tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78371815358482453752024-03-13T13:08:37.998-07:00my *MOM*entsNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-21821831001282134702011-04-13T06:51:00.000-07:002011-04-13T07:10:37.917-07:00Springin' back into it...<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQSuVrgto_Sg4FJ95aUUM7slhXUYf3AtMQpaBZjE0ghu21aI-rCgw" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Spring! Although, we have had only like 2 days of spring-like weather! :o( I woke up today and thought to myself, "Why not start blogging again?" To be honest, I kinda miss it. I can't believe it's been like 4 months since I've posted anything! Yesterday, I started tweeting a little bit more and interacting with some followers and it made me miss my blog...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I figure I start blogging again with no obligations. Whenever I feel like it, I'll do it. I felt like it was turning into a job with reviewing and promoting things, which I didn't mind at all, but things got so busy around here and I couldn't find the time to do it any more. So I took a nice little break. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let's see, what's new...? Nothing really. We had our wonderful 1st family vacation in Brazil over the holidays. It was great! The girls did wonderfully on the airplane. We were shocked! Within the new year came a nice promotion for my hubby. He is now the Associate Director of Admissions of Manor College. Wo0-ho0! He has also decided to go back to school as well! I'm still in school. I have about a week left of this semester! I wish I could say, I'll have a nice break in the summer, but I won't. Of course like last year, I will be taking up summer courses. Why not? They're accelerated and a little harder but I rather do 5 weeks of classes than 15 any day! This time it will be a little different though. I will actually have to GO INTO the class. I've ran out of online classes to take :o( It'll be nice though. To actually interact with other people in the class and I'll be able to concentrate more on my work since NO KIDS ALLOWED! Haha! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What else? What else? Oh can we talk about how expensive childcare/preschool is? I have been looking into it for the girls since Lyla will be 3 in the summer. I decided to put Kalina into school as well to get her used to it already since I will be in school full time by next Fall. Wow, everything is so expensive! I finally found a great one that is right across the street from where I'll be attending next year and I feel like I have to give an arm and a leg to pay for it. I'm just going to leave this for another post...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So I turned 25 on April 5th. Boy do I feel old. I had a really hard time with it. Sort of like a quarter-life crisis. My hubby was nice enough to point out that now I'm officially on another bracket. You know when you fill out an application or survey? I used to fill in the circle that stated my age was between 18-24. Now I'm on the one below that says 25-34! Thanks babe, for pointing that out! I feel like I have a lot accomplished for 25. I've been married for almost 6 years now (May 14th), I bought my house at 19, I have 2 amazing, crazy little girls, along with 2 crazy dogs and our lives are only going up from that. I'm working towards my degree and career while the hubby is successfully enjoying his. I couldn't be happier!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other than that, things around here are pretty much the same. We have set a new 5 year plan/goal for our family and we are working so hard towards that. I love setting goal for us because it gives us something to strive for. And in 5 years we can look back and see how much of it we have accomplished. Again, I'll save this for another post...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok, I think I have bored you enough and I'll try to keep up with this again... if you want. Or not. Whatever. Thanks for reading and sticking around!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Natalie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-232193472322901542010-12-08T06:32:00.000-08:002011-02-10T12:19:21.449-08:00Introducing... "The SqueeGees"!! Review & Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRBPsWlL4LGUbIv21q9x9meT1Y9ma80sFr0dlWhax7K9tADIrRj" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Check out this new CD <a href="http://www.meetthesqueegees.com/">"Meet The SqueeGees"</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">It's a combination of wonderful, sweet songs about green living, animal rescue and healthy eating. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ever since we received this CD, it has been playing non-stop in our car. My girls love it and so do we. It's catchy and playful and is teaching them about having a healthy lifestyle. It has a very indie feeling to it which the hubby and I LOVE! It's not your typical children's CD that has the same tune over and over it again. It actually felt like we had one of our CDs playing but with lyrics to their level.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.meetthesqueegees.com/">The SqueeGees</a> set themselves apart from the traditional genre of children's music by creating meaningful music with themes such as saving our planet and healthy living that is fun, entertaining and playful.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">"<a href="http://www.meetthesqueegees.com/">Meet The SqueeGees</a>" CD is available exclusively at Target!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>*GIVEAWAY*</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I have 2 CDs to give away! The first 2 people that retweets a link to this post on Twitter OR post a link on their Facebook will win!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Make sure to tag @<a href="http://twitter.com/mymomentss">myMoMentss</a> on Twitter OR</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">tag @<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/my-MOMents/102271893148734">my *MOM*ents</a> on Facebook so I know that you did it. Leave a comment below letting me know as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">For more information on <a href="http://www.meetthesqueegees.com/">The SqueeGees</a> visit their website!</span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-74676616445735082992010-12-08T06:04:00.000-08:002010-12-08T06:30:32.504-08:00SnackTaxi: Review<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.snacktaxi.com/"><img src="http://www.snacktaxi.com/tl_files/layout/logo.jpg" alt="Snack Taxi" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Are you a parent that has to pick your children's lunch and snacks everyday? Are you tired of throwing away money on these plastic bags and polluting our environment?</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Well, if you answered YES to any of these questions then what you need is a<a href="http://www.snacktaxi.com/"> SnackTaxi</a>! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ></span><img src="http://www.snacktaxi.com/tl_files/images/snack-sack.png" alt="Snack Sacks by Snack Taxi" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >These unique bags are lined with Nylon which makes it so easy to just throw it in the washer machine after each use. Do you know each year an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That's over 1 million each minute!! Plastic bags don't biodegrade, they just break down into smaller toxic bits which contaminates soil and waterways. This enters the food chain for many animals. Hundreds of thousands of animals die each year from eating these discarded plastic bags mistaken for food.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.snacktaxi.com/tl_files/images/sandwich-sack.png" alt="Sandwich Sacks by Snack Taxi" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >In effort to save money and help the environment, I have been using <a href="http://www.snacktaxi.com/">SnackTaxi </a>to pack Lyla & Kalina's lunch and snacks when we go out. And will continue to do so when they are in school. These pouches come in many different sizes and patterns to choose from. Unlike the plastic bags, they don't rip or inherit different taste from what's in the bag. (For example: When a diaper is near one of the snacks in the plastic bag, automatically that snack tastes like a diaper, which resulted me to throw it out)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Save money and help save the world with <a href="http://www.snacktaxi.com/">SnackTaxi</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-8178124075571802502010-12-08T05:35:00.000-08:002010-12-08T05:49:38.703-08:00Shutterfly: Review<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >HO! HO! HO!