A Call to Higher Places

How cute is that!

2011-10-11T15:50:00.000-05:00

Last night I was in a sewing mood and decided to make something for Joshua.

I ended up making a cute little tool belt for the little Fixer upper!!

True store - My son got a Handy Manny tool set for his birthday. He LOVES it... and do you know that the screw driver can REALLY take out screws? UH yah... when I came across a toy of his that had the back, screw, and batteries removed I was baffled as to how it got that way. And Joshua proceeded to show me how he did it. Uh oh! :-D So ya... He has tools and he KNOW how to use them people! :-D

The tool belt turned out SUPER cute and SUPER easy to make so I ( :-D ) knocked out of a few more out of some oh so cute fabrics I have left from their quilts.

Go check them out in my Etsy store! Great Christmas Present eh!

:-D

In a Meal Planning Rut?

2011-10-05T10:13:00.000-05:00

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Pictures, Pinterest, iPhones...

2011-10-05T09:50:00.000-05:00

Is it just me or does anyone else not like to upload their pictures from their iPhone? I take so many... probably to many. But that's the convenience of having a camera with you at all times eh? So our kids will never say "I have NO pictures as a kid!" HA That's a sentence of the past for sure!

So I'm checking out this Pinterest thing.... So far it seems cool. But I've only been on for a few minutes! :-) The idea of putting all my Fav things in one spot does seem intriguing.

Ah laundry.... I really have embraced and love cloth diapering! And a cute little bum in a cloth diaper? Adorrrable!!!!

Cute little feet

Oh yah its back!

2011-09-10T17:43:00.000-05:00

I finally took my sewing machine in to the shop to get it fixed. And I've been sewing non stop since I got it back! I had a pile of things waiting for it's arrival! :D

And boy can my machine sew awesome. Nothing like a machine that is just perfect for you. Can you tell I love to sew and that I love my machine? My Pfaff is my third baby. Haha.

First I finished up Joshua and Evans quilts for the bunk bed. They turned out perfect! Love the colors and that it actually turned out pretty much like I pictured for my little boys room!

I added two matching pillow cases and a curtain to finish up the room. I'm very happy with the final results!!!

I then made up 4 baby slings. 3 for Etsys and one for my sweet sisnlaw. Loved the blackn cream material I found for hers!

Next was wet bags. Yes. Wet bags. :D For cloth diapers. I started using cloth diapers at home for my boys about a month and a half ago to cut down on the cost of diapering two kiddos. I actually ended up loving it! Crazy eh! Its not actually as bad as you would think. And after my poor little baby's bum was bleeding with a rash of sorts from disposable diapers after being out and about for 2 days I decided we are pretty much switching to cloth full time for him. So I made a large wet bag for dirty diapers for the nursery an then 2 small wet bags for the diaper bag. They were very easy to make and actually were quite inexpensive.

And lastly, what do you do when your fav little outfit for your baby has been eaten by the dryer and unwearable?! You appliqued 4 shirts of course with it!!! :D One for said baby, one for big brother, one for a tiny friend and one for Etsy! Till you have nothing but scraps! :-)

And then you clear and put away all sewing stuff so you have a dining room table for a little while again. Till next time.

Help us Win!

2011-06-08T14:25:00.000-05:00

Help us win a photo session and photo credit!

How you can help:

Go to Back Roads Photography Facebook page and like them!

Then in the Photo Contest album find our picture and LIKE IT! :-D

Its THAT EASY!

Thanks so much!

Zoobooks Deal!

2011-05-26T10:34:00.000-05:00

Deal Pulp has a great deal on Zoobooks!
Would make a GREAT birthday present for a little kid! Joshua LOVES to go get the mail! :-D

$15 for a 1-Year Subscription to Zoobies, Zootles, or Zoobooks from Zoobooks.com ($29.95 Value)

Coupons ect...

2011-05-26T00:22:00.000-05:00

So I had some questions about my coupon binder so I thought I would show you a few more pictures to help ya out. :)

Take all the inserts from one date and type (RP) and put them together in one plastic insert.

And then seperate it with a plastic tab divider. And repeat! :-D

And to prove to you that you CAN save money with coupons!

This total retail value was $247.93!

And I ONLY paid $26.89!!!!

Thats almost a 90% savings!

The swim diapers alone retail for $59.94!

Oh yah!

Potty Training

2011-05-24T10:39:00.000-05:00

I'm from a large family, babysat my nieces for the first 2+ years of their life, and have been around ALOT of toddlers.... so you would think potty training for me would be a breeze?

I'm hoping and praying it is but in reality I know that it could go really bad or go really good!

I decided after 4 or so months of my son telling me that he was "potty"ing in his diaper that is was time to go ahead and make the jump! He's 2 months shy of being 2 but is talking quite well and understands very well that he is going to the bathroom in his diaper and doesn't care for it.

We are currently on day 2 of training! I picked a week out that we would be home for sure from 8-8 so that he had a full day each day of learning to tell me and go on the potty!

The first few hours of day one was quite amusing. He went poo on the toilet as he has done off and on for the last 4 months just fine. A few mins later when he went potty in his underwear he was quite interested in this wetness. :-D

After 4 times of going in his underwear he figure out what was going on. And we made it to the potty the rest of the day. Until bedtime and we had a accd right before bed.... we both were getting tired! LOL
I was amazed it had gone as well as it had! :-)
On to day 2! Hoping and praying it goes as good as it did yesterday! And if it doesn't that I will have patience and not stress out! :-D

My Coupon Binder

2011-05-21T13:44:00.000-05:00

It was high time for me to do something with my coupon binder....

I still don't cut all my coupons! Way to time consuming in my opinion for the stores we have in South Texas.

They are sorted by type (SS, RP, & PG) and then in those sections I used plastic tab dividers to separate each date. I use to have them all in a few plastic inserts and they got messed up easily.

Much nicer and easier to find stuff!

And my old coupon organizer was well used so I made myself another one! Pretty eh!

I have one left for sale to! :-)

Now on to great deals! :-D

Some days

2011-05-03T21:55:00.000-05:00

Some days I never get out of my PJs or get a shower...
Some days I seem to be making just one more cup of coffee to keep me alert...
Some days I barely seem to get something for dinner ready at a decent time...
But every day I love that I am the mommy to these two littles!

Who needs reg clothes when they are just gonna get snot and spitup on them!
The coffee helps me stay on my toes when big brother decides to feed little brother his cereal or pull him out of his swing! And of COURSE snap that pic as quick as I can of that sweet little face saying MOMMY HELP ME!
And yes, more cereal can be dinner!
I love it and know I will miss this!

Life with 2 boys

2011-03-30T11:29:00.000-05:00

Has it already been 2 weeks since our new little man has joined our family!?!

So far the adjusting to life as a family of 4 has been pretty smooth. Joshua has been doing so good as a big brother! We are still working on being gentle and baby is asleep please don't kiss him now! :-) But all in all Joshua loves his little brother and loves to show it! Lots of kisses, wants to hold him all the time, he will try to help unbuckle him from his swing if hes fussing...

Mommy's getting alittle more sleep now and not up every hour and a half to feed a little baby who thinks he is starving! :-D He's been sleeping for about 2 1/2-3 hrs for the first 2 feeding at night then alittle shorter after that.

Evan is for the most part a very content baby just like his brother was! Doesn't fuss when hes not being held and loves to just lay and look around when hes not asleep. He does have a set of good lungs though when he is hungry!

It's been a bit of an adjustment after Daddy went back to work but we are getting thru each day! Keeping up with a 20 mn old and a brand new baby! :-)

Evan William

2011-03-26T17:39:00.000-05:00

So unlike his big brothers Birth story, here is Evan's story...

