Kenzie and Julia {Friends}
July 14, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Tweet Visit more Wordless Wednesday participants at 5 Minutes for Mom and Angry Julie Monday Visit Wordful Wednesday participants at Angie’s Circus
Shine On Now {American Girls}
July 13, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under charity, giveaway, giving back, Shine On Now
Tweet As a mom, I hope to instill and foster strong values and a spirit of goodwill in my kids. Values that urge them to give to others. Give of their time, talents, and energy. This, my friends, is one of the reasons I have agreed to partner with American Girls to help promote their [...]
Lovely Memories
July 10, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under love it, memories
Tweet I noticed as I sat on my patio this afternoon that my Hibiscus Bonsai had begun to bloom… Gorgeous white flowers with dark purple centers. Whenever I see Hibiscus flowers I am transported back to Hawaii. The colors, fragrances, sounds and tastes return to me in a flood of memories. So, as I sat [...]
Despicable Me {A Fun Family Film}
July 10, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under giveaway, movies
Tweet Gru delights in all things wicked, until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith [...]
Water Balloon Fun
July 9, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under summertime
Tweet Last weekend my lovely neighbor, Donna, spent hours filling buckets of colorful water balloons. Her time was spent simply so we could watch our kids, and hers, pelt and soak each other in a matter of minutes! So.Much.Fun. Thank you, Donna!!
Land’s End Swimwear
July 9, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under deals, summertime, sunwear
Tweet If you read my maternity fashion post from the other day, you will not be surprised to hear that I have never owned a maternity swimsuit. Now, before you assume that I don a tank and a pair of shorts to the pool, let me tell you that I don’t have a problem bearing [...]
For The Mom-to-Be {That’s Me!}
July 8, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under pregnancy
Tweet Baby flutters. Counting down the days. Gathering baby essentials. There are so many exciting moments to be had while baking a baby. But, there are some great products and services out there to make the joyous time for an expectant mom even more enjoyable. I’d like to tell you about a few I’ve been [...]
My Maternity Fashion Crisis
July 7, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under pregnancy
Tweet It’s been three long years since I was pregnant with Noah. Many things have changed – This time around I am definitely bigger than I was with any of my first five pregnancies, including the twins. And more uncomfortable. One thing, however, has stayed the same – I loathe maternity clothes. If I had [...]
Let Freedom Ring… It’s Independence Day
July 4, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under celebrations, Independence Day
Tweet We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ~The Declaration of Independence
Peach Crisp {A Delicious Summer Treat}
July 2, 2010 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Tweet We simply love peaches. Fresh is best, of course, but we’ll eat them out of a jar, in a cobbler, or even in smoothies. I was jonesin’ for a dish-ful of warm peach crisp yesterday, so I searched for a good recipe. None of my foodie friends seemed to be of much help (I [...]






















