You've written down several goals you want to accomplish for the new year, but now what? If you're afraid you're going to have a hard time following through and accomplishing the goals, there are steps you can implement that will help you achieve the goals you have in place. Be certain that giving up on your goals is not an option; instead set your mind on the idea that you will follow through thanks to steps and tips that will guide you along the way. Write Out Small Goals You Can Achieve … [Read more...]
Kranich’s Jewlers Giveaway! (Ends 1/29)
Hello, all! You may remember my post about Kranich's Jewelers a couple weeks ago about their affordable, yet good quality jewelry Well, I'm excited to be helping promote this great giveaway for a piece of their jewelry! I wish you all the best of luck - I would love to see someone from Optimistic Mommy win! :-) Sponsored by Kranich's, and hosted by S.O.S. Mom, Real Momma and The Bunny's Reviews, one lucky person will win his or her own choice of one (1) piece of jewelry from a selection of … [Read more...]
$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 1/31)
Since it's now 2013, and a lot of us have made resolutions, let's have a giveaway to help us all stay motivated! Win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card! To enter the giveaway, just use the Rafflecopter form below - so simple! Contest ends Jan 31, 2013 at 12am EST. Good luck to all that enter! I would love to see someone from Optimistic Mommy win! Open to US only. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Scardina Home Services, a local, family-owned … [Read more...]
Kidgets Baby Line by Family Dollar
Did you know that Family Dollar stores have their own line of products? I'm sure most of us knew that, since just about every store out there has their own line of products. But did you know they have their own line of baby wipes and diapers? This was news to me! And I'm very fortunate that I got chosen to try these out and let you all know what a great product they are! Above is the picture of the wipes, and the pack of diapers, as well as two of the different designs that are included … [Read more...]
Celebrating Life’s Little (Or Big) Achievements
When you have a child you don't expect the intensity of love that you feel, or the pride you feel filling you up when they achieve something, no matter how small. Celebrating and capturing these moments can make you relive the pride, the love, the happiness that arose when they occurred the first time around. Displaying Photos Around The House Having photos of your loved ones, and of happy memories from the time you went to the beach and you caught a crab with your over-excited little one, … [Read more...]
Treating Mom
You never need an excuse to treat your mom, or that's what you'll tell your kid anyway... Whether it's for a birthday, Christmas, anniversary, mother's day or you just fancy treating her, you should always make the effort to treat your mum to the best that you can provide. After all, she raised you, fed you, kept you warm and cuddled you when you were a small child. It's the least you can do. So What Should You Get Her? You need to think about the message you want to convey, and what she … [Read more...]
Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway (Ends 1/27)
Welcome to the Born Unique Baby Guide Giveaway! Hosted by Giveaway Promote. Our gracious and generous co-sponsor is eDiaperCakes. We've teamed up with a fantastic group of bloggers in our community to make this an extra special event! I'm thrilled to be a part of this great giveaway! With a child myself, and with us trying to conceive another, this giveaway is that much more exciting for me and I'm so happy to be able to bring this giveaway to all of you! Good luck to all that enter! I'd … [Read more...]
There’s Too Little Compassion & Too Much Bullying
While watching The Talk today I learned of what has been going on between Lady Gaga, her "Little Monsters", and The Osbourne's (as well as other celebrities). To give you a little background of what's gone on (at least according to Sharon Osbourne as she talked about on the show today) while at one of the recent awards shows (I believe it was the People's Choice Awards) Kelly Osbourne and Joan Rivers of Fashion Police were there and when they saw Lady Gaga on the red carpet Kelly made the … [Read more...]
