Winter is the worst time of year for my skin due to the dry air.  I always carry lotion in my purse because I almost always have to put lotion on after I wash

Last week we had Rissa’s 4 month check up.  The doctor said she continues to grow fine, doing wonderful, and to keep doing what we’re doing!  Honestly, though, I’m a tad worried about her

I recently had the opportunity to review a pacifier clip from Our Baby Creations.  I can never have enough of these! Rissa loves her paci, but she also drops it or throws it… leaving

We received 188 valid entries. Random.org selected 141! Congrats to Ashley H.! You will have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will have to be selected. So check your inbox and

A year ago today, my life changed forever.  Our life changed forever. My husband and I tried to conceive for three years.  The details of that journey may appear in another post sometime.  Suffice it

I was very interested in learning more about PSGive.org when I learned they were looking for help to spread the word about them.  I don’t know if it’s because of all the good they

I want to do some hopping this

In one word: humiliating! Last week I went on my first “mommy date” at a local coffee shop.  There really isn’t anywhere decent to meet up with kids around here.  (I’ve come up with a business

I have several great giveaways for this month as well as two open right now. (One ends tomorrow!)  I also like to help friends out when I can so I’m offering 3 bonus entries

Tips For New Moms The first few weeks can be the toughest and rockiest part to developing your breastfeeding relationship with your baby.  I knew it’d be work, but didn’t realize just how overwhelming it

Sponsored by Tomoson.com Previously I talked about my experiences nursing in public.  Due to my own modesty, I haven’t been very comfortable nursing in public.  Using a blanket is a pain because I have to

Rissa keeps reminding me that she’s going to be moving around soon, which means we really need to work on baby-proofing our house!  Safety is a must for curious little ones.  Since this is

Rissa Jean…in jeans! Her first little pair. (Yay garage sale for fifty cent

I never truly understood how becoming a mother can affect your friendships.  I suppose this is because I’m pretty laid back and never avoided friends with kids.  I understood (to a point) that going

It’s that time again! Let’s take a look at what I’ve won this past month! Rockin Green detergent from Diaper Jungle from What Mama Wants (I’ve emailed Robyn to follow up for me because I

I love hops, but often get sidetracked or forget to link up for the week.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve remembered at the tail end of a hop.  The other thing