Definitely NOT us!
As we were pulling out of our parking spot today, leaving church, our good friend comes running wildly towards our car, yelling "STOP"....
WE LEFT OUR BABY IN THE ATRIUM OF OUR CHURCH!!
How could we be such horrible parents? I am beside myself with shame and humiliation for forgetting my child!
Fortunately Noah will never remember that his parents almost left him at church, but I always will....
Ugggh!!
Okay, so it wasn't really that bad - Noah was asleep and safe, with Phil and Cami. (Thanks, guys!) Besides, we hadn't actually left church yet, and never would have made it very far without him. But, still....
This isn't actually the first time that I've done one of my kiddos wrong, just this week!
The other night we were all having a nice sushi dinner with Phil and Cami. (hmmm.) Ben started squirming in his booster seat, and one of the lovely servers came over and was telling him to be careful - You know, kind of looking at me to take care of him. (nice, huh?)
Yeah well, because my kiddos sit in boosters quite often and hardly ever fall, I told her that he was okay, and continued eating (yes, and talking).
No sooner than I put another bite in my mouth, Buddy Boo FELL OUT OF HIS CHAIR, right on his face. I jumped up, grabbed him, and sat back down to eat my humble pie.
Well, my poor baby began bleeding everywhere. Oh, and he was screaming, too... I could see the waitress telling the others, "I told her so."
Ben was fine after a bit - He did manage to only escape with fat lips and a sore nose.
But I think I'm scarred!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who has been so horrible. It will make me feel better, somehow, I'm sure!
Bree, who said…
I bet you are all dying to know who won the Money Manager Toolkit, huh?
Well, Susanne is the lucky winner this time! I have emailed you, Susanne, but if you are reading this and haven't seen an email from me, please email me with your mailing address.
Here's what said…"Hate to sound like a broken record here, but I would love the money manager kit...the kindergarten countdown could work for use too, but I need more direction when it comes to money!!! Thanks."
Congratulations!
Make sure you enter these giveaways, before it's too late --
Tessy and Tab Money Manager Toolkit - Enter by 9pm tonight!
Lots of Loops Handknit Hat, from Moby - Enter by 9am tomorrow!
Pigtails and Polkadots has something for everyone on your shopping list. They add a touch of personalization to anything they carry - From blankies, for the little guys, to golf head covers and golf towels, for the big guys, you can have any piece monogrammed using the font of your choice.
I ordered a cosmetic case for my husband's aunt, with her name monogrammed on it, and it turned out great! She will be thrilled to receive something so personal, and I was pleased with the quality and design.
Pigtails and Polkadots take custom orders too, so make sure you let them know what you are looking for and they will do their best to find it for you. Now, that's customer service!
So, go take a look at what Pigtails and Polkadots has to offer. And, if you hurry maybe you can still get those personalized gifts for the last few people on your Christmas list! (If not, any of their items would make great birthday gifts!)
This is one you do not want to miss. Head over to Michabella Creations NOW... They are offering 15% off their entire store, through the end of the year!!
I am so excited about my next gift idea... The Moby Wrap! Whether you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, or the perfect Baby shower gift, you have found it in the Moby. Every mom should have one! | ||||||||||||
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My kiddos love Tessy and Tab, and the stories told in the mini-magazines. They love to get their magazine in the mail twice a month, and I will often find them curled up on the couch reading them. They especially enjoyed reading about how Tab likes to share his money with children in Zambia... Africa is dear to our hearts too, and this is something that we do regularly.
With my twins' birthday and Christmas so close together they seem to "come into" lots of money in a short period of time, so this week we're learning a bit more about how to effectively save, spend and share, with a little help from Tessy and Tab.
Tessy and Tab know all about money management, and they have made it easy to teach my children about saving, spending, and sharing with the Money Manager Toolkit. This fun and educational package includes two Tessy and Tab magazines, a 3-part bank, charts, posters, and a detailed parent guide - Everything I need to teach basic money concepts and early financial skills to my preschool age children. It's never too early to teach basic money skills, and this is the perfect way to do it!
