Mabel's Labels Blogher 2010 Contest!

With Mabel's Labels BlogHer '10 Contest, I couldn't help but want to enter and show my love for one of the first companies I ever encountered as a blogger. Electrical storms are going to wipe out the Internet (perhaps forever). You have one day left to write about your passions: what do you want to...

Temporary Home

I have been a foster child. I have been a single Mom fighting to make it in the world and what's best for my baby. I've lost those I loved with all my heart. But you must always remember to look up. You will succeed. You will find your way. You will make it where you belong. Don't give...

Keep Your Smoke to Yourself

I have been around smokers my entire life. I too, had that time in my life where I was smoking. I would grab a cigarette whenever it was offered. Now? I hate cigarette smoke. Pregnant with my girls, I would GAG anytime I smelled smoke. I have been diagnosed with asthma since I was a little girl. Respiratory...

IMOW Women on The Map! International Women's...

To celebrate International Women's Day, the International Museum of Women has launched Women on The Map! , a global campaign through the entire month of March to honor women around the world that have touched and made a difference in your life. The International Museum of Women's Women on the Map!...

When do BABIES get shots in their arms?

So yesterday was Aubrey's 18 month birthday. With that, came her 18 month well child appointment. We discussed her growth and development (she is one tall little girl!) and doctor was very happy with her. Then came the dreaded time for shots. Now we've already learned Tylenol before it comes time...

Parents That Won't Grow Up

I'm sure we've all seen it. The parent(s) that are parents when it's convenient for them. They are the parents that are out and about every weekend while their kids are at home to take care of themselves or thrown to a babysitter. Now I became a parent at 20. I had my wild days before that time. And...

I'm Allergic to Dogs

Today I went in to see my allergist for the first visit in awhile. I haven't had allergy testing in 6+ years. It's never a fun experience to have all those jabs as the allergens enter your skin but hey, it's what you have to do sometimes. While I came up with the typical allergies I've always had....

Eczema=No Fun

Being an Esthetics Student, I wash my hands. ALOT. Anytime before or after those gloves come off, my hands are in water. For awhile now, I have gotten dry patches on my back and inside of my arms. With cold weather rearing it's head, it has definitely made my skin WORSE. We've decided it's eczema....

Wordpress Theme A.D.D.

I have A.D.D. I've noticed my blog loading a bit too slow for my liking. I need a new wordpress theme. I was really pumped about this one but if it's gonna lag for you guys, then I don't like it. So any suggestions for themes?

Obama Eliminates Reading is Fundamental Funding

As a mother of two children, I know it is vital to their learning and development for them to fall in love with books, much like I did when I was a little girl. Finding out that our President Obama has decided to cut funding for Reading is Fundamental programs has me very frustrated. I want my children...

Apparently Iowa Drivers

Still haven't gotten a hint about the snow on the roads. No matter how much snow and ice there is TIME AND TIME AGAIN, people think they can drive like it's a hot sunny 90 degree day. Just because you have a huge truck or SUV, does not make you have power and invincible to Mother nature. It makes...

Studying and Organizing are Quite Alike

I suck at studying. I am a multi-tasker which is the best way for me to learn but seriously? I hate studying. My mind can never stay in one spot. I think it's like organizing. I am trying to learn about organization. I want to be thorough and know where things are without having to worry. That is...

Thinking about Lasik Eye Surgery

So I have been wearing glasses since I was 10. I got contact lenses at 14. Honestly, I'm pretty freaking blind as a bat. My prescriptions are -4.25 and -4.75. It runs in my family though. On BOTH sides. I'm like doomed. As it comes time for me to get ANOTHER eye exam just so I can get my contact lenses...

Trying to Play Catch-Up

I have to apologize if we are kind of missing in action right now. Between this horrid weather and now both girls being sick with me, Mommy is worn out! I tried hard to keep hand sanitizer and everything constantly cleaned but my poor girls got what Mommy has. We're doing lots of cuddle times and trying...

Dear Three Year Old,

Just so we get our facts straight, now I know you are growing and asserting your independence. That's awesome. But last I checked, I'm the Mommy. So let's stop with the trying to boss Mommy around, ok? Telling Mom to do something NOW or Kelsie wants it NOW just doesn't work around here. Be a kid while...