tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6701795303918940052023-06-23T04:59:21.349-05:00Mama's Passionssemi-crunchy mama {cloth diapering, baby wearing, breastfeeding} who has an obsession with makeup & fashion!SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-34018900774900691052011-09-19T19:59:00.000-05:002011-09-19T19:59:11.989-05:00I'll be away for a while...Since I'm staring up my business; <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama">Lawless Designs</a>, I am pretty slow in the blogger world. I will be on here once every few weeks and not daily .. until I get a hang of things. I am very involved in getting <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama">Lawless Designs</a> up and out there ... ready to be in the hands of others. =] But this blog needs attention too =[ I'll figure out a schedule to juggle both! Until then, I have to pick new winners for some previous giveaways and toss some reviews up in the next few days. After that, I'm laying low for a minute. I hope to catch up soon! I miss writing and I miss reading all of the blogs. But until then, check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama">Etsy </a> &/or like my new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawless-Designs/119784601451157">Facebook Fanpage</a> to get special discounts and participate in giveaways once I reach 100 fans!SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-40833932341906671282011-09-12T10:23:00.000-05:002011-09-12T10:23:59.560-05:00{Review} Land O' Frost Wrap Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyChdjNgmDk/Tm4gRyEX3jI/AAAAAAAAAlM/IKXe0ynGTiQ/s1600/WrapKitBFHamandSwiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyChdjNgmDk/Tm4gRyEX3jI/AAAAAAAAAlM/IKXe0ynGTiQ/s320/WrapKitBFHamandSwiss.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This review is especially great for parents like me! Not even parents, kids coming home from school that want a FAST QUICK & EASY snack. Okay, but back to parents like me. I stay at home. I make lunch, daily. I get bored with what I make. Soup, Mac n' Cheese, or eggs today? Ugh. Then, I came across Land O' Frost wrap kits! I received both of the above kits in the mail in exchange for an honest opinion. Each kit makes 5 wraps. They come with 5 of each; Tortillas, meat packs & cheese. Here is the meat pack. I don't know else to explain it:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is a stack of meat between dividers that go perfectly on your Tortilla. Then you add a slice of thick cheese, roll it up and microwave it for 30 seconds. That's it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can add your own fixings too! Like Lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I added nothing because really, the wraps were filling enough and tasty enough! Even Chayden, the pickiest eater ever, ate his! He loved putting his wrap together because it was so easy, even for a 5 yr. old! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Favorite was the Black Forest Ham and Swiss. I am a huge sucker for Swiss cheese though!! But, the Turkey and Pepper Jack was amazing too! You couldn't go wrong either way! Coming soon, Land O' Frost will be offering Wrap Kits in Roast Beef and Cheddar as well as Chipotle Turkey and Cheddar! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These kits are very healthy and affordable! Look for them in your grocery store! You won't feel disappointed. Something new and easy to add to your snack or lunch menu! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Connect with Land O' Frost on their <a href="http://www.landomoms.com/">website</a> for coupons, recipes, giveaways + MORE!!! <a href="http://www.landomoms.com/">http://www.landomoms.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, Check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LandOFrost?sk=wall">Facebook Page</a> for more offers! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LandOFrost?sk=wall">https://www.facebook.com/LandOFrost?sk=wall</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-38370949919160255332011-09-09T10:24:00.000-05:002011-09-09T10:24:43.222-05:00{Review} Sidral Mundet Apple Soda / Pop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9FQCk9ma6I/Tmoqy_Stk6I/AAAAAAAAAkM/60GimwxDFQQ/s1600/mundet01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9FQCk9ma6I/Tmoqy_Stk6I/AAAAAAAAAkM/60GimwxDFQQ/s400/mundet01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love my daily pop! Or soda, as some will call it. I typically keep close to what I know best and what I see everywhere in stores that's easy to purchase. Although, if I see something of interest, I will try it! I love to try new things. And I am glad that I was contacted by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> to try the True Apple Flavor of Pop! In the package, I received a shirt and one of each apple flavor pop; Original & Green Apple. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> is a soft drink that comes from Mexico and is very popular over there. Its apple flavored in the original and Green Apple. The flavor comes from <b>REAL</b> Apples and is made with <b>100% NATURAL sugars</b>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Original Apple <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> was good! To me, it tasted exactly like apple juice but with fizz added to it. There was no STRONG taste that was odd. It was so good that I gave some to Chayden and he almost devoured the whole bottle! I had to save some to add to a Pork Recipe later on that night. I let the pork simmer in the Original Apple <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> Pop and the pork came out with a juicy, yummy flavoring! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next came the Green Apple <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> Pop. This one was my favorite because it tasted exactly like a green apple sort of candy! It was so refreshing and had a tangy taste to it. If I had easy access to these, I would use the Green Apple as my drink of choice and the Original as an aide for cooking as well as drinking. Although I loved them both so much! In Mexico, parents give their children the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> Apple Soft drinks if they have upset tummies to help keep them hydrated and to help in making them feel better as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The one thing I had to have on hand though was a bottle opener. I am not strong enough to pop tops off like these like my husband can. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Connect with Sidral Mundet on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/sidralmundet">Twitter</a>! On Facebook, they have <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=app_130178783723965">games</a> and you can win prize packs! If you want to try one, or both of these yourself, you can check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=app_222787364415161">locations</a> of where to Purchase the Sidral Mundet Soft drinks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Have you tried any other Unique Soft Drink? Where and what was the flavor? If you had this on hand, how would you use the soft drink? Would you use it in a recipe? Which one? </b></span></div>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-28224247702579796152011-09-09T09:32:00.003-05:002011-09-10T18:14:25.362-05:00{Review & Giveaway} Ladybug Jane Flavor Balm - WW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ladybugjane.com/"><img border="0" height="140" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_iGAAz7ZZ4g/TmofpPHkClI/AAAAAAAAAkA/OLpeO5TKGes/s640/ladybugjanebanner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ugh is all I have to say about the cold weather coming up! It already started here in Minnesota a while ago, teetering back and forth from pants / t-shirt to shorts / t-shirt. One thing I really hate about the cold weather is how sensitive my skin gets. My whole body needs lotion constantly or else it burns. My hands crack and need lots of lotion after handwashing & my lips are constantly feeling dry, icky and not very sexy. Who wants to rub sandpaper lips together? Yea, pass! I hate that feeling! So, I get stocked up on lip balms for sure! My favorite lip balms are ones that are light and airy on the lips so it doesn't feel like I have wax paper coating them. Then I feel heavy and tend to wipe my lips off. I did, however, come across <a href="http://ladybugjane.3dcartstores.com/">Ladybug Jane products</a>! I got to review 2 lip balms of my choice; <b>Sweet Strawberry & Wacky Watermellon</b>. <br />
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</div>As Kaydee quoted in her adorable excitment to me, <i>"There are no petrochemicals, parabens, no fragrance, no nut or bee derivative (so they are safe for people with allergies) and to top it off it is a certified vegan product!"</i> I giggled as she mentioned she was super excited and how much she loves her products! They run for $3.99 a piece online at <a href="http://ladybugjane.3dcartstores.com/">Ladybug Jane's website</a> (which, by the way, the <a href="http://ladybugjane.com/">HOME page</a> has really cool Birthday Party Information, Games + MORE!!). I love the affordable price on the <a href="http://ladybugjane.3dcartstores.com/">Ladybug Jane Lip Balms</a>. These <a href="http://ladybugjane.3dcartstores.com/">lip balms</a> are literally so light and airy. I can't feel a heavy wax on my lips. The flavors are drool worthy! You just need a very light coat on the lips and your lips are silky smooth and I am NOT kidding! Your lips stay so smooth for several hours. I think the Sweet Strawberry is about 1/2 done by now & I have had these lip balms for a month now. The Wacky Watermellon is my backup for when Sweet Strawberry is gone, which will be soon because I am obsessed with using Ladybug Jane Lip Balms before bed, under lipstick and just randomly throughout the day!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No matter the amazing flavor, they all come in a natural color of an off white that goes clear on the lips, no matter how many coats you WOULD put. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UuvW_TsLLQ8/TmofoLpArrI/AAAAAAAAAj4/USd0ZG1x41k/s1600/ladybugjane03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UuvW_TsLLQ8/TmofoLpArrI/AAAAAAAAAj4/USd0ZG1x41k/s400/ladybugjane03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Price:</b> $3.99 at <a href="http://ladybugjane.3dcartstores.com/">Ladybug Jane</a><br />
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<b>Rating:</b> 5/5 The price, amazing fun fruity flavors & the texture is so very worth it in my book!<br />
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<b>I just entered to win 2 @LadybugJane Lip Balms. You should enter too! There are several juicy flavors to choose from and your lips will feel so soft and silky! ends 9/30 http://mamaspassions.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-giveaway-ladybug-jane-flavor.html</b><br />
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If you do NOT do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count. Please READ MANDATORY ENTRY CAREFULY BECAUSE SOMETIMES ITS DIFFERENT WITH EACH GIVEAWAY!!!<br />
If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, It will only count as ONE comment. <br />
Leave your email address in EACH entry like so to prevent spam: yourname at domain dot com<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Giveaway will END September 30, 2011 @11:59pm CST</span></b></div>I will check through each entry to make sure it is valid. Please don't leave an entry that is not vaild. Its no use as I will delete it, giving you less of a chance to win. Only 1 person per household may enter. Only 1 username per person may enter. You must be 18+ to enter, living where the Sponsor will ship to, found in the entry title. I will use random.org to choose the winner & e-mail you promptly. You will have 48 hours to get back to me or else I will choose another winner immediatly (you snooze, you loose), which I don't want to do so check your JUNK email for muloove at yahoo dot com.<br />
I am hosting this giveaway & in no way sponsoring. I will contact the sponsor with your details. If you do not receive your prize in 2 weeks, I will try my hardest to see what went wrong. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I received 2 Ladybug Jane Flavor Balms in my choice of flavor for free in exchange for an honest review that is my own. Thank you <a href="http://ladybugjane.com/">Ladybug Jane</a>! </i></span></div>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-9340432285930257682011-09-09T08:30:00.000-05:002011-09-09T08:30:00.891-05:00First Day of Kindergarten!Chaydens' First day of Kindergarten was yesterday! He had a blast and is so excited to head back again. He wakes up very happy and ready to start the day with a bang! So far, the only homework he has, is to have us read to him 20-30 minutes a day and record the books on a sheet that his teacher gave us. That's obviously easy over here. Reading is one of the best ways to calm him down! He loves books. At the end of every month, if his chart is fully filled, he gets a free gift card to Dairy Queen, Target, etc ... And at the end of the school year, if all 9 charts were fully filled, he gets to join in a huge ice cream social. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that Chayden is off to school, I get the day to myself! August is done and I am finally sitting down to enjoy myself. I will be busy with blogging again as well as splitting that up to fill up my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama">Etsy Site</a>. Right now I have seconds diapers up that aren't up to my standards (because the ones that were, were taken from me right away and I am selling to a family member that I don't really know on my husbands grandma's side of the family.). I am constantly making and having to buy new fabric but I plan on filling my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama">Etsy</a> soon with Halloween prints that will be suitable for all year round as well (skulls!). </div>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-24263548039347850112011-08-26T11:43:00.000-05:002011-08-26T11:43:12.639-05:00Apologies!It has been a pretty busy August! I am trying to spend as much time as possible with Chayden before I send him off to kindergarten in a few weeks. I have some giveaways that need to go up and some that need winners picked. I will try to get that done as soon as possible. I'm sorry and I know some people hate waiting around to see if they won a giveaway that they put time into. So, with that ... maybe you can even check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama?ref=pr_shop_more">Etsy</a> shop. I am going to make some OS Pocket diapers today and put them up. Although, my husband just bought me a brand NEW sewing machine last night so I have yet to figure it out. I hope I can get comfortable enough with it soon enough to start putting more items in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sondramama?ref=pr_shop_more">etsy</a>. <br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-73688520610663430802011-08-24T11:10:00.001-05:002011-08-24T11:11:43.008-05:00Order Your affordable and kickin' OS Pocket Diapers!<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawless-Designs/119784601451157?sk=wall">Lawless Designs</a> (yep, that's ME!) is waiting to make a few orders. I made a few diapers for Colton yesterday to show off the style / design / fabric. I was making his diapers with velcro but then I got some snap pliers and I really love the snaps better. I used to be a velcro type of mama because of the more customized fit. But now that Snaps are much more fun and harder for Colton to take his diapers off, I have decided snaps are way more kick ass. Especially when I use 4 instead of 3 on each side. When I had three on his black and white skulls diaper, I noticed that I Just didn't like the fit. Now with 4 snaps, the fit is much more snugger and cuter =]<br />
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Anyways, the diapers are pocket diapers. They do NOT come with an insert but I am VERY sure you all have extra inserts laying around somehow. Somehow I have like 50 extra inserts laying around so I stuff the diapers I make with those for Colton. But in the near future, when I feel like it, I am going to make inserts for an extra cost. Hey, some people do NOT want inserts because they just have so much crap laying around *raises hand*. <br />
These super comfy diapers are One Size also. Fitting a range of 8lbs (or so?) until about 35 lbs.<br />
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Putting one next to Chayden at age 5; 35 lbs, the largest setting fits a bigger kid. Chayden does NOT wear diapers but that's the best I can do with largest setting. Colton is 10 months old at around 17 lbs or so and he is on the smallest setting still. The rise is getting a bit short but he can still make it. <br />
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Diapers are $15. Dang it, it takes me time. =] And I have to use my concentration skills. Ha! I went back and forth on pricing. I decided on $15 because, all of these diapers are made by me only. No other help what so ever except an old Singer Machine. I should charge $30 a diaper for how old the machine is. LET ME TELL YOU!! But, its worth it for those sweet babies to have something soft on their butts, made with lots of LOVE and care. <br />
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Fabric is very limited. I can only make very few diapers out of each fabric I have available. Check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawless-Designs/119784601451157?sk=info">Lawless Designs</a> on FaceBook in the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawless-Designs/119784601451157?sk=info">Description area</a> for detailed info and email me. We can chat back and forth on your baby's pocket diaper and get it to how you like! I know its probably annoying to copy and paste but I will have an Etsy filled when I start selling to make life easier on you!<br />
Thank you so much!SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-37054326359456237852011-08-21T00:32:00.001-05:002011-08-21T00:35:53.492-05:00Lawless Designs Fabric Choices - Cloth Diapers for now ...Okay, or minky bib or minky blanket. What have you. But for now, I am trying to sell cloth diapers as the main point. As I start making more progress and adding more items, I'll put prices and pictures up. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lawless-Designs/119784601451157?sk=wall">Lawless Designs</a> description is:<br />
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Each snap Pocket diaper is One Sized, fitting a range of babies from 8-35lbs. There are rise snaps in the front to accommodate your growing baby. These diapers do NOT come with an insert so you will have to use your own that you have on hand. Each Pocket diaper will be $15, fully customized by you. <br />
Outter Fabric Varies. Description on images. 1 Mil hidden PUL. Super soft WinterFleece Micro Chamois Inner. <br />
I prewash all fabric in hot wash using Sweet Cheeks Cloth Diaper Friendly Detergent and dried in the dryer on high heat to pre-shink."<br />
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Don't be afraid to ask questions or let me know whats on your mind. I'm new at this, lets be honest. I can get all the help I can get, while I'm sitting here totally excited to make diapers & other kickin' baby gear. <br />
I did sew when I was younger and I loved it. I took a high passion towards it and 10 years ago, I met my husband. I stopped sewing, went to college, started a family and here I am. My husband got me a sewing machine because he knew I wanted so badly to take up sewing again. I sat down with my machine and within 15 minutes, it was like I never left the sewing world. I enjoy making items and I hope you enjoy your products. <br />
