Seeryus Mama

I’m sick. Johnny’s sick. Pea’s getting it too. Knock on wood, Brand isn’t sick. Yet. What I thought was my allergies yesterday, feels like I was ran over by a Mack Truck today. I really wanted to participate in Speedy’s Monday Mingle, Vlog style…but know I you all don’t want to see me like this. I don’t want to see me like this. I’m heading back to bed, then calling the doctor when the office opens. I hate being sick.  Read More →

I’m rather angry and upset. With myself. I have only one person to blame…me, myself and I. See, silly me, I assumed. Yes, I know what they say about assuming. Yeah. I’ve only been tidbit that since I heard it on Seinfeld many, many years ago. Yet, did I heed that advice? No. I missed out on an incredible opportunity. I’ve learned my lesson and it will never happen again. Thankfully, I’ve come out wiser. I hope! Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can – there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did. ~Sarah Caldwell Of course, that quote is speaking volumes to me right now. I’m going to remain positive... [more]

**This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Island Girl!!** More and more parents are turning to organic and natural products for their children. It’s not always easy to find all natural, organic candy. Because we all need a treat now and then, right? I figured one way to treat myself was by taking some of the treats that Surf Sweets sent out One of the items to took with me for the Relay for Life were my samples from Surf Sweets. My friend Lori and I munched on Jelly Beans and Gummy Worms as we walked. Talk about perfect sweetness. My mouth is watering now just thinking about it! Surf Sweets are different from other candies because they are Made with organic fruit juice and sweeteners Made... [more]

Some giveaways I’ve found: A Giveaway Addicted Mommy is giving away your choice of either a Mimi the Sardine Lunchbug or Backpack. Organize with Sandy is giving away a $500 room makeover from WalMart for Your Zone products.Mommy Mandy and The Pixel Boutique are giving you the opportunity to win an HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart web printer. The Daily Dish over at Boutique Cafe is giving away a Rebel Green lunch tote and tee. Enter to win a pair of either Small or See Kai Run shoes at Family Ties and Growing Pains!Therapeutic Reviews, Giveaways and More by The Mom Jen is giving away a $100 Dick’s Sporting Goods GC. Two giveaways ending on the 28th are… Berrie Sweet Picks... [more]

The second day into being two years old was trying. Very trying. And long. Bless that little lady, but I think the day just started off on the wrong foot. Maybe it was all of the birthday cake the night before. Screaming, kicking, crying, bossy britches and just out of control. Is this was two year old children are like? Because if that’s the case, I want my baby back! I don’t know how much more of that my ears could take. Finally, at 8:15 I said I was done. Paige had a rather quick bath and it was to bed she went. Mind you, she was more than ready and she knew it. Please someone, anyone, tell me that two year old kiddies don’t magically change overnight into screaming... [more]

Let’s start off with some facts from the Safety 1st Air Protect website: 1 in 4 car crashes involving children are side impact collisions. They are by far the deadliest type of collision for children, accounting for 1 in 3 child fatalities; nearly all of which are caused by head trauma. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in a crash, a child’s head is the body part most vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries, accounting for 95 percent of all injuries sustained. Between 1981 and 2001, frontal impact fatalities for all occupants dropped from 61 percent to 43 percent due to significant improvements in frontal crash protection according to the Insurance... [more]

L -You know I live for you O- Open my heart V- You are the very bestE - I can’t hold you enough -The Key of Love by Lanny Sherwin Paige-y Poo, my darling Pea. Two years since you’ve arrived. It’s amazing and astounding. I’m the luckiest Mama in the world, for you little lady, light up my life. You’ve provided me with plenty of laughter and so much love. I finally feel complete. You’ve got attitude and you know how to use it. When you smile, it fills the room with joy. It’s the best of both worlds. You are not only beautiful, but you are clever, independent and fierce. Friend, you can do anything, anything that you set out to do. You love with all... [more]

I’m inviting all of you, my wonderful readers on a journey. It’s going to be a 6 week trek that I have been dreading, yet looking forward to at the same time. Why? Because it’s working out, something I don’t like do do. I’m slowly changing my mind though, thanks to KettleWorx. It. Is. Incredible. No joke. The kind folks at KettleWorx sent me the KettleWorx Ultra 10 series. It starts with the “Six Week Body Transformation” – an easy, step-by-step program that guides you through six weeks of personal training. 4 DVDs: Intro, Cardio, Core, Resistance. It also includes: A 10-pound kettlebell – KettleWorx Premium Kettlebell The Ultimate Body... [more]

**This giveaway is closed. Congrats to FancygrlNancy!** I drink water all day long. Well, it’s either water or coffee, and I’m really trying to drink more water. Green Moose Boutique sent me the Ecowaterbottles Stainless Steel 33oz Flowers water bottle to try out. Along with the cap pictured, it also came with a sports cap. I love this water bottle! It’s chic, plenty large and I’m doing my part to stay green! Green Moose Boutique is an eco-conscious company dedicated to providing affordable green products that contribute to our planet’s sustainability. I like a company that works hard to keep our planet happy! Check out their Eco-Kids, Garden, Cleaner section... [more]

Yay for Friday! Aloha Friday that is… In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. My question this week is school related. How are school lunches in your area? They leave a lot to be desired here. There are three things he’ll eat, chicken patty sandwhich, chicken nuggets and walking taco. It has to be the reason I dread the back to school time.  Read More →

