tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68311150073369981702024-03-12T18:28:56.194-07:00The Save at Home MomThe Secret to Success of Staying at HomeThe Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-63470066470879867362011-08-04T13:44:00.000-07:002011-08-04T13:44:09.920-07:00When you put it all together...So it has been a while since you have seen me.... life seems to be swirling faster and faster as the arrival of little man is getting close! We have less than 6 weeks left now! The ultrasound tech estimates his weight at 6 pounds and 2 weeks ahead of schedule. The doctor doesn't seem to think the same. Haha! We will see who is right in a few short weeks :)<br />
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Though they haven't put me on bed rest yet, I am required to have "horizontal time" every day when little-bit takes a nap (which is awesome for me)! Hubby is helping around the house so much and taking quite a bit of stress off of me. It is so great to have him around :) <br />
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So all the plans I had for my blog has pretty much been put on hold for now and not just because the laptop doesn't fit on my lap anymore (even though it sure makes it harder). We have finished decorating for little man- which turned out AMAZING!!!! So I wanted to share the finished product with you.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't just handsome!!! I was so proud when it was finished!! Hubby did such a good job! He had to put up a guitar night light for little-man. haha :) Here is a pic of the paper lanterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3PxfHeQpZms/Tjr_wDh5lzI/AAAAAAAAAG0/LvU1gf4vyzs/s1600/IMG_3974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3PxfHeQpZms/Tjr_wDh5lzI/AAAAAAAAAG0/LvU1gf4vyzs/s320/IMG_3974.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the bedding. Total cost for this is: $8</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">($4 for the bedskirt, $1 for the sheet, $2 for the bumper pad, $1 for the mobile, everything else was given to me!) We had the baskets a while, even though we found those for free as well! I am so proud that we ended up spending $9.25 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So we are ready for little-man to arrive now! I will keep you posted!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-48076848929561020582011-07-15T10:00:00.000-07:002011-07-15T10:00:00.765-07:00Saving Money in Style part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vCRDjsXaiJA/Th9U2kN_Q8I/AAAAAAAAAGs/GYcTxmZrM9U/s1600/IMG_3943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vCRDjsXaiJA/Th9U2kN_Q8I/AAAAAAAAAGs/GYcTxmZrM9U/s320/IMG_3943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we found out we were having a boy, I knew these were the things I <i>had</i> to make!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From what I hear, little boys like the fresh air when changing their little diapers... so much so they like to spray everywhere! So, some genius out there created these awesome things :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 1: Find a round object that is between 6-7 inches in diameter to make a paper template cut out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-5qkW-i3jY/Th9Q74UxDtI/AAAAAAAAAGU/QX7b-zHyOCQ/s1600/IMG_3928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m-5qkW-i3jY/Th9Q74UxDtI/AAAAAAAAAGU/QX7b-zHyOCQ/s200/IMG_3928.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 2: Fold template in half. Cut one piece of a soft material (i used the material from an old diaper changer cover) and one piece of cute cotton material.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgfde_MUL-s/Th9RyecX0NI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Ln1S0TW4DDc/s1600/IMG_3929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgfde_MUL-s/Th9RyecX0NI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Ln1S0TW4DDc/s200/IMG_3929.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 3: Turn the 2 pieces you just cut towards each other and sew along the curved edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdPm_oR5BxY/Th9SXonDFyI/AAAAAAAAAGc/dsDHLoMpxDw/s1600/IMG_3931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kdPm_oR5BxY/Th9SXonDFyI/AAAAAAAAAGc/dsDHLoMpxDw/s200/IMG_3931.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 4: Turn right side out- pin and sew close to the edge (still over the curve)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HLu3vM5oDD8/Th9S-d5O-OI/AAAAAAAAAGg/A-npPpRW5oM/s1600/IMG_3932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HLu3vM5oDD8/Th9S-d5O-OI/AAAAAAAAAGg/A-npPpRW5oM/s200/IMG_3932.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 5: Fold in half so that the soft material is on the outside. Sew along the unsewn edge. Then zigzag the edge so it won't fray.