Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Summer Fun Giveaway Event | Bloggers Wanted


FREE Summer Fun Giveaway Event is Looking for Bloggers

Prizes Include:
  • Skywalker Bounce-N-Learn Trampoline
  • Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Swimming Pool
  • Glenmeadow 6-Piece Folding Patio Dining Set with Umbrella
  • Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set
  • 20" Huffy Rock It Boys' Bike. 
 Hosted by: Iowa Mom 

There will be 5 winners

Event Dates: 6/10 - 6/24 

Make sure you mention WE HAVE IT ALL sent you!

SIGN-UP HERE!


Summer Fun Giveaway Event

Wordless Wednesday w/Linky | Family Photos with Ashely Francis Photography


Happy Wordless Wednesday!

We had a photo shoot with Ashely from Ashley Francis Photography over the weekend. I haven't had a chance to write my review just yet but I wanted to share some of our photos with you anyway! She did such a fantastic job, I love each and every photo she took.

Ashley Francis Photography
Ashley Francis Photography
 
 And if you have a few minutes...
 
You HAVE TO check out the slide show she sent me as a preview of our photos before she was able to send the actual photos.  

We Have It All Family Preview Video


LINK UP Your Wordless Wednesday post below in the linky provided, but please DO NOT put your linky in my comment section as it will be DELETED and sent to spam.

Monday, May 20, 2013

#Win the FIT INTO SUMMER #Giveaway Event


Welcome to the FIT INTO SUMMER Giveaway Event!
I've been telling you in my Fitness Friday posts about the Revolt Fitness Program that I am doing in exchange for weekly updates... well a bunch of us Revolt Bloggers got together to put together an awesome giveaway that will help you get fit and you will love it!
We've got some great prizes to offer!
There will be three winners...
 
Grand Prize Pack
  • One month access to Revolt Fitness
  • Via Velo 2-in-1 Bike Trailer
  • Altra Running Shoes - Torin
  • Accu-Measure® Fitness 3000 Body Fat Caliper with MyoTape Body Tape Measure
  • Bulu Box Weight Loss
  • $50 Maggie Bags
  • Thermal Bottle Bag of your choice
  • 1 Wink Shapewear Tummy Tucker Tank
  • Green Time Reusable Sandwich Bags
  • Delta Labs Detox
FIT INTO SUMMER Giveaway Event

First Place
  • Journey Gym Ultimate Total System
  • Bulu Box
  • Delta Labs Hair, Skin, and Nails
  • Pure Health Supplements
FIT INTO SUMMER Giveaway Event
 
 
Second Place
  • Kelty Transit 3.0 Child Carrier (Choice of blue or green)
  • Pure Health Supplements
FIT INTO SUMMER Giveaway Event
 
 Enter to win by filling out the form below, it's super easy!

Magic Waters | Illinois Waterpark


MAGIC WATERS
Cherry Valley, IL


Have you been to Magic Waters waterpark in Illinois?
 
Magic Waters is actually one of the largest water parks in Illinois! It is located just off I-90 near Rockford. I remember going there as a kid and I've been dying to bring my kids there one of these days.
 
 
Experience Magic Waters
 
Magic Waters Waterpark in ILMagic Waters a fantastic waterpark with so much to do. Experience the Double Dare Drop 75 ft. Speed Slides, Tsunami Bay Wave Pool, Typhoon Terror Adventure Ride and the thrill a minute Splash Blaster Water Coaster Ride. Enter the dark tunnel of the Abyss for lots of twists and turns or relax on the 1,200 ft. Splash Magic River. Have tons of fun at Tiki Island where a 1,000 gallon pineapple water bucket spills to the delight of guests!
 
Coolers welcome or grab lunch at the new Ocho’s Cantina! Luxury cabanas available.
 
Free Parking.
 
Park Hours:
 
The water park opens June 8th 2013 and is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon & Fri 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 
Special Offers & Events:
  • $12 Buck Bargain Days: Tues, Wed, Thurs during the 2013 season.
  • Friday Family Fun Nights: June 14 through August 16.
  • Meet & Greet: Sunday July 14th. Disney band IM5 will be at the park for a Meet and Greet.
Disney band IM5

Go to magicwaterswaterpark.com for details.
 

