tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81702694741822107662023-11-16T07:11:48.930-08:00Diaries of a SuperMom... Ok, it's just me :)Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-40076606598726580392009-09-10T17:49:00.000-07:002009-09-10T18:07:12.117-07:00Mambo SproutsIf I could afford it, I'd switch over to all organic products. I really think they have a better impact on your body, and the environment overall. We buy what we can organic, but there are some companies out there that are trying to make organic products more affordable. Mambo Sprouts is one of those companies. <br /><br />Recently, I signed up for Mambo Sprouts' back to school coupon books, which is filled with coupons for organic snacks and foods. Now, they're offering a giveaway of a reusable bag filled with natural and organic products, valued at $100.00! By blogging about it, I'm getting an entry to win the bag. Yay! So, if you're a mom of young children or you know someone who is, let them know about Mambo Sprouts coupon books and giveaway. <br /><br />You can order the coupon book <a href="http://www.mambosprouts.com/coupons/free_coupons.php">here</a>. <br /><br />You can learn how to enter the giveaway <a href="http://www.mambosprouts.com/contests-giveaways.php">here</a>. <br /><br />Not only do they send out coupon books, but they also offer printable online <a href="http://coupons.mambosprouts.com/online_coupons">e-coupons</a> for natural and organic products. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-30235966734928842712009-03-28T14:19:00.000-07:002009-03-28T16:07:16.058-07:00Lilly's Birthday Outfit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.62230135.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.62230135.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I just had to share what I ordered for Lilly to wear for her birthday party! Her party will be Saturday, April 25th at our house. I haven't decided the time, yet, but it will be in the afternoon: after her nap.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-42854174407175392122009-02-23T16:56:00.000-08:002009-02-24T10:25:10.580-08:00The sweetest laugh you'll ever hear!!<div><br /></div><div>I thought you guys might enjoy hearing Lillian laughing - I know I DO! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwjD70ToJSIBr1Cb9OQ7nEgRGkdD5ix1TUs4mPvUtAtCNWLByWNuvrABSimL7CtMWQJ9robK1nBSXe0c8Tprg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Also, you guys need to leave comments on these posts so I know you're reading them and you like them!!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks! :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-36630853947513511442009-02-23T16:00:00.000-08:002009-02-24T18:55:49.860-08:00A New Year, A New BeginningSo I haven't written in a while; packing, Christmas, moving, trying to get settled in - I have been busy! We are liking the new house and area. It's like the best of both worlds. Not too crowded (like Wesley Chapel was getting) but not too country either. We've got almost everywhere I would want or need to shop on a regular basis right near by. And then Atlanta's only like 30 mins away! <div>Getting used to things weather related has been interesting! I really can't believe how different Georgia is from Florida and it's only one state away (lol). Things like needing to let the water drip so the pipes don't freeze is always fun. We've learned our lesson three times now so far! :) Then, our car battery died and we had to get it replaced. OH, and I can't forget when the heater froze so we didn't have any heat. NOT COOL. Shall I mention the washer that wasn't properly hooked up and the first time we tried to use it... - well, the laundry room got soaked - Thank God it was a separate room of the house, though, right? :) You might be interested to know, too, that Lillian put BOTH our power plugs to our computers in her mouth and they BOTH stopped working - on the same day. LOL. Chad got his replaced for free, thankfully, and mine miraculously started working a few days later. She is in to everything these days... (Oh, and she unharmed from putting cord in her mouth, in case you were wondering!)</div><div>Aside from the minor mishaps and difficulties, our life here in Georgia has been pretty smooth. I love the weather, and the pretty scenery that is all around us. We have a large yard and there are always a bunch of birds that just congregate in our yard and chirp and sing. I DO miss being able to just call up one of my friends and hang out, though. We are working on trying to find some friends up here...</div><div>We do love our church and our youth group, and things are coming along VERY well so far. We are really pleased with how well the youth is coming along. I started working for the church this week (only 5hrs/wk). I am enjoying it and Lillian is enjoying the change of scenery during the day, too. </div><div>Here's an update on Lilly: She talking A LOT saying her dada's and doda's and dodee's and all the little sounds she makes, although she is not very quiet about it! :) She is trying SUPER hard to say dog, too. And it is really starting to sound like it! :) She points at Princess and tries to say it (lol). She has been crawling for a while now, and she walks along the furniture and makes her way around the house, getting in to anything and everything she can reach! She has stood by herself several times for approximately 30 seconds, so I think walking is in the near future. Babies change sooo much in the first year; it really is amazing. Well, it really just shows how amazing GOD is!