tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:23:29 +0000Natural livingcontestnatural baby caregiveawayFreebiesblog linkscouponsnatural body careorganic foodbaby productscvsdoggreat danegreen cleaninglifemeatrecipeswagbuckstipswinnerBreastfeedingDisclosureNew MomsWelcomebabywearingblog hopbloggingbookschildren's musiccloth diaperscontestsdentistetsyfamilygiveaway linksgreenwashhandmadehikinglocal foodmovie trailermp3organicphotopoliciesprizestraveltwitterwahm siteswordless wednesdaywork at homeTrying to be the best mama I can be...in so many random ways.http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)Blogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-2569719977805741853Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:58:00 +00002009-09-03T18:53:25.023-04:00baby productsnatural baby carenatural body careSome people have asked me lately about the products we use on Munchkin. I definitely try to research and find products that are as safe and natural as possible. Since she also has very dry skin and eczema, we also consider that when making our decisions.Some of our favorites:Aubrey Organics Natural Baby and Kids Soap - we bought this on a whim when we ran out of our regular shampoo. At first, http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/09/some-eco-baby-care-favorites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-7886007447303373538Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:33:00 +00002009-08-28T20:33:46.473-04:00doggreat danelifeIt has been a quiet few weeks here on my blog because our real life has just been a little, well, crazy! On a sad note, just a few weeks after writing this tribute to our dog Jasmine, we had to make the difficult decision to put her to sleep. Of course this has been a difficult time for our family as we're adjusting to a new empty spot in our hearts and home. But we do have fond memories of ourhttp://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/08/checking-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-1465740847829193527Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:04:00 +00002009-08-19T21:04:56.442-04:00blog linksrecipeI've shared before about recipes and cookbooks that I love, so I thought I would dedicate an entire post to some of my favorite food and recipe sites.  Fortunately, Mr. T and I both enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes! Photo: Minted Grape Couscous from Foodie Reflections, discovered at TasteSpotting. One of my newest obsessions is TasteSpotting, a "community driven visual http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/08/foodie-linky-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-4303846092409527727Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:21:00 +00002009-08-07T22:30:49.206-04:00blog linksgiveaway linksprizesSo have I ever mentioned before that I love winning things? No?? Never?Well, one of the best things about entering blog giveaways is that the chances are good and you can actually win cool stuff!So, announcing my two most recent wins (yay!):- a $25 gift certificate to Passion Spice from Your Mama Reviews. Woo-hoo - sexy nursing bras finally! and- a $50 gift certificate to Tiny Prints from http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/08/yay-for-winning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-517695541138679342Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:45:00 +00002009-08-04T23:11:43.927-04:00winner...Abby! Congrats, Abby, for winning the Sweet Pea Central Giveaway! Abby gets her choice of a personalized "funsie", charming tutu, or sweet set of headbands from Sweet Pea Central!And if you didn't win but still want one of Evyn's great products, check out her newly-stocked special sale opening up this Friday! If you don't see exactly what you like, send her an e-mail. I sent her a picture of http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/08/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-773394882112990467Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:49:00 +00002009-08-04T22:57:28.879-04:00DisclosurepoliciesAs you probably know, I'm not a corporation. I'm not an attorney. I'm not a PR specialist. I'm not a sponsored writer. I'm just a mom. Wife. Person. Sometimes a teacher. Sometimes a librarian. I love to read. I love to write. I love to connect online. So I thought I would start a blog. Only natural, right? What a time to enter the blogging world! It turns out that mommy bloggers http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/08/fun-with-policiesyou-know-you-want-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-7959816888518015739Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:45:00 +00002009-07-31T13:45:13.774-04:00blog linksnatural baby careNatural livingtwitterI just wanted to write a quick post to highlight some good articles and blog posts I've found. And, to remind everyone to make sure you enter the giveaway for the a personalized onesie, tutu, or set of headbands from Evyn at Sweetpeacentral before it ends tonight! I have one of her personalized "funsies" and I love it. As soon as I think up something creative to say I will have to order http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/articles-to-share-and-giveaway-ending.