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/photocard/PHOTOCARD-103-4187-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1282092190000115777.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >It's that most wonderful time of the year again! The Holidays are fast approaching us. Are you done all your shopping yet? Have some of you procrastinated like me and even started it??</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This is one of the busiest time of the year. We are all running around like crazy trying to buy that one special gift for our loved ones. Not only do we have to worry about gifts, we also have to worry about sending out Christmas cards!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Again, if you're anything like me, I'm always leaving it to last minute to get things done. Having 2 little girls, we have made a tradition to take them to get their pictures taken with Santa! I think it's safe to say most parents have this tradition as well. Then we have to worry which cards to pick, which photos to use, are they going to arrive on time? Etc.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Well, worry no more! <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly.com</a> is the place to go. I go to them for any special occasion, such as birthday party invitations, Christmas cards, you name it! They're quality is superb, they're prices are very reasonable, and they're shipping are always fast. I have never had an issue with them. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This year, I will be making my return for our Christmas cards. I usually like to use their photo cards. You can check out the different ones <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery">HERE</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Another item that I love and will be ordering from there again this year, are their <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-gift-tags">Personalized Christmas Tags</a>. It beats hand writing all those tags for those many gifts. They're super cute! Check it out to see all the different designs they have that best suit you!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The one special thing that I like about <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly.com</a> is their <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/religious-christmas-cards">Religious Christmas Card </a>section. We're all very religious and it's so nice to see a website offer this special section. Not only are you getting a really special card, but you can still add your photos to them! Amen on that!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >So what are you waiting for? Head over to <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly.com</a> today and start ordering! They have a couple discounts going on right now that you don't want to miss!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Don't forget to follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shutterfly">Shutterfly</a> on Facebook!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Holidays!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Natalie</span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-29362445489418275602010-11-15T07:33:00.000-08:002010-11-15T07:53:35.388-08:00I'M ALIVE AND BORING!!Hellooooooo Everyone!<div><br /></div><div>I'm Baaaaaaack! I can't believe it's been over a month and I haven't posted a thing. Sorry for the total MIA thing but I have been so busy lately. We're venturing off to new adventures in our lives, and mommyhood, and school it just added up to take up my entire time!! And to be completely honest, I haven't been in the mood to blog. But today, I feel so fresh and new and excited that I th0ught, "Why not?"</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm still boring as usual. The hubby has been completely busy at work, which is a good thing, and I have been busy in my stay at home job. Because winter is fast approaching us, I have been away from the computer a bit and out doing stuff with my girls. We are soon going to be cooped up in the house (because going out when it's cold outside with 2 kids = no fun), I wanted to take advantage of the last few moments of nice weather. We have been doing storytime at Barnes & Noble about twice a week. WOW! I never thought my kids would sit still through 3-4 books in a row. Not only is educational and fun, but I feel like it's preparing them for school. It's great and they interact with other kids. We usually go to the one in Neshaminy Mall. Right after storytime we walk around and do lunch! I love it!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have also been making a point to spend extra quality time with them because I decided it's time for me to go back to work. I know I'm going to have such a hard time when the time actually comes but I know it's best. In order for us to achieve some of our goals that we have set for our family, I should contribute. I don't think it's fair to put the whole responsibility on the hubs. Plus, the girls have been soooo attached to me lately that I think it will be good for them to start interacting with other kids in a school environment. It's a win-win situation for all with definitely some getting use to.</div><div><br /></div><div>We also have been getting ready for our BIG holiday trip to Brazil!!! I'm sooo excited. I get to spend Christmas and New Year's with my family down there. It will be the first time for the girls to travel and be on an airplane which we are all nervous about. But I can't wait for my extended family to meet them. We are traveling with my parents and bro which will be extra hands to help out in the airports and such. It's a loooong trip. I've been going crazy because it's so much paperwork, passports, visas, and packing to do! It's going to be total hotness down there which means packing all summer clothes. Most of their summer clothes will not be fitting them in December which makes shopping for them when it's Fall/Winter time, very hard. Not only am I packing for the hubby and I, but now I have to add 2 kids to it! Can you imagine all the crap that I have to remember to pack?? Ugh! But it will all be worth it!!</div><div><br /></div><div>School has been good. This semester is almost over! Thank God!! I never thought time management would be such an issue with online classes. But when you have 2 kids who needs your constant attention, it leaves me little with no time to actually get my work done. I try to keep my eye on the prize which is my degree. And although, my kids are the main focus of interference when it comes to my school work, they are my ultimate motivation to get it done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Among the many other 384286874583 things that I have going on right now, I will try to get back into blogging. I have a couple products to promote that I have been slacking on...</div><div><br /></div><div>The hubby and I have some exciting new things that we are working on that we still have to be hush hush about until....</div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully I will be able to share some with you soon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, this post is long enough and I have bored you enough. Until next time!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for reading!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love,</div><div>Natalie</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-71091007816051609222010-10-13T08:10:00.000-07:002010-10-13T08:10:32.344-07:00To My Mama<div>This is the cutest song ever! I want to dedicate this song to all of the mamas out there, especially mine!! I love you so much and you're my inspiration for everything! I hope one day Lyla & Kalina will have the relationship I have with my mom today. We're best friends, we talk on the phone at least 5 times a day! It's sad that because I didn't have a boy, I won't have a "mama" dance at their weddings while John will have 2!! I think it's totally ok for them to do a father/daughter dance followed by a mother/daughter dance ;o)</div><div><br /></div><div>Keep up the good work to all the moms out there! And a special thank you to my mama for everything she has done and continues on doing... </div><div><br /></div><div>I love you.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><object style="background-image:url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/bpFW4Yhy08k/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bpFW4Yhy08k?