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CZE-6F9PSQ8/Th9ThmJMFmI/AAAAAAAAAGk/qL-6oq80MtY/s1600/IMG_3933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CZE-6F9PSQ8/Th9ThmJMFmI/AAAAAAAAAGk/qL-6oq80MtY/s200/IMG_3933.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step 6: Last turn right side out and enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9s_Rf20Iwo/Th9UCUT5bQI/AAAAAAAAAGo/5h5vrbUH_uM/s1600/IMG_3934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l9s_Rf20Iwo/Th9UCUT5bQI/AAAAAAAAAGo/5h5vrbUH_uM/s200/IMG_3934.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Super easy right?!? I couldn't believe it! I used some material I had on hand (since most of my material is very girly!) so maybe I will make some more with a little more "bright" material. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those of you who were wondering, I am now almost 32 weeks preggo with Little man! I have made it 4 more weeks than when I had little-bit! YAY! The ultrasound tech believes he is almost 5 pounds and doing great! Have a great weekend!!!</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-63948225460903237772011-07-14T13:21:00.000-07:002011-07-14T13:21:15.060-07:00Saving money is style! Part 1So I know most of my posts have something to do with health, but this week I am going a different route with saving money! <br />
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My first project was nursing pads. If you are or have been a nursing mother you know how much you go through these. You spend roughly $10 for 60 of them (give or take a few), which equals out to about 17 cents a piece. And depending on your body, who knows how long that one box will last you! So I decided to get out my material and sew away! Here is what I came up with!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really couldn't believe how easy they were! You can make them as cute as you want too! I used scrap material I had in my basket and am extremely happy! Knowing I can make more depending on how thick I need them as well makes me so happy! </div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-86125318538371287442011-07-01T13:59:00.000-07:002011-07-01T13:59:16.768-07:00Homemade deodorant!!!As we are finding out more and more each day, the ingredients in our everyday products we can't read- let alone know what they really are! One of my concerning products is deodorant. There are several things that concern me in these products, like the scent (which is NOT natural- so you are putting artificial ingredients straight into your body), dyes, triclosan (which has been know to cause cancer and other problems), and <b><i>MOST </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">importantly..... aluminum. I have no idea why someone out there decided this ingredient should be in a product that you <i>rub </i>into a direct link into your lymph nodes dispersing it through your body?!? Aluminum has been known to cause Alzheimer's disease!!! It gets deposited into the brain, which is where we find the same results in these patients. There have also been concerns of the aluminum giving breast cancer. How concerned are you now???</span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">There are several options for natural deodorants out there now, but when I found this homemade alternative - I had to try!!!</span></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Tea Tree oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hbSQbucuSC4/Tg4yMnKx-pI/AAAAAAAAAF4/5HvLkv0nOXg/s1600/IMG_3923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hbSQbucuSC4/Tg4yMnKx-pI/AAAAAAAAAF4/5HvLkv0nOXg/s200/IMG_3923.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><br />
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I found this amazing recipe for fudge last night and <i><b>HAD </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">to try it! Let me tell you, it took me maybe 5 minutes in preparation! The taste is awesome! The dishes are few. You don't bake it. The health benefits are unbelievable! So here we have it! Chocolate-Peanut butter Fudge</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">I found this recipe <a href="http://thepurposedheart.com/healthy-chocolate-peanut-butter-fudge/">here</a>. She has tons of other awesome recipes as well! </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 Cup of Cocoa powder</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 Cup Natural Peanut butter</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/4 Cup Raw Honey</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">1/2 tsp. vanilla</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">*NOTE* coconut oil is packed with all kinds of essential fatty acid. If you substitute with butter, please go with organic so you avoid artificial hormones and antibiotics. NEVER use margarine. </span></i><br />
Also, natural peanut butter has no hydrogenated oils in it. Use it! :)<br />
