Thursday, April 29, 2010

WINNER!

We have a winner for Delicate Soles!!!

http://welcometoourchaosblog.blogspot.com/

Please e-mail me!

You have 48 hrs to respond!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The winner of the MoBoleez Hat is...

SHANNON!

Good thing you got in there last minute, lol!!

Check your e-mail!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Happy Monday

Is it really Monday, where does the time go? My sweet baby boy turned 10 months yesterday, 2 more months and I'll be mother to a toddler!!!!!!!! AHH!!

I'm so ready for another one :) truthfully I was ready when he was 2 months! My husband thinks I'm crazy :) Amen to that, I'm crazy but not for wanting

5 kids!

Here's the thing about having more kids...

I finally approached this subject with my hubby at dinner Sat. night.

I've actually been afraid to touch this topic, but a few glasses of wine later I took the dive and brought it up!

I'm a nanny for a little boy 2 weeks older than BB. I was SO lucky to have found this job and I honestly get paid way too much for being able to bring my son with me.

As some of you know, my hubby's in a training program which has moved us around a ton. I stopped going to school yrs ago (slap to the forehead) so I don't have a degree in anything.

I have NO DESIRE what so ever for any of my children to ever see the inside of a daycare. I want with all of my heart to be with them until the day they walk into Kindergarten.

Here lies the problem...

When we have baby #2 no one's going to hire me as a nanny!

My husband makes decent money but we're both very selfish people (we still have separate bank accounts and have no desire to EVER change that.)

We separate the bills (he pays most)

Cars are paid off :)

When he's done with the training program (probably another yr)

we'll be moving back close to family and buying a house.

I hate the thought that I will be putting nothing towards the house, that I guess I'm suppose to just "expect" him to pay for everything.

That's not who I am, I can't stand not having my own money, not putting some kind of contribution in...especially to our future house.

I adore my hubby so so so much,

I know he's thought about this as well,

But his response was perfect..

"We'll cross that bridge when we get there."

Side note:

When I was pregnant it was very important for me to stay home with BB.

PB (hubby) always supported me but deep down didn't see why.

Once we had BB he told me how much he loved BB being with me all day and that he wouldn't have it any other way :)

That made me so happy!

Back on subject..

Another concern I have,

When we do get pass that point when the kiddos are off to School...

where does that leave me?

I don't have a career to fall back on.

I'm scared.

I'm a bit of a freak when it comes to breastfeeding and recently I've thought about becoming a lactational nurse or teacher for BF.

I love the idea of helping others breastfeed, I'm SO passionate about it and I love teaching others how important it is.

So that's where I am right now.

Anyone else in similar shoes?

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Friday, April 23, 2010

MoBoleez Review & Giveaway!

Looking for a fun alternative to a nursing cover?

Try a breastfeeding hat!

As you've read in previous post I LOVE breastfeeding and I LOVE that it's slowly becoming more acceptable in public! I was Super excited when I received this breastfeeding hat, at first I was a little hesitant since I have a hard time getting BB to wear a hat in general. But it's a great fit and even at first when he was tugging to get it off he couldn't get it off so he just gave up! I actually received quite a few compliments on it while we were in Florida and I was pretty much feeding BB anywhere I could get him to eat (you know how vacations are...crazy!) Lots of moms with older children saying how they wish they had this when they were breastfeeding!

There are several cute designs to choose from as well as 2 sizes!

I stole a few pics from MoBoleez website because I just couldn't believe how casual these moms look, this product is truly amazing!

Seriously how cute are they??

A breastfeeding hat is based on a simple, fun idea. The idea? Design a hat just for the
breastfeeding baby, with a tiny little head and great big brim. The wide brim offers a
little privacy for mom, and cuts out distractions for baby. The fun? Super soft, all
natural fabrics, baby-friendly colours, and delightful illustrations for the top of the
head (visible when breastfeeding of course!) And, when moms lift up the brim,
there’s a little message from baby!

What does "MoBoleez" mean?
The “MoBo” in “Moboleez” is short for “modern
bonnets” – “modern” to convey the idea that this is a new, up-to-date product for the modern mum, and the “bonnet” to convey the old fashioned values behind the traditional baby colours, the soft, natural fabrics and the healthy art of breastfeeding. NEAT!

Social/Health Trends: MoBoleez is committed to supporting the nursing mum. Why, when interest and
acceptance of nursing is at a high point in our culture, are so many women having problems establishing and
sustaining breastfeeding? MoBoleez hats are a cute way to promote breastfeeding, help mums feel proud of
what they are doing, help them to relax and have fun with the sometimes awkward process.

