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Tales From the Nursery: The Toddler Years

New Mama’s Day:What I Love About Being a Mom {Guest Post}

{Please welcome the lovely lady who made the event button: Mary of iNeed a Playdate!} What is my favorite part about being a mom? What are my favorite parts of being a mom? My favorite part? The endless diapers?...


New Mama’s Day: Care4Hire Review & #Giveaway – Closed

Earlier today you were provided with a chance to win a free night at a Bed & Breakfast.  Well, who’s going to watch the baby, the dog, and the house while you are off for a romantic interlude? At Care4Hire...


New Mama’s Day: Bed & Breakfast Guide With Voucher For 1 Free Night #Giveaway – Closed

What do all mom’s need now and again? Some time away, right? (I don’t do this enough myself, I admit.)  I had the opportunity to partner with ILoveInns.com to bring you a wonderful chance to get away!  Not only...


New Mama’s Day: EdenFantasys $25 Gift Card #Giveaway *ADULT* – Closed

New Mama’s Day: EdenFantasys $25 Gift Card #Giveaway *ADULT* – Closed

*While this post is regarding an adult site and links to it, this post itself does not contain explicit content.* For Mother’s Day, many of us would like to be doted on for a day.  One of the best ways...


New Mama’s Day: Baby, You’re Unpredictable {Guest Post}

{Please welcome Lindsey!} As a new Mama, I’ve come to realize that my child will always do the exact opposite of what I say. Even at ripe old age of almost 1, she has learned to defy her Mother...


BrytonPick – Floss With No Strings Attached {Review}

I hate to floss.  Hate. Hate. Hate it.  I forget [avoid it at all costs] to do it.  When I do it, it’s not pleasant.  Although, I admit, it feels nice to get plaque and crap out from...


Frugal Finds Using Freecycle {Guest Post}

Frugal Finds Using Freecycle {Guest Post}

Today I have a guest post over at Super Coupon Girl about using Freecycle to get some really great finds… like an exersaucer.  Oooh yeah.  Check it...


New Mama’s Day: Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions {Book} Review & #Giveaway – 5/12

Just about everything comes with instructions….except babies. I have found that no matter how much I prepared ahead of time, I still wasn’t prepared! Babies are not all the same nor are they predictable.  Well, now there’s...


New Mama’s Day: Nizo Wear’s Solace Nursing Bra #Giveaway – Closed

New Mama’s Day: Nizo Wear’s Solace Nursing Bra #Giveaway – Closed

I previously reviewed the Solace nursing bra from Nizo Wear and now I get to give one away to one lucky reader!  I’m so happy to be hosting this – it’s my favorite nursing bra by far! Here’s a recap… The...


New Mama’s Day: Vasseur Beauty Pillow Review & #Giveaway (2 Winners!) – Closed

Ahh, sleep. Something we moms love to have but don’t get enough of! I don’t know about you, but I hate waking up with lines on my face from my pillow. I want to wake up looking...


New Mama’s Day: Three Tips to Remember as a Mom {Guest Post}

New Mama’s Day: Three Tips to Remember as a Mom {Guest Post}

{Please welcome Jen for today’s guest post!} Jen is a boring business analyst by day, college student by night, and rockstar mommy ’round the clock. She is excited to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her adorable 8 month old...


I Love My Mommy #Giveaway Hop – US – CLOSED #win4mom

** This post will remain at the top from May 5th through May 10th for the I Love My Mommy giveaway blog hop.  More posts for my New Mamas Day event are below! ** Welcome to Tales From the Nursery!...


A Day In My Life…

A Day In My Life…

I have a guest over at And The Little Ones Too today! I talk about my love-hate relationship with laundry.  Go read! It will (hopefully) bring a smile to your face! Here’s a little teaser… Before having a baby, I hated...


Sorry for any confusion…

Sorry for any confusion…

The I Love My Mommy Hop post was NOT supposed to go up yet.  It goes live at 10:59pm central.  Instead it went at AM, not PM. This is what happens while trying to multitask while nursing a baby…a baby...


New Mama’s Day: Creative Way to Gift Money – Foldin’ Money Review & #Giveaway – 5/11

I like finding new and interesting way to present gifts.  More and more, people desire cash to get things they want or need.  I know my nieces and nephews (particularly the older ones!) want money!  The only problem is…...


#TheraBreath Multi Symptom Oral ProBiotic Review & Mint Lozenge #Giveaway -#Badbreath – Closed

I really like TheraBreath’s toothpaste and oral rinse, so when I was offered the chance to try their brand new probiotic I was excited!  They really have a handle on how to treat bad breath.  This probiotic is a...


New Mama’s Day: Mommy Jingles Course Review & #Giveaway – Closed

When I was looking for unique gifts for this event – Mommy Jingles stood out right away, especially since Rissa loves it when I sing to her.  Mommy Jingles is a course on the web that helps moms learn...


New Mama’s Day: Animoto {Slideshow Creation} Plus Membership #Giveaway – Closed

I previously reviewed Animoto’s video slideshow creation services and I definitely have fun with it!  I’ve made several slideshows with it, one of them posted this morning here as part of my (Not So) Wordless Wednesday! How would you like...


(Not So) Wordless Wednesday: Does Rissa Look Like Mommy?

(Not So) Wordless Wednesday: Does Rissa Look Like Mommy?

I created this slideshow with some pictures of my little pumpkin.  You tell me… does she look like...


Ecoland Baby Girls Organic Socks (3 pr/pk) Review & #Giveaway – Closed

Sponsored by Tomoson.com Since Rissa was born, I’ve become more concerned about what she comes into contact with. I’m not perfect, but I’m trying to be more mindful and limit what she comes in contact with. If I’m...