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Wow...look at the time!

Can you believe it's November already? I'm having a baby in 3 days! AAAAAHHHHHH!

I'm a little freaked out and realize I haven't blogged in quite a long time. Then again, I don't think anyone really reads this blog, so it's probably not that big of a deal.

Anyway, I've got lots of great goals I want to try to accomplish and other than my personal journal, I think this is the best place for me to try to keep track of some of them.

Here are the goals I've set recently:

1. Drink water like a fish. I will be nursing my new baby and I really think that the water intake will help me drop the 18 lbs I put on with this pregnancy, plus the extra 15-20 lbs I want to loose on top of that. I believe it helped with kid A but I didn't do it as much with kid B. Maybe that's partly why I didn't drop the weight as easily with kid B. I'm not going to focus on working out or anything until after the holiday season...still hoping I get Wii Fit Plus and EA Sports Active for Christmas.

2. Read scriptures daily. Now that I'm in the RS Presidency (seriously...what was He thinking?) I know I need to focus more on the spirituality stuff. I am going to start with the conference Ensign, read The Church News and Mormon Times, and study with Preach My Gospel. I know this won't be easy with a newborn to set a schedule yet, but that's my goal and I'm sticking to it!

3. Keep the house cleaner. I finally after MONTHS dusted off the top of the entertainment center and fireplace. GROSSSSS! I've got to do a better job. I'd love a maid to come help me clean once or twice a month, but that doesn't magically seem to be happening, so I'm going to endeavor to do better myself. Again, this one might not be a priority on days when I can't even find time to shower due to the baby, but I've got to at least try cause that was really gross!

4. Get all Christmas shopping (including stockings) done before Thanksgiving. I'm well on my way, but still feel I have a lot to do. I'd like to get the Christmas cards out sooner rather than later too, but we'll see. I'm starting to enter the Christmas giveaways on some of the websites so you'll see more posts about those randomly on this site, plus see more buttons on the side. I started this last year and have actually won quite a few things over the past year. Hopefully I can win more stuff this year.

I have no idea how crazy life will be starting next week with a newborn, but I'm going to try to keep some of these goals. Wish me luck as I embark on this next phase of life...life with 3 kids!

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Giveaway Winner

The winner of my Poster Printing giveaway by uprinting.com is Julie!  Congrats and I hope you enjoy your new poster!

My first Giveaway!!!! A Poster Print from UPrinting

I'm excited to host my very first giveaway!  I was contacted by UPrinting earlier this month and they are sponsoring my blog and have asked me to host this giveaway.  

Who wouldn't like a free 18x24 Poster Print to hang on your wall?  I'd probably put a family picture in, but it might be something just of my boys...then again we're heading to Hawaii soon, so maybe we'll get an amazing scenery shot.  There are so many options to choose from.  And with Father's Day coming up this giveaway has perfect timing.  

I haven't personally tried their Poster Printing or Canvas Printing but my mother-in-law has a fabulous canvas print of our last big family group picture on her wall and I'd love to have something similar in my home.  

Check out the different options available at www.onlineposterprinting.com and you'll be amazed at how reasonable the prices are and I'm sure you'll want one of your own.  And what better way to get one on your own than to win one here!

Here's how to enter.  Leave a comment on this post describing the photo you would use to print your prize if you won.  Those of you who have a blog, post about this giveaway with a link back to my blog and you can get a second entry (leave a second comment letting me know you did it.)  This giveaway is only open to US or Canadian resident and will run from this Friday until next Friday.  I will use random.org to choose the winner on Friday, June 5, 2009 at noon and will announce the winner that evening.  I will e-mail the winner later that day.  

Good luck everyone!

Fitness Friday Post

I started this week with big aspirations and a goal to work out at least 3 times for 30 min each.  But this first trimester isn't quite done yet, and mornings were really quite difficult for me.  I only got one session done, but at least I did that.  Monday I worked out in my pajamas, since my workout clothes don't fit.  My pants were a little too long as I did the step aerobics and I really should have worn a sports bra for the run, but I did get first place on the Basic Run - Short with 205%!  I haven't moved on to the Long or Island Lap because I am still so winded so easily.  I did my 30 min and moved on with my day.

