Des Moines National Mom’s Nite Out
Thursday, May 7, 7-10 pm
At All Play (formerly In Play) 615 3rd St., Des Moines

I knew that would get some attention… Yes, ladies, it’s true, there will be free chocolate at the Des Moines National Mom’s Night Out. Our local Godiva retail store in Jordan Creek Town [...]

OK, I’m exhausted, my toiletries bag is in Michigan & NBC won’t come in on the antenna so I can’t watch Medium.
And I haven’t had a chance to edit any photos from our time in Ontario because we had a great time with Jennifer & Adam and their kids. All the kids got along [...]

I have friends all over the world. So if I happen to mention I’ll be heading someplace I usually get emails that say, “Hey, if you have time stop in my town. I’ll show you around, we’ll grab ice cream.” Which is way cool and I’m bummed when I can’t take up [...]

I’m so very excited to be able to go to Blissdom this year. Though I’ve been blogging since before Brenna was born it’s only relatively recently that I’ve thought about making my blogs work for me; up until a year ago they were really just a hobby. So I’m thrilled to go [...]

OK… A couple days ago I was getting my daily dose of Jessica (if you want to become a great social marketer you should read her) and saw her Moleskine Hack for Moms post.
While I may be a tech geek I prefer to keep my schedule, notes and ideas on paper. I still [...]

Remember that great apron Brenna got from Laine’s Babies? Sure you do… This one…

Right now you can win one at Elaine’s Life as a SAHM blog! Elaine doesn’t ask for much in return – a comment, a little linky love… And then your kid can be stylin’ like mine while helping [...]

With Christmas baking galloping toward us at full speed Brenna was thrilled when I told her that Elaine from Laine’s Babies had set her up with her very own apron and chef’s hat- perfect for keeping clean and keeping her hair out of her face while we make those yummy truffles for her teachers!
This adorable [...]

The other day I had some wonderful goodies hand delivered from Elaine at Laine’s Babies. Elaine is a SAHM mom to two little kids- one boy, one girl. She’s talented with her sewing machine and makes adorable kids items.
Caelan absolutely adores the Tinkerbell Travel Pillow she received. Elaine calls it a travel [...]

I’ve got a nice long post over at the travel site so you can hear all about the corn maze we went to Monday night.
And don’t stop there! Go over and see Paula’s great photos!
And check out what Melody had to say (sans photos as her computer is down and she’s updating from [...]

Well, then, you’re in luck…
Green3 has 6 copies to give away. Yes, SIX!
If you’ve been reading me for any time at all you know how life changing Total Money Make Over was for us. Why not win it for yourself and see just how different life is when you live like noone else so later [...]

I was over checking out what was up with my Minnesota Bloggy Friend and saw that she gave me an award. Now,I love getting awards as much as anyone else and this one is quite cute.
See? Cute, right? I’ve met Kellyn and she’s as smart and funny in person as she is on her [...]

No pee in the potty today. Only one wet diaper. And no poopie for a couple of days. Which is very unlike Caelan who is a regular little turd diaper filler. She was complaining about her tummy hurting which makes me think she is holding it all in. Which worries me because she is doing [...]

After a little reflecting and prayer last night I was “reminded” that I really haven’t been following the schedule I set for summer. In fact, we haven’t been using it at all in the last 3 weeks- which is really when things began to fall apart.
My children thrive on structure. And, to be honest, so [...]

The other day I got this great comment from Dan at Tir na Blog, the blog of the Kansas City Irish Fest.
Now you all know how much I love anything Irish and that I would dearly love to head to KC to take in their festivities… However, it’s not in the budget. And the sooner [...]

Have you guys seen the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival yet?

The last time I was there there were 972 giveaways! How crazy is that?
My giveaway is nuber 688. Don’t forget to enter!
Other giveaways of note:
A $50 Target giftcard (who can’t use that?) at Unexpected Bliss
A Coach boho bag (so cute!) at La Vie de Laurie
Lots of Starbucks [...]