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bpFW4Yhy08k?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-24652905903359790732010-10-13T07:13:00.000-07:002010-10-13T07:13:36.902-07:00The First Chilean Miner Is Rescued<div>I'm so happy that the Chilien Miners are finally being rescued! I can't imagine going through what they went through. God bless each and one of them and their families.</div><div><br /></div><div>This video brought tears to my eyes. It's a clip of the first Chilean miner being rescued and united with his family. It just broke my hear to see his son waiting for him...</div><div><br /></div><div>Be thankful for your loved ones and tell them you love them every single day!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><object style="background-image:url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/GR8mTntp5Jw/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GR8mTntp5Jw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GR8mTntp5Jw?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-61037533920357770262010-10-10T05:56:00.000-07:002010-10-10T06:00:50.008-07:00NBC 10 Day @ Adventure Aquarium<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RIF6WwQ1WXw/S9h1v38sk7I/AAAAAAAAAR0/LkxnPv4FrVY/s200/5th%20year%20full%204c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">NBC 10 and <a href="http://www.adventureaquarium.com/index.cfm">Adventure Aquarium</a> are up to something fishy, and YOU’RE INVITED!</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Come out to Adventure Aquarium on the Camden Waterfront on Sunday, October 10th for Adventure Aquarium’s “NBC 10 Day.” Admission tickets will be just $10.00 all day - a substantial savings!</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Guests of NBC 10 Day at Adventure Aquarium can also meet and get autographs from renowned members of the NBC 10 news team, who will be on-hand to help out with Adventure Aquarium’s live shows.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Enjoy a nice family day today for a great deal!!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: normal, none, georgia; line-height: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-5784756470495651322010-10-09T07:56:00.000-07:002010-10-09T07:56:18.977-07:00Preschool Talk<div>Take a look at my first "vlog"! I went to check out a school for Lyla and I tell you all about my experience here!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><object style="background-image:url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/tPW2v6p5AUk/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPW2v6p5AUk?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tPW2v6p5AUk?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend!</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-24756457257880196412010-10-07T14:40:00.000-07:002010-10-09T06:49:27.602-07:00Tommee Tippee - Review & Giveaway!<div>If you're a parent then you must at least own a product from <a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee</a>! And if you don't, then you must get on board ASAP!! <a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee</a> provides you with exactly what you're looking for when it comes to feeding products. They are especially great when it comes time for you to transition the eating habits of your little ones. I've recently got a chance to review a few products from their Explora collection. See below:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.tommeetippee.us/images/thumb/530006_pink.png" alt=" explora ® easi-mat - pink" /> This is the Explora Easi-Mat. It has a non-slip and easy grip. Sticks to all flat surfaces. I use it with the Explora Weening Bowl which helps to hold it securely in place. It fits right in my diaper bag and it's so easy to clean. It's also BPA free! This has been perfect for us especially for Kalina. She started wanting to feed herself and have her own plate in front of her. The only problem is she grabs the plates or bowls and makes a huge mess. With this Easi-Mat, I don't have that problem any more! It's great!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://www.tommeetippee.us/images/thumb/530002_pink.png" alt=" explora ® weaning bowls with lid & spoon x 2 - pink" /> This is the Explora Weening Bowls (2) with lid & spoon. The spill proof lids are completely mess free! It's microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. There's a cover for the spoon, which is great because we all know sometimes we just throw our spoons in the bag and they get lost and dirty. Also, BPA free! I have been using this with the Explora Easi-Mat. It's making our meal times so much more enjoyable in the house or on the go!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://www.tommeetippee.us/images/thumb/546006_pink.png" alt="explora ® truly spill proof sippy cup x 2 - pink" /> This is the Explora Truly Spill Proof Sippy Cups. They have an advance-flo technology for easy drinking. LOVE the hygiene cap to cover the spout. Sometimes I put their sippy cups on the side pockets of the diaper bag. I feel safe knowing that where my kids will be putting their mouths, is covered. And again, BPA free! It is truly non-spill and leak proof. Lyla was so excited when I gave her this sippy cup. Not only did she LOVE the girly, bright colors but I loved it even more how mess free these cups really were!<div><br /></div><div>(All products are available in other colors. I happen to have 2 girls lol)</div><div><br /></div><div>You must check out their other line of products as well. Since trying out these products, I have replaced most of my children's feeding products with <a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee</a>. You can now find them throughout stores and online. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee</a> and I have teamed up to give one lucky reader a set of the Explora Truly Spill Proof Sippy Cups!! Exciting!!</div><div><br /></div><div>So here's how to enter:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 20px; "><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">(<i>Mandatory Entry</i>) - Check out the <a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee</a> website and leave a comment below on what other product you would like to have (make sure to include your name & e-mail address).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">(<i>Additional Individual Entries</i>)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TommeeTippeeNorthAmerica">Tommee Tippee</a> on Facebook</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/my-MOMents/102271893148734">my *MOM*ents</a> on Facebook</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/tommeetippee_na">Tommee Tippee</a> on Twitter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/myMoMentss">myMoMentss</a> on Twitter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Follow my blog through Google Friends Connect</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Share this post on Facebook and make sure to tag with my *MOM*ents</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Share this post on Twitter and make sure to tag with @myMoMentss</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">This giveaway will end on Thursday, October 21st at 11:59pm (est). A winner will be selected through random.org and announced on Friday, October 22nd. Winner must respond within 48 hours of the e-mail.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">Thanks to <a href="http://www.tommeetippee.us/">Tommee Tippee </a>for their awesome products and for providing me with this great giveaway!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">Good Luck Mamas & Dadas!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium; ">-Natalie</span></span></div></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-90231499472511901602010-09-30T08:14:00.000-07:002010-09-30T08:21:44.179-07:00Free Cold Stone Ice Cream TODAY!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMB5iseGCXrxvsYYi1U3ONxj-Pzbu5KgN7_KCTXm5HqRjtUFI&t=1&usg=__kJR93fi2QZTSguUXWTOdJK7VDjk=" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">All month long, Cold Stone Creamery is helping make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Visit any Cold Stone Creamery store and show your support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by purchasing a Make-A-Wish paper star for just a dollar!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Be a part of Kate's Wish</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>September 30 . 5-8pm</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Receive Kate's Creation FREE</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>For more information and to find a participating store near you click <a href="http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/promos/makeawish/index.html">HERE</a>!