Recently, I was sent a copy of the book The Daddy Longlegs Blues by Mike Orstein. The synopsis:Daddy Longlegs will have kids singing along with his bluesy song as they read this hip picture book! He’s one cool cat who scats, an eight-legged drummer keeping the beat. He moves and grooves and gets funky across the floor. And one thing’s for sure: no one’s better at getting mellow on a saxophone, and bringing rhythm and soul into every child’s home. It’s an absolutely darling book! It is Ornstein’s first picture book, and he’s quick to mention that he is afraid of spiders and has no musical talent whatsoever. Illustrated by Lisa Kopelke, it’s got an urban, bohemian... [more]

It’s that time again, some giveaways happening around the blogosphere… Jamie’s Precious Peas is giving away a four pack from Green Bottle. A Couch with a View is giving away a $100.00 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card. Life in a House of Blue teamed up with WalMart to giveaway a $500.00 Gift Cart to make over your room with the Your Zone line. Mom Central is giving away an Electric Wagon as well as many other goodies! A Giveaway Addicted Mommy is Goin’ Green! Check out her giveaways, some of which include a Mimi the Sardine Splashmat and Naturepedic Organic Waterproof Mattress Pad. There is a P.B. Loco giveaway happening at Rockin’ Mama! The Veater Family... [more]

Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with Dove again. I love Dove products. Their shampoo and conditioner is out of this world! I’m going to share with you the all new Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture.Here’s the deal…All regular body washes cause dry skin damage. Shocking, right? I’ll tell you, I had no idea, but they damage proteins and lipids in the skin’s outer layer (called strtatum corneum) during the cleansing process which can lead to loss of critical moisture. We all know the effects of dry skin, that tightness, redness and irritation. My skin itches horribly when dry. Stop the press! Aren’t there body washes out there that clearly... [more]

I’m just now posting my Wordless Wednesday, it’s a special one…the Back to School He Goes edition! I’m now the mother of a 4th grader! We’ve always taken pictures on the steps. The first few…they were fine, then he was embarrassed about who might see. Ha! Plan was that I was going to walk him to school, but he decided that he didn’t want/need me. You know, there comes a time in every mother’s life…I just didn’t know it would happen so soon! It was after the above picture that he caught me taking pictures of him walking to school. So he ran the rest of the way. That kid cracks me up! Probably the only kid in Nebraska to wear a hoodie... [more]

My passion is reading. Generally, I’ll read anything I can get my hands on, especially smut er, chic lit. I scour Book Pages, Amazon and of course my favorite author websites. While reading the August Book Pages I noticed The Weight of Silence. I wrote this down and filed it in the “Must Read” file I’ve created. Then, the blog book tour email came. It was fate. Thanks to MotherTalk, I was sent The Weight of Silence, the debut book from Heather Gudenkauf. It happens quietly one August morning. As dawn’s shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark is sweet... [more]

**This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Gigi!!** I’m excited to share with you My Tot Clock. It’s so bloody smart! Thanks to sleep deprivation, Pamela Gonzalez needed something to help her then 2 year old the bed/night time concept. Since there was nothing out on the market, she took charge and created My Tot Clock. What’s so special about My Tot Clock? To begin, it’s not just a clock. My Tot Clock has five different settings for your toddler. Bedtime Waketime Naptime Timeout Encourage Each setting is color coded, it’s easy for your child to learn what phase they are in, or need to be in. It’s an excellent tool for little ones who can’t tell time.... [more]

The Relay for Life. What can I say? It was incredible. I’m so inspired by all of the people who were there, whether they were there in person, or in our hearts and spirit. I love the above photo. As we walked around the track, we stopped to pick up a bead for each lap. Being 5 laps in, I love that you can see the shadows of other walkers and the dirt track. It was fun to be able to see how far we’d gone. I had only stopped to take a short “salsa break” with fellow team members. We thrived on our Surf’s Sweets candy and bottles of water. It was so incredible to see all of the luminaries lit up. It was beautiful. We walked and walked and walked. However,... [more]

Get a workout while you walk. It’s an interesting concept…and it’s caught the world by storm! I see FitFlops everywhere…and of course I always stop to ask what that person thinks of them. Below you will find the 7 reasons why everybody is wearing FitFlops… 7 REASONS WHY EVERYBODY IS WEARING FITFLOP FOOTWEAR: FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending Microwobbleboard ™ technology, to give you a workout while you walk. Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop’s unique safely-tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg. They challenge... [more]

Tonight I will be walking in the Relay for Life. It’s my first year participating, but it means the world. I’m walking for my friend Christine. She’s a fellow blogger and one of the sweetest gals I know. It was just a short while ago that she found out she had cancer. The kicker? She found out on her birthday. Happy Birthday Cancer! Er, ummm, yeah. Not so much. However, the doctors said they have it all, so cancer, you are kicked to the curb! You really must read her posts, she says it better than I! Here’s to you Christine! I love you and am so glad we are friends!  Read More →

I’m a “labeler“. I love getting out the sharpie and getting creative. Until I goof it up. Then, it’s not so fun. Lovable Labels to the rescue! This Canadian company began in 2003 after owner and President, Laura Porreca had to label everything when her child entered daycare. She knew there had to be a better way! Lovable Labels now includes an entire line of not only labels, but stationary as well. The Camper Cards are a pretty smart idea! We received the Back to School Pack to review. Talk about loaded! It’s available until September 30th and it includes 15 Sticker Labels, 60 Slimline Labels, 48 Press N’ Stick Clothing DOTS, 16 Shoe Labels, 2 Mini-Metal... [more]