What Not To Wear

It’s not too often that my husband dresses our little boy.  It’s amazing how his ability to get himself dressed every day without my help, does not transfer over to dressing another human being!  Check out this pic from his birthday a couple of months ago:

 

 

My son is too young to dress himself (although he tries really hard) but I wanted to share with you an awesome blog blast over at The Parent Bloggers Network this week!  Parents across the web are blogging about their kid’s fashion mishaps!   Polly Pocket Pop ‘N Swap encourages girls to express themselves in how they dress and how they play. Girls can mix-and-match outfits for Polly and friends as they Pop ‘N Swap heads, torsos and bottoms to create a variety of unique fashion combinations…all without creating a single load of laundry!

Show and Share With Tiny Prints! (Plus a Giveaway!)

This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you for stopping by and entering.  The winner is being chosen and will be announced here very soon!  

Photo cards are the new Hallmark!  The advent of photo cards brings a whole new level of personalization to the average greeting card.  Every year my husband and I take pictures for our family Christmas card and newsletter that goes out to our friends and family.  

Tiny Prints, a leader in holiday photo cards, is so excited about their upcoming 2008 holiday card line that they couldn’t wait to offer you a sneak peek at their new card designs.  Tiny Prints was created by three friends “who share a love of babies and an appreciation for giving and receiving good paper.” The company specializes in finding the finest, highest quality stationery that is unique, simple and modern.

I am so excited about their new holiday line.  They have an incredibly diverse and comprehensive array of designs.  Please note that the following cards are not yet available for purchase.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Bonus!  Now through September 30, 2008, you can 20% on these classic holiday designs which will soon be retired.  

Win It!  To celebrate the launch of their new holiday designs, Tiny Prints is looking for people to review any of their very newest 2008 Christmas cards,holiday photo cards and business holiday cards (for those who work in or own companies).   They want you to help them determine which cards will be most popular this holiday season.  One lucky reader (who follows the rules) will win a $50 gift certificate from Tiny Prints!  The details on entering are different from my normal contests/giveaways so pay attention!  

1. Simply go to Tiny Prints(www.tinyprints.com), browse your favorite 2008 holiday card designs currently being previewed

2. Save your favorite 2008 design in your account by clicking the “save in favorites” button.

3.  Come back to my blog and provide a link to the specific holiday card (see link for example) in the comments below indicating what you liked best about it.  

4.  The contest will run through Tuesday, September 30^th  2008. 

5.  Winners will then be drawn at random from people who have properly followed the above directions and placed comments in my blog post. 

6.  Please create your comment using the same e-mail address you used when creating an account on Tiny Prints so participation can be verified.

7.  Have fun!

Snack Your Way to Weight Loss With Weight Watchers

I first started Weight Watchers when I reached a plateau in my struggle to lose weight.  I don’t like the concept of “being on a diet.”  Weight loss is not a fad that comes and goes like the latest dieting trend…it’s a lifestyle.  Eat carbs, don’t eat carbs…low-fat, no fat, eat fat…high protein, low protein…I can barely keep track of the latest way to lose weight!  And with so many fad diets out there, it’s hard to know which ones work and don’t and which ones are safe.  

The principles of Weight Watchers are simple and effective.  Rather than focusing solely on food, the program incorporates exercise, behavior change, and most importantly support.  Many insurance companies reimburse for Weight Watchers and physicians recommend the program for individuals who want or need to lose weight.  

Over a series of about 6-8 months I attained my weight loss goal (approximately 15 pounds) and managed to keep the weight off until I got pregnant with my son.  After I weaned him, I decided to use the program once again to get rid of the last bit of baby weight my body managed to hang onto.  

One of the things that I find particularly effective about the program is it’s emphasis on eating “real” food.  When the Family Review Network offered me the opportunity to try Weight Watchers’ Golden Sponge Cakes, I was actually really interested since I had never tried the company’s private label foods.  

I love to snack.  It’s actually where I’d spend all my points if I could sensibly manage to lose weight, feel energized, and most importantly satiated!  I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I tried the sponge cakes but they’re actually really good and they don’t taste like they’re only 1 point!  They are light, moist, and not too sweet.  In theory you’re only supposed to eat one but I have to admit that I needed at least two to satisfy my sweet craving!  I waited until my husband and my father tried them before telling them they were from Weight Watchers!  They both thought they tasted good and wouldn’t have known they were from Weight Watchers had I not told them.  Each snack cake contains 3 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrates and are only 80 calories.  They are low in cholesterol and saturated fat and are free of trans fats (the type of fat known to contribute to obesity and heart disease). The snack cakes are also offered in the following flavor varieties:  caramel, lemon, chocolate, and carrot.  

Most days we try to cook and consume homemade meals.  But there are times when we buy prepackaged products for convenience.  Weight Watchers offers an entire line of foods designed to help you make smarter choices that support your weight loss goals.