So, *eh hem*. I know its silly to see fabrics and no diapers made with the actual fabrics, but be on the lookout as I make some more diapers for Colton and post them on here &/or Facebook. =]<br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-67981451813905869172011-08-16T22:51:00.000-05:002011-08-16T22:51:51.210-05:00New Kicks for school. Spiderman!Lets be honest. I really hate those ugly sketchers shoes or payless shoes, or walmart, what have you ... shoes with characters. So damn ugly. I will refuse to dress my kids in shoes like that. I just can't. Besides that, I can't dress my boys in shorts that show their knees and their shirts have to go past their butt. I get made fun of, pretty much daily. Hell if I care. I'm too much into clothes and shoes to just let my obsession slide.<br />
But, onto some pretty awesome kicks! <a href="http://www.finishline.com/store/shop/_/N-/Ns-P_BestSellers%7C1/Ntt-spiderman?cid=081111_Spiderman_Email&sourceid=cm">Spiderman</a>! Oh yea, I totally mentioned that in my title. I love Finishline. I buy shoes from there as much as I can. But I got an email from them today sporting these:<br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-88250969475806948062011-08-16T22:24:00.003-05:002011-08-17T20:39:20.146-05:00{Review & Giveaway} Robby Wash Ball - US<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YB1lA18UKdY/TksvacoaAGI/AAAAAAAAAh0/AssH3pq3D4M/s1600/robby_wash_blue_fushia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YB1lA18UKdY/TksvacoaAGI/AAAAAAAAAh0/AssH3pq3D4M/s320/robby_wash_blue_fushia.jpg" width="171" /></a>If you ask anybody, I am the laundry freak over here. I am the ONLY one who touches anything that has to do with cleaning our clothes. Friends have came up to me and said that they are comfortable coming to my house, taking a shower and use our towels because they KNOW I make sure everything is clean and fresh before I just hang something up or put it away. I was even told that I smell everything that has to do with laundry. I can't help it though. I want my family to smell fresh & clean and feel like what they're wearing is soft and comfortable. Dingy, dirty and stiff does NOT fly in my house. I do laundry about 1 time a day, AT LEAST. Sometimes 2x's. We go through HUGE containers of liquid detergent like its NOTHING! I spend about $30 or more a month on laundry agents. With the help of us saving loads of money in almost every aspect in our lives, I never thought of laundry until I ran across the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> from Oransi. I was sent a <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Fuchsia Robby Wash Ball</a>, which is suitable for water temps 0-30 degrees. So, for me, that's only my dark washes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<b>Packaging & Storing:</b> The <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> came in a package with easy to understand instructions, three refills of the laundry solution, a stain stick and a filled up <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a>. After each use, I just take the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> and store it in our closet with the rest of the laundry things. We live in an apartment so I cannot just leave my <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> downstairs in the washing machine. But, if you had your own washing machine, you could easily just keep the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> inside your washing machine (HE or Top Loader) with the lid open so it can air out properly. <br />
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<b>Scent & Sensitivity:</b> The laundry solution balls smell so fresh and clean! There is a VERY slight aroma of lemon. I can't figure it out but it smells so good! The <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> is great for sensitive skin for anybody of all ages, including babies! I was going to test the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> on our cloth diapers, but then decided it wouldn't work. Why? Because I only wash with HOT water and in that case, I would need the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Blue Robby Wash ball</a> which is effective in Warm or Hot Water Temperatures. <br />
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<b>How to Use:</b> I have had the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Fuchsia Robby Wash Ball</a> for a few weeks now. What I'm trying to say is, I have used the wash ball about 14 times. Since I have the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Fuchsia Robby Wash Ball</a>, I can only use it with cold washes, which is our colors. So, I load the machine up with our nasty smelly dirty clothes (hey, I live in a house full of boys and a man!). Obviously not overfilling the machine. Then, I toss the ball on top of the clothes directly under the stream of water where the machine fills up. If you want to add softener, go for it! I have washed with the Robby Wash Ball with and without softener. It does not require that you use softener or stain fighters so you can skip all that. But, the problem I faced was, some of my thinner shirts got kind of a static out of the dryer. So, after about 6 washes, I started to use softener which helped a lot. <br />
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<b>Stain Fighter?: </b> Honestly, we are pretty good at keeping stains at bay. The only stains I ever see are on our whites so I haven't put the stain stick to use yet!! Although, I am going to use the stain stick on some whites I just pulled out of the dryer today. Thanks chocolate milk! You stained my sons white T Shirt =]<br />
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<b>Price:</b> $32.95 for a whole year of washing! That's if, you wash one load every 3 days & you are guaranteed a whole years worth of washing! $32.95 is what I spend a month on liquid detergent, stain fighters & softeners!<br />
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<b>Rating:</b> 4/5 With the consideration of me having to purchase softener to use with the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> {because I'm crazy like that but you really don't need to use ANY at all!}, I am perfectly okay with that! All in all, the clothes come out CLEAN!!! No highly perfumed Scent what so ever is left on the clothes (if using NO softener) so like I said, GREAT for sensitive skin, and the lint catcher in the dryer proves that the clothes come out SOFT! I had never taken lint out of the dryer that felt so soft like luxurious cotton! LOL. I'm NOT kidding! <br />
