JCPenney recently announced a permanent markdown of at least 40 percent on all it’s merchandise – a preemptive move to introduce a tiered strategy of ongoing promotions to offer consumers more value. Wouldn’t it be nice if all department stores followed suit? Since it’s likely they won’t, now is a good time to brush up on your [...]
Wordless Wednesday 1/25/12
Isn’t she beautiful?!?
Infant Meningitis Awareness
When I had my son, I was your normal, first time mom. I freaked out about all kinds of things with him. You would have thought it would have gotten a tad better when I had my daughter, and while some things did, being that she was born in October during the start of cold [...]
The Best Banana Muffin Recipe
My kids LOVE bananas. Usually when I have bananas in the house, they don’t last long. But like everything else, there are times when they don’t get eaten and end up turning brown. And heaven forbid there be a spot on the banana peel! The other day I had 6 bananas that did not get [...]
Progresso Souper You Ultimate Giveaway!
As the ball dropped and 2011 ended and 2012 began, I couldn’t help but think about what my goals and resolutions for the new year would be. Like usual, my first resolution or goal (as I would rather say it) was to lose weight. You see, in 2011 I was able to lost 50lbs. That’s [...]
I hate Bullies
I am one sad mama right now. For quite awhile now my son has been coming home from school and when you ask him how his day was, he says “horrible”. Now if you know my son you would know that he is a child that is full of life, has a laugh that starts [...]
The Printable Planner for Moms Giveaway!
Do you long to be organized, but don’t know where to start? I have a smartphone that I love, but I am old school when it comes to having this need to write things down. So while I keep my calendar up to date on my smartphone, I also write it down as well. I [...]
How to Make Super Cute and Easy Elmo Cupcakes
When my friend Cali showed me the Elmo cupcakes she made for her niece’s first birthday, I just KNEW I had to post them for all to see! Now I am HORRIBLE at cake decorating and I know I could make these! All you need is: Your favorite cake mix Jumbo marshmallows Oreo cookies Red [...]
Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks Four Winner Giveaway!
I’ve written before about my son having ADHD. We’ve taken him off his medication and things have gone really well. One thing that really helps is making sure that we really watch what he eats. And of course, with a headstrong seven year old, that’s not always easy! One thing we really try to eliminate [...]
