Seeryus Mama

I know you’ve seen this fella before.  Once again, I’m sick. It sucks. I’m going to take a few days to get back on my feet…I hope you’ll still hang in there with me!  Read More →

We feed this child.  A lot.  Yet, by listening to her, you’d never believe it.  Typically, on a normal day I hear “I wanna EAT!” 4, 593 times.  Okay, that number may be a smidgen high. Paige starts off the day with either pancakes or waffles (woofles, as she calls them).  Sometimes a piece of toast or cereal is added to that.  She usually has water, juice and coffee.  No, she doesn’t really drink the coffee, but she wants her own mug with coffee and cream. About 10:30, I hear “I wanna EAT!”.  So sometimes she has cheese, olives or dry cereal.  About 11:30, I hear “I wanna EAT!”.  I try to hold her off until noon…sometimes it happens,... [more]

Happy Thanksgiving!  I hope it’s a pleasant one for you and yours…if you please some giveaways… Enter to win a Jeep Jogging Stroller from Monkey Mayhem. My Organized Chaos is giving away a pair of Bobux shoes. Enter to win a Kodak Print and Prosper GC at I Like It Frantic. Mommy Mandy is giving away a Wii game pack and a fabulous bunch of goodies from Momologie. Win a Stocked Grocery Store from Gummy Lump. Mahayla’s Mommy is giving away a choice of outfit from CoCo BonBon’s. Enter to win a Mrs. Smith’s Diaper bag from Sandier Pastures. “Deal”ectible Mommies is giving away a $50 GC to Hasbrotoyshop.com and a Bilbo set. Now, it’s your turn! ... [more]

CHW5R2M7EDGS Please excuse…just working out some kinks!  Read More →

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to comment # 104 Nicole and Stevie! Recently, I was asked if I’d be interested in working with Moody Mamas.  No, we’re not adding to our family…let me be clear about that right now…not that I don’t want to! The holidays are such a busy and festive time.  It’s always go, go, go.  When you are pregnant or even nursing, you still want to look good!  That’s where Moody Mamas comes in.  Their clothing is stylish and comfortable. The “baby” of Marta Abrams and Elise Rosemarin was born in Spring 2008.  Oddly enough, neither one have ever been pregnant.  The did however, go through “Maternity... [more]

With the cooler months upon us here in Nebraska, I encourage the kids to play with “constructive” toys, rather than sitting around in front of the TV. We were introduced to K’NEX about 4 years ago, and Johnny played with them all the time.  He has that knack to not only read the directions to create, but he’s good at creating his own masterpieces.  K’NEX inspires creativity, builds self-confidence and encourages interaction among children and parents. Johnny received the 400 pc. Value Tub…and it was like Christmas all over again!  Included in the Tub is an instruction booklet with over 20 models to create.  Pictured is his own creation. Geared for kids... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to Badger Momma, comment #12. Sandra Lee says it best:  “Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring everyone together to celebrate a year of blessings. Serve savory and decadent dishes such as Savory Bread Pudding and Praline Sweet Potato Casserole on an inviting table, filled with rich colors and seasonal textures. Simple, time-saving shortcuts to create a meaningful feast can be found in my new book Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time. Give your gracious gathering a heartwarming start with my personal favorite, Joshua Bell’s album, At Home With Friends and greet guests at your door with a vibrant cocktail, such as a Peach and Apricot Cider or... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to comment # 79, Jeanine. Those who know me, know I’m a coffee drinker.  My other vice, ice tea.  I’m an occasional hot tea drinker though. I think I’d like it a lot more if I had a proper tea pot and loose leaf tea.  I’ve been eyeing all of the teas and gorgeous pots over at Golden Moon Tea.   I do know that my favorite tea (hot or cold) is English Breakfast Tea.  It’s said that a spot of cream and spoonful of sugar make it all the better. I’ve heard that the Oolong Tea is the best of the best.  Reading up on tea, it came from Southern China 5,000 years ago.  I’ve learned quite a bit about tea reading... [more]

I’ve been in a funk lately.  I can’t seem to shake it.  So, yesterday I took some me time.  I went to an auction.  Something I used to do before I started working at the library.  I miss it…working on Saturdays isn’t as easy as I thought it would be.  First, I spotted this beautiful piece…and kept my eye on it.  That’s about all I did.  I think it went for $75, which was a great price…just not for me! Then I found this lovely chair.  I entertained the idea of recovering it to match my set in the front room.  Unfortunately, they sold it with the chair next to it…which was a shame because it was a real p.o.s.  Now, I’m kicking myself…I... [more]

Back in September, I went to New York City for the unveiling of the Ninja Master Prep.  The Ninja has quickly become my best friend in the kitchen.  It’s a blender/food processor that really isn’t.  Nope, it’s so much more.  It comes with all the items pictured below.  It’s dishwasher and microwave safe.  Another bonus, all items are BPA free.  You really are in control of what you make! The Ninja Master Prep is used at least three to four times a week in our house.  From dicing my green peppers and onion for chili, mashing the bananas for banana bread, creating delicious frozen coffee drinks….the list can go on and on. The Ninja Master Prep is revolutionary... [more]