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<b>Where to Buy:</b> Check out the <a href="http://www.oransi.com/robby_wash_high_efficiency_wash_ball_s/39.htm">Robby Wash Ball</a> and other economical household agents at <a href="http://www.oransi.com/default.asp">Oransi.com</a><br />
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I am hosting this giveaway & in no way sponsoring. I will contact the sponsor with your details. If you do not receive your prize in 2 weeks, I will try my hardest to see what went wrong. SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com166tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-82927793375107678532011-08-15T07:30:00.000-05:002011-08-15T07:30:58.338-05:00Damn Tired!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://apcondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/exhausted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://apcondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/exhausted.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so damn tired. I didn't think it would come to this! Yesterday was Colton's Baptism which equals people over and kids get zero naps in . Colton still takes 3 naps a day which totals about 6 hours of daytime sleep. But yesterday, he got about 1 hour TOPS of sleep all day. I figured (but should have KNOWN better) that he would of slept all night long. Was I wrong! Can I just say, I woke up on every single hour, with a SCREAMING baby who could not get consoled back to sleep? Next time, no matter what, NAPS! I don't care where we are, who we're with, etc. With Chayden, I was very STRICT on his nap schedule and no matter what, we scheduled our day around him so he could nap. I got a ton of shit for it but guess what, ... he was the most awesome sleeper you'd EVER imagine! Colton is different. We schedule our lives around us now instead of him and that needs to stop. I am the one who hears Colton at night. I am the one who wakes up every hour to console him. I am the one that wakes up at 7am for the day. I am the crabby, bitchy, get the hell out of my way ... type of person when I don't get at least 4 hours of solid sleep. So guess what. Today, get the hell out of my way. I'm exhausted! And I hope Colton is not that overly tired that he naps well this afternoon. Like, 4 hours straight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lesson learned. No nap for baby = overly tired baby. Overly tired baby = No sleep at night baby. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-75157769525083391442011-08-14T23:27:00.001-05:002011-08-14T23:27:41.498-05:00{Adult 18+} Having some fun with the Rubber Tickler!<a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/#pcode-T4T"><img alt="Sex toys - EdenFantasys adult toys store" border="0" height="79" src="http://cdn1.edenfantasys.com/Images/ef/edenfriends-728x90.jpg" title="Sex toys - EdenFantasys adult toys store" width="640" /></a><br />
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Every couple eventually needs a little spice to add in the "bedroom" with some <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toys</a>. Believe me! I don't care who you are, how old you are, or how long you've been with your partner. Either some massage oil, some candles & rose petals, or maybe something to heighten the bodies senses during a <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">romantic</a> evening. I received the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler </a>to review with Bobby. Its not a highly sexual item, by any means. You can, however turn the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> into something extremely sexual {<b><i>soft</i></b> whips n' chains anybody?} but thats not how we used it. <br />
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<b>Packaging:</b> The <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> came pretty much, un-packaged besides a tag in the front.<br />
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<b>How to use:</b> Using the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> is very enjoyable. I am a very ticklish wife =] Having the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> run <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">softly</a> against my neck or arms gives me chills. Its enough to relax and <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">enjoy the senses</a> & the moment. For a more slippery feel, you can slip some lube at the tips. I enjoyed the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">sensations</a> without anything added onto the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> though. <br />
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<b>Material:</b> The "ticklers" are made out of Rubber, giving this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toy</a> an extremely long lifetime of use. <br />
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<b>Waterproof:</b> Yes! But I don't really see any enjoyment being made in a bathtub or shower?<br />
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<b>Cleaning / Care:</b> Since Rubber really sucks at being porous, its difficult to clean. You don't want to add just any old water and soap regime. So, I suppose thats where our toy cleaner comes in handy. <br />
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<b>Recommended Lube:</b> Silicone & water based lubes are cool to use with the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a>. <br />
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<b>Weight / Size:</b> At a very light weight of 1oz, its very easy to manage a grip on this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toy</a>, of course. The light weight gives you the feel of <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">softness</a> and reminds you to BE soft and <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">gentle</a> while using / during play. The length of the handle is about the size of my arm at 18" or so. The handle is perfectly long but pretty thin. I would never use this as a <i>crazy</i> whip becaue I would be totally afraid of breaking the handle. <br />
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<b>Taste / Scent:</b> As far as tasting this, I don't put this in my mouth. Whats the need? No thanks. There is a slight scent ... ONLY if you're like me and have to smell everything! Seriously, there is a slight fruity scent if you sit there and concentrate on the smell but nobody is going to do that. Its not overwhelming and its not even useful to even mention a scent at all .<br />