March 14
I had a Dr. apt that morning. I had been dilated to a 2 already for about 2 weeks. Seemed I had gone to a 3 and was progressing some where my Dr said she wouldn't be surprised if he came that week! Two weeks before my due date and 3 weeks earlier than Joshua was born from his due date! Wow I was kinda surprised! I had been having braxton hicks but nothing yet that was time able. That evening around 5 time able contractions kicked in. We waited for about 2 hrs timing them and they seemed to come pretty strong and steady so my hubby wanted to be on the safe side and go in to the hospital. I was a bit reluctant as I didn't want to go in and then go home. :-D
We got to the hospital and they hooked me up to see how things where going. And I was having good time able contractions but I was not progressing at all. And the Dr on call happened to be the ONE Dr in the practice that wouldn't do VBAC's.... so after quite some time we decided to go ahead and go home and see if things would kick in in the morning when a new Dr was on call that would do a VBAC. Or atleast let me TRY...

March 15
I cont' to have great time able contractions so I called my Dr up and she said to come into the office so she could see how I was progressing and go from there.
We made it up to the office and found out I had progressed to a 4.... after over 12 hrs.. lol slow and steady. 2 Dr's that would do VBAC's where on call for the next 48 hours so I was good to have the baby anytime in the next 2 days! :-D So she said go walk and see if things would kick high gear! We dropped Joshua off at a friends for the afternoon and went to the mall and a few other stores walking walking walking... I'm sure I looked quite the site. Because I was having nice contractions while walking but nothing that was causing major pain. Just enough to make me pause for a min and then keep on going. By 4 maybe 5 I was pooped. No more walking. I just wanted to go to bed. The contractions seemed to get stronger as we walked but didn't feel like I was still doing anything. So we picked up Joshua and headed home.

March 16
My mom had come over the night before and stayed the night so Steven went on to work in the morning hoping that in a few hours he would get a call to go to the hospital. It took a bit longer than that but around 2pm I started to have much harder contractions that were coming faster than before. After about 45 mins of them I decided yah it was time to go in. I would hate to have a baby at home just knowing how my previous birth went!!!!
We headed on in and got to the hospital and got hooked up only to find out that somehow the Dr who would do a VBAC had already gotten off and the Dr that wouldn't do a vbac was back on call! And I had progressed to a 5-6... so I wasn't going anywhere. We prayed that the Dr would either see if someone else would come in to cover her or that she would reconsider and let me try to do a VBAC. The Dr finally agreed to do it and she came in to break my water and check me.. only to find out that I was actually a 4... uhhh... what.... not sure how that happened! Will never know if the nurse or Dr was "incorrect" but ya...
So after breaking my water at 8:30pm and contractions started to hurt much more! :-D Lasting for longer. But you guessed it, not doing ANYTHING. We waited and waited till around 11 we decided that considering my previous birth the best option for us was now a CS. So at around 11:30 I was wheeled in and at 11:53 our sweet little baby boy was born. Just 7 mins shy of Saint Patricks day but I didn't care! :-P And when they pulled him out I heard one nurse say Congrats on your baby GIRL.. and before I could go WHAT she said On never mind hes a BOY and his plumbing works JUST fine! :-P Meaning he peed all over already! LOLS

Recovery lasted a bit long because the spinal was working WELL and I could not move my legs beyond the time it should start to wear off. And they brought me my sweet little man to me in recovery so I could nurse him. He was doing awesome and had no problems at all.

Evan's birth was so different than Joshua's that recovery has been MUCH easier. I still am tired, sore, and all that but I am recovering much better than I did with Joshua. Which I am very thankful for considering I have 2 Little's now. :-)

Our new little man

2011-03-24T20:06:00.001-05:00

Evan William

March 16, 2011

Born 11:53 pm
8 lbs, 5 oz and 20"

A healthy boy!

Melting Mommys heart from the start.

Sigh...

Big brother kisses.

And one more to melt your heart! :-)

bumGenius Giveaway!

2011-03-09T11:31:00.000-06:00

Heres how you can win a bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diaper Kit valued at $370!!!

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37 weeks and feeling so ready!

2011-03-06T10:11:00.000-06:00

Still very preg! :-)
2 1/2 weeks till C-day!
I do find myself wondering and hoping I will go into labor before that date... at every BH I think.. is this it???? :-D
But resting in the comfort that He does all things well!!!!

At the moment I'm snuggling with my sweet lil boy whos been under the weather with fevers for the last few days. Hoping he starts to feel better SOON!

Free Canvas or $50 off!

2011-03-02T09:18:00.000-06:00

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That’s right! For March ONLY

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I LOVE mine! And I can't wait to get one for the new little guy!

Go here to get your Free 8x10 canvas or credit for $50 towards any other size!

Ramblings

2011-03-01T13:11:00.000-06:00

Whille Joshua played outside today I raked out part of my garden and got it ready to put some herbs in it! Still need to get some tomato plants to get in the ground. Thinking thats all the gardening I'm gonna be able to do this season. But give me some fresh basil and I'm a happy girl!

Just made these yummy little things...

From this recipe Blueberry Muffins
Love the Blog I am Gluten Free! Her recipes always turn out just right and I don't have to tweak them much if at all!

Speaking of tweaking... or twitching... my EYE won't stop! :-P Figure I need more sleep but thats not happening at 36 1/2 weeks preg with a 1 1/2 year old little boy.

So I brew more coffee instead. Yummy freshly roasted beans from my dad. Oh yah it makes a good cuppa java! With a little brown sugar and frothed cream. :-)

While these hot little muffins cool I need to go pick up that 1/4 bucket of oxi clean that somehow slipped out of my hand on the way out of the cabinet and went all over the back side of the freezer.... yah thats gonna be a sight to behold. :-D My prego body trying to do that... uh huh wish you could see eh!

Maybe just MAYBE it will put me in labor!

Hm...
Off to go see!
:-D

Fearfully and wonderfully made

2011-02-24T17:14:00.000-06:00

My heart has been heavy for some friends of ours who recently found out their little baby possibly has Turner syndrome. And then hearing today of a friends friend who just lost their baby at 33 weeks.... tears at my heart.

Last night as I was laying on the couch poking back at my sons little foot as he kicked me in utero I prayed for Joey and Jamie and the little life our Creator has knit inside her.

Praying praying praying ...

Praying for the little life in me and the worries of how birth will go will be replaced with peace thru all.

Comforting in knowing that HE knows all!

Love this pic of our baby at just over 10 weeks! Seems like so long ago!
Cannot wait to meet our new son!!!!

We love E-I-E-I-O

2011-02-23T14:53:00.001-06:00

Joshua loves to read! But his fav I would say right now is the book Old McDonald had a Farm....
And we sing E-I-E-I-O! :-D

Facebook Giveaway! $25!!! 250 Likes!

2011-02-12T14:51:00.000-06:00

If you haven't been by to check it out already HandMade by Cole has a Facebook page so you can keep up with whats new on our Etsy page!

And to make it fun we are going to be giving away a $25 GC to HandMade by Cole to one of Facebook Fans after we hit 250 likes!

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So pass the word along and Like our Facebook Page!!!!!

Oh sweet little, please listen to mommy....

2011-02-01T21:37:00.000-06:00

I knew it was coming.... and it was what we plan... but I still am hoping it doesn't have to be this way!

Whats that you say?

The date set for our little boy's arrival if he doesn't come on his own. Via C-Section. We've talked about it alot and we know that if he decides to be like his big brother and wants to stay comfy inside mommy that's what will happen.

It seems kind of weird to me, knowing that my son will be here before the set date or on that date... but not after. With Joshua going a week late it was such a waiting game that its hard for me to wrap my brain around it with this little boy!

I do pray that my body will decide to be different this time around and actually go into labour before my due date and we perhaps will have an uneventful delivery. But knowing that it could not be a possibility is ok. Joshua's birth was not something I ever want to repeat again for sure!

Looking forward to meeting this new little life that is currently residing in me. The kicks and moves across my belly. For Joshua to meet his little beebee as he calls my belly now!

Only a few more weeks!

Book Review - A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury

2011-02-01T09:30:00.029-06:00

A Book review.

A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Thomas Nielsons BookSneeze program.

