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Cozi Family Organizer

2011-07-12T09:38:00.000-04:00

Do you struggle to know your schedule for the day? Kids going in 6 different directions at any given time? Your husband forget to pick up dinner or even worse, a kid, because he didn't know the schedule?

Then you need Cozi. It is a free online organizer that helps you keep track of multiple members of your family and even a spot for the grocery list. You can even add the dog as a family member so you don't forget vet or grooming appointments. We only have one preschooler right now, but I already find it helpful so we don't miss an event that we heard about a month ago, but then forgot the day of. Cozi is there to remind us.

And even better today, amazon is offering the premium Android app for free. It is also available for the iPhone (but the premium version isn't free today).

So, go get it today.

Ohmmommy

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. All opinions are mine. Just trying to help other moms out with tools that work.

Poor choices

2011-06-25T00:21:00.002-04:00

So what do you do when you have the house to yourself?

I made a terrible mistake tonight. The boys were going to a baseball game tonight, so I would be home alone. Yippee!

But what do I do, I stay at work until 9 pm trying to catch up from a horrible week.

At least the boys had a great time. Hope I make some better choices this weekend, like just lounging at the pool.

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T17:42:00.000-04:00

To all the wonderful Dads out there, I hope you had a terrific Father's Day.

It makes me realize how fortunate I am to have such an awesome husband because he is a supportive and caring partner in this adventure known as parenthood.

Free 8x10 Canvas Print (+ Shipping)

2011-03-12T21:20:00.000-05:00

I am so excited. I just ordered the most adorable canvas print of my son. I ordered from the Canvas People thanks to help from 5 Minutes for Mom.

You can get a FREE Photo Canvas Print OR $50 OFF of a larger canvas print! All you need to do is pay shipping fees.

Hurry and order — the offer ends April 1st

This is my way to color my walls this March!!!

Head on over to take advantage of this great offer — a FREE Canvas Print OR $50 OFF of a larger canvas print — offer expires April 1st, 2011.

I will post a picture of how it turns out once I get it.

Found Money

2011-02-23T22:40:00.003-05:00

So what do you do when you find money you didn't remember that you had?

I have been eyeing this little gem since I bought one for my dear MIL last summer.

So, off I went to Kohl's with my 30% off coupon in hand. And ... they didn't have it in stock. Thank goodness for the in-store kiosks with free shipping. So hopefully, I will be enjoying my found money splurge early next week.

What do you do with found money? Oh, and I did tell my husband before making the decision.

Winter Doldrums

2011-01-22T14:13:00.002-05:00

I don't know about you but after all the Holiday Hoopla, we are struggling to keep up. Work is as busy as ever. Now that my son is well into his threes, I am finding that he needs the balance of independent play with interactive play. The trick is figuring out which one he needs before he does.

I have started training for a 10K with a mom's running group. I am hoping to stay away from the injuries, so I can actually finish it this time. I missed our first group run because my husband brought home a nasty cold bug, and he keeps trying to share it with me. Only have a sore throat now but the 20 degree weather kept me inside this morning. Gotta hit the treadmill this afternoon to make it up. On a positive note, my husband also signed up to run the 10K. He was in triathlete shape when we met, but has desperately fallen to the wayside over the last 10 years. I am glad to see him do something in the right direction to get healthier.

Hopefully, a smart exercise schedule and checking a few organization projects off the list will get us to snap back into a better mindset.

Now, off to find something to smile about.

Christmas is in how many days?

2010-12-03T23:09:00.003-05:00

I don't know about you, but Christmas has completely snuck up on me. Maybe it's because it falls on a weekend, so I feel like I have lost time. Oh, well. Ready or not.

I have ordered Christmas cards (should be here any day). We have bought the large present for our little guy, but other than that I am at a lose. Hoping inspiration comes quickly for gifts for my husband, parents and the in-laws. Any advice for the people who have everything? No, I didn't think so.

I think I'm going to concentrate on the meaning of the season and trying to share that with a very excited three year old, and hope the rest works out like it should.

HGTV Green Home 2010

2010-05-13T06:58:00.001-04:00

I want to win an iPad because I know I won't get one for Mother's Day

2010-05-05T22:04:00.003-04:00

I’m participating in a contest at Best Kids Apps, a blog about iPhone apps for kids, for a chance to win an iPad.