Friday, May 17, 2013

Fitness Friday with Revolt Fitness | JOIN US and Link Up!


 
Welcome to Week 3 of Fitness Friday!

Fitness Friday will be a weekly post where we can all write an update on how our week went concerning diet changes, exercise, weight loss or inches lost, our achievements for the week and our failures. It will also include our goals for the following week.
 
Join Us!

Each Fitness Friday post will include a linky. Everyone is welcome to join, just write a post and link up, that way we can all stop by your blog and show you some love and encouragement. If you are not a blogger, feel free post these things in the comment section below the post and other can still show you the same love and encouragement by replying to your comment.

Rules
 
The rules are simple!

If you could, grab the button above and put it in your Fitness Friday post or on your sidebar or mention Fitness Friday at WE HAVE IT ALL, that would be great... but not a must. But be sure to add your link to our linky! Post however much or however little you’d like. If you are not comfortable posting your weight, then don’t. If you’d like to share a photo – great! Either way, I hope that this encouragement helps us all to become more healthy. Visit as many as you can in the linky below and show them encouragement!

I will try my best to post on Thursday nights and the linky will be open for the whole week.

Week 3

Weeks 1 and 2 went fantastic, I told you about starting Revolt Fitness. In case you missed it, Revolt Fitness is a program I have joined in exchange for posting weekly updates. I started the Revolt Fitness program on Monday and you won't believe my results!
 
Revolt Fitness

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Do You Love Entering Giveaways? Check Out Sweepstakes!Max if You Want to Win!


Readers - Do You Like Entering Giveaways?
 
Bloggers - Do You Want More Giveaway Enterants?

Then listen up! I have a sweepstakes site you will love!


For Readers

Sweepstakes!Max is an awesome and easy to use sweepstakes site that you can use to find giveaways to enter. The Sweepstakes!Max site is very easy to use. You have the option of chosing a category to view and you have a few more options to chose from if you'd like to narrow your search. In the photo below, I chose Kids/Baby/Games and it brought up lots of awesome giveaways like a BOB Travel System and a Iron Man Lego Set. How awesome is that?!?

Sweepstakes!Max


For Bloggers

As a blogger hosting giveaways, you can submit your own giveaways to be listed in the Sweepstakes!Max site. And just like entering giveaway... listing your own giveaway here is also super easy. You just fill out a quick form and sumit it - that's it! It's really so easy.

Sweepstakes!Max

 Connect:

Head over to Sweepstakes!Max and find some giveaway to enter... Or if you're a blogger, submit your own giveaways.

You can also find Sweepstakes!Max on Facebook or on Twitter @SweepstakesMax.

 So what's your plan?

Are you going to enter to win some giveaways or are you a blogger who is going to submit your own giveaways to be listed on Sweepstakes!Max?

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Six Kids and Sleeping Arrangements - Time for a Change


I'm thinking about moving the kids' bedrooms around.

Am I crazy?

Yeah, probably.

Here's the thing. I always had the three older girls sharing a room. We have a bunk bed that sleeps three (the bottom is a futon bed) and a trundle bed underneath that. Olivia does not live with us and she hardly spends the night anymore so I am going to exclude her from the bed arrangement... and that was always the plan. The plan was to have the three older girls share a room until Olivia was gone and then Gracie would move into the room.

bunk bedNow the time has come and I am not happy with this idea anymore. Emma and Becca are slobs. I don't want Gracie sharing a room with them. But that leaves me with having Gracie share a room with Baby Jack. Is this do-able. I think so. When Austin and Emma were little, they shared a room. Gracie does have a toddler bed and so it's not like we would need to purchase another bed.

