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Tales From the Nursery: The Toddler Years

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A Final New Mama’s Day Event Thank You

Thank you to all my readers – new and old! – who entered, commented, and had fun with this event.  It kept me very busy on the other side here!  I do apologize for


Even More Winners!

Thank you so much for your patience!  Here are the rest of the New Mama’s Day winners and the Spongeables winners! Spongeables – 170 entries.  Congrats to Lisa! Animoto One Year Plus Membership – 45 entries.


New Mama’s Day: Issa Qattara Natural Skin Care Products #Giveaway – 10 Winners – Closed

Well, its here.  The last New Mama’s Day event giveaway.  *sniffle* It’s been a wild week and I thank you for joining me! We are ending the event with a 10 winner giveaway!  Cicely of Issa


New Mama’s Day: Remembering When I Was Young {Keepsake Bookset} Review & #Giveaway – Closed

I love creative gifts.  I really do! Brian is the family genealogist and we plan on passing that torch on to Rissa.  So, I definitely loved the idea of a keepsake heirloom book that


An Ode To My Mother, On My First Mama’s Day

Today is Mother’s Day. Today is my first mother’s day, but Mom, it’s far from your first! I can’t imagine how I changed your


New Mama’s Day: More Than Saying I Love You by Dr. Andie {Book} Review & #Giveaway – Closed

Many women I know struggle with their self-image, myself included.  In fact, I’ve been working on a ver personal (and lengthy) post on the subject.  I hope to share it soon.  One thing I


New Mama’s Day: $98 Set of Pure Romance Pampering Products *Adult* – Closed

*While this post is about a company and website that includes adult products, this post itself does not* More products to pamper mama.  A way to reward her for the hard work she does on


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


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


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


New Mama’s Day: EdenFantasys $25 Gift Card #Giveaway – 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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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)


New Mama’s Day: Marianne Richmond Book Reviews & Beautiful Blue Eyes #Giveaway – Closed

I received the opportunity to review two lovely books: If I Could Keep You Little and Beautiful Blue Eyes by Marianne Richmond. If you aren’t familiar with Ms. Richmond, she is an amazing woman.  She hadn’t