Lastly, Raw Honey is so amazing! Very sweet! What you buy in the grocery store is trash compared to this!<br />
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Whisk all these together. <br />
Fill about 10-12 paper cupcake linings<br />
Chill in Fridge about 30 min or Freezer for 10 min<br />
Eat and enjoy! <br />
Refrigerate any leftovers- coconut oil start getting softer around 75 degrees<br />
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<ol><li>Little-Bit now has a HUGE vocabulary</li>
<li>Little man was bigger at 26 weeks than Little bit when she was born at 28</li>
<li>I am now 27 weeks and still going strong! He will be staying in longer! YAY!</li>
<li>My MIL came up for a week and a half to help me prepare for his arrival</li>
<li>Little-bit and I now go to the Chiropractor once a week (she is lining my pelvis up for the arrival)</li>
<li>I got a one hour prenatal massage and it was wonderful! I might be begging for another if I go full term</li>
<li>I have almost everything to start making the ceiling piece for Little-man's bed!</li>
<li>I started using homemade deodorant (hubby too!) and I smell wonderful!</li>
<li>I need to sign up for birthing classes since I delivered the weekend we were supposed to attend with the last one.</li>
<li>I got this amazing lawn chair at a garage sale that is so easy to lay back!! I am trying to get dark :)</li>
<li>We got a Roku box at a yard sale for $10 and it makes Netflix be high-def and we get Pandora too! I love it!</li>
<li>I also got Little-man tons of clothes at a garage sale which includes 2 suits that are Kenneth Cole! I got about 25-30 pieces (all high end name brands) for $10! Hubby knows how to do it!</li>
<li>I got a steam mop for my birthday and LOVE cleaning the floors now!!!! EEEK! It is wonderful!</li>
<li>oh yeah, I turned 25. I don't feel old yet though! :) </li>
<li>Hubby and I went on our first date in 6 months! It was so romantic! </li>
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I believe that is about all of the excitement you have missed! So, my next post will be on the deoderant! Life is still a little crazy, so if you don't mind, I will be pushing back our series another week or two! Thanks everyone!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-41210536455846525912011-06-01T10:16:00.000-07:002011-06-01T10:16:50.200-07:00How I save our family about $25 a month!It has been crazy the last several days at our house! It seems like summer has started a whirlwind of activities, company, deadlines, and appointments! <b><i>CRAZY</i></b><br />
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I wanted to share with you a way I found to save our family an average of $25 a month! It was really quite simple once it clicked with me.<br />
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Little-bit eats Kashi blueberry waffles (no butter or syrup- plain) every morning for breakfast along with a banana and usually a little later a fruit smoothie (including leftover banana, pineapple, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kale, coconut milk, and sometimes an orange). I have never been so proud of what my little one eats! :) Kashi makes a natural waffle with no bleached or enriched flour and harldy any sugar (not high fructose). Besides my pocket book, everyone was happy! One day I forgot to pick up an extra box and was left with an empty one- not a happy girl. I decided to make her pancakes instead. I called my amazing mother for her recipe and was so excited! Not only could I make her pancakes naturally, I could refridgerate/freeze them for later uses!!! Ahh, what a winner! Now, once a week we make a batch of pancakes (looking for a waffle maker cheap in the meantime) and pop them in the toaster every morning! I need to make some to freeze for when little man arrives too! I am guessing this might set me back $5 a month? <i>maybe!</i><br />
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Here is my recipe if anyone is interested!<br />
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<ul><li>1 C flour (I use brown rice flour- it is easily digestible and gluten free!)</li>
<li>1 Tbs. sugar (organic- not the refined sugar which your body cannot break down)</li>
<li>2 Tsp. baking powder (I use a brand that doesn't contain aluminum- very harmful!)</li>
<li>1 beaten egg (organic, cage free, brown)</li>
<li>1 C organic milk</li>
<li>2 Tbs oil (I use coconut oil- it doesn't turn into a hydrogenated oil once heated and has great fatty acids for your body!)</li>
<li>Blueberries ( I just pour to my liking)</li>
