This Military Mama

Type-A MOMfluence Party - The Biggest Site Warming Party, Ever!

2009-07-10T16:50:00.002-04:00

BlogHer 09 is almost here and I'm so excited. I loved the BlogHer conference last summer! I have been planning since the day I got home last July to go to the BlogHer 09 conference this summer. I can't wait to dive into the topics, meet new people, hang out with old friends [shout out to my BlogHer posse! *muah!*], and over course the parties! Can I tell you how excited I am about the Type-A

Please Pick Me!

2009-07-09T22:12:00.002-04:00

Yes, this is my desperate post! I'm in need of some BlogHer sponsorship! Some unexpected things came up in our budget and I really need some help going!!!Thanks to the awesome ladies at Type-A Mom and Momflunence [who are also the ladies beyond the AWESOME Type-A MOMfluence party happening this year at Blogher!!!] are offering a $500 scholarship to BlogHer to help with whatever you need help with

Momfluence Summer Guide!

2009-07-03T12:15:00.001-04:00

photo by G VicianoLooking for some great products to make your summer that much more fun and enjoyable? Looking to pamper yourself while the kids are off at camp? Or maybe you're dealing with summer bumps and bruises. Momfluence has collected some reviews of great products that you need to know about! Check out what our reviewers had to say about these great summer finds. And don't forget to

More Of My Birth Mother Story

2009-06-21T00:15:00.003-04:00

Last November I told you I am a birthmother. There is much of the story I didn't tell you. So many layers. So many details. I didn't give birth in my home state. When I look back I think that was a good thing. I can't really explain it but the world changed for me after I left the hospital, after saying my good byes. The state I gave birth in though only had closed adoption laws [at the time,

Wednesday Weigh In!

2009-06-10T15:39:00.004-04:00

So who has noticed that awesome Shrinking Days of Summer button on the right side of my blog? Oh, did you see the Team Lime button too? Aren't they pretty?That's right! I am apart of Team Lime [GO TEAM LIME!] over at the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans Shrinking Days of Summer challenge. I have got 5 awesome team members and we have been doing great. Today is weigh in day and I amazingly gained

Melt My Heart.

2009-06-08T22:13:00.002-04:00

Today I was going through some things, trying to de-clutter and be more organized. I found a notebook that I used last summer to write down posts, ideas, quick notes and such. I found some thing that just warmed my heart that I wanted to share. 8/13/08I heard my husband say this today...To Emma: "I love you. Though I left before & I will leave again, I love you. I will always love you."He said it

Submarine Collision, I Can't Shake You.

2009-05-10T14:07:00.002-04:00

I’ve been trying to type for weeks now.I sit down and type and type and type. I type about topics or just let it free flow but it all ends up the same, right back to my husband’s sub collision.It’s frustrating. As much as I want to write about the collision a lot of it I can’t write about. Yeah know…the whole national security thing and all.Dealing with this has been tough. My husband’s shore

Submarine Collision and Deployment Emotions

2009-03-22T22:31:00.002-04:00

Wordless Wednesday; 2 Years Ago Today

2009-03-03T17:31:00.002-05:00

Your Dose of Emma!

2009-02-22T18:09:00.001-05:00

3 minutes of cute! 2 of those filled with stubborn. Enjoy your dose of Emma :)

A Little 2 Sassy Blog Tour Day 3

2009-02-16T09:40:00.005-05:00

Welcome to the A Little 2 Sassy Blog Tour Day 3! Thanks for stopping by!I have the greatest neice ever! She is funny, sweet, and smart. She wins awards at school, she is kind and polite, and she is growing up fast!My neice is 11 and is definetly in the tween stage. When I shop for her I am always trying to find something she will love. After all I want to be a cool auntie.A Little 2 Sassy has

Princessa Jewelry Designs Blog Tour Day 2!

2009-02-10T12:07:00.010-05:00

Welcome to Principessa Jewelry Designs blog tour Day 2!Oh how I love jewelry! Jewelry makes a statement about yourself and your outfit. Jewelry can help you dress something up or even down. It can give you a polished look or edgy look or add to any look! Plus good jewelry can make you feel fantastic!I've been in to jewelry since jr. high. I loved using jewelry as a way to express myself when

Review: Green Works Natural Biodegradable Wipes

2009-02-08T08:54:00.004-05:00

I'm always bouncing around between cleaning product. I like to try different things because you never know what will work best for you but really for me it's more than that.I am so sensitive to chemicals and smells. A lot of cleaning products give me a rash. I have to be super picky with my laundry detergent too. The scents that have been added to some cleaning products are just so strong too and

How Do You Eat Healthy?

