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Giveaway: Vacation at Ocean Isle Inn Beach Resort!

2009-07-16T23:13:00.004-04:00

I am really excited to be able to share with you the awesome experience our family had this summer at the Ocean Isle Inn, in beautiful North Carolina!We stayed at the Ocean Isle Inn for three nights. Let me tell you, it was fabulous! Peaceful, family-friendly, clean, beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the staff was really friendly and helpful! I like the tile floors in the rooms, which really

Get Real, and Take Off Your Masks!

2009-07-16T00:08:00.001-04:00

We all have "masks" that we feel we need to wear. As a woman, a mom. Let's Get Real and take 'em, off! We'll humorously and insightfully share who we are, how we feel, and where to go from here. Come on your webcam WITHOUT your makeup, and you'll have a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card from me! Will you be there? Let me know in a comment at http://www.reallifeblog.net.1PM est/ 10AM pst at

To Dance, Perchance To Weep

2009-07-15T00:24:00.003-04:00

I love watching "So You Think You Can Dance," mainly because I grew up in a dance studio. Literally, my friends used to call me there to chat! Anyway, I am routinely spellbound with the insightful choreography and interpretation of the dancers.This time was different. During the dance I could feel the tears welling up inside, and my heart literally aching. This art form was touching a place

Three Things You Don't Know About Me

2009-07-12T13:23:00.005-04:00

I'm excited about posting this today, because it's been a while since I've done a "things about me" post. I know I have many new and different readers than I did last year at this time, so let me give you three things you *might* not know about me.1. I regularly make a fool of myself with wigs and glasses on my live MomTV webcam show, Get Real! You can see the show each Thursday at 1pm EST,

Show Me the Clothes! BlogHer Fashion Vlog Carnival!

2009-07-11T22:19:00.010-04:00

OK, Bloggy Gals! We have less than two weeks until the BlogHer Conference! And I have one question for you!WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR????It's not that it's amazingly important, but it's fun! I don't really get into the "what should we wear?" but I love to see everyone's personality come out in your choices! Most people will be wearing outfits that make them feel vibrant and comfortable, but

On Being Overwhelmed and Having a Partner

2009-07-07T21:47:00.005-04:00

I have the sweetest husband in the world. There have been so many things this week that have me SOOOO immensely stressed out. Nothing catastrophic, mind you, I'm not curled into a fetal position... yet. Anyway, I'm going to take this opportunity to brag on my husband, because he is THE most awesome hubby evah!As many of you know, I have had anxiety disorder since having my first child, eight

Party With the Wii Mommies, Twitter Style & Win EASPORTS Active!

2009-07-06T22:42:00.007-04:00

Well...its been a while...but the Wii Mommies are back to their Twitter Party ways...and let me tell you....we are doing it RIGHT!To celebrate our trip to BlogHer courtesy of the EA Sports Active team... we are throwing a Twitter Party on Thursday, July 16 from 8-10pm EST. As always...our prizes have proven to be fantastic!! Visit the Wii Mommies website to:find out all of the details on this

MckLinky BlogHop: My Favorite Photo

2009-07-06T21:46:00.002-04:00

I have started using a new linky service, called MckLinky, instead of the sometimes feisty Mr. Linky. Thanks to Amanda for the heads up on the new service. I will continue to test it, and let you know how it turns out, but so far, so good!MckLinky has come up with a really fun Meme (and ingenious marketing strategy, I must say) with their Tuesday Blog Hops! Click here for all the info.

Your Life, Your Blog 7/6/09

2009-07-05T22:54:00.006-04:00

Hooray! Your Life Your Blog is back this week! Where you link up anything going on in... your blog and your life!Before you go, check out a really cool Blogger Retreat in the NC mountains with me and Jen, from One Mom's World, at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. Survivor: the Blogosphere!I was super overwhelmed last week, getting back from a week's vacation, and didn't get it posted.

Survivor: The Blogosphere - A Blogger Adventure Retreat

2009-07-05T22:09:00.007-04:00

Are you adventurous? Do you like to step out of your comfort zone, and test yourself- try things you've never tried before? If so, a new type of Blogger Retreat- Survivor: the Blogosphere is for you! And if NOT, then Survivor: the Blogosphere is for you! Why not start now!!After all, taking risks is what blogging - and life - is all about! The idea behind this retreat is to provide a getaway

Fitness Friday: I've Been Derailed!

2009-07-03T10:53:00.002-04:00

OK, folks. I need a little kick in the behind! I did pretty well on my vacation working out with EA SPORTS Active! I was proud of myself for sticking with it at the beach!However, since I've been back, I have been SO overwhelmed with trying to catch up on work, unpack, and deal with the three kids home for the summer, I have slacked off! I have had such great results, I don't want to lose it

Review: Guitar Hero: On Tour, for Nintendo DS

2009-06-30T23:20:00.003-04:00

Ever since My husband and I got Rock Band for the Wii, our friends have had the discussion, "Which is better, Rock Band or Guitar Hero, World Tour?" Well, I finally got to play Guitar Hero: World Tour for the Wii at a friend's house, and I loved it! I have to say that the songs are better on Guitar Hero, and there are more nuances to the game -- not to mention that it's a little more

Thursday, GET REAL with me on Mom TV: Busting Mom Blogging Myths!