</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><img src="http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/assets/images/promos/MAW/MAW_logo.gif" alt="Make A Wish" /></b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b><br /></b></span></span></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-36530046053836152462010-09-28T09:45:00.000-07:002010-09-28T10:02:24.439-07:00Do you believe in signs?<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://the-motivation-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/crestockimages/1047995-ms.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ever have one of those days where you're just daydreaming about the future? You sit there and you play out all of the goals you want to have for yourself and your family. Some are more realistic than others, but it's ok to dream right? To be so cliche, I believe that you can do and achieve anything that you set your mind to.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm one of those people that once I set a goal that I believe in so much and I'm motivated enough to go after it until I achieve it, then it's going to happen. Guarantee. For example, I decided to go back to school and get a degree. I won't give up, as hectic as my life can get, until I have that degree in my hands. Even if I'm still going to school by the time I'm 30!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I think it's safe to say when some of us make a big decision or is about to, we always look for secure sign, even if it's a little something, just to assure us that what we're doing is right. I take signs as little reminders from God. He is telling me to go further with it. I'm always praying for a little sign just to let me know this is where I'm supposed to be headed. The whole school, I totally got a sign for it and it has been great ever since. Recently, the hubby and I have been talking about some things. Some big decisions to make. One that can make a BIG difference in our lives. It's always hard to make such a decision that can impact all of us because now we have 2 little ones to think about too. Before when it was just me and him, we didn't care, we took all the chances we could. But now I have more people to consider...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So yesterday, we were talking about our options and things like that, nothing too serious, very unsure about some things. Then, I get a call from the hubby to check my email. He had sent me a picture from his phone. Under the picture he wrote, "Don't know if this is a sign or not but this was left at my table." All I can say is that my jaw dropped and I immediately called him. That picture was a total sign of the EXACT "subject" that we were talking about. I mean it couldn't been more clear. It really freaked me out, in a good way. He even said that he thought that was God reminding him of what he needed to do today. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now I know I'm leaving everyone in suspense but I don't want to go into details of anything. I don't want to "jinx" it. I don't like to tell people what we're thinking about doing until everything goes right and it's done. But I can say, that one picture made my day because it was definitely a sign from God almost giving us His support on our decision.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">(Don't worry, we're not talking about having another baby! lol)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Is it silly to believe in signs or look out for one? Has it ever happened to you? I would love to hear your stories...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned, maybe BIG things will be happening in the Dempster household!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Natalie</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-232407264594528062010-09-28T07:21:00.000-07:002010-10-20T05:29:09.777-07:00*CLOSED* "Let's Hear it for The Laurie Berkner Band" DVD GIVEAWAY!! -Congrats to Heather S.!!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KQRQOXVrL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Get ready to jump, dance and sing along to the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Laurie Berkner Band!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> This DVD compilation is packed with some of Laurie's most popular tunes, including music videos from her regular appearances on Jack's Big Music Show. Lyrical themes, interactive music and movement will promote creativity and help foster an appreciation for music. Plus, you have Moose and Zee as your hosts and showing you some of their videos as well!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">We must've played our DVD at least 20 times already and we just got it yesterday! The girls thought it was so cool to see the videos of their favorite songs. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">Who doesn't love The Laurie Berkner Band? People Magazine called her "The Queen of children's music."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let's Hear It for The Laurie Berkner Band!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> includes:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />"Who's That?"<br />"Victor Vito"<br />"Five Days Old"<br />"My Energy"<br />"I'm A Mess"<br />"In The Clouds"<br />"Pig On Her Head"<br />"The Cat Came Back"<br />"Farm Song (That's What I Did On The Farm)"<br />"I Really Love To Dance"<br />"I'm Me And You're You"<br />"Sneaks"<br />"I'm Not Perfect"<br />"Rocketship Run"<br />"Magic Box"<br />"Fast And Slow (The Rabbit And The Turtle)"</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In honor of the DVD release TODAY (September 28th), The Laurie Berkner Band team and I are giving one random my *MOM*ents reader a free copy of "Let's Hear it for The Laurie Berkner Band"!!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><b>Here's how to enter:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">(<i>Mandatory Entry</i>) -Leave a comment below on your favorite LBB video (make sure to include your name & e-mail address)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">(<i>Additional Individual Entries</i>)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LaurieBerknerBand?ref=ts">The Laurie Berkner Band</a> on Facebook</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/my-MOMents/102271893148734?ref=sgm">my *MOM*ents</a> on Facebook</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/LaurieBerkner">The Laurie Berkner Band</a> on Twitter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mymomentss">myMoMentss</a> on Twitter</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Follow my blog through Google Friends Connect</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Share this post on Facebook and make sure to tag with my *MOM*ents</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">-Share this post on Twitter and make sure to tag with @myMoMentss</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">This giveaway will end on Monday, October 18th at 11:59pm (est). A winner will be selected through random.org and announced on Tuesday, October 19th. Winner must respond within 48 hours of the e-mail.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">For more information you can visit the official site for <a href="http://www.laurieberkner.com/site/">The Laurie Berkner Band</a>!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;">Good Luck!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); line-height: 15px; "><br /></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-82232704093435963902010-09-27T11:07:00.000-07:002010-09-27T11:12:09.464-07:00#1 Gift for Christmas this year is....?<div style="text-align: center;">Oh why, oh why can't I buy this in stores, online, catalogs, etc.?</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's HIGHLY needed for many people.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It should be a LIFE requirement.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the one gift that just keeps on giving...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>COMMON SENSE!!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Seriously, if I could.. I would! This would be the one gift that everyone would just receive from me this year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Note to People: GET IT! JUST GET IT!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://storage1.colony1.net/11333/Product_Photos/Common%20Sense__230.