2009-01-26T19:23:00.003-05:00

I am going to be very honest right now.I MUST eat healthier. I NEED to eat healthier. I do not have a problem saying that I am overweight. Heck, I'm clinically obese! I've always wanted to change by bad eating ways. Now looking at my daughter I don't want her to struggle like I do so I want to teach her healthy eating NOW so that she doesn't struggle later.I want 2009 to be the year I changed my

The Winner Is...

2009-01-22T00:45:00.002-05:00

I am happy to announce the 3 winners of the Chex Mix Bars "Basket of Indulgence" are...Jayme Carogonza and Mommyhood is Thankless Congratulations Ladies!I'm so excited for you. I'm sure you will love the Chex Mix Turtle Bars as much as I have and I hope you pamper yourself with the gift basket! Thank you to all who entered my giveaway! Stay tuned for another fabulous giveaway!

Special K Crackers; A New 90 Calorie Snack!

2009-01-21T10:39:00.000-05:00

I love snacks. I am a snacker. I buy a new kind of snack every time I got to the store. I am always on the hunt for good snacks because I can't not go a single day with out a snack. Snacking though has had it's toll on my waistline.Snacking doesn't have to have a bad effect on my waistline or yours! It is healthy to eat small [key word there - small] meals through out the day to keep your

New Hair Do!

2009-01-19T22:34:00.005-05:00

As my Twitter friends now I got my hair done today. I've been tweeting about it all day and am ready for my big reveal. But first...some before shots.Ready for the new hair???Click and watch! I choose this awesome warm cooper brown which totally came up sooo much more red! Then I have some platinum highlights through out not to mention peek-a-boo chunks of black. I LOVE MY NEW HAIR STYLE!My bangs

Photos for Justin part 2

2009-01-12T10:28:00.003-05:00

Photos for Justin

2009-01-12T10:04:00.005-05:00

Review and Giveaway: Chex Mix Bars

2009-01-11T01:17:00.006-05:00

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering!I am always on the hunt for good snacks. I am an all day snacker! So I'm alwasy buying a new snack when I go grocery shopping. I've recently had an opportunity to try the New Chex Mix Turtle Bar. At first I was a little nervous about trying it because I'm not much of a pretzel fan. I really love snack bars though so I just HAD to try it. I was

Dealing with Deployments at Night

2009-01-09T08:22:00.002-05:00

Night times are the worst. The time you normally spend as a family or the time where it is just you and your hubby. There are nights were I so desperately wish to just be holding my husband’s hand while we quietly watch a movie As well as nights were I secretly wish we could be making out like teenagers on our couch. Really though I miss him walking in the door from work, watching him play with

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T04:40:00.004-05:00

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the

Sleep All Day, Party All Night

2008-12-24T18:23:00.002-05:00

That has been the lifestyle in this house hold!When Justin first deployed and Emma was just an itty bitty 2 and half months old [holy cow -where did the time go?] she flipped her schedule at the lack of Daddy-ness in her life. I didn't think to much of it at the time. I figure hey she is a baby she is not to be held to a regular sleep schedule like the rest of us.Today we woke up at 5:27 PM.Say

Candy Canes at Christmas

2008-12-17T15:45:00.004-05:00

Candy canes are a commonly known Christmas symbol. Kids love them and the candy companies must sell them by the tons. My Christmas tree's core colors are red and white, themed after the candy cane with red, white, and red and white striped balls(though you might not notice after our personal ornaments go up). Even though every one may or may not believe in the true meaning of Christmas, if you

Home Again!

2008-12-07T14:15:00.003-05:00

I'm home now from my trip. Seeing Justin's family was a great and it was nice to get away. Coming home as been a mix of emotions though. I'm so happy to be sleeping with my own pillow again but sleeping with out Justin next to me is hard. Since I normally travel with out Justin the past two weeks didn't really bother me. Now that I am home in our bed it's been effecting me.I think there is a