I'm super proud of my husband, I think he worked out every single day, and did at least 30 min each time.  I need to take a page out of his book and do a little better.  Oh well, there's always next week!  Wish me luck (no more morning sickness and a little more energy.)

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Fitness Friday Post

Well, I haven't posted on Fitness Friday for way too long, but that's because I haven't exercised in way too long! Don't think I'm just lazy, I'm finally ready to announce this pregnancy and morning sickess has taken it's toll in the past month or so. I'm just about done with this first trimester and hoping that I start feeling better any day now. Some days are better than others, and I decided I was ready to start working out this week. I like working out in the morning best, despite how hard it's been in the mornings. My goal is to work out 3 times this week for 30 min each. I won't push myself too hard, but I've got to get started. I'm beginning this pregnancy 13 lbs heavier than the last 2 and while I still want to loose 10 lbs, I know it's more important to just stay healthy for the baby. Morning sickess has caused me to loose 5 lbs and my goal is only to gain 20 lbs in total. Wish me luck!

Here's how the week turned out.

Monday - I got up at a good time, ate breakfast with my kids, got my oldest off to school, and thought I was doing good, but then I began to feel sick to my stomach so I laid on the couch for an extra 2 hours then still felt sick. I finally just took a shower and got ready for the day. Guess working out will have to wait another day.

Tuesday - Despite the heavy rain and flooding here and no school for the kiddos I finally got on the Wii Fit for the first time in over a month. I started off with Yoga and Strength Training and was totally winded after just a few exercises. I moved on to Aerobics and did the Advanced Step and Walked the Basic Run. I did the last 10 minutes in Balance Games to cool down and was still exhausted at the end. Then I did my Body Test and it confirmed that I've lost 5 lbs in the past month. That's not from exercise ladies, that's from being sick and not wanting to eat anything. I was pleased that my age was 2 years younger than my real age and I think it was a great first start back to being fit.

Wednesday - I allowed myself to be pretty relaxed this morning, but did get started about 9am. I was too winded to go on after 20 min, but at least I did it! I did pretty much the same routine as Tuesday, but with different Yoga and Strength Training and I didn't do any balance games. I was happy again to have my age be 3 years younger than real life! I think I'm going to have to get new work out clothes though, because these are already too tight on my belly and are uncomfortable.

Thursday - My husband got up early this morning and worked out for the first time in a month then left it on for me, so I had to do it! I did get my 30 min in and I'm finding while I do get winded easily, I am doing better and lasting for longer before I feel I'm too tired to go on. Guess that means I'm getting back in shape a little. But I am exhausted right now and need to shower!

Friday - I had my dr apt this morning and showered and got ready instead of working out, but hey, I already got my 3 days in so I'm a winner!  I heard the heartbeat today and so far everyone is healthy so I can't complain about anything!  Wish me luck and any advice you can offer about exercising while pregnant will be greatly appreciated.

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Fitness Friday Post - Week 8 and 9

I was out of town last weekend, Spring Break and all, so I didn't get to post about last week and now it's past time already to post for this week. Where does the time fly?

Last week I didn't do great on the Wii Fit, but it was Spring Break so what do you expect? What is it about having the kids home that means you don't get anything done? My schedule was totally off. I did get my 30 min Monday and Tuesday and actually did some good workouts, but Wednesday was the 1 year anniversary of my father's death and I spent the day with my mom visiting the cemetary and trying to keep her occupied. Not ideal for working out. Then we went camping for a long weekend...things were pretty busy and pretty crazy, but it sure was a lot of fun!

