Have you broken any resolutions yet? Set new goals?

build your best year

Here’s the thing about resolutions.  I break them.  I mean, not in the “oh screw it, it’s been 4 days, gimme chocolate” kind of way, but more of a “oh, right. I fully intended to create time in my schedule do to things just for me and kept pushing that further and further back” so Continue Reading …

Pecan Brownie Bars

pecanbrownie bars

I had my first taste of Pecan Brownie Bars a few months ago, and knew I loved them. What surprised me was that my husband loved them. He’s not big into sweets- so when he likes something I like to take notice. I am making a batch of these today and thought I’d share the Continue Reading …

$100 Amazon Giveaway- Twitter Blast

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Makobi Scribe is bringing you this Amazon Twitter blast. We host one of these blasts each week! If you are a blogger, you can sign up for the blast here. If you are a reader, then good luck! The winner will receive an Amazon gift card for $100. The giveaway is open WW. Loading Entry-Form… Continue Reading …

Wanna Win Something (Giveaway Linky)

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WIN a Kate Spade Purse worth $345 – ends 2/9 Madame Deals Event RoyalNote Amazon Gift Cards Giveaway – ends 2/13 iPad Mini Giveaway – ends 2/9 Madame Deals Event : Hotels.com Giveaway Win Two Free Nights with $100 Visa GC – ends 2/14 Spense App Review with $50 iTunes Giveaway – ends 2/24 Win Continue Reading …

This is most definitely how to bathe a baby.

new baby

Oh, how I miss the newborn days.  Except for baths.  Well, I loved bathing my kids. I just hated hearing them scream.  Until each of them was about 3-4 months, they screamed nonstop through every bath. Jenni just shared the link to this video on YouTube with me, and I’m understanding that I was doing Continue Reading …

Earning Free Gift Cards and PayPal with Ten Year Old Survey and Rewards Site, QuickRewards.net

quick rewards

You know about using coupons, and about doubling up on savings by combining coupons with a great sale. But you can go one step further, by paying for your purchase with a gift card you earned for free online. Survey and rewards site QuickRewards.net is a little-known gem that’s been helping people do just that Continue Reading …

16gb Wi-Fi iPad with Retina Display Giveaway

ipad giveaway

My husband jokes that my iPad is attached to my hip.  I correct him frequently- it’s attached to my hands.  I couldn’t see it well if it was on my hip.  Seriously!  I do love having it though.  I love love love playing word games, catching up with Facebook friends, checking emails, doing some blog Continue Reading …

A little Wednesday Humor

what did you do today

Why?  Because I want to know.    

The Songs We Share with Someone Special #Troop8x #HTC8

dad and me

With Valentine’s Day in just over a week, thoughts turn to love, to friendship, romance…family, friends…spouses.  All normal.  I don’t know about you but so many of the important people in my life are so intertwined with songs to me that I can’t hear the song without thinking of them, or see them without the Continue Reading …

I’m a Dove Mom Ambassador! Check out the new Dove Body Washes #DoveTruth

dove mom ambassador

I’m excited to announce I’m a Dove Mom Ambassador!  My family has used Dove products for years and years and I’m thrilled to be part of this program. Now that we have a bathtub worth soaking in, I’ve been taking more and more baths…and what fun is a bath with no kind of bubbles?  But Continue Reading …