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's it for now, but I do have other things I'd like to talk about - so, hopefully I can get around to blogging about them. For instance, I've been doing really well cooking at home (mainly bc we haven't had the money to dine out! lol), and I'd like to share a little about it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned. </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-64487788371972264562009-01-20T20:21:00.001-08:002009-01-20T20:27:09.700-08:00Swagbucks.comHave you heard of this site yet? "Swagbucks are the web's premier digital dollar" as it says on their homepage. Basically, you 'win' swagbucks for using their search engine, and you can redeem the bucks for cool stuff. I just got a $5 Starbucks giftcard in the mail from redeeming Swagbucks that I won. Want to sign up? Go <a href="http://swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=227287">here</a> and you'll be added as one of my friends - And when you earn bucks, I do too. I have to admit it was pretty cool to get Starbucks for just doing my regular surfing on the web! :) I'm so glad I found this site. Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-62515533189207417162009-01-20T10:37:00.000-08:002009-02-24T11:02:29.068-08:00Free Sample of Rachel Ray's Nutrish for DogsCheck it out <a href="http://switchtonutrish.com/index.php">here</a> and get a free sample for your dog! :)<div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to check <a href="http://walmart.triaddigital.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Trials.aspx">Walmart</a>, too, for their free samples available. </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-89304859230428793462009-01-17T15:42:00.000-08:002009-01-17T16:37:02.682-08:00Cute Video of Lilly<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx0Rzqh3FTa2bvEyJxLr4IrSwBQYfzd0I0QoTyWtVt-6FwkHd71cnCqWtuvQe6KA0XhuZkCj_kVJeqTBSaAyw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>I said there would be more to come, right? :)</div><div>I can be pretty quick sometimes.. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-43589251758857567502009-01-17T14:22:00.000-08:002009-01-17T14:51:35.824-08:00Funny Stuff<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dybl_mijOFtXMMlvyqcbwRfHA8LVpmGf3RS03yW8CMJC7vpoS93IYyO-mTrdBLO1icR8YLV5Dc3sEgM9Xea_A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div>This is a cute video Chad and I made with our new Flip video camera, thanks to my mom, for Christmas. </div><div><br /></div><div>More cute videos to come!</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-42460488294350494602008-12-03T08:21:00.000-08:002008-12-03T08:43:28.237-08:00Movin on up!On January 1st, Chad and I will be moving to Georgia! We are moving to be the youth pastors at Whitewater church in Fayetteville. We are super excited because we have known that God has wanted us in full time ministry since before we got married. And we have been out of full time ministry for 2 whole years now. Chad and I pretty much knew that we would end up moving away, but it is hard to see how many people are sad to see us go!<div>So, for the next few weeks we will not only be getting ready for Christmas, but getting ready to move. We will be packing, looking for jobs, and of course, a place to live! Keep us in your prayers. </div><div>The youth pastor position is part-time right now because the church is only two months old, so Chad will have to find another full time job as well. I am hoping to find something I can do from home (but I have been hoping that for several months now!) :). I know God will provide for us. He is pretty cool like that. ;0)</div><div>Lillian is about to cut her 7th tooth (crazy I know). She is not crawling, yet, but starting to pick up on all fours and scoot backwards. It won't be long!</div><div>I just put my headbands online today, so we'll see if I get any sales from them? I am hoping to get a sewing machine after christmas to hopefully fix my buttonhole issue. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Love ya</div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-48534572158614951812008-11-13T09:24:00.001-08:002008-11-13T10:52:02.409-08:00My newest headband<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M3JHh1dL849gHXDFOhqxREmK4H0zEQVh_otb9einKjpRqKbjIPTQdltNI8Wz065gV-1L0rSaj_EyRNgWsmDXzF5MTitTuJUSLBLD-8kV6RspaYhTZhKXFs6Gxnqg9p8VtZUCg2OPBN8/s1600-h/DSC02818.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7M3JHh1dL849gHXDFOhqxREmK4H0zEQVh_otb9einKjpRqKbjIPTQdltNI8Wz065gV-1L0rSaj_EyRNgWsmDXzF5MTitTuJUSLBLD-8kV6RspaYhTZhKXFs6Gxnqg9p8VtZUCg2OPBN8/s200/DSC02818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268195281948293282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMAeNMaFLeaZwvpcFtgTUhGawgyMr9wEaJTz08vY-NOjYk4y8haTAwEtmYLI99K63bycqdcF7j5NysXHfOpLKyeW36CVBTblCAWzCAAPkVCXJVyTZ-RZ2EpkHm3VEwwiKdBLNSShLqvo/s1600-h/DSC02820.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMAeNMaFLeaZwvpcFtgTUhGawgyMr9wEaJTz08vY-NOjYk4y8haTAwEtmYLI99K63bycqdcF7j5NysXHfOpLKyeW36CVBTblCAWzCAAPkVCXJVyTZ-RZ2EpkHm3VEwwiKdBLNSShLqvo/s200/DSC02820.