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Kidecals – Personalized Kids Name Labels #cbias

*Disclosure: I received free product in return for this post. Kidecals are a great, new, waterproof label for all your kids stuff. With summer on the way we have swimming at the Y, Day Camps, travel to see family and friends and a host of other activities. All of our gear needs to be labeled so we can keep track …Continue reading →

BellaVita iPhone Case Review #cbias

*This post reflects my own opinions and views. I received the product for review, but no other compensation. My opinions, as always, are my own and not affected by the companies or groups that I blog for. BellaVita iPhone cases are beautiful, and come in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. I chose the Fiore case and was able …Continue reading →

Spray’n Splash 2 Giveaway

Welcome to the Spray ‘n Splash 2 Inflatable Water Park Giveaway hosted by Sweet Silly Sara, Sublime Media Connection, It’s Free At Last, Simplified Saving, With a Side Of Thriftiness, and The Adventures of My Family of 8. Living in Las Vegas, we swim and play in the water all summer. It is the only way to survive! My family would …Continue reading →

Upcoming Closet Maid Giveaway

Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood Sponsored by: Closetmaid Event Dates: May 29th – June 16th One winner will receive a 9 cube organizer and fabric bins. US Residents Only. FREE TWITTER LINK with Announcement Post (or pay $5 if no announcement post) Announcement post here: Let’s Get Organized Dates: May 29th – June 16th (less than 3 weeks) Co-Host $8 – …Continue reading →

Krill Oil Review

Krill Oil is made by Everest Nutrition. I must admit I was a little put off by the color, even though I know that is the color of Krill. It looks a little creepy, but the capsules make them tasteless and easy to swallow, and they are an amazing source of Omega 3′s. They also contain DHA, EPA and Astrazanthin. …Continue reading →

American Girl Doll Gift Card for $300 Giveaway

      Hosted by NYSavingSpecials  and  Your Fashion Resource     Co-Host: Books R Us, Barbara’s Beat, All in a Day’s Work, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, Mom ‘N Daughter Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, This Girl’s Life, Phillyfun4kids, High Tea, My sisters had American girl dolls and I have always wanted one. If I had a daughter she would …Continue reading →

#JambaJuice Ambassador #sponsored

#Sponsored post – See the disclosure here I am super excited to announce that I have been selected as the Jamba Juice Whirl’d Ambassador for Las Vegas. I get to go to events and hand out an amazing product that I love. It is almost my dream job. I love Jamba Juice not only for its nutrition, but their new …Continue reading →

#Sponsored ICE Blackbox App

*I was asked to review this product and received the app for free as well as payment for this post. As always, the views and opinions expressed are my own, and I would never recommend a product that I did not support and enjoy. ICE Blackbox App is an app designed to prevent bullying and other forms of assault. It …Continue reading →

More 4 Mom Giveaway

  Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and A Ladybug on The Go This Giveaway Event is all about MOM!  Let’s celebrate every mother we know by getting the coolest gifts out there.   With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect way to celebrate and show appreciation to the mom in your life, or to reward yourself …Continue reading →

Origami Owl Giveaway

ORIGAMI OWL GIVEAWAY $35 SHOPPING CREDIT ON ORIGAMI OWL WITH JENN STUBER Do you have a life story to tell? Do you love wearing jewelry? If you love lockets, and you love being original, Origami Owl lockets are what you want. Origami Owl is one of the fastest growing companies out there today. What makes Origami Owl so hot and …Continue reading →

Aurorae Giveaway

Sit down, close your eyes, take a deep breath and say…. Again and again ~ Return like mountain ~ Release like ocean ~ Relax like sky ~ And rest ~ Rest in the heart of pure awareness. Now that you are totally chill, check out the Aurorae Giveaway! Aurorae has teamed up with Xtreme Qpon and several other bloggers to …Continue reading →

Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Coupons Giveaway

“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: …Continue reading →

I am Free!

