Britax Blessing
Every once in a while God answers prayers that I don’t even think to pray. Miss 1 outgrew her infant carrier earlier this summer, and we needed to move her to a rear-facing convertible seat. We have...
View ArticleIn Which Amy Actually Completes a Project {with a $50 Walmart Giftcard...
(Winners chosen from 308 entries: 1) Bethany ~ ambkpreston@ 2) Renee ~ renee_ruder@ 3) Kristen ~ couponboss@) As the Queen of Good intentions, I often have many projects started and a few halfway...
View ArticleWhy is there a Barbie Dreamhouse in Amy’s House?
This post could also be titled “Who is this blogger and what have you done with Amy?!” When I first saw the email from One2One Network asking if I wanted to review the new Barbie Dreamhouse, I...
View ArticleSisterhood Magazine for Teens
I’m not there quite yet, but oh, I feel it coming on! My tween is mostly fabulous, marvelous, and irresistible. (She also can be a little bit frustrating, maddening, and irritating.) She is my Mini...
View ArticleFREE App: Sparky the Fire Dog
Well, this is fun! I’ve got something FREE for everyone, plus an Amazon giveaway, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org! Earlier this week I downloaded Sparky’s Birthday...
View ArticleMost Used Galaxy Apps
Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Moms Voices program and have been provided with a wireless device and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product. You don’t...
View ArticleWhat do you like about your bed?
It’s a Finer Thing to enjoy your bed. As a Serta Ambassador, I received a new mattress so I could tell you all about it! First, though, my kiddos want to tell you about their beds. Why yes, Miss 6...
View ArticleIs it a Smart Phone? I think it’s a Smart Phone!
Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Moms Voices program and have been provided with a wireless device and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product. That...
View ArticleIced Coffee, Anyone?
Recently, Green Mountain Coffee asked me to try their iced latte and tell you what I think. I obliged. Confession: The older I get, the more I like coffee. True story. Ten years ago you couldn’t pay me...
View ArticleInitials, Inc. {Win a $50 Gift Certificate!}
Confession: I’m fascinated with direct-sale companies. In fact, I was a Creative Memories consultant in a former life. (You know, so I could insist that people preserve every single one of their...
View ArticleDo More with the Levana Ovia™ PTZ Baby Video Monitor {Giveaway}
Confession: I’ve never used a baby monitor with any of my five children. Actually, the word never is quite harsh. I did receive one at my very first baby shower 11 years ago, and it sat on a shelf...
View ArticleThieves Kit Giveaway
Saturday night was a rough one. After being gone all the live long day for a basketball tournament in an ice storm (but we won, so Yay!), I was ready to crash at 8pm. But I didn’t, of course. I was up...
View ArticleThieves Winner and EO Samples
***Giveaway Closed, but keep the comments/questions coming! EO Sample Winners: Emily (thecainhome@), Jen (jenmlirette@), Rebekah from Simply Rebekah (Rebekah@) *** Great news for Cheryl B! She won last...
View ArticleLap of Luxury
As the fourth child in a family of soon to be six (ack!) children, Mr. 3 receives a lot of hand me downs. He actually enjoys them and feels so grown up when he finally gets to wear big brother’s duds,...
View ArticleCelebrating Mom!
I’ve had this Celebrating Mom: A Week of Giveaways planned for over a month. Then I got too busy living my life as Mom to get the party started! Ah, well. The celebrating is in the living, right?...
View ArticleCelebrating Mom! Giveaway: $25 Shopping Spree with Pumpkin Seed Soap (2 Winners)
I don’t collect shoes or handbags. My jewelry is kept simple and inexpensive (so I don’t cry when my babies rip it off of my neck or out of my ears). My side of the closet takes up about half of my...
View ArticleCelebrating Mom! Lavender Essential Oil (1 Winner)
If you don’t know what to use, reach for lavender. This is where it all started for me. I had my Young Living Starter Kit for about 3 weeks, sitting in the box, daring myself to open it up already!...
View ArticleCelebrating Mom Giveaway ~ Custom Word Necklace from Creatively Obsessed {2...
I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. Especially necklaces, what with the babies chewing on them, or ripping them from my neck and whatnot. Though my selection is minimal, I do prefer unique, versatile...
View ArticleWin a Norwex Enviro Cloth (Celebrating Mom!)
My husband’s family long ago started a tradition that all birthdays are celebrated for a week. Forgot to send a card? No worries, we celebrate for a week! Weren’t able to make it to the party two days...
View ArticleWin Two Pieces of Paparazzi Jewelry {3 Winners}
I have no excuses for the disappearing act, friends. I’m just 33 weeks pregnant, tired, and busy. Good enough? No need to worry about me, but prayers for energy and sanity in these last 4-6 weeks...
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