Two years ago today... We awoke to the sounds of a "drip drip drip" in the observation room, having spent the night on a pull out sofa next to an institutional-looking crib on wheels. It had been a night of little sleep as nurses bustled in and out to watch us be parents and put a crisp check mark … [Read more...] about This Is What Hope Looks Like: Happy Homecoming Day!
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Project Runway "Pin Your Style" Contest – KA's Touch of Luxury
HP asked me to put together a collection of clothing and accessories to promote The HP + Intel + Project Runway Pin Your Style Contest! This was seriously one of the most fun sponsored posts I've taken on because who doesn't want to play Project Runway? Basically, the challenge was to put together … [Read more...] about Project Runway "Pin Your Style" Contest – KA's Touch of Luxury
The perils of playgroups and plants
Here is what is going on around here at the moment: A few weeks ago I joined a playgroup. I went to said playgroup. I did not love said playgroup. I decided to give it a chance and keep going because it's one of very few in my area seeing as how I live out in the sticks and all and also because I'm … [Read more...] about The perils of playgroups and plants
Daily Mom GIVEAWAY: Amy Michelle Diaper Bag
I've partnered with Daily Mom to host a giveaway as a part of their 50 Days of Giveaways campaign celebrating the launch of their new website. They are giving away a (pretty big!) prize every day for 50 days to thank their new readers. So today one lucky reader will win (wait for it...) a diaper … [Read more...] about Daily Mom GIVEAWAY: Amy Michelle Diaper Bag
Scarlette's Favorite Books (aka Stuff Toddlers Like)
Today I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner to share our favorite toddler books! If you're new here, welcome! Here is a little background info: I have a two year old daughter named Scarlette who LOVES books. So much so that we threw her a book-themed birthday party and there is a well worn path from … [Read more...] about Scarlette's Favorite Books (aka Stuff Toddlers Like)
Mother Of The Year
This year I took Scarlette to her first ever Easter egg hunt. She was getting a bit tired after all of the festivities so while her older cousins were off doing some of the events for big kids, I took her down to the toddler playground. She had never sat in an open swing before and was having a ton … [Read more...] about Mother Of The Year