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-76780032518036526312010-09-24T13:02:00.000-07:002010-09-24T14:07:11.041-07:00Have I told you..lately..that I........<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://colette-obrien.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/bad_morning.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">hate mornings! (By the way, did you read that title like the Rod Stewart song Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?) Cause that's how you were supposed to read it...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anywho, I'm not typically a morning person. The hubby will let you know about that. I'm useless before 8am. At times when I go to bed late such as 2am and have to wake up at 6am, I feel great! But I don't know what it is about mornings that we just can't get along. I do like the fact that I can't sleep in any more either though. I feel like I can get a lot more done when I'm up early.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I'm totally straying away from the whole point of this post. It's really to tell you that I did not have a great start to my day. To make a long story short, I was about to change Lyla's morning diaper and put her panties on (our normal morning routine). I realized that there was a lot more than what I bargain for in that diaper. She really wanted to continue to play instead of letting me change her. Once I laid her down I found out why....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As soon as I laid her down she put her index finger in her mouth and began to gag. I thought she was doing this to make herself throw up and show me how pissed off she was that I interrupted her play time. She began to throw up as I quickly stood her up. Throw up was ALL over the rug. It smelled sooo bad. I'll deal with poop any day, but I hate cleaning up vomit!! So now not only am I dealing with a poopy diaper but throw up on my floor! But that wasn't even the shocking part of it all. In the middle of her chewed up breakfast on the floor was a very shiny... can you guess??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img 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/></div><div style="text-align: center;">A PENNY!! At first I thought she had swallowed it at some point in her lifetime and just now it decided to come out, but I realized that when I laid her down and she put her finger in her mouth and started choking, it was because she had a penny in her mouth!!! Ew! Here she was going about her morning sucking on a disgusting, dirty penny! I don't even know where she found it because we make sure to keep all loose change away from their reach.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I threw her in the tub (not really threw but you know). She smelled so bad I couldn't just wipe her down. A few scrub-a-dub-dub later, she was shiny & clean, just like that penny.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It wasn't even 10am yet and that's what I had to deal with. BUT on a lighter note, Lyla has been awesome on the potty today! She went all day on the potty all by herself. She even took a nap in her panties and woke up dry! As soon as she got up she walked up to her potty and went! Proud moment!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, enough ramblings! Off to run some errands!!</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-49670259893022819522010-09-23T18:15:00.000-07:002010-09-23T18:48:41.077-07:00Insert Clever Title Here<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.thefunnydogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/cute-puppy1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I sat here for about 5 minutes thinking of a clever title to call this post. I even googled a funny, tired title. Yup, just totally did that. But as tired as I am right now, my sense of humor just isn't sensing right now. The pic above is totally me right now, except I'm cuter. ;o)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm literally laying on my phone right now because it has not stopped ringing or me calling/texting ALL DAY! I think my phone wants to quit right now. I def. worked it overtime today. All thanks to the much planning for Kalina's 1st birthday party next weekend. From everyone RSVP-ing to me ordering stuff after stuff and cancelling stuff after stuff. All for a party she won't even remember lol. But it's all worth it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Aside from all the party stuff, I also cleaned out the girls' closets. All clothes, toys, gadgets, books etc. that they no longer use or wear came flying down the steps.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs718.snc4/63816_505404684783_198200213_30129228_7424448_n.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is what my couch looked like earlier today. That wasn't even all of it. That was only 3 bags of clothes lol. I have donated sooo much that this is what was left of the unwanted clothes. I actually had a couple people stop by today and bought some! I'm still going through toys, high chair, strollers, car seats, etc. So if you need/want any baby stuff, let me know! I want it ALL gone. Especially how Kalina's birthday is next week and I know we're going to be getting some presents that I need to make room for!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So that was that. I actually just cleaned up and straightened the living room up. The hubs working late tonight, so I was on mommy & daddy duty today. No break for me. I had to make dinner, feed, bathe and clean, so yeah I'm tired. I even decided to be a good student and sit in front of the computer and get some homework out of the way! I totally deserve a star for that one.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ok, kids are asleep and the hubby just walked in with some Wawa! Hell yeah!! I told him to surprise me... I wonder what he got me...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope everyone has a good night!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Getting my net out and ready to catch some ZzZz's...right after Wawa of course!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-84016277326712561602010-09-15T07:22:00.000-07:002010-09-15T07:46:17.606-07:00A Mother's Touch<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://images.faithclipart.com/images/3/1206984578446_58/img_1206984578446_581.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I could never understand what a mother's touch or a mother's instinct could really do, until I became a mother. It truly is a miracle what it can do. My first experience as a mom was right after Lyla was born. We haven't slept in 4 days because I was having contractions for that long. We were so tired that our last night at the hospital, John suggested that the nurses take her into the nursery and only bring her in for feeding, so we can have some kind of sleep. I really didn't want to do this because I would miss her too much. Plus, as a new mom I felt like I was trading my baby in for a few hours of sleep. But I knew we both needed some rest before heading home to do it all on our own. So I let them take her away into the nursery. Now I know they say a baby can only see a blurry 6 inches away but I swear as they rolled her out, she turned her head and looked right at me! I just broke down to tears as I saw her looking at me and wondering why I wasn't going with her. I just kept crying to the point John just said, let's bring her back in here if it will make you feel better. At that point, only 20 minutes went by and I got a phone call from the nurses asking if they could bring her back into the room. I asked them if there was something wrong and they simply replied that since she left the room she has not stopped crying. I told them ME TOO! Bring her back! As soon as she came back into the room, she fell asleep. Aw, she just missed her mama and I sure missed her...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, I came across this video and my little story is far from a miracle then this mother's. Kate Ogg gave birth to premature (27 weeks) twins. Emily made it just fine. But Jamie was pronounced dead after 20 minutes of the doctor's trying to revive him. The doctor's handed the lifeless little boy to his parents to say goodbye. Kate immediately took her shirt off and was skin to skin with her baby for 2 hours!! After 5 minutes of her holding him and caressing him and talking to him, he started moving. Doctors still did not give them hope because he claimed it was just a reflex. The baby's movements got stronger and stronger and eventually he even opened his eyes! Kate put a little bit of breastmilk on her finger and he began to suck. Doctors could not believe their eyes. This baby was not breathing nor he had a heartbeat but with his mother's touch and embrace, she brought him back to life.