A beautiful but heartbreaking love story. This book helps remind you that with God all things are possible. John and Abby married for almost 22 years have drifted apart to the point of divorce.

The love they had was dying behind fading faith, work and every day busy life that they let get between them. The battle that rages between Satan, personal thoughts, and God’s unwillingness to give up is so powerful.

I loved this book because it truly held marriage up in high esteem.

This book did have a typical story line of love, fail, fairytale ending. But despite that I thought it was well done in getting the story of true forgiveness and God's faithfulness to his children across.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

New Line on Etsy

2011-01-26T16:10:00.000-06:00

Have a moment? Check out my new line in my Etsy store!

Upcycled Jean Skirts for your little girl!

I take a pair of jeans and make them in to adorable little girls boutique skirts!

So far I have 4 listed but have many more in the making so keep an eye out for all little girls sizes!

Great for the coming spring for your little girl!!!!

1 1/2 years

2011-01-25T10:11:00.000-06:00

Love you little man!

He's 30 3/4" tall and weights 25.8 lbs

Share gift ideas for Valentine's day and WIN!

2011-01-25T08:58:00.000-06:00

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2011-01-19T13:17:00.002-06:00

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Allergy Friendly Nutty Fruity Soft Baked Granola Bars

2011-01-18T12:17:00.003-06:00

I have searched and searched for a good allergy friendly soft baked granola bar for awhile. And its not easy to find one I tell you! I finally decided to take a few different ideas from recipes I thought sounded good and ratios and came up with the following allergy friendly recipe.
A few notes for allergy people:
We use GF oats.
Ocean Spray has GF certified dried fruit.
If you liked sliced almonds you could add those also if you don't have a peanut allergy.

You possibly could change out the coconut oil for butter but I am not sure how it would be different.

Toast in large pan @350 :
While stirring every 5 mins
(Should take about 15 mins or so)
4 cups reg oats
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes

Mix in bowl:
I use my Kitchen aid to make it easier
(3 cups of mixed dried fruit your choice)
1 cup dried Cranberries diced
1 cup dried Blueberries diced
1 cup dried Apricots diced

In pot cook till dissolved:
1 cup Honey
6 tblsp coconut oil
1/2 brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt

Mix toasted oat mix with 1 cup ground flax seeds and fruit.
Add in wet ingredients till well mixed.
Put in a large pan and press down till nice and packed. (I use a large bar pan from
pampered chef and it fits perfect in it.)
Bake at 300 for 30 mins
Cool completely and cut in bars.
Can store for a week or so.

Groupon online deal at Bath and Body works!

2011-01-18T09:21:00.000-06:00

Today you can get an awesome deal at Groupon for Bath and Body Works online store!

$15 for $30 Worth of Fragrant Products from Bath & Body Works' Online Store

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They have their Hand Soap on sale for 5 for $15 or 7 for $20! Plus alot of other clearance items right now to!

Plus go thru either Ebates to get 3% back or ShopatHome to get 4% back!

Behind the doors of my pantry

2011-01-13T20:07:00.001-06:00

I have a love for being organized

I have a newly found love for cooking/baking with allergies

And my newest love....

My pantry!

Thanks to a seller off Etsy who makes Vinyl Labels and I got a few more snapware containers and gave my pantry a bit of a make over!

Just a note about http://www.snapware.com/, You can get a 40% off coupon by signing up for their discounts! And with free shipping over $40 it makes for a SWEET deal on containers!!!!!

Loving Life

2011-01-12T13:45:00.000-06:00

Its cold outside right now, and the ceder is making it hard for me to function like a normal person. But I am thankful to be over lots of other sicknesses in the last few weeks! Seems like it was one thing after another! Maybe I got it all out of my system for this coming year? One can hope right?

I can hardle believe I am almost 30 weeks preg! Only 10 more weeks till Little Boy joins the family! This preg is so much different than Joshuas. Gained less weight, and feeling pretty much normal for the most part (well cept for the last month and a half of sickness! :-D ). Don't get me wrong... It hasn't been a breeze! But it has been much much easier than Joshua ever was! I put most of that on my diet change since Joshua was born and we found out his and mine allergies! It has changed our life alot but we are ok with it. :-)

So heres a few pics of the handsome little boy whoe getting so big!

My big happy boy! Loves Chocolate! :-D

Watching our fav's!

Veggie Tales!

And sleeping in a big boy bed for nap time! I am amazed we have no problems with that! He loves to sleep in the big bed instead of his crib for nap time. :)

Speaking of the big boy... he just woke up from his nap! And I've got lemon cookies in the oven!

How awesome is this! Score Apple Products!

2010-12-15T11:52:00.001-06:00

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Free Canvas from Canvas people!

2010-12-14T13:11:00.000-06:00

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Let is snow let it snow let it snow

2010-12-12T17:59:00.000-06:00

Pretty eh!

Life at the moment...

2010-12-09T13:34:00.000-06:00

Is playing with 2 boys, making sure they both get along great.
Taking care of my sis who just had back surgery.
And being cooped up inside becuase its just to dang cold to go outside.... thats the north for ya!

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2010-12-09T13:28:00.000-06:00

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Winner of 3rd Giveaway! My Priceless Creations

2010-12-05T13:00:00.000-06:00

Winner of the Angel Earrings from the shop My Priceless Creations is :

Amanda said...: I would love to win a pair of these earrings! Here is my favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/30536710/holiday-sale-fiesta-chandelier-earringsamanda.corley@ymail.comCongrats!

Winner of 2nd Giveaway! Just a Mama

2010-12-05T12:57:00.000-06:00

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Result: 4

Rebekah said...
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Saturday, November 27, 2010 10:22:00 AM CST

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Winner of 1st Giveaway! HandMade by Cole

2010-12-05T12:49:00.001-06:00

Winner of the $10 credit to HandMade by Cole is :
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Result: 14

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3rd Giveaway! My Priceless Creations

2010-11-28T21:04:00.002-06:00

You can WIN these beautifull Angel Earrings from the shop My Priceless Creations!!!

Just in time for Christmas!!!

Sea Angels" Earrings

They are made up of Swarovski Pearl and Crystal and a Goldplated Shell gown.The "Crown" is a Swarovski Crystal and Gold Plated spacer. These look exactly like the picture. The French 14 kt.Gold Filled Earwires complete the look of these lovely earrings and they would make a lovely personal or gift idea for the Holidays. Have an "Angel" collector on your list they would love them!!

Please contact me if you have any questions. Silver version available also.
They come packaged in a lovely Gold gift box and Gold Cord, Shipped Priorty Flat rate in 2days, NEXT day if possible.
Thank you for visting my Shop!

Here is how you can enter: #1 MUST be done to be entered.
(Please leave a seperate comment for each of the 6 enties below you do!)
(Make sure to leave an email so I can get ahold of you if you win!!!!)

1. Leave a comment saying how much you want to win and what you item you love out of the shop My Priceless Creations!
2. Follow me on Twitter and post about this Giveaway on twitter then leave a comment with your twitter name.

3. Like my page My Priceless Creations on Facebook and share with friends then leave a comment with your facebook name.

4. Follow my Blog on FaceBook and post about this Giveaway on facebook then leave a comment with your facebook name.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me then leave a comment with your post link.

6. Enter other another Giveaway by HandMade by Cole or Just a Mama and leave a comment with your name and email.
Giveaway ends 12/4

Winner will be emailed.

2nd Giveaway! Just a Mama

2010-11-26T12:02:00.002-06:00

You can win a $10.00 credit to Just a Mama.
Use it for a toy car caddy, a keeper, or many other handmade items!
Just in time for Christmas!!!

Here is alittle more about my sister Natasha!

"Hey Everyone, I'm Tasha, Nichole's sister!

My husband and I are Texan born and Midwest transplanted. I'm a stay at home mom with one very energetic son who keeps me hopping. For as long as I can remember I have loved to create. Now that I am a mom creating has taken on a new meaning for me, its my escape back into sanity. When my sons pretty baby blues blink shut for nap time I make a mad dash for my basement work room. A few fun tunes and I pour everything I have into making magic.