I am finally released from bed rest and strict limitations on my activity. I can even drive. Today is a glorious day. I saw my doctor on Monday, and am healing slowly but surely. They are still concerned that my wound has not fully closed, and about the possibility of infection, but I am careful, and they will continue to …Continue reading →

Earth Day Giveaway

Thank You for taking a part in the Second Annual Earth Day Event and supporting eco-conscious living. This event is sponsored by Venus De Miles, Reneu Shoes, and SodaStream hosted by Fitspiration For Moms and Way 2 Good Life The event takes place from April 7 at 11 PM EST and ends on April 21 at 11.59 PM EST For …Continue reading →

Upcoming Event Decked Out Dad’s Day

This Giveaway Event is all about DAD!  Let’s celebrate every father we know by getting the coolest gifts out there.  These will include everything from technology to sports or tools and of course manly pampering as long as its something dad would like!  Sponsors to be announced by 5/15.     Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and Java John Z’s …Continue reading →

Upcoming Mom Giveaway

This Giveaway Event is all about MOM!  Let’s celebrate every mother we know by getting the coolest gifts out there.  These will include everything from technology to pampering as long as its something mom would like!  Sponsors to be announced by 4/10.     Hosted by: A Lucky Ladybug and A Ladybug on The Go   Sign-ups close 4/15 **The …Continue reading →

It’s Raining Money $1000 Giveaway

Welcome to the It’s Raining Money Giveaway! Sponsored by Rather-Be-Shopping.com Since 2001, Rather-Be-Shopping.com has been helping consumers save money with coupon codes to over 900 retailers. They also have a brand new free iPhone app that allows users to save with mobile in-store coupons by displaying the coupon directly on the phone at checkout. Cashier just scans your phone and …Continue reading →

Closed: Udderly Smooth Gift Basket Giveaway

WELCOME TO OUR GREAT UDDERLY SMOOTH GIFT BASKET GIVE AWAY! My son has sensitive skin, as do most of my nieces and nephews. This is one of our favorite products as it is gentle on skin and can handle the toughest cases of dry skin and even diaper rash. It is definitely a product a would recommend and one that …Continue reading →

Blog Friendly PR

I started blogging as a way to vent my emotions about a situation I couldn’t control. I was disabled and sick a lot, and had lost most of my friends as the illness lingered and traditional friendships grew harder to keep up. I spent a lot of time in bed and in hospitals, and writing gave me an outlet. I …Continue reading →

Ended – Corset Chick Giveaway

Corsets are making a huge comeback. They improve posture, make the wearer look slimmer and confident. They are safer than liposuction.Waist training can reduce the size of the waist in a safe, non harmful way for gradual results. They make the woman wearing a corset feel confident and sexy not to mention very  feminine. Corsets are  stylish. They can be …Continue reading →

Friday Night Fun!

My goal is to blog daily, but I’m still working on that. We’ve had a rough marriage with a pattern of medical and then financial difficulties. I am very hopeful that we are starting to see the light at the end of that tunnel, and am trying to focus on what life will be like when that is different. First …Continue reading →

Book Review Edenbrooke

Edenbrooke is a delightful Jane Austen era novel. I received an advanced copy, and must admit, I ignored it for months. I love Jane Austen books, and enjoy all the romance, decorum, and manners found in that era and in the writing from that era. This book did not disappoint. It was a beautiful romance, with twists and turns. My …Continue reading →

Upcoming American Girl Doll Giftcard Giveaway

    Blogger Opportunity   Giveaway from May 1  to  31   Come and be part of this awesome giveaway   On the last American Girl Doll giveaway, we got 165,518 entries,   on these giveaway we will have even more!!!   We are giving away an American Girl Doll gift card of $300   We will have a max. of …Continue reading →

365 Days of Mickey Sweepstakes by Pixie Vacation

  My family loves Disneyland. We would gladly go to Disney World, and the Disney cruises if we had the funds. When I first got sick, it was imperative to me that I take my son and husband to Disneyland and create great family memories. As my sickness has dragged on that wish to create memories has not waned, but …Continue reading →

So I had Brain Surgery

I believe in miracles. I went to my endocrinologist, and he had a new Physicians Assistant. She had worked for a brilliant neurosurgeon who happens to practice in Las Vegas and treats a condition called Chiari Malformations. She looked at my history, and thought it would be worth a call to her old boss to see if my set of …Continue reading →

Closed: Win a Toilet Tree Oral Irrigator :)

Our sponsor Toilet Tree Products has offered us a great giveaway for a product that Pittsburgh Frugal Mom has just reviewed. The product is a Toilet Tree Cordless Rechargeable Oral Irrigator. My best friend’s dad has been my dentist for years. I have great teeth, and great oral hygiene. Products like these keep my teeth and gums healthy, and are …Continue reading →

Closed: iPad2 Giveaway with Mom Powered Media!

