The Nursing Pillow Has Been Retired

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Athena is almost 16 months old. It’s crazy. So I thought I would update how we’re doing with breastfeeding. When she was born, my goal was to nurse at least a year, but hopefully longer. With my first, I only nursed a couple of months and switched her to formula. Mostly because I was uneducated [...]

My Spokane to Seattle Road Trip – Kia Optima SX Review

Interior Features in the Kia Optima

I love my minivan, I really do. But how much fun is it to drive something new and different for a change? So. Much. Fun. Especially with a sleek, quick, and sport-like designed car like the Kia Optima SX. It’s a car I would have definitely bought before kids, but is it a family car? Let’s start [...]

Our Weekday Breakfast of Choice #HoneyBunchesGreek

Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch Cereal

Breakfast is our family’s favorite meal, without a doubt. But, during the week I just don’t have the time to make a hot breakfast. That leaves the kids with a few different choices, like frozen waffles and yogurt, oatmeal, or cereal. Must days they pick cereal, which works just fine with me. They have a [...]

It’s Not a Vacation, It’s “Traveling with Kids”

It's not a Vacation, It's traveling with kids

Last Sunday, we woke up, ate breakfast, loaded the car up, and headed to the west side of the state. My uncles ex-wife and their two boys (my cousins) were visiting from England, and planned on coming up from San Francisco for a couple of days to see my two aunts, grandmother, mom, the girls, and I. [...]

What I Learned Along The Way – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 3

Megan's Amazing Weight Loss Story

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1 Finding What Works For Me – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 2 The #1 thing is to FORGIVE. Forgive yourself for maybe choosing something less than healthy for a snack or meal. Move on. Don’t obsess over it, or ‘throw in the [...]

Finding What Works For Me – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 2

Megan's Weight Loss Story

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1 After a month of research I walked into my first Weight Watchers meeting on January 11, 2011. I stepped on their scale and got my starting weight – 345.8 lbs. My highest weight ever. One of the reasons I decided to go with Weight [...]

I Was Always The Chunky Kid – Megan’s Weight Loss Story Part 1

Megan's Weight Loss Story

I’ve known this lady for years now, and her weight loss transformation has been not only remarkable, but such an inspiration to everyone. I’m so very humbled that she has allowed me to share her story with all of you.  —– Hello! My name is Megan, and I’m honored that I’ve been asked to share [...]

Spray Every Last Drop with New Smart Tube Technology #SprayEveryDrop

409 Cleaner

So we’ve been talking about some good ole’ spring cleaning, right? This is usually the best time of the year to stock up on cleaning products, like Clorox brand products. You might have seen something a little different on their packaging with these words, “Spray Every Drop!” Here’s why… Clorox, the makers of a number of [...]

Disney Princess’ Inspired Girl’s Room #DisneyPaintMom

Disney Inspired Themed Rooms

We have been in our house for almost five years now. I’ve wanted to paint my daughter’s room since the day we moved in, but my husband didn’t want to. So we just never got around to it. Last year, we started thinking about buying a bigger house, but there’s no way we can sell [...]

Spring Cleaning: The Air in Your Home

Air Purifiers at Best Buy

Spring time is my favorite time of year. The bitter cold goes on vacation, and the warm fresh air arrives. Once spring is upon us, one of the first things I like to do is open up all the windows and let the house air out, from all the stuffiness winter brings. Because we can’t [...]

Ice Cream Cookie Pie

Ice Cream Cookie Pie

It’s Wednesday, or what we like to call, “Is it Friday yet? Day” This post is a couple of weeks old, but I wanted to share with you the Ice Cream Cookie Pie I made for my daughter’s birthday last month. She originally wanted an ice cream cake, but this seemed just as easy and [...]

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