I'm so pleased with this breastfeeding hat, I plan on breastfeeding for at least another yr and having another child soon after that! So my tata's are going to need a lot of coverage for a long time! The MoBoleez has made me one happy momma, I'm covered for yrs!

One lucky follower is g
oing to receive a MoBoleez Hat for...
FREE!!

Here's How To Enter!

*Visit MoBoleez and tell me what your favorite fabric/design is.

*Become a follower, if you already are leave me a comment saying so :)

SIMPLE!

This giveaway is now closed!

Giveaway will end Tuesday, April 27/ 2010.
Winner will be chosen by random.org.

I have an addiction!

I can't stop buying summer clothes for BB!!

Look at my awesome deals though!

$5.98

$5.09

4 of these at $6 each

$6.78

3 of these at $4.08 each

I found these at The Children's Place!

Honestly I couldn't believe it, I always thought TCP was expensive! WOW!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wordless Wednesday!

My bachelorette party in Chicago with my girls!

Name change

So, I've decided to change hubby's name to PB (Papa Bear)

My son's name to BB (Baby Bear)

and

My name stays the same because truthfully I couldn't figure out how to get remove my signature.

Update:

I figured out how to change my signature, so I will now be MB (Mama Bear)

I realize these names might be lame, but I really couldn't think of anything else and my hubby loves being called Papa Bear so that's where it came from, deal with it!

Hope it's not to confusing!

Um.....

While in Florida we rented a few baby items.

They delivered the crib before we arrived.

We found this crib...

In THIS closet....

After moving the crib out of this closet, we discovered this...

So, they put the crib in the closet, expecting BB to sleep there apparently.

INTERESTING!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

BabyBond Winner!!

We have a winner!!

Chelsea M!!!!

Please check your e-mail!

Thank you EVERYONE for participating!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Delicate Soles Giveaway!!

Please Walk Responsibly

True or False Quiz!

You've been to a wedding where you took your shoes off to dance..
Got all dressed up for a night on the town and started crying because your feet hurt so bad 20 minutes into your perfect night..
Are barefoot under your desk..
Broke a heal..
One word..BLISTERS!

If you answered TRUE to ANY of these questions then "oh, boy do I have a solution for you!"

I was lucky enough to try these out 1st hand and I can HONESTLY tell you I will never be scared to wear heels again!

Delicate Soles are very thin ballet flats that fit in any purse- rolled up they are smaller than a cell phone!

Ladies, I'm a die hard heels girl, I LOVE the way they make my long legs look.

BUT...

"Oh, my goodness!" I'm in so much pain after wearing them for less than an hr, I want to cry because MY SHOES RUINED MY NIGHT! I can't dance, I've actually been kicked out of TWO bars because I was dancing barefoot! Guess they're liable if I cut my foot, who would've thought??

I went on vacation with my family this past week, I threw my new delicate Soles in my carry-on and off to Florida we went. The FIRST night there my feet were already on fire (you know that feeling) so I popped out my delicate soles and my feet felt "A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!" They're also CUTE, they went with my outfit and were comfy!

Needless to say they are in purse at all times now!

Thank you Delicate Soles!

A few awesome facts about these delicate soles...

*Roll-and-Go: Delicate Soles are designed to be light weight and portable. When rolled
they are about the size of a tube of lipstick, so you can rest assured that your Delicate Soles
will fit comfortably into any handbag. With your Delicate Soles you can baby your feet in
style wherever you may roam.
*Totes: Every pair of Delicate Soles comes with two tantalizing totes: a tote to baby your
Delicate Soles while they are tucked neatly into your favorite purse and a tote for your
strenuous stilettos when your feet have had enough.
*Box: Every delicate sole needs a comfy resting place when not on the go.
*Value: You shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to save a toe. We take great steps to
keep our costs reasonable without sacrificing quality.
*Quality: Every pair of Delicate Soles is made of the highest quality synthetic uppers and
slip resistent rollable soles. Weighing in at just a few ounces, Delicate Soles look and feel
like leather, but without the added weight.

Here's what you've all been waiting for....
DELICATE SOLES IS GIVING A PAIR AWAY FOR ONE OF MY LUCKY FOLLOWERS!
Mandatory entry:
Visit www.delicatesoles.com leave me a comment on what color you would choose!
Extra Entries (new comment for each)
-I would love to hear a funny story about a time you really could've used Delicate Soles!
-Post this giveaway on your blog!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 28, 2010. The winner will be selected using Random.org and notified by email (make sure I have a way to get in touch with you!). If I don't get a response from you within 48hrs another winner will be selected.