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Wordless Wednesday: 36 Week Belly Comparison

Wordless Wednesday: 36 Week Belly Comparison
February 1, 2012
At this point I can tell that Sarah was much bigger than Shelby. I also dropped around 36 weeks with Sarah and I am still carrying Shelby higher.... Read More

Packing our Birth Center Bags

Packing our Birth Center Bags
January 31, 2012
With the girls I packed the clothes they would wear coming home from the hospital in my over night bag. I knew the hospital would provide a lot of the stuff we would need for baby, like wipes and diapers, blankets even a baby hat. But with a birth center birth we bring every... Read More

Post Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash

Post Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash
January 30, 2012
I posted about what I have in my Newborn Diaper Stash. Weren't those covers cute? Now, for after the newborn stage I wanted to mostly go with OS (one size). These will go from around 10 pounds to 35 pounds. So basically will last until potty training.  I still would like ... Read More

Pregnancy Week 36

Pregnancy Week 36
January 29, 2012
Hello 9 Months! I can not believe we are in the home stretch! Now we count down the days until Shelby decides to make her entrance! I had both my girls at 39 weeks and I am kinda hoping Shelby does the same, but as my friend Tamra said, "God has picked the perfect day... Read More

My Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash

My Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash
January 28, 2012
When I was trying to decide if I wanted to cloth diaper baby #3 or go the disposable diaper route it took me a long time to decide. I knew that with cloth diapers it would be more work, but not by much. Even with my older kids when I'd change them, poopy diapers would be ... Read More

Guest Post: 2012 Krispy Kreme Very Important Blogger Summit – Day 2 #KKVIB2012

Guest Post: 2012 Krispy Kreme Very Important Blogger Summit – Day 2 #KKVIB2012
January 27, 2012
When I was asked to join the Krispy Kreme Very Important Blogger Summit, I was honored to be asked but being 35 weeks pregnant I knew it would not be smart of me to travel. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to have a fellow blogger go in my place! I knew the... Read More

Wordless Wednesday: 35 Week Belly Comparison

Wordless Wednesday: 35 Week Belly Comparison
January 25, 2012
I thought it would be fun to compare my baby bump with Sarah and Shelby! I am a little surprised at how much I look the same with both babies. I just hope this doesn't mean Shelby will be 8 pounds, she definitely doesn't feel feel big.   Oh and I was pregnant ... Read More

My Pinterest Finds

My Pinterest Finds
January 22, 2012
When I first learned about Pinterest I really had no idea how addicting it would be, nor some of the cool things I found! I have always been fascinated with decor, foods, and crafts so I couldn't wait to jump on the band wagon and "pin" it out! A few of the things I w... Read More

Pregnancy 35 weeks

Pregnancy 35 weeks
January 22, 2012
87% of my pregnancy is complete! Last week of month 8! Then we start our 9th month, 2 weeks until full term! Although I have a feeling Shelby will wait until close to her due date to come! At my 35 week appointment my midwife did say that Shelby had flipped! We will st... Read More

Baby Nursery Advice/Suggestions

Baby Nursery Advice/Suggestions
January 18, 2012
One of the last things I have to do with Shelby's nursery is the crib. We already have her bedding and since it's green and brown we are adding pink in to make it a little more girlie.  The crib bedding we have is the Green and Brown Damask from BabyBedding.com I orde... Read More

Pregnancy Week 34

Pregnancy Week 34
January 15, 2012
Nothing new over the past week except for the fact that I can tell Shelby has grown. She gets the hiccups a few times a day now and moves constantly! My next midwife appointment is on Tuesday and I am anxious to find out what position Shelby is in. Your Baby in Week 34 ... Read More

How is breastfeeding in public worse than this?

