tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:36:28 +0000SantiBaby DUpdatesKawasaki DiseaseBirth StoryOrganizingSpring CleaningBaby StuffHome StuffTravelMotherhoodNew houseWorking OutBaby D #2Pinterest ChallengeCraftingGabyHolidaysRecipesbaking2013 recap2014BooksCloth DiaperingCross PostFather's DayFavorite thingsGabrielaGarage MudroomHome ImprovementHome OrganizationKD AwarenessLifeLink LoveNot Me MondayObamaPay It ForwardProduct LoveProduct Must HavesRandomSanti toysTito's Weekend AwayWordless Wednesdaycontestcookingdairy freeelectionfoodpaper dot mobilesugar freehttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-180049120353653455Tue, 17 Jun 2014 04:18:00 +00002014-06-16T21:18:24.030-07:00So with all that has been going on with my work outside of the home with teaching barre classes we have decided to sell our house because we need more space. So we put it on the market over a month ago and sold it in three days!&nbsp;And we'd been looking for a month before the house was on the market and then ramped up the looking. We went out every weekend and toured open houses and also duringhttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2014/06/more-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-3609183138845531506Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:33:00 +00002014-02-19T18:33:31.025-08:00 For me, this has never been more true than this year. I'm starting on a new venture. About a year and a half ago, I took a barre class at The Union Method&nbsp;which is a local place owned by the cousin of my Stroller Strides owner. &nbsp;I loved it and signed up to take some more classes. Fast forward to last spring, when the owner sent out a Facebook post asking if anyone would be interested http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2014/02/new-year-new-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-7398546796641014303Sun, 26 Jan 2014 17:53:00 +00002014-01-26T09:53:29.136-08:00Kawasaki DiseaseKD AwarenessMany of you who read this blog know that I had Kawasaki Disease when I was 15 years old, back in 1993. Because I was "older" than the typical KD patient (most kids who get it are 5 and under) I was first thought to have the flu, then another virus, then meningitis before being admitted into the hospital in isolation and finally, 11 days after onset, I was diagnosed with KD and treated with gamma http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2014/01/kawasaki-disease-awareness-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-2107784474479678473Wed, 01 Jan 2014 22:15:00 +00002014-01-01T14:15:10.510-08:002013 recap2014LifeI've been around, just not here. What's even happening? Life. Last post was in July. So here's what I've been doing:Mothering - Gaby is now almost 2 (in 27 more days!) She is a full fledged little girl now, so girly (she loves her hair bows and princesses), running around, talking a TON (just like her brother!)Santi will be 4 in March. This is crazy to me. He is so, so smart. Talks a TON, very http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2014/01/and-now-it-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4519040371412620282Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:55:00 +00002013-07-09T09:55:31.962-07:00Recipes I made this for the first time last night and it was a HIT in our house (even the 3 year old loved it!) so I figured I'd share. Takes about 35 mins to make, and I actually made "dessert" (chocolate chip zucchini bread) while I cooked this as well.) Chicken and Orzo Supper http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/07/recipe-share.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-7733046053062435918Mon, 27 May 2013 02:17:00 +00002013-05-26T19:17:37.836-07:00Happy Memorial Day Weekend all! We've been busy tackling a lot of housework and yard projects. I managed to make a quick change and painted our brass house numbers with spray paint. I changed them to a dark metallic color. The best part is that it took all of 15 mins to paint and then within an hour they were dry and back up on the house! I have little experience with spray paint so I was happy http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/05/another-quick-change.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-5692043217450149811Fri, 03 May 2013 21:03:00 +00002013-05-03T14:03:43.071-07:00 So I recently joined Influenster, which is a company that does market research with people who have a web and social media presence. My first assignment was to try out the new Ivory 2 in 1 Power wash. It's a soap/body wash and shampoo/conditioner all in one. It smells terrific too! I received it last week, and used it with my evening shower after I'd worked out and done yard work, as well http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/05/ivory-2-in-1-power-influenster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4844869699574331603Thu, 02 May 2013 21:25:00 +00002013-05-02T14:25:48.263-07:00 So I recently wrote a guest blog over at You Plus Two Parenting's blog. You can check it out by clicking on this link here. My piece is about my issues with post-partum depression/anger and the importance of "me" time as a mom...something that is hard to get, but oh so important