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Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trikes in Pink & Blue for the iTwins’ 2nd and 3rd Birthdays

Our son, “Bubba” will turn 3 years old next week on August 6th… and our daughter, “Pinkie” will turn 2 years old next week on August 4th. Kinda cool that the iTwins (Irish Twins) will both be technically 2 years old together for 1 day …continue reading…

Jul 30, 2010 :: {3}

Finished Baby Shower Gift Set | Knit Baby Blanket, Knit Newborn Cap, Knit Elephant

A few times here I’ve mentioned that my new sanity-saving hobby is knitting. Well, I’m in the process of learning to knit. My [husband's] cousin is having a baby in a few weeks, so last month I decided that my very first knitting project would …continue reading…

Jul 28, 2010 :: {4}

Dakota’s Personalized Gifts | Review & $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

I simply adore personalized items. When someone gives you a personalized gift, you know they really put a lot of thought into making it extra special for you :) I was fortunate to hear from the wonderful people over at Dakota’s Personalized Gifts as they …continue reading…

Jul 27, 2010 :: {10}

Pink Knit iPhone 4 Case/Cover/Sock

yup. Since I still haven’t been able to get my hands on the pink case that I’d like to protect my spankin’ new iPhone 4… …AND I’m all-sorts-of into knitting lately… …I knit up a pink wool iphone cover/sock the other day LOL Here are …continue reading…

Jul 26, 2010 :: {2}

My New Love: Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee & my Copco Cold Beverage Cup

[my apologies if you already saw me post this on Facebook or Twitter yesterday...had to re-share since quite a few people asked me about where I got the fun cup!] So by now you must know I need love coffee and am slightly obsessed with …continue reading…

Jul 23, 2010 :: {2}

Guess Who’s Using the Potty?!

Yup. Two weeks shy of her second Birthday, she decided to “go potty” like her Big Brother! Obviously I was not prepared for this, hence she’s running around in her brother’s Finding Nemo……errrr briefs LOL! It’s an exciting time around here…buh bye diapers all around! …continue reading…

Jul 21, 2010 :: {11}

ProFlowers Birthday Gift Basket Review | Deluxe Snack Attack | PLUS FREE Download Flower Calendar!

Over the years I’ve received quite a few floral arrangements from ProFlowers for various occasions and they have ALWAYS been beautiful. So, it’s no surprise that when I was invited to review their Birthday Gift Basket filled with yummy snacks, nuts and mixes it was …continue reading…

Jul 20, 2010 :: {1}

My Broken Toe | Foot

:( After a wonderful week in NJ with my family and the iTwins…Saturday night I broke my toe/foot. I was running around picking up wet bathing suits and tripped/stubbed my toe on my parent’s patio furniture — oooOOwwwOOOWWW…that HURT!!! I screamed and immediately knew I …continue reading…

Jul 19, 2010 :: {12}

Impromptu Week at Mimi & PopPop’s House

We packed up to visit with my family last weekend in NJ and had such a fun time, that we decided to stay the week…and they let us! {hence the lag in blogging} Since my husband has been back-and-forth on business trips, we thought it …continue reading…

Jul 14, 2010 :: {4}

Safety First DVD REVIEW & GIVEAWAY | NEW DVD from Sprout’s Let’s Grow Series

JUST RELEASED from Sprout! Barney, Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Kipper and Angelina Ballerina are back with a brand new DVD from Sprout’s Let’s Grow Series in Safety First. The NEW Safety First DVD is a safety-themed compilation of your favorite shows …continue reading…

Jul 07, 2010 :: {12}

Celebrating the 4th

For the first time in a long time, my husband and I decided not to battle holiday traffic to go to the NJ shore for the 4th of July like we usually do. We stayed in PA and spent the VERY HOT weekend with the …continue reading…

Jul 06, 2010 :: {3}

The iTwins Then & Now | Side-by-Side Photos 1 Year Later…

We’ve decided to spend a quiet July 4th weekend at home this year and take the iTwins to a local fireworks display at a golf course here in PA. Toddlers + “Holiday Weekend Shore Traffic” (to NJ) don’t mesh well. I was trying to remember …continue reading…

Jul 02, 2010 :: {8}

NOW OPEN! My iTwins Amazon Shop | Featuring Our Favorite Baby, Toddler & Mom Products

Because We Love Amazon… It’s no secret how much I love Amazon for shopping. However, it actually took me quite awhile to see how great of a site it was, after my husband was ALWAYS purchasing through them. Now I’m hooked! Whenever I see something …continue reading…

Jun 30, 2010 :: {4}

TOP 10 Reasons Why This Mom LOVES Her New iPhone 4 – Video Included

My husband came home from his business trip on Friday holding an Apple bag. I knew there was a good explanation why I suddenly lost service on my old phone that afternoon :) He surprised me [and one for him] with a sparkly new iphone …continue reading…

Jun 28, 2010 :: {7}

Like My Daughter’s Morning-Hair LOL, It’s Been Crazy Around Here!

With the iTwins (Irish Twins) just about 1 month away from turning 2-years-old (my daughter on 8/4) and 3-years-old (my son on 8/6) they have become beyond-a-handful lately. It’s a full-on TODDLER ATTACK on Mommy! AAAAaaaaah! Right now it is the hardest period of time …continue reading…

Jun 25, 2010 :: {7}

Huge Mosquito Bites / Welts On Our Toddler!

Ahhh gotta love summertime… We had a moment of panic last night when my 2-year-old came running over to me saying “Mommy, my leg so itchy!” I took one look at his swollen leg and thought…here we go again. Last year Pinkie ended up with …continue reading…

Jun 22, 2010 :: {11}

Stearns Puddle Jumper Swimming Aid for Toddlers Review

*We personally purchased these last week and after our successful weekend with them in the pool, I just had to share with you…. The iTwins had a fun and safe time in the pool this Father’s Day weekend wearing their new Stearns Puddle Jumper Deluxe …continue reading…

Jun 22, 2010 :: {3}

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