Best.Cookie.Ever!

Here it is! I found it! This is by far the best cookie snack ever to be made!

I love it so much that one box is definitely not enough, especially how I "have" to share...

It is bite size which you think at first is good, but then you can't stop shoving them in your mouth! And if you're wondering, YES it does taste exactly like a s'more!

Me and the girls are snacking on it as I type and it's D-LISH! Go out and try it, you'll thank me later. Or not because you won't put the box down!

Ok, gotta go cause the girls are hoggin' the box!

Yo Gabba Gabba Cool Tricks Video Contest: VOTE FOR LYLA!

By now, you should know how BIG Yo Gabba Gabba fans we are! We've been watching Yo Gabba Gabba since Lyla was 7 months old! I knew it was going to be a great show when she started laughing and interacting with the Tv every time it was on, same goes for Kalina now. That is why I can not wait until AUGUST 29th!! We got VIP tickets to the Philadelphia show!! We are BEYOND excited! Not only are we on the 3rd row, but we get to go backstage and party with the cast! AHHH!!!

Anyway, as of this morning (10am) Yo Gabba Gabba launched a Cool Tricks Video Contest. Of course I HAD to enter Lyla doing her cool trick with the spoon, where she learned from the show itself!

SO IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU HAVE TO, YES, HAVE TO VOTE FOR HER!!

LYLA FANS CLICK HERE

I will be begging everyone to vote because you can do it once everyday! So go ahead and click the link and all you have to do is simply click VOTE! That's it! Ok, go do it now, I'll wait.....

Thanks to everyone who is voting! I really appreciate it! Now I guess I should share with you a little more about the contest in case your Gabba Fan has a cool trick of their own!

You can enter for a chance to win a VIP Family 4-Pack, and a chance to have your Cool Trick shown at Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There's a Party in My City! Plus, an all-expenses-paid tropical vacation.

Sweet deal right? You can go HERE for complete details on how to enter and vote and more information about the prizes.

Don't forget to like Yo Gabba Gabba on Facebook and follow them on Twitter!

Did you like my *MOM*ents on Facebook and following on Twitter yet??

ALSO, have you purchased tickets to the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! tour? You can do so by clicking HERE! I can't believe they're coming to Philly the week of Lyla's 2nd birthday! Woot! Woot!

Ok, that's it for now! PLEASE PLEASE don't forget to vote for my Lyla!!

Thanks everyone!

Where-O-Where?

SO it seems like there is a mystery person in my house that likes to mysteriously hide, steal, get rid of certain items here. No matter how organized we get, these items always end up gone!

Here's a list of some of them:

1. Binkies- no matter how many we buy and store, for some reason we can never find any of the girls' binkies!
2. Hair Brushes- this mystery person must have a lot of hair to brush...
3. Tupperware Lids- seriously? where are they??
4. Nail Clipper- it's a very high maintenance mystery person...
5. Socks- now I know I put BOTH pairs in there but only one comes out...
6. Receipts & Coupons- mystery person likes to be thrifty too!
7. Bottle Lids- ok, this just really gets to me. I would love to know where all the lids to the girls' bottles are, aside from the one the hubby left at Target...
8. My Phone- good thing I have unlimited...
9. My Glasses- I think I have gone at least a month not knowing where it is!
10. My Sanity, Patience, Energy- still looking for these, if you find them, let me know!

Ever lose something that you even forgot you lost it and don't remember until you find it and have one of those "Oh there it is" moment?

Tell me about it...

-Natalie

Celebrate Dora's Birthday at Walmart!

Come celebrate Dora's Birthday at Walmart

with FREE cupcakes and photo cards!

When: Saturday, August 14th, 11am to 4pm

Where: Participating toy departments at Walmart Supercenters with bakeries

(Bring in your favorite photo digital or physical, to create your FREE 5x7 photo card at Walmart Photo Center)

*CLICK HERE to find an event near you*

Be sure to tune in to Nickelodeon on Sunday, August 15th at 8pm to see Dora's Big Birthday Adventure!

Truckin' Around

Ok, so it's been forever since I've posted anything on here about myself. I've just been super busy! But things are finally easing down so I will be posting a lot more!

In the meantime, I thought it would be funny to post a short vlog on me driving a tow truck! An 11 ton flat bed to be exact! Yup, little me driving a huge truck! Very funny!

I actually had a lot of fun and I'm thinking about doing a lot more of these vlog things...

What should my next one be on?? Any suggestions? What would you like to see me do? ;o)

Teething Bling: Review

Any of you who have children and went through the "teething" phase know how much our little ones love to grab and chew on whatever we have around our necks! And for those of you who have not entered that phase yet...brace yourself.

Right now Kalina is in that phase, which oh so fun! I love wearing jewelry, but since she started teething I haven't been able to because she immediately grabs on to my necklace and puts it in her mouth. So I just stopped wearing them. Insert sad face here.

I came across this great company called Smart Mom Jewelry that was launched in 2002 by 2 stay-at-home moms. I checked out their Teething Bling products and fell in love. Not only was this a solution for Kalina's teething habits but a solution for me to still be fashionable and wear jewelry.

Their products are made by the same material that most teething toys are made from. They are also non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead free! Totally safe for your precious one.

