Mommy Goggles

Our Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop #Giveaway {Ends 5/29}

Tanya — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:38 +0000

We have been on a Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop. When I say we, I mean hubby and I. We are on a health, fitness and weightloss mission together. While he is running, watching what he eats and exercising more, I am dong the same. We both like to snack, but we don’t... [Continue Reading]

I’m a Verizon Midwest Savvy Saver Ambassador + my new toy!!!

Tanya — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:59 +0000

I am so proud and excited to announce that I am a Verizon Midwest Savvy Saver Ambassador! I was asked to meet with everyone last weekend in Chicago, but my God Daughter (& niece) had her graduation, ceremony and celebration, so I had to miss the event. Even though I missed the event, I did... [Continue Reading]

Sterling Silver Mother’s Day Jewelry & Gifts from Snapfish

Tanya — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:56:49 +0000

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. What are you planning on getting mom or even the wife, stepmom, grandma, aunt or that mother figure in your life? I have been thinking about Mother’s Day for a while now and when I saw the Sterling Silver Photo Bracelet from Snapfish by HP, my heart skipped... [Continue Reading]

Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Healthy Snacking Challenge

Tanya — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:26:10 +0000

Hubby and I are both on a health, fitness and weightloss kick to get and stay healthy. Some people think that if they go on a diet, that all the snacking needs to stop. That is far from the truth. Snacking is encouraged so that one doesn’t overindulge during mealtime. One snack that hubby and... [Continue Reading]

I’m a Skype Ambassador! {Mom You Rock!

Tanya — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:26:37 +0000

I am SO excited to announce that I was chosen to be a Skype Ambassador though Mom Central!! I never was much of a video chat person, until we moved hours away from all of our family and friends. We are a good 14 hours from my parents and 5 hours from the in-laws. I... [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: She cracks me UP!

Tanya — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:38 +0000

Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Test Drive – Our thoughts

Tanya — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:55:01 +0000

For a few weeks now, our family has taken a challenge and switched our regular every day oral care products in trade for Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control. I know that I have said this before, but I am proud to say that I am in my thirties and I have never had... [Continue Reading]

In route to Mom 2.0 Summit 2012 in Key Biscayne, Florida!

Tanya — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:00:51 +0000

Today, I am in route to sunny Florida where I am attending my second year of Mom 2.0 Summit. I attended last year in New Orleans, and of all the larger conferences that I’ve attended, I have to say that my most favorite is Mom 2.0. I learned so much last year with so much one on... [Continue Reading]

Not so ‘Wordless’ Wednesday: Beautiful Donation

Tanya — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:27 +0000

We are about to donate Kambry’s 10 inches *gasp * of hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. This is a program that creates and makes free, real-hair wigs for women with cancer. I just texted daddy a pic saying ‘look at Kambry’s new do’. I think he fainted. He wasn’t excepting this, but this will be... [Continue Reading]

Rayovac’s Teachers Bring Science to Life Contest

Tanya — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:48:28 +0000

When I was growing up and in school, my teachers were such inspirational people that I looked up to. I would have to say that my favorite teacher was my English teacher in the 10th grade. Not only did she teach her students about English and writing, but she was always there to lend an... [Continue Reading]

Not so ‘Wordless Wednesday’ – Tucker’s surgery Warning, some pics may make you squeamish

Tanya — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:33:01 +0000

What we thought was a mole, is what the pediatrician has called ‘Frepmon’. He said it’s VERY rare and isn’t even online to search for. Basically a rare infection inside the skin that keeps growing. It starts out looking like a heat bump or tiny pimple, but slowly grows and ends up needing to be... [Continue Reading]

Aquaphor From Eucerin – Review & $50 Visa #Giveaway! {Ends 5/04}

Tanya — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:33:24 +0000

With Spring in full force here in the Midwest, I have been getting things around the house prepared for Spring, but also, I’ve been looking in to ways to prepare my skin. I have dry skin and am victimized to those painful hang nails and peeling cuticles. I decided to try a product called Aquaphor... [Continue Reading]

My MaxClarity {Foam Acne Medication} Experience

Tanya — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:44:58 +0000

For a few weeks now, I have been using a product in the hopes that it would clear up or at least tame my adult acne. Growing up, I had acne, but not too terribly bad. As an adult, I still have the same random breakouts so I gave MaxClarity a try. I am beyond... [Continue Reading]

Gift ideas for mom from Microsoft

Tanya — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:58:28 +0000

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Do you have anything on your Mother’s Day wish list, or do you know what you are going to get the mother figure in your life? Microsoft has so many ideas to help get you started! For Mother’s Day, a Windows PC coupled with a Microsoft Hardware mouse... [Continue Reading]

Love Notes

Tanya — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:56:18 +0000

I have to share this with you all. After my long day of traveling on Monday, this made my heart melt! Translated (LOL) it says: Top: Tucker Gordon, To mom I love my mom and she does nice things for me and that’s why I love my mom.