2009-06-30T22:42:00.003-04:00

Will I see YOU on Thursday at 1 PM, for my live web show, Get Real? I'm finally back from vacation and ready to jump back in with both feet. This week's show will be based on the popular post, Top 10 Mom Blogging Myths. I got tons of great comments on that post, so we are going to elaborate on it an BUST some serious myths.I may even venture into the realm of "Myths about Christian Bloggers!"

If You're Looking for Me, I'm...

2009-06-24T15:13:00.002-04:00

...on a family vacation. I'll tell you all about it Thursday!Subscribe to Real LifeFollow Sarah on Twitter

Your Life, Your Blog: 6/22

2009-06-22T15:44:00.003-04:00

Well, we are at the beach yet again this week! I don't think I've been to the beach more times in one year since High School! It feels really weird, but I do actually have to work from here!This week is the big family vacation with my mom and brothers, and their families, so it makes for a really interesting fun week! We have 6 adults and 6 kids, staying in a 4 bedroom, 4 bath house with lots

Our Stay at the Ocean Isle Inn

2009-06-19T22:58:00.004-04:00

As I mentioned last week, The Ocean Isle Inn in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is one of our newest sponsors at Real Life. I had a chance to go down and check it all out, so I could truly recommend it to my readers! Let me tell you, it was fabulous! Peaceful, family-friendly, beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the staff was really friendly and helpful!It's been a while since we have taken a vacation

Fitness Friday: 2 Down, Lots to Go!

2009-06-19T09:14:00.003-04:00

Today, I am happy to say that I am down another 2 pounds! I was really in a stagnant place and having trouble with my motivation. However, with the EA SPORTS active, I feel like it actually simulates what I would do in an aerobics/toning class. I won't lie, I have struggled the past couple of days with my motivation to work out. However, since the 30-Day Challenge is already set up, I don't

"Get Real" With Me Today on Mom TV!

2009-06-18T00:02:00.004-04:00

Today is the debut of my Webcam Show on MomTV.com, called Get Real! Are you going to watch?'Get Real' is a live webcam show, with Sarah from www.reallifeblog.net. Sarah will bring her unique blend of reality, humor and inspiration, while trying to keep you entertained for an hour... Phew! We CAN find the balance between realizing (and reveling in the fact...) we are not perfect, and inspiring

Review: 16x20 Wrapped Canvas Print from OnlinePosterPrinting.com

2009-06-17T11:20:00.004-04:00

A while ago, I ran a giveaway from LargeFormatPosters.com, who is also one of our sponsors at Real Life. They gave away a 16x20 Stretched Canvas Print, made from an uploaded photo.Large Format Posters also provided a review product, so I could go through the process and see how it worked. I was a little nervous about blowing up one of my photos from my little 7 megapixel camera, not knowing how

Top Ten Myths About Mom Bloggers

2009-06-15T22:23:00.005-04:00

It seems like this bloggy thing has really caught on in the mainstream public, which can be a good and bad thing. Being one of the first bloggers among my friends (and before I met Jen), I always had to explain exactly what I was doing with this "blogging thing." The downside is that many people have misconceptions about bloggers, particularly "mom bloggers." So I wanted to write a guide to

Your Life, Your Blog... And My New Live Show on Mom TV

2009-06-15T09:28:00.004-04:00

I hope you gals will join me for my new live webcamshow on MomTV.com, starting this Thursday! The show will be live Thursdays at 1PM eastern time, so you can join in on your webcam or in the chatroom then!Let's hear what's going on in your life- and your blog! I'll be stumbling and tweeting some of the posts as well, and I encourage you to do the same!Every Monday on Real Life, I post a linky

Fitness Friday: Hey, Look at Me!

2009-06-12T13:00:00.004-04:00

The title of this Fitness Friday's post was inspired by the phrase I've been hearing from my kids ALL day yesterday and today. I am blogging from the beautiful Ocean Isle Inn in Ocean Isle Beach, NC! The Ocean Isle in is our newest sponsor here at Real Life, so I had to come see for myself what it was like! First of all, let me tell you that I can wholeheartedly recommend this place to

Real Mom Confession #3

2009-06-11T21:25:00.003-04:00

I am so excited about this week's Real Mom Confession! I would credit Jendi, from Jendi's Journal with a masterful portrayal of "mommy guilt," but I can see from her disguise that she wishes to remain anonymous. I really don't even think it's her...Subscribe to Real LifeFollow Sarah on Twitter

The Rocks Cry Out

2009-06-10T21:55:00.001-04:00

So, I haven't written a serious post about the Lord in awhile. It's not that I haven't been talking to him, praising him and living for him, I just haven't been in the place to blog about it.We went to a place called "Lost Cove" Saturday to go hiking and river swimming (I actually went river-swimming-watching, I think they use water that cold in some enhanced interrogation techniques) While we

Fresh Lemonade Recipe & the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

2009-06-09T17:52:00.006-04:00

In the summer, when the grocery stores and produce stands turn yellow with lemons, my kids start to get so excited about fresh lemonade! I am not usually a huge lemonade fan, unless it is freshly squeezed and not more than 1 day old! We have perfected our method of making basic lemonade, and I have three very eager lemon squeezers in the house! Here is our basic recipe, which comes directly