This Military Mama

Sneak Peek!

2009-10-06T12:39:00.000-04:00

Every Fall I feel the winds of change. Fall is my favorite time of year and it brings joy and fun and so much celebration. I feel the chance for change and new beginnings just tingling in the air.This fall though, I felt the winds of change deeper in me. In my heart and in my soul. I'm looking forward to whatever God has in store for me. God has been good to my family, blessing us in many ways,

Review: Paper Culture Stationery

2009-09-05T11:05:00.002-04:00

There is nothing like a good old fashioned letter. I live for checking my mail. I love getting letters and invitations. I enjoy the ways people express an occasion through pen and paper, through designs of invitations and cards.I was thrilled when asked to be apart of a review for Paper Culture. It’s an eco-friendly very cool stationery and some amazing designs. I received a sample pack showing

Wordless Wednesday: Meeting Tim Gunn

2009-08-19T08:42:00.001-04:00

Because it was just so AWESOME!Photo taken by the awesome @DarryleP

Blog Anxiety

2009-08-18T07:09:00.000-04:00

I have anxiety about my blog. I have anxiety about my writing. I just get so nervous... *sigh*I know! I know! It’s just a blog. My blog. And yet...There are tools counting your blogging worth all over the internet and at times I am frozen in place because of it. My fingers just sitting on the key board. My over thinking brain can go into over drive and give me every reason in the world not to

GM Ride and Drive After Thoughts

2009-08-17T07:00:00.007-04:00

While learning about all the amazing things GM is doing right now test driving their cars was so much fun. Lots of fun. Especially in Bumblebee.Yes, Bumblebee. The yellow Camaro with black racing strips that plays Bumblebee in Transformers. It was awesome. [yes, they are going to sell a Bumble Bee Camaro too!]Not just cause it was Bumblebee [although that did make it extra cool], but the way the

GM Product and Technology Event

2009-08-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Last monday I had the awesome privilege of going to Detroit for GM’s Product and Technology event. I had such a blast see some behind the scenes things and checking out GM’s new line up for Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC. We saw of the new cars out on the market, some cars that are going into production very soon, and some concept cars [so new, they were only in clay form - who knew you could

9 Day Until BlogHer!

2009-07-14T00:49:00.000-04:00

9 Days left until I leave for BlogHer and I can not wait! We are in single digits here people!I'm so excited! The sessions, the parties, the connecting with new friends and friends I've already meet [cause no one is old!], and the meeting in real life of some of our best bloggy friends! *happy dance!*wait... did I say 9 days? ONLY 9 days??? shoot! I only have 9 days left until BlogHer!So here is

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