There is a variety of different products, colors and styles. I, of course, got the turquoise pendant. I have said in a previous post that is my color for the summer!

I love it! Kalina immediately was drawn to it! This is a great idea, totally hip as you can see all the celebrity mamas are wearing them and they make for a great gift!!

Teething Bling is a must have! Don't think just because it's a new thing and celebrities are wearing it that it's so expensive! They are totally affordable!!

And to top it off, Smart Mom Jewelry is granting all my *MOM*ents readers an additional 20% off!!

Use the code: S-SMJ at checkout!

Don't forget to check them out on Facebook & Twitter!

Get your teething bling on today!!

-Natalie

Price Products: Review

Price Products was kind enough to send me these two products to review. Ever since I've tried the Dwink Box and the Dripstik, they have not left the diaper bag! I take it with me every time I go out.

Dwink Box- Every parent out there can agree the anxiety we get when we hand our small children a juice box or pouch, especially when we are out in public and they are in a nice outfit. We all know what's going to happen as soon as we hand them that juice....

Well, with the Dwink Box worry no more! You can fit the juice box (even the small ones) or juice pouches right in there. It has comfortable grip handles, non skid bottoms and it's dishwasher safe. It's also available in 4 different colors!

Dripstik- This product just has been the best! You're actually getting two products into one! On one side, it holds frozen treats such as popsicles and the other holds the ice cream cone. Now here in Philadelphia, it has been SOOO hot and humid outside that anything frozen doesn't stand a chance. The melting process starts almost immediately. Again, the anxiety feeling of knowing what's soon to become of this frozen treat just takes over. With the Dripstik, I don't need to worry about the mess because it catches all the mess for me! No more chasing around with numerous amounts of sticky napkins and wipeys to catch every drip! This product is also dishwasher safe and is available in 6 different colors!

Check out Price Products to see all of their products that are made by parents, for parents. They have unique products that are so useful for us parents. It would also make for great gifts!

Also don't forget to follow them on Twitter and Facebook for awesome discounts!

Thanks to Price Products for providing me with these great products to review!

-Natalie

FREE Slurpee Day @ 7-EVELEN

HAPPY 7-ELEVEN DAY!!

Today is 7/11 so stop by a participating 7-ELEVEN store today for a FREE 7.11 oz. Slurpee drink! Can't think of a better way to cool down!

Visit www.slurpee.com for more information and locations.

Enjoy!

-Natalie

Iron Cupcake Challenge

Ok, it's that time again where bakers and cupcake lovers will come together for a very worthy cause and a goal to raise funds and awareness for the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. Bakers will compete in this challenge to see who will hold the title of Iron Cupcake Challenge Champion!

Kati's Kupcakes will once again host this great event. This month's event will be CANDY themed and they will be presented to several judges to decide who will be the next champion. Bring all of your friends and family to participate in this wonderful event with a great cause.

**Don't forget your appetite, because onlookers get FREE samples of all of the cupcakes and also bid on the auction items!!**

I'm SUPER excited to attend and judge my first Iron Cupcake Challenge. That's right! I'm one of the judges!! That means that I just HAVE to try every single cupcake, it's part of my job. They're forcing me!! ;o)

The event takes place TONIGHT @:

PLACE:

The Pop Shop (Famously featured of the FoodNetworks "Thrown Down with Bobby Flay" for their amazing grill cheeses).

729 Haddon Avenue

Collingswood, NJ

TIME:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

For more information click here!

PrintArtKids: Review

By now, you should know how much Lyla enjoys coloring, drawing, anything that has to do with art! Kalina will soon be following her big sister's footsteps. It's only a matter of time before their artwork takes over the house! My fridge is only so big and therefore I can only hang so many drawings...

If you're having this same issue that you do not know what to do with your kid's artwork, then I have a great idea for you!

I came across this company called PrintArtKids. They are not a franchise and is solely owned and operated by a mom, who was inspired by the multitudes of artwork created by her kids. PrintArtKids uses this artwork to enhance and bring cheerfulness to our lives! I think that is great! As a mom, I can totally relate and I think it's awesome that Abbe had the creative idea to start up this company.

will transform your kid’s vibrant flower painting into Notepads, handy for writing notes to teachers or for making to-do lists. The favorite Christmas ornament that your son made in 3^rd grade can be made into this year’s Holiday Card. Your daughter’s finger painting from kindergarten can become a one-of-a-kind Note Card. Imagine the excitement and pride your children will feel when seeing their artwork celebrated and enjoyed by family and friends!

In addition to superior print quality, PrintArtKids offers unmatched Personal Service and Attention to Details!! Abbe reviews and inspects every single order! You can't ask for better customer service than that.

By ordering from PrintArtKids, you support an independently owned and operated mom-owned business. As a way to "give back to the community", PrintArtKids frequently sponsors school and community fundraising events.

I got a chance to take a peek into some of the samples that they offer and the quality is superb. I can tell you first hand that their products are really cute. I think this is a great idea to turn your children's artwork into something very useful and unique, instead of just keeping them boxed away forever. It also makes for a great gift! I'm already gathering up my ideas and getting Lyla's artwork together for upcoming events that we have.

So go to PrintArtKids and check out what they have and start recycling your photos and artwork by turning them into useful things and great gifts for everyone!

You can also find them HERE on Facebook!

-Natalie