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Because Prompts are Fun #16 – Mom

Last week we explored some food related goodness such as recipes and foods from our childhood.  This week’s prompts are dedicated to motherhood since there’s a special holiday coming up.  That’s right, Mother’s Day is right around the corner...


Mothers – Give Yourself a Gift [Mother's Day Deals]

Mother’s Day deals, yay!  Let me remind you that these do contain my affiliate links which may help me buy my mother something nice if you order through me. But first… May the Fourth Be With You! Did you know that all...


Foods of My Childhood [Because Prompts are Fun]

Foods of My Childhood [Because Prompts are Fun]

Do you ever look back at some of the things you ate as a child and wonder how you loved it? Or maybe you like something now that you loathed as a tot? Sometimes I wonder what happened.  I know...


The Truth About Cosleeping

Do you have any idea what it is like to sleep in the same bed as a toddler?  I never intended to cosleep until my daughter was born.  A few weeks after she was home she refused to sleep...


New Early Reading Books Featuring PLAY-DOH Creations

This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I received PLAY-DOH books for the purpose of this review.  The links in this post are Amazon affiliate links where we earn a commission if you...


Iron Man, Thor, and The Avengers Oh My!

A few days ago I was looking through posts from a year ago.  Last April was super exciting… it’s when we discovered we were expecting Baby X and I was headed to New York City for the first time. It’s...


An Interview With My 4 Year Old Self [VIDEO]

I dug into the home movie archives to bring you a conversation with my 4 year old self.  Seems I actually started vlogging in 1985.  So of course the quality will be questionable, but it is still entertaining.  Also,...


Teaching Love and Marriage Equality to My Children

Have you ever heard someone ask how they are supposed to explain gay marriage to their children?  Today, I have an answer.  An answer taught by my own toddler.  An answer so simple that I missed it. I support marriage...


Because Prompts are Fun #15 – Food!

Doing so much reading and buying of books to read and moving that pile of books around really works up an appetite.  Okay, maybe not, but I panicked when I tried to segue between last week’s theme and this...


How to Cover Gray Roots Between Dye Jobs [VIDEO]

This is a follow up to my review of Rita Hazan Root Concealer since I am still using this product a year later. Ever wonder which products your favorite bloggers continue to use months – even years – after you...


Books, Books, Books! My Current Reading List [Because Prompts are Fun]

Books, Books, Books! My Current Reading List [Because Prompts are Fun]

Do you love to read? Do you accumulate a stack of books in your “to be read” pile at a rapid rate?  Me too.  Unfortunately, I rarely had time to read a book of my choosing after Rissa was...


Baby Gear Review | Easy Popup Portable Travel Crib [VIDEO]

Whether you are traveling near or far from home, a travel crib can come in handy.  Xander isn’t mobile yet, but I often used a portable crib/playpen to keep Rissa safe and contained when I needed to leave her...


WW: Snack in a Box!

Rissa found a new way to enjoy snack time… She wanted me to join her. Bless her heart that she still thinks I can fit into a box. Can you caption this? Have a great rest of your...


“Lincoln” is Historical Edutainment [Movie Review]

What do you know about the 16th President of the United States of America, Abraham Lincoln? I recall the basics from history class: “Honest Abe,” the Emancipation Proclamation, “Four score and twenty years ago,” the Civil War, abolishing slavery, and being...


Because Prompts are Fun #14 – Books and Reading

While I read a lot of blogs, I still love me some good books.  For awhile I was making time to read again, but after Xander was born I haven’t been able to sit with physical books too often....


Portable Battery Chargers are a Must for a Savvy Mom

Do you use your smartphone or tablet a lot? Do you use them for business and entertainment while on the go and far from an outlet?  Yeah, me too.  I even use my phone a lot at home, but...


Tips for Taking Baby to a Blogging Conference

Want to attend a blogging conference but not sure about leaving your baby behind?  Good news – there are baby friendly conferences.  After attending BlissDom with 4 month old Xander, I thought I’d share some of the pros and...


Project Playroom: Flooring, Walls, and Storage – Oh My!

I thought I’d give you an update on how our playroom project is going.  Since our brother-in-law is working on it during his spare time it is not done yet.  But! We are getting closer! You can see how it...


My Top 5 Baby Money Saving Tips [Because Prompts are Fun]

I’m sort of amazed that you are reading this right now.  I’m not money saving expert.  In fact, I am much better at spending than saving.  Well, I guess I have some idea how to save so you can spend....


Sponsored: State Farm Neighborhood Assist – Vote for a Cause in Your Area!

Sponsored: State Farm Neighborhood Assist – Vote for a Cause in Your Area!

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of State Farm and I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. What are you passionate about?  Are you involved with your...