WIN IT! Would you like to win a Money Manager Toolkit for your family or someone on your shopping list? Check out the great I would like to announce the winner of the Ferrero Rondnoir gift set. Drumroll please....
Thank you to all who entered and to those of you who sent a snowglobe e-card and supported Share Our Strength®.
Christina, of Dainty Deity, makes the most adorable invisible headbands.... They are must-haves for all the gals on your shopping list. You'll want to buy yourself one, too!
Christina is mommy to a sweet little boy, and manages to create these one-of-a-kind headbands, beaded on invisible cords, using crystals, beads and unique color designs. She sent me the Dainty Health headband, as a gift, and I wear it often... I have longer hair, but can wear it with my hair down, and can even wear it when I pull my hair back. I love it!
Dainty Deity offers several styles and designs, and you can even customize your headband with colors and beads of your choice. Christina offers hand-crocheted baby headbands, too. Go, check 'em out... They are too cute!
First of all, I want to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who have helped spread the word about my Christmas gift ideas and my first ever Gift Guide. It has been a huge success, with the spotlight on a wide variety of different products, made and sold by moms, complete with special savings for all of my loyal readers, and lots of fun giveaways.
Bebemiqui added my Gift Ideas button to the sidebar on her blog, on November 24th... She is the winner of a pair of earrings made by yours truly, moi! Congratulations!! (If you see this, Bebemiqui, before I get a chance to send you an email, will you send me one with your mailing address, please?)
I had originally intended to wrap up my gift features by tomorrow, however I have a few more wonderful moms to highlight this week, as well as another giveaway or two.... So, stay tuned!
How about purchasing a nursing cover and matching burp cloth for all of the new mamas on your list? A Mother's Gift is the perfect place to find fun and fashionable nursing accessories made of beautiful fabrics.
It wasn't until I had baby #6 that I even tried a nursing cover, partly because he was my first summer baby. But, let me tell you, I am so glad that I did. They provide the privacy I need to nurse any where without the worry of exposing myself.
Are you looking for a gift that will have everyone talking? You will definitely want to check out Tuni & G Clothing.
Antoinette and G.G (or "Tuni" and "G") are two creative moms who started a fashion line for mothers and children that is spicy, fun, comfortable, and of the highest quality. Tuni & G is a big hit with mothers and children all over... Even the stars love Tuni & G!
Tuni & G has a sassy assortment of clothing and accessories, but their specialty is the mommy and me sets. My daughter and I were lucky enough to receive the Queen and Princess set... I love it! And, so does my daughter! They are so comfortable and a lot of fun. The compliments and smiles we get when we wear them are a bonus, too.
From the Sugar and Spice sets to the Don't ya wish your daddy was dreamy like mine? tank, you are bound to find the perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list!
Fun Tip: The generous gals at Tuni & G are offering a 10% discount for all From Dates to Diapers readers! Just enter HotMoms as the coupon code when checking out.
This Christmas season give a gift that gives back - Ferrero Rondnoir Dark Chocolates.
These new and delectable bits of dark chocolate cream surrounded by a crisp wafer, then topped with crunchy dark chocolate morsels, are the perfect gift for chocolate lovers of all ages.
The best part is that you can support a very worthy cause by giving a gift of something sweet, because the Ferrero Company has partnered with Share Our Strength®, one of the nation’s leading organizations working to end childhood hunger in America. This holiday season, the Ferrero Company is making a donation to Share Our Strength® from the proceeds of holiday sales of Rondnoir™ dark chocolates.
You can also support Share Our Strength® by sending a customized, interactive holiday snow globe e-card to family and friends - for each of the first 20,000 sent Ferrero will donate $1. Visit www.sharesomethingsweet.com to customize and send your own snow globe today. It's a wonderful feeling to know that I can help make a difference!
Okay, now for the moment you all have been waiting for...
Time to announce some winners!
The winner of the Butterfly Necklace, from i love blocks, is Alyson, Brett & Girls who said…"Hmmm, who to select....wait, I know...ME! I could give it to me! No? Okay my daughter and neice!"
Shannon is the winner of the Living The Dream tee laundry, from LTDchix. She said…"The Cleaning Mom would be perfect for my own mom! She is obsessive about it!"
