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As many of you know we headed to New York for BlogHer 2010 where we stayed at Hilton Manhattan. I have to say it was such a nice stay, the rooms were incredible, service was impeccable, it was a wonderful 5 day stay.
Right now Hilton is partnering with Little League® Baseball and Softball. If you… [Continue Reading]
Kaila starts Kindergarten the first week of September. While she is attending a private school she won’t be served lunch there. So that’s left me already thinking about what kinds of lunches I can make. However being the granola mom that I am I also don’t want to create a lot of extra waste, or… [Continue Reading]
We love Subway, it’s one of the only fast food places I will take my family to eat. My kids love it, I love it there’s nothing better than a Turkey, spinach and olive Subway sandwich. Since we do eat Subway I pay close attention to specials and things going on. Rght now Subway is… [Continue Reading]
I shop at Safeway, in fact when we were in Washington DC we found a Safeway and were pleasantly surprised that the prices were practically the same same price thousands of miles away from home. Their organic section was minimal (must be the demand there) but we found some local organic apples, and other fresh… [Continue Reading]
In just a few shorts weeks Kaila will officially be a Kindergartner. Two weeks after that I return for fall term at Portland State University. I’m almost through my BA requirements and am anticipating the end. It was nice to have a summer off with the girls but it really is time to start thinking… [Continue Reading]
As a mother of two I can’t tell you how important it is for me to have swimwear I look and feel great in. My fashion choices since having my children have changed tremendously, including my swimwear. My body has defiantly changed as well so my own personal choice is a swimsuit like a tankini…. [Continue Reading]
Are you going to BlogHer this week? Have you wanted to vlog? Maybe capture some fun moments with friends at BlogHer? I’ve personally been able to check out the Microsoft LifeCam HD-6000 and I can’t tell you how much better my videos are. See I am no stranger to videos, just take a peak at… [Continue Reading]
I like to think of myself as a thrifty shopper. When it comes to parties, and basic home goods I always check out our local frugal shops. You know, dollar stores! I’ve been doing goodie bags for every holiday for my daughters entire class for two years now and with the help of kid… [Continue Reading]
I am a total 90’s kid. That was my time growing up. One of the movies I remember was James and the Giant Peach. I’ve always been a Nightmare Before Christmas fan and I think Tim Burton does amazing work. And now that my Blu-ray collection is growing it’s only natural that it’s in my… [Continue Reading]
My girls are both very much in to stuffed animals. Brooklin is just now showing empathy so she likes to snuggle, kiss and stroll around with her stroller. Aurora gifts sent my girls each a Milly™ The Pinkest Kitten stuffed animal. This adorable pink stuffed animal is all things girls. Milly comes in a wide… [Continue Reading]
I have tried so many dishwashing liquids over the years but by far FINISH has been my favorite. I already use the FINISH gel packs so when I had a chance to try the FINISH Quantumatic I jumped on it. It easily attaches to the top rack of the dishwasher and has 12 loads preset…. [Continue Reading]
The past two months have been a whirlwind. First, Kaila celebrated her fifth birthday and only a few short weeks later Brooklin celebrated her first birthday. Every year I’d like to honor each of them within our family. Have close family and friends gather to celebrate their lives. I can’t think of a better way… [Continue Reading]
As an official Parent Partner with American Girl I’ve been given the chance to get to know more about the brand I’ve always loved. Along side the Shine On Now program is another new initiative called Innerstar University is a fun online tool that allow girls to safely play online. It is filled… [Continue Reading]
Kelly Ripa and Electrolux are joining forces once again to celebrate the launch of Electrolux Appliance’s new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer – that’s right, the familiar duo has split up. And to sweeten the celebration, they’re bringing in the “Emperor of Ice Cream” Stephen Bruce, owner and founder of Serendipity 3, the… [Continue Reading]
Kai has been lucky enough to grow up with Build-A-Bear Workshop, she loves the creation of the animals and putting heart inside. She also has a wide collection of clothing, and accessories. For Brooklin’s 1t birthday Build-A-Bear Workshop sent Brooklin the giraffe from the Zoorrific Collection. Brooklin is just now at the age where she… [Continue Reading]
Recently I had the chance to review a Flip SlideHD and after the review I began thinking about my own family and the movies I create. I wish growing up I had more videos, there’s something about watching the family moments happen. I look at videos from when Kaila was an infant and while it… [Continue Reading]
1-800-FLOWERS.COM is on a mission to spread smiles across the nation this summer. That’s why they’re calling it the “Summer of Smiles,” encouraging everyone to brighten someone’s day with thoughtful gifts and flowers.
Thanks to 1-800-FLOWERS I had the chance to send a smile to someone I love. I of course naturally picked my best friend… [Continue Reading]
As a busy mom I often don’t have time for everything in my day, or often I can’t seem to find the time {between naps, sick children, temper tantrums} to make it to the store. I am kind of a naptime freak, Brooklin has to have her nap at the same time every day. It… [Continue Reading]
All too often I don’t think about my car, usually it’s because I know my husband takes good care of it for me. I do think I should know basic car maintenance and he does too, so over the past few years I’ve picked up some tips from him.
Know how to check your oil.
Know your… [Continue Reading]
When VTech approached me about reviewing the new VTech V.Reader I knew right away it would be something Kaila would like. She has all kinds of hand-held systems and reading systems but nothing has been quite like the V.Reader. Kaila is all about trying to read and learning her letters so I think 5 is… [Continue Reading]
