Get back into blogging...with 6 kids!

2016-05-28T17:42:00.000-05:00

It has been so long since I have been blogging. I originally started this journaling back when I only had 2 children! I started the blog to journal about our family and mostly just to keep the memories alive. Kids grow up so quickly and you forget what the kids say, do, how they respond, or what they looked like. I want to pick up this blogging business again. I really got

Where are we? So much time!

2015-04-10T13:47:00.000-05:00

November of 2012...that was the last time I blogged! Wow where did the last few years go, and why did I not keep on blogging? I guess I got blogged out. I blogged so much, did so many reviews, and I wrote less about my family, kids, our life. My blog became a chore, and an overwhelming job that I couldn't keep up with. Well, I would like to get back into blogging about our family

Disney on Ice celebrates 100 years!! MN GIVEAWAY of 4 tickets!!

2012-11-23T22:11:00.000-06:00

Disney on Ice celebrates 100 years of Magic! I am so excited that Disney on Ice is coming to the Xcel Center again this year! We love watching the entertaining ice skating shows and performances. My kids are filled with joy when the magic comes to life on ice! The show dates are December 6-9th, 2012 and it will be held at the Xcel center. The tickets are available at the Xcel Energy

Chuao Chocolatier Giveaway!!

2012-11-21T23:27:00.000-06:00

Chuao Chocolatier is Giving Away a Sweet Makeover Are you tired of waxy, boring chocolate. YOU deserve the very best! Chuao is giving America a chocolate makeover with their handcrafted, all-natural gourmet goodies, now available in select Target stores and specialty retailers nationwide. To celebrate, they are launching a Sweet Makeover sweepstakes and offering you

Monster Trucks~ coming to the Metrodome! PLUS GIVEAWAY!!

2012-11-19T22:10:00.001-06:00

MONSTER TRUCKS are coming to the Metrodome!! Aren't you excited?? I sure am! Guess what? I have the privilege to host a giveaway for a FAMILY 4 Pack of tickets!! Our family is super excited that the Monster Trucks are coming to the Metrodome again!! Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. The shows are very entertaining and thrilling! I love the high speed action, destruction, and

Where in the world??

2012-11-07T21:02:00.000-06:00

I am back to blogging. Our life has been busy, busy, busy...and blogging got put on the back burner. So, I was checking out my last blog posts, the personal ones, and I last posted when my daughter, Katja was born. She is now almost 16 months old. She is walking, talking, and a sweet little monkey (loves to climb). I will post a few pictures to give you a snap shot into the last year with

Check this out! Win an Apple iPad 2 (16GB)

2012-01-16T16:05:00.000-06:00

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Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove! Coming to MN December 8-11!! (Discount Code & Giveaway)

2011-11-28T22:57:00.003-06:00

Discover endless riches when an extraordinary lineup of stories from the Disney animated film vault comes to life right in your hometown in Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove! Produced by Feld EntertainmentDisney On Ice presents Treasure Trove is performing at Xcel Energy Center December 8-11, 2011. Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the

Cyber Monday Deals!!

2011-11-27T00:47:00.000-06:00

I am a member of MomSelect, and I got an e-mail with some great deals! These deals were for Black Friday, and the specials go through Cyber Monday. I would like to share these deals with my readers: Get great deals from Hanna Andersson (http://hannaandersson.com), SleepBuddy (http://sleepbuddy.com) and QuickZip Sheets (http://cloudsandstars.com). Details below. Save on QuickZip Sheets

Katja Rose...YOU ARE HERE!

2011-10-26T12:00:00.058-05:00

What a journey life has been lately! I can't believe I am a Mom to five kids! I was surprised and scared when I found out I was pregnant with number 5! I was only scared because we had so much coming up in our family, that I didn't know how we would fit in time for having another baby. We had a big move coming up plus building a home, so having a baby was not planned by me.

I am back...and here is where I have been!

2011-09-13T01:10:00.001-05:00

We have been extremely busy over the summer months...really since about late spring. We were getting ready to move, and in the process of packing up our home, I was pregnant and my husband was/is working a full time job while building our new home. I thought I would update on our progress with the house with lots of pictures and some information on it. The order of the pictures aren't necessarily

Madelyn's first ballet recital

2011-06-25T08:58:00.000-05:00

Madelyn has been in ballet for this school year, and she loved it! I believe she is a natural when it comes to being a ballerina. She had a wonderful teacher who loves her. I love that her teacher prays with the girls and just loves on them. Maddy's teacher worked with a few students this year, and the youngest two were Maddy and her little friend, "E".

Mega Bloks Dora Bath Time

2011-04-28T15:35:00.003-05:00

My daughter loves playing with Dora sets, and we recently received the new Bath time set from Mega Bloks. Maddy loves playing with the snap together blocks and changing Dora's outfit. Changing the clothes is really easy to do, with just a snap, you can change Dora's skirt. All the accessories to have Dora get ready for the day, or get ready for bed, makes the Dora's Bath Time

"'Twas the night before Easter" Veggie Tales DVD Review & Giveaway!!