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268195278715810674" /></a><br /><div>I finished this headband this morning! I am excited about putting these up for sale. I am thinking around $6.00 for a price, but it took me approximately 2 hours to finish it! At $6, that's only $3/hr not including materials. Lol. Not a very good money maker. I know I will get faster as I do it more, but they are a lot of work. Almost more work than they're worth. I'll see how they sell. If they don't sell very well, I will probably try to come up with a new design (because sewing button holes are really hard!). </div><div><br /></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-28599494289211254272008-11-04T08:55:00.000-08:002008-11-04T09:04:58.744-08:00business business<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPbZeBz3yfRlBI8LvV2j2Ly6Wt_pBqbqy6fyqCG61c3_taP4VSOMFt0EM9VvxGp3K3MZoCZM_Zd11kPCcyjl6O0068NPUpzEi6mNaAuWI6Veuje3MmvVgHimUWHu4Ty-VwlHfk11nk3I/s1600-h/DSC02770.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 165px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPbZeBz3yfRlBI8LvV2j2Ly6Wt_pBqbqy6fyqCG61c3_taP4VSOMFt0EM9VvxGp3K3MZoCZM_Zd11kPCcyjl6O0068NPUpzEi6mNaAuWI6Veuje3MmvVgHimUWHu4Ty-VwlHfk11nk3I/s200/DSC02770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264848516333614514" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKjvREs1-n_VUVRXV1EZdGGGVfAD6LveeIUroMN7WRnLFgw3g-ZhnDsiHgKiWECmArVCLDL7zXZrL8lgLN_KJRR30sypsXDtPDdESqwoQin8tI5GBQth1c-cxMHDTTzps1ySMTFdUQDg/s1600-h/DSC02774.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUKjvREs1-n_VUVRXV1EZdGGGVfAD6LveeIUroMN7WRnLFgw3g-ZhnDsiHgKiWECmArVCLDL7zXZrL8lgLN_KJRR30sypsXDtPDdESqwoQin8tI5GBQth1c-cxMHDTTzps1ySMTFdUQDg/s200/DSC02774.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264848511069283474" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXpZqG4QgLoR5SsHVTI1ftdGqGdOgdYIYyJgEKtEKCvuawPJxnNWRyjgySMXwevOLsfUWoKst_Q3NiGySs_sJpEab5wOdQPqXA-25qjwCZxR4r4Dv_SKE6x-CFqbMg5BEOqPGIvAU9J0/s1600-h/DSC02773.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpXpZqG4QgLoR5SsHVTI1ftdGqGdOgdYIYyJgEKtEKCvuawPJxnNWRyjgySMXwevOLsfUWoKst_Q3NiGySs_sJpEab5wOdQPqXA-25qjwCZxR4r4Dv_SKE6x-CFqbMg5BEOqPGIvAU9J0/s200/DSC02773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264848507866326978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSy0ifbEZZnsDNOYzP_bacrguCAB6-05vOVTvexKbsSsCLymD1k1kNOh3Ys97mopGxvzl1240m35zYjifIu0Gxk8i3tTwuKWcKDCqD-zuKr2Z-jbNpyGQ1KuIotXl9U6kjUKANMJ9ISM/s1600-h/DSC02773.JPG"><br /></a>Above are pictures of my first working sample headband and my second paid order for a baby wipes container. :)Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-930848010753162772008-11-03T09:23:00.000-08:002008-11-03T09:26:10.311-08:00FREE STARBUCKSFree brewed coffee at starbucks tomorrow if you tell them you voted! I saw it on facebook. :) Just thought I would let you know!Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-23267942102943069232008-10-29T20:47:00.000-07:002008-10-29T21:53:09.799-07:00Craziness!Hmm.. Craziness! That word describes my life for the past week or two.. I am sad because I haven't had time to blog, though (or even time to read my favorite blogs)!<div><br /></div><div>I feel like I have been going non-stop... and I still am!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Meal-planning??</span> Let's just say <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">'down the drain' </span>if you will! This should be something that's easy and comes naturally... for some reason I find it more difficult and time consuming... BUT, yesterday I had a Pampered Chef party and learned something that might make things easier. Power cooking. Power cooking is when you prepare meals ahead of time to store in your freezer so they are a breeze when you go to cook them for dinner. Last night we put 3 meals in my freezer - all chicken recipes. Chicken stir-fry, chicken tortilla soup, and smokey black bean chicken roll ups. The recipes are really good and they serve 6 people (supposedly). We had the smokey black bean chicken roll ups tonight and they were really good. All I had to do was pull it out of the freezer and let it thaw, then warm it up on the stove with a few toppings. It was nice not having to worry about what was for dinner and wondering if I was going to have time to cook it because of Lilly's eating schedule. We had about half left over and we are going to eat it for lunch tomorrow! Yum.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Business news...</span> I have my second paid order for the wipes, and a few people interested, but they are all local people. I haven't had any orders from the websites I've set up online. Any tips on how to get online orders???</div><div>Aside from that, I have also started making baby headbands! I am trying to get all the kinks worked out right now, but as soon as I have my finished product I will put it up here for you guys to see. I decided to try to make headbands because I know it hard to find ones for babies that are not completely elastic. The elastic ones leave indentions in the babies head and look really awful when you take them off (and it has to be uncomfortable for them!). Soo.. I thought I might be able to make one with only small elastic in the back and adjustable with buttons, so they will fit the baby for than just a few weeks. :) Future items I am looking to make are personalized sippy cups. I am going to use the same idea as I did for the baby wipes container, but put them on the sippy cups! I think it will be cute. I am excited about it. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Lillian news:</span> Lillian has been sick with a cold for almost two weeks now! (Maybe that's why I've been so much more busy...!) She is much better today and seems to be getting better daily. Monday I took her to the doctor just to make sure, and she is doing well - just a minor cold. She weighed in at 18lb 8oz, though! </div><div>New things with her: I have started using a sippy cup with her already (because she doesn't like a bottle), she is starting to sit up on her own, we are trying to introduce baby foods, and she is starting to be a lot more vocal. She makes the sounds 'ma-ma' and 'la-la' <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">a lot</span> now. Oh, and I can't forget that she has her first tooth! :) She gets cuter every day!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">What else is new? </span>We had a yard sale saturday and made $120.00! We are looking to sell our dining room set, too, to make some extra money and get a smaller, more portable, new one. I think we are going to put it on craigslist. Also, In my deal finding last week, I got 12 Omaha steak burgers for $3.98 (including shipping)! We had some for lunch today and they were good. </div><div><br /></div><div>I think that's it for now! I hope to be blogging regularly again soon. I have some other things I'd like to tell you. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Love ya.</div><div><br /></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-55474941023228162462008-10-19T23:06:00.000-07:002008-10-19T23:19:58.491-07:00My first order!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwaSsbw586lkcD_azNEXKunh_rmJSPx1UcVDVfC8QWCATw-5yTosvVX-StK_rsS3M4vjp2eDXY35J4DmUG1L1_TNj-pSS4x0hzrTmiXwEBGzWiZolGEJ_CMddYeK9KfpDgxbYKSwLP50/s1600-h/DSC02740.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAwaSsbw586lkcD_azNEXKunh_rmJSPx1UcVDVfC8QWCATw-5yTosvVX-StK_rsS3M4vjp2eDXY35J4DmUG1L1_TNj-pSS4x0hzrTmiXwEBGzWiZolGEJ_CMddYeK9KfpDgxbYKSwLP50/s200/DSC02740.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259116768438477282" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZig0OHj1DM74caATRAOGXJwtP5NSYJWmJoh2T2QlFGETQci9MIIdpGmSIB-tMnlJPkpuTun5767cLnW2nGr6yoxNbx1xdlPc5R2LMlP0cM8aDbQai-VmpVzh2QyOjvVwjr_i9YzwGiA4/s1600-h/DSC02741.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZig0OHj1DM74caATRAOGXJwtP5NSYJWmJoh2T2QlFGETQci9MIIdpGmSIB-tMnlJPkpuTun5767cLnW2nGr6yoxNbx1xdlPc5R2LMlP0cM8aDbQai-VmpVzh2QyOjvVwjr_i9YzwGiA4/s200/DSC02741.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259116203311293746" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxHZohWjwTe3xdKZJwC1OwKPPKUGtPqSQD7JdRVXLO_zOcekr08OKA_7CN_cCsNyHQ72vPXNnPiLH-dFEDWbFOSB2Kq91XYVogNQJmPiUkSXXy0vXHlKaa1xlTHCh0oP-k9qaP-S4cH0/s1600-h/DSC02740.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"> </a><br />Here is the wipes container I designed for my first<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> PAID</span> order. Yay! <div><br /></div><div>Well, I haven't gotten paid, yet, but I know she's good for it. hehe. </div><div><br /></div><div>How do you like it? </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-13766739592532578522008-10-16T21:31:00.001-07:002008-10-16T21:43:34.558-07:00A Birthday Tea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm8MjoShXbdWRmlrNhSdWkWoCvIGfpCCKyVF35sygp5SQat_fkVMgfMZOTL4_rcl1TB9eVJTiPkzKOWdOfw19JbgLnQMvJ76BjnYZri52KSF4mLP7GdTvSNkcPA1gk1rdOXl9N_mOK0w/s1600-h/DSC02701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZm8MjoShXbdWRmlrNhSdWkWoCvIGfpCCKyVF35sygp5SQat_fkVMgfMZOTL4_rcl1TB9eVJTiPkzKOWdOfw19JbgLnQMvJ76BjnYZri52KSF4mLP7GdTvSNkcPA1gk1rdOXl9N_mOK0w/s200/DSC02701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257976066027759458" /></a>This is a picture of me and Lillian from my birthday tea! :) For those of you who are following my pictures on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielleandfamily">flickr</a> I wasn't able to upload all the pictures from the tea because I have used my 100mb of space per month already. Bummer. :( You can't see the rest of the pictures until November I guess. This is one of the ones that's not on there, though. <div><br /></div><div>Love ya!</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-29719767916640593112008-10-16T21:07:00.000-07:002008-10-16T21:31:09.528-07:00Finished!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6igLK9aa6qoLlDt4twa1iWaCt-GI-jQjVOs19F67nfNo8ycMcW_X7ZSkg2PscwXGNbnvvY4JTWHrUkJTqbAjb1jShOEJ0zAbN9xFF4ahsSw2g_di_WlrvUCGGlbpRIu0DLNrYhsEF7JI/s1600-h/DSC02714.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6igLK9aa6qoLlDt4twa1iWaCt-GI-jQjVOs19F67nfNo8ycMcW_X7ZSkg2PscwXGNbnvvY4JTWHrUkJTqbAjb1jShOEJ0zAbN9xFF4ahsSw2g_di_WlrvUCGGlbpRIu0DLNrYhsEF7JI/s200/DSC02714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257974919513023314" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukvvhTAu41mInaGkWB_zCVVoWfCOgyOjJjO-Kvsu7SHrSQhqz-Mskt7zegxjhyphenhyphenA_OflUD34n8n5fkjAwjUFC0pKdHnY0a4-8vdIGaYVnCIegMqGHqNFuIm3lJrQvYtOUR_MhgJ-YGtuU/s1600-h/DSC02716.