Do you know when spring starts? Did you know that it is less than twenty-eight days away now? I don't know about you, but I cannot wait for March 20th to get here - I am so ready for warmer weather and not having to bundle up every time I go outside. Plus, being able to actually enjoy sitting outside? Sounds like heaven to me! If you are like many, you do spring cleaning when Spring hits. In our household we are starting to do a little bit. We are anxious for spring so to kind of get in … [Read more...]
Top 3 Tips For Better Baby Pictures with SanDisk!
Since I won the fantastic Nikon D3100 at Bloggy Conference this past September, I have been reading all I can about taking better pictures. With blogging, beautiful pictures are a must-have. And with one child, and hopefully another child soon, taking pictures to remember memories is an even bigger must-have. That's why I'm excited that Photographer, author and educator Erin Manning has provided her Top 3 Tips for capturing better baby pictures. Erin gives you advice on setting the … [Read more...]
Netbooks Out, Tablets In!
Do you have one of the "in" things to have - tablets? Whether it be an iPad, or Hewlett Packard brand, they are definitely the "in" thing to have right now. Do you remember netbooks? Those laptop-like things that were smaller so you could take them anywhere? There used to be a craze for them, but it seems that they have been pushed out for the ultra-slick tablet now - which I am not surprised. To me, netbooks were just too small. I know, tablets aren't the biggest things either... but … [Read more...]
Onya Baby Carrier & Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 3/12)
Babywearing has become very popular. It helps you keep your hands free and your baby happy while you do the daily tasks that a mother has to do I didn't babywear with Riley, but with our second I definitely plan on doing so! I don't know how I'd get anything done with two children without a carrier! That's why I'm excited to be partnering with Thanks Mama to give away the Onya Baby Carrier to one reader so that you and your little one can savor the joy and convenience of babywearing! In … [Read more...]
New Design For Optimistic Mommy!
I'm proud to show off the wonderful new design of Optimistic Mommy! It's from the wonderful, sweet Christina of Spilled Milkshake Designs! Christina was absolutely fantastic to work with. She took what I wanted to include in my new design and just ran with it and did such a great job! The header fits me perfectly, I believe. From the book since I read every day, to the crochet hook and yarn because I'm a obsessed with crocheting now (I'll be sharing some of my creations with you … [Read more...]
Toyota’s Cost Comparison App
This past summer my dad's car died... a very quick, painful death unfortunately. He was stuck finding a car quickly. Since he works two jobs, he needed one that was good on gas, yet affordable for my parent's budget. That's when someone my dad knows at their credit union told him about a Toyota dealer out in the middle of nowhere in Indiana, about twenty minutes from where they live. They had great, newer Toyotas at extremely affordable prices. My dad was a strict Ford guy... but ever since … [Read more...]
Child Sexual Abuse – It’s Going On Way Too Much
Do you know what the signs of sexual abuse in children are? It can include self-hatred, criminal behavior, alcohol or drug abuse, and insomnia, along with others. Also, one in three girls is sexually abused before the age of 18. These are alarming numbers. And it needs to be stopped. If you or someone you know has been a victim, I definitely recommend getting a sexual abuse attorney. Even if you were a victim years ago, and are now an adult, the effects of abuse continue long into your … [Read more...]
Sopora Crib Mattress Giveaway (Ends 3/5)
Since we're TTC our second child, and we know how important a good mattress is, I'm even more excited to be helping promote this giveaway! I wish everyone the best of luck! :) Babies spend such a huge part of their day sleeping, shouldn't the surface they sleep on be safe for them? Unfortunately most conventional mattresses are loaded with toxic fire retardants and other chemicals, especially those that are imported, according to this test by Chicago Tribune. Thankfully there are many safer … [Read more...]