2011-03-10T14:46:00.000-06:00

Just in time for Easter and spring time, the all new VeggieTales DVD is just released, "'Twas the night before Easter," and is now available on shelves! 'Twas the Night Before Easter came out on March 8th, and this DVD is a fun children's show (adults like them, too). Description: "It's a 'Hare' raising Easter Adventure! It's Easter time in Crisper County and cable news reporter

Infantino Savvy Bag (diaper clutch) Review & Giveaway!

2011-03-07T20:44:00.002-06:00

Being a mom, I know that I need to carry many things with me when I go places. I don't always like carrying a big and bulky diaper bag for the shorter outings, or to a place I will only be for an afternoon. I love simplicity, and when it comes to changing a diaper, I want conveinence as well.Infantino has a great diaper clutch called the Savvy bag, and I absolutely love this bag! I love how it

Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes (coming to MN in MARCH)~ ENTER TO WIN 4 TICKETS

2011-02-16T20:52:00.006-06:00

That's right, Disney on Ice (produced from Feld Family Entertainment) is coming to MN again for another spectacular show: Princess Wishes~ next month at the Target Center! Our family can't wait to go...especially my daughter, she LOVES Princesses!Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney, as

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You (Review & 2 giveaways)

2011-02-16T20:06:00.002-06:00

Starting a new year, many people want to make changes in their life, and starting to eat better or start exercising is usually at the top of the list of changes.Chicken Soup for the Soul came out with a new book called, "Shaping the New You."101 Encouraging Stories about Dieting and Fitness... and Finding What Works for YouNo one likes to diet, but the personal stories in this book will encourage

New Veggie Tales DVD: Happy Together

2011-02-01T20:31:00.000-06:00

Join Bob, Larry and all your VeggieTales pals for “Happy Together!”The three stories in this special DVD are classics from other DVD's, and the stories are about friendship, faith and family. The Veggie Tale DVD's are great family entertainment because the stories are so educational with how people can learn good morals and family values.Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler: you go on a

Dole Rose Parade Float Sweepstakes

2010-11-23T21:04:00.002-06:00

DOLE is proud to be the first major brand in the industry to pack its Fruit Bowls and multi-serve Jarred Fruit in 100% fruit juice... with no syrup, refined sugars or artificial sweeteners! To celebrate, DOLE will be participating in the 2011 Rose Parade with a beautiful, "Living Well in Paradise" float, along with a once in a lifetime opportunity for ONE DOLE FAN (+ GUEST) TO ATTEND THE ROSE

Holiday Gift Guide: Scribblish: Game Review & Giveaway

2010-11-19T23:16:00.004-06:00

I am a big-time game person, and our family loves having family game nights! I love learning about new games, and when I find them, I love letting others know about them. We are coming into the winter months, and it seems like families play more games during the winter months, I was recently introduced to a new game from the makers of Cranium called, Scribblish, and it is a really fun game!Did

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Wild Creations: Lampquarium (Review & Giveaway)

2010-11-19T15:59:00.007-06:00

Wouldn't it be cool if we could have jelly fish in an aquarium? I think it would be so amazing, but I am sure that it would be expensive! I got a really cool product to review from Wild Creations, the Lampquarium, and our family LOVES it! Check out the video I have of it in action:We have had our Lampquarium going in the dining room, and so many people have commented on them. The big question we

Disney's Magical Journey~ Disney On Ice : GIVEAWAY 4 tickets for MN Show in December 2010!

2010-11-19T15:06:00.003-06:00

The only Disney on Ice with Peter Pan...a perfect Disney on Ice for boys and girls...because you get such a variety with the Disney On Ice : Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey! I am so excited to attend this show with my family, because my daughter's favorite is Ariel and Lion King, and my boys love the action with Peter Pan, the lost boys and pirates! I love the different themes in this

Make your own baby food with Annabel Karmel products!

2010-11-10T18:05:00.008-06:00

I have always wanted to be more frugal with my options, especially when it comes to baby food. Buying pre-made baby food items can get so expensive, and sometimes, there is added ingredients that you may not want your baby or toddler to have. I love the new food product line that Infantino carries: the Annabel Karmel products!I really like the Mash & Serve bowl, because it is a great product

House party with fuzzoodles!

2010-11-08T21:41:00.009-06:00

We had a House Partypalooza Fuzzoodle Party, and my kids were so excited to check out these new fun toys! The party was a success, and all the kids had a great time creating, bending, twisting, and designing their creatures! A Pretty Pink creature....there were so many accessories to pick and choose from for each kid to make their creature exactly how they wanted. The moms had a great time

Fun Family Fall Picturespumpkin picking & carving, halloween, and birthdays.

2010-11-03T21:07:00.011-05:00

We went to Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show, as a family, and it was a blast! None of us have ever gone to one of those shows, but it was highly entertaining and captivating to see! I think the magic tricks are fun, and I would love to know how they did the tricks!We went to a pumpkin patch to get pumpkins, per Caleb's request. He wanted to go to the patch and pick out the best pumpkin. We only

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