From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Brooklin Wants To Let You In On A Secret

November 30, 2009

Sponge Bob sings.

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Beware Of the Doghouse This Christmas

November 29, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec. 10th
Have you ever been given a gift and been surprised by what was inside? Was it unexpected? Have you ever not been able to decide on a gift, and you end up getting something that someone doesn’t like? JCPenney made it easy on all of us women with their brand new website [...]

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Mom Dot Makes Fun Of Children Featuring Mommy Goggles

November 29, 2009

I never really spoke up long ago after I was hit at BlogHer ‘09 in Chicago by Tanya Gordon of www.mommygoggles.com but I feel now that she is the one who has created the fake Twitter account @notordinarylife to bash me and others, and it has gone too far.
These posts are just a tiny but [...]

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There Is A Sharpie For Everyone

November 28, 2009

When I say there is a Sharpie for everyone I really mean it. It seems as if a Sharpie can tell us about our personalities. A girly girl would love the metallic, or possibly one of the 10 shades of pink they carry. Celebrities love the easy retractable Sharpies. Even the kitty cats like shades [...]

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Great Gifts for Expecting Moms – Moody Mamas

November 28, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 10th

I always manage to be pregnant during winter, since I got pregnant both times in September. With a growing belly I needed a new wardrobe and fast! Moody Mamas is a favorite of some of the hottest celeb preggies, and I can easily see why.
This Buffalo Plaid Flannel Jersey Dress would be [...]

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Dreams of Disney – Disneyland

November 27, 2009

Kaila is so incredibly excited about our upcoming trip to Disneyland, she fell asleep on the plane ride home looking at this picture of Disneyland at Christmas. It’s now hanging on the wall in her bedroom. Our family can hardly wait for our trip. We will be driving the 18 hours to Southern California from [...]

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Oh Happy Day

November 26, 2009

We wish everyone safe travels!
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Happy Thanksgiving 2009

November 25, 2009

While Brooklin is helping with the green beans we want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Over the past year our family has grown. We’ve faced so many challenges and I couldn’t thank the Lord more for what he’s given me. This year we celebrate life both new and old, we gather with family [...]

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Evenflo Triumph Advance

November 25, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 10th

The Evenflo Triumph Advance carseat has been chosen as Consumer Reports #1 because of quality and price. Clearly I can see why with a price tag of $104.99 this carseat is a steal! This carseat has a few features I’ve never seen before. The TensionRight™ knob tightens the hardness form both sides [...]

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Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas

November 24, 2009

Giveaway ends Dec 5th
Kai absolutely adores Fancy Nancy she was even Nancy from the Bonjour Butterfly book for Halloween. Every night Kai picks a different Fancy Nancy book to read. We’ve started to collect them all including the newest books Splendiferous Christmas, and Explorer Extraordinaire! For Kai there’s no better way than celebrating Christmas with [...]

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How I Buy My Snowboard Gear

November 23, 2009

As mentioned in the video below, Del has never been snowboarding. I on the other hand, have snowboarded since high school and while snowboarding isn’t for everyone its something that always gets me excited. From the moment I made my way down my very first run, I knew snowboarding was something that would make me [...]

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Monday Mingle: Relationships

November 22, 2009

Every week Eighty MPH Mom hosts Monday Mingle. It’s one of the best parts of the weeks so please stop by and visit her and all the mingle-rs.
Also JOIN US and learn all about Blogology in the forums.
Come join in with Eighty MPH Mom! If you are on Twitter use the hashtag #MondayMingle

Excuse the phone [...]

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Great Toys for Girls 2009

November 22, 2009

Want to know a few of the hottest toys for girls of 2009? I’m going to share a few of our favorites! The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll and the Polly Pocket Roller Coaster Playset are by far two of my top favorite choices.
The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll is perfect for big [...]

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The Ants Go Marching One By One

November 22, 2009

My board is a little like my blog. It’s me.

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You Know It’s Fall When..

November 21, 2009

You know its fall when days just pass by. It seems like from Halloween on until Christmas life becomes one big blur. Kai started ballet again and is going to preschool through-out the week. On top of it all, Del and I are both going to Portland State University, and it’s almost finals week.
In just [...]

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Great Gifts from PartyLite

November 21, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 5th
What’s the one gift you can give anyone such as a boss, teacher, or neighbor? One gift that is always a safe bet are candles. PartyLite is one of those companies that offers great gifts for just about anyone on your list. Their Holiday Gift Sets by far are my favorite.

The Sweets [...]

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Softspot By Wozzy – More Than Just a Playmat

November 21, 2009

It’s not very often I review something that I fall absolutely in love with. The softspot has me excited since they sent me one of the softspots for this review. Brooklin is now 5 months old, which means she wants to be on the floor where she’s able to move around and do what she [...]

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Great Gifts for Mom and Dad From Red Envelope

November 21, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 5th
I find it so incredibly hard to shop for my parents even after all these years. It’s hard to find something that truly fits each of them. My dad is a beer lover so for any beer loving man on your list the Mr.Beer Home Brewery from Red Envelope is one of [...]

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Elliott Lucca Catina Clutch – Great Gift For Women

November 19, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec. 1st
One of the best gifts for any woman can get is a handbag. Even better is stylish bag by Elliott Lucca. Elliott Lucca makes a handbag for every type. Whether you like small or big sizes, hobo, or printed, they’ve got a stylish and affordable handbag for every taste. Elliott Lucca’s sister [...]

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We Are Expanding The Mom Blog Family – Extraordinary Mothers

November 19, 2009

You may not know, but I am a part of a wonderful group of women whom I feel I can confide in. Each one of us is different in our own unique ways, but we have always been there to support one another. I’ve watched my fellow extraordinary mom bloggers expand their blogs over time. [...]

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