This week I did much better. Despite a few days of having very little energy I did work out Monday - Thursday, and most of them I got a full 30 min in. Monday I was afraid of how much weight I had gained pigging out on our camping trip, but it said I hadn't gained or lost anything. Yippee! Tuesday I did 20 min of the free run, and Wednesday I did 20 min of the free step. Wednesday night I started feeling sore and Thursday morning I could barely move, my legs were so SORE. I took it easy and didn't do any aerobics, just yoga and strength training, but still had a good work out. Friday was my DS 5yr old birthday party and I was too busy (excuses I know!) but chasing around a house full of little kids counts!

I haven't lost any more weight, but that's ok. While I'd still love to lose 10 lbs, if I can maintain where I am for a while, I'll be happy. Staying healthy for me and my family is most important. I'm changing my goal to maintenance for now but I'm motivated to eat healthy and continue to exercise for now. I'd love to stay in the normal range and never move up to overweight, but I'll let you know how that goal goes. Wish me luck!

Fitness Friday - 7

I participated in the Wii Mommies Blogswap this week and send my entry to Jen over at www.onemomsworld.com But she's going through some family stuff right now with her dad and she hasn't posted my blog post yet. That's ok. The girl who was assigned to post on my site hasn't contacted me at all, so I'll just go ahead and post my own entry here. If it gets posted on both sites, that'll be ok.

I’m excited to post here on Jen’s site for my Fitness Friday post. I think the Wii Mommies have a great idea here with this blogswap and I’m sure this will increase traffic on lots of posts!

Here’s a little about myself first though. My name is Jen also and I am a SAHM with 2 little boys, 5 and 2. They keep me plenty busy, but in my “spare time” I work as an environmental consultant, teach Baby Sign Language classes and work with the youth at my church. I typically blog at http://jenlovesfreestuff.blogspot.com I blog about contests, giveaways, and my Fitness Friday updates.

I try to work out every day on the Wii Fit for 30 min (except Sunday) and have been doing this for about 7 weeks now. I typically start with some aerobics, then do a full row of yoga and the corresponding strength training, then move on to more aerobics and finish with a column of balance games. I’ve lost approximately 5 lbs, but want to lose 15-20 more (unless I get pregnant soon which I REALLY hope happens).

My whole family does the Wii Fit too. My husband and I have a healthy competition going. I beat him on most of the yoga but he beats me on the strength training. We’re pretty even on the Aerobics and Balance Games though. My 5 year old really likes to do it (it’s his first introduction to any video games!) and can do most of the exercises fairly well. My 2 year old likes to stand next to me and pretend to do the exercises, but can’t really do it well standing on the board, so he doesn’t even try much anymore. If I stand behind him and hold onto his hips, I can get him to have the highest score on the Table Tilt though!

This week I haven’t done as well as I would have liked too. Saturday I had to go teach a class at 9am, so I only got 5 min done in the morning. That evening my 5yr old got sick and he stayed home Sunday – Thursday. Monday I got 16 min, Tuesday and Wednesday I didn’t get any. Thursday I did my full 30 min and felt really good about it.

It may not be my best week, but I still feel motivated and promise to get back on that horse this next week. For anyone looking to loose weight and have fun without paying for a gym membership I definitely recommend the Wii Fit. You could even try to win one from the Wii Mommies contests and twitter party this Saturday!

Good luck and thanks to Jen for letting me post on her great website!

Who reads this?

I know some read this blog on Fridays when I link up on the Wii Mommies Fitness Friday posts, but I'm really curious who follows this blog on a regular basis. If you subscribe to my feed on Google Reader or follow me on Blogger, or check this often just drop me a quick comment and let me know.

(I'm trying to decide what I can and can't post here based on my audience!)

Wii Mommies Contests and Twitter Party

So I'm totally excited about the Wii Mommies newest contests and twitter party. I've never been a part of a twitter party before, but I'll definitely log in on Saturday night. And you can go to each of the mommies different websites to enter for different prizes for the Wii. I would LOVE to win a new game for the Wii. Check it out!