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukvvhTAu41mInaGkWB_zCVVoWfCOgyOjJjO-Kvsu7SHrSQhqz-Mskt7zegxjhyphenhyphenA_OflUD34n8n5fkjAwjUFC0pKdHnY0a4-8vdIGaYVnCIegMqGHqNFuIm3lJrQvYtOUR_MhgJ-YGtuU/s200/DSC02716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257974923935508386" /></a><br /><br />Yay! I am so excited I have finished my three samples! Here they are!<div>These were made for friends of mine; two baby boys and one girl.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Tell me what you think!</div><div><br /></div><div>I would also like you to tell anyone you know that might want one that I am selling them. I think I have decided on a price of $9.00 each for them. If you are family, I will definitely give you a discount. </div><div><br /></div><div>In my previous blog, I posted all the fabrics I have right now, but if someone wants a specific color/design I will go out and find it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again!</div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-60156540537680914772008-10-14T21:59:00.001-07:002008-10-14T22:21:01.269-07:00Second Sample<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWTNYfQlbR1A4jYbWYsW1RS0rmU95JTYuypck3hBHfyD0q-9qP7tzz1JzydYhAUsY-asvVGrzCJHLmWY-xvi42UrOwijnexxxvyIWXJuvGu8LqvDF9gBAEcAQtQJp3OvrSeZrdyHK3Yo/s1600-h/DSC02685.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWTNYfQlbR1A4jYbWYsW1RS0rmU95JTYuypck3hBHfyD0q-9qP7tzz1JzydYhAUsY-asvVGrzCJHLmWY-xvi42UrOwijnexxxvyIWXJuvGu8LqvDF9gBAEcAQtQJp3OvrSeZrdyHK3Yo/s200/DSC02685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257242372822008690" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here is the backside of my second sample. I think this one is so cute. :) I can't put the other side on till this one dries... and I want to go out and get ribbon to decorate the front with!</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-73358169101879852392008-10-13T23:06:00.001-07:002008-10-13T23:22:03.880-07:00Another Birthday Gift!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRhl8yZ_bo3-hATVL94FF4jAOek_LsZDk9f5xSaOC3Ht-BH-8ifFpZBzIgSrJB3dwmMltJbMgwplnZHKJdFDOXWNZt1yxmWBMgfHa6yLAdzyQuomYNTkyMk6ntXLf-cj4Y49gOhbEZVY/s1600-h/DSC02683.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRhl8yZ_bo3-hATVL94FF4jAOek_LsZDk9f5xSaOC3Ht-BH-8ifFpZBzIgSrJB3dwmMltJbMgwplnZHKJdFDOXWNZt1yxmWBMgfHa6yLAdzyQuomYNTkyMk6ntXLf-cj4Y49gOhbEZVY/s200/DSC02683.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256887410919907506" /></a><br />Thank you to Ryan and Stephanie for this birthday gift. It is so adorable. There are personalized notecards with envelopes as well as tags and stickers in the plastic envelope on the bottom. <a href="http://smbriones.etsy.com">Stephanie</a> sells stuff like this on <a href="http://www.etsy.com">etsy</a>. Check her out!<div><br /></div><div><br /><div>I love you guys and miss you, too. :)</div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-45014847141426966472008-10-13T22:44:00.000-07:002008-10-13T23:06:26.330-07:00Personalized Wipes Container<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4V-vC25IdX-tYIYKtvSP0vzgPbpuF1xvrcgMUQ4zg-4cDgSco8Ezw_WYsbIpDrvItXycOKDYgk170yT2Yb8ep016to1s8rRGOXlDkHlipCcgVHz-wbwhhFyjaU0-ZPHfQzwgba-wuF8/s1600-h/DSC02681.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4V-vC25IdX-tYIYKtvSP0vzgPbpuF1xvrcgMUQ4zg-4cDgSco8Ezw_WYsbIpDrvItXycOKDYgk170yT2Yb8ep016to1s8rRGOXlDkHlipCcgVHz-wbwhhFyjaU0-ZPHfQzwgba-wuF8/s200/DSC02681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256882300230686962" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqM-Uytxllc2XnotxMtYppKdvX__xlN_FhtBYIlV96PP1NG9HC9Wk0L5rcwb1CMUDzIJpAV77EHHCpqjf-WfaHFlL16jnESySDrSc-XKKHEag_fwBXEPL9DHxbQbSutqFugB1lNQsZJWs/s1600-h/DSC02682.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqM-Uytxllc2XnotxMtYppKdvX__xlN_FhtBYIlV96PP1NG9HC9Wk0L5rcwb1CMUDzIJpAV77EHHCpqjf-WfaHFlL16jnESySDrSc-XKKHEag_fwBXEPL9DHxbQbSutqFugB1lNQsZJWs/s200/DSC02682.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256882303812534130" /></a><br /><div>Here are two pictures of my first one. The first picture is of the back of the wipes container and the second is of the front. Think anyone will buy them? I hope so..</div><div>This one was obviously made for a boy, but I already have other fabrics to make different ones. I don't think I did too bad for my first try. I am going to work on two more samples before I start trying to sell them. I am thinking of doing some different detail around the edges of the large fabric piece on the front. I haven't figured out what yet, though. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the other fabrics I have. I can't wait to do some of them! I am all about the girl ones as you can tell. :)</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNzXsVOW5FxODRAXMWyFVJPyHICF34ONfH2VomvXWayV25TGoTB_LEOISzVSWXl3IhzRNdueUh9Zy1plAEyFwtOddyKqatp1Dk7K5Q1mN0TA_1kNQkdBj7nUaYIQMjS1xsLkOqCY5qK0/s1600-h/DSC02676.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNzXsVOW5FxODRAXMWyFVJPyHICF34ONfH2VomvXWayV25TGoTB_LEOISzVSWXl3IhzRNdueUh9Zy1plAEyFwtOddyKqatp1Dk7K5Q1mN0TA_1kNQkdBj7nUaYIQMjS1xsLkOqCY5qK0/s200/DSC02676.