tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66249144857464150842026-03-15T02:51:55.032-04:00...because sometime even mom needs a time out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01967758605312674083noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-90603322948561253972011-08-26T08:53:00.002-04:002011-08-26T08:53:53.603-04:00

Last night we had the opportunity to experience the circus. Not only was it a first for my 2 yr old daughter, it was also a first for me. We loved every minute of it! Although the acts were entertaining, I still found myself constantly watching the reaction of my daughter, waiting for her laughter. I cheered when she cheered, I clapped when she clapped. Her emotions were my emotions. When I

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My daughter's recent taste in music stems from the countless house she spends in a house full of teenagers, mostly teenage girls.  So it's really no surprise to me that she's a fan of Britney Spears, Katie Perry, Rhianna and Bruno Mars just to name a few.  When we get in the car, the first thing out of my baby girl's mouth is "put on my music, please."  At least she's polite

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I've been debating over this all week.  I have an upcoming appointment with my favorite MasterCuts stylist and good friend, Aubrey, this Saturday and I can't decide what I want to do with my hair!  For the past 2 years, I've been diligently working to grow it out.  I literally haven't had my hair "cut" in 3 years!  I've gone in for my usual trim every 8 -12 weeks {I'm aware

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This picture took my breath away!It makes me think of all the beautiful moments I have with my daughter that I haven't captured on film.Source: miloissweet.blogspot.com via Paola on Pinterest

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I was sitting at home the other night thinking about what I wanted to make for dinner.  I had some chicken defrosting in the fridge, but wanted to stay away from the same old dishes I normally made.  While watching Eat Pray Love, I was suddenly strongly craving some pasta, good pasta, like food porn pasta!  Just looking at this picture is making me salivate! Creamy Chicken

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Several years back I purchase this beautiful tall vase for a Christmas arrangment but since then it's been in my closet collecting dust.  I've wanted to use it, don't get me wrong, but with the large opening my flower arrangements came out looking droopy and unattractive! No more drooping flowers for this lady!  I've learning a simple trick to keeping my flowers up right and elegant

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I'm sitting at the Cool Kids' Table today @ Beautiful Spit Up.  Stop by and check out my post!

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I'm probably one of the last to get hooked to this, but at least I'm not clueless about it!  Thanks again to the amazing Eve for introducing me to Pinterest!  If you're already an elite member of the Pinterst community, kutos to you!  If not, don't fret, I was in your shoes just days ago.  It's not just one of those sites you can simply sign up for, it's by invitation on,

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If there's one lesson in life that I have yet to learn, it's how to say "no" to people.  It must be a genetic thing because my father is the same way.  He's a great man, a little goofy at times, but a truly amazing man.  He'll give you the shirt off his back if you asked.  It seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  No matter how swamped I may already be, I can't

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If you're familiar with my blog, you are aware that I only endorse products I use and love.  I feel an obligation to my readers to give them only my honest opinion about a product.  When it comes to what I put on my face - it's mark all the way!  There is no other makeup brand I love more. If there's one item in my makeup bag that I simply can't live without, it's my mark It

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Last night I had every intention of making delicious braised short ribs over mashed potatoes when I realized that I forgot to buy the celery I needed for the mirepoix (onions, carrots & celery) for the short ribs.  Although I could have still made it, it just wouldn't have been the same.  So I put my short ribs back the in fridge to use another night and thought about

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If you're not familiar with the term "mamavism", don't fret.  I wasn't either until this morning.  Apparently it's an anagram for mothering and activism.  After reading a post from fellow mom blogger, Becoming SuperMommy, featuring mommy activist, Jen - The Evolving Homemaker.  In this post, Jen shares her role as an activist to help the women of Congo (a very tragic

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After a long day at work, coming home to a no-so-clean kitchen and an empty fridge that was practically screaming "please stock me!" with no mode of transportation to the nearest supermarket, I was faced with the dilemma of having to concoct some edible meal with the contents of my refrigerator.  I managed to find some frozen pasta samples that my husband had brought home from work (being