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That doesn't say much about science, huh? After a measly 20 minutes, the doctor's gave up! Seriously? Is that our cut off time to try to revive someone these days? Of course, a mother was patient enough to hold her son for 2 hours!! What if they cut her time off after a few minutes? This baby would've just sat there dead with no one paying attention to it while the parents mourned him and planned his funeral. Unreal. It goes to show that God is above all Science. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Take a moment and think about it. Kate did what was intended for all of us to do before science began to take over. And a miracle was born...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is the video for the full coverage. Please watch it, grab a tissue because if this doesn't bring a tear to your eyes I don't know what will....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38988444">A Mother's Touch</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-86688311133148258072010-09-14T08:24:00.000-07:002010-09-14T08:38:55.927-07:00Clothes Swap Party: Yay or Nay?<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://herguidetogreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/clothes-swap.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever heard of "One's girl's trash is another girl's treasure?" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We're all guilty in having clothes and other accessories in our closets that we haven't worn in months, some even years! There is always that one piece or pieces that you just can't bring yourself to get rid of. You always make an excuse such as, "Well, I was looking for that! or So what it's not in style any more, I can wear it around the house!" Let's be honest, we NEVER do!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I made a rule around here. If we haven't touched it, seen it, used it, missed it or worn it in a year, then we don't need it! This is where clutter comes from! Is your closet FULL but yet you stare at it for hours and still say, "I have nothing to wear!" ?? Well, then it's time for a change. This is exactly how I feel. I can't buy anything new because I have no room and I feel like my closet is full. But it's full of nothing I wear any more!! So another rule we have is, in order to buy a new one you get rid of an old one. This mainly applies to the hubby who has so many t-shirts, hoodies, and sneakers!! So if he sees one that he likes and wants, he can buy it as long as when we get home he donates an old one! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We've gotten rid of so much already. We donated bags FULL of clothes, shoes, and other accessories. But now that Fall/Winter is right around the corner, it's always a good time to go through your Spring/Summer stuff and get rid of it instead of storing it again for yet another season.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">SOOO I'm thinking about having a Clothes Swap Party. I've heard about other people doing this and I thought, why not? It's a great way to get rid of something that one of your friends might like and instead of shopping and spend money, you swap! Not only will you feel good about putting your under utilized clothes and such to good use, but you will be recycling them as well! It's also a great way to hang out with your friends!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I would love to hear feedback on this and see if anyone has ever had one or been to one? Did you like or not? I know the goal is to have several people with different sizes. So what do you think?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yay or Nay?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Natalie</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-18925818946429056962010-09-14T07:24:00.000-07:002010-09-14T07:38:33.942-07:00Fight Cancer...With ZUMBA!!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs441.snc4/50214_155958077752837_7055_n.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 16px; ">Everyone please come out to this event to help out! We all know that ZUMBA is so hot right now. So why not take a Zumba class for only $7 and still participate in a great cause!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 16px; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 16px; ">Veronica Bocchicchio (Zumba Instructor, mother of </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 16px; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; ">Riley-7, Reagan -2) has been battling Melanoma </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; ">since ‘08. July 2010, the melanoma spread to her brain </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">and on August 4th Veronica had the tumor removed. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is still having headaches, blurred vision, and needs</div><div style="text-align: center;">help with the medical bills that are now piling up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please help us to fight with her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone is welcome!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Only a $7 minimum donation for 1.5 hours of Zumba Fun For A Cause!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When: Sunday, Sept. 19th</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10:30am - 12:00pm</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Where: Northeast Racquet Club</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9379 Krewstown Road</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spread the word to all your friends and family! Together we can make a change and help Veronica!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">**If you can not make it to the event, you can still make a donation!**</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's how:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Make checks payable to <b>Cielo Butler</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">-Mail them to:</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Abinton Club</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>ATTN: Heather Ellis</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">300 Meetinghouse Road</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jenkintown, PA 19046</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you!!</div></span></span></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-68481883345124762982010-09-14T06:25:00.000-07:002010-09-14T07:43:03.408-07:00L'il Angels Semi-Annual Kids Consignment & Community Event<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.lilangelsconsignment.com/image/39785830.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It's that time again!! This weekend is Lower Bucks biggest Kids Community Event!! It's a 2 day community event that only happens twice a year, so you don't want to miss it!!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >In addition to the HUGE consignment sale, a FREE Kids Community Event will be held on Saturday AM. Special appearances with "Mr. & Mrs. Mouse" (9-11 AM), the Reptile Show, Bensalem Police (Child IDs), local </span></span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >EMS/Fire Dept (Blood Pressure Screens), Caricature Artist, Balloon Twisting, Martial Arts Demo, & much more!!! Fun for the whole family! Refer to website for more information:</span></span><a href="http://www.lilangelsconsignment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >www.lilangelsconsignment.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > Come see why we were voted Philadelphia's Best Consignment Sale by ConsignmentMommies.com!</span></span></span></span></h3><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; "><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Where: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Saint Ephrem's Marian Parish Center<br />5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020<br /><br /></span></span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >When: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Saturday,September 18th 7 AM-1 PM<br />Sunday, September 19th 8 AM-12 PM (50% off sale on most items)</span></span></span></span></h3><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >So if you're looking for like new or gently used quality, name brand children's clothing or related items at a fraction of the original retail cost, come out to L'il Angels Consignment Event!