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Once all these ingredients have been mixed together, it is usually a tad runny (from the brown rice flour) so I add some coconut flour. It has awesome benefits but you have to add a small amount because it soaks up liquid like crazy! There you have it! What a simple way to save money! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gGQJ2oBKunA/TeZxDlnMvEI/AAAAAAAAAFU/pTj3Rq8w2rQ/s1600/IMG_3202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gGQJ2oBKunA/TeZxDlnMvEI/AAAAAAAAAFU/pTj3Rq8w2rQ/s320/IMG_3202.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>What are things you use on a daily basis that you could make instead of buy? I'm sure if you look, you will find that simple solution!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-76447014530983655462011-05-24T13:43:00.000-07:002011-05-24T13:43:23.849-07:00Living a Natural Lifestyle -ideas for topics!So, after several questions on how I live a more "natural" lifestyle, I have decided to start a series of posts on the subjects! I, by no means, have all the answers, but I will let you in on what we have changed in our home and why! I know this is a very broad subject so I assume it will take several posts. I believe one post on the subject a week will work quite nicely! I am open for suggestions on topics you may have questions on or would like more info about! I will do my best in informing you! If you have a blog on one of my subjects, be sure and put the link in a comment! I would love for your input. Here are some of the topics I would like to cover<br />
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<ul><li>Cleaning supplies</li>
<li>Baby products</li>
<li>In your bathroom</li>
<li>The foods you eat</li>
<li>How you cook your food/what you cook with</li>
<li>Ingredients to stay away from</li>
<li>Vitamins vs. OTC drugs</li>
</ul>Leave me some comments to let me know if there is anything else I could add to my list! Thanks!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-14094734198929223142011-05-20T12:36:00.000-07:002011-05-20T12:36:49.073-07:00Changing what you use in your home- for the good of your family!The more research I do, the more I decide to go back to the "pioneer" ways! It seems our forefathers had busy days of doing everything by hand- something I am learning a thing or two about! It excites me to think that changing what I use actually <b><i>saves </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">me money!</span></b><br />
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I have been thinking of ways to make my home a little more "healthy" for the little ones. Here are a few things I have changed so far:<br />
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<ul><li>switched to natural products for the little one's skin (I intend on doing a post just for this)</li>
<li>changed our shower soap to natural (you know you are massaging these chemicals into your body from head to to on a daily basis!)</li>
<li>bathroom cleaners are now vinegar/water/tea tree oil</li>
<li>homemade laundry detergent (check out how <a href="http://saveathomemom.blogspot.com/2011/05/spend-little-time-save-lot-of-money.html">on this post</a>)</li>
<li>using vinegar in my laundry instead of dryer sheets</li>
<li>Our bathroom hand soap is goats milk bars *</li>
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They say that you shouldn't have anything in your cleaning cabinet that you couldn't ingest. Now, I haven't got quite that spectacular, but I am striving to get that way! It would be very reassuring to know that my family is safe from scary chemicals <i>for good</i>! <br />
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*The one thing I am hoping to try instead of the bars is homemade foaming hand soap! Living Renewed shows you how to do it <a href="http://www.liverenewed.com/2011/03/make-your-own-homemade-foaming-hand-soap.html">here</a>! You need to check out this place! I have learned so much about germs! I have always been weird about antibacterial, especially in the kitchen, but I have changed my ways! This is an easy step-by step guide! Go for it!<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">If there is something you have changed in your household, let us know! Like I tell little-bit, sharing is caring! :) Have an awesome weekend!</div><div><br />
</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-57748680109192572162011-05-19T11:43:00.000-07:002011-05-19T11:43:53.275-07:00Link it up for some Giveaways!<a href="http://traci66.blogspot.com/" target="”_blank”"><img alt="Thursday Giveaway Link Up”=" height="182″/" src="http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac278/Murray644/Custom%20Made/Traci/ThursdayGiveawayLinkUpTraci66.png" width="145" /></a><br />
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If you would LOVE some amazing freebies- here is where to find it! I have signed up for several of them already!<br />
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Good Luck!<br />