Fitness Friday Post - 6

First of all, I had so much fun in the Wii Olympics Saturday! I did my events first thing in the morning, got new high scores for everything and was pretty excited. Then my husband came along and beat me in every category! I had to go back and beat him on a few later when he was at a church meeting! And we won some stuff too! Yippee!

Saturday, as part of the Olympics, I did the Island Lap 3 times, the Hula Hoop only once (I'm so bad at that one!), and did each of the 3 balance games LOTS! I think my final time was 1 hour 16 minutes.

Sunday I did my balance test as always, but I don't work out on Sundays.

Monday I wasn't really into it, still a little burned out from Saturday, plus it was cold, so I had turned on the fireplace, but then it was too hot to do my exercises. I did some aerobics, deep breathing and ALL the balance games. It was fun and I got my 30 min.

Tuesday I got 33 min done. I did one row of yoga, and lots of aerobics.

Wednesday I got 30 min, did another row of yoga, some strength training, quite a bit of aerobics, then tried the soccer heading. I'm getting better at it, but there's no way I'll ever get it perfect!

Thursday I just didn't feel like exercising. I did my body test to get the stamp, and it said I had gained 2.5 lbs which made me grumpy. True, I had fast food for lunch and ice cream for a snack after some major potty training setbacks yesterday, but I had a nice big salad for dinner and didn't eat any food at the party I went to in the evening. 2.5 lbs! Grumpy!

Friday I did much better again. Got 31 min in of one row of Yoga, no strength training today though, lots of aerobics and just a little balance. Luckily it said I had dropped 3.1 lbs, so that makes up for yesterday's scale error! That puts my total at 5.1 lbs since I started. Yippee! And my age was 27 (I'm almost 32 in real life) So I'm happy today.

If only I could get my 5 yr old to not have potty training issues...then I'd be REALLY HAPPY!

Olympic Results

I am proud to say that the Thomas Family represented well at Saturday's Wii Olympics.
Paul won second place on the Soccer Heading and the Penguin Slide and fourth place overall.
I got second place on the Ski Jump and 3rd Place on the Basic Run!

However, the woman who won first place in almost every category was international, so we got even better prizes than we thought!

I do love free stuff! Thanks to the Wii Mommies for putting it together! I hope they do it again.

Paul's Wii Olympics

My husband Paul competed too and here are his scores


Island Lap


Hula Hoop


Soccer Heading


Ski Jump


Penguin Slide

Wii Mommies Olympics

Here are my entries for the Wii Mommies Olympics.


This is for my Basic Run - Island Lap

I did the Island Lap 3 times today. The first time I only got 101%, the second time I got 204% and the third time I got my 280%. Still not as good as the 309% I have in first place, but I'm still proud of it!


This is my Super Hula Hoop - 10 minutes



This is for the Soccer Heading - Advanced

Here's my penguin slide.  I've done it several times, but this one was first and is the best time I've gotten so far.  



This is my ski jump

Fitness Friday Post - 5

This week I decided to push myself harder. I've been enjoying working out, but am still a little frustrated that the pounds are not melting away. Instead of working out for 30 min a day I set a goal to work out for 45 minutes. I also set a goal to work out first thing in the morning instead of after the kids naps.

I had already exercised Friday before I posted last week, so the 30 min on Friday goes to last week.

Saturday I got 45 min. I didn't do any strength training, but I am having fun doing the running and I think I have all 10 spots on the Advanced Step.

Sunday I don't ever work out, but I did do my body test.

Monday I got 47 min. I did half the yoga and the corresponding strength training, then a bunch of aerobics. I've been working on the rhythm boxing and finally got the trainer to say "Good Job." I didn't get any balance games in today, but I enjoyed my workout regardless.

Tuesday I got 48 min. I did the other half of the yoga and strength training, lots of aerobics and some balance games.

Wednesday I got 45 min. I have been unable to get 800 spins on the 3 minute Super Hula Hoop, but I keep trying. I'm still running every day and am enjoying it.