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256884239980198306" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmuAlLr1y-elJgjDjIExST2y4oYttXC4Z4IfYThmaeTeliQ6rcaRLQRMR3LBpN1QDnX08HQbmp22k1rHItTZGqUlpWSom9S3fK-qUPNQalcoWEyxXA27StAncLzAd42Tgk8DT-jRI4oI/s1600-h/DSC02677.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmuAlLr1y-elJgjDjIExST2y4oYttXC4Z4IfYThmaeTeliQ6rcaRLQRMR3LBpN1QDnX08HQbmp22k1rHItTZGqUlpWSom9S3fK-qUPNQalcoWEyxXA27StAncLzAd42Tgk8DT-jRI4oI/s200/DSC02677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256884243592253634" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYywhWUiEc1jTIkb8zuNgEhdbGR0K5oPyghyphenhyphenFnycZaWTBGJ_PfwPFEsqbmNAb1S_Mkc-xsT65Lpv-U-1gygI8RltReBWzvIqYGVT0F3r_Uh4zckBGaw7DVvuRbzf01QQnGMvpEjuXNYwU/s1600-h/DSC02678.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYywhWUiEc1jTIkb8zuNgEhdbGR0K5oPyghyphenhyphenFnycZaWTBGJ_PfwPFEsqbmNAb1S_Mkc-xsT65Lpv-U-1gygI8RltReBWzvIqYGVT0F3r_Uh4zckBGaw7DVvuRbzf01QQnGMvpEjuXNYwU/s200/DSC02678.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256884253316479314" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirYzzuCKlBty7Lov_Dn4Yxo_Ds4oVXQ2vfMjE1Bz3WX3V5eFfrgbwWzq28gy_1-EJSRJvt1kLo0wm82Hb4KH8VwZW0Qc_siAlsIIIHet436A7-0YVNVDtCLUtPZgJS8Adj95XJnJU1EmE/s1600-h/DSC02679.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirYzzuCKlBty7Lov_Dn4Yxo_Ds4oVXQ2vfMjE1Bz3WX3V5eFfrgbwWzq28gy_1-EJSRJvt1kLo0wm82Hb4KH8VwZW0Qc_siAlsIIIHet436A7-0YVNVDtCLUtPZgJS8Adj95XJnJU1EmE/s200/DSC02679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256884259679892962" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "> </span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQtqp2vBDraQ1gLukbQPfALVM0yGHXNdsuI403isV7qZiKo86lGVauaKVq7cqhDsZCfi5h6XRV6e88nU6Myp6cojayf84-NX1W5CuFWlthkfk8CEFdN5IncUZdULc7tVvkpEuqQLwPbY/s1600-h/DSC02680.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQtqp2vBDraQ1gLukbQPfALVM0yGHXNdsuI403isV7qZiKo86lGVauaKVq7cqhDsZCfi5h6XRV6e88nU6Myp6cojayf84-NX1W5CuFWlthkfk8CEFdN5IncUZdULc7tVvkpEuqQLwPbY/s200/DSC02680.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256884264207722066" style="cursor: pointer; " /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0p_G1BLYbfU-zthyphenhyphenRxv5mKX014snTI7pjPbs_G1c8KbdqpV-WYdSJIDAW3x69ONYpGzu3ZrAE97ji2l4sJEPYnlxevTTRsPC19wRaF9oBUM4qv7i6SMWWJzGRgp1RdwIwLBaG2rcEOs/s1600-h/DSC02672.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf0p_G1BLYbfU-zthyphenhyphenRxv5mKX014snTI7pjPbs_G1c8KbdqpV-WYdSJIDAW3x69ONYpGzu3ZrAE97ji2l4sJEPYnlxevTTRsPC19wRaF9oBUM4qv7i6SMWWJzGRgp1RdwIwLBaG2rcEOs/s200/DSC02672.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256886009634040658" style="cursor: pointer; " /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you know anyone who might want one, let me know! I haven't decided what I am going to charge yet either, though. </div><div><br /></div><div>Love ya. </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-82192634568903863172008-10-12T21:50:00.001-07:002008-10-12T21:58:28.402-07:00What's new with me<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiM3_mLA9nnWASpuLxz9-_dKBwcn0b9hDdNC2gH7HJTKAvB5jiXWYFWf13t4h4BLcf0BsGaWjmDQYkdeT-9z3KLXGXLSu_tEVkOP00WatippxrKJ-wOgDEo4KX57Id-kCbYq5YdNra0JI/s1600-h/DSC02670.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiM3_mLA9nnWASpuLxz9-_dKBwcn0b9hDdNC2gH7HJTKAvB5jiXWYFWf13t4h4BLcf0BsGaWjmDQYkdeT-9z3KLXGXLSu_tEVkOP00WatippxrKJ-wOgDEo4KX57Id-kCbYq5YdNra0JI/s200/DSC02670.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256496785192795986" /></a><br /><div>Check out this cute bracelet/watch I found while on vacation this week. Its a whole lot cuter than the 5lbs I found! lol :)</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">So, what else is new?</span></div><div>I am going to start selling (or trying to) personalized baby wipes containers. I am working on my first three samples for three of my friends with new babies. I will have some pictures up soon of my work. I bought all of my supplies and have been working diligently and excitedly since we got home from vacation. I am almost finished with my first one!</div><div>I can't wait to share these with you and see what you think. </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-58738175748462998892008-10-12T21:40:00.000-07:002008-10-12T21:50:35.480-07:00Free stuffSince I have started requesting free samples, here are some of the things I have received in the mail:<div><br /></div><div>Oprah magazine (Startsampling.com has lots of magazine subscriptions you can get for free)</div><div>Parents Magazine</div><div>TLC Kashi Cookie</div><div>Quaker Chewy granola bar</div><div>Vitamins</div><div>Decals for the Diaper Genie</div><div>Kotex</div><div>Huggies Diaper</div><div>Pampers training pants</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I know there are more but right now I can't remember...</div><div><br /></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-53999715990698322182008-10-12T20:57:00.000-07:002008-10-12T21:47:35.086-07:00Getting back on track<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Why is it that vacation gets you so off track? Maybe its because you have to pack your <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">entire house </span>(into your car) and live someplace different for a week. Or maybe it's because we are creatures of habit and getting us out of our routine causes chaos in our brains.