Check out this website for the details, www.bestkidsapps.com.

I love my husband and my son, but I hope I get something other than a necklace for this Mother's Day. I have a jewelry box full of them, and only one neck. Hope he is a little more creative this year, but I know it won't be an iPad. So, please let me win this one.

Your Shape - Getting Healthy & Fit in 2010

2010-02-13T18:00:00.000-05:00

Update - I won. Thank you Twitter Moms for sponsoring the contest. Can't wait to try it out.

“What are your top 5 New Year's resolutions for getting healthy and fit in 2010?”

1. I have joined a women's running group in hopes of expanding my social circle with people who are active.

2. Run my first 10K. I have done 5ks before, but hopefully the women's group will give me the motivation to get this done.

3. I want to show my husband that we can find time to exercise ... even with a toddler, a house, and full-time jobs.

4. Going to be earlier is a goal for me so I can have the energy to exercise, be alert at work and still have time to play with my son.

5. Menu planning, so no more "What's for dinner tonight?" We all know what types of healthy meals come from those conversations.

So now what, I want to win a copy of Your Shape Game as a further motivator. So go to Twitter Moms to see how you can enter too.

Who wants free groceries?

2010-01-31T09:08:00.003-05:00

Hey, I just entered this contest on Cozi.com to win free groceries for a year. All you have to do is put in your email address.

Even if you don’t enter, please click the link to help me win. (I get an extra entry for telling you.) Thanks!

Do you want to win a Sealy Posturepedic Mattress?

2010-01-30T09:35:00.002-05:00

Christine at From Dates to Diapers is offering a great giveaway. A brand new Sealy Posturepedic Mattress in your choice of size and comfort level.

Make sure you get your entry in by February 14th.

Buying birthday presents 10 months early

2010-01-16T14:42:00.003-05:00

I hope my toddler still loves Handy Manny in 10 months because I just scored a major deal at Target. I picked up the Handy Manny Toolbench for just under $23. It was listed at $89 before Christmas.

The aisles are emptying out, but there was still many items left at my local Target. If you need to stock-up for birthday gifts, this is the place to go.

Let me know what you find.

A few of my favorite things

2010-01-10T14:04:00.003-05:00

As promised (under the premise of this blog), I am going to share with you a few things that make me happy and hopefully help me find some "ohmful" moments.

Being tall and normally thin (all due to really good genes), I have a heck of a time finding clothes that fit. I do quite a bit of shopping online with lots of returns. The last pair of jeans I bought was at least five years ago and they were showing their age, while still fitting. Thank goodness. But it was time for a new pair, so the hunt begins. Meanwhile, I HATE shopping. More because it is so hard for me to find clothes that fit.

I also have been struggling to find some long-sleeve t-shirts that have sleeves and a body that is long enough. Just a plain white t-shirt, I would never dare ask for color.

With all the Eddie Bauer emails filling my inbox, I decided to take a peak, and then I decided to take the plunge. They were offering great deals on their clothes, plus free shipping (don't get me started on their handling fee which I think is ridiculous). They were offering jeans for half-price and a discount on their long-sleeve tees. So I took a chance with these.

EB Natural Fit Jeans and I LOVE them. They have the tiniest bit of stretch, have a fit slightly below the waist (not MOM jeans but don't show anything when you squat down), and the talls are long enough for me.

The second great find was the long-sleeve tee. I chose the shaped crewneck and v-neck. The shaped fit was great and the sleeves are long enough. I was not as happy with the v-neck (a little low for my liking). I splurged with white, asparagus, black, violet, ruby, and ivory. I know I said I splurged, but when I find something that fits, I should buy many. Which I did.

So, thank you to Eddie Bauer for giving this mom a nice combo of outfits for the weekend.

Ohmmommy

HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes

2010-01-06T15:06:00.001-05:00

You can't win it if you don't enter. Enter each day until February 19, 2010.

Do you want to own Lightroom 2?

2009-12-19T18:21:00.002-05:00

Then head on over to MckMama's blog to try to win it. The giveaway is open until Sunday, December 20, 2009. Good luck ... but I hope I am the lucky one. We all know I could use any excuse to spend more time at the computer.

Win a HP Touchsmart 600 PC

2009-12-12T23:11:00.003-05:00

What do BooMama, MckMama, Kelly, Stephanie and NieNie have in common?

