June 2008

I didn’t forget…

June 15, 2008

Tweet Yes, I know I am super late in announcing the winner of the Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Max giveaway that I had recently, but I’m a busy lady! What? That’s not a good excuse… Ah well, I’m sorry! Sarah was the lucky winner and will now have a great alternative to cleaning her toilets! [...]

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June 15, 2008

Tweet I have gathered just a few quotes to share in honor of fathers, especially my own and that of my children. Some will make you think of your own father, others will make you proud to be a father…. Happy Father’s Day!! Me and My Dad My Kids and Their Daddy Behold, children are [...]

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Locked out and Lost!

June 14, 2008

Tweet The last 36 hours have proven to be quite a roller coaster of emotions. Excited and thankful, brokenhearted, frustrated, fear and relief… I’ve been through it all. Yesterday we got some great news and a huge answer to our prayers… Ray was given a much-needed and well-deserved raise at work! You know, with the [...]

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Just for the Dads…

June 14, 2008

Tweet I have extended the deadline to enter all six of my Father’s Day giveaways until 9pm (PST) Sunday night. I figured all the dads deserve an extra day to enter! So… What are you waiting for? WIN IT!! A Gift of Planning – A Copy of Wear Clean Underwear! A Gift of Flavor – [...]

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Homeschooling Mother of Six Achieves Blogging Success

June 13, 2008

Tweet Check out the article in which I am featured… Yep, I’m the “Homeschooling Mother of Six!” http://www.homebusinessmag.com/writing/from-dates-to-diapers.html

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Camp Baby Post Roundup

June 13, 2008

Tweet So, way back at Camp Baby I joined a Yahoo! group to stay connected to some of my new friends. We thought it would be fun to post a blog post roundup each week to help promote each other’s blogs. Out of the five weeks we they have done this, I only added my [...]

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The Gift of Time

June 12, 2008

Tweet Is there a guy in your life who needs help keeping time? How about gifting him with a watch. Casio has some amazing styles and eye-catching designs – From sporty to classy to dressy, you’re sure to find the perfect piece for your special dad. The Waveceptor (shown at left) is one of the [...]

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The Gift of Security

June 12, 2008

Tweet UPEK’s Eikon To Go is a great gift for the guy who loves security. This Digital Privacy Manager offers such a wide range of security options, to keep all information safe and only accessible by him, just by the swipe of his finger.Win It!! Leave a comment here, by 9pm on Saturday, June 14th, [...]

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A Trendy Gift

June 11, 2008

Tweet Blume’s distressed baseball cap, from Skimbaco, would be a perfect gift for the trendy dad… Add his name or initials for a fun and comfortable gift that is so HIM! When shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gifts at Skimbaco, remember to use the discount code DAD10 to save 10%!! Win It!! 1. Visit [...]

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The Gift of Style

June 11, 2008

Tweet ProMom Couture has great tees for moms, but I was so excited when I found this fun tee for Dad! You can buy a tee for all of the special guys in your life by using the discount code vicki to receive a free tee when you purchase three… I’m sure you’ll even find [...]

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Wordless Wednesday — Wii Play Together!

June 11, 2008

Tweet See other Wordless Wednesday Participants at 5 Minutes For Mom Don’t forget to check out my giveaways in celebration of DADS!!

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The Gift of Flavor

June 10, 2008

Tweet Who doesn’t like a good barbecue sauce?! Boy, do I have a great one to tell you about… When you fire up the bbq for some Father’s Day grilling, you certainly don’t want to be without Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce. This sauce is just the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with a [...]

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Good Morning!

June 10, 2008

Tweet Only occasionally will we make a big deal out of breakfast and it’s most often on Daddy’s days off. Typically, as the kiddos wake each morning they venture to the kitchen to grab their first meal of the day. Most often they sit down with yogurt, a bowl of cereal, or waffles – fresh [...]

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Cinna-Spin Cookies… Yummy!

June 9, 2008

Tweet So, we made some cookies, the boys and I. You have to try these Cinna-Spin Cookies. They are a breeze to mix up, using Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix and a few special ingredients, but they are a bit tedious to make. I can assure you they are well worth the time, especially if [...]

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The Gift of Planning

June 9, 2008

Tweet Do you have a plan for your children and assets in the event of an accident, death, or your incapacity? Every parent should be prepared! In an easy-to-read story format, Wear Clean Underwear takes you on a journey that will help you discover in easy-to-understand terms exactly what would happen to your money, your [...]

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Me? Really?

June 8, 2008

Tweet So, which one of you nominated me in the Bloggy Hoss Elections? Now, when I mentioned the elections the other day, I really was just being goofy with my not-so-subtle hints! I honestly didn’t think that I fit in to any of the categories! But I was, in fact, nominated in THREE of the [...]

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Football or Soccer?

June 8, 2008

Tweet In the UK it’s called Football. Here in the US it’s called Soccer. What do you call this popular game? We call it soccer, and my twins are big in to the game… They have always enjoyed watching Daddy play, but have loved kicking the ball around for as long as they’ve been walking! [...]

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Father’s Day Giveaway

June 6, 2008

Tweet I have some wonderful gifts to give away in celebration of DADS everywhere! Check out my gift guide to see what you will have a chance to win, but make sure you drop by every day, Monday through Friday, to enter each one. I am also going to offer you an extra entry in [...]

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Matilda Jane

June 5, 2008

Tweet Julia and I *heart* Matilda Jane Clothing! Can you blame us? These “colorful and sophisticated” designer threads are not only comfy, but are also fun to wear. We have never received more compliments than when we wear these cheeky outfits from Matilda Jane! You are sure to find your next favorite outfit from Matilda [...]

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It’s time again for the Bloggy Hoss Awards!

June 4, 2008

Tweet Nominations are being accepted now thru June 6th, so if you have a favorite blogger who may fit one of the following categories, hop over to An Island Life and nominate him or her! Here are the Categories: Most Athletic Class Clown Brainiest Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Most Artistic Head Cheerleader Nicest [...]

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Summer Fun — A Giveaway!

June 4, 2008

Tweet Tomorrow we are heading to the pool… Finally! We’ve had such beautiful Spring-like weather here in Northern California, with only a few hot days, but we are so ready for the pool! The kids just want to be out side, so what better place than poolside? As most of you know, I have one [...]

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