The Car Caddy's are great for keeping your little man occupied at doctors appointments, on airplane trips, at church services, or restaurants. The Caddy rolls up and fits perfect in diaper bags or purses.

I also make Keepers to hold all your necessities like phone, keys, ipod, chapstick, and cash. Its great for park outings to keep your hands free and so you don't set your keys and phone down on the slide and forget them since your mind got left on the floor with this mornings oatmeal. I also love to use mine for yard saling to keep my cash and phone easily accessible.

Another item I have are headbands to make yourself feel like the pretty, rock star mama you really are and to hold back hair from sticky fingers.
There is a lot of joy and satisfaction in seeing a piece that I dreamed up come to fruition. Being able to pass one of these lovelys onto someone else to get joy out of is the best part."

Here is how you can enter: #1 MUST be done to be entered.
(Please leave a seperate comment for each of the 6 enties below you do!)
(Make sure to leave an email so I can get ahold of you if you win!!!!)

1. Leave a comment saying how much you want to win and what you item you love out of the shop Just a Mama.

2. Follow me on Twitter and post about this Giveaway on twitter then leave a comment with your twitter name.

3. Like my page Just a Mama on Facebook and share with friends then leave a comment with your facebook name.

4. Follow my Blog on FaceBook and post about this Giveaway on facebook then leave a comment with your facebook name.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me then leave a comment with your post link.

6. Enter other Giveaway by HandMade by Cole and leave a comment with your name and email.
Giveaway ends 12/4

Winner will be emailed.

THANKS!

1st Giveaway! HandMade by Cole

2010-11-26T12:01:00.002-06:00

You can win a $10.00 credit to HandMade by Cole
Use it for a nursing cover, sling, or many other handmade items!
Just in time for Christmas!!!

Here is how you can enter: #1 is a MUST to be entered.
(Please leave a seperate comment for each of the 6 enties below you do!)
(Make sure to leave an email so I can get ahold of you if you win!!!!)

1. Leave a comment saying how much you want to win and what you love out of the shop HandMade by Cole!

2. Follow me on Twitter and post about this Giveaway on twitter then leave a comment with your twitter name.

3. Like my page HandMade by Cole on Facebook and share with friends then leave a comment with your facebook name.

4. Follow my Blog on FaceBook and post about this Giveaway on facebook then leave a comment with your facebook name.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me then leave a comment with your post link.

6. Enter other Giveaway by Just a Mama and leave a comment with your name and email.

Giveaway ends 12/4
Winner will be emailed.

THANKS!

2 Sweet Giveaways coming Monday!

2010-11-23T11:34:00.000-06:00

2 Giveaways!

2 Winners!

You will want to come back Monday to enter a great giveaway!

Hosted by:

HandMade by Cole

Just a Mama

Just in time for Christmas!

$25 off and Free shipping on a Canvas!

2010-11-12T11:00:00.000-06:00

CanvasPeople.com is offering a $25 coupon off ANY sizes canvas. Plus FREE shipping & handling! This coupon can be applied toward a larger size canvas, creative effects or beautiful frames!

What a GREAT Christmas present! :-D

Diaper Code Winner

2010-11-01T10:51:00.000-05:00

The winner of the Amazon.com Diaper coupon code was

Natalie said...

Hey! Would love to grab your code!

Once was traveling and RAN OUT of diapers with nowhere to stop! Fortunately, baby did fine "bare" and stayed dry until we were able to stop to buy diapers. EEK! :)

I sent you an email please respond so I can send you the code!
Thanks!

Amazon.com 20% Diaper coupon Giveaway!

2010-10-26T21:00:00.000-05:00

I have an extra 20% off diapers coupon at Amazon.com from a recent mag! I already used one this month so I'm giving this one away since its only one per acct!

With this coupon you can score an extra 20% off your diaper purchase at Amazon.com. Did you know you can get a 30% off already with Amazon Mom AND Free shipping? AWESOME! So if you win this coupon you could score 50% off and free shipping!
With the Amazon Mom program when you sign up you get a free three-month Prime membership. But on top of that you score an EXTRA free month of Amazon Prime for each $25 you spend in a single transaction in the Baby store, up to one year of free Prime. Amazon Prime gives you free two-day shipping on all orders which qualify for Super Saver Shipping!!! AWESOME!

Don't forget to sign up with Swagbucks to win Swagbucks for your searches and redeem them for Amazon.com gift cards to use for those diapers! :-D

Here is how you can enter: Worth up to 15 entries!!!!!!!!!!!
(Please leave a seperate comment for each of the 5 enties below you do!)
(Make sure to leave an email so I can get ahold of you if you win!!!!)
1. Leave a comment about a crazy diaper moment you have had! Good for 3 entries!

2. Follow me on Twitter and post about this Giveaway on twitter then leave a comment with your twitter name. Good for 2 entries!!!

3. Follow my Blog on FaceBook and post about this Giveaway on facebook then leave a comment with your facebook name. Good for 2 entries!!!

4. Post about this giveaway on your blog and link back to me then leave a comment with your post link. Good for 5 entries!!!

5. Sign up with Swagbucks and leave me a comment saying you did. (I can see my referals so I will check and see if you signed up.) Good for 3 entries!!!
Giveaway ends on 10/31/10 at Midnight. Will post a winner on 11/1/10
Winner will be emailed the coupon code.
THANKS!

Pays to sign up for Free Samples!

2010-10-26T20:31:00.000-05:00

Cuase you never know when they are gonna send you a WHOLE BAG of coffee and a mug! AWESOME!
:-D

Shop for the cause

2010-10-25T20:06:00.001-05:00

From my cousin Rebekah W on my husbands side...

"Avon is involved in supporting breast cancer awareness. Since this disease has hit so close to home for our family, I thought I'd let each of you know that you can go to www.youravon.com/rebekahwalker, click "shopnow" then "fundraising" and you can help support this worthy cause by purchasing one of the great Breast Cancer Crusade items. I hope you will. :-)

By the way, I do not earn any money from these sales. 100% of the net profits go to Avon's Breast Cancer Crusade to help support research and to make care available to those who are fighting this disease! Please check it out!!!!"

For free shipping of $30 or more use code "FS30REP"

What an AWESOME way to help out in your own way!

As Aunt Shell said after she was diagnoised "PLEASE take time for your mammogram before you have no time for your mammogram."

Some Garden pickings!

2010-10-25T17:13:00.000-05:00

Just in time for dinner!

Just in time for dinner of Tortilla soup in the crock pot!

:-D

Gardening- Such cute little things!

2010-10-16T21:12:00.000-05:00

Mommy I don't wanna stay in the wagon by myself! I wanna help!

Ah!!! Much better! SO FUN! :-D

A tiny tomato!

A little pepper!

And a little bitty sweet bell pepper!

Can't wait till everything grown and ready to eat! YUMO!

Little man slippers

2010-10-15T12:20:00.000-05:00

Simple and cute! Eh!

Fresh hot Donuts!

2010-10-09T10:14:00.000-05:00

1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup of potato flour
1 cup brown rice flour
1 1/2 tsp yeast
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening (I use Spectrum Naturals Organic Shortening)
1 1/2 - 2 cups warm water

Add all the dry ingredients together and mix well. Add in the shortening and mix till crumbled well.

Slowly add in the water till mixed and a thick cake like batter and then beat for 2 mins.

Heat up a pan of oil for frying. Put 1/2 batter into a cake decorating bag and when oil is hot carefully make donuts into hot oil. Fry up on both sides till golden brown.
Cool for a second on a wire rack and then shake in a bowl of cinnamon sugar or your other choice topping!
Enjoy HOT YUMMY GF/DF Donuts! :-D

Makes about 15 donuts.

As you can tell my son LOVED them... along with my husband and I who ate all of them! :-D

A few good Groupon Deals for you!