How is breastfeeding in public worse than this?
January 15, 2012
A few days ago I was skimming through a magazine, you know one that is very popular an gives you all the details in celebrity lives? I came across various pictures of celebrities with half their breasts showing. I thought to myself, how the heck can breastfeeding in publi... Read More

Everything Baby

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*
February 2, 2012
I still can't believe that Shelby will be here in only a few weeks. It seems that the road to adding to our family took forever and was such a hard long one. I have been having so much fun shopping for her and getting her nursery ready. One thing I couldn't wait to get he... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*
February 1, 2012
Our house is busy with talks of when Shelby will be here. We know this month is the month but what day... well that isn't up to us! We are all so excited to meet her and I have been busy keeping myself entertained by getting the nursery ready for her. One things that was ... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: Lansinoh Products for Breastfeeding *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready for Baby: Lansinoh Products for Breastfeeding *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*
January 31, 2012
I'll admit one thing I am looking forward to once Shelby is here is breastfeeding. Although those first few days of nursing are rough. Your trying to get to know your baby, and your baby is learning to have a good latch and suck. I remember asking so many questions in th... Read More

Post Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash

Post Newborn Cloth Diaper Stash
January 30, 2012
I posted about what I have in my Newborn Diaper Stash. Weren't those covers cute? Now, for after the newborn stage I wanted to mostly go with OS (one size). These will go from around 10 pounds to 35 pounds. So basically will last until potty training.  I still would like ... Read More

Get Ready for Baby: NUK’s New 2012 Product Line

Get Ready for Baby: NUK’s New 2012 Product Line
January 30, 2012
NUK, the global leading baby care brand has launched an extensive portfolio of innovative new products for 2012. NUK has expanded its line of pacifiers, created new breastfeeding options and added innovative new cup designs. Not only have these new products been engineered f... Read More

Giveaways

Sweeten Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s *Giveaway ends Feb. 9th*

Sweeten Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s *Giveaway ends Feb. 9th*Hershey's has the perfect products for everyone this Valentine's Day! One o...

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*I still can't believe that Shelby will be here in only a few weeks. It seem...

LeapFrog Donates to DonorsChoose *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

LeapFrog Donates to DonorsChoose *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*LeapFrog has partnered with www.DonorsChoose.org, a classroom charity organ...

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*Our house is busy with talks of when Shelby will be here. We know this mont...

Café Escapes K-Cup Packs *Giveaway ends Feb. 14th*

Café Escapes K-Cup Packs *Giveaway ends Feb. 14th*When I received the Café EscapesK-Cup packs I was in heaven! These rich and...

Product Reviews

The New Honey Bunches of Oats

The New Honey Bunches of OatsThe newest variety, Fruit Blends, includes two fruit combinations – Peach R...

Sweeten Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s *Giveaway ends Feb. 9th*

Sweeten Valentine’s Day with Hershey’s *Giveaway ends Feb. 9th*Hershey's has the perfect products for everyone this Valentine's Day! One o...

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready For Baby: pediped Originals has a new slip resistant sole *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*I still can't believe that Shelby will be here in only a few weeks. It seem...

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars Launching on February 13th, KRAFT MILKBITE Bars are a new, unique innov...

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*

Get Ready for Baby: JJ Cole’s New Diaper Caddy Prints *Giveaway ends Feb. 16th*Our house is busy with talks of when Shelby will be here. We know this mont...

Food & Recipes

Yummy Lemon Squares Recipe

Yummy Lemon Squares Recipe
December 24, 2011
Growing up I always looked forward to my Grandma's Lemon Squares. I loved the gooeyness of hers and the lemon tartness was....mmmmm. So I wanted to find a recipe that was easy to use, and of course... Read More

Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
December 23, 2011
Gingerbread Cookies they are a must have cookie for the Holidays! But my problem is no matter what Recipe I have tried they always end up hard and crispy. I hate hard Gingerbread Cookies. After many d... Read More

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe

Russian Tea Cakes Recipe
December 22, 2011
My father in law's favorite cookie is Russian Tea Cakes which are also known as Mexican Wedding Ball Cookies. So every year for Christmas I make him he very own batch. These cookies are super easy ... Read More

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe
December 20, 2011
I am not a Sugar Cookie fan. In fact I usually stay away from them, but I knew that the girls would have fun decorating them and what is Christmas without some Sugar Cookies? Now I wanted to use an ea... Read More

Coconut Candy Ball Recipe

Coconut Candy Ball Recipe
December 19, 2011
Ever since I was little I grew up helping my Aunt make Coconut Candy Balls. This year I did the recipe slightly different and they came out perfect! It has been a tradition to make them every year and... Read More