Congrats to Whitney, comment #214 and Jennifer-Eighty MPH Mom, comment #420.  Thank you all for taking the time to enter! A turkey dinner for eight as low as $20.  Yeah, you heard me right.  For as low as $20. That’s rocking, right?  Walmart is making that happen by offering Select Grade A Turkeys for 40 cents per pound.  Make magic happen by following using this guide and your own personal touches: One 12-pound Grade A turkey* Three 11 to 15.5-ounce cans Green Giant vegetables Two 14-ounce cans Ocean Spray cranberry sauce Three 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top stuffing One 5-pound bag of red potatoes One 12-count package of Sara Lee dinner rolls One 22-ounce pumpkin roll cake The fine... [more]

I know I’ve talked about it before, but Paige has “issues”.  I have to keep a watchful eye on her diet and get the biggest bang for our buck…so to say. It’s not surprising that 9 out of 10 kids lack enough fiber in their diets.  It’s just too easy to fall into the old quick and easy junk food diet. Well friends, I’m want to share with you a special treat.  Thanks to the Kellogg’s Company, kids (and adults) can get more fiber from two of their most popular cereals.  Apple Jacks and Froot Loops now have three grams of fiber per serving.  With ingredients such as whole-grain corn flour, whole-grain oat flour, oat fiber and soluble corn fiber…it’s... [more]

Some giveaways, if you please… Moody Mama Says is giving away a pair of Robeez shoes. 5 Minutes for Mom is having their annual Christmas Giveaway.  Check it out!! BabyLuxe{daily} has several giveaways going on.  Enter to win a scarf collection from Admiral Road and a gorgeous Mother of Pearl Bouquet Ring from A. Jaron Jewelry. Katydid and Kid is giving away a pair of Wee Squeak shoes. Enter to win a $50 GC from Shoebuy at Eighty MPH Mom! Coffee with the Mrs. is giving away a WII balance board and game from Jillian Michaels “Fitness Ultimatum 2010.” No Time Mommy is giving away a copy of Mickey’s Choo Choo Express. A Daily Dose of Toni is having a Battle the Bug giveaway. Now,... [more]

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you. 1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year? *I don’t really want anything this year.  Okay, that’s a lie, I’d love to get a new set of luggage (for BlogHer),  my plane tickets (for BlogHer) and conference pass (for BlogHer).  Notice a theme? 2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received? *My favorite handmade gift is an afghan that my great-grandma gave me when I was a teenager.  I love that blanket! 3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle? *Knitted anything.  I have... [more]

Lu had surgery yesterday to remove what I called her Lady Lump off of her hip.  Thankfully, it wasn’t cancer.  It was a cyst, to which she now has a drainage tube sticking out of her.  It’s disgusting. The poor puppy feels like poo…I wish I could make it better for her.  Here’s to hoping that tomorrow we can get that tube removed and she’ll be back to her Barky BonSchnauzer self, with 45 stitches.  It’s probably not that many, it just looks like it.  Read More →

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to Jennifer Tilson, comment #123. As a child, I was constantly singing Do-Re-Mi.  I can’t remember when the obsession started, but I’m willing to bet that The Sound of Music is fully responsible for my love of Broadway shows.  The Sound of Music first opened on Broadway 50 years ago this month.  In fact, it was the last musical collaboration between composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. The Sound of Music ran 1,443 performances on Broadway, toured the U.S. for several seasons and became an even longer-running hit in London when the first British production (1961) ran twice as long as its Broadway counterpart. Then,... [more]

Last Wednesday, the 4th graders at Jefferson performed an incredible Veteran’s Day program.  This is their music teacher, Mrs. Feusner’s first year…and she did an outstanding job! One of the songs they sang was American Tears.  It’s a song that will not only touch your heart, but remain there.  Written by Teresa Jennings, the lyrics to this wonderful song… American Tears Sometimes I think about America. About her struggles through the years. I think of people who, did what they had to do with the strength to act their fears. Sometimes I think about America.  About her future and her past. I know I’m blessed to be, living in Liberty. In a land where freedom... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to stacey dempsey! I was introduced to LilyMe a few weeks ago.  A lovely company run by a husband/wife team who sell these gorgeous charm bracelets imported from France.  Charms are either in gold plate or sterling silver and are strung on an adjustable satin cord.  Some charms can be customized with an engraved phrase, name or initials.  I’m told that these bracelets are all the rage in Europe.  Tweens, teens and moms can’t get enough of these simply lovely bracelets. I received the flat rose bracelet in sterling silver with a fuchsia cord.  It’s delicate.  Simple, yet stunning.  It just adds that extra touch…I find myself... [more]

TGIM!  It’s Monday Mingle!!  Remember, if  you want to join in, head on over to EightyMPH Mom for all the deets.  Without further ado, here we go…  Read More →

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Peggy Gorman, Jessie C., Lisa, Crysta Allen and Shelly. You’ve heard of Super Fruits, right?  You know the ones: Antioxidants: Prunes are rich in antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidants may play a role in disease prevention and may slow the aging process in both body and brain. Potassium:  Move over bananas! Ounce for ounce, Prunes have more potassium than bananas. Studies have shown potassium helps prevent hypertension and stroke. Heart Health:  Prunes can help play a role in preventing heart disease and chronic diseases because they’re rich in antioxidants, which slow the chemical process of oxidation and protect key cell components... [more]