4BabyAndMom

Odyssey of the Mind- Cross your fingers for us!!

2012-02-24T16:07:00.000-05:00

So in the meantime, I've been overloaded with normal life, but back in November, I agreed to coach my son's OM team. I volunteered because I figured, "how bad can this be?". Their problem is the first one- a vehicle problem. The last few years, the vehicle problem has always been a smaller scaled vehicle- about the size of a shoebox. This year, the vehicle needs to be big enough for at least

Famous Last Words: DUDE, What were you thinking?!

2012-02-23T09:13:00.000-05:00

The idea that I'm pregnant is starting to sink in. It's been about 13 weeks (on Thursday) since I found out.. that I was about 15 and a half weeks pregnant. Yes, that means that I've officially rounded the corner to my third trimester. My flesh keeps wigging out every time I walk past a mirror that shows the belly, and my head freaks out every time the little life inside of me decides to mambo.

Happy Birthday, Princess!!

2012-02-21T08:35:00.000-05:00

We swore we'd never utter the word, but it's hard to deny that you are indeed that- our little princess! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays today. I cannot believe you are six.. it feels like it was just yesterday that YOU were growing inside my belly. You make me giggle, you make me look at things differently, you make me a better mommy. I love your kisses, I love your hugs. I can't wait to

How about some LOVE from 4BabyAndMom +YouCanMakeThis.com?!

2012-02-20T20:57:00.001-05:00

So after my week long trip out of state, my plane landed after 12:30am.. by the time I got home I was shot. I figured I could finish up pre-valentine prep on Monday, but I spent most of the day trying to get into the swing of home life again. So the day was basically spent calling doctors, setting up appointments, and all of that other fun stuff. Monday evening, Babs finished her Valentines,

Baby Days at Sam's Club!

2012-02-20T20:08:00.000-05:00

Don’t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam’s Club this month! Purchase all the basics for baby at your local Sam’s Club store to save time and money with this limited-time $10 Gift Card offer. Stock up on P&G products at Sam’s Club in February so you can

Romance Film Favorites- WINNER!!!!

2012-02-11T22:52:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our winner! Please check your email, as you have 48 hours to claim your prize.

Romance Film Favorites- 4pk DVD Giveaway! Because We LOVE You!

2012-02-07T16:38:00.003-05:00

This is going to be a really quick, old school giveaway. Because Valentine's Day is going to be here before we know it, we decided to show you our love! One lucky winner will have the chance to win this fabulous 4 pack of DVD's; perfect for a chick flick night, or just to add to your library. The four pack of Nicholas Sparks Romance DVD's include: THE NOTEBOOK, MESSAGE IN THE BOTTLE, A WALK

Send Your Valentine Something Sweet [or Salty] from The Popcorn Factory! Giveaway + Free Shipping

2012-02-07T12:28:00.000-05:00

I grew up in a family that gave gifts for everything. You lost a tooth? You got a gift. It's Halloween? You got a gift. Usually, the gifts were not just from my parents, but they were from my aunts and uncles or cousins, as well. I miss being a part of a close-knit family like that [as much as they drove me NUTS when I was a kid..] especially when I look at my kids. That being said...I have

Publix 'The Best Meals Happen at Home' Blog Tour + $25 GC Giveaway!

2012-01-28T22:36:00.000-05:00

A busy weeknight doesn’t have to mean fast food for dinner! Publix knows that the best meals happen at home, so they are excited to help you enjoy family mealtime without having to stress about what to prepare or spending hours in the kitchen. Stop by Publix during their “Best Meals Happen at Home” event to find great savings on some of your favorite products. Be sure to visit

What Kind of a Camera Do YOU Have??

2012-01-28T16:15:00.000-05:00

With Baby #3 on its way, the hubster and I have been discussing getting a new camera. My horrible-mom confession is that since my camera broke a year or so ago, I haven't replaced it, which means I took less pictures of the family, unless it was on my cell phone. So.. I'm not looking for anything expensive.. Just an affordable (but not "cheap") point and shoot that takes clear pictures.

Baby Shopping Help

2012-01-01T10:30:00.000-05:00

So, you may have seen some of Lauren's posts about her peculiar case of "I have no idea what's the wrong with me" suddenly equaling a surprise pregnancy. If you haven't, well, now you know. It's come as quite the surprise for Lauren and her family, but imagine all of her friends surprise as well! We can't wait to shop, but we need your help! Lauren's starting all over again, as her littlest is

Happy New Year, 2012!!

2011-12-31T23:29:00.000-05:00

Wishing you and your family the very best year ever, filled with an abundance of blessings, new and exciting opportunities, and fresh beginnings! From our family to yours, Happy New Year!

Kool-Aid Recipes, Community Events

2011-12-31T06:00:00.002-05:00

This post brought to you by Kool Aid. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you drink Kool-Aid when you were a kid? I remember the fat ol' Kool-Aid Man with his smile bouncing down the street with kids in 80's trendy clothing, wanting to be on that commercial. I remember when they first came out with the color changing mix, and thought it was the coolest thing ever! It was always a special treat for

Good Riddance, 2011!!