2010-10-07T13:48:00.001-05:00

I LOVE Groupon! :-)

I have gotten ALOT of good deals around the web shopping and dining in our local town because of Groupon.
I JUST bought $25 worth of Dried fruit at NuttyGuys from a deal the other day for a grand total of $5.45 out of my pocket! 5 different fruits shipped to my door! (I do have refferal $ so I didn't pay a dime for the groupon! Just shipping!)

Heres a few deals that might interest you!

These are online deals so ANYONE can get them! Even if you don't live in that city! :-D LOVE IT!

Minneapolis/St. Paul (Deal Nearby)- You can get a $20 voucher to spend at Soap.com for just $10, and 2-day shipping is included on orders over $25! Click thru here to get this one.
Soap.com limits one Groupon (ever) per account though, so if you’ve purchased one recently in another city, you won’t be able to use a second on the same account.
PLUS after you buy your Groupon and when you use the code TEXA1140 at Soap.com you can get 20% off your FIRST order on TOP of the Groupon and Free Shipping!!!!
So say if you ordered $32.00 worth of stuff, you would pay a total of $15.60 out of pocket! ($10 for groupon and extra $5.60 for the free shipping amount) :-D
AWESOME Deal!
(I'm going to order a new blow dryer I have needed to get since mine died! Some ziplock bags, dish washer liquid, hand soap, and mascara! All for $ $6.19 total! I had referral $!!! Awesomeness!)

San Antonio (Deal Nearby)- Get $30 worth of jewelry, scarves, handbags, and more from Blonde Birdie for $15. Shipping isn’t included. I saw cute Christmas items! Click thru here to get this one.

Oklahoma City (Deal Nearby)- Coffee Lovers! You can get $26 worth of organic coffee from The Bean Coffee Co. for $12. Shipping is not included. Click thru here to get this one.

Philadelphia (Deal Nearby)- Pick $35 worth of personalized baby, children clothes and gifts from The Initial Baby for $17. So fun for the baby coming! Click thru here to get this one.

You can get $10 in Groupon Bucks when someone you invite gets their first Groupon. There's no limit on how much you can earn!!!!!! Sign up here!

Yummy Gluten and Diary Free Breadsticks

2010-10-06T19:26:00.001-05:00

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup of potato flour

1 cup brown rice flour

1 1/2 tsp yeast

1/2 tsp xanthan gum

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup shortening (I use Spectrum Naturals Organic Shortening)

2 cups warm water

Add all the dry ingredients together and mix well. Add in the shortening and mix till crumbled well.
Slowly add in the water till mixed and then beat for 2 mins.

Oil a cookie sheet with olive oil.
Put the bread dough in a cake decorating bag and cut the tip about 1 inch open. Squeeze dough through bag to make sticks. Set for 5-8 mins. Cook for 10-12 mins or till brown.
Enjoy!

recipe

Its FALL!

2010-10-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

Since its fall now we joined a group of homeschoolers to go have some fun at a Pumpkin Patch! Joshua LOVED it! Those pumpkins were just to cool mom! :-D

We played with the pumpkins!

We played in the pumpkins!

We posed for pictures for mommy!

We picked out our own little pumpkin!

And we looked just so stinkin CUTE! :-D

How does your garden grow?

2010-10-04T14:01:00.000-05:00

Last thursday I finnaly got around to wedding and putting up my tomato cages in my garden. It had been raining ALOT the past week so the weeds where um... overgrown quite a bit! :-D But I got to enjoy these blooms on my plants!

Zucchini bloom!

Pumpkin Blooms!

Can't wait till everything starts producing! We sure will enjoy fresh tomato's and other garden yummys!

13 weeks! 2nd Tri! And Chocolates!

2010-09-18T13:17:00.000-05:00

Wow, I'm 13 weeks today!

In the Second trimester!

Seems like the time passes much faster than my first pregnancy, but then I do have a cute little man to keep up with!

I am kinda amused at how this pregnancy is going compared to Joshua's. I was wearing maternity pants at 8 weeks because I could NOT BUTTON my pants then with him... I am still fitting into (now just barely) my pants and clothes now and am 13 weeks!
I had already gained a few pounds (I think I did the second I found out I was preg with Joshua, I always teased!) by this time with Joshua and I haven't gained anything yet with this one... But I do have a little bump now! And I can feel the baby movin around in there! :-D Love it!

I am hoping the morning sickness is saying good bye! Because it still pops its head up every once in awhile and I don't like it.... :-P

Munchin on these yummy truffles that are gf/df... YUM! :-D

His Red Radio Flyer Wagon!

2010-09-15T20:47:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago I set out to find my son a wagon since the weather is starting to get cooler and the pool closed! We needed a way to get back outside, go on walks, and have some little boy fun!

I looked a few times on craigslist but they all turned out to be dead ends! No one would email me back and those that finnaly did said it was goneeeeee! Seems to be a hit item that goes fast! (It was that way when I went searching for a entertainment cabinet for our living room! But I did find an awesome one but it took TIME!)

Anyways, I couldn't find one and one day my dad asked me if we had gotten one yet. "Nope" I told him!

Well today in the mail a big ol' package came in the mail for my little man! He didn't know what was in the box but was quite amused with it! Well this evening I finnaly got around to putting it together for him. Cute little man sat beside me and acctualy handed me things when I needed them! Such a big boy! :-D

He was BESIDE himself when it was turned upright and he saw what it was! Can't wait to take him out for a spin in his new Red Radio Flyer Wagon tomorrow!

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!

Knitting again....

2010-09-03T09:47:00.000-05:00

After taking a break I picked up some knitting again for my little man! I started on an adorable little hat that was a combo of 3 different patterns. It was alot faster to do than I expected it to be! And it turned out SO CUTE! He loves it!

Now I need to go find some more patterns to start on a few more hats and a couple sweaters for him! And maybe a scarf or two for me... :-)

I ussualy use http://www.raverly.com/ to search for all types of cool free patterns... and I have paid for a few good ones!

Baby #2!

2010-09-02T10:50:00.000-05:00

If you havn't heard yet, We are expecting baby #2! :-)

We are super excited!!!

I am due March 26 and am 10 weeks along. Joshua and this little one will be about 20 months apart! I know it will be crazy but we can't wait! I also can't wait to find out what this little one is.... I would LOVE to have another little boy but a girl is awesome to! :-) Of course!

We had my first dr apt the other day and had a sono! The little one was a MOVER! Joshua didnt move that much in his first few sonos and he was a CRAZY mover futher along... so I am wondering how active this one will be! Might see movement across the room people! :-D

I am pretty sick with morning sickness, which I hope will go away soon! I do not love that part at ALL of being preg!

I havn't gained anything yet, as with Joshua I seems to pop out instantly! I think part of it is our diet change since Joshua was born and our allergies. I am starting to feel the little baby, which I LOVE!

Here is a video that Steven took of the Sono! If you watch close at the end it looks like he/she is trying to suck his thumb!

Eversave Deal on Nutty Guys!

2010-08-18T10:27:00.001-05:00

Eversave features 50%-90% off on restaurants, spas, local activities and online deals.
And first time buyers get $5 to use towards their first purchase!!

Today on Eversave (for the Charlotte location), you can snag for $6 a Coupon Code for $18 worth of fresh, all-natural nuts, granola, trail mix, dried fruits and more from Nuttyguys.com.

So if you are a first-time Eversave customer, you can snag $18 worth of Nutty Guys products for only $1!!! And shipping for 3 lbs is only $5.00

Go here to sign up and seach for the Charlotte location and score your deal!

Thats a GREAT deal in my book! I just checked out there Peanut Butter and I think I might be getting some of that! :-)
YUM!

Great Picaboo Photo Book Deal!!!!!!!! $140 worth for $25!!!!!

2010-08-17T09:17:00.001-05:00

You can still score a free Photo Book from Picaboo!

-FREE 8.5 x 11 Hardcover Photo Book ($39.95 value) to new customers thru the end of August! All you have to pay is $8.99 for shipping.

