Month: July 2013

Just Like My Mommy: Book Review

Emalee absolutely loves to read! She always has, even before she was starting to learn what all those funky shapes and symbol things were on the pages.

She used to look at the pictures and tell the stories, now she tries to figure out a few words first and then make up what is happening!

Reading is such an important thing to do with children. I started reading with both of my girls while I was pregnant with them, and have continued to read to them daily at bed time, as well as throughout the day if I have the chance.

I think it is important to be a good role model and make sure that my kids see me reading all of the time. Even if it is on my Kindle more than not!

For Christmas this year, Ema asked for new books. How totally awesome is that?!? While looking around Amazon, I ran across this really neat book: Just Like My Mommy by Agnese Baruzzi & IKids. Continue reading “Just Like My Mommy: Book Review”

How To Make A Pinata: DIY The WRONG Way!

It’s been a little while since I have done a post about a random adventure in my day to day crazy life.

So I thought instead of embarrassing my kids…which I totally did with A Bad Case of Weird, I would take the time to embarrass myself!

I know…you guys must be super excited!

Already your brain is working…trying to figure out what I did…this time! Continue reading “How To Make A Pinata: DIY The WRONG Way!”

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How To Use Pinterest: Tips and Tricks for Beginners

So my last Pinterest post, which was just a quick lesson on how Pinterest can help you grow your blog, was a huge success!

I also got a few messages saying that people would love a How to with pictures. (Similar to my Beautiful Blogger post)

So here it goes: How to Use Pinterest!

3 Types of Negative Comments & How to Deal With Them

Okay, so if you are friends with me on Facebook then you know that today I received a negative comment on Reddit.
This lead me to try to figure out how best to respond to negative comments. In this post, after I get my little vent out, I am going to let you know what I found in my research (really just talking to other bloggers and friends) and my own thoughts on the issue.

Mischievous Monday #3

It’s that time again!
Be sure to get in your stories of the MOST mischievous, devious little things that happened in your house this week!
 
Hey it could even be something that you did!
If you didn’t get to join in this week and would like to next week please just send me the following information:

Blog Name, a link to your blog, (a short description of your blog if you would like), how many children you have, ages, and the most mischievous moment of the week with a picture if you have one!

If you don’t have a blog but still want to share your story, which I would be thrilled to hear, you can just send me your name (or a nickname if you want to be anonymous), how many children you have, ages, and the most mischievous moment of the week with a picture if you have one!

IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING, DON’T FORGET TO SHARE A LINK TO IT ON YOUR BLOG AS WELL 🙂

10 Signs That Your Kid Has A Bad Case of: Weird

I’m sure I am not the only mom to walk in on something and think, “Oh my gosh, my kid is sooo weird!”

I hope I’m not alone here anyways….

Let’s just say that Emalee has had quite a few moments that lead me to believe she has come down with a bad case of Weird!

Are you curious if your kid may be suffering from this very same disease? If so, please read below to check the top 10 signs that your kid has a bad case of Weird. Continue reading “10 Signs That Your Kid Has A Bad Case of: Weird”

How Pinterest Can Benefit Your Blog

So…Pinterest!

Some of you guys probably read my silly Pinterest Post…some of you did not. If you did…I may need to apologize..it was meant to be silly and I hope people got a good laugh with it. Oh well, it made me laugh writing it.
Due to a few friends mentioning that they just “didn’t get Pinterest” or “didn’t understand how it could help their blog”, I decided to do a quick How to on it!

I’m a Pinterest WHORE!

Pinterest:

According to wikipedia , “Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections. Users can browse other pinboards for images, “re-pin” images to their own pinboards, or “like” photos.”

Pinterest was created by a group of three people, Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. I have, until this point, considered them my “pimps” or “drug dealers”. I suppose Cold Brew Labs, who manages it, probably should be included in there somewhere! They play just as big a part as the others in my new found profession and addiction.

Please note: this post is meant AS A JOKE! If you don’t have a sense of humor…DO NOT continue reading!

If you are reading this then you clearly have a love of Pinterest! Be sure to check out and join the Pinterest blog hop! Continue reading “I’m a Pinterest WHORE!”

Roselyn Scentsy Warmer PREMIUM Giveaway

Winner will be chosen on my birthday!! Be sure to enter DAILY!

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Why should I use Scentsy you may be wondering? Well here is a review from someone who does!
Margaret Buckelew of  www.facebook.com/pinetreehillwildlife says:

I do sell it, and it may not be very fair for me to review it, but the truth is the only reason I sell it is no one here sold Scentsy when it first came out so I became a consultant for 2 reasons.
1. I loved Scentsy and 2. I figured my sales could go straight to my wildlife rehab.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT HER ANIMAL REHAB AND DONATE IF YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY! THE WORK SHE DOES IS SIMPLY PRICELESS!
I was given Scentsy as a gift. It was love at first sight. My son had asthma and we could not burn candles. Scentsy was awesome. No flame. No chemicals released into the air and NO SOOT! Plus Scentsy is super safe. I have spilled the wax before and it cools in seconds. There’s virtually no fire hazard. Scentsy is as safe to have on 24/7 as a night light.
Because Scentsy uses top of the line oils the scent lasts for days. Traditional wicked candles only have the scented oil on top where the wick is and then coated down the sides. This is why candles tend to loose their smell after a few times lighting them.
For me, Scentsy is a win-win. It’s healthier, safer, lasts longer and helps to earn money for my wildlife rescue!