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Remember last week how I asked you all to vote for me? Well I was in the top 5 of votes and have been deemed a finalist. That means for the next few days I get to daydream about what winning this prize would mean. A trip to Austin, Texas for BlogHer Food. I imagine all the food… [Continue Reading]
Last year we went to an expensive brunch at a fancy hotel downtown. Then 8 months pregnant I waddled around the Japanese Garden. We had to wake up early and I had to get everyone ready and out of the house. This year – I was looking forward to sleeping in. It’s hard to believe that in… [Continue Reading]
My friend Hanan wrote this post, that I read last night before heading off to bed. You know how sometimes you’re not expecting to feel something and then all of a sudden your present is jolted with the gut wrenching reality of your past. Then your heart breaks with happiness and sadness all at once because how… [Continue Reading]
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One product I have used since I had my very first baby has been Huggies® Wipes. The fact is, they’re thick and they smell great but most of all – they work! I was thrilled when I saw the new HUGGIES Natural Care® in Designer Tubs because they’re so fashionable. Not only do they look great but they feature HUGGIES Natural… [Continue Reading]
In just over a month our pool will open back up and we will spend the majority of our days playing in the pool. Last summer we had to find something to keep Brooklin safe in the water and while at Costco stumbled upon Pudddle Jumpers – not too big and bulky so she wouldn’t want to… [Continue Reading]
When you’re pregnant you always wonder who the little person growing inside you is going to be. You imagine what their face will look like and how they will smile. You’re never quite prepared for how it all feels. The overwhelming happiness you feel when your child wrinkles up their nose and smiles at… [Continue Reading]
Three years ago my life changed, I decided that I was going to find myself. Get back to the core of what I want in my life and I found running. It started one day because I decided to put on my sneakers and do it. The person I am now would laugh at my… [Continue Reading]
At Portland State University I took a business communication class. In that class we learned basic things like proper memo format, proper email format and how to itemize a simple internal business communication document, while the class itself was rather stiff I actually learned a lot. I’ve taken the skills learned and applied it to… [Continue Reading]
I think when you’ve been blogging as long as I have you’ve seen it all. I remember when I actually had my first camera and was including horrible pictures with my reviews and as I’ve grow up over time I’ve evolved. I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way but I know what brands love and when… [Continue Reading]
10 months have gone by since we first held Mia in our arms. I can say I absolutely love this stage. She makes the cutest faces and loves to play she’s really happy all the time and is so silly. She’s starting to talk more and say actual words, plus she dances!! She really loves… [Continue Reading]
It’s so easy to get busy with life, and parenting, and fitness routines, and the moments that take us away from our spouse. The truth is, before the kiddos, the cars and the house was just us. Two people who loved one another and who wanted to spend time together. The… [Continue Reading]
It felt like Easter really snuck up on me this year. I can’t exactly pinpoint where or even how but somehow – someway it did. We decided to head up to Seattle for some fun with the family during spring break. Since Eater fell at the end of spring break we headed from Seattle to… [Continue Reading]
In January I traveled to LA to meet at the headquarters of Nature Made. While there we shot a series of web videos and I am so excited to share a few of them with you all. I am so proud to have worked on thiss project with my fellow bloggers and left the experience more committed to my health…. [Continue Reading]
I can’t believe how much Mia has changed. Mia is everywhere and everything. She’s into everything and wants to know what everything is. Her favorite current word is “Brooo” for her favorite mini person – Brooklin. Mia has 4 teeth! Two on top and two on the bottom. We joke that she looks like the… [Continue Reading]
He’s always chasing after the kids or sleeping near my feet. He sneaks in to sleep with the kids and loves napping in the sunshine. He’s instantly friends with other dogs, and loves kids. He’s faithful and listens well. He’s the smallest member of the house again and he’s very much loved us by all…. [Continue Reading]
This past week was crazy hair day at school for Kai. Last year for her birthday her Aunt Shannon gave her a hair crimper and she was excited about using it. See Kai likes her hair one way. Straight down. Unless it’s for gymnastics, then it has to be up but as soon as class… [Continue Reading]
Last week the iheartomron Challenge ended, my kiddos got sick and so did I. My birthday was yesterday so I used it as an excuse to go on an extra long run. My kiddos were so excited to give me a cake and I really tried to enjoy a piece but everything was wrong with… [Continue Reading]
I was born on February 23rd right smack dab in the middle of the 80′s. That makes me twenty eight years old today. Every time I gain a new year, I reflect back on the one prior. I feel like I am finally starting to grow and mature. I look at the past versions of… [Continue Reading]
I’ve been struggling with the fact that this challenge is just about over. Holding myself accountable every week to meet my health and fitness goals has really allowed me to start 2013 healthy and happy. I will say before this started I ate when I was sad, I ate when I was mad, I ate… [Continue Reading]
This year was Mia’s very first Valentine’s Day. Brooklin’s first Valentine’s Day at school and well Kaila just enjoyed the day. Brooklin is just learning to write her name and still unfocused enough to write all the names herself. I imagine next year she’ll do it all on her own. Kaila enjoyed passing out plenty of goodies to… [Continue Reading]