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*Remember when I blogged about taking a few minutes to save you a LOT? Well, go ahead, find something you like and sign up! You just might be the lucky winner on one, some, or all (let me know how that works for you ;)The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-50727932619483354152011-05-18T13:21:00.000-07:002011-05-18T13:21:44.811-07:00Follow Me Wednesday<center><a href="http://3fourandunder.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Me%20Wednesday"><img border="0" src="http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx189/trishabdesigns/FollowMeWednesdayNew2.jpg" /></a></center><center><br />
</center><center>It's kinda icky outside today... so me and little-bit are getting some much needed housework done. (she makes the mess-I clean it up) As I write this, she is hollering at me from behind a door she closed- she doesn't understand she isnt tall enough to open it back herself. Oh well....</center><center><br />
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</center><center>Gotta go rescue the princess </center><center><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bNcBJFVlUMg/TdGRixHNhzI/AAAAAAAAAFA/UfIys0TVU00/s1600/IMG_3078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bNcBJFVlUMg/TdGRixHNhzI/AAAAAAAAAFA/UfIys0TVU00/s320/IMG_3078.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We also found a lizard that looked like a miniature alligator. It was so creepy looking, I decided that he deserved a pic on here as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9OWcY4j7myc/TdGVWqOv7_I/AAAAAAAAAFI/1Qi7GMtP-AM/s1600/IMG_3051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9OWcY4j7myc/TdGVWqOv7_I/AAAAAAAAAFI/1Qi7GMtP-AM/s320/IMG_3051.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Later in the weekend, we decided to do some girly bonding. Yes, we painted our toenails! It was so fun! As if I couldn't love her any more... a rush flows even harder through my heart when she giggled at the matching toe nail polish. She is such an amazing girl to hang with! She loves to shop with me, craft with me, exercise with me, and now paint toe nails together! <b>YES</b>! Here is a pic of our matching toes :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wbd5iCJqOZc/TdGUib_3wbI/AAAAAAAAAFE/HQA6cQGQ9Ok/s1600/IMG_3100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wbd5iCJqOZc/TdGUib_3wbI/AAAAAAAAAFE/HQA6cQGQ9Ok/s320/IMG_3100.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div>Have a great start to your week~</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-30715728300865292712011-05-16T08:16:00.000-07:002011-05-16T08:16:38.959-07:00Another Giveaway!Here is a new hand sanitizer that i was recently introduced to! I haven't got to try it yet.... but, well that's what a giveaway is for, right? :)<br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.prefense.com/">Prefense</a> Hand Sanitizer!<br />
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<ul style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Kills germs for up to <b>24 hours</b></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">100% Poison Free</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Non-Toxic and Safe for Kids</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Alcohol Free</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Active up to <b>10 hand washings!</b></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">She even has the ingredients listed on the page! They make me happy :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">You can win an 8 oz bottle so many different ways, if you just hop on over to <a href="http://childrenchoresandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/05/prefense-hand-sanitizer-review-giveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">mama chocolate</span></a> to enter! You know I will be entering! Good Luck!</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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So this is what was in my mailbox this week. Tons of freebies!!! <br />
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-Coupon for FREE pack of M&Ms<br />
-Coupon for FREE Suave Styling Product<br />
-FREE sample pack of Huggies Wipes<br />
-Free Sheet of Zebra Duct tape (not sure what craft I want to do with this yet)<br />
-Free sample of Degree deodorant plus $1 off coupon for later!<br />
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I have found several sites on FB that give away things just for entering your address! I know that I won't receive some of the things I sign up for, but look, it was worth the time just for the things I did receive! It takes some time to fill out things randomly through out the day, but I find it quite fun when I open the mail box and find more than bills in there! haha :) It's also a great way to help get coupons! Usually, even if they run out of the product that they are giving away, they will send you a coupon (which you save back for when it is on sale and you find another coupon to go with it!) This is what I did with the deodorant coupon. I had a <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBU0hqT36%2F9iXE1pYqlHRAik7DFJIaf6ytFM4%2Fh7SuS%2FPtw8y6sdgzSdIP%0D%0AEH3lLtZuPu9%2F8Sc1ieYmrbLAmPDBSm0Fj3nYpfPlpI8fBOKZBOzPJoA0XYxcgA%3D%3D">Target Coupon</a> to go with it to make the item about $1! <br />