Thursday I couldn't muster the motivation to keep going. I think I had burnt out a little. I woke up, put on my exercise clothes, then checked my e-mail, played on facebook, and goofed off some to avoid working out. I did get 20 min done, but my heart wasn't in it. I did the Island Lap, thinking it would give me an easy 12 minutes, but my burn rate was only 65% and it only gave me 8 minutes. :(

Friday I re-dedicated myself and did my 45 minutes. I did my yoga, strength training, aerobic and balance games. It was a good workout, but I didn't push myself too much. I'm really enjoying the boxing (Thanks to Tiffany from www.noordinaryhomestead.com for encouraging me to try it!)

At the end I was proud to see I had lost another pound, which brings my total to 4. Still not the progress I want, but I'm proud of myself regardless. I sure wish I was seeing more results, but I'm glad I'm still having fun. I'm also proud of myself for doing it everyday this month!

You can bet I'll be doing it tomorrow with the Wii Fit Olympics also.

Congrats to Jenn from the Coupon Coup for the expansion. I look forward to the new section on the forum for prenatal care. I still hope to have an expansion of my own soon as I am just finishing my 4th round of Clomid. I hope to have something to announce in a few weeks. Wish me luck!

Fitness Friday Post - 4

I'm dang proud of myself! I haven't EVER had an exercise routine before, but here I am, still doing this 4 weeks later everyday! Now I was out of town Friday and Saturday, but I did manage to do my body test before I left Friday and after I got back Saturday and again on Sunday. So far my pretty pink calendar for February has a beautiful pink heart on EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!!

This week I've still been able to get 30 min in Monday through Friday and I'm feeling good about it. While technically I've lost 3 lbs since starting in December, I still think the scale is wacky and I don't believe I've lost any weight. I think I need to start eating healthier, but I'm just not there yet. Somehow I've got to work on eating a healthy breakfast every day and drinking more water. I don't drink soda anyway, but I do need more liquids. I am working on a goal with some of the young women in my church to "Improve your health by developing and implementing a regular fitness program and learning to cook and eat food that is part of a healthful diet." I've got my fitness program, but gotta work on the healthy diet part.

As for what I've been working on this week, the 3 minute hula hoop is still kicking my butt and I've only once accomplished my goal of getting over 800 spins on it (796 today...grrr!). I'm still not ready to move up to the 6 minute. I did fall in love with the running this week though. Thanks to Cynthia's post on Tuesday I've been running at a slower, much more steady pace and tried to actually enjoy the "sights" on the Wii Fit Island. The first time I tried it my burn rate was a whopping 228%! Heck Yah! The next time it was 202%. My Yoga Form is getting better, but some of the strength training is just too hard for me. Seriously, push-ups! Not my cup of tea, but I do some everyday, so hopefully I'll get better eventually.

Although still trying to get preggers with #3, I'd like to loose the "mommy belly" I still have from my 2.5yr old son. Any suggestions on which exercises are going to help get rid of that flab the best? Is hula hooping every day really going to melt it away? Let me know your thoughts!

Fitness Friday Post - 3

Here's my third week posting my Wii Fit experience and I'm proud to say that I exercised EVERY DAY. Now granted I didn't make my 30 min goal over the weekend, but I did make it every week day and I'm pretty happy about it.

I'll admit, I'm impatient! I want results and I want them NOW, but as I tell the families I teach Baby Sign Language to, "don't give up, you will see results, just keep trying." I AM still motivated to keep going and while neither my waistline nor the scale shows improvements, I get 1st Place, New Record one something every day, my balance on the body test was perfect twice this week and my Wii Fit age is in the 20s often, so that's something.


My routine is holding up so far, a row of Yoga with the corresponding Strength Training, some Aerobics, then finally the fun balance games. Then I top it off with my Body Test. I'm still having fun, and my little guys keep watching me, cheering me on, which I love!


I'm trying to work my way up to the challenge on the 6 minute Super Hula Hoop but the 3 minute is still kicking my butt. Hopefully I'll post more about that next week!