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I have to start by saying that I love being a mom, it's the greatest blessing that I wouldn't give up for the world.  My daughter give meaning to every second of every day in my life now and I couldn't imagine a world without her!  That being said, are there times in your life you wished you waited to have kids?  To be completely honest, yes, there are times when I wish we had

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It's just another Manic Monday! Let's kick of the week with a blog/twitter/facebook hop! But only link up just 1 of the 3! 1. Follow your host, MommyTLC, on the linky form with your blog, twitter, or facebook page. 2. retweet/facebook, Friend Feed, Dig, stumble, whatever this hop. You can do this with the share buttons on the right hand next this post or with the awesome Wibar widget at

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These days, I'm all about saving a buck! So when I heard from my sister-in-law, Laurissa the DIY Mom, about making your own laundry detergent and how easy it really is, I was all ears! Not to mention that she only spent $4 to make 2 1-gallon battles! Hello, I spend close to $20 for a bottle of Tide. That's $36 big ones I'll be saving! I'm really bad about throwing out old laundry detergent

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I was doing a little blog hopping this afternoon and came across this one post by Loving Earth Mama about the 10 things she thought she knew about motherhood.  Her post got me thinking about the things I thought I had figured out before I became a mom.  My frame of mind pre-baby: Motherhood would be a snap!  I nannied for years and I was totally ready for kids.  I knew

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 Photo courtesy of SheKnows.com I'm dying here, people! Not literally, but figuratively. How the heck is it possible to have 4 cameras in the house and only one of them is working? Of course, the one that actually does work is on my husband's iPhone and is not around when I need it! I mean, COME ON NOW! Our cameras are only a couple of years old, yet neither will hold a batter charge and

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After reading a post from fellow blogger, The Domestic Diva, about how she recently embraced her "curly girl side", I was curious to see what that was all about. She wrote about how another blogger had gone back to the "no-pooing" way of washing her hair. Ok, that doesn't sound good, right? Wrong! Apparently, the term "no-pooing" means not using shampoo. As it turns out, most shampoos have

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I'm packing up and moving out!  It's not what you're thinking, I promise.  After some careful consideration, I've decided to make the switch to Wordpress.  It's nothing against Blogspot, I've loved it here, but there's just something I want to do that I've felt a little limited with here.  My new site is up and running and I'd love it if you'd stop and drop a line, let me know

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I don't care if your a stay at home mom or a working mom, when it comes to having some "me" time, it's damn near impossible sometimes.  Between work (whether it's inside or outside the home), cooking, cleaning, bathing, entertaining and all the other minor tasks that every mom faces throughout the day, finding that little window of time to just gather your thoughts and regain your sanity is

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There's really nothing better on a hot summer day then a cool, refreshing and invigorating fruit smoothie.  The best thing about smoothies is that there's really no wrong way to make one.  I don't know about your area of the country, but we've been hit with some scorching hot days and a cool treat like this is a great alternative for some other unhealthy icy treats. Here's my favorite

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"Mommy, I finish my meatballs! More please?"  Out of the mouth of babes... If there's one thing I've realized I can make and my entire family enjoys, it's spaghetti and meatballs.  Now, I'm not talking about the pre-made meatballs, dried boxed pasta and marinara sauce out of a jar.  I'm talking real meatballs made from scratch, sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes and fresh pasta.

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I'm feeling a little naked and exposed at work today!  For the past 2 months, I've made a point at trying to look my best a work, you know "put your best foot forward" type of thing.  My clothes have been prestine and more "office" approprate (at least now I look like I'm as assistant to an executive rather than someone working in the mail room!), my hair has been styled day in and day

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01967758605312674083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6624914485746415084.post-91612412921557078572011-06-16T14:22:00.000-04:002011-06-16T14:22:00.681-04:00

I've gotten off track with my goal to become a Domestic Diva in the past couple of months.  Due to the recent house guest making an extended stay, and some internal resentment for allowing said guest to prolong his stay when I honestly wanted him out a few weeks back to regain control of my sanity and my home, I've allowed myself to get off course.  Well, in a few days

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