Here is what I am thinking of doing... I think I am going to get rid of the bunk bed we have in the teen girls room and change it for a different bunk bed. I'll need to find a store with the widest selection of beds because I want one of those bunk beds that has a double bed on the bottom, twin bed on the top and has lots of storage shelves and drawers on the sides of the bed. This would take place of dressers and make the room more spacious. Their closet has a billion shelves so they've got plenty of room there too. It's not like they need dressers.

Then Baby Jack and Gracie will share and I guess I will make it into a 'little kids room'. I think this will work out best. At least Austin is easy and all by himself so I don't have to change anything there haha.

Oh and I got this urge to get rid of our sleigh bed and get a platform bed. Am I crazy? I think it would make our room look more spacious. But I guess that's a whole other story.

How do you have your kids set up if you have a large family?


Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wordless Wednesday w/Linky | Instagram


Happy Wordless Wednesday!

Well... I can't guarentee it will be wordless, so let's just make it "Happy Wednesday" where I get to share my pictures for the week.

This week I am going to share some of my Instagram pictures from the past week.

I don't think this one needs any explanation:

 
And here are some others from the week:
 
 
 
This is my Little CUBS Fan. Yes, CUBS. Daddy doesn't think so though haha...

 
 
This is how I spent Mother's Day Weekend... lazy, lazy! I loved it! 

 
If you get a chance, take a peek through my other Wordless Wednesday posts!

Do you have a Wordless Wednesday post? If so, link up below.

Please do not leave your link in my comment section below though - it will be deleted and sent to spam... that is what the linky is for - duh!


Sunday, May 12, 2013

Super Easy and Quick Mother's Day Handprint Craft for that Last Minute Gift


Happy Mother's Day to All the Mom's Out There!

Here is a super easy Mother's Day handprint craft if you still need to make a quick gift for mom or grandma. You don't even need isntructions for this one. Gracie came home with this yesterday, I love it! I especially love the little poem. It says, "I've made these flowers with my fingers and my thumb, so you will have these memories for all the years to come." - I love it!

Mother's Day Handprint Craft


Isn't this adorable?!?

If you need any other ideas, be sure to check out my other crafts.


Friday, May 10, 2013

JOIN US - Fitness Friday: Week 2 | Revolt Fitness



 
Welcome to Week 2 of Fitness Friday!

Fitness Friday will be a weekly post where we can all write an update on how our week went concerning diet changes, exercise, weight loss or inches lost, our achievements for the week and our failures. It will also include our goals for the following week.
 
Join Us!

Each Fitness Friday post will include a linky. Everyone is welcome to join, just write a post and link up, that way we can all stop by your blog and show you some love and encouragement. If you are not a blogger, feel free post these things in the comment section below the post and other can still show you the same love and encouragement by replying to your comment.

Rules
The rules are simple!

If you could, grab the button above and put it in your Fitness Friday post or on your sidebar or mention Fitness Friday at WE HAVE IT ALL, that would be great... but not a must. But be sure to add your link to our linky! Post however much or however little you’d like. If you are not comfortable posting your weight, then don’t. If you’d like to share a photo – great! Either way, I hope that this encouragement helps us all to become more healthy. Visit as many as you can in the linky below and show them encouragement!

I will try my best to post on Thursday nights and the linky will be open for the whole week.

Week 2

Week 1 went fantastic, I told you about starting Revolt Fitness. In case you missed it, Revolt Fitness is a program I have joined in exchange for posting weekly updates. I started the Revolt Fitness program on Monday and you won't believe my results!
 
Revolt Fitness

Send an e-Card for Mother's Day and Johnson's Baby Will Donate $1 to Save the Children | #ForAllYouLove


A special thanks to Johnson & Johnson and The Motherhood for sponsoring this post.

For All You Love

As mom's, we've all sacrificed in one way or another for our families. We put the needs of our family before our needs in all kinds of  ways as mother's... we give up our bodies to carry children, we give up our sleep for years, our free time and our space. We willingly stay up all night rock our fussy baby's, we might skip meals to catch up on housework or spend our 'rainy day' money on something special for the hubby or kids.
 
Sometimes we sacrifice even more.
 
