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When Table Manners Go Wrong

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We’ve always been sticklers for table manners. We usually eat together as a family and wait for everyone to be home unless there are extraordinary circumstances. We use please and thank you when asking for things across the table and we try to stay seated until everyone is done. One thing that I really enforce [...]




New Lalaloopsy Mermaid is Here plus #giveaway

lalaloopsy mermaid tub toy bathtime puffer fish

I’ve talked about Shae’s (and my) love for LalaLoopsy dolls. We were introduced to them last year and since then they’ve established their places in Shae’s heart and bed. Recently new Lalaloopsy dolls have emerged; this time for the tub. Bath toys are hard to come by for mature 4 year olds. Shae has known [...]




4 years ago #WW

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This picture was taken 5/4/08. Shae isn’t even a year old and already a chubby lil thing.




Kenneling pets in style and comfort

19" pet carrier

As you know we recently brought in 2 new members of our family, Coco and Rocky. Having new dogs in the family means training and getting the dogs adjusted to different circumstances. Our dogs are crated when we leave the house and during the night. Petmate has recently expanded its reputable line of plastic pet [...]




Day 1 Down

running blogger, #couchto5k program,

I started changing my life. Yesterday Rob and I began our journey of #couchto5K. I did ok, not as well as Rob but then again I didn’t stretch enough nor did I drink enough water before we started running. My Achilles was aching and I got a cramp in my side. I stopped at about [...]




I’m Gonna Do It

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I’m going to train to run a 5K. I got my weekly BlogHer ’12 Attendee newsletter and in it was news of a 5k Fun Run. I thought for a couple minutes about it, asked Twitterland their advice and it was all positive. I decided I’m going to start running. Rob is behind me and [...]




Gorgeous Eyes with Divino Lash Mascara #giveaway

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My makeup collection is not only getting bigger but it’s getting gorgeous thanks to all the blingy things Cattiva Cosmetics keeps sending me. This time I was sent a Divino Lash Mascara. Mascara is NOT something I wear on a regular basis. In fact I don’t even wear it on an irregular basis. Mascara is [...]




JCPenney Portrait Studio April Specials

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The grass is green, the trees have leaves and the sun is shining. In my house that means we head outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. It also means the kids are active and I’m snapping more pictures. For the last couple of years I’m tried skipping the portrait studios and started taking more action [...]




Stamp Pad Flower #Kids #Craft

stamp pad flower kids craft spring

One thing I struggle with is having kids craft ideas that are super easy to set up.  This means making sure I have all the supplies on hand and the prep and clean are simple.  Having these few ideas in my pocket are great when the kids want to do something fun but time or [...]




April Birchbox is Here

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I got my April Birchbox earlier last week. I’m still in love with idea of getting a handful of goodies that are new to me. This month I was super psyched to see Pangea Organic products in there. Not just one either but 3. I’ve been wanting to try some of their items for a [...]