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >There are so much children's and maternity clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment, and much more!!!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Not only that, but they offer FREE children's activities!! Make a family trip out of it! It's great for everyone!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This will be the second time I will be attending and the first time that I signed up to volunteer! I'm so excited and it's for a great cause!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Please don't hesitate to visit their website for more information!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lilangelsconsignment.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" >L'il Angels Consignment</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Hope to see you all there! If you spot me, come say hi!! ;o)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Natalie</span></span></div><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><br /></span></span></div></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></span></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-37711725256246596372010-09-13T08:43:00.000-07:002010-09-13T09:30:07.251-07:00My Perfect Day<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.nitharsanam.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ani.love_clipart_161.gif" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever had one of those days where EVERYTHING goes the way you planned or wanted to? That was my day yesterday! And it doesn't happen too often when you're a stay at home mom/student/wife/keep inserting titles here...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you didn't know, yesterday was Grandparent's Day! My parents offered if they could take our girls to the mall and hang out with them. Now, normally John and I go along with them because wherever our girls are, we are too! No matter who's with them we're always there because we like to hang out as a family. But due to the clutter that has been swallowing our house in whole, we decided to let them go with my parents and meet up with them once we were done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It broke my heart to have them say goodbye to me and drive away. Ok, I know I know. I'm so dramatic. They were only going to the mall with my parents for a few hours!! But they are never without me, unless I really need to run an errand or go to an appointment without them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, so we got A LOT done in the house. We got to spend some time together just laying around, watching t.v. and then we got ready to go out. It's amazing how quickly we can get ready without interruptions and without having to worry about diaper bag, outfits, bottles, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the first time in a long time, we took the hubby's car. We're always in my SUV with the girls because of the carseats, so it was nice to be just the 2 of us in his convertible. It felt like those pre-mama days. We decided to stop and grab something to eat since my parents ate with the girls. Hubby decided for sushi.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to OOKA! OH-EM-GEE! At first I was hesitant to even go to eat because it had been 3 hours already without my babies and we were supposed to meet them at the mall but the thought of eating at a restaurant just the hubs and I and I would get to eat my food right when it came out, while it was still hot and just sit there and have an adult conversation, sold me in!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can I just tell you how AMAAAZING OOKA is?? We had a little trouble ordering at first because it's not everyday we go to a sushi restaurant ya know? But we ordered an appetizer, an entree and some sushi! It was sooo delicious. I don't know if it was the fact that we were starving or how excited we were to be just us, but everything was sooo good. My mouth is watering just thinking about that sushi. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what we ordered:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Appetizer: Gyoza- Pan fried pork dumpling (so yummy)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Entree: Teriyaki Chicken which comes with rice, mizo soup and garden salad. (awesome, hubby loves that dressing!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lobster Dynamite Roll- fresh lobster, avocado and mango covered with spicy tuna and sweet chili sauce. (this was the best everrrrr!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything came out fresh and fast and it was the perfect portion amount. It was reasonable and so cute inside. Even the mints they give you with your bill was good! Our bill was only $50 with tip! Can't beat that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By now, the mall was closed and the girls were getting tired so we just decided to meet them back at the house. On our way home, we stopped at Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor for some amazing ice cream! It was sooo good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved getting back to reality and to our girls. They had an amazing fun-filled day and got spoiled rotten with my parents! They went to bed right away, leaving the rest of the night for the hubby and I to relax.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't ask for a better day. Although we missed our girls terribly and were talking about them all day, it was nice to have a date again with my love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-49046253077024502952010-09-02T18:13:00.001-07:002010-09-02T18:28:35.261-07:00Kourtney Kardashian picked ME!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://officialkourtneyk.celebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/mason-dash-disick-skip-hop-mat-kourtney-kardashian-481x360.jpg" alt="mason-dash-disick-skip-hop-mat-kourtney-kardashian" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOOK AT WHAT I WON!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Not the baby of course, but that would be Kourtney Kardashian's adorable little man Mason! But that cute playmat! She hosted a giveaway on her blog for a Skip Hop playspot and bedding set and I entered it. I soooo did not think I would win because she received over 900 entries and there was only going to be 3 winners!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm a huge fan of the Kardashian shows so every now and then I stop by their blogs. I happened to see that she was giving this super chic playmat away and didn't hesitate to enter it. All you had to do was to leave a comment about your favorite childhood toy. So I did, not thinking for a chance I would be selected. Did I mention she received over 900 entries and I was picked along with 2 other winners? So cool! Look how cute they are and they come in different colors too! Plus, I won a bedding set as well. I researched them and the playmat alone is $79! The bedding sets are about $300! Talk about a nice win!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can click <a href="http://officialkourtneyk.celebuzz.com/2010/09/congrats-to-my-skip-hop-playspot-winners/">HERE</a> to read more about it through Kourtney's blog!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Natalie</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-85574483222984637882010-08-31T06:14:00.000-07:002010-08-31T08:23:02.907-07:00PLEASE VOTE!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT683I0hOpMAe_CtvIO0T5EVkwSjVDUyQT1Z_EWLjrOrsYJzVc&t=1&usg=__y7wT_z0CtNQd6bWsFmmEGJjg7fc=" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Regis & Kelly are having this contest right now and Lyla is one of their finalists!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I'm so excited about this! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE VOTE FOR HER!!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I know I have been asking everyone to vote for her in the past (Yo Gabba Gabba Contest) but this is serious stuff!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Her video actually played during the show today and Regis & Kelly were trying to do the spoon trick themselves! So exciting!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Ok, so here is what you do! Voting only takes place today, so you must vote!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Click on the link: </span><a href="http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/contests/wildandwacky/vote.