It’s a MPM Birthday Celebration Event I am super excited to be part of this giveaway, and have such a fun product for you to have a chance to win!! Mom Powered Media is a great blog, and one that I follow pretty closely. It is one of the blogs that I patterned my blog after and used a lot …Continue reading →

Closed: #SmileBrilliant Review and Giveaway

I was lucky enough to receive this kit for review and one of you lucky ducks can win the same thing that I received, A FULL KIT! In the kit I received the gel, a brush to get the gel into the smaller areas in between your teeth, 2 trays (but they say you can use your own boil and …Continue reading →

Parenting Webinar from the InJoy and the Children’s Project

I have recently started a working/collaborative partnership with the group The Children’s Project. They have an awesome book, and their program has built my relationship with my son to a new level. It has also helped me to understand and nurture other relationships. I would highly recommend this webinar, and you can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon. …Continue reading →

Quarantined

I have been under quarantine. My son caught the flu, then got an upper respiratory infection, and then the stomach flu. Lucky me. Then, because I am special, I caught everything he had. Two emergency room visits, several doctor’s appointments, and one Quick Care visit later, and I think (fingers crossed) that we are finally on the mend. My husband …Continue reading →

Getting Myself Organized

I have big plans for this year. I have found that I adore blogging, and have made several great associations that will help me become a better blogger. I also have made some agreements to guest blog at other sites to improve my skills and allow me to focus on topics that I am passionate about. I am super excited …Continue reading →

Bloggers Wanted and Upcoming Money Giveaway Hurray!

It’s Raining Money Event Hosted by: Mom Powered Media Prize: $1,000 Cash {paypal or visa} Event dates: 4/1 – 5/1 Free Blogger Event: Sign Up HERE In a time when we are all short on cash, I am delighted to be part of this event, and to offer the chance to win a little extra to one of my readers!!

Closed: Sauna Giveaway and Healthy Habits

Every year we set the goal to not go to the ER that year. I have failed every year. This year, both my son and I have had to go to the ER, and it is only January. It looks like were in for another exciting year. I learned that the position and size of the back of your skull …Continue reading →

Closed: Leather Purse Giveaway

  Giveaway done by: Elitemama You know, something about items such as accessories, clothing, household items and so on seem special when they are handmade. It gives me this sense of joy and appreciation because that person took their time to create something special and unique. I do like items that can be purchased in the store, but when it …Continue reading →

Bloggers Wanted and Upcoming Giveaway

It’s a MPM Birthday Celebration Event Hosted by Mom Powered Media Prizes: iPad 2 with Wi-Fi 16GB in Black Event dates: 2/4 – 3/4 Free Blog Event! Sign-up here, BLOGGERS WANTED

Nature’s Sleep Slippers Review

I am officially a Natures’ Sleep blogger, which makes me all kind of giddy. With a chronic illness I practically live in bed, and so anything that makes that experience better is one that I am anxious to try. This month I had the opportunity to check out their slippers. They have become my new house shoes. I used to …Continue reading →

2013 Goals

Rather than overwhelm myself with a years worth of goals, I am going to go month by month, and hold myself accountable via the blog. I divide my goals into categories, and usually like to have a written plan in my planner, and set deadlines, as all the wonderful experts suggest. The good news is that I am very driven …Continue reading →

Diamond Candles Bloggers Wanted

Free Diamond Candles with a ring inside sign up I love Diamond Candles, and hope to be able to review one for all of you. I also get to do a giveaway if chosen, which means wonderful things to come. Look forward to the reviews and giveaways. I will be writing as often as possible.   Open to the first …Continue reading →

