In The Mommy Business

In the Mommy Business Bloggy Baby Shower Giveaway

2013-05-14T15:57:00.001-05:00

It's what we've all been waiting for! The big giveaway! There are 5 prizes and there will be 5 winners. So make sure you share this with your friends so that they may have a chance at a prize as well. The prizes are: Your choice of a newborn pack or a One Size AI2. Shirt in your choice of size and color(excluding limited editions). $25 credit to the Bamboobies website

SafeToSleep: Sleep and Breathing Monitor - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-05-14T14:50:00.003-05:00

Abigail is my 3rd baby. When the hospital sent me home, and even when I was there, it felt like they assumed I knew everything there was to know about babies. And sure, I know how to do most everything there is to do. But that didn't mean I didn't lay awake those first few nights home listening to her every sound and breath. Worrying if it was normal or there was something wrong. The

5 Ways to Travel With Kids - Guest Post

2013-05-13T09:36:00.002-05:00

It's getting warmer outside and school is almost out. That means it's travel season for alot of families. Today I have a guest post on 5 Ways to Travel with Kids from Kendra Thornton to hopefully make your travels alittle easier. Bio: Kendra Thornton: Travel advocate, TV spokesperson, PR Businesswoman, proud wife and mama of 3. I am a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and

It's Star Wars Day!!

2013-05-04T07:00:00.000-05:00

Today is Star Wars day. I haven't shared our love for Star Wars with you yet. Our office is decorated all in Star Wars. And in the middle of the worst part of flu season when I was leaving the house for absolutely nothing we went to the very crowded local library for a Star Wars party so that Madelynn could meet a Stormtrooper and R2-D2. We will be spending the whole day

Creamette Celebrates 100th Anniversary - Giveaway

2013-05-03T09:49:00.000-05:00

We have been having spurts of warm sunny days here in Missouri. But then we get the cold rainy days. And on those days I just wants some good ole comfort food. I think aside from chicken and dumplings my favorite comfort food is Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles. Madelynn as a toddler enjoying some Chicken Noodle Soup without the soupiness. I boil a whole chicken with salt, pepper,

Nerd Break! Iron Man 3

2013-05-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

What are you gonna do?! 2 nerd breaks in 1 week! Iron Man 3 comes out in theaters this Friday, May 3. Check out some clips from the movie!

BaBee Covee - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-05-01T19:52:00.001-05:00

Babee Covee is a versatile baby blanket and cover that has 6 different uses. Babee Covee was developed on accident by mom of 2, Alma Moussa, at a play date. I imagine all of the moms were sitting around talking about how they wished this did this, and that did that. And then Alma came up with the Babee Covee and actually followed through with making it. Unlike my friends and I who

Nerd Break! Thor: The Dark World

2013-05-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

We're gonna take a little Nerd Break. I don't know if I've told you all this yet but I love super hero movies. It's been out for a week now so you may have already seen it. But here's the new trailer for Thor: The Dark World. I would suggest full screening it.

Crayola's Big Colorful Birthday Adventure Contest

2013-04-30T10:28:00.005-05:00

In a few years our family is going to take a vacation. One of the main stops on our list of places to visit is the Crayola Factory. Currently they are remodeling the factory and the Crayola Experience. It is set to reopen Memorial Day weekend this year. Crayola is also celebrating their 110th birthday! While waiting and to celebrate their birthday, Crayola has set up a contest to win

Swaddle Designs Ultimate Swaddle Blanket - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-04-30T09:33:00.002-05:00

Swaddle Designs make stylish baby blankets(and several other products) designed to be functional. Their swaddle blankets are large squares perfect for swaddling babies of any size. I can even swaddle my almost 2 year old with it. Their Ultimate Receiving Blanket is a 42 inch square made out of cotton flannel with decorative trim. I received the new Elephant and Chickies print in

Bamboobies Nursing Pads - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-25T09:30:00.005-05:00

I just recently learned about Bamboobies. They are nursing pads made out of cotton, bamboo velour, hemp, and a water proof layer. I'm sure you've heard that about about a hundred different kinds of reusable nursing pads. The thing that makes these nursing pads unique is they are so stinkin thin and they have a cute heart shape. The thinness actually causes customers to not realize

My Review of Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After

2013-03-24T16:09:00.001-05:00

Thursday night we went to see Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After. I was just as excited as the girls. It was the perfect fun thing to do together before we have Abigail in a few weeks and we can't go many places. We attended a Meet and Greet before the show. When Mickey came out to meet the kids Hayleigh got so excited and she kept trying to escape me to get to him. But once we got up

Charlie Banana Cloth Diapers - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-20T20:48:00.000-05:00

Diapers of any kind are essential when it comes to having a baby. I know some people practice elimination communication. But even then, I'm sure they use diapers in public. A great way to save money on diapers is to go with cloth. It's also eco-friendly. You get to feel like you're doing your part to save the world! Kinda like a Super Hero. Charlie Banana is another cloth diaper

Undercover Mama Nursing Tank - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-19T20:10:00.002-05:00

If you are a nursing or expectant mom and you haven't heard of Undercover Mama nursing tanks you are in for a treat. This is easily my most favorite shirt EVER. It is so comfortable. It's long. It fits me easily while I'm pregnant and will fit me when I'm not. It is a snug undershirt but doesn't roll up like most snug undershirts do. I want to buy at least 3 more of them.

