Seeryus Mama

I’m sure I’ve mentioned it…but just in case you’ve forgotten, Brand and I were married on Valentine’s Day.  Surprisingly enough, Brand was the one who wanted to get married on that particular day.  Romantic, right?  Yeah, well, he’s not.  He picked that day because it’s easy to remember, and in a sense, kills two birds with one stone.  No guy wants to forget his anniversary. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many couples are planning the perfect evening out.  I can’t tell you the last time we went on a actual date.  I mean, we always seem to have one or both of the kids in tow…and that’s okay.  Perhaps that’s... [more]

I love football.  High school, college and pro.  I love it all!  Of course, I bleed red with my Nebraska Huskers, but we’re also fans of the New York Jets.  While I was disappointed that they didn’t make it to the Superbowl, I’m a fan of the New Orleans Saints…it’s all good! That said, the Superbowl is one of my favorite days of the year.  I make finger foods for the family to enjoy all night long.  Last year we had, spicy wings, spinach artichoke dip, bbq meatballs, 7 layer mexican dip and stuffed puffed pastry bites.  It was delicious…and fun!  I’d have to rate it as a perfect day.  I guess that is why I’m excited for the game on Sunday. ... [more]

When I get stressed, I get canker sores. It’s been that way since I was a child.   It’s brings me to the “OMG, Sweet Baby Jesus” mode that often includes tears.  Seriously, it hurts to eat, drink and talk because I don’t get one canker sore,  I usually get 5 or 6…and they are huge.  TMI, I know. I jumped at the chance to try Canker Cover! Canker Cover is the only over-the-counter canker sore treatment shown in clinical studies to significantly speed treatment.  The pill shaped patch adheres to the sore and forms a gel patch that protect the sore, relieves the pain and speeds treatment.  In two separtate clincal studies, Canker Cover was shown to heal... [more]

I love having big prints of the kids, from Johnny’s sporting activities to Paige feeding the ducks.  It’s easy to get digital photo enlargements, up to 59″ x 100″ from OnlinePosterPrinting.com. The make it easy to get your digital photos on paper. **WIN!!** A lucky Seeryus Mama reader will win an 18X24″ Poster Print in either high gloss or semi gloss from  OnlinePosterPrinting.com.  To enter, tell me about the picture you’d love to have made into a rolled poster.  This giveaway will close on February 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM CST. Extra Entries Available…(after mandatory first entry, please leave separate comments for each completed) Follow me on Twitter... [more]

Ironically enough, before I knew about this campaign, I had bought a bottle of Suave Kids No More Tangles for Paige…and our love affair with Suave started all over again.  Then, I heard about the Suave Kids “Wash Them Grow” program.  The package arrived last night and Paige couldn’t wait for bath time!  We received the Strawberry Body Wash, Berry Body Wash, Free and Gentle Body Wash and perhaps my favorite the Moisturizing Body Wash.  I like the Suave Kids because it’s perfect for both kids to use.  Suave Kids products are perfect for babies, on up to the independent child: Nurture Your Baby’s Firsts – While enjoying all your baby’s firsts,... [more]

I love candles and smellies (ahem, good smellies) in the house.  What I don’t love is the black soot that comes from the candles.  Perhaps something is wrong with my house, but I’ve had several brands of candles fill my front room with soot and smoke, to the point that the smoke detector goes off.  I’m left with sooty walls and furniture/toys/floors that must be washed. I’m no longer worried about a soot filled room with Scentsy.  Scentsy is a wickless candle system.  Using a warmer heated by a light bulb, bars of wax are heated releasing their delicious scents. Amazingly enough, Scentsy is a rather new company…yet it’s grown so fast.  Having celebrated... [more]

I’ve found a scrumptious site that I have to share!  It’s a great little place known as The Tots. Founded by a stay at home mom, The Tots is dedicated to bringing unique gifts for both babies and toddlers.  From the handmade to the trusted brands.  You will love what you’ll find. For instance, Tell me that this Cherry Flurry Silk Flower Headband isn’t on every toddlers wish list.  I think it would make an excellent Valentine’s Day gift for my little Paige. Spoil those newborns with the Olive and Merlot Booties.  Made with cashmere marino wool, I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you they give me baby fever. I know I feature items for girls…I... [more]