Our Year in Review

In honor of the New Year, I would like to look back at our past year and the many lessons and experiences we have had. Hopefully then I will have a better plan for what I want to keep, and what I want to change this year. I have contemplated this post for days, and have not found a good …Continue reading →

New Year fun with Gutzy Gear

Gutzy Gear My son was thrilled to be able to share Gutzy Gear with his entire second grade class. Because the class is so large, we had the kids play a few games to earn patches, and when they all had two, they got to trade for patches that they really wanted. It was extremely generous of Gutzy Gear to …Continue reading →

Starlooks Starbox – December

December’s Starbox is a glamorous array of eye shadows valued over $99. It is difficult for me to make use of such a luxurious commodity. As always I am pleased by the wide variety and yet universality of this palette. It has accent colors that I may never be brave enough to try, and then more neutral colors that I …Continue reading →

Birthdays and Giveaways

Today was my son’s birthday party. We played with Legos. It was the easiest party ever. Legos, cake, and presents. They all had a blast and my son is overjoyed with all his new Lego sets. His Aspergers makes him obsessed with Legos, so today was his favorite day ever. He even got to go to Target and pick out …Continue reading →

Gogobot Review

My husband and I went on our honeymoon to San Francisco. We would love to go there again for our 10th anniversary this year. So when I learned about gogobot I was anxious to see what new things a romantic trip for two might have to offer. We may also decide to bring our son so he can have the …Continue reading →

November Starlooks Review

I got the beautiful Starlooks box in the mail earlier this month, but due to family drama forgot about it completely. This collection was a set of personalized, neutral eye colors that will look great for all my upcoming holiday events. There is also a fun tool to help prevent smearing of eye make-up and mascara that I have yet …Continue reading →

Beautiful Sorrows Book Review

Beautiful Sorrows is a collection of short horror stories written by my great friend Mercedes Yardley. Like her stories she is a bit of a contradiction. She has three adorable children. Her oldest has special needs, and she is a warrior parent in championing him and getting him all the help he requires, but is also the most compassionate and …Continue reading →

Avon for the Holidays Giveway!

Avon for the Holidays Giveaway! Not sure what to get that special person in your life?  How about some Avon?  Avon isn’t just perfume and make-up anymore, it’s much, much more.   Avon has haircare, skincare, jewelry, fashion, items for men and children, and much more.  Avon helps with fundraising efforts and supports the Avon Foundation for Women projects.  They have …Continue reading →

Fun Las Vegas Christmas Activity!

So many lights and so little time! Glittering Lights is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Pile the entire family in the car and prepare to be amazed. Think light tunnels, giant candy canes and Santa up close and personal. What a great way to get in the holiday spirit! http://www.glitteringlightslasvegas.com/   Save $2 to Glittering Lights Drive …Continue reading →

Dreams

Most children have many roles and things that they want to be when they grow up. I was unique in that mine never changed. I had contingency plans, but all I ever dreamed of and wanted was to have 12 kids and live on a farm. My favorite books are and were Cheaper By The Dozen,  and Joe’s Boys. When …Continue reading →

October 2012 Starbox Review

We loved the October Starbox. It came with a great gold eyeliner that I used to make the Harry Potter scar for my son’s Halloween costume, and will be using as a regular addition to my make-up. I also enjoyed the lipstick. It turns out it is the perfect shade of red for me, and I never wear red lipstick …Continue reading →

Childs Dream Christmas Giveaway

My son wants all of these products and then some. I know some kid will have a very Merry Christmas!! Hosted by: Mom Blog Society Co-Hosted by: A Medic’s World | Carrie’s Rambles | My Vegan Gluten Free Life | Stay a Stay at Home Mom | S.O.S MOM | Inside My Head With Kelli | Freebies Deals and Steals …Continue reading →

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I am a mom who stays at home while her son and husband play at school. I love to blog, enter giveaways, swim, hike, and scrapbook. I have a rare brain disorder called hypopituitarism. It keeps me slowed down, but can't stop me. In the end we are always just muddling through, but I love our life, and my family.

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