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Show me what kind of freebies you get in the mail!<br />
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*sorry about the upside down pic- i tried fixing it! it just wants you to look at it a different way :)The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-46907235580623162972011-05-13T17:11:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:11:20.834-07:00Here is a Giveaway you should enter!I absolutely LOVE hand sanitizer- like, you have no idea! It seems like everywhere I turn there is someone hacking their head off or sneezing in my (or my family's) direction! It is a must-have for any mom out there! Want to win some??? I thought you might!<br />
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Just go to <a href="http://justaddjava.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-first-giveaway.html">Just Add Java</a> and there are simple instructions how to enter! She is giving away several different scents! I can't help but hope that I win ;) <br />
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Hope you had a great Friday everyone!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-22383021250699018592011-05-11T08:55:00.000-07:002011-05-11T08:55:50.178-07:00Picking a Double StrollerIt's getting that time where we need to think of what kind of stroller to get. There are SO MANY to choose from, but so few that fit our carseat we already have! We have a combi carseat and single stroller right now, but I'm not so sure we want a side-by-side (which is what Combi offers).<br />
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The Combi single and double stroller fold up extremely small. The double only weighs 22 lbs! The other stroller I have been looking into is the Kolcraft Tandem Double. Instead of it sitting side by side it sits forward and the seats can turn to face each other! It's really pretty cool! This one weighs 40 lbs though! I know you get cup holders, a larger basket, a few more features (like moving the seats around), but I am just not sure if these things are as important as being able to lift the stroller into the car! haha :) <br />
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My other concern was Lyric bothering her baby brother being in a side by side. She is very curious and I have no idea what could come of this?!? <br />
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I would love some feedback on styles of double strollers you have purchased or used! It sure is a large purchase to not enjoy long-term!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-72301816736988614482011-05-07T18:32:00.000-07:002011-05-07T18:32:29.495-07:00Happy Mother's Day weekend!Everyone's topic this weekend is Mother's Day! It is mine, at least!<br />
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I feel like such a blessed mommy! A year and a half ago I gave birth to a 2 lb 2 oz baby girl after what seemed like an eternity of endless pokes, prods, prayers, and sever preeclampsia. What a scary time! I feel so blessed when I look back at how little my baby girl was! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is so amazing that something this small can make a mommy feel so complete! I just can't wait to see how much more my heart will grow when little man arrives! I never imagined how much fun I would have with a baby!!! I LOVE IT! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-15663448955044468312011-05-05T12:34:00.000-07:002011-05-05T12:34:11.058-07:00Spend a Little time, Save a LOT of money!I was thinking of ways to save money on our grocery bill (aren't we all these days!) and friend of mine sparked an idea in me. Could I make my own liquid laundry detergent? Well, it was certainly worth a try!!! Here are the ingredients I used<br />
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-Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda*<br />
-Borax<br />
-1/2 bar of Fels-Naptha Soap<br />
-1/2 bar of goats milk soap<br />
-lavender oil<br />
-5 gallon bucket<br />
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*(it HAS to be super washing soda. baking soda or detergent will not work)<br />
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This cost me roughly $21 with everything. I had to buy a bucket (some already have one) and the lavender oil cost $10 (but with 2 babies in the house I wanted it smelling lovely) If you were to use your own soap in the cabinet and have a bucket, it would cost around $8. Are you ready to see for how many loads???<br />
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Top Loading approx. 180 loads<br />
Front Loading approx. 640 loads<br />
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Surprising, right?!? I was extremely excited since I have a front loading machine!!! This will last about 6 months at our house!!! YES!<br />
