My Healthy Plus-size Pregnancy
February 9, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Plus Size Birth is my new labor of love following a beautiful pregnancy and birthing experience. First came a love for my husband in 1999, then our marriage in July 2008, and most recently six months “trying” for that baby in the baby carriage. We had decided the month we conceived to stop [...]

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Broadway Musical “Spring Awakening” Ticket Giveaway
November 21, 2009 – 6:28 pm | 7 Comments
Broadway Musical “Spring Awakening” Ticket Giveaway

This giveaway is closed.  The winner has been notified.  Thanks to those of you that entered.
Broadway’s most talked about new musical Spring Awakening is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in recent memory.   Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to [...]

King Soopers $20 Gift Card Giveaway
November 21, 2009 – 12:05 am | Comments Off
King Soopers $20 Gift Card Giveaway

This giveaway is CLOSED.  Thanks so much for entering.  ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING!!  The winner was notified.
This is the time of year where we have family and friends near.  Thanks is in the air and kindness abounds.  It is a great time for giving, which is exactly what King Soopers is doing for one of our [...]

Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review
November 18, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Harmony LiteRider Backless Booster Seat Review

Harmony LiteRider Backless has a booster car seat that makes it easy and affordable to insure your child’s safety in every car they ride in.  This booster seat is ideal for children who are too old to want to sit in a car seat, but not big enough to be safe without one.  It fits [...]

Win A Life’s Sweet Keepsake Photo Book (a $129.99 value)
November 16, 2009 – 8:37 am | Comments Off
Win A Life’s Sweet Keepsake Photo Book (a $129.99 value)

**CONTEST CLOSED. Congratulations to winner Pam Gibbs!**I cannot tell you how many pitches I receive for photo books. I dismiss most for the primary reason I do not have time to sit down and manually put together an album. But I always feel guilty about all the photos that sit on my computer’s hard drive.
And [...]

House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway
November 14, 2009 – 12:13 am | Comments Off
House of Arden Designer Tutu Review/Giveaway

Is there anything as cute as a precious little girl?  Okay, other than a handsome little boy.  For this review, we are going to focus on our girls.  I know this sounds horrible, but when I learned I was having a girl, I begged the Dr. to make her a boy.  Of course, the minute [...]

Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause
November 12, 2009 – 5:47 am | Comments Off
Mile High Mamas Gather For Fun Evening to Benefit a Great Cause

On Tuesday night, Colorado’s most influential social media moms were on a mission.
A large group of Mile High Mamas gathered at Morton’s steakhouse to sample their delicious new Bar Bites menu (shameless plug: these delicious appetizers are only $5 from 5-6:30 p.m and 9 p.m-close).
Our charity-driven partner Mom It Forward assisted us in presenting [...]

Magic Lantern..Lighting the Path to Literacy!
November 11, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Magic Lantern..Lighting the Path to Literacy!

I have been working with a great lady that creates wonderful writing products for our children.   The name of her company is Magic Lantern.  These products are geared towards helping our kiddos get excited about literacy.  As we know, it can be hard to find products that excite kids about reading and learning in general.  The [...]

What Ford’s new technology, babies and boob jobs have in common
November 9, 2009 – 7:00 am | 13 Comments
What Ford’s new technology, babies and boob jobs have in common

In March 1996 I was hit and run over by a semi-truck while driving on the freeway. I obviously survived. I should not have. My car was broadsided by the semi and after a deadly pinball machine game, I wound up splattered against the median. The semi’s tire tracks mere inches behind my seat.
An experience [...]

Nothing Bundt Cakes is Nothing Bundt Delicious!!
November 7, 2009 – 1:33 am | Comments Off
Nothing Bundt Cakes is Nothing Bundt Delicious!!

Sometimes I find something so yummy and wonderful that I just have to share it with someone.  Who better to share with than you guys?   My sister lived in Texas and she was the one to originally introduce me to this amazing bakery.   It is called Nothing Bundt Cakes.  I was so excited to find that one existed [...]

MFS Eyewear…Protection for Our Children’s Eyes!
November 4, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
MFS Eyewear…Protection for Our Children’s Eyes!

This giveaway is CLOSED.  Thank you for your entries.  The winner has been notified.
Everyone knows the importance of protecting our eyes from the sun.  Unfortunately, sometimes we just don’t worry about it like we should.  After this past weeks snow, we should have been reminded of just how bright the sun can be on our [...]