Being that it’s National Fiber Focus Month, Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies fit right in! That’s right, I have yet another way to get fiber in to my little lady.  And it’s so easy! Paige loves her Fiber Gummies!  I love them because: 1.5 grams of fiber per gummy Sugar-free, zero calories Great tasting, all natural fruit flavors NOT  a laxative Often times Paige will have some sort of fruit snacks during the day.  She likes them in a mug and it’s easy for me to toss in several Fiber Gummies.  With their fun penguin shape, Paige doesn’t even notice the difference.  The Fiber Gummies are dentist approved too. I’ll admit, Paige loves her veggies…but there... [more]

Lego’s and Norah Jones.  It’s probably not a combination you’d associate with each other.  Back in November Norah Jones released a new album, The Fall. Included on that album is the song Chasing Pirates. It’s a song that has stuck with me…and the video is pretty darn creative, of course being a fan of NYC, you can see why!  You can find Chasing Pirates here on Seeryus Mama and on the Norah Jones Hulu Channel.  Norah Jones and Lego’s have teamed up to promote her new album, The Fall and Chasing Pirates…which means an incredible giveaway for you! Ahoy mateys! A LEGO(R) theme classic comes ashore again, creating an all-new hunt for buried treasure... [more]

Happy Birthday to the King of Rock and Roll!  That right, today we celebrate the King’s 75th birthday. In commemoration of the King of Rock & Roll’s 75th birthday, Legacy Recordings released Elvis 75 – Good Rockin’ Tonight, the ultimate career-spanning collection of seminal recordings by Elvis Presley.  Elvis 75 – Good Rockin’ Tonight is a four CD, 100 song collection.  It’s currently available everywhere. Elvis 75 – Good Rockin’ Tonight presents 100 songs, a broad collection of hit singles, deep album tracks, live performances, and rarities. The tracks appear in strict chronological order of recording dates over the course of... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to The Halton Mom! Coleman is currently giving away a $25.00 gift certificate every day for 50 days!  Entering is super easy, simply follow Coleman on Twitter and tweet the answer to this question: “What would you buy this holiday season from Coleman.com and why?” Make sure you put @colemancampfire in your tweet.   Entries are limited to one per person/Twitter account per day.  Find the official rules here.  Open to US residents only. Those who know me know that I am not a camper.  Nope, nada, no way.  Thankfully, Coleman offers more than just camping goods.  I’d love to have this puppy for my backyard. Wouldn’t that... [more]

Here are your random numbers: 214 Timestamp: 2009-12-29 15:02:13 UTC © 1998-2009 Mads Haahr Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional | Valid CSS Web Design by TSDA Congrats to John Darrow! Thanks to everyone who took time to enter! Aside from diamonds, chocolate is a girls best friend.  Oh yeah.  After being contacted by Ritter Sport, I knew it’s something that my family would be interested in trying.  Let’s face it, you just can’t find really good chocolate in the middle of Nebraska.  Now I know why, it has to come from Germany and be squared. Well, you can certainly find really good chocolate from Ritter Sport.  It all started in 1912, when Alfred Ritter and his wife,... [more]

Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 180 Timestamp: 2009-12-29 14:47:31 UTC © 1998-2009 Mads Haahr Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional | Valid CSS Web Design by TSDA Congrats to Nuri! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gummy Lump before.  Paige is still serving up cake when you wish for a piece! Recently they sent the Slice and Bake Cookies for our family to enjoy.  Just in time for tomorrow’s Marathon Cookie Day! This super cute wooden set includes 12 cookies and 18 colorful toppings, knife, spatula, kitchen mitt and cookie sheet. Just another in the wonderful line of Melissa and Doug toys, the Slice and Bake Cookies can be found on Gummy Lump for... [more]

