There's nothing I love more than taking pictures (well, except for blogging and sharing my love of recipes, crafts, and more with all of you!), so that is why I love to share Fat Mum Slim's April Photo A Day Challenge each month. Fat Mum Slim has released the prompts for the April Photo A Day Challenge! I know that quite a few of you join in, so here is the list! If you would like a run down on the meaning/challenge of each prompt, make sure you check out Fat Mum Slim's blog! Credit: … [Read more...]
Super Simple Egg & Sausage Breakfast Mug with Tyson Fully Cooked Sausage!
Stop for a minute and think - what is your morning like? Is it fast paced and hectic? Is it calm and quiet? If you are a parent, it's probably hectic. If you work or have school-age children, you're trying to get everyone together and out the door. Even if you stay at home you probably have play dates , or doctor's appointments to get your children to. Whatever the case may be, I'm sure you rarely have time to spend getting a big breakfast together for your family. Being a stay-at-home … [Read more...]
Considering ecigarettes? Check out ecigarettereviewed.com!
Are you a smoker? Do you know someone who smokes? If you have ever tried to quit smoking, you know it is very hard to quit. I used to smoke. It was a major stress reliever for me - taking a few puffs, and I was much calmer. Luckily I wasn't someone who smoked a pack a day or anything - I could make a pack last a month or longer. I was able to quit easily - mainly because I got pregnant and could not even stand to be around someone who was smoking - the smell made me nauseous. I know lots … [Read more...]
Logo Design Work By Nue Idea Review
Do you see my snazzy new watermark above? If you've noticed any of my recipe posts or any other pictures of mine before this post, you probably noticed the not-so-professional-looking watermark with the butterfly. I made it up by myself on a whim because I wanted to make sure all of my pictures that I took (especially crafts, recipes, and any pictures with my child in them) had a watermark to try and stop anyone from stealing them. I'm not too proud of that watermark. Which is why I was … [Read more...]
EverydayFamily.com is a Great Pregnancy-Toddler Site!
You may have noticed I've been a little absent the past week or so. More on that later. :-) I just wanted to let you know real quick about a great site out there if you are either planning to have a baby (whether it be your first child, second, or more) or you have children. EverydayFamily.com is full of so much information, as well as groups, sweepstakes, forums and so much more! When I was pregnant with our first, I signed up for their emails and usually received one a day or every other … [Read more...]
Free Online Logo Maker!
If you are a blogger, especially one starting out, you know how important having your own, custom logo is. It shows your readers who you are in the blogging world, as well as on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and the plethora of other networks out there. If you have searched for a designer for your blog, you also know how expensive they can be. If you just want to make something quick and easy and not spend too much much, or any money at all, an online logo maker may be what … [Read more...]
Country Outfitter Giveaway (Ends 3/29)
Welcome to the Country Outfitter Giveaway Welcome to this awesome giveaway for Country Outfitter! I love jeans and they have some great looking jeans. They also have good quality handbags and cowboy boots, among other things. I wish all of you that enter the best of luck! I would love to see someone from Optimistic Mommy win! :-) Giddy up their partner! This giveaway is all those Boot Scootin', Boot Lovin' Cowpokes out there. Country Outfitter is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and … [Read more...]
Spring Break and Vacation Travel Tips
With spring break coming up for lots of families or going to your family's house for Easter, you may be thinking about where you are going, or you may have decided where to go. I know when I go anywhere I am always afraid of someone getting sick all of a sudden, and I feel that holiday illness always goes up. Doesn't it always seem that you get sick more when you are away from home? I know it happens to me! To make sure if you or your husband or child gets sick, you are prepared, you … [Read more...]