<div>How is it that on vacation you have more time to do things and essentially less 'chores' to do but you can't find time to do the things that need to be done?<br /><div><br /></div><div>Whatever the case may be, I am totally messed up after this week!</div><div>Lillian has gone to bed at about 12am all week, opposed to her normal 'in bed by 10pm' that I could count on. I forgot about 3 (yes, three) bills while on vacation. We spent wayy more money than we had planned. I got 50 (ok 3) free magazines in the mail and didn't have the chance to read them. I only cooked one (yes, one) dinner while we were on vacation. (sad) </div><div><br /></div><div>I am not going to let it get me down, though! We have meals planned for all this week. I went grocery shopping yesterday and saved $12.00 on groceries by using coupons. Wow! I was so proud of myself. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have goals to set up new budget and spending tracking worksheets. You would think I would already have that sort of thing in place considering my degree and anal personality, but many things change when you have a child. Like not having the time, energy, or brain power to do things that you did with ease before. :o)</div><div>I also want to set up a master meal-plan list that we can post on the refrigerator and use it to choose our meals for the next week. New recipes can be added as they are discovered, but this will just be an easy way to decide at the beginning of the week what we want. And I need easy.</div><div>I would also like to organize my coupons better... and start getting the sunday paper to get more. Right now I am using a pink portfolio that my aunt got me to store them in while shopping. I used it for the first time yesterday and I think I liked it. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it for now. I have many other goals, but I'll share those later. :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To all my family who read this, I love you and miss you (especially today for some reason). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>P.S.</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEmx0aga96jshWNRImTpAs5gKqptdXD6tc_QtYbjRhR7aeAy3Gb8uO5PH3uVFC-WMxLoQxK1P7cb6FBPNp8mZX9rbBdS_TywpT1LYBmdFACTySCRS5lk0pPjbUkMVcqoKQvxtaV_-8bE/s1600-h/DSC02673.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrEmx0aga96jshWNRImTpAs5gKqptdXD6tc_QtYbjRhR7aeAy3Gb8uO5PH3uVFC-WMxLoQxK1P7cb6FBPNp8mZX9rbBdS_TywpT1LYBmdFACTySCRS5lk0pPjbUkMVcqoKQvxtaV_-8bE/s200/DSC02673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256495230183424082" style="cursor: pointer; " /></a><div>Here is what I have been drinking as I post this. :)<br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-43338817545669889502008-10-11T10:56:00.000-07:002008-10-11T13:05:37.485-07:00VacationThis vacation was different than others we have taken in the past... and not really what I would call "better". <div><br /></div><div>The place we stayed at was gorgeous! It was huge, very clean, very spacious. It had a full kitchen, washer/dryer.. all the amenities of home (and more - whirlpool tub big enough for 4!). But, it wasn't home - and Lilly knew that. </div><div>We tried to make it as much like home as we could - packing literally everything we could fit into the car. It was pretty scary. lol. There were some things we had to roll down the window to get access to, because if we opened the door things would fall out. In order to get to Lilly we would have to open the door and unload several things before being able to retrieve her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing that made this vacation different is that we are used to visiting <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">people. </span>This time, were pretty much by ourselves. Not that that's bad or anything, we just love being around people. </div><div>Plus, we have been trying to not spend money.. and that kind of doesn't work when you're on vacation. Sure, we could have cooked every single meal there, and gone to the pool... but what else is there to do without spending money??.. not a whole lot!</div><div>Greg and Kathy stayed with us<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> Saturday</span> night, and we went out to dinner <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday</span>. That was fun. Kathy also stayed Sunday night and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span> we went to the outlet mall and shopped all day - literally. That was fun, too. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday</span> we listened to a timeshare sales pitch and got $100 to the spa. :) I got a facial and it was lovely. (Btw.. we didn't buy a timeshare!)</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday</span>, I got sick. :( I was extremely tired, with a headache and muscle aches. We tried to go putt putt golfing (free at the facility), but it was too hot and I couldn't handle it not feeling well and all. Lillian was fussy, too. We bought some board games and played for the afternoon. For dinner, we decided we wanted to do our 'nice dinner out'. So, we picked the Melting Pot. Prepared to spend $130 on dinner (ouch!) we set out to the melting pot. BUT, Lillian was soooo fussy that we had to leave after our appetizer! A screaming baby in a nice restaurant like that is not cool...I even got some dirty stares. :( Wednesday will mark our second failed attempt at eating at the Melting Pot. We have vowed never to take Lillian again! lol. I have to admit, though, what we ate was excellent! We had spinach artichoke cheese dip and salad; mine was a cobb salad, Chad's was a caesar. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday,</span> I was feeling better and we went to the Florida mall and had more fun shopping. :) BUT, Chad got sick thursday night (same thing I had on Wednesday) and has been sick ever since! We went to dinner at Cattleman's steakhouse, but my steak was gross (had the texture of hamburger) so we got that taken off our bill. We probably won't ever go there again. </div><div>Yesterday (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Friday</span>), we tried to go to Old Town in Orlando... but it was lamer than we remembered and Chad was feeling so lousy that he didn't want to stay. So, we got something to eat and headed back to the resort to pack up. To make things even more interesting, Lillian has revolted at every meal we have tried to eat out since Wednesday which resulted in us having to pack up early and take to-go boxes of dinner just to get out of the restaurant. Not to mention the stares from other people...</div><div>Needless to say, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">today</span> I was happy to be coming home. Chad still feels terrible, but at least we are home now. Lillian seems to be acting better but she was sooo upset on the car ride home. I am wondering if she might be sick too??? </div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, and did I mention that I was without internet all week!? We are at this big fancy resort and they charge you $24.95 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">per computer</span> to use the internet for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">a week</span>. Well, we weren't going to pay that because it costs us $14.95 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">per month</span> for wireless in our entire house. But, I was able to get on the internet for a few minutes daily by connecting the bluetooth on Chad's phone to the computer and using the internet from his phone. Thank goodness we have unlimited data use. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hmm.. I think that's enough ranting for now. I am just happy to be back on my couch. Lillian is sleeping in her swing and chad is sleeping on the bed. Sure, I am dreading unpacking everything, but right now I am in my happy place. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I should have some pictures up on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielleandfamily">flickr</a> soon. Probably today. </div><div><br /></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-49676504891996659502008-10-02T21:37:00.000-07:002008-10-02T22:05:32.522-07:00Blog LoveSome of my favorite blogs...<div><br /></div><div>I wanted to let you know some of the blogs I am currently following. These have helped me to get lots of free samples, like feminine products, yummy food, and even magazine subscriptions. If you are in to coupons, too, these are excellent resources. Also, many of these blogs have giveaways and links to other blogs with giveaways. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.sageandsavvy.com/">1.Sage and Savvy</a> This blog is currently doing a giveaway for 16 bottles of <a href="http://www.drinktoglow.com/">Glow Mama</a> .</div><div><a href="http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/">2.Money Saving Mom</a></div><div><a href="http://mypreciouspennies.blogspot.com/">3.My Precious Pennies</a></div><div><a href="http://moneysavingmethods.blogspot.com/">4.Moneysavingmethods.com</a></div><div><a href="http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/">5.Freebies 4 Mom</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170269474182210766.post-73943385533362675812008-10-02T21:22:00.000-07:002008-10-02T22:07:26.153-07:00Happy early Birthday to me...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0zLlIm-FkNVo2x_fkKUaUM8wYvYHMMGyK-FD1A8y6aH-y7Vi2y-FnsvyPCCdxDpqRyADeFTxHaLUfXOVtOlonbUbDy9paOX1DxLBAh3fB-gOlfFpnGxUY8XwJpeBJammGqhnqFOzjr0/s1600-h/DSC02570.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0zLlIm-FkNVo2x_fkKUaUM8wYvYHMMGyK-FD1A8y6aH-y7Vi2y-FnsvyPCCdxDpqRyADeFTxHaLUfXOVtOlonbUbDy9paOX1DxLBAh3fB-gOlfFpnGxUY8XwJpeBJammGqhnqFOzjr0/s320/DSC02570.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252779559978174018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJWEO0BGwfHGhC8MCHIgIlrnGmtPPM2HJJ8fU03ZeJPSV41v3WciqzcuFiWqPwd7j4NJlBkM63AGNb5UByECosF2rJ304IC1v9-JjtStDRpw8wRFuc2zXThAoQMsFaZ1hjVRlQ0EMcY8/s1600-h/DSC02572.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJWEO0BGwfHGhC8MCHIgIlrnGmtPPM2HJJ8fU03ZeJPSV41v3WciqzcuFiWqPwd7j4NJlBkM63AGNb5UByECosF2rJ304IC1v9-JjtStDRpw8wRFuc2zXThAoQMsFaZ1hjVRlQ0EMcY8/s320/DSC02572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252779561621809234" /></a><br />My birthday isn't until the 15th, but I got some early presents! :)<div><br /></div><div>Thanks, mom, for these cute shoes! The buckles on each have a cute design. </div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14957410557452997807noreply@blogger.com0