Here are your random numbers: 96 Timestamp: 2009-12-29 14:55:07 UTC © 1998-2009 Mads Haahr Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional | Valid CSS Web Design by TSDA Congrats to Angie!! Friday, at 3:30PM CST, Johnny is officially on Christmas Break.  He and I have our Marathon Cookie Day planned for Sunday.  We are planning on making 15 (and maybe more!) different kinds of cookies and maybe, just maybe the Butterfinger Popcorn Balls. Just in time for our cookie baking day, Nestle Family came to the rescue with a Nestle Family Holiday kit.  Included is coupons from Toll House (which have the best chocolate chips, hands down), Carnation Evaporated Milk and Breakfast Essentials, Stouffer’s,... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to Eileen Richter, comment # 26! I’ve had the pleasure of working with Erin Saelens, a fellow mother and owner of the Bot Tots Boutique.  With a host of different characters, Bot Tots provides bright and colorful organic clothing for babies and toddlers. Bot Tots’ mission is to create unique and fun children’s apparel for the modern family, while simultaneously serving foster youth. We pledge to donate 5% of all proceeds to In My Shoes, INC., an organization that provides mentors and social events to foster youth. As an environmentally and socially conscious company we offer 100% organic apparel and print our books on 100% recycled paper. Our... [more]

Congrats to Kim, comment # 10!! “Scientist in the HOUUUUSE!” That’s right!  Sid is rockin’ the Seery household.  I’ve already told you about our love for Sid the Science Kid here.  We’re either watching Sid, eebee or Mickey Mouse.  I’m excited to share with you the Talkin’ Sid the Science Kid !  In case you didn’t know, Sid the Science Kid is an animated television series on PBS Kids.  It stars Sid, a funny and inquisitive 5 year old.  Along with his friends, Gabriela, May and Gerald, they learn about all the world has to offer through discovery, activity and fun.  With the help of Teacher Susie, the kids are able to experiment and... [more]

This giveaway is now closed.  Congrats to Laurie Murley, comment # 76! In my quest to get organized, I’ve come across Joey Junior Purse Organizers. I have been using the Original Purse Organizer for a while and I have to say, it works!  I carry a large handbag, I always have, always will.  Usually, my stuff ends up at the bottom and I’m left digging.  Keys, iPod, phone, tissues, chapstick.  It drives me nuts!  Since I’ve been using the Joey Junior Purse Organizer, I’m able to keep my purse tidy.  Instead of carrying a bag full of stuff around, I feel like I carry my wallet, a current book and the Purse Organizer.  When I feel like changing purses, I have 3 things... [more]

Oi Vey, I can’t get the screen shot to upload, winner was comment # 63, Kimberly! I’m so lucky to have a little girl who loves music as much as her mama does!  There is no doubt that Paige gets her love of music, ahem, Christmas music, from me.  Recently, Denon Records sent our family  Curious George:  A Very Monkey Christmas soundtrack to enjoy.  It’s the music from the first ever Curious George Christmas movie. By the way, check your local listings, A Very Monkey Christmas will be airing several more times this month on PBS Kids.  Check your local listings for exact dates and times. We haven’t had a chance to watch A Very Monkey Christmas yet, but we have Curious... [more]

Congrats to Badger Momma, comment # 56! I’ve been good all year…oh yes, I have.  Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, put some goodies from Eden Fantasys on your list. Just in the nick of time, I Rub My Duckie is locked and loaded, ready for you to order!  The vibrating Holiday Ball Santa Duckie comes as pictured above, sealed in a clear ornament.  Dressed as Santa, he (or she) is waterproof.  Available for a limited time only for $29.99 Check out the Candy Cane.  It’s a high quality, festive glass wand by Don Wands reasonably priced at $35.99.  Its sleek and smooth with a perfect g-spot curve.  Great for single or couple play.  Have fun with it!  I mean, it... [more]

Congrats to Kelli, comment # 58!! A friend of mine, Sara, has started working with Discovery Toys.  A company that sells educational, yet fun toys.  What I like about Discovery Toys is that they have toys for infants up to school age kids. That’s her daughter, Violet, isn’t she lovely?  Violet has had a lot of fun with all of the toys she’s been able to try out.  Her favorite is the Super Yummy Teether.  This teether has 5 differently textured heads that encouraged sensory exploration.  It’s very durable, top shelf dishwasher safe, easy to hold on to and it even has a vanilla scent. One of the biggest hits at Sara’s parties has been the Motor Works.  Geared... [more]