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<b>Discreet Factor:</b> The <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> is pretty discreet. Yes, it looks like a whip in a way but its nothing sexually offensive. <br />
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<b>Price:</b> $7.99<br />
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<b>Rating:</b> 4/5<br />
This <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toy</a> is pretty much a necessity. If you don't own a lot of <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toys</a>, the <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Rubber Tickler</a> is one that you should own & at a VERY affordable price, why not? You can't go wrong with wanting to <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">tease</a> & relax your <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/sensual-love/">partner</a>. I do wish the handle was thicker / stronger so I can use my imagination in the future *winks* but we won't go there. ... Not with this <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">couples toy</a>. But overall, I am totally excited to own this to add some fun and excitement thats not OVER THE TOP. <br />
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<b>Where to Buy:</b> <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/rubber-tickler/adult-toys-dvds-16093#properties">Eden Fantasy's Sex Shop</a>. Besides having a nice hot pink, they offer black, blue & purple. <br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I received a free product from <a href="http://www.edenfantasys.com/">Eden Fantasys </a>to review. I was not paid for this item. I am here to give my honest opinion. </span></i>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-15823552561792519652011-08-12T15:43:00.000-05:002011-08-12T15:43:38.117-05:00Too much to HandleSunday is Colton's Baptism. In order to keep myself sane and happy, I have decided to not invite my "mother" and that side of the family all together, with a few exceptions. I invited my sister and my grandmother. I hope it stays at that (even though my sister isn't able to attend). I have been a crazy ass cleaning the house the past few days. Our place is typically clean, or as clean as you can get with a 4 yr. old and a husband who tosses dirty socks everywhere =] But I have been "deep cleaning". Tossing shit we don't need, etc. Spring cleaning as others call it? Why not. I don't typically spring clean a lot. <br />
Anyways, not much has been happening in our world. Chayden started K-Camp last week and it will last for 3 more days this week. He gets to learn all about the elementary school that he's going to. He got to make lots of new friends who will be in his kindergarten class, as well as get to know his teacher. His school supply list is crazy! But, its been fun shopping for the little dude =] I'm so excited for Chayden to go to school and I know he is MORE than ready. <br />
With me being a hot mess, I better sign off and smell the fresh smell of GAIN laundry =] Does doing laundry make YOU feel better too?? <3SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-20614293174809604962011-08-10T15:10:00.001-05:002011-08-10T15:11:35.264-05:00You Capture White<br />
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</center><center><div style="text-align: left;">Last night at Church, Chayden made a sheep. He was very proud of this sheep. He glued each cotton ball on. I love watching him grow, as well as his crafts becoming his own. Everything Chayden does, is beautiful to me =]</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Obviously, I am not a photographer, but I love taking pictures. I hope to grow better and better with each click of the lens. Even if its as silly as some cotton balls, which I'll look back on in the future and remember the times when this was difficult for my baby to do =] </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-27487250629604087012011-08-10T13:41:00.000-05:002011-08-10T13:41:36.742-05:00Sidral Mundet's "The Great Apple Debate" - Win an iPAD2 when you vote!<a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet’s</a>, popular apple-flavored soft drink from Mexico has a great taste that comes from real apples and not artificial flavorings.<br />
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<b>Where to Buy: </b> So you can taste the flavor and toss in a vote (info below), you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=app_222787364415161">check out</a> where they <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=app_222787364415161">sell</a> Sidral Mundet's in your area <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=app_222787364415161">HERE</a>. If there is no way you can buy some Sidral Mundet Soda, then you can still vote and (hopefully) win!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>What:</b> </span> Sidral Mundet wants their fans to let them know which flavor of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sidralmundet?sk=wall">Sidral Mundet</a> should win “The Great Apple Debate” – the true and beloved “original” or the tangy and wild “manzana verde” (green apple). All you have to do is sign on to Twitter and vote for your favorite flavor for a chance to win prizes! Winners will be randomly selected daily and at the end of the week. At the end of the week, Sidral Mundet will collect all the tweets to determine which flavor had the most votes. They will announce the winner of the debate at the end of the week, as well as the winner of our grand prize!<br />
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<u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Prizes:</b></span></u><br />
<b>Daily:</b> 10 x Sidral Mundet gift bags (50 total)<br />
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SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-31730687858391021572011-08-10T12:01:00.003-05:002011-08-10T12:09:16.717-05:00{Review} Vinyl Wall Quotes by Belvedere Designs<a style="display: none;" href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP8dc6ba1fda227da199075628b44d89bc"><span></span></a><br />
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<b>How to apply:</b> If you don't like my easy to follow instructions (because I didn't take pictures of it step by step. Sorry! eesh ...), then you can check out <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/FAQs/vinylprepapplication.html">Belvedere Designs Vinyl Application Instructions online</a>. <br />