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-3374222155152140301Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:49:00 +00002009-07-29T23:25:24.250-04:00Natural livingI must admit to having a little guilt after my "It's Not Easy Being Green" post. I try, try, try to be green and make good choices, but it isn't always easy! I'm certainly not always a poster child for green living. Then I read Mom Confessions: Eco Edition at Eco Child's Play and I thought I would join in with a few confessions of my own. You know, assuage my non-green guilt a little. So here http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/confessions-of-eco-mommy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-332033109509280230Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:20:00 +00002009-07-27T23:27:33.810-04:00doggreat danelifeBefore we were blessed to be the parents of our Munchkin, we were the "parents" of several furry creatures, big and small. And when I say big, I mean, well, big.Meet Jasmine, our "petite" great dane that we adopted five years ago from the Great Dane Rescue, Inc. She was six years old at the time, still young and spritely! As many childless couples do, we spoiled her and loved her like our own http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/child-of-different-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-1408566349197974636Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-08-19T22:36:29.210-04:00blog linkscouponsSome of you might remember this post that I wrote called Couponing 101. It has been a pretty popular post, so if you haven't read it you might want to check it out. Hopefully it has saved you some money! I just came across another "Couponing 101" series from the Grocery Price Blog, who also features a big price comparison database for several large grocery chains! I found some good coupon tips http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/couponing-101-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-1905549762058488253Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:42:00 +00002009-07-24T21:58:46.734-04:00bloggingAs many of you know, I'm fairly new to the blogging world. There is so much to learn! It seems like I could spend hours a day just researching all of the widgets and gadgets and whatnots that are out there. Not to mention actually coming up with posts to write about! I feel like I have so many interests and different things to write about that it is hard to narrow it down. Which leaves me afraid http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/work-in-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-2517264254488349228Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:25:00 +00002009-07-23T22:08:08.223-04:00baby productsgreenwashnatural baby careNatural livingorganic It seems like it should be easier than ever to go green, right? Everywhere you turn, there are new products joining the green team. Even big name companies are joining in the movement, like the Nature's Source products from S.C. Johnson that I featured in two giveaways. Normally this would be a good thing. Several years ago, when I first started my attempts to be more green, it was so http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-not-easy-being-green.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-8495397315107620274Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-07-21T00:01:02.723-04:00blog hopNatural livingrecipeI decided to jump in and try the new(ish) MckLinky Blog Hop!  This week's theme is to post your favorite recipe or dish.  I have a lot of favorite recipes, so I narrowed it down to one that we've been using pretty often lately, thanks to our freezer full of fresh pork.  It really is an autumn dish, a perfect warming meal for crisp nights, but we just discovered it and have made it http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/honey-roasted-pork-chops-favorite.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-1546354183478601694Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:48:00 +00002009-07-22T22:56:50.484-04:00winnerCongrats to Julie - she was selected by random.org as the winner of the area rug giveaway from CSN rugs!Julie - check your e-mail for more information.Thanks to everyone who entered, and don't forget to enter the giveaway for your choice of a personalized onesie, tutu, or set of headbands from Sweet Pea Central (who still has some great deals going on, by the way)!http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/winner-for-area-rug-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-4172000028441252594Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:02:00 +00002009-07-18T23:49:39.960-04:00bookslocal foodmeatmovie trailerNatural livingorganic foodLike many parents, the arrival of our little munchkin caused Mr. T and I to really consider the food we are serving and eating every day. Not a big surprise, since Americans are one of the populations that buy the most "diet" foods in the world. And yet we are also one of the least healthy - overweight and dealing with nationwide problems of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Mr. T and I have http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/real-food-new-movie-trailer-and-some.