Tales From the Nursery

Tales From the Nursery: The Toddler Years

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Blogging Resource: Is Your Blog User Friendly?

Blogging Resource: Is Your Blog User Friendly?

Now that you’ve created a blog, it’s important to ensure that it is user friendly for your readers.  An easy to navigate site will increase the likelihood of retaining readers.  Some of these tips may seem obvious, but unfortunately,...


FREE* BabyBond – Today ONLY!

Not too long ago I reviewed the BabyBond and gave one away.  Well, Missy, the creator of the BabyBond, has informed me of this great buy one; get one offer.  It’s only available today! Want a Free* Babybond? Here’s the deal: Buy...


*New* Vote Hop!

*New* Vote Hop!

Welcome to the Vote Hop! Need votes for something?  Have a blog?  You’ve come to the right place! The Rules 1. First write a post on what you need votes for. Things to include might consist of Why do you want or deserve our...


(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: Kittywearing?

Time to shine the spotlight onto our oldest furbaby, Freckles.  He is a big baby.  A 16 pound tabby who likes to cuddle. But I think he’s getting a little jealous of all the lap time Rissa gets.  I think...


My Review of Six Shelf Canrack in Silver

My Review of Six Shelf Canrack in Silver

Originally submitted at CSN Stores Features: Six shelf canrack Silver finish Steel wire construction Durable construction for years of use Capacity: 12 soda cans, 24 (6oz) tuna cans or 9 (19 oz) soup cans per shelf Deeper capacity Slim space saving storage solutio… Six Shelf Canrack in Silver   Saving...


Review: Skillet Bacon Jam

I know I’ve posted about needing, er, wanting to eat healthier, but I love bacon.  I think my love for bacon almost rivals my love for chocolate with peanut butter.  Almost.  Needless to say, when I saw Skillet Bacon...


Healthier Baking With Olive Oil {A Cookbook Review}

I’ve mentioned before that I am trying to work on healthier eating.  This used to mean dieting and no dessert to me.  Well, that just set me up to fail every.single.time.  There’s got to be a way to have...


Dining Out With Baby

Dining Out With Baby

While I was pregnant, we didn’t go out to eat very often due to my gestational diabetes.  I often found dining out to be more stressful due to the carb counting and insulin injections.  After giving birth, I craved...


March Loot

March Loot

Will I have the luck of the Irish? A Sage cloth diaper from Knocked Up & Nursing! (received) The book The Millionaire Nurse from PF Firewall’s blog anniversary. (haven’t received) Greentime reuasable sandwich and snack bags from Almost Crazy Coupon Lady. (haven’t...


Link Up! April’s Tailspin Monthly Blog and Social Media Hop!

March was a great success with 85 links.  Let’s top that for April! 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...


It’s Ultimate Blog Party Time! #UBP11

How exciting! This is my first Ultimate Blog Party and I can’t wait to meet all of you who are partying it up this week.  If you are visiting, please say hello in the comments! If you decide to...


How Does Breastfeeding Affect Fertility and Sex?

It’s week 13 of the breastfeeding blog hop.  This week’s topic is about fertility and sex. As you may imagine, this will be quite a personal post.  Possibly including too much information (despite the PG rating).  Read on if you...


Reminder – Boost Your Buzz $1000 Cash #Giveaway

Enter the Boost Your Buzz $1,000 Giveaway! One lucky person is going to win $1000 USD paid via Paypal!     The giveaway starts April 1st 12 am EST until April 15th 11:59 pm EST and is open worldwide. $1,000 CASH...


Help Max Support Leader Dogs of the Blind

I have a couple things to share with you today.  Both are connected to Max, a lovable dog who also happens to be a children’s book author. First: You’ll want to check out Max’s blog tour.  It started yesterday and...


Review: Baby Rock Apparel

I love shopping for baby girl clothes.  Any of you that read my blog during my pregnancy last year know this from the baby wardrobe posts.  Girlie dresses and outfits have their time and place, but I don’t dress...


Park Ave Shirt Co Winner!

Park Ave Shirt Co Winner!

There were 272 entries in the Park Ave Shirt Co giveaway. Random.org selected #221 Congratulations to Sueboobadoo! Notification email has been sent.  Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will have to be selected.  Thank you! {Update 8/4/11: Sadly after several...


Review: Animoto Video Slideshow Creation Service

Review: Animoto Video Slideshow Creation Service

As a new mama, I take a lot of pictures.  And I mean A LOT.  Technology has made this easy with digital cameras, smart phones and even digital video cameras.  No worries about wasted film!  But what can I...


(Not so) Wordless Wednesday: Review the Cat

Last week I introduced you to our youngest cat, Bella.  She’s here again this week… inside a box that delivered review products! “I give it two paws up.  Can we keep...


The Great Sleep Dilemma

I have found in the past that when I’m feeling at my wit’s end about something – no matter how big or small – writing about it helps.  It helps me release the tension and emotions surrounding my issue....


I’m Raising Chewbacca

I’m Raising Chewbacca

Rissa is definitely trying to work on her verbal skills.  She makes some odd sounds, but it’s fun to watch  her face.  When she has her mouth opened wide, ‘yelling,’ I can see her tongue moving around, affecting the...