When I went through my divorce, I was young and naive. I was not aware of all the resources out there for single parents. There was a few month period of time where I could hardly afford food. I would scrape up spare change laying around the house and purchase boxes of macaroni and cheese for my three kids because it only cost $0.33 and that way I could afford lunches and dinners for them. But that left me with nothing to eat. I would purchase a big box of white rice and I would make 1 cup each day. I would eat half for lunch and the other half for dinner. That box of rice would last me a long time. This is what I had to do so that I could feed my three kids. Luckily this only lasted a short time. But I look back on it now and can remember that the only thing that mattered to me was my kids. It mattered to me how they were physically and how they were emotionally... so I did everything in my power to hide my struggles and they had no idea how bad off we were. To this very day, they don't realize what we went through and I'm so glad.
 
In honor of Mother's Day, Johnson & Johnson has launched a new campaign called For All You Love. For All You Love celebrates the selfless and unconditional caring of caregivers, and all the ways they care for those they love by putting the needs of others first.

For All You Love
 
 
Johnson & Johnson is Giving
 
As part of this campaign, Johnson & Johnson is planning on donating $25K this Mother's Day to Save the Children® to recognize their commitment to the health and well-being of moms and kids all over the world.


Thursday, May 9, 2013

#Win a Samsung 50-Inch 1080p LED HDTV #Giveaway


Win a Samsung 50-Inch 1080p LED HDTV Giveaway

If you're in need of a new TV, then you've come to the right place. I've joined up with a bunch of other bloggers and to give away a 50-Inch Samsung HDTV to one lucky winner.

Samsung 50-Inch 1080p LED HDTV

Product Features:

  • Full HD 1080p
  • Clear Motion Rate 240
  • Connect Share Movie
  • Wide Color Enhancer Plus


  • Giveaway Details:
    • Prize: Samsung 50-Inch 1080p LED HDTV
    • Giveaway Dates: Ends 5/31
    • Open: Worldwide, however shipping is only covered up to $50

    It's really easy to enter, just fill out the form below.

    Good Luck!

    Wednesday, May 8, 2013

    Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament | Chicago, IL


    Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
    2001 N. Roselle Road
    Schaumburg, Illinois 60195
     

    A couple weeks ago I was provided with media passes to attend Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament with my family. I was so excited to take the kids because they have never been there. I remember going shortly after the Chicago location opened, when I was still in high school. I remember how much fun it was and I remember how much I loved the food! The whole experience stayed with  me and I couldn't wait to share that with my kids.

    Medieval Times

    If you have never been to a Medieval Times show or never heard of this, let me fill you in. Like it is titled, this is a dinner and a tournament, medieval style. You arrive at the castle and you enter medieval times, literally. Is this not the coolest looking castle you've ever seen?!?

    The Castle

    Medieval Times

    Tuesday, May 7, 2013

    Wordless Wednesday w/Linky | Long Grove Chocolate Festival, IL


    Happy Wordless Wednesday, although it's never wordless around here.
     
    Forewarning... tons of pictures coming up.
     
    We went to the Long Grove Chocolate Festival (in IL) this weekend so I'm going to share. It was about an hour away from where I live but seemed like a quick drive since I know the area.
     
    We had a great time...
     
    Long Grove Chocolate Festival

    Here's Your License to Spill with SmartStrand Carpet by Mohawk Flooring | #licensetospill #cbias


    I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Mohawk Flooring #cbias #SocialFabric #licensetospill. All opinions are my own.

    This past Saturday we were invited out to the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. Not only was I excited to go to the Chocolate Festival, but I was also excited because Mohawk Flooring had a booth and I couldn't wait to meet them. I've worked with Mohawk a few times now on reviews and giveaways so Mohawk is a brand that really stands out to me. Mohawk is one of the world's largest flooring manufacturers. You can find their products in many stores including Home Depot, Target, JC Penny and many others.
     