Wordless Wednesday: Toothless Superhero

Tanya — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:34:29 +0000

Travel trials & Paying it forward

Tanya — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:06:51 +0000

Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m back from NYC and taking today to snuggle with my babies. I was due back Sunday night, but Delta offered me a travel voucher, hotel & meal tickets if I’d give up my seat so others could get home for the busy Easter travels. While I was ready to get home... [Continue Reading]

Crest & Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control

Tanya — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:58:03 +0000

How many adults can say that they have never had a cavity? I am proud to say that I am 36 years old and I have never had a cavity. When I was 20, I had braces, but that’s the extent of oral ‘issues’ that I have had. I believe in brushing every morning, after... [Continue Reading]

Custom tattoos in NYC with Studio 28 Tattoos

Tanya — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:00:29 +0000

While we are in NYC this weekend, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to venture out and get some new ink. I did some research, and even asked for thoughts from Twitter on where to get a tattoo in NYC. TJ was amazing to chat with via Facebook, Twitter and email. My tattoo artist’s... [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: #DrawSomething screen shots

Tanya — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:33:11 +0000

I love this game! Here are some drawings I did for some friends.

Join @Momcentral & myself for a #MaxClarity Twitter Party tomorrow April 5, 2012 from 3:00-4:00PM EST

Tanya — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:47:25 +0000

I have been using a product that I have fallen in love with, MaxClarity. I am inviting you all to join Mom Central, MaxClarity and myself for a twitter party tomorrow. Details below! Join us for a Twitter Party to talk about skin care routines, acne, and the MaxClarity difference! What: #MaxClarity Twitter Party When:... [Continue Reading]

Disney’s The Muppets – On DVD, Blu-ray & Digital Download

Tanya — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:54:26 +0000

On March 20th, a fun film was released on Blu-ry Combo Pack, DVD, and digital download. I have been wanting to see this movie ever since I saw it advertise in the theaters. Each week, we set up a family movie night where we have a floor picnic at dinner and watch a movie. The... [Continue Reading]

Brookstone iConvert Scanner for iPad

Tanya — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:09:45 +0000

Ever since I built my home office, I have been organizing things left and right, as well as making sure that all my receipts and paper documents are organized. While I have a home scanner, there are times that I may be upstairs and I come across some things that I’d rather scan right there,... [Continue Reading]

Rayovac’s new Advanced High Energy Alkaline batteries

Tanya — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:14:42 +0000

We go through so many batteries in our house. So. Many. I cannot even begin to count how many times we are refilling the kids’ games with rechargables, replacing the Alkaline in our flashlights and how many batteries I keep as spares for my Nikon flash. I am so excited to announce to you that... [Continue Reading]

Not so ‘Wordless Wednesday’ – 6 years old & first surgery

Tanya — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:48:53 +0000

My baby boy (6 1/2 years old) has his first surgery coming up. He has this mark that popped up on his face. What we thought was a mole, is called Frepmon. He said it’s VERY rare and isn’t even online to search for and he’s only seen one other case in all his years... [Continue Reading]

Starting a MaxClarity Challenge

Tanya — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:49:50 +0000

When I was a teenager, I had acne, but I’ve found it to be more in my 30′s than it was when I was younger. I travel a lot and the constant climate changes seem to make it worse, especially during the summer. I’ve tried so many facial cleaners for acne, but I haven’t found... [Continue Reading]

Disney’s iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers

Tanya — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:03:14 +0000

We travel a lot, attend a lot of sporting events and on rainy days, the kids like to camp in with their iPod’s. With that said, there is a new product out that has my little ones swooning in excitement. Disney’s iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers iHome Weather-Resistant Speakers is a perfect and fun tool that your... [Continue Reading]

Off to the Lone Star State!

