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Riding Along In His Automobile…
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn My son absolutely loves ride-on toys. He is full of energy these days, always on the go. One of my close friends had a birthday party for one of her little girls several months ago at her home. The event was held in her HUGE backyard and my son grew attached to this little red and yellow car. I remember the tears that fell when I told him we had to leave (beca... Read More » -
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A Giveaway To Help You Out With That Date Nig...
Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cheryl. Congrats! My husband and I rarely have a date night. And I'm not saying that to complain. We could have a date night every week if we wanted, but that would involve hiring a babysitter and spending money we probably don't need to spend right now. So most nights hubby and I put ou... Read More » -
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Creating Space For Number 2!
Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by caryn Last fall my husband and I purchased our very first home. It was such a huge accomplishment for us. We felt so grown up! Now...we definitely have more space than we did in the 1 bedroom apartment we were living in, but somehow our upstairs still feels crowded. We are trying to maintain a storage guest room, so we've decided that our little boy and the baby wil... Read More » -
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When You Need or Want to Pump (Giveaway Added...
Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Simone. Congrats! FYI: This post contains information about breastfeeding. I'm mentally preparing for baby number 2. My thoughts are too often consumed by whether this little one is a "he" or a "she," when really I should just be enjoying every moment. I'm thinking about my maternity l... Read More » -
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Preparing For Baby: Safety 1st Complete Air ...
Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by caryn I'm almost to the half-way point and I'm starting to think about what I need to do to prepare for baby number 2. This time is so much different than the first. My pregnancy is going so well (thankfully). I am educated and experienced and much more relaxed about the entire process. I know what to expect (for the most part anyway). I remember at one point durin... Read More » -
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It’s Coming…
Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by caryn In a little over one week, we'll finally know whether our little baby will be wearing pink or blue! I am so excited. I'm finally starting to feel regular kicks (at night of course) and the nausea is mostly gone. I am still getting migraines, but otherwise, I feel good. I definitely find that I have more energy, which is good for all three four of us. If ... Read More » -
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Healthy Fruit Drinks for Kids
Published on Thursday, August 13, 2009 by caryn Do you give your kids juice? I would love some feedback from you. I have struggled with the answer to this question for a long time. My pediatrician simply told me at one point that it wasn't necessary and that if I didn't have it in the house, it wouldn't even be an option open for discussion with my toddler. However, the reality is that he really likes juice... Read More » -
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Epic Summer…A Rocky Mountain Resort
Published on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by caryn Finally...after months and months without respite...we are going on a vacation! Well...sort of. We're going to visit my in-laws in the South. But still...it's time away from home spent together as a family. If I could go anywhere (with kids of course), I'd want to go somewhere scenic with lots of things to do. When I go on vacation, I like to be a doer. I ... Read More » -
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The Dual Income Family
Published on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by caryn "Where's daddy?" Those two words break my heart every time I hear them. His awareness of my husband's absence is unmistakable. When my husband leaves, the tears begin to fall. I know it's normal for children at this age to experience separation anxiety. Unfortunately, separation is a regular occurrence. I am usually able to distract him. We sing or re... Read More » -
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For the Aspiring Fashion Designer…
Published on Monday, August 10, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jill W. Congrats. I dream one day of having a little girl. I would love to share with her the things my mom and I shared...stories and songs and hopes and fears. My mom and I are still best friends. I have fond memories of us playing all kinds of games. One of the things we loved to d... Read More » -
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BlogHer ’09 Sponsor: Cozi
Published on Sunday, August 9, 2009 by caryn The only thing good thing about my exacerbated forgetfulness during pregnancy was my ability to blame it on those crazy hormones. When my son was a baby, I had a new excuse...sleep deprivation. These days I'm still just as forgetful, but I have nothing left to blame it on. I've been known to forget appointments, get-togethers and more. And now that we have a b... Read More » -
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Teething Troubles?
Published on Friday, August 7, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Marci. Congrats! We (meaning all three 0f us) were very blessed not to have suffered a lot when my son was teething. He was such a happy, even-tempered baby that most of the time he just gnawed on his hand or a toy and drooled a ton. For some babies, teething can cause a lot of misery. I... Read More » -
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Take a Healthy Bite Out of This!
Published on Friday, August 7, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Dawn. Congrats! "Mama mama...I need a snack!" I hear that phrase over and over throughout the day in my household. Fortunately, I've learned to turn this into a positive. I utilize snack time as a way to include healthy foods into my toddler's diet. One of the things I hope to instill ... Read More » -
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Snapfish Summer Photo Adventure with LeapFrog
Published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Brooke. Congrats! Two of my favorite companies have partnered together for a fabulous summer promotion. I've shared with you my love of photography and Snapfish is one of the companies I go to for quality, affordable photo gifts. And very soon, I'll be sharing with you my thoughts on LeapF... Read More » -
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Family Game Night
Published on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by caryn I hope you're having a FAB summer! I spent the first part sick all day and all night, but thankfully, it's pretty much over (except the occasional bouts of nausea). Earlier this year we purchased a Nintendo Wii Entertainment System. I've primarily used it with the Wii Fit to lose weight up until I got pregnant with our second baby. However, there are soooo man... Read More » -
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Seventh Generation Contest and Giveaway
Published on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Chrysa. Congrats! A week ago, I was sitting at a table with Amanda, Tanya, Liz, and Meghan from Seventh Generation. I've been working with Meghan for many many months now and it was so amazing to finally meet her. I told her I was pregnant (LOL...she could SEE that I was pregnant), we hugg... Read More » -
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Gather.com
Published on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 by caryn Moms...how many of you use social media in some form? I tend to use Facebook for interacting more personally with a close group of friends and reserve Twitter for professional interaction (although I am very much personable with my friends on Twitter as well). Thanks to Mom Central, I was introduced to Gather.com. I joined this "vibrant and diverse social netwo... Read More » -
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Water Conservation With Waterpik
Published on Monday, August 3, 2009 by caryn My husband and I are always trying to do our part to help preserve our precious planet's natural resources. About a month ago, we received a notice in the mail concerning the water shortage in Southern California. I'm not surprised, considering I don't remember the last time we had measurable rainfall. The notice contained a list of recommendations for reduc... Read More » -
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Cinnabon Snack Bars
Published on Sunday, August 2, 2009 by caryn I've recently had a wave of strange cravings. A few weeks ago, I came home from work after having a long, exhausting, emotional day, and asked my husband for some cherry pie. He is so incredible because at 9pm, he went to the store for some cherry pie! When I received an email from Mom Central with an opportunity to try out Cinnabon's new Snack Bars, I paused. ... Read More » -
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Pregnancy Update
Published on Sunday, August 2, 2009 by caryn Whew...I'm 17 weeks and am so thankful to my Savior that the baby is healthy and I've had few complications so far. It's been a whirlwind. Part of me wants the time to fly by so I can meet that little baby boy or girl growing inside me. The other part of me yearns to slow down and enjoy each and every moment. I've just started to feel the baby kick, which is r... Read More »
