Hello, everybody. Well, to update you on my mom, she is now in Intensive Care Unit. My dad gave me a call yesterday afternoon saying that she is having trouble breathing and her pneumonia is back so they put her in ICU. We weren't planning on going up to visit because we figured she wanted to rest, but she had been asking about us, so we went up to visit yesterday. She looked so bad when we got there. But once we left she looked a little bit better - her breathing wasn't as labored and she … [Read more...]
The Original Dish Drying Mat
I have a new favorite kitchen accessory that I want to share with all of you! It is The Original Dish Drying Mat! I love this drying mat because it holds up to 4 times it's weight in water so there's never a puddle on my kitchen counter, which is so nice! Plus it is nice and cushiony so you can put delicate glassware on it. It's so easy to store because you just let it dry out in between uses and you can fold it up and put it in a drawer - how wonderful is that?! It also comes in 4 … [Read more...]
imPRESS Press On Manicure
imPRESS Press on Manicure is a great thing to have if you want to change your nail color instantly and virtually effortlessly. They come in 36 colors and patterns, including bright colors, animal prints, and dark colors. They're supposed to last up to a week, but they only lasted about 2-3 days for me because since I'm a mother, I'm constantly picking things up and running into things. I definitely would recommend using some nail glue to get them to stay on longer. They're worth it, though, … [Read more...]
Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies
I have to say that it is very hard for me to find a cookie that I really like. Most cookies, to me, are too hard/crunchy. For a cookie to be delicious, it has to be very soft but still have lots of flavor. I'm happy to say that I found one that has become my new favorite! Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies are the best ever, in my opinion. They are so soft and chewy and have a great flavor. And not only are they good, they're great for you, as well! They are made with whole grain Quaker … [Read more...]
The Many Uses of Ivory
I was fortunate enough to be able to try out Ivory soap through Influenster. And I am very happy to say that I am glad that I did! Ivory is a wonderful product to use as a facial cleanser - it left my face feeling so smooth and soft, and the scent was nice and light. I don't like soap with a very strong scent, so the lightness to it was great to have. I also liked that half the bar wasn't gone after one use - this seems to happen a lot with bars of soap, which is why I usually stay away from … [Read more...]
Details of Mom’s Diverticulum Surgery 7/23
Well yesterday was one of the longest and most stressful days ever. Mom got taken back for her surgery at 7am. And thus began the waiting. We got an update around 10am saying that they weren't able to do everything with the robot like they wanted to (if you recall me talking about this in my last update) so they had to make a 6-8 inch incision on the side of her chest. That's going to suck because she's going to have a longer recovery time because of such a long incision. That was all the … [Read more...]
Hip Swap Giveaway Week 5 & 6 (Ends 8/6)
Welcome to Week #4 of Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Mom Does Reviews and Mom Blog Society �Win This Bag� is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways.There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi.Our 6th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly �Win This … [Read more...]
Jenn, Mom of 2 Munchkin’s 100 Fan Giveaway! (Ends 7/26) US ONLY!
Thank you, Jenn for this wonderful giveaway, and congrats on reaching 100 fans! Good luck to all of my readers here at Optimistic Mommy! :) I am so excited to do this giveaway for you. You deserve it! 100 fans, WOW! Since we have grown so much since I first began to put the giveaway together at 100 Fans I have decided to add a sur�prize�. I will be adding another mystery prize to the giveaway! This means there will be TWO winners instead of just one! Okay, lets go!This giveaway … [Read more...]