Tanya — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I will be traveling from Thursday through Monday to Texas for my little brother’s wedding in Texas. I am so excited to see everyone, hug everyone and be there for his special day! If you are emailing about a post or giveaway, thank you for your patience as I reply. There are posts scheduled to... [Continue Reading]

Bob Harper’s Smart Success – 7-Day Cleanse

Tanya — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:21:59 +0000

With 2012 in full swing, there are so many things that we all are doing to better ourselves and our lives. I have been keeping active and watching what I eat to help maintain that 55 pound weightloss that I had in 2011. While I wasn’t able to work out the first part of the... [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Toof’less Wonder

Tanya — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:46:27 +0000

Super Hero Squad: Infinity Gauntlet Vol. 3 On DVD 4/17

Tanya — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:32:57 +0000

My kids, both the boy and the girl, are true fans of the Sumer Hero Squad. Well, let’s rephrase that, they are downright addicts to the Sumer Hero Squad. They play dress-up on a daily basis where they are pretending to be superhero’s, saving the dolls’ lives when they are held captive by the 3... [Continue Reading]

#DIY Camera Purse Bag

Tanya — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:36:39 +0000

Last Fall, I was in the market for a new camera bag, but after looking around and even buying a couple of bags that were made specifically for camera purses, they just weren’t all that I wanted. I wanted a purse, that looked like a purse, but something that would be able to hold my... [Continue Reading]

Kidz Bop 21

Tanya — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:26:38 +0000

My almost 7 year old son recently started showing an interest in music. Anytime we are in the car, he asks me to please turn the radio up a little and he starts singing, even if he doesn’t know what song it is. It makes my heart smile to hear him! With this being said,... [Continue Reading]

#DIY Treadmill iPad holder

Tanya — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:00:18 +0000

For those that know me, know that I love making things, including walls in my house. Well, last week, I bought a new treadmill, and while I like everything about it, the one thing that it didn’t have was a place to hold my iPad. I like to read, watch a movie, or even type... [Continue Reading]

Happy Feet 2 on DVD, Blu-ray & Digital Download #Giveaway {4/02}

Tanya — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:55:29 +0000

We are huge Happy Feet fans, so when we heard that part 2 was being released; we were excited to check it out! We loved the first movie! Happy Feet 2 Happy Feet 2 features the voices of an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood (“The Lord of the Rings”), Oscar® winner Robin Williams (“Good Will... [Continue Reading]

Fun & Giggles with an app – who knew?

Tanya — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:56:27 +0000

So, yesterday, I decided to download an app on my iPad and see what all the fuss was about. If you don’t like addictions, run away now. This is worse than the addiction to McDonald’s french fries. Draw Something This is where you draw things for people within your Facebook friends list and they guess,... [Continue Reading]

Bloggers + Plagiarism = Failure

Tanya — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:35:19 +0000

I was recently alerted on my Alexa toolbar of a recent instance that honestly, wasn’t too shocking to see. Shocker here: Blogger Kristin Ruiz was outed for plagiarizing Amalaha’s Posts. Ok, so I am not too shocked. Jaw dropping, yes, but shocked – not so much. To Amalaha, I am so sorry that Kristin decided... [Continue Reading]

Computer updates

Tanya — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:49:28 +0000

I wanted to thank everyone for your amazing advice, tips, and help that you gave to me while I was searching for a new computer. I have a Gateway laptop and while I love it and it’s never really given me any issues until recenty, I decided it was time to get a desktop PC... [Continue Reading]

Sporty Spring kids shoes from umi shoes

Tanya — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:23:26 +0000

We are huge fans of umi shoes. When I go to buy my active 6 1/2 year old clothes or shoes, I don’t mind paying a bit more for better quality items. Shoes are one thing that he seems to destroy or outgrow the most. We have had suck good luck with wear and tear... [Continue Reading]

Think outside the can – Chef Boyardee Recipe Party!

Tanya — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:12:32 +0000

When I was a kid, I remember my mom giving us kids Chef Boyardee for lunch. My personal favorite is the spaghetti and meatballs while my brother’s was ravioli. Now that I am a mother, my kids are growing up with the same tradition of having Chef Boyardee for some meals. While it’s easy to... [Continue Reading]