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1. Take a ruler and pencil. Draw a straight line on your CLEAN wall so you can line the top or bottom of your <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decals</a>. Erase the pencil marking when you're all finished in the end. I cleaned our wall with dishsoap, or whatever the heck you use. I made sure the surface was super clean and completely dry before my process of applying our Boy <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Vinyl Wall Quote</a>. <br />
2. Unroll your <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decals</a> onto a hard surface (like the kitchen tile floor) & take the squeegee in your sweaty, nervous hand. Go nuts with the squeegee and rub the heck (gently though so you don't rip anything!) out of your <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decal</a>. I rubbed in the back and flipped it over to rub in the front. I wanted to make sure there was going to be no issues. <br />
3. After a few deep breathing sessions (because you don't want to ruin the awesome factor of your <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decals</a>), look at the lettering / <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/wallart.html">Vinyl Wall Art</a> and face it down on a hard surface (in my case, I moved to the boys' bedroom and did this on the carpet). Slowly start peeling the top right hand corner down and to the left. I mean ... <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">S L O W L Y</span></i></b> .... If you experience any part of the <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decal</a> coming up WITH the white background paper, take your nail and gently give the <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decal</a> a nudge to come off the white background paper (kind of reminds me of Cardstock) & restick it to the sticky paper. <br />
4. After you have the entire white background off, place the "clearish sticky paper" holding the <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decals</a> facing towards you, on the wall, lining up with your pencil marking. Gently and slowly smooth the sticky side against the wall and your new decoration will stick to the wall!. Take your squeegee and rub the crap out of the <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/">Wall Decals</a> until everything looks nice, neat & smooth. <br />
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<b>Custom Love:</b> Do you want <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/vinylletters/customvinyllettering.php">Custom Vinyl Letters</a> that include your own unique quote? You can check out the <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/vinylletters/customvinyllettering.php">Vinyl Letters</a> and create your own. With the easy to use Text Field, you can create your own <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/vinylletters/customvinyllettering.php">Vinyl Letters</a> with your choice of 44 colors, over 50+ fonts, size and unique embelishments. <br />
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"Like" Belvedere Designs on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/belvederedesigns">Facebook</a> for discount codes and other special offers! While you're there, submit photos of your <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/index.html">wall quotes</a> / <a href="http://www.wallquotes.com/wallart.html">wall art</a> each month for a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate with their monthly photo contest!<br />
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Tie Dye is back in! I remember back in the days when we all wore tie dye, and for crafts at school ... we dyed our own shirts. Then, I hadn't seen tie dying for a while. Years to be exact. Maybe its the area where I live? I don't know but I see it everywhere now and its more awesome then ever. My favorite pieces are tie dyed t shirts, tank tops / beaters or hoodies. Some people love tie dye shoes, pants, or anything else. Where can you find hand dyed, made when you order (& not bulk dying either!), custom items? <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a>! I came across this site and I fell in love with all the different styles and colors they have. <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a> also travels and sells just made Tie Dyed items from infants to Adult. <br />
I received, from <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a>, a J<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/shopping.php?dept=junior">uniors - Ladies Beater Tank</a> (Junior sizing, tight fit) in the Pink / Black Swirl Pattern. The tank is a long tank, which I love. I wear low rider jeans and when I bend over, lets just say I hunt for shirts that cover everything =] <br />
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<b>Whats in store:</b> <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a> covers everybody from infant to Adult. They have Tops, pants, bags, etc. Almost anything that you would want Tie Dyed. <br />
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<b>Types of hand made patterns:</b> Click the linkies to go to the different types of hand dyed patterns that can be applied to anything at the site;<br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=swirl">Swirl Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=heart">Heart Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=star">Star Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=crinkle">Crinkle Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=rosebud">Rosebud Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/seepatterns.php?pattern=other">Flame, Fence and Other Patterns</a><br />
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<b>Fading Factor:</b> Once I received the Beater from <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a>, I tossed it in my dark wash and washed on cold water. No fading, no leaky colors and the tank top came out still fresh bright and looking like brand new! <br />
<i>"We use fiber reactive dyes that we custom mix (with magic) to create our unique color patterns. All of our items are completely colorfast and safe. We promise no one will turn blue. All cotton clothing is machine washable with your other darks, in warm or cold water and you can tumble dry."</i><br />
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<b>Where to buy + Discount code!: </b> Head on over to <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/">The Edge</a> online and when you make a purchase, enter "<b>Mama's Passions</b>" in the "<i>Got something to say Box</i>" for a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>10% off discount code off your order!</b></span><br />