To get your book, head on over to Picaboo, enter your email address and then you’ll be able to start creating your very own photo book!
At checkout use coupon code FREEBK which will deduct the cost of the photo book and you just pay shipping.

But to score an even BETTER deal!

Today, Aug 17th, the Groupon Oklahoma City deal is valid for $100 worth of Photo Books at Picaboo.com for ONLY $25!
The value of this Groupon CAN be used toward tax and shipping AND be combined with other offers!!!

Head on over to Groupon and sign up.
Look up Oklahoma City (since this is an online offer, it doesn’t matter that you don’t live in the area)

Click on it and Buy it.
Print your Voucher once your deal has been processed.
(So many people need to buy the deal for it to be a deal but I would say I havnt ever seen a deal NOT go thru... :-) )

How cool is that! $140 worth of photo books for only $25!!!!

Can I get some shut eye?

2010-08-07T12:00:00.001-05:00

I feel like that's what my life consist of lately! Trying to close my eyes for JUST a second! :-)

I don't remember being quite this tired with Joshua but this kiddo definitely has my butt beat so far!
I'm very thankful Joshua is very easy going for the most part and loves to play with his toys, I can just lay on the ground or couch near him and keep an eye on him while resting as much as I can.

I'm seven weeks along and besides being so tired and nauseous here and there everything else seems to be going OK! I'm taking vitamins and trying to eat as healthy as I can just to get some energy but I'm OK with this phase of not doing to much but lay around! :-)

Joshua is learning and growing so fast its hard to keep up with whats new in his little world! He figured out how to use something to climb on and off the couch. And that makes him SO happy! He sits on the couch like "HA" I'm SO SMART! LOL I just laugh at him... I know its a new phase of him trying to get on top of other things to so I try to keep a good eye on him, who knows when he will try to scale the tv cabinet or try to get out of his crib. (Now THAT I am NOT ready for!)

That boy LOVES to eat! When dinner is done hes little tummy is quite the amusing little tub! That and when he tries to go for his belly button, well lets just say he has to bend over to see it sometimes! And that is TO FUNNY!

He's becoming more and more talkative! He comes up and "tells" me things and then walks off! Like hes telling me a story and is sure I understand him! Its cute! I love his "talking" and he is learning words now. He goes crazy when he sees a Balloon and says it over and over. He says a word very close to Dog when he see one, specially on TV, he thinks that is to funny! :-P He LOVES to sit and read his books, and I love to sit and just listen to him read it.

We are learning all the face things, eyes, nose, mouth, ears... and he knows where they are but doesn't always "perform" when you ask him where they are! Stinker! Although be careful when he does go for the eye or nose he just might get a finger up it or in it pretty far! LOL

Well, my son is down for his nap so I am gonna go take advantage of some more sleep if I can! :-P

250 Free Mommy/Business Cards!

2010-08-05T13:41:00.000-05:00

Need to order more business or mommy cards?
Get 250 FREE Business Cards for FREE from Budget Prints!
Shipping is $7.95

Netflix

2010-08-03T22:44:00.000-05:00

Ever tried out Netflix? We LOVE it! Hubs and I wait till a show is done and then we watch it all in a row! The current tv series we are watching would probably drive me BATTY if we watched it week to week when it first came out! LOL

Anyways, did you know if you went thru Ebates to sign up for Netflix you can get back $13.00! Pretty awesome eh! And you still get a 2 week free trial period also!

If you havn't signed up for Ebates yet you should! They have LOTS of coupon codes for pretty much ever store AND you get cash back on sooo many stores its crazy! Plus if your new you get a bonus $5 just for signing up! Thats a instant $18.00 if you sign up for netlifx! Plus you will be getting your cash back as soon as the next payment is rolled out as you will have reached your $5.01 you have to get after your bonus to get your first $!

GO sign up and then search for Netflix!

Free $40 Photo Book!

2010-08-02T22:31:00.001-05:00

Picaboo is offering up a FREE 8.5 x 11 Hardcover Photo Book ($39.95 value) to new customers!!

All you have to pay is $8.99 for shipping.

To get started and get your free book, head on over to Picaboo, enter your email address and then you’ll be able to start creating your very own photo book!

At checkout use coupon code FREEBK which will deduct the cost of the photo book and leave you to just pay shipping.

Enjoy!!!

Amazon.com Little Girls Dresses!

2010-07-29T10:56:00.000-05:00

I just saw these ADORABLE dress marked down on Amazon.com

You have to go check them out! They are Rare Editions Dresses , the normal prices on them is

CRAZY but they are marked down quite abit!

Normal price of them is $50-$70! But they are marked from about $14-$22!

And right now and you can score $10.00/$50.00 or $25/$100 these dresses by using the promo code 10SCHOOL for qualifying orders of $50 or more, or 25SCHOOL for qualifying orders of $100 or more!

Why not use up those Swagbucks to get Amazon.com Gift cards and snatch up some of these sweet dresses!

Great deal on Anti-bacterial Hand Soap from BBW

2010-07-28T09:30:00.002-05:00

Heres how you can score 15 anti-bacterial hand soap from Bath and Body Works shipped to you door for $2.28 each, plus get cash back!

Bath & Body Works has an awesome promo on their Anti-Bacterial Hand Soaps, Get 5 for $15 or 7 for $20.
They are have a coupon out for 20% your entire order and FREE Shipping on orders over $40.00

Plus, if you go through your Ebates account, you’ll earn an extra 3% cash back!
Or your ShopatHome account, you'll earn 4% cash back!

•Login or Register with:
Ebates (New to Ebates? You will get a $5.00 credit if you are new so that makes the deal even BETTER!)
OR
ShopatHome (New to ShopatHome? You will get a $5.00 credit if you are new so that makes the deal even BETTER!)

•Search Bath & Body Works, and go thru their link to their site

•Put 14 anti-bacterial hand soaps in your bag = $40.00

•At checkout use promo code 20FS40 to get 20% off

•Shipping will be FREE!

•Your total will be $31.92 + tax = $2.28 each!

Shipped to your door!

Don't need that many soaps? Go in with a friend to get the 1/2 the deal and only spend $15! Or use them as gifts throught the year to make some girls day!

Plus:
Thru your ebates account you will have gotten 3% back, plus $5 if your a new sign-up! So you could possibly get them for as little as $25.96 after your cash back! Comes out to $1.85 each!
or
Thru your ShopatHome account you will have gotten 4% back, plus $5 if your a new sign-up! So you could possibly get them as little as $25.64 after your cash back! Comes out to $1.83 each!

A Happy Happy 1st Birthday!

2010-07-26T18:18:00.000-05:00

Was a nice day outside! Had a wonderfull bbq and party along with swimming fun for my little man's first birthday! He was eating up all the attention for SURE! :-D

And can you read his shirt? :-)

Loving the birthday gifts!

Opening fun presents!

Birthday Cake! YUM!

Sporting a a awesome Do!

Fun with all the new toys at home!

I can't beleive my little man is 1 already! Time sure flies!

Love him so much!

Its been awhile...

2010-07-22T11:22:00.000-05:00

We have been busy doing summer things around here!
Swimming, more swimming, and a bit more swimming! :-D

Joshua is growing and learning more things everyday and boy does he make me laugh EVERY day!

He is a CLIMBER....

He throws awesome tantrums which result in not so fun discipline....

He will be ONE in a few days!!!!!!

I love my little man!

Here is a recent video that I just uploaded!

Another Diaper Deal!

2010-07-15T10:31:00.000-05:00

Have I told you how much I LOVE Amazon.com?

-Thanks to Swagbucks I get lots of $5 gift cards to spend there!

-Got an email from them the other day that said since I ordered those diapers they were giving me a few free months of Amazon Prime (Which means ALOT of FREE shipping on more things!

-I just got a code for 20% off diapers (from Parents mag) on TOP of the 30% off with the subscribe and save! 50% off!!!!

-You can still use the Subscribe and Save Delivery option you can get an EXTRA 30% off select Diapers and Wipes ! AND Free shipping!

