Ramblings And Reviews From a Mama Of 3

Spring Cleaning 2011

2011-03-24T13:59:00.001-07:00

I hate spring. Especially in Oregon. It rains. The pollen makes me ill. D wants to go play outside, but it is the awful weather that makes him think he doesn't need a jacket. So we spend a large percentage of our time indoors until it finally gets nice enough to play outside. This lasts from about Halloween until early April. By the time Spring rolls around our house has been so lived in that

Pretty Neat Winner

2011-03-24T09:05:00.000-07:00

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Yoplait Kids Giveaway MyBlogSpark

2011-03-23T16:28:00.001-07:00

"Are you struggling to find a nutritious kids snack that doesn't sacrifice on taste?" So I have a couple problems with purchasing yogurt, one of which is that I personally do not like it. Not a fan of cold and creamy. Secondly, it is GONE in about thirty minutes! My son absolutely loves it. Yes, I do feel bad about not getting it a lot. But it usually expensive and again, gone quickly!

Money & Marriage - A Complete Guide For Engaged and Newly Married Couples, by Matt Bell - Review

2011-03-23T15:25:00.001-07:00

What a wonderful tool this is for any relationship. As we know relationships require a lot of compromise and a lot of emotional energy. One thing we do not focus enough on while we are building lives together; money. Matt Bell does a wonderful job breaking it down into simple chapters with a workbook incorporated. In our five years together Hubby and I have never sat down and focused solely on

Kettenpom Murders

2011-03-19T11:22:00.001-07:00

People lead secret lives, you can know the "teddy bear giant" and think of him as the kindest man in the world that would not harm a fly. When I heard the news, it sent my world spinning. I do not personally know Mas or either of the victims, but am close with people who do. I have heard several things about both, ranging from "teddy bear giant" to "I was afraid I would have been next" *regarding

Take a break from aftertaste with a FREE sample.

2011-03-18T10:37:00.001-07:00

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$100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!

2011-03-17T10:09:00.001-07:00

In my hands I have a lovely and very shiny $100.00 Visa Gift Card that is yelling "Give me away!" So that is what I am about to do! And I will be honest with you folks… I need more followers! You all know how it works. The more followers and page views I get, the cooler stuff I can review and the cooler stuff I can give away! All you have to do to be in the running to win this

Spring Fever

2011-03-17T09:54:00.001-07:00

Spring is arriving here in Oregon the only way it knows how. Rain and lots of it. In the last few days we have had enough rain to fill and over flow the ditch in the back yard, So I am sitting here feeling like one of those poor kids from The Cat In The Hat, wishing for something to do. Looking around at my house I know there is plenty to get done, but my creative juices are flowing. I have a

I am a disorganized disaster! Pretty Neat Review & Giveaway!

2011-03-14T21:19:00.001-07:00

Walk into my house today and you will turn the other way screaming. I am a disorganized disaster! My entertainment center is overflowing with cable and cords, Wii remotes dangling from drawers. I have to move aside a stack of mail and paperwork to even see my monitor. How did I get this way? How did I let all of my accumulated junk start running my life? I think it may have started the day I

Sending out a prayer request.

2011-03-10T21:13:00.000-08:00

Please pray for our dear Aaron. Our routine docters appointment did not go as well as I hoped it would today. We went in for our synagis shots, and came out with an order for an ultrasound and some scattered information on hydrocephalus. I am still not to sure what to think. Just have been praying all day that he will be healthy and that the poor boy just has a good hat size on him. Thank

20 Things Moms Should Never Feel Guilty About

2011-03-02T07:50:00.001-08:00

I am an avid reader of CNN.com and while reading this morning I came across a hilarious *well to me anyways* article; "20 Things Moms Should Never Feel Guilty About". While I was reading through the list I realized that I have done most of these and have never felt guilt or too much guilt about any of them. (Parenting.com) -- We could probably come up with about 200 things to not feel guilty

Parenthood My Way

2011-03-01T21:48:00.001-08:00

I hate un-solicited advice. And unfortunately being a parent to twins, I am a big ass target at the grocery store, library and baby class I am a walking talking BIG ASS TARGET. Most of the time it's a casual "Wow, you have your hands full!" I suppose that is not constituted as advice, but it is what comes afterwards. "My sister had twins and she NEVER left the house with both of them. It's just

Rubbabu - An Interesting Toy Review

2011-02-28T09:24:00.001-08:00

I think before I start rambling like usually you should hear a little bit from the company themselves and maybe you will see why I am thrilled why a company like this exists. "Rubbabu's handmade natural foam toys in simple shapes and bright colors are loved by kids and parents alike. Soft and safe for even the youngest children, tactile and bendable, they offer endless play value and

Neglected.