They are offering FIVE chances to win ONE awesome computer.

These terrific mama bloggers are giving away an HP Touchsmart Computer. Check out their blogs for a chance to win.

Here Comes Santa Blog Party

2009-11-23T22:35:00.003-05:00

It's here! The "Here Comes Santa Claus" party at Go Graham Go and Jolly Mom starts today! Knowing Piera and Felicia, there is sure to be some great giveaways and gift ideas. Right now, you can earn three extra entries in each holiday giveaway simply by sharing your favorite Christmas memory on your blog.

My favorite memory is playing at my grandmother's house with all my cousins. Each Christmas Eve, we would drive to grandmother's for a celebration for the entire family, my Dad is one of six kids. My cousins and I would unwrap presents (little things like harmonicas or cards), play games, and eat lots of food. It was a very simple and happy time.

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

2009-11-21T17:08:00.002-05:00

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?
A 42-46" tv now that we have a place to put it, and to watch UNC basketball.
KitchenAid Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 18-by-10-Inch Two-Burner Griddle, Red
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympics
A Kindle
A new digital camera with burst feature.

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?
A wedding scrapbook created by my two sisters.

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?
Scrapbooks for my parents and in-laws of the house they helped us renovate while I was pregnant.

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?
A wooden dollhouse.

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?
He is too young to ask for anything yet, and I am struggling with what he needs. We got a playset for free, so he really doesn't "need" anything.

6. What is your favorite holiday food?
A fresh cranberry side dish that I make with apple cider. It goes so well with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?
A few scarves for gifts.

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?
Miracle on 34th Street

9. Favorite holiday song?
Winter Wonderland

10. Favorite holiday pastime?
Anything that does not involve shopping. Actually, a few years ago, my mother-in-law and I spent Christmas Eve baking a few cookies while watching Christmas movies. It was so relaxing and got us in the right frame of mind for the spirit of the day.

How do you keep track of your kid's stuff?

2009-11-20T20:20:00.007-05:00

How much time have you lost looking for sippy cups, pacifiers, jackets, and shoes? Luckily, I haven't spent too much time doing that yet ... thanks to Oliver's Labels. I found their ad in the back of Parent's Magazine and ordered on a whim. They have not disappointed me yet.

I ordered the School Pack, which includes labels for shoes, clothing, sippy cups, etc. The kit also contains bag tags, which are great for lunch bags.

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The other thing I love about this product is the Found-it Tracking System. You can choose to have the larger labels printed with a website link and a code that allows people to report the items they find.

"What happens if I lose something?

If you ever lose an item with a Found-it™ tracking system code, have no fear! When someone finds it they will be prompted to go to a special page on our website with instructions to enter the code on the label. We then match you to your Found-it™ tracking system code and send you a notification email right away. Oliver’s Labels acts as an intermediary between you and the finder so you never have to share any of your personal information!"

Somehow, we haven't lost anything yet, but the toddler is only two.

This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own. I was given a small sample of the Stick-eez stickers after I purchased my own package.

Here Comes Santa Claus Blog Party

2009-11-14T21:25:00.003-05:00

Go Graham Go and Jolly Mom are starting the holidays off right on November 23rd and have some exciting giveaways for you. They are giving away holiday food, toys, jewelry and more!

Extra entries if you link up now ... Go their sites to find out how.

Win a Great Cruiser

2009-08-04T20:41:00.000-04:00

Pedoodles: Good for Their Feet and the Earth!

2009-07-09T21:41:00.005-04:00

Several months ago, I won a great pair of these shoes for Monkey.

"Pedoodles is a fabulous shoe company that not only boasts adorable shoes with flexible soles, but they are also Eco-friendly! This is an added bonus to an already wonderful shoe! They have shoes from newborn all the way up to age 4.In 2008 Pedoodles started creating their Ped Flex soles from recycle materials. They also have started packaging their shoes in recycled gift boxes! If you aren't already sold on the style and flexibility, their Eco-conscious mind set puts the icing on the cake!" - Felicia from GoGrahamGo

I selected the Little Caesars. Monkey loves them and I love them because they are light-weight and very flexible for his still unsteady gait. His daycare teachers love them because he has been tripping less in these than other shoes, and he will keep them on all day.

So thanks to Felicia and Pedoodles for giving me the chance to try these out.