    SmartStrand Carpet by Mohawk Flooring

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Treat Ear Infections and Ear Pain with the Eardoc


    If you're a regular reader around here then you know that I like to use alternative health care. We see two awesome doctors. One is a holistic doctor who gives chiropractic care along with acupuncture many other types of natural healing methods. Our other doctor is a family practice that believes much the way I do about natural ways of living and healing. He believes the less medicine, the better and tries to keep us healthy rather than treat us when we are sick.

    Ear Infection

    One issue my household has had to deal with over the years is ear infections. My son had chronic ear infections from the time he was born until he was 1.5 years old and he then got tubes in his ears. He ended up with tubes twice. He's almost 16 years old now and will still get about one or two ear infections per year. My 14 year old daughter will also get about one ear infection per year also. I try my best to fight the ear infections with no med's for a couple of days before going in to the doctor. We normally up our dose of vitamin D3, take a probiotic and we make garlic oil for our ears and put drops in the ear a few times a day. Nine times out of ten, this works wonders and we do not need an antibiotic.

    Eardoc Ear Infection Treatment

    This year, I found the Eardoc Ear Infections Treatment to add to our list of how to treat an ear infection without an antibiotics. The Eardoc is a little device that is about the size of a thermometer - the kind you use on the forehead or in the ear. The Eardoc is placed behind the ear and is used to treat an ear infection. It works by naturally opening the the clogged Eustachian tubes, allowing drainage of accumulated fluids in the middle ear and providing natural ear pain relief. Draining the fluids and air accumulated in the middle will reduce the pain, take care of the inflammation, and allow relief quickly and effectively.

    Eardoc Ear Infection Treatment
    Eardoc Ear Infection Treatment

    Sunday, May 5, 2013

    Ready to Swim? #Win a Family Size Pool #Giveaway! | Ends 5/16


    WIN A FAMILY SIZE POOL GIVEAWAY!
     

    You heard me right! You can win a Family Size Metal Frame Pool Set (with Filter Pump and DVD)!

    Here are the Details...

    Prize: Intex Family Size 12' x 30" Metal Frame Pool Set (with Filter Pump and DVD):
    No one builds a metal frame pool like Intex. With the Super-tough liners and our high quality, incredibly strong metal frames, you will enjoy a pool that is easy to assemble, beautiful to look at, and certain to provide years of fun!
     
    Event Dates:  5/6- 5/16
    Intex Family Size Pool

    Friday, May 3, 2013

    Fitness Friday w/Revolt | Week 1



     Welcome to Week 1 of Fitness Friday!

    Trista from Anderson's Angels and I were are teaming up to bring you Fitness Friday... but in the mean time, Trista has had to take a break... so you are stuck with me :)
     
    Fitness Friday will be a weekly post where we can all write an update on how our week went concerning diet changes, exercise, weight loss or inches lost, our achievements for the week and our failures. It will also include our goals for the following week.
     
    Join Us!

    Each Fitness Friday post will include a linky. Everyone is welcome to join, just write a post and link up, that way we can all stop by your blog and show you some love and encouragement. If you are not a blogger, feel free post these things in the comment section below the post and other can still show you the same love and encouragement by replying to your comment.

    Rules
    The rules are simple!

    If you could, grab the button above and put it in your Fitness Friday post or on your sidebar or mention Fitness Friday at WE HAVE IT ALL, that would be great... but not a must. But be sure to add your link to our linky! Post however much or however little you’d like. If you are not comfortable posting your weight, then don’t. If you’d like to share a photo – great! Either way, I hope that this encouragement helps us all to become more healthy. Visit as many as you can in the linky below and show them encouragement!

    I will try my best to post on Thursday nights and the linky will be open for the whole week.

    Week 1
    I'm so excited to be starting Fitness Friday up again! I am mostly excited to start this up again just so I can tell you about Revolt Fitness! Revolt Fitness is a program I have joined in exchange for posting weekly updates. I started the Revolt Fitness program on Monday and you won't believe my results!
    Revolt Fitness

    Wednesday, May 1, 2013

    Wordless Wednesday w/Linky | Week of Photos #WW


    Happy Wordless Wednesday!
     
    I'm just going to share our week with ya...
     