for our mental health! And for the sake of our significant others and children! A happy mama = a happy household! http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/05/guest-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4726745683218093468Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:05:00 +00002013-04-25T14:08:50.068-07:00 I'm constantly on the hunt for healthier snacks for the kids and myself. Last week, I made these cookies and they were devoured (aside from a few that were left in the pantry and started molding after a couple of days in there - the beauty of "real" food that doesn't have preservatives in it!) This week I wanted to try something new and something with a sweeter taste. I searched http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/chocolate-peanut-butter-oatmeal-no-bake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-2055565731346835026Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:06:00 +00002013-04-20T18:01:43.423-07:00Organizing So I have finished the garage mudroom makeover for now. I still have a little to do (paint the door and step and add a bench and get a new shoe rack) but for now its done and we've been "living" with it for a couple of weeks. I hung two coat racks that I made myself. I literally went to Lowes, picked out a piece of wood and had it cut in half there. Then I came home and painted it and thenhttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/finished-for-now-mudroom-in-garage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-1351258923550044249Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:51:00 +00002013-04-15T14:13:39.716-07:00bakingdairy freesugar free I'm always searching for healthy recipes for snack for the kids and myself. Bonus if there is very little or no sugar and no dairy. When I found this recipe, I knew I had to try it! Super easy and delicious! 4 ripe bananas 2 cups of quick oats 1/2-3/4 cup of chocolate chips* (I used mini semi-sweet chips) *Can also substitute coconut, nuts or raisins Total time: 25 minutes (10 minutes prephttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/banana-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-2060684830644862335Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:37:00 +00002013-04-12T18:37:20.779-07:00Garage MudroomHome ImprovementHome OrganizationI've been stalking Pinterest for garage mudroom ideas for awhile, but we didn't have our garage door remote when we moved in to this house (old owners took it) and it literally took us over a year to buy another one. So we didnt need a mudroom since we rarely entered the house from the garage. But one morning I was out running errands with the kids and pulled into Lowes and grabbed one. 18 monthshttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-garage-mudroom-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-5638218149909577501Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:33:00 +00002013-04-09T13:33:33.106-07:00 So I decided to document a "day in the life" on Instagram yesterday, but wanted to share it here as well for those of you who don't follow me on Instagram. (And if you don't follow me there, click the link on the right to do so...I post a lot there!) I wake up at 4:30am and can't get back to sleep. After an hour of tossing and turning, I give in and decide to wake up for the day. I look outhttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-day-in-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-5488435035674816205Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:58:00 +00002013-04-08T14:58:13.370-07:00I've hated our pendant light shades for awhile. They are just 1990's style frosted glass. I didn't know quite what I did want there, but I knew what I didn't want. I had to get rid of the frosted glass. I looked at many options, but many of them felt too "Starbucks bistro" (you know, the art glass type?) And then I was at Lowe's and saw some plain, small, clear glass shades. I picked them up http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-quick-fix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4712503475015150802Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:07:00 +00002013-04-08T07:10:03.933-07:00So I've definitely seen posts where people organize their pantries and refrigerator and it always has me wondering, "What does it look like after they put a new load of groceries away?" Or a week later? Or after a big Costco run? I organized my pantry last week, complete with new labels, bins and purging items (ie the moldy spaghetti sauce in the back of the fridge!) But when I organized it, we http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/making-it-all-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4754938480300199244Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:40:00 +00002013-04-03T17:42:34.930-07:00 When we moved into this house, the number one selling point for me was the kitchen. It's large, has a big island and most importantly (for me!) a HUGE walk in pantry. Since our house was a foreclosure, the wire shelving that had been installed was taken down and removed by the previous owners. This wasn't a problem though since we had plenty of moveable shelving to move in, so I