New Crock Pot Blog

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Fitness Friday Post - 2

Here's my second week of being accountable for my fitness. Knowing that I'm going to be posting this does make me want to do better! Thanks Wii Fit Mommies!

• Friday I worked out for 30 min as soon as I posted last week! I felt good!

• Saturday we had battery issues and it kept getting disconnected :( My husband finally fixed it, but I had already taken a shower, so...oh well, it marked that I had 5 minutes!

• Sunday I did my body test and worked out for 5 minutes, but I was working on family history with my mom and felt that was more important. When I did my body test it said I had gained 15 lbs since Friday. AS IF! Whatever!

This week I've kinda gotten into a routine. Start with one aerobics, then do a full line of yoga and some of the strength training that go with it, then move on to some more aerobics for most of the time, and finish with a column of balance games. Then I do my Body Test. I find I do better on my body test at the end.

• Monday I worked out for over 30 min. I tried the Super Hula Hoop 10 minutes...that wore me out! But I was pleased to have my Age be 24! Too bad my weight was only down 1 lb.

• Tuesday I again got my 30 min and did the basic run, island lap, for the first time. I was exhausted by the end and was glad it gave me 9 minutes credit for that. In general I wasn't really feeling it as I did my yoga and strength training. Again it said I lost less than a pound.
  

• Wednesday, I didn't do as good. I can make lots of excuses about taking the kids to the library and having a church activity I was in charge of, but they are just excuses. I did do my body test though, so that's something...right? Two pounds gone today. I don't trust the scale though!
  

• Thursday my mom was over, my husband came home from work early and I taught a baby sign language class. Seems like the same excuses from the day before! My body test today said I had gained 3 lbs. Grrrr.

• Friday again, I know I'm about to post but I did just work out for over 30 minutes and felt really good about it! I've got kids home sick today, but not too sick thank goodness. We all just worked out then took a nice long shower together! Again my scale was wacky. I took it and it said I had lost the 3 lbs from yesterday, but then one of my kids was playing with my remote, so I had to re-do the test and 2 minutes later it said I had lost 5 lbs. Whatever!
  

I'll keep at it and post again next week...I promise!

Fitness Friday Post

Well, I haven't been as valiant this past week on the Wii Fit as I tried to be, but I'm still pretty proud of myself. And I won on the Wii Fit Mommies Forum yesterday! Yippee!

I worked out for over half an hour on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. Sunday and Tuesday I only did my body test and nothing else and Thursday I didn't even turn it on (although I did play bowling on Wii Sports with my little boys.) Both Friday and Saturday I did a full row of Yoga and then the Strength training exercises they told me to do to complete the workouts. I'd also do some aerobics and MAN WAS I SORE Saturday night and Sunday. Monday and Wednesday I did more Aerobics and Balance Games and just a little Yoga.

I'm really loving doing this, and I feel pretty motivated, both by myself and by my 2 kids and husband who are also all doing it. I don't trust the scale on it though, it'll tell me I've gained 10 lbs one day and that I've lost 10 lbs the next day. Ignoring those few random outliers, I think it says I've lost about 5 lbs since I started right after Christmas. I haven't noticed it on my body yet, but I really hope that happens soon.

I'm also really hoping to get pregnant again soon (we've been trying for well over a year) and feel confident that this will be a good way to exercise when I'm preggo, although it may throw my balance off some. Pray for me that I get blessed with another child soon!

Gift card to Carrabas

Go to 5 Minutes for Giveaways to try to win a $50 gift card to Carrabas. It's where Paul and I went on our first date so I love it!

Car Seat Cover

Check out Momma Findings for a chance to win an adorable car seat cover from Sprout Shell.

Stroller hanger

Our strollers always get in the way, but here's a new product to help us get organized.
Win it here!

Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

movie and game giveaways

Try to win the video Prince Caspian at 5 Minutes for Giveaways

Or, try to win a Wii PopStar Guitar at The Dirty Shirt.

Check these out!

5 Minutes for Giveaways is giving away a new car seat! I tried to win one of these last month, and didn't, maybe I'll get lucky today!