    My CutiePie:


    Yeah, I couldn't help it. When I saw Willie, I needed to get a shot with him. I'm cool like that.
     

    It's Time for a #FresherCar with FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filters


    Have You Changed Your Cabin Air Filter Lately?

    Well, it's that time of year again... allergy season. And allergy season means it's time to change our cabin air filter in our cars. Do you know that you are supposed to change your cabin air filter twice a year? Yep, it's true! The air inside of your car can be dirtier than the air outside so you need to change out that cabin air filter... you'd never believe how dirty your old one can get! It's super easy and quick and you can pick up a FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter from Walmart. The FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter uses Arm and Hammer baking soda to preserve the freshness in your car.

    First I went to the FRAM Fresh Breeze website and looked up my car to see it they made a cabin air filter for my make and model. It's really easy!

    FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter

    Next, I watched the video. The video is less than a minute long and shows exactly where the filter is located and how to take the old one out and install the new one. The process needs no tools and is done in just a few minutes!

    Shopping for the FRAM Fresh Breeze Cabin Air Filter

    Then we went to Walmart in search for the FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter. I assumed it would be in the aisle with the oil filters and air filters... and if you look closely, you can see the green FRAM Fresh Breeze boxes against all this orange haha. In this photo below, you can also see the big catalogue to look up your car to see which FRAM filter your car takes. Not only is there a big catalogue, but there is an electronic computer over to the far left that you can use to look up your car. Just underneath that is another catalogue that is specific to FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filters. So three super easy ways to be sure to get the correct filter.

    Tuesday, April 30, 2013

    Jill-e Designs Camera Bags and More | Review and Giveaway


    Have you seen my "A Mama's Heart Through a DSLR" Giveaway Event? A bunch of us bloggers are giving away a nice package for all of you DSLR lovers out there. The giveaway event is live right now and running all the way through May 4th.

    Prizes Include:
    • Jill-e Designs: Jack Rolling Satchel Camera Bag ($249.99 value) and Tantalizing Turquoise Lens Bag ($29.99 value)
    • mod: Premium camera straps ($48.50 value) and cap saver ($16.50 value)
    • Tiny Prints: $50 Gift Card
    • Audrey Oliphant Photography
    • 32 GB Memory Card ($20 value)
    Jill-e Designs


    I'm really excited to tell you about Jill-e Designs. Jill-e Designs understand the power of style. They have been designing bags for the last five years and have provided function and fashion with their bags. Every photographer lover out there will find the perfect bag that accommodates their needs along with their style.

    Thursday, April 25, 2013

    Baby Jack is Getting Around in His HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants | #FirstFit


    HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants

    Have you had a chance to try out HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants for your little one who's on the move? I had the chance to try these diapers about a year ago on one of my daycare girls. She switched to the HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants right about the time she started walking and they were amazing!

    HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants


     
    HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants Features:
    • Stretchy sides for an outstanding fit
    • Tabs for easy removal and disposal
    • HUGGIES LEAK LOCK® System - the protection and security between changes.
    • Quick-absorbing layers and a long-lasting core locks in wetness and keeps baby dry.
    • Stopping guards around the legs and waist helps to keep wetness in.
    My Thoughts:
     
    I remember when I used the HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants for my daycare girl, they were so easy to slip on and so easy to remove with the easy tabs and that's what I really loved about the diaper. So far, I had not had the chance to use them on Baby Jack just yet... until now.
    I've been using the HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants for Baby Jack for about two weeks now and I am in love! I usually cloth diaper him for the daytime and then use disposables for the night time and when we leave the house. But HUGGIES has me spoiled now haha... and I love these diapers! I've actually been using these during the daytime and giving my cloth a rest. They are just so convenient. It's made diaper changes so much quicker and easier.

    HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants

    #WIN "A Mama's Heart Through a DSLR" #Giveaway Event


    Welcome
     
    to
     
    A Mama's Heart Through a DSLR Giveaway Event


    I'm so excited to have the opportunity to participate in this fantastic giveaway event, hosted by Mama on a Green Mission because I love my DSLR and wouldn't be able to live without it and I wish I could be the winner of this giveaway event! This is in perfect timing for Monther's Day too... so that means you can win all these great accessories to feed your photography passion.


    DSLR Accessories Giveaway Event
     


    Event Dates:

    This giveaway event will run from April 25th through May 4th.

    Bloggers Involved:
    Prizes Include:
    • Jill-e Designs: Jack Rolling Satchel Camera Bag ($249.99 value) and Tantalizing Turquoise Lens Bag ($29.99 value)
    • mod: Premium camera straps ($48.50 value) and cap saver ($16.50 value)
    • Tiny Prints: $50 Gift Card
    • Audrey Oliphant Photography
    • 32 GB Memory Card ($20 value)
    Schedule of Events:
    • April 25th: mod premium strap and lens saver review to be posted on Mama on a Green Mission
    • April 26 - Photography Tips from Audrey Oliphant Photography
    • April 27 - Jill-e Designs review to be posted on Eco Baby Mama Drama
    • April 28 - Jill-e Designs review to be posted on Mama on a Green Mission
    • April 29 - Photography Tips from Audrey Oliphant Photography
    • April 30 - Jill-e Designs review to be posted on We Have it All
    • May 1 - Jill-e Designs review to be posted on Formula Mom
    • May 2 - Photography Tips from Audrey Oliphant Photography
    • May 3 - Jill-e Designs review to be posted on Sweep Tight
    • May 4 - Tiny Prints feature
    Note that the photography tips from Audrey Oliphant Photography will be posted on Mama on a Green Mission
     
    Enter to win by filling out the form below.
     
    Good Luck!

    Wednesday, April 24, 2013

    Help End Child Hunger and #Win an Autographed Cody Simpson CD and $40 Visa GC | #ChildHunger


    Nearly 17 Million Children Face Hunger in the U.S.

    Last month I told you about the Child Hunger Ends Here Campaign that ConAgra Foods created because of the nearly 17 million children in America who face hunger.  ConAgra Foods has joined forces with Feeding America to engage families across the U.S. and encourage them to get involved. The ConAgra Foods Foundation and Feeding America have donated more than 275 million pounds of food and invested more than $36 million to combat child hunger since 1993.
     
    I explained that you can help by shopping and purchasing ConAgra Foods products that feature the red thumb tack like you see in the images posted here in this post. Once you get home from shopping you can enter the code.
     
    Have You Had the Chance to Help?
     
    Have you had the chance to shop and enter codes in the box provided? Have you been able to help in other ways? Besides just shopping and entering the codes, there are many other ways you can help contribute to this campaign.
    • Ask your church to gather donations.
    • Organize a play date with other local moms and their children.
    • Put together a fundraiser like a local car wash or spaghetti dinner.
     
    Celebrities Involved
     
    Musical artists lending their voices to spread awareness for child hunger include:
    • Tori Kelly
    • Amber Riley
    • Cody Simpson
    Be sure to download Cody Simpson‘s and Amber Riley‘s version of the song “Fill a Heart” today.

    If you have a moment, please that the Child Hunger Ends Here Awareness Survey.

    Are You Ready to Win?!?

    Win Cody Simpson


    You can win an autographed Cody Simpson CD and a $40 GC.
    Enter to win by filling out the form below!
    Good Luck!

    Tuesday, April 23, 2013

    Wordless Wednesday w/linky | Happy 4th Birthday to Gracie



    Happy Wordless Wednesday!
     
    Gracie turned four years old this past week... and it brought up a lot of memories. Lots of random memories, so bear with me. So if you're here to look at Wordless Wednesday photos - scan down and take a peek and skip all my babbling.
     
    I started blogging when Gracie was a couple months old, which is when I started doing child care from my home. I quit working outside of the home the day I went into labor with her and staying home with a bunch of little kids who were not mine became tough after a couple of months - so I made this blog to vent and try to stay sane.... and this is what it turned into. Crazy. 
     
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