Posted by Nicole on October 31st, 2008 in this and that
I have a confession. Its taken me a while to come to the place where I can verbalize this, but here it goes… I…pilfer through my kids’ Halloween candy after they go to bed and take out all the good chocolate and hide it because they won’t miss it with all that other nasty, red [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 30th, 2008 in housekeeping isn't for the weak
Today, in honor of all the hours I have been obessing over procrastinating doing real work researching and supporting other bloggers with the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, I thought it would be fitting to features some of the new blogs I have found. I have found some great money saving tips, recipes, organization tools and much [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 29th, 2008 in wordless wednesdays
…in her cup holder organizer: Phone Lip Gloss Pen Juice S2 Leatherman tool (Need something cut open? Screwed back together? A splinter pulled out? I gotcha’ covered. And now they come in pink. Love ‘em.)
Posted by Nicole on October 28th, 2008 in this and that
Today marks a special anniversary for our family…for my Youngest in particular. Today we celebrate his 10 fingers and 10 toes. One year ago today, he experienced an injury that, though it wouldn’t have changed who he was, could have impacted the rest of his life. It was a Sunday afternoon and we took a [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 27th, 2008 in giveaways
So you found me way down on that list of great giveaways…thanks for comin’ over! (If you don’t know what I am talking about, you have to visit Bloggy Giveaways.com. I am participating in a blogosphere-wide giveaway frenzy, hosted by Bloggy Giveaway. This is my first carnival and I’m tickled pink!) So want to know [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 24th, 2008 in design
Aimee was one of the first people whose blog I redesigned. She has her personal blog, Mommy Babble, a baby boutique blog called Posh Baby Blog and a children’s boutique blog called Pink Taffy Designs. Needless to say, she’s a busy gal! Aimee is also a graphic designer and did all of the design work [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 23rd, 2008 in giveaways, housekeeping isn't for the weak
Update: The winner of the Ore-Ida Steam ‘n Mash Potato Giveaway is #43 – Charlene. Congratulations, Charlene! I will contact you shortly. I have a great product to share with you today. A few weeks ago, I took part in a product review hosted by She Speaks. I really wanted to be a part of [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 22nd, 2008 in this and that
Since I started my blog back in May, I haven’t missed a Wordless Wednesday. Well, today is an exception because 1). I don’t particularly have any great photos in mind and 2). I have been putting off some link love for far too long and 3). Its. My. Blog. So here are some fun bloggy [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 21st, 2008 in Polls, giveaways
Today I get to announce not one, but two giveaway winners from the last few weeks… Jody from Something 2 Learn Today is the winner of the Sarah Evans CD giveaway. Congratulations Jody! Bridget is the winner of the Veggie Peel giveaway. Way to go, Bridget! So now on to our poll for the week…short [...]
Posted by Nicole on October 20th, 2008 in this and that
This weekend was busy: 1. Played two games of softball Friday night. Tied one and lost one…not bad for only half the team showing up. 2. Watched hours and hours of family home videos. I can’t believe how my life has changed over the years. 3. Nursed Middlest child back to health after he threw [...]