Do you have a Panera Bread store near you?
If so, head on over TOMORROW for a free cup of coffee and samples of their breakfast sandwiches.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy New Year, again!
Today is the Chinese New Year! The year of the Ox.
I wish you luck and much happiness.
xoxo,
L
I wish you luck and much happiness.
xoxo,
L
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Boon Flair Highchair Giveaway @ Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls
I'm sure you've heard of Boon... they're an innovative company for little tots! What I love most about them is their modern edge to the products. Something else I love, their creative style to combine function and fun.
Boon is also very generous with the mommy blogging community, and frequently offers giveaways of their products.
Well, they're having a SUPER, MEGA GIVEAWAY at Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls right now... to win a Flair Highchair. Hot dog!! Sign me up!!
Given our modern style and home, this would be perrrrrfect for our little guy.
Thank you, to both Boon and Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls, for the chance to win a great product.
Click here, to enter the contest. Ends Feb. 1.
The Urban Advantage Stroller
If you know me, or read this blog, you may be aware of my love-hate relationship with strollers. I love so many strollers, that I hate to shop for them. When we started our stroller shopping experience, I was incredibly excited. That excitement quickly dwindled, then turned into headaches and dread for the next stroller shopping trip.
So what would make stroller shopping/buying 100% easier and worth 'every penny'?! To win one!! Of course.
Check out the Urban Advantage stroller above, from GoGoBabyz. It's sporty, has all the basics (5 point harness, brakes, child tray, etc), PLUS some really great defining features (extra large sun shade, lidded parent tray for essentials, etc).
I love it, and I'm hoping TO WIN IT. That's right, it's currently being offered in a blog contest at Barefoot Mommies. Thank you, thank you, thank you Barefoot Mommies!!
My fingers are crossed, I've dotted my 'i's, and I'd go out to find a 4 leaf clover if it wasn't wintertime...
If you'd like to enter the contetst too, click here. Ends Feb. 7th.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Graco Suite Solutions
Pull over, take a second, and check this out... it's the cadillac of Pack-n-Plays:
Graco's Suite Solutions
AND, it's up for grabs in a contest at Mommy Mandy/Amanda's blog! Yes, you could WIN this caddy of baby bliss and make your baby/new mommy life just a bit easier. Oh, how wonderful!
Head on over to Amanda's blog to enter, contest ends on February 14th (what a sweet valentines day surprise for someone!).
AND, it's up for grabs in a contest at Mommy Mandy/Amanda's blog! Yes, you could WIN this caddy of baby bliss and make your baby/new mommy life just a bit easier. Oh, how wonderful!
Head on over to Amanda's blog to enter, contest ends on February 14th (what a sweet valentines day surprise for someone!).
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Mom Time in '09: Time Saving Tips
I'm not sure I'm the best qualified for this topic, but I think I do pretty well with organization and family/task management, so let's see what I can come up with...
1. I'm the main chef in the house. Tim's great at offering help, but I usually decline because I've already got things mapped out in my head on what to do and when, and I'm in my groove. But I say 'yes' on occasion and it not only makes dinner prep go faster, but it's fun to spend a little time together in the kitchen. So say 'yes' on occasion when your husband offers help.
2. Double freezer-friendly foods, for dinner that night and a fast dinner later in the month. There are days I DO NOT want to cook. That's when I go to the freezer. Soups, casseroles, breads, etc all freeze great. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that are freezer friendly: Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese, Easy Veggie Chili and Cornbread Muffins, Banana Bread, 4-Cheese Stuffed Shells and Lentil Stew.
3. Do the small things right away. Make the bed when you get out of it in the morning, put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher right after dinner, etc. Taking 30 seconds or 2 minutes right when you think of something that needs doing, will save you future time in thinking about it, dreading it, and feeling unorganized.
4. Make a list for yourself. I keep multiple lists, but not too many that I feel disorganized. My lists are as follows: grocery shopping, other misc shopping, menu plan for the week, and to-dos. This keeps me on track and feeling accomplished. I can relax at the end of a day when I know I've been productive and have been able to take a lot off my to-dos.
The above seems basic. But they're all easy not to do, or to procrastinate, or to fall into alternate bad habits. Keep on track and you will save time and feel good about your days.
I'm looking forward to hearing the tips other bloggers give! Everyone has room for improvement.
Click here to go to Jolly Mom, and here to visit Go Graham Go! for more 'time saving tips'.
1. I'm the main chef in the house. Tim's great at offering help, but I usually decline because I've already got things mapped out in my head on what to do and when, and I'm in my groove. But I say 'yes' on occasion and it not only makes dinner prep go faster, but it's fun to spend a little time together in the kitchen. So say 'yes' on occasion when your husband offers help.
2. Double freezer-friendly foods, for dinner that night and a fast dinner later in the month. There are days I DO NOT want to cook. That's when I go to the freezer. Soups, casseroles, breads, etc all freeze great. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that are freezer friendly: Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese, Easy Veggie Chili and Cornbread Muffins, Banana Bread, 4-Cheese Stuffed Shells and Lentil Stew.
3. Do the small things right away. Make the bed when you get out of it in the morning, put your dirty dishes in the dishwasher right after dinner, etc. Taking 30 seconds or 2 minutes right when you think of something that needs doing, will save you future time in thinking about it, dreading it, and feeling unorganized.
4. Make a list for yourself. I keep multiple lists, but not too many that I feel disorganized. My lists are as follows: grocery shopping, other misc shopping, menu plan for the week, and to-dos. This keeps me on track and feeling accomplished. I can relax at the end of a day when I know I've been productive and have been able to take a lot off my to-dos.
The above seems basic. But they're all easy not to do, or to procrastinate, or to fall into alternate bad habits. Keep on track and you will save time and feel good about your days.
I'm looking forward to hearing the tips other bloggers give! Everyone has room for improvement.
Click here to go to Jolly Mom, and here to visit Go Graham Go! for more 'time saving tips'.
Bumbleride Stroller Giveaway
I know... those words are captivating, aren't they?!
It's true, there is a giveaway currently happening at An Ordinary Life for a Bumbleride Flyer stroller. Yay, yay, yay! Jump up and down, I know you want to.
We would put this stroller to such good use with Thor... and I love the color. My fingers are crossed to win, but I encourage you to enter too, and yes, I will be happy for you if you win. Sad for me. But happy for you!
Enter the giveaway here at An Ordinary Life. Contest ends February 10.
It's true, there is a giveaway currently happening at An Ordinary Life for a Bumbleride Flyer stroller. Yay, yay, yay! Jump up and down, I know you want to.
We would put this stroller to such good use with Thor... and I love the color. My fingers are crossed to win, but I encourage you to enter too, and yes, I will be happy for you if you win. Sad for me. But happy for you!Enter the giveaway here at An Ordinary Life. Contest ends February 10.
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