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/contests/wildandwacky/vote.html</span></a></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Register for the site (it only takes a second people)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">There are 2 categories. She is on the 2nd one called "Talented Tots". You must vote for a random act in the 1st category to get to hers. Once you do that her category will show up and her video will be right there to vote under "Lyla Dempster, Philadelphia PA".</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">If you have more than one email please keep voting or just make one up! haha</span></li></ol><div>Please help her win her category! Once she does they might have voting again to select the ultimate winner, so you know I will be bugging you again!</div><div><br /></div><div>THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN VOTING OR WHO HAVE VOTED! PLEASE REPOST THIS ON YOUR BLOG, EMAIL, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, ANYTHING!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>-Natalie aka. One Proud Mama</div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-29130730745678760232010-08-30T07:06:00.000-07:002010-09-10T06:58:49.826-07:00*CLOSED* YumYum Bubblegum Necklace: Review & Giveaway - Congrats to Norma!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.7284919.jpg" /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YUMYUMBUBBLEGUM?ref=top_trail">YumYum Bubblegum Boutique</a> sells beautiful, handstamped, silver jewelry. You can choose to personalize it by adding a special text or name. You can even make it more unique by adding a birthstone, pearls, beads, etc. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.167101030.jpg" alt="SQUARE DOUBLE DISC NECKLACE" /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.161285868.jpg" alt="HANDSTAMPED STERLING SILVER STAR DISC PENDANT NECKLACE WITH MINI PEARL ACCENT" /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.161280453.jpg" alt="HANDSTAMPED OXIDIZED 3/4 INCH COPPER DISC INITIAL EARRINGS WITH HAMMERED EDGES" /></div><div><br /></div><div>They have so much to choose from! You can personalize your own necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings, you name it! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I was lucky to receive my very own personalized sterling silver handstamped double disc charm necklace! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9AjUbkN8QQI/THvCHulrOHI/AAAAAAAAAOE/auvAKKNY5hc/s320/necklace.jpeg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Look how cute this is! I had Lyla in scripted on the big disc to represent her big sister role and Kalina on the little one to represent her little sisterness. LOL</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm IN LOVE with this! Since I've received it, it has not come off my neck. It's so cute and dainty. I have had many people come up to me and say how much they liked it and want one! This item will make for a great, special gift for someone! It's very unique!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YUMYUMBUBBLEGUM?ref=top_trail">YumYum Bubblegum</a> and I are teaming up to give you a chance to WIN this item ($3o value)! Personalized to your liking of course!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Here's how to enter:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mandatory Entry: </b>Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YUMYUMBUBBLEGUM?ref=top_trail">YumYum Boutique</a> and tell me what other item you would like to own and leave a comment below with your Name & Email.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Additional Entries:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol><li>Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/my-MOMents/102271893148734?ref=sgm">my *MOM*ents</a> on Facebook</li><li>Like YumYum Bubblegum on Facebook</li><li>Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/mymomentss">my *MOM*ents</a> on Twitter</li><li>Follow my blog through Google Friends Connect</li><li>Subscribe to my Blog via Email</li><li>Share this post on Facebook (Make sure to tag <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/my-MOMents/102271893148734?ref=sgm">my *MOM*ents</a>)</li><li>Tweet about this giveaway (Make sure to tag <a href="http://twitter.com/mymomentss">@MyMoMentss)</a></li><li>Purchase something from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YUMYUMBUBBLEGUM?ref=top_trail">YumYumBubblegum</a> (5 entries)</li></ol><div>Make sure to leave individual comments for each to increase your chance to win!</div><div><br /></div><div>Contest will end Monday, September 6th at 11:59pm (EST). A random winner will be chosen on Tuesday, September 7th!</div><div><br /></div><div>Prize is provided by YumYum Bubblegum. This giveaway is open to those with a mailing address in the US.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7837181535848245375.post-14144257194356935352010-08-24T13:03:00.000-07:002010-08-24T13:22:23.697-07:00Here's Your Chance to Win Yo Gabba Gabba Live! Tickets<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.themomcrowd.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tv_new_yo_gabba_gabba.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, listen up everyone! If you are a Yo Gabba Gabba fan or one of my readers, you should now know that they are running a Cool Tricks Contest. Of course I immediately entered Lyla doing her Spoon Trick! She was actually in 1st place for a while. Now she's in 4th!!! WTF!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ANYWAY, I want to give you guys a chance to win tickets to the Gabba concert here in Philly on August 29th. How you ask? Ok, I'll tell you...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We already have tickets, I've only been bragging about it for months now. As I said before we got her the VIP package for her birthday, which is TODAY!! Woo-Hoo!! Ok, back to the point, so the contest winner will receive 4 tickets vip style to the show plus other goodies. One of them that interests me the most is the winner's video will be played at the show for all to see! Winning the tickets won't make difference to me because I already bought them. But I would love to see her face watching her video on the big screen. It would be PRICELESS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SOOO if Lyla's video wins the contest I will have the tickets to give away to someone who really wants/needs them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what you can do: VOTE FOR LYLA!! Get on the Team Lyla bandwagon! You can vote every 24 hours! Every time you vote, leave me a comment below telling me you voted. Please include your Name & Email Address. You can increase your chance to win by telling ALL of your friends & family to vote as well. If they're not interested in the tickets themselves, they can still vote for Lyla and nominate YOU as the winner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">EXAMPLE: If "PERSON A" have kids and want to win the tickets and have voted already, any of their peoples can vote and leave a comment below telling me they voted for Lyla and are nominating "PERSON A" to win the tickets!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will randomly select a winner! So the more times you vote and the more people you get to vote too and nominate you, the more chances you have of winning.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By Lyla winning you are too! So remember, Lyla MUST win for the Philly area! They are having many winners, one for each city they are touring in. So let's represent Philly! The concert is this Sunday, and I believe the contest for (Philly) will end on Friday. IF Lyla's video win, we will give out the tickets to one lucky Lyla's voter!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so quick and easy. All you have to do is click <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/yogabbagabbacontest/contests/53973/voteable_entries/7480467?ref=mfvote">HERE</a> to vote! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So spread the word. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also, there is another video on there of a little boy, Alex, doing the belly roll. He is so adorable and it's his 3rd birthday tomorrow. They are trying to win for the California show! Please show him some love and vote for him too <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/yogabbagabbacontest/contests/53973/voteable_entries/7548041?order=votes">HERE</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS VOTED SO FAR AND ARE REPOSTING ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. LYLA IS ALMOST AT 600 VIEWS ON YOUTUBE IN A MATTER OF DAYS!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Natalie</div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126836266059731811noreply@blogger.com2