Congratulations ladies! Please email me with your mailing address so we can mail you your prizes.
We were supposed to be home Sunday night, but we missed our flight and flew home yesterday instead... We did have a good time, but I am so happy to be home!
Please bear with me as I re-adjust to life here at home. I will announce the winners of my two giveaways, and post a new giveaway as soon as I can this afternoon! (Maybe I'll post a few pictures of our trip, too.)
Oh, and remember to add my gift ideas button to your sidebar and let me know that you did, before December 14th, to be entered to win a handmade and beautiful gift from moi!
See you in a bit!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the pets (or pet owners) on your shopping list? Well, let me tell you about my next Christmas gift idea.
Feline Fido offers designer fashion four paws! Julie, the owner of this fabulous online store for pets, is wonderful to work with and super-nice. She is very passionate about animals, and even designs all of their custom-made items.
Feline Fido carries a wide variety of collars for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats, as well as leashes, tug toys, and ID tags. You are bound to find something you love, for your furry little friends!
I found the cutest Christmas collar for my fur-ball, Morgan, and even got a heart-shaped ID tag for her. I tried to get a picture of it on her, but she wasn't havin' it... She apparently is not yet in the Christmas spirit!
Oh, and I was excited to find out that Feline Fido are proud to support and encourage those who have been affected by breast cancer, and have a custom designed line of pink ribbon products for your "fashionably aware pet." Check it out!
So a Blonde Walks Into a Review is hosting a fun holiday contest where you can win an autographed copy of Merry Christmas, America! Megawatt Displays Across the USA by Bruce Littlefield along with a vintage, Christmas treasure! Deadline to enter is December 19, so click on over and enter quick!
There are two winners of The Christmas Box of Questions, by The Box Girls. To enter to win one of these Boxes, I asked everyone to mention which one you thought you would most enjoy, and why. Here's what the winners said:
1) Opening Pandora said…"Family Dinner would be our choice...anything to help get folks talking and sharing!"
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2) Paul said…"Family dinner, to play with my in-laws to get to know them better. Me please!"
I know that both of you will enjoy the Christmas box!
And, remember The Box Girls are offering all From Dates to Diapers' readers a 20% discount with the coupon code: FDTD20. So, get on over there and purchase a gift of conversation!
The winner of the $20 Pink Zebra gift certificate is theteo5, who said this about what she found at The Pink Zebra…
"I love the green hostess aprons. I would feel so Bree in one of those!"
Congratulations! Please email me with your information so you can redeem your prize.
For those of you who did not win, please keep The Pink Zebra Boutique in mind for all of your gifts of cute comfort!
I have a great gift idea for all of us who are tired of checking this toy and that to see if it has escaped the massive recall lists...
Hounie's Haven, a new online store, has fabulous finds for the whole family. Among many other items, they carry a whole line of wooden toys that would be perfect for the little tykes on your Christmas shopping list.
I just love the wooden toys... They remind me of my childhood, when our imaginations steered our play. Toys without a whole lot of bells and whistles, just good old-fashioned fun!
So, instead of all of those battery-operated toys (that annoy to no end), buy your kiddos some old-fashioned goodness this Christmas. Hounie's Haven has just the toys for you!
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This time I would like to announce the winner of the adorable items from Ericalyn Designs.
Drumroll, please....
Alrighty, so it's been a little while since I listed my favorite giveaways. And, because I know you're itchin' to enter to win some fun stuff, be sure you enter these fab giveaways --
Hanley Nature PJs - Not sure when this one ends, so run over and enter NOW!
Miffy Doll - Enter by December 5th
$50 SpaFinder Gift Certificate - Enter by December 6th
One Dickens of a Holiday Giveaway - Enter by December 7th
You have just a few more days to get your holiday photo in to SuperMomz for their contest. Enter your picture before December 7th and you could win up to $50 to spend at SuperMomz.com!
The Domestic Diva is hosting TWO giveaways... Go visit her, and enter to win:
$50 Kodak Gallery Giftcard - Enter by December 8th
My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Super Sleuth Christmas Movie - Enter by December 10th
$25 Kangaroodle Gift Certificate - Enter by December 8th
Pinks and Blues Girls' Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Days starts tomorrow - You don't want to miss this!!