Shawna Lane Creations Mother's Necklace - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-15T12:58:00.000-05:00

It's usually not thought about as a shower gift and I'm not really sure why. Every mother wants Mother's Jewelry. Even if she never says anything about it. There is a part of her that wants a trinket to wear all the time. Even when her babies are not with her. To show people that she is a mommy. It's almost like a wedding ring. Shawna Lane Creations makes the most beautiful custom

What's a Baby Shower Without Snacks?! #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-13T12:32:00.001-05:00

Seriously, what's a good baby shower without snacks? Whenever I think of a baby shower I think of fruit and vegetable trays. Maybe some small sandwiches and always chocolate on the tables. A fun twist would be Fondue for the fruit and vegetables. Velata is a new company started by some Scentsy people with a love for Chocolate. They use the same light bulb melting system as Scentsy but

Belly Banter by Slick Sugar - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-08T13:32:00.000-06:00

Belly Banter by Slick Sugar is a cute way to record different points in pregnancy and fun events in your baby's life. They are thick stickers that go on and come off of onsies and tshirts easily. Belly Banter comes in 6 themes. Boy Sticker Set, Gender Neutral Sticker Set, Girl Sticker Set, Holiday Sticker Set, Milestone Sticker Set, and Mom-to-Be Sticker set. I chose the Milestone

Cherry Blossom Babies Cloth Diapers - #ITMBBabyShower

2013-03-07T11:21:00.001-06:00

The first product in our Bloggy Baby Shower is Cherry Blossom Babies newborn(7-12lbs) and mini newborn(5-10lbs) AI2 cloth diapers. Cherry Blossom AI2s have a decorative outer layer, a hidden PUL layer, and an inner layer of bamboo fleece. The soaker is made of 100% organic bamboo. The part of the insert that goes against your baby's bottom is very soft and fuzzy. I love that it

Passes to The Croods in St. Louis on March 16

2013-03-06T17:00:00.000-06:00

"THE CROODS Is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world's first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home, is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures – and their outlook is changed

Wreck-It Ralph available on Blu-ray and DVD now!

2013-03-06T12:27:00.001-06:00

Have you heard? Wreck-It Ralph has been released on Blu-ray and DVD. We received our copy a few weeks ago to check out and let you know all about it. The movie is fantastic. It's a new favorite in our house. The first weekend we had it we watched it 5 times. It's one of those movies that as a parent you don't care if you hear it 100 times. It's just that good. Synopsys: "From Walt

Interview with Some Vampires. AKA: Round Table Discussion with the Irish Coven of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt. 2

2013-03-01T22:33:00.002-06:00

Today I was able to meet and attend a round table discussion with, Lisa Howard (Siobhan), Patrick Brennan (Liam), and Marlane Barnes (Maggie), the Irish Coven from Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2. "The coven was first established in the early 1650s, when newborn Liam met Siobhan, and they became a couple. A new member was added to their coven when they stumbled across a young girl in

Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Cast Member Meet and Greet in St. Louis

2013-02-27T18:51:00.003-06:00

I know I have to have some Twilight lovin readers. I will admit, I don't love the movies but the books were awesome. I cried the whole 7 hours it took me to read New Moon. I mean, didn't you? Anyway.... You read that blog title right. Some of the cast members from Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 will be at the Gravois Bluffs Walmart in Fenton on Friday, March 1st at 11pm just before the

There's More Than One Way to Use that Candle Warmer

2013-02-25T16:12:00.000-06:00

A year or 2 ago my sister-in-law and I were on a resale shopping trip. I found some of those white candle warmers for $1 or $2. I had a few candles that I didn't burn because I'm a way paranoid person and didn't want Madelynn to knock it over and burn her self or something else. So the wax warmer was perfect! After having it for a few months I had melted and remelted my candles. They

Birthday 20 Questions - Madelynn 4 years old

2013-02-20T09:00:00.000-06:00

Last year I started asking Madelynn 20 Questions on her birthday. I was a bit of a slacker this year and ended up asking her them a month late. Check out last year's questions HERE. 1. What's your favorite color? Pink 2. What's your favorite toy? My toddler Princesses. (If you have a little girl and haven't checked out the TollyTots My First Disney Princess Collection you totally

Coming Clean - Once a Month Grocery Shopping and Menu Planning

2013-02-18T22:39:00.005-06:00

I know that some of you may not think that grocery shopping should be included with cleaning or organization. Several years ago I would have thought I was nuts too. But honestly, having my grocery shopping and menu planning organized makes my house run SO MUCH smoother. I'd be nuts not to include it in this series. When I first got married I would go to the store and throw stuff in my