The Dirty Shirt is giving away a software package from Avanquest and some Christmas CDs.

5 Minutes for Giveaways

Because they are getting so many things to give away, 5 Minutes for Mom just started a new site, 5 Minutes for Giveaways!

They are starting out by giving away an awesome digital picture frame. Click here to try to win it.

I hope I win!

3 more giveaways

Dinner Party Frock Giveaway at Grograin

Temperal Scanner Thermometer at Dirty Shirt

Sweet Baby products at Dirty Shirt

2 giveaways

1. Hoopnotica...heard of it? Me neither, but Momma findings is giving away a hoola hoop and exercise information. I'd love to try it!

2. 5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a $500 gift card to Home Depot! We love that store!

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!!

Grograin giveaway of vinyl decals for your home. Check it out!

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!!

Dress at Grograin

Check out the website at Grograin to try to win an adorable dress. Now if only I had a little girl to dress up!

Thanksgiving is over, but here are some giveaways!

On Thanksgiving I found out I won the Pillsburry giveaway! I was so excited. Now for today's info.

5 Minutes for Mom is having a giveaway for a family meal planner. I love hosting family meals, and this would probably be great! Plus it has recipes! I love recipes

The Dirty Shirt is giving away a copy of Christmas Sucks. It's supposed to be funny and again, has recipes!

Good luck!

So many giveaways this morning

I'm just going to list them all really quick before I get swallowed up by the laundry. Good luck!

The Kandy Kisses Boutique is having a Black Friday Sale and Giveaway. Adorable stuff. Check it out!

5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a Beatle the Bard book. Pretty cool.

It also has a give away for new jeans. I totally need this!

Momma Findings is giving away a V-Tech system. I KNOW my kids would love this!

The Dirty Shirt has lots of stuff, but I liked the paci-partner. It would have helped with my kids!

More giveaway info...see below

The Dirty Shirt is hosting a giveaway for The Shrunks products. they look pretty cool.

Also some Lands End products at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Another fun giveaway at The Dirty Shirt

Here's a giveaway for Voice Lessons. Click Here.

Outfit giveaway at Grosgrain

She seriously makes the cutest clothes. Check out her latest. Here.

Room Art from Bosco Bear on 5 Minutes for Mom

We still don't know how to decorate Brian's room, but removable art from Bosco Bear would be great! Check it out at 5 Minutes for Mom.

Lots and Lots of Giveaways at The Dirty Shirt

I just found a great site for giveaways! It was a link off of Momma Findings. Thanks for sharing.

Here are some of the great items we can try to win.

A momAgenda Desktop. Who couldn't use that! Here's the giveaway.

Next is a basket of indulgence including spa stuff and chocolate chex mix. YUMM

How about an apron from Carolyn's Kitchen. They are super cute and I could use a cute apron. Here's the giveaway.

Happy Panda has some adorable clothes for the bigger baby. Which my second definitely was! He could have used this stuff. Try for the giveaway here.

Need some baby shoes? Try See Kai Run. Try to win here.

Have you tried Zoobies? It's a toy, pillow and blanket in one. Super cute. Win it!

The Dirty Shirt is giving away a Sheep Sleep from Cloud B. Looks like a cute product.

Almost done. If you need a new stroller, check out Joovy products. They are giving away a Zoom!

Lastly, I know my kid would love a V.Smile Baby. I'm sure if I want him to have it, but I'll try to win it anyway. Here's the link to this giveaway.

Crayon Roll at Momma Findings

This adorable crayon holder that rolls up...My kids need this. Check out Momma Findings for the giveaway and Retrorugrats for more cute ideas.

Christmas ornaments at Momma Findings

Today's giveaway is some beautiful personalized ornaments from Whimsical Creations. Check it out!

T-shirt giveaway at Thrifty and Chic

The Grateful Mom t-shirt company is giving one away at Thrifty and Chic. These are so cute! I'd love to proudly display that I'm a happy mom!

