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First Time Away From My Children Since They Were Born

Tomorrow my husband and I will leaving the iTwins with my parents and sisters for 4 days while we head down to Orlando for IZEAFest (a Social Media Conference). Last time I was on a plane I was 5 months pregnant with my son – …continue reading…

Sep 30, 2009 :: {17}

Picnik Photo Enhancing Tutorial and Premium Subscription Giveaway

UPDATED 10.6.09 with winner (see below) If you are like me and love to blog, chances are you also love to include photos in your posts. However, if you are NOT a professional photographer (as I am clearly not) and perhaps do not own a …continue reading…

Sep 28, 2009 :: {58}

Heading to IZEAFest in SeaWorld, Orlando next week

My iRISH Twins, the blog, was born back in March of this year. Like many other Moms out there, I started this as a way to connect with other parents and share my “Mommyhood” with others via the web. From writing personal stories or posting …continue reading…

Sep 25, 2009 :: {4}

Because this is their new thing…

They just HAVE to sit on top of each other no matter how many seats, how much carpet area, or available window sills there are… Happy Friday!

Sep 25, 2009 :: {7}

Around the Blogosphere with Moxie Media – Mona in Pennsyltucky

Today is day 4 of Moxie Media‘s Around the Blogosphere in 5 days. If you’ve been following, you’ve seen our mascot “Moxie Mona” in California, Texas, Florida and everywhere in between. Today, part of her stop is my state, Pennsylvania…or as I like to adoringly …continue reading…

Sep 24, 2009 :: {12}

Daddy’s turn to watch the Irish Twins…

…obvious by the rice cake chunk hanging out of my daughter’s mouth WHILE SHE’s UPSIDE-DOWN! At least my hubs always has his iPhone on hand to take photos of these choking-hazard scenarios he allows while Mommy just wanted to get her hair cut was out! …continue reading…

Sep 23, 2009 :: {7}

Harry Connick Jr. NEW album – Your Songs – Review and Giveaway

Category: music My Rating: Download it now via iTunes: UPDATED 9/29/09 :: WINNER POSTED BELOW It’s out today! The NEW Harry Connick Jr. Album, Your Songs. I tweeted about it earlier, and I wasn’t kidding about my excitement. Being a huge fan of “Big Band” …continue reading…

Sep 22, 2009 :: {73}

Because time flies when you’re having babies…

…and my “baby” girl is now 13½ months old! Just had to share this photo I snapped of her yesterday, where she just looks so much older. I can’t get over it. I remember this moment, last year…perfectly crisp in my mind… (taken 1 year …continue reading…

Sep 22, 2009 :: {15}

Our 2-year-old’s first haircut

While we’re still waiting for to grow some hair, ‘s hair has been OUT OF CONTROL lately! Hubs and I decided this weekend was time for his first haircut. My wonderful and talented friend who works at the local Hair Cuttery, has been both my …continue reading…

Sep 21, 2009 :: {11}

Bet you didn’t know the Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair Reclines?

She was basking in the freedom to lounge in her brother’s chair while he was at a safe distance eating his dinner. She wanted none of that table food stuff last night. Oh and of course she was watching Yo Gabba Gabba. For more photos …continue reading…

Sep 17, 2009 :: {11}

Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System Review (alternative to Proactiv)

Category: skincare My Rating: Probably one of the only things I can say “I LOVED” about being pregnant (other than feeling the baby kick!) was my skin. For some reason my pregnancy hormones graced me with that “pregnant glow”. My skin was remarkably clear and …continue reading…

Sep 16, 2009 :: {3}

My Simple Homemade Guacamole Recipe & Attempt At Avocado Trees

Whenever my hubs and I used to go out to eat, and I get to choose, it’s usually a Mexican Restaurant. On The Border is the closest without going into Philly. A big frozen margarita, fresh tortilla chips and endless guacamole is how I roll. …continue reading…

Sep 15, 2009 :: {19}

Every baby eebee’s adventures – DVD Review & GIVEAWAY!

***UPDATED*** Winner posted below… Many of you may not know that before I became a Mom, I was a teacher (Toddler-level) at the Goddard School. The core philosophy of the Goddard School was “learning through play”. That’s what Toddlers do best – it is THE …continue reading…

Sep 14, 2009 :: {60}

New (I’m a sucker) Toddler Shoes – Skechers Boys’ Hot Lights Sneakers

Bought the NEW Skechers Boys’ Hot Lights: Damager – Police sneakers for my 2 year old today at Kohls. So they are most-likely not that great for the environment…as sneaks with batteries surely cannot be recycled. The lights will probably stop working…if you hear screaming, …continue reading…

Sep 12, 2009 :: {6}

Sweet Cheeks

She’s thinking: “When will I be able to trade in these cheeks for some more hair?”… {my daughter , she’s 13 month old} Now the Mom Jen…she has some gorgeous hair…and a hot blog, so you should go check her out and link up with …continue reading…

Sep 10, 2009 :: {16}

Sun & Earth All Purpose Cleaner Review and Sunny Cleaning Pack Giveaway

(WINNER HAS BEEN POSTED BELOW) Today, after a long Labor Day Weekend out of the house, we came home and I cleaned. You know, scrubbed the bananas stuck to the underside of the highchairs, swept the goldfish crackers out of the corners, washed the gooey …continue reading…

Sep 08, 2009 :: {83}

Labor Day at the Jersey Shore, my new Lilly Pulitzer Bag, and NO newborns

Friday we packed up our Ford Edge for the drive to the NJ Shore, like we do many weekends, including Labor Day Weekend, each year. Both my parents and my hubby’s parents are there, so we travel the 120+ miles every other weekend or so …continue reading…

Sep 08, 2009 :: {13}

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