November 2008

Meet A Cowboy’s Wife

November 12, 2008

Tweet There are some bloggers out there who are just so darn cool that you can’t help but love them. Lori, also known as A Cowboys Wife, is one such blogger. In addition to A Cowboy’s Wife, Lori also blogs at My Wooden Spoon, the must-see blog for foodies, and Cowgirl Critiques, where she reviews [...]

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Make Money with Holiday Gift Guides

November 11, 2008

Tweet **UPDATED – SEE REGISTRATION INFO BELOW!****REGISTER NOW** I am so excited to announce that I will be teaming up with the talented and beautiful Social Media guru, Katja Presnal, to bring you a fun and useful tele class on how to make successful holiday gift guides for your blog (that can potentially make you [...]

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Christmas Traditions Enhance the Season

November 11, 2008

Tweet I asked Ray if he would be willing to share with you a bit about holiday traditions in general, and ours in particular. The following is the result. (If you’re kiddos believe Santa is real, you may not want them to read this… You’ve been warned!) What’s more appropriate at the celebration of the [...]

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Send out those Christmas cards, but don’t forget the Thank You’s! (A Giveaway)

November 11, 2008

Tweet Paper Shouts is run by mommy-preneur, Shannon Malliet, and is a great place to find unique posh notes for life’s big moments, including the holidays! At Paper Shouts you can find custom holiday cards and invitations, perfect for those Christmas cards and holiday party invites. In addition, Paper Shouts creates personalized note cards and [...]

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Start a collection of Keepsake Ornaments for each of your Kiddos

November 11, 2008

Tweet For as long as I can remember, I have received (or even made or bought myself) a new tree ornament. The first year Ray and I were married, I purchased one with our names and the year etched on it. Each year my kiddos have each received a special ornament that revealed their character. [...]

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What are the holidays with out a whole lot of baking? (A Giveaway)

November 11, 2008

Tweet Holiday baking has always been a huge part of the Christmas season. My mom, sisters and I get together once or twice before Thanksgiving, and again just before Christmas, throw on some aprons, and spend the entire day baking away! Of course, we must try everything as it comes out of the oven! So, [...]

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Pondering the Miracle (while snug in your PJs) on Christmas Eve (Lands’ End Giveaway!)

November 11, 2008

Tweet Growing up, Christmas Eve was never really celebrated like Christmas Day… We would visit Grandparents and head home to go to bed early, thinking Christmas morning would come faster if we were sleeping. The on Christmas morning we would take time to remember what Christmas is all about. As Ray mentioned, I was a [...]

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Lots of great stuff to win!

November 10, 2008

Tweet I mentioned that I have a ton of great giveaways coming up, right? Well, how about a couple of extra entries in to each of them? That’s right… I have decided that if you grab my button below, post it on your blog’s sidebar, and sign the Mr. Linky below with your blog’s url, [...]

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Get ready…

November 9, 2008

Tweet This week I will be rolling out my 2nd annual Christmas Gift Guide. I know, I’m a little early considering I was adamant about waiting until after Thanksgiving last year! This year, however, I have the privilege of teaming up with two of my favorite mommy bloggers. These hot mamas have become good friends [...]

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Too Hot Tot Bling (A Giveaway!)

November 9, 2008

Tweet Did you know that I have four nephews and one niece? This sweetie pie is my youngest nephew, Isaac. Isn’t he adorable? (You can see more pictures of him, and even some of his older brother, when you visit my sister’s brand new blog!) Just after Isaac was born, Stephanie of Too Hot Tot [...]

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Eggs – Are they all they’re cracked up to be?

November 8, 2008

Tweet Over the last 30 days, as I’ve partnered with the American Egg Board, you have heard me talk a whole lot about eggs. I have shared some scrumptious recipes, all including eggs. I’ve kept track of the results from eating eggs every morning (in various forms). I’ve talked about buying eggs, storing eggs, preparing [...]

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Barbie and the Diamond Castle

November 8, 2008

Tweet Having five brothers, Julia gets to decide almost hourly whether to be a tomboy or a little princess… She loves all thing girly, but can run with the big boys! Most of the time she is a perfect mix of the two, and exerts her energy all the while maintaining her girly qualities. In [...]

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Take-A-Break Bars

November 8, 2008

Tweet Not only are these bars a healthy snack, but they are easy to make and a big hit with the kiddos, too! here’s what you need: • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional• 1 1/2 cups chopped mixed dried fruit• 2/3 cup oatmeal• 1/3 [...]

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Breakfast is important!

November 7, 2008

Tweet My 30 days experiment is coming to an end. I am not, however, going to give up eating a protein-rich breakfast. I cannot tell you how much better I feel, how much more energetic I am throughout the day, and how my mood has been changed for the better, just because I made sure [...]

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A Special Treat

November 7, 2008

Tweet In honor of our love for chocolate, Mom Central teamed up with Ghirardelli to spread the word about their new LUXE MILK line, and chose me as a participating chocoholic blogger. I was stoked to hear that I would be receiving each of the 5 LUXE MILK flavors to taste test… I LOVE milk [...]

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Proficiency

November 6, 2008

Tweet For the work-at-home mom, a scanner and fax machine are a must. For the teacher, a copy machine is invaluable. For the writer and photographer, a good printer is a priceless tool. I have many jobs, and at different times throughout the day I am that work-at-home mom, that teacher, that writer, that photographer. [...]

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German Pancakes, Dutch Babies, or Pannkaka

November 6, 2008

Tweet We made German Pancakes for the first time the other day. I really wish I had come across this recipe before now… Katja has informed me that these are called pannkaka in Sweden, and pannukakku in Finland. La Mama Naturale says they are best with lemon and powdered sugar. And, Melanie calls them Dutch [...]

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Generation Huggies – Thirty Years, Many Moms

November 6, 2008

Tweet Huggies recognizes that every mom is unique. Just last month, to celebrate 30 years of the moms who have inspired them, Huggies launched Generation Huggies 30 Years, 30 Moms. Moms across America now have the opportunity to share their personal stories of what being a mom means in a 60-second video. The stories of [...]

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Chewy Chocolate Cookies

November 5, 2008

Tweet I got this recipe from a Nestle cookbook, years ago, and it has always been a favorite. Try them for a sweet, scrumptious snack…. They’re sure to become your favorite, too! here’s what you need: 1 1/4 c. softened butter, or margarine2 c. sugar2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla2 c. flour3/4 c. Hershey cocoa1 tsp. baking [...]

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Grocery Shopping on a Budget

November 4, 2008

Tweet I just recently shared with you some tips for making shopping with the kiddos a bit easier, but do you have a hard time staying within your food budget when you head to the store? As I shop for my family of eight, I certainly find myself struggling to not overspend. But sticking to [...]

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Exercise your right to vote!

November 4, 2008

Tweet I thank God for the freedom in this country to exercise the right to vote, but it’s always nice to receive a little perk! The following stores are offering FREE goodies for voters: Starbucks Krispy Kreme Ben & Jerry’s Offers are only valid if you vote! Get all of the details from Tara, at [...]

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