2011-12-30T20:29:00.000-05:00

It seems to me that Facebook and Twitter are blowing up with tons of talk about New Year's resolutions... Do you make a resolution? I can honestly say I've made a resolution maybe a handful of times, and every year I did, I didn't follow through. For example, one year, I made a resolution to lose weight. I gained more weight that year than I had in several years put together. :/ Every year, I

Kids Foot Locker New Year $50 GC Giveaway...Wait, Are Those Muppet Sneakers?!

2011-12-27T00:01:00.002-05:00

Banamana! I love the Muppets. Always have. When I got a Happy Holidays email from our friends at Kids Foot Locker, I knew that I had to share these SUPER cute Muppets inspired Adidas with you all! Unfortunately, they are only available in Kermit (shown above), Fozzy, Gonzo, and Animal, and only in kids sizes. Oh the shame! BUT, that doesn't mean that the kids can't properly rock these sneaks!!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-26T18:49:00.000-05:00

No matter what holiday you celebrated this year, from our family to yours, we hope you had a very Happy Holiday! Enjoy the rest of your vacation, if you're on one, and keep your eyes open for a New Year's Kids Foot Locker giveaway!

Aldi Makes Holiday Entertaining Affordable and Delicious!

2011-12-26T15:11:00.000-05:00

This year, an Aldi supermarket joined our neighborhood. I'm really picky with my food, but I absolutely love some of their products. Their price on "essentials" (read: bread, milk, eggs) are AMAZING- much more affordable than any other grocery store or super store in the area. I love reading their fliers to see what weekly specials they have on products. The only thing I'm not that excited about

Customer Service Epic FAIL- OurDesigns.com

2011-12-22T10:21:00.000-05:00

Occasionally our readers send us stories of great sales, customer service experiences, and interesting products that they want to learn more about. We love reading about what they send us, and try to share it with you as often as possible. This holiday season, one of our readers shared a horrible experience with us, that hit us close to home, and we were so shocked- we felt the need to share it

HERSHEY´S Horneando Juntas/Baking Together Blog Tour- What are you baking?

2011-12-18T20:14:00.001-05:00

Every year, since I was a child, I remember my mom getting together with some of her friends and family members for a cookie party. It was one of the few times during the holidays that my mom could escape for an evening out. Plus, when she returned, she returned with a platter of miscellaneous cookies. Every year, I invite my girlfriends over for a cookie party at my house, but it never seems to

ABBA You Can Dance by UbiSoft Review

2011-12-16T21:05:00.005-05:00

ABBA You Can Dance for the Wii= three words: What A BLAST!! Since the dawning of Just Dance, the girls and I made a pact to get together and dance our booties off. Literally. We would meet for a morning full of coffee and dancing, and continued this tradition until my son switched schools this year. When we were asked to host an ABBA dance party, Marissa and I LEPT at the chance to dance

Do you "LIKE" us?

2011-12-05T22:06:00.000-05:00

Well, I hope you do, but what I really mean is, do you LIKE us.. on Facebook? This year we are hosting giveaways on our blog traditionally, but also on our Facebook wall. Earlier this week I gave out 25 Shutterfly Holiday Cards, several calendars, and have randomly handed out extra free photo cards- just because I was feeling extra jolly. This week, I have three $10 Plum District gift cards

Holiday Picture Cards by Shutterfly Review + Giveaway

2011-12-05T21:38:00.002-05:00

It's almost that time of the year again- well, for me, "super-slacker-mom". I'm so far behind on things this year! I tried taking cutesy pictures of the kids in front of holiday themed items like the tree, some lights, etc, but could not get a picture if you paid me. I tried using some favorite pictures of them through the year, but Abbie went through this really weird growly-grin stage.. and

Easy Banana Pudding Parfait (in a Cup) Recipe

2011-11-30T07:21:00.002-05:00

I received and email from Kraft today with this easy recipe for two desserts. With the holidays right around the corner, I loved the fact that they were in cups. If I make banana pudding, it's usually in a big bowl. This is simple and quick if you're in a hurry (or in my case, craving it), but not totally unrealistic if you're prepping it for a larger party or gathering. Instead of using two

How was your 2011? What are YOU grateful for?

2011-11-29T20:51:00.001-05:00

I will not lie. This year was atrocious. Between the move in April, Alex's possibly incorrect diagnosis of Asperger's in June, Bri's promotion, two cancer scares for me, a death in our family, another school, an unexpected pregnancy, the car being impounded [because of something stupid], and Bri being laid off- my mantra this year has been: put a fork in me, I'm done! At the doctor's office

Burger King Introduces BK CROWN Kids Meal Box Review + Giveaway

2011-11-29T17:34:00.001-05:00

When I was pregnant with my son, all I craved was Whoppers with extra pickles. It was so bad that I used to ask for the extra pickles in a cup on the side. My brother in law actually worked at Burger King, and would laugh at me going through the drive through to try to avoid being recognized. Although we don't eat Burger King as often as I did then, my son loves BK now (especially their onion