chose to http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/04/pantry-organization-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-2193442582714561207Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:31:00 +00002013-03-29T21:32:12.843-07:00I had a rare evening out to myself tonight. Tito came home and I took off. I rarely get times like this to myself so I took full advantage and did some things I haven't done in awhile - like take a leisurely walk around Home Goods and TJ Maxx for inspiration. Normally I go to these stores with two kids in tow and have to spend my time entertaining them, passing out snacks and usually have a time http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0Seattle Hill-Silver Firs Snohomish47.855498 -122.179238tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-8531575588940801396Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:12:00 +00002013-03-28T15:16:53.270-07:00 &nbsp;A very special episode of Grey's Anatomy is airing tonight on ABC at 9/8 Central. The episode is entitled "Can't Fight This Feeling" and features actress Sarah Chalke as a mother fighting for a proper diagnosis of her son's illness. Ultimately, it's determined that he has Kawasaki Disease. Unfortunately, this instance of mis-diagnosis for Kawasaki Disease, or KD as it's called, is far http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/be-sure-to-tune-in-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-6979965913601958868Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:26:00 +00002013-03-22T17:26:28.371-07:00 So Santi turned three last week, and after I dealt with the fact that he was actually growing up, I decided to plan a party for him. I started planning about 6 weeks ago, knowing I'd need some time to get some of the goodie bag things in order. Santi has many things he likes, but a few things he really loves. Like all boys his age, he has a love for cars and trains and trucks. And garbage http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/were-going-on-trip-little-einsteins-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-6087557370981407117Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:02:00 +00002013-03-15T17:02:28.727-07:00 So the party is tomorrow, and I'll be working on a post about it, but I wanted to share some of the little details. He's having a Little Einsteins party at a local indoor play space. Should be fun, and he's really excited about it all! Sign that I made that will hang at the entrance of the building &nbsp;I downloaded these cute printable for table toppers and cupcake toppers from http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/sneak-preview-santis-3rd-birthday-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-2075494298865856727Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:04:00 +00002013-03-10T19:06:18.004-07:00Goopy yellow goo, red, bloodshot eyes, scratching and rubbing of eyes - this is all going on in my house right now as both of my kids had pink eye. And Gaby has an ear infection as well. We ended up at the Urgent Care last night after our doc recommended it, and are glad we went despite the fact that we didn't get home or get to bed until 10:30pm. Both kiddos are on antibiotics (Gaby an oral http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/pink-eye.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-1971869550744374257Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:25:00 +00002013-03-10T11:25:11.632-07:00Crafting I've had a long while since I've felt the urge to do something really crafty. But my cousin just had a little boy and I needed to get a couple of things out to her including some cute little outfits for her little man. So I holed up in my craft room (aka my master bedroom closet where I have my craft stuff) to sew a couple of things for the baby. I wanted to make a taggie blanket, since I made http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/feeling-crafty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-4373811338337886769Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:48:00 +00002013-03-07T14:48:20.381-08:00Kawasaki Disease So it's been a busy week for Kawasaki Disease, and I'm excited to share this!Set your DVRs and tune in to Grey's Anatomy on March 28th where the episode, entitled "Can't Fight This Feeling" will feature actress Sarah Chalke (from Scrubs and How I Met Your Mother) as a mom with a child with Kawasaki Disease. This is exciting as it will hopefully bring even more awareness of KD and the signs andhttp://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/03/kawasaki-disease-in-mainstream-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-1581858774853871046Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:37:00 +00002013-02-25T10:37:18.632-08:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/02/gabys-12-month-letter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3475062653240786016.post-3745693468132936219Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:32:00 +00002013-02-25T10:32:39.062-08:00 <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://lifeloveandbunnycrackers.blogspot.com/2013/02/gabys-11-month-letter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0