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One reader will win the same tank I received, <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/shopping.php?dept=junior">Ladies Beater Tank</a>, but you get to choose your own <a href="http://www.theedgetiedye.com/html/patterns.php">style pattern</a>! <br />
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+3 Post this giveaway on your Facebook wall with a link back to this post as well as linking The Edge Tie Dye. You can use your own creative wording or copy / paste the one I have below:<br />
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<b>Head on over to Mama's Passions to enter to win a long Hand Tie Dyed Juniors - Ladies Beater Tank, sponsored by @The Edge Tie Dye. Chose your own dye pattern to be unique! Ends August 19th. http://mamaspassions.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-giveaway-edge-tie-dye-tank-top.html</b><br />
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If you do NOT do the mandatory entry FIRST, all of your other entries will NOT count. Please READ MANDATORY ENTRY CAREFULY BECAUSE SOMETIMES ITS DIFFERENT WITH EACH GIVEAWAY!!!<br />
If it says +1, leave one comment. If it says +2, +3, so on and so forth, leave that many comments. If you leave one long comment, It will only count as ONE comment. <br />
Leave your email address in EACH entry like so to prevent spam: yourname at domain dot com<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Giveaway will END August 19, 2011 @11:59pm CST</b></span></div>I will check through each entry to make sure it is valid. Please don't leave an entry that is not vaild. Its no use as I will delete it, giving you less of a chance to win. Only 1 person per household may enter. Only 1 username per person may enter. You must be 18+ to enter, living where the Sponsor will ship to, found in the entry title. I will use random.org to choose the winner & e-mail you promptly. You will have 48 hours to get back to me or else I will choose another winner immediatly (you snooze, you loose), which I don't want to do so check your JUNK email for muloove at yahoo dot com.<br />
I am hosting this giveaway & in no way sponsoring. I will contact the sponsor with your details. If you do not receive your prize in 2 weeks, I will try my hardest to see what went wrong.SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-73523611213666947942011-07-27T21:10:00.000-05:002011-07-27T21:10:05.558-05:00Calling all Fluff parents!<center><a href="http://www.happilydomestic.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/HappilyDomestic/flufffestbutton-2.jpg" /></a></center><br />
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Over at <a href="http://happilydomestic.blogspot.com/">Happily Domestic Blog</a>, August comes her next huge event! Its called Fluff Fest. Its all about us cloth diapering parents / caregivers, or whoever plans on cloth for the near future. The month of August events will conclude; cloth diaper review, giveaways, cloth diaper Q&A time, cloth diaper mama features, + more! She has a cloth survey up right now that I want to fill out in the next few days, so I'm hoping to be featured again as a fluff fiend! =] <br />
So, again. Go check out <a href="http://happilydomestic.blogspot.com/">Happily Domestic</a>, grab the adorable button she has featured &/or connect through her blog via GFC to keep updated!SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-74932079143334165672011-07-27T20:50:00.002-05:002011-07-27T20:52:53.901-05:00Much Needed - Nursing Bra!Its no secret. I'm a nursing mama. I love breastfeeding my babies and I'll do whatever I can to continue as far along as possible. Chayden stopped at 22 months and I hope to keep that the same for Colton. But, in the meantime, I always look around for new nursing bras. Especially since I own 3. One that I won from an online giveaway (but I use it a lot for sleeping because there is no wire, super comfortable, and no padding), I have a cheapo Target nursing bra and an expensive, uncomfortable nursing bra from Motherhood. So, as you can see, I basically have a sleeping bra that is reliable and the one I reach for most of the time. <br />
<div>A few months ago, I came across this maternity / nursing Lingerie online store called <a href="http://www.cakelingerie.com/">Cake Lingerie</a>. The PRETTIEST nursing bras I had ever seen! They look so elegant and sexy. Its a no wonder why I keep my eye on the site hoping to purchase one soon! Today in my email popped a <a href="http://heatherandavery.blogspot.com/2011/07/cake-lingerie-review-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> for a <a href="http://www.cakelingerie.com/">Cake Lingerie</a> Nursing bra of my choice, from <a href="http://heatherandavery.blogspot.com/2011/07/cake-lingerie-review-giveaway.html">Mommy of 1 and Counting</a>! Of course I'm <a href="http://heatherandavery.blogspot.com/2011/07/cake-lingerie-review-giveaway.html">entering</a>! The bra I hope to get is the <a href="http://www.cakelingerie.com/cake-shopping/us/products/Turkish-Delight-33">Turkish Delight</a>;</div><div><br />
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</div>SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-670179530391894005.post-77894077871773895182011-07-27T12:52:00.000-05:002011-07-27T12:52:54.914-05:00Colton's 9 Month appointment. Not so good, at all =/Yesterday was Colton's 9 Month. I was SURE he was around 22 lbs. I swore up and down. At his 6 month, we were told that he hadn't gained any weight since he was 2 months old. He was a big boy at 17 lbs. Literally. Okay, not literally. He was 16 lbs some ounces. So,<br />
2 months - 16 lbs<br />
4 months - 17 lbs.<br />
6 months - 17 lbs.<br />
He was pretty much off the charts and started to lower himself on the charts. So, we figured out his acid reflux at his 6 month appointment. At 7 months weight gain, he was 19 lbs! He gained 2 lbs in one month. !!! So, we figured, since he was put on meds, a happier baby and now eating as well as nursing, that he was going to be a chunker at his 9 month appointment.<br />
Well, he dropped from 19 lbs down to 17 lbs again. They re-checked him. Colton ended up with blood tests and having a catheter inserted in him. He was screaming the whole time and they got nothing out of him =[ I looked and the Triage nurse had blood on her gloves. I almost fainted, a little.<br />
So, we have to go back in August for a weight check again. As well as another catheter if he didn't gain his weight back. I don't get it. He eats constantly!<br />
His percentile went from 95% in weight down to 7% !!! In just 2 months. Makes me want to vomit. I want to just hold Colton and figure out whats going on!SondraMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16338778294748569874noreply@blogger.com8