So with all the lovin I just bought some more diapers for my little guy! We go thru enough of them! LOL

Heres what I got!

Huggies Supreme Little Movers Big Pack Size 4, 64-count Box

Retail $25.00
Sale $21.82
-30% $6.55
-20% $4.36
-$5.00 Swagbucks giftcard
Total $5.91
=$0.09 a diaper!
Not bad as I try to get a pack of 27 diapers in store for under $3!!!

Does your boy...

2010-07-13T13:24:00.000-05:00

Kiss himself in the dishwasher?????

Mine does...

What does your boy or girl do?

Dollar Store Savings

2010-07-10T21:55:00.002-05:00

Coffee

2010-07-10T21:54:00.000-05:00

Choose any three coffees for $3 and receive free stainless steel scoop.

Playskool Toys at Amazon.com

2010-07-06T21:48:00.001-05:00

Right now on Amazon.com they are offering up some really awesome deals on Playskool toys!

They have lots of playskool toys discounted between 20% - 40% off.

Plus, you can save $10 at checkout right now when you buy $30 of select Playskool toys…
You can get FREE Super Saver Shipping on $25 or more!

Heres a few off the items listed!

Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck -$24.45 Original $39.99

Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex -$55.21 Original $89.99

Playskool Swing 'N Score Baseball -$15.49 Original $22.49

Playskool Wheel Pals Chuck Fold and Go Fire Station -$14.66 Original $19.99

If you bought the above two listed you would have $30.15 -$10 = $20.15 total for $42.48 worth of toys shipped to your door for free!!!!!

Does your boy...

2010-07-05T23:16:00.000-05:00

Love to play with Balls?

Look this cute behind flowers???

Love giving kisses to Grandma?

Like to walk with daddy...

Have FUN at the Houston Zoo!

Try to talk to the animals???

Love hanging out with daddy!

My boy doys!

What does your boy or girl do?

Please leave a comment and link!

Thredup.com

2010-07-05T14:55:00.000-05:00

Have you ever heard of Thredup.com? If you have let me know what you think of it!!!
Join the web's #1 kids clothing exchange for a FREE 2 month PRO Membership. Swap outgrown children's clothing for great items that fit without leaving your house. Start saving time and money today! Click Here

Photo Deals!

2010-07-05T14:52:00.001-05:00

Here is a round up of several great deals out right now to get some free or discounted prints!

50 Free prints from CVS! Click thru banner to get yours!

40 Free prints + an extra 100 prints at .04 ea at York! Click on above banner and use code YMW4CP

Get free shipping on your first order from PhotoWorks when you use the coupon code MYFIRSTORDER

50 Free prints at Snapfish.com! Add 50 photo prints to your cart and use coupon code JULY4PENNY at checkout to get in on this deal! Good through July 11, 2010 (Plus if your a new you can get an extra 50 free prints!

Love these two guys!

2010-07-01T23:53:00.000-05:00

Diapers Deals

2010-06-30T09:36:00.001-05:00

Yesterday in my mail I got a card from Amazon.com with a $5.00 coupon off any diaper, wipe, or formula purchase! I didn't think much of it till today when I went to go check out what the cost of diapers would be on Amazon.com.

Right now when you use the Subscribe and Save Delivery option you can get an EXTRA 30% off select Diapers and Wipes ! AND Free shipping!

I went and checked out a few but there are LOTS more!

Huggies Overnites Diapers, Size 4, Big Pack, 64-Count Box - $16.29 - 30% off = $11.40!

Huggies Supreme Little Movers Diapers, Step 3 Giant Pack, 124-Count -$24.89 - 30% off =$17.42

Don't forget to use your Amazon.com gift cards from Swagbucks to snag an even BETTER deal!

I ended up ordering this pack of Huggies Overnites Diapers, Size 4, Big Pack, 64-Count Box for:
$11.40 - $5.00 coupon they sent me = $6.40 - $5.00 gf = $1.40!
= $0.02 a diaper! Not bad!

Does your boy...

2010-06-29T13:44:00.000-05:00

Give you awesome looks when you pull out the camera?

Talk to you like your recording him on camera?

Find a comfy spot to read his book and play with toys?

My boy does!

What does your girl or boy do?

Sale at "HandMade by Cole" on Etsy

2010-06-29T12:36:00.000-05:00

SALE!!!

Today I am offering a 25% discount with ANY order in my Etsy store!

Go to HandMade by Cole and place and order and mention "25Sale".

When your payment clears my account I will refund you the 25% of your order.

(Not including shipping.)

So many things to choose from!

11 months old

2010-06-26T13:20:00.000-05:00

I can't believe my little baby is going to be one in less than a month now! It seems like yesterday we were coming home from the hospital with him. Time sure flies!

Poor little man has not been feeling so well the last few days, my guess is he is getting his 1 year mollars. His gums are super swollen and hes not eatting reg food much. And since he hasn't been feeling so well he has been super restless and up alot at night not so happy... which makes for a cranky mommy the next day! Two nights of no sleep is not easy! I sure hope the teeth come in soon if thats what it is!

The little man is growing and learning things so fast! He is starting to pick up on other words besides Dada! ( Mind you he did say Mama first but as SOON as he learned the word Dada he no longer said Mama... :-( ah well I know he will say it again someday!!!!!!))

He LOVES to go outside, and will just watch out the window for fun! Silly boy! He loves the water in any form still!!!!! He was jumping off the edge of the pool into the water the other day with his aunts help and was laughing and laughing!

He no longer just "walks" he RUNS! Loves to play ball! Runs and greats Dada with hugs and grins when he comes home from work and asks for him all day long!

OverLoad on Mens bodywash?

2010-06-22T13:58:00.001-05:00

$19.19 at Walgreens for $126.03
Plus getting back $17.98 in rebates!

Spent $6.57 at Target for $62.28

So I spent a total of $25.76 and am getting back $17.98!
Comes out to $7.78 for $188.31 worth of items!
Another hot week of couponing! I'm on a ROLL! :-D

Does your boy...

2010-06-22T13:50:00.000-05:00

Love to go down slides???

Pick up rocks... and Big ones at that!

And play with them like its an awesome toy!!!

And laugh and laugh when mommy holds you up on the monkey bars???

My boy does!

What Does your Boy or Girl do??????

Leave a comment with your blog post! Please do share!

:-D

Book winner!

2010-06-22T09:43:00.000-05:00

The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews - Giveaway!

And the winner of this book is:

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Congrats! :-) to my cousin! Hope you enjoy the book!
Mrs. Walker said...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:55:00 AM CDT

Another Awesome Week of Deals!

2010-06-17T10:24:00.001-05:00

I was bouncing up and down after this weeks shopping trip! Heres why!

Total Retail for Super Target : $83.62

Total Spent: $8.41!!!!!!!!!!

Saved $75.21

Total Retail for CVS: $71.17

Total Spent: $2.61!!!!!!!!!!!

Saved $68.56

Total Retail for Walgreens: $95.12

Total Spent: $2.67!!!!!!!!

Saved $92.45

Plus getting back a

$7.99 Rebate for Razor

$10.00 Rebate for Listerine

Total Retail for Medco $33.59

Total Spent: $2.60!!!!

Spent a total of $16.29

For $283.50 worth!!!!!!!

And I am getting back $17.99 in Rebates!

So I MADE $1.70!!!!!!!!!

WOWZERS!

(2 things missing from pic: Deluxe Mac n Cheese and Kraft Cheese bites: gave them to a friend: They were free from Kraft first Taste)

3 things of shampoo are coming in today still from Medco, it was backordered.

Kathy Van Zeeland Sunglasses

2010-06-15T09:37:00.000-05:00

Save up to 90% off retail everyday at GraveyardMall.com on Videos, CD's, Housewares, Toys, Tools and much more.
Right now you can score 4 pair of Kathy Van Zeeland Sunglasses (4-pair with cases) for only $11.99 + $5.99 shipping! Thats only $4.50 a pair! Considering they retail for about $38.99 a pair thats an AWESOME deal! :-D

Just go to the website and search for Kathy Van Zeeland Sunglasses and order yourself some sunglasses!

