BlogHer: Sponsors, Swag, Fashion & Parties
July 17, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Bloggy MeetUps, BlogHer, BlogHer09, sponsors
Tweet Blogher, the largest conference for women who blog, is just around the corner. While most attendees have already packed, or at least blogged about stressing out over what they are going to wear, I have just now had time to think about all of this. Okay, well, that’s not entirely true since I have [...]
Multiplayer games mean fun with everyone!
July 16, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under fun activities for the kiddos, games, Nickelodeon
Tweet Playing computer video games is fun no doubt, but being able to kick it up a notch and play against other kids around the planet in multiplayer games. That’s right, your kids don’t have to sit at a computer competing against a computer they can play games with other kids. This not only teaches [...]
3 Things You May Not Know About Us
July 14, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under about us, blog hop, just for fun
Tweet I’ve never participated in one of these MckLinky Blog Hops, but this one looks like fun! So, here we go… Three things you may not know about us: ONE:: Through World Vision, we sponsor 5 children in as many different countries in Africa, as well as one from Vietnam. Ray and I led a [...]
Yes, I did
July 12, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under confessions, family life
Tweet Because I have been asked, more than once, if I did in fact leave Ben and make it across town without him, I decided to finally tell the story. It’s a hard one for me to tell. I get that knot in my stomach, and I start to tear up, just thinking about it. [...]
Perfect
July 10, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under family life, overheard
Tweet The drive-thru attendant rattled off every item I ordered and asked if it was correct. “Perfect,” I replied, thrilled that the teen who took my order got it right the first time. The following is the conversation my kiddos had, as we pulled up to the window to pay for and gather our order: [...]
Robbed
July 9, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under headaches, rants
Tweet Last night I slept like a baby. It had to be that I was dead tired by the time I climbed into bed (more on why later), but I seriously got one of the best nights of sleep in months. So, I was incredibly surprised this morning, when I woke up with a pain [...]
What a mess!
July 8, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under family life, Wordless Wednesday
Tweet Just the other day Daddy found our youngest two kiddos covered in ash from the fire pit. Fun was had the night before, but I can assure you that this was not fun to clean up! Visit more Wordless Wednesday participants at 5 Minutes for Mom and Extraordinary Mothers. Visit Wordful Wednesday participants at: [...]
Let’s Fix Dinner Blogger Round Table Recap (and giveaway!)
July 7, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under dinner, giveaway, Nestlé, Stouffer's
Tweet Not sure if you remember, but back in April I was one of 15 bloggers invited to the Nestlé Culinary Institute in Solon, OH. We had the opportunity to hear from top experts in parenting and psychology and even got to meet Celebrity Chef, Antonia Lofaso! I had an amazing time with the folks [...]
More Excitement
July 6, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Ethan, family life
Tweet Ethan and I made another trip to the hospital today, this time for a scheduled visit. One last test was ordered for Ethan, to rule out any abnormal activity in his brain. The EEG was quick and painless, although Ethan did have to sit still for 20 minutes… Oh, the horror! Once they had [...]
The winners of the Johnson’s Baby Big Bubblin’ Stars contest have been announced!
July 3, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Big Bubblin' Stars Contest, Johnson and Johnson, Johnson's Baby
Tweet Check out who the Grand Prize winner is, along with the second and third place winners, on the Johnson’s Baby YouTube Channel. Johnson’s Baby and I thank all of who submitted a video to make this contest pure, mild, gentle and FUN! Congratulations to all of the winners!






















