What to Expect When You’re Expecting: A Movie Review

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I don't normally do movie reviews on this blog, but I have to (have to) right a wrong. Back when this movie was about to come out in theaters, I saw a trailer and made a harsh judgement.  I thought the moview looked offensive.  I thought it was going to be an hour and a half showcasing how horrible pregnancy is. I was wrong. Hobbs and I found the movie on Netflix the other night and watched it (for free, well except for the price of our monthly Netflix … [Read more...]

Save Money on Tires! #springsavings

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I know how much buying all new tires can hurt you right in the pockets! Earlier this year, I lost my car keys.  You know the kind of car key that has a chip built in (do they all have these now??)?  Well those are QUITE expensive to replace.  Mine would have cost $250.  I was THRILLED when the leasing office called 3 days after I lost them to say … [Read more...]

{Wordless} We Would Like to Go to the Beach!

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Breastfeeding Should be Supported by All Employers #SocialPower

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Social Power for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you're one of my readers, you know that breastfeeding is an issue that is important to me.  I found a way to help solve one of the major problems I had with being able to nurse Cupcakes: pumping at work. There is a law stating that a women must be allowed to have reasonable time and space (not a bathroom) to breastfeed at work.  But this only applies to places … [Read more...]

I <3 My Blog {Hop}

and I just want to shout it from the Internet-tops! And why shouldn't we??  We put so much effort into our blogs; we pour our hearts and souls into our little computer screens; we get personal; we help each other.  How much time do you spend coming up with ideas and beautifying your blog?? There's no reason we shouldn't be proud of them and share our best writing! Come every Monday and link up your favorite post that you wrote this past week. Party Etiquette Required: Link up your … [Read more...]

This Summer, I Think I’ll Try Dresses… Checking out Sears!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sears for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever seen the movie trailer for the two bloggers who meet and start falling in love.  Then they're running toward each other, about to jump into a romantic embrace, when suddenly (and very unexpectedly), they both crash into a big refridgerator??   I hate that commercial.  I was SO excited that they had finally come out with a romantic comedy starring two … [Read more...]

Thunder, Cookies, Paint and other Saturday Laughs

2013-05-14 18.16.00

5.) Cupcakes was sitting with me on my bed and we were just bouncing and singing this Yo Gabba Gabba song together, "There's a party in my tummy!  SO YUMMY SO YUMMY!  There's a party in my tummy!  SO YUMMY SO YUMMY!" etc... 4.) Suddenly she wanted something that was on my vanity.  Eventually I figured out that the object of her desire was an old makeup brush (that used to be my mom's).  So I gave it to her.  I went about my business of packing for our bonfire (#GBF13) and then noticed … [Read more...]

How to Choose a Pram

So, you’re having a baby! You probably have lots of things to think about, ranging from purchasing baby clothes to deciding on your birthing plan. Choosing the right pram is one of many important decisions you will need to make during the months leading up to the birth of your little one. Here is a guide put together to help you on your search for the perfect pram. What types of prams are available? ·      A 3 in 1 pram system includes a car seat, pushchair and a carrycot. This is … [Read more...]

7QT: Redwings, Rumchata, Sponsorship Opp and More!

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- 1 - Happy Friday! Enjoying the warm weather?  (If you have warm weather where you are that is) - 2 - Redwings I'm a huge Redwings fan but I live in Chi-Town.  That makes it very very difficult to go to work when the Wings are playing the Hawks in the playoffs!  Let the inter-office rivalry (is it really a rivalry when its everyone vs you??) begin... P.S. It doesn't help when your team LOSES the first game.  Let's get it together, boys! - 3 - I Stay up too Late... - 4 … [Read more...]

Daycare Update

2013-05-06 13.04.43

Hi everyone!  Cupcakes and I just completed our second week having her come to daycare full time (by full time, I mean all day three days a week).  It is STRESSFUL getting her ready in the morning.  I am *not* a morning person.  It is a HUGE accomplishment for me to get out of bed every morning and then out the door in time for work.  Now I have to get another person ready?!  AND still be on time?! We're doing ok though... better than I thought.  We haven't been late yet, though … [Read more...]