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Here is a step by step guide:<br />
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Grate your soap and add to saucepan of 4 cups of hot water.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Totally done! It was not hard at all. I know this is going to save our family "loads" of money.. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> If you have any questions feel free to comment here! Thanks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-77192112967197866752011-05-04T16:42:00.000-07:002011-05-04T16:42:57.187-07:00Using your leftovers!So, today I was looking in my fridge and found a few things I had leftover from different meals this week. Here is what I found to use<br />
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-tortilla shells<br />
-chicken<br />
-salsa<br />
-refried beans<br />
-cheese<br />
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So not all of these were "leftovers" per-say, but I had read a recipe somewhere about freezing burritos. So here is what I did.<br />
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I shredded the chicken, mixed the salsa, beans, chicken, and cheese together and made a few burritos. About 2 chicken breasts and a half a can of refried beans made 7 burritos. <br />
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What do you do with 7 burritos, you ask? Freeze them! Yes! I can't wait for that "quick meal" I need to make! I will let you know how awesome they taste!!!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-88991231321857475772011-04-29T11:20:00.000-07:002011-04-29T11:20:49.718-07:00In Search of the Perfect Little Man design!<div style="text-align: center;">So, now that I am 20 weeks preggo, I am super excited to start getting ready for our little man! I found a bumper that is super cute.... but now I need some ideas for decor to go along with it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not one to go with a "theme," I would rather go with accenting items!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Give me your ideas!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1aFDv1Sppco/Tbr9Nkt4dFI/AAAAAAAAACc/u_-wNITl_fA/s1600/tn.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1aFDv1Sppco/Tbr9Nkt4dFI/AAAAAAAAACc/u_-wNITl_fA/s1600/tn.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This would be the front... I love the pastel green as an accent! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pictures really don't do justice how cute it is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oF-KtnRbs_k/Tbr9P80R-1I/AAAAAAAAACg/_EuOk5sKGTU/s1600/tn.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oF-KtnRbs_k/Tbr9P80R-1I/AAAAAAAAACg/_EuOk5sKGTU/s1600/tn.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the inside. Note the edges and ties are a navy blue print.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here is what I was thinking... Going with the navy blue pattern for a bed skirt and window valance? But, what kind of Framed art with his name (when decide what that will be) and maybe a canvas painting made by an artist I know. ( i would love to hear your ideas on designs!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bed and diaper changer is white... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-36303573634848969922011-04-25T09:38:00.000-07:002011-04-25T09:38:34.296-07:00What does Easter look like to you?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrxnkDPWODM/TbWeTbVdiCI/AAAAAAAAACQ/fAtWwvrOa28/s1600/IMG_2727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrxnkDPWODM/TbWeTbVdiCI/AAAAAAAAACQ/fAtWwvrOa28/s320/IMG_2727.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a great Easter yesterday!!! Our family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We decided after church to take some pics since we were all dressed up :) Thought you might enjoy them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2JW17_yX_b8/TbWf5rcn10I/AAAAAAAAACU/4nL7jwKjfYY/s1600/IMG_2781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2JW17_yX_b8/TbWf5rcn10I/AAAAAAAAACU/4nL7jwKjfYY/s320/IMG_2781.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began to ponder on everything we have to be thankful for. What an awesome Savior we have that died on the cross for our sins. I believe the best part of that story is that after the end of that sentence, it really was NOT over! It was just the beginning! I was telling little-bit about the Easter story yesterday and how if Jesus had not died and rose again we wouldn't be able to give Easter baskets to the ones we love. It began to make me think of what God gave us... a little miracle. We give thanks every day for what we have been given! I just want to show you a pic of what she looked like last Easter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AU_zDhf0R40/TbWh0nxDEGI/AAAAAAAAACY/dNMzySODcEM/s1600/SDC10419.