All the better to see with you, my dear!

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes A few weeks ago Forrest was starting to see some floaters in his eyes. Me being the worrywort that I am decided to go online and search Dr. Google (which, by the way, is never a good idea). After “Hmming” and “Oh-my” over possible scenerios, I thought, “What if [...]

Pregnancy is beautiful!

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes (I only wish I pulled it off so nicely!) But this past Friday I spent some time with an old friend I have known since middle school and did a photo shoot for her. She is pregnant and due very soon! I never took pregnancy photos with either of [...]

A Mini “Getaway” Coming Up!

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine. In a few weeks we’re going up to Atlanta to visit a friend for her wedding. It’ll be the first “vacation” we have taken since before Carli was born. Needless to [...]

REVIEW: Milkies, the Milk Saver.

Reading time: 2 – 3 minutes Last week I was at Bosom Buddies, a weekly support group for breastfeeding mothers courtesy of Karen Bell, CLC of Breast is Best Lactation Services. We were discussing new products on the market that may be popular with Moms now. That reminded me of when I saw the product [...]

It’s *SO* hot out but she’s worth it.

Reading time: 5 – 8 minutes Most days it’s over 100 degrees in this lovely state of Florida. On top of the high temperature, Florida is known for it’s very uncomfortable humidity. Even on days of 80′s, humidity index can be so high, you are sweating bullets on your way from your door to your [...]

Life with Two (is better than one.)

Reading time: 6 – 10 minutes Life with two is — dare I say it — WONDERFUL. However I am exhausted all the time in the emotional efforts I take daily to get to know two little girls in their own distinct personalities and cater to them. I want them to feel loved and appreciated [...]

Handmade with Love (with $75 Gift Certificate Giveaway!)

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes A few days ago I discussed shopping with local artisans but there are also world wide artisans to support as well; artisans that aren’t subject to harsh working conditions but instead produce what they wish, in the time span they wish to do so, and with their own artistic [...]

Better Late Than Early (From Elle’s Blog)

Reading time: 10 – 17 minutes This is a guest post written by author, Elle Newmark. The issue of my age came up shortly after Simon and Schuster bought my novel, The Book of Unholy Mischief. After I sent my agent an over-excited email with some text message acronym that sounded faintly adolescent, she bluntly [...]

In Search of Small Town Treasures

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine. Forrest and I have been watching a lot of documentaries lately on the decline of small town(s) and what they bring to us and how we are quickly losing them to [...]

Carli at 25 months (What is she up to?)

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes First born darling deserves her own post — since before Katelyn, all my parenting issues revolved around her. Although she has to share the spotlight now, she should (in no way) have her milestones overlooked. Carli has turned into the most active little being — running everywhere and rarely [...]

A Little Girl is Born

Reading time: 8 – 13 minutes There is a perfectly good excuse for my absence the past two weeks — I have been recovering from giving birth to my second little girl, Katelyn. The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions, both good and bad. No matter the emotion, though, having two wonderful [...]

REVIEW: #80 The Handy Law Answer Book

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes Title: The Handy Law Answer Book Author: David L. Hudson Jr., JD ISBN: 978-1-57859-217-3 Pages: 450 Rating: Synopsis: (As taken from back of book) Everyday we encounter the rules of law — from the time we decide to get married, or perhaps divorced, to making purchases with our credit [...]

Could Wen Hair Care be the answer?

Reading time: 3 – 4 minutes I have pregnancy hair. You know the type — course, unruly, and dull. Unless you were blessed by the hair goddess, you must understand what I am talking about. I was made aware of this new line of hair care products by Chaz Dean called Wen Hair Care. You [...]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Matilda Jane Clothing.

Reading time: 4 – 6 minutes No, this post isn’t sponsored. I am not being paid. I am not being bribed. I genuinely am an eagerly enthusiastic Matilda Jane Clothing fan. My name is Allison and I have an addiction. I am addicted to dressing up my daughter in the cutest fashions available on the [...]

Stomach Virus = Not so fun at 9 months pregnant.

Reading time: 3 – 5 minutes I have been in paranoia since October washing my hands and staying away from anyone who had the stomach virus. After last year’s July norovirus issue (both Forrest and I getting it) — the last thing I wanted was to ever go through another stomach virus.. ever. The last [...]

Facing another frank breech baby.

Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes The past week for me has been a whirlwind of emotions; disappointment, excitement, anticipation all rolled into one. Last Tuesday we went to our high risk appointment and they did an ultrasound (as they do every visit) confirming that Katelyn (daughter #2) is still breech, and comfortably so. She [...]

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