Pillsbury basket at Momma Findings

Pillsbury is giving away a great basket of stuff at Momma Findings. Looks like a great set!

Custom Camera Strap at Grosgrain

My husband would love this strap! Check it out! Custom Camera Strap GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Custom Photo Jewelry at 5 Minutes for Moms

I saw some other custom jewelry yesterday and was sad to find out the giveaway had ended. Imagine my excitement when I saw this one late last night! Check it out here!

FREE Cookbook - Finish the Feast at Auction Girl Vintage

I am excited to be doing Thanksgiving this year and hope to have lots of leftovers. Here's a downloadable cookbook of recipes to use with leftover Turkey. And check out her other site too. She's awesome!

Zip and Go from Mom Loves Today

They are giving away a Zip and Go on the Mom Loves Today site. Totally cool. I hope I win!

Beautiful frame at Better Home Interiors

Giveaway for a gorgeous frame. Check it out at Better Home Interiors.

Construction Toy at 5 Minutes for Moms

Check out 5 Minutes for Moms for their giveaway of a Totem Boys Recycled Construction Toy.

Poingo at 5 Minutes for Moms

One giveaway today at 5 Minutes for Moms is a Free Poingo. If you don't know what it is, go check it out!

WowWee Alive at Momma Findings

Momma Findings is hosting a really adorable giveaway of WowWee Alive stuffed animals. My kids LOVE their stuffed animals, and one that's "alive" would make their day. Check it out!

Christmas Delights Blog Party at Momma Findings

Momma Findings has started their Christmas Delights Holiday Blog Party. It will last for a week I think, so I hope to blog about it every day!
Today's giveaway is for a blog makeover from For Goodness Sakes. The design kits she has on her site are totally cute! Who couldn't use a makeover?

Zehn T-shirts and cute jewelry at Thrifty & Chic

Check out Thrifty & Chic
Adorable stuff!

Christmas Giveaway 2008 at 5 Minutes for Moms

What a great site and giveaway they are doing at
5 Minutes for Moms
They are adding new prizes every day, so keep checking back to try to win some great prizes!

Baby Wearing Giveaway part 2 at Thrifty & Chic

Here's a second baby carrier giveaway. I really hope I win one of these! They look great!
Thrifty & Chic

Watercolor Portrait Giveaway on Grosgrain

So, not only does Grosgrain have the coolest outfits, but look at this cute custom portrait giveaway! This would be AWESOME to Win!

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

Photo Cards and Postage from Skip to My Lou

The site Skip to My Lou
is hosting a giveaway for photo cards and picture it postage. Looks totally cool! I hope I win. You can try too!

Baby Wearing Giveaway at Thrifty & Chic

I love the baby wearing I've done and look forward to doing more with more kids. Here's a great giveaway.
Thrifty & Chic
Love it!

Grograin Grand Opening

This site has the cutest little girl clothes! I can't wait to have a daughter to wear them!
GROGRAINSTORE.COM
Check it out!

Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

GrosgrainStore.com Grand Opening & Giftcard Giveaway!!!!!!!!

2008 Holiday Mom-preneur Shop-a-thon! at Tip Junkie

Another great site is
Tip Junkie
It was started by a lady that used to be in my ward, but then moved. She's awesome and has some of the cutest kids!

Anyway, it is having a Mom-preneur Shop-a-thon and is giving away free stuff too. One of the most awesome things is a good friend of mine, Kim, is one of the mom-preneurs. If you click on the shop-a-thon button on the right, She's listed under the Baby Boutique as Prarie Mama Creations. She has some of the cutest stuff!

Enter, win, and give it to me!

Baby Shower at A Daycare Life

Do you guys know this site
A Daycare Life
It's so cute and it is having a Baby Shower with some of the coolest giveaways!
Check it out and try to win stuff.
Of course, if you win stuff you should give it all to me! HaHa!

Free Stuff

I've got to find a place to keep track of all the free stuff and giveaways out there! So, here it is. Hope those that follow this blog will love it too!