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AU_zDhf0R40/TbWh0nxDEGI/AAAAAAAAACY/dNMzySODcEM/s320/SDC10419.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was born in December at 2 lb. 2 oz, came home from the hospital right before Valentine's at 3 lb, and now a month later here she is on Easter :) She has already grown up to be such an amazing young lady! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I forgot about being little and how cold the water was.... Needless to say, I forgot to let the sun warm the pool up for a few hours before playing. Little-bit was not a happy girl!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe I have a 17 month old (almost) and one little man who has been kicking up a storm for 19 weeks now! What an awesome little family!!! :) Now that the shock of having a boy is wearing off, hubby and I are super excited! We just need to hit up some yard sales this weekend! haha</div>The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-23915257663909709942011-04-15T18:53:00.000-07:002011-04-15T18:53:40.693-07:00My freezer doesn't look like your freezer!Did you know that Chick-fil-A has text message alerts that can be sent to your phone specifically for that location? Well, where we live, we subscribed to about 5 of them within 20 minutes of our house. Before you ask, No, I don't ever get tired of eating there! Now that little-bit eats with us we can only hope to save money while eating out! <div><br />
</div><div>Today we woke up with a text from one about 20 minutes away. If you bought a large milkshake you would get a free calendar (which has about $35 worth of coupons in them)!!!! Well, we were sooo excited since the calendars themselves normally run $6 with no specials at the beginning of the year. After calling the parents and taking their orders (since no one has them... unless they find 300 in a storage closet somewhere. lol), we ended up getting 20 calendars. We were hoping they would give us coupons to get the milkshakes later... but they had none.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So this is what we came home with :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhAIrAjpHy4/Taj1UjmpkaI/AAAAAAAAABg/Y9K2kGGUAmw/s1600/216519_1729034634735_1504537362_31550527_1539723_s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhAIrAjpHy4/Taj1UjmpkaI/AAAAAAAAABg/Y9K2kGGUAmw/s1600/216519_1729034634735_1504537362_31550527_1539723_s.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I'm really not sure if it has sunk in yet.... <br />
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I have started looking for exciting ideas to dress my little man. I cant wait to see what I can come up with! <br />
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1. Crochet animal hats<br />
2. Matching fake ties sewn on shirts for dad and little man<br />
3. Recycled shirts made into hats<br />
4. Bow ties :)<br />
5. leg warmers<br />
6. Burp cloth/blankets<br />
7. Booties<br />
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Does anyone have any other ideas to try??? Leave me a comment we will see if I can make it work!The Save at Home Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905594439487588561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831115007336998170.post-35738721762166028912011-04-12T07:51:00.000-07:002011-04-12T07:51:28.859-07:00The Wait is Over!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vr-o1S_ujVs/TaRlHs-HA6I/AAAAAAAAABY/o41ZdKP66b8/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vr-o1S_ujVs/TaRlHs-HA6I/AAAAAAAAABY/o41ZdKP66b8/s320/photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure everyone is just dying with anticipation for the gender of our little one! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know we were this morning laying on the uncomfortable seat waiting for the goop</div><div style="text-align: center;"> to be smeared on my belly. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We went into the office pretty much knowing what we were having....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>SUPRISE!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fT3XtoRydXc/TaRhmwr8sZI/AAAAAAAAABU/6GyiwsTFeP0/s1600/its-a-boy.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fT3XtoRydXc/TaRhmwr8sZI/AAAAAAAAABU/6GyiwsTFeP0/s320/its-a-boy.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know! I know! We were totally wrong! lol I asked the nurse, "Are you sure that's his parts?" I think she hears that quite often! So, time to put away the dresses and bring out the cute little outfits. Am I even allowed to say "cute"?? I am so lost! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here HE is, showing the world all his glory! (Let's just hope no one is wrong) Now we begin to hunt down a great name! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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