Pin it Mamavation is a social experiment that was created for moms as a way to encourage them to lose weight and guide their families towards a healthier lifestyle. It is also an opportunity for two moms (Mamavation Moms) to enter a 7 week healthy living boot camp. The selected moms will receive the following: [...]
Pin itActually, I don’t think, I know. I saw the proof when I stepped on the scale at the doctor’s office yesterday. I also could have done without the loud pronouncement too, Miss Skinny Nurse Who Looks Like a Model, I can read really big numbers! When I was in the Army, it was easy [...]
Pin itOne of my big projects for this year has been my blankets for Project Linus. I’ve written about the various blankets that I’ve made and I’ve posted many pictures of the blankets in their different stages of completion. So I was pretty excited to find out that people are actually paying attention and enjoying [...]
Pin it Today I started my fourth and final blanket of the year for Project Linus. I’m using a ripple stitch pattern that I found on Hooked on Needles… I think it’ll be nice and fluffy, very cozy for the wee one. I’m using the same icy yellow color that I used on the previous [...]
Pin itCurly Nikki asked her readers to share their holiday hair plans with her, so here are my plans: 1. I did my first co-wash yesterday. Co-washing is basically washing your hair with conditioner. It enhances moisture and eliminates the use of shampoos that strip hair of natural oils. 2. I parted my hair and [...]
Pin itI’ve been dying to find out what my natural hair looks like but I’m not ready to commit to the Big Chop yet. So I took some inspiration from Uniquelise3 and clipped some off the top in an inconspicuous place…. For a video of my braid out, go here…
Pin itCan you believe 2009 is almost over? Wasn’t it just yesterday that we were all preparing ourselves for Y2K? *sigh* So much has happened this year…some stuff I’m proud of, some stuff makes me want to curl up in the fetal position and cry ~ either way, it’s my life and it’s these events [...]
Pin it Originally, this project started as my mitzvah for National Blog Posting Month, but I fell out of that race a long time ago. But I’m still determined to go through with the project because I am really enjoying it. Go here for more pictures of my blankets for Project Linus…Or go to Project [...]
Pin itLately there has been a lot of back and forth (and downright nastiness) on Twitter among mom bloggers about people who tweet during times of distress. To the best of my knowledge this bruhaha began with Penelope Trunk tweeting about her miscarriage during a business meeting and reached fever pitch with Shellie Ross tweeting [...]
Pin it In Memory of Bryson Ross 2007~2009 Today’s Wordless Wednesday is dedicated to the memory of Bryson Ross who tragically lost his life on 14 December 2009. Please remember his family in your prayers.
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