A Few of My Favorite Things

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Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris  ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy  ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life  ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information  ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass  ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is  a NO RULES  blog hop for  GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When  you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Dama...

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, etc ....

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris  ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy  ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life  ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information  ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass  ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is  a NO RULES  blog hop for  GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When  you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Dam...

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, et...

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, et...

You could have started a project,  made breakfast, go for a run,  cleaned the house,  or just sleep in? I made waffles (a first in a long time).  I really needed this extra hour, especially with DH traveling during the week and me returning back to work.  The boys, however, felt it was OK to wake up at 5:30.  I am convinced that Daylight Savings Time does not exist for children under 10. What did you do with your extra hour?

Enjoying my cup of coffee today I love Saturday mornings that I can sleep in (until 8- my how things have changed since my 20s) and I can have my morning cup o' joe without being rushed out the door. Happy weekend everyone! Join me at

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, et...

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Hope the baby sleeps in today. Is it teething?  Could her reflux be back (can it come back?) Or is it just plain bad behavior?  This little chica has been getting up anytime she feels like it and momma is TIRED!  She got up today at 4:30 AM.  I threw her a bottle and I went back to bed.  She has no idea how great sleep is....

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, etc...

Here are some of my faves: PhonyPhone This gives me a few extra minutes of peace when the little one is stuck running errands with me. Diapers.com You can buy diapers, baby food, formula, clothes and tons of other stuff for your little one.  Peapod It even saves your past orders, making food shopping quick, painless, and quiet (no screaming kids). Pandora Free music! I play it in my car and at home.  It's a great way to find new bands. Groupon I am addicted!  Enough said! What are your faves?

What do you do to take care of you?  As a mommy, I make sure the children are well fed, attend school, and stay healthy.  As I look at myself, I realize I am neglecting ME.  I am not eating great (left over mac and cheese is not a meal), not taking time to read, and not exercising AT ALL.  I am burning out quickly. I have been taking a nutrition course online that has started me thinking about the importance of activity in our daily lives.  I have learned that aerobic activity not only decreases stress, but regulates hormones and boosts self confidence. As a mommy of 3, I could definitely use a little "regulation".So I decided to make a goal for myself.  I am starting to run!   I have been looking at baby joggers  for months and finally decided to make a purchase.  I will begin training for a 5K in December.  Since I am NOT a runner (I am barely a walker), I will be starting slowly by alternating wal...

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, etc...

ICE- In Case of Emergency I just heard about this recently. ICE should be place in front of your emergency person in your cell phone contacts.  For example, my husband is listed as ICE Phil in my contacts list.  This gives first responders valuable information in the case that I am unconscious and need assistance. Add ICE to your contacts today

Lots of Lovin’ Weekend Blog Hop Hosted by : Life According to Damaris ( http://lifeaccordingtodamaris.com ) Co-Hosted by: Where Nothing Good Comes Easy ( http://www.wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.com ) It’s a Sun Kissed Life ( http://itsasunkissedlife.blogspot.com/ ) Answers from the Queen of Useless Information ( http://www.alianswers.blogspot.com/ ) Gumdrop Pass ( http://gumdroppass.blogspot.com ) Sharing the love all weekend long! This blog hop is a NO RULES blog hop for GFC follows, Facebook likes, Twitter follows, Alexa reviews & whatever other social network out there. Anything goes AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY . Anything that’s not family friendly will be deleted but I trust there won’t be any spammers. When you enter your information in the linky list, be sure to write what you want next to your blog name. Example: Life According to Damaris (Alexa) if I want someone to review my blog at Alexa, Life According to Damaris (Facebook) if I want a Facebook like, etc ...

So as you can tell from my posts (or lack of posts I should say) I have had a difficult time getting back to work (I am a teacher) and back to my children's school schedules.There is the initial challenge of getting everyone where they need to be in the morning.  After work is one big taxi ride between a gazillion activities (baseball, soccer, religion, etc...)  I finally feel like I am getting the hang of it (in October!). My next challenge is DINNER!  I have tried crockpotting it, cooking ahead, eating pancakes, it just so hard for me.  My kids are not  picky eaters, they just are basic- chicken, macaroni, and a veggie.  I am really trying to watch our grocery budget lately.  We are spending too much money on fast food and take-out because I am just so exhausted by the time we get home after all our our stops. In my last supermarket visit, I found this: PERDUE OVEN READY ROASTER  This was super easy to make and NO MESS!   All I did wa...