Does your boy...

2010-06-14T20:24:00.000-05:00

Love to play xbox games with daddy!

Yell at daddy when you don't win!

Sneak in a few games to get better than daddy!

Get super excited about getting a bath that you try to climb in by any means!

Wear your hair THIS cool!

Love the new ergo and running around crazy with daddy!

Love it when mommy goes thru coupons!

Help mommy clean!!!

Thats my boy!

Love my boy!!!

What Does your Boy or Girl do??????

Leave a comment with your blog post! Please do share!

:-D

Book Reveiw - The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews - Giveaway!

2010-06-14T14:32:00.001-05:00

This reveiw is part of Thomas Nelson’s BookSneeze program.

Do you have a blog and like free books?

Then check them out here!

WOW!

I just finished reading "The Heart Mender" by Andy Andrews. This book was so captivating I didn't want to put it down! A book based on a true story set in our time and goes back to the time of World War II. A man discovers some artifacts buried in sand for half a century and discovers a story that you will want to read for youself.
The historical facts get you hooked for sure in the story. The blend of fact and fiction was fantastic! This is a very intriguing story of acceptance, love and forgiveness that once you start it you won't be able to put it down either!

Book Description

A unique blend of historical fact and engaging fiction showing the power of forgiveness.

In 1942, German subs are dispatched to the Gulf of Mexico to sink U.S. vessels carrying goods and fuel. While taking a late-night walk, Helen Mason—widowed by war—discovers the near-lifeless body of a German sailor. Enraged at the site of Josef Landermann's uniform, Helen is prepared to leave him to die when an unusual phrase, faintly uttered, changes her mind.

In The Heart Mender, a small town must prepare itself for the worst the world has to offer, and Josef and Helen must reconcile their pasts to create a future.

And guess what!
Booksneeze.com sent me an exta copy of this book to giveaway for you!

To enter this giveaway all you need to do is leave a comment on this post with your email address.

For extra enteries to win you can also do the follow:
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Giveaway ends on 6/19 Midnight and I will post winner sometime after!
Random.org will be used to choose winner.
Book will ship Media Mail.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

3am just isn't cool....

2010-06-14T12:09:00.000-05:00

Can someone tell that to my son?

What happened to my great lil sleeper who slept a solid 11 hours every night unless he was sick!?!?!?

As of late he has been waking up at 3 am and its rough! He goes back to sleep ussualy pretty fast and wakes up around 6:30-45. Still a bit early than he use to but thats not TO bad if he would doze off after eating but yah no... hes WIDE awake! :-D

Today we are starting to cut out his morning nap in hopes that with just one longer nap in the middle of the day, instead of a morning and afternoon nap, helps him sleep better at night!

It was ROUGH I tell you! Specialy since the little stinker was awake at 6:30 and didn't take any snooze after nursing! Around 10 he was SO ready for a nap but I held him off despite the cranky attitude it came with! He ate lunch and nursed and CRASHED! :-D

Hopefully he sleeps for a good 2 -3 hours and will be refreshed with a better attitude! :-D

Now I'm off to do a few things and then settle down for some quite time! Mommy always needs some quite time!

Need a Father Day Idea?

2010-06-11T17:54:00.000-05:00

Well here's one for you thats a AWESOME deal!

June 11th - June 20th, when you purchase $50 or more of any mens apparel, you’ll receive $50 in "Come Back Cash" by mail, which will be redeemable for men apparel!!!!!

You can check out the details here and go print the rebate form here.

And to top it off and make this deal even sweeter you can get Starting this coming Sunday, 6/13, CVS is has a deal where you can get $10 Extra Care Bucks when you purchase a $50 Golfsmith, Sony or Sears Gift Cards (Limit 2)!

So go buy your gift card on Sunday, get $10 in Free CVS money, and then go shop at sears and get $100 worth of clothes for only $50!!!! That is NOT bad at ALL!!!

Also don't forget to shop thru ebates = 4% or shopathome = 5% to get a % back!

Does your boy...

2010-06-11T15:24:00.000-05:00

Laugh like this...

Look this cute in a speedo...

Get this wrinkly after swimming...

Crash like this with blanky and pass after swimming...

Run with teddy and blanky....

Hide his dino and pants in your cabinet...

Give you big toothy grins...

Wake up with a bad dream only to crash back asleep when mommy says its ok...

Make these funny faces when eating sometimes...

Thats my boy!

Love him!

What Does your Boy or Girl do??????

Leave a comment with your blog post! Please do share!

:-D

Swagbucks on your Birthday!

2010-06-09T17:03:00.000-05:00

WhooHOO!!! Swagbucks just annouced that when you add your birthday on Swagbucks, you’ll get an extra 50 points added to your account on your birthday! Very cool!

See about the summer of Swags also here and get an extra 50 bucks by signing up go here to see how!

Quiznos coupon

2010-06-09T14:00:00.000-05:00

Get ANY small sub, chips and regular fountain drink for only $2.99! Click for coupon Click Here

Schooling deal! - Hooked on Phonics!

2010-06-09T12:24:00.000-05:00

If your already shopping for next years school books for your kiddo then you might want to check out
Hooked on Phonics deals! You can use the code SLICK50 to score 50% ANYTHING! (Including clearanced items!)

Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten Complete! - $59.95 -50% = $29.97!!!
Learn to Read Pre-K CompleteClick Here - $14.95 - 50% = $7.47!!!
And so much more!

Taco Bell - Free Limeade!

2010-06-09T12:10:00.000-05:00

Go print a coupon (twice by hitting back and refesh!) for a Free Limeade from Taco Bell!

A few videos of the little!

2010-06-08T21:25:00.000-05:00

Deals and Steals!

2010-06-08T19:26:00.001-05:00

Have you checked out these Deals and Steals sites?

Everyday they have a new item that is at a really discounted price! You just never know
what they might have day to day! I keep them in my google reader -iGoogle so I can see everyday
what the deal is! Love it!
Baby Steals

Kid Steals

Scrapbook Steals

Woot

Do you have a fav discount store? Please do share!!!!

New News at Swagbucks.com!!!!

2010-06-07T11:41:00.000-05:00

I can't begin to tell you how much I LOVE Swagbucks.com! I have redeems enough of my points to score about $200.00 in gift cards! How awesome is THAT! I would say that ROCKS! :-D

2 Big things happening with Swagbucks!

Monday they will be having a Swag Code Extravaganza - they will be releasing at least 5 Swag Codes throughout the day!!!!!! So keep your eyes peeled for those awesome bonus bucks!

But the BIG thing they are kicking the summer off with is - Each day next week they will be highlighting a different high value Swag Buck bill, starting on Monday with the 25. Every 7th searching win on Swagbucks will be awarded that big bill, meaning that more people will have big wins next week!!!!!

What you say you need MORE incentive to sign up!?!!?! You can use the code SUMMEROFSWAG when you sign up for an extra 20 Swag Bucks to get yourself started. New members can score 30 Swagbucks when they sign up so you will start off with 50 pts! The code is good until the midnight on Friday, June 11th.

So what are you waiting for??????? Sign up now right here and enter that code and be on your way to some SWEET Swaggering!

New MedCo code! $10 off - expired!

2010-06-07T11:35:00.002-05:00

WOW! I'm just loving the deals with Medco at the moment! There are awesome deals to be had depending on what you need! With the last 2 codes I scored 7 things of shampoo, a bar of soap, and sunscreen and only spent a total of $2.60 ! Awesome! Saved a total of $30.99!!!!

Well they have another code out for you!

Go to MedCo and when you check out use the code DR10 to get $10 off! Plus with only .99 shipping!

The discount will NOT be applied until after you have entered your credit card info just in case you thought it wasnt working!

Happy shopping!

And I must say, I am laughing my head off at this product!