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-8657624423918065717Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:12:00 +00002009-07-22T23:02:19.613-04:00familytravelAnd by babe, I mean the diaper-wearing, milk-suckling, goo-goo babbling, eight-month-old type.You know, the ones who decide in rush hour traffic in an unfamiliar city that they MUSTGETOUTOFTHISCARSEATRIGHTNOW!!!!!!Yep, the kind that are simply happy to stare at the parade of trucks at a gas station in the middle of nowhere while you frantically try to clean up after their latest diaper http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/ahhh-joys-of-traveling-with-babe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-823391240584643634Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:07:00 +00002009-07-09T00:21:11.057-04:00Yay! We have some winners! Three, in fact!Random.org has picked the following winners of a free bottle of Nature's Source Cleaner:Cherryblossoms, Debbie, and Nicole!Congrats!! Check your e-mail and get back to me within 48 hours to receive your prize!And, don't forget to enter our current giveaways!Free area rug from CSN rugs - ends July 18thYour choice of a personalized onesie, custom tutu, or http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/winners-natures-source-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-8706354065719046116Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-07-07T16:27:36.148-04:00BreastfeedingNew MomstipsIt's time for Top Ten Tuesday! This week is all about breastfeeding...and specifically all of the things I wish I had BEFORE I started my nursing attempt.Now, many breastfeeding advocates will tell you that all that you need to start breastfeeding your newborn is simply a baby, and well, a breast or two. And although that is technically true, there are some things out there that will make it http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-ten-breastfeeding-necessities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-4449026889133234017Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:50:00 +00002009-07-07T21:10:48.164-04:00green cleaningnatural body careNatural livingorganic foodtipsJust some random things I've learned recently and thought I should share!- Organic produce codes - you know how all produce has a 4-digit price look-up (PLU) code that you can use to ring up the price at the register? Well, if you've noticed, some produce has a 5-digit code. What does that extra digit in front mean? Well, if it is a 9, it means that it is organic! So a regular banana has the http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/quick-green-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-2307946857024788183Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:23:00 +00002009-07-04T11:28:32.399-04:00Happy 4th of July!I hope this holiday finds you and your family enjoying a multitude of fireworks, hot dogs, parades, sprinklers, and all of the other fun of a hot summer holiday! I know that our family will be enjoying ourselves and basking in our freedom, and thinking of those troops that help keep it safe for all of us.http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-4th-of-july.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-4017880141675804188Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-07-02T12:05:21.534-04:00swagbucksI know, I know, I've blogged about swagbucks before, but I just had to share it again! Not only have I just cashed in for ANOTHER amazon gift card WOO-HOO, but I also wanted to share that now you can turn in your swagbucks for money deposited right into your paypal account!What is swagbucks? It is a search engine, just like google, yahoo, etc. In fact, it actually utilizes both google.com and http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/swagbucks-now-offers-cash-in-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-7635833230778333851Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:50:00 +00002009-07-20T23:49:32.985-04:00giveawayhandmadeWow - another giveaway! This one is courtesy of Evyn at Sweet Pea Central who also has a BIG sale going on with new items here! Evyn is a crafty mama who makes darling headbands, hair clips, tutus, personalized "funsies" and more!Several months ago I bought several headbands for Munchkin from Sweet Pea Central. I wanted to match two specific dresses and couldn't quite find exactly what I wanted. http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-giveaway-personalized-onesie-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)96tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-920315538325577665Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:50:00 +00002009-07-01T16:10:36.190-04:00Have you heard of gDiapers? They were created as a hybrid diaper between cloth and disposable. They have a washable cloth exterior and a flushable, disposable liner, so you get the best of both worlds!If you're interested in trying the gDiapers, now you can get a sweet deal on their "everyday g's six-pack", which includes three pairs of great orange and three pairs of genuine vanilla bean little http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/gdiapers-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-1483945711777315863Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-07-01T08:00:16.211-04:00hikingphotowordless wednesdayhttp://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379925993372732910.post-846582333689592052Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:04:00 +00002009-07-27T13:24:45.406-04:00giveawayI am so excited to have the opportunity to give one of YOU a fantastic area rug from CSN Rugs!Like many first-time parents-to-be, Mr. T and I spent many hours last summer planning and choosing all of the perfect furnishings for our little munchkin-to-be's nursery. I loved looking around, finding my favorite color schemes, bedding, furniture, and all of those other little details that are such a http://missionofmamahood.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-area-rug-for-your-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mission of mamahood)158