Teresa, of ScribbleScratch, is having a contest and giving away $25 cash! She wants to know about one of our favorite bloggers....
Oh, just one? Michelle, over at Scribbit, is one of my favorite bloggers. I love her writing style and the variety of topics she covers every day. I always leave her place feeling encouraged, uplifted, and like I learned something new. She has fantastic weekly giveaways and posts tons of recipes, too.
Michelle has a fantastic blog post titled 5 Things Every Blogger Should Know... I recommend that all of you hop over and read this valuable information!
Who's your favorite blogger? If you write about her (or him), please let me know and I'll come read your post!
Is there a roly-poly baby on your gift list this year? Do I have a great gift idea for you!
The Happy Panda Baby Boutique has the most comfortable, high quality apparel for the bigger baby. All of their items are made in America, using environmentally safe products and inks. A plus, in my book!
Pamela, mommy of two happy pandas, began this adorable line of clothes when her first baby boy was growing so quickly that she wasn't able to buy clothes for him based on age sizes. Her second son also grew at a very fast rate, and it was still difficult for her to find the right sizes based on age. Pamela then decided to create her own line of baby clothes, clothing for the bigger baby - Happy Panda Baby.
The adorable little panda that graces almost every onesie and tee, is so adorable and the perfect mascot for the Happy Panda Baby line. They also carry soft and comfy Panda Pants and fun sleepware. Pamela sent me some crazy cute onesies for my littlest guys that have the Soccer Panda on the front. I was so pleased to receive the package, all wrapped up, and tied with a bow! The onesies (or snappies, as Happy Panda calls them) are soft and extremely well-made... The kind that you just want to rub when baby is wearing them!
So, run over to The Happy Panda Baby Boutique for gifts for all of the little pandas on your list!
The winner of a beautiful Michabella creation is....
As a mom it is super important to maintain a good sense of humor, in the midst of all the chaos. So, here is the perfect gift for all the moms on your shopping list who are living their dream...
"Fun apparel for on the go moms with a sense of humor." That is how moms, Nina and Cindi, describe their fun and witty t-shirt line, LTDchix (which stands for Living The Dream chix). Sarcastic as it may sound, it certainly IS true that, no matter how hard being a mom can be, from doing the laundry (all 5 loads a day) to cooking to playing referee, most every mom IS living her dream!
LTDchix has the perfect sassy design for every mom... There is a Living The Dream t-shirt with all your friends' dream on them. Mine is the laundry design. I wasn't kidding about the 5 loads of laundry a day!!
Let me introduce you to an all new set of blocks. Blocks of the jewelry kind.
Irina, mother and graphic designer, is the artist behind these fun pieces of jewelry made of shrinky dinks. Yep, you read that right - shrinky dinks! At first I was a little skeptical too, but once I saw all of the pieces she has made, I knew that her jewelry would be perfect for some of the special people on my Christmas shopping list. And, because I am a sucker for pink, I knew I needed the butterfly necklace!
You truly have to see them to believe it. So, run over and check out her site, i love blocks... I'll wait....
Okay, so now that you've seen Irina's work, wouldn't you agree that her jewelry would make a great gift? All of her pieces posses a funky and unique quality that I've never seen anywhere else. In fact, a good number of her pieces are inspired by the photographs that she loves to take.
Do you have a nephew or cousin, on your shopping list, who may enjoy a fun piece of art to wear? How about your babysitter? Well, gift them with blocks!
WIN IT! Would you like to win a Butterfly Necklace, like mine, from i love blocks? Visit i love blocks, then leave a comment here telling me who on your shopping list would enjoy a piece of block jewelry. A winner will be selected randomly at midday on December 6th Monday, December 10th. Good luck!
I would love if you could help spread the word about i love blocks, and this giveaway, however it is not a requirement to win.
"I love wearing my daughter - she feels close to me and I am able to get things done around the house. I don't have a Moby, but would love to get one. And the hat is too cute!"
Congratulations, Bree!!