2011-02-27T09:57:00.000-08:00

Oh my have I neglected my blog. So many reviews to write, so little time to write them in. We are officially moved out. It took us about a week. The amount of SHIT we accumulated while we where living in a bigger place took hold of our balls and gave us a swift kick in them. Now with little room and a lot of stuff, it is going to take us a while to get it sorted out. My one complaint about our

Tasty & Healthy Granola Gourmet Energy Bars - Review & Giveaway!

2011-02-13T08:49:00.001-08:00

Last week Granola Gourmet sent us some… interesting… energy bars. The concept behind them is wonderful. I have a handful of friends who are gluten free and will only eat 100% natural. They are always complaining about the lack of gluten free food on the shelves and that it always tastes awful. Little D was really excited. He thought I had gotten candy bars in the mail. What a cool treat

Winners...

2011-02-13T08:11:00.000-08:00

Just a really quick note about winners before church today... The winner of the Wutshof set is # 56 "anonymous" kdsmyrf *@* yahoo *dot* com I emailed you earlier this week The winner of the Cupcake Sleeves is # 7 "Nina" I am sending out an email now. Congratulations! Enjoy!

My Hands Hurt :-(

2011-02-04T09:44:00.001-08:00

My hands hurt today. I have found that extreme cold and extreme heat both have a HUGE negative impact on my arthritis. AND IT SUCKS! Here in Oregon we are going through a cold spell. Being the dumbasses that we are, we are trying to conserve a little energy. Yeah… So let's NOT set our BROKEN thermostat above 70 degrees and see who's fingers turn blue first! Mine are definitely there. Little D is

Free Yopliat!

2011-02-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

Visit Yoplait's Facebook page to sign up to receive a free cup of Yoplait Original yogurt and make a personal commitment to meeting recommended calcium requirements, each day.

Free Pampers Potty Training Kit

2011-01-31T08:25:00.000-08:00

Pampers.com is offering a Free Pampers Potty Training Kit. The kit includes: A free sample of Easy Ups Trainers High-value coupons Fun stickers & coloring pages Step-by-step potty training tips Potty Progress Chart Dora or Diego training trophy Click here to request your Free Pampers Potty Training Kit Thanks for the heads up A Place For Everything!

Covered in puke by Noon

2011-01-29T10:01:00.001-08:00

I am covered in puke. Cold. Slimy. Puke. And it is not even Noon yet. Not looking forward to what the rest of this day holds for me. Or what A and K hold in their little stomach's for me. Arent I supposed to be doing something? Ahh… Yes. Packing. BUT I DON'T WANNA! I am feeling childish today. I want to go ride bikes on this rare sunny day in Oregon. I want to walk to

Cry It Out Day #4

2011-01-29T09:29:00.001-08:00

Ahh… Yes. They CIOM really does work! I am officially a believer. The babies are sleeping through the night! And the best part… THEY ARE HAPPY IN THE MORNING! This morning, I laid in bed. Waiting for them to start crying. Trying to figure out if they were alive or not from a room away. When I finally mustered up the energy to crawl out of bed, I found them in the crib smiling and talking to each

Wordless Wednesday

2011-01-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

A&K My beautiful snuggle bug twins!

Free Tide Wash Machine Cleaner Pack

2011-01-25T09:53:00.000-08:00

Tide will be giving away 5000 Tide Washing Machine Cleaner packets at 12pm Pacific HURRY! These go fast!

Cry It Out - Morning #1

2011-01-25T09:41:00.001-08:00

For those of you who know, or had just read my last post, we are doing the Cry It Out method. It is the only way that seems logical and will work for us and our family. Last night was night #1 and was hell on earth here in our little house. The twins slept like usual. I woke them up at about eleven to get them fed and into pajamas and laid down in the temporary port-a-crib in D's room. I

Cry It Out - Night #1

2011-01-24T23:56:00.000-08:00

Tonight is the big night. We are letting the twins cry it out. After many hours searching the internet on what to do and how to do it, I finally took the advice of a dear family friend. She is a wonderful little old french lady that was a NICU nurse before the NICU even existed. She said in her sweet, deep accent "let them scream". She told me it could take up to three weeks, but eventually