Dandelion Wishes

I Confess...This is Not My Natural Color

2012-02-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... Everyday I am reminded about the MANY perks to living so close to family again. Tonight it was a drop in visit from my sister Amy. We were visiting, she enjoyed some

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!

2012-02-02T00:00:00.003-08:00

Well, y'all voted and I aim to please.... This swap has been a FAVORITE around here for a very long time! I think everyone loves it so much because it is an easy, no brainer. The Favorite Things Swap is about YOUR favorite things. You put together a package filled with things you love and want to share (these should be new items, not used). And you get a package in return filled with your

Housekeeping? We Want to Know wk42

2012-02-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama The ever so FABULOUS Crazymama is asking the questions this week and here is what she wants to know... {1} Fantasy

Reunited and It Feels So...HAPPY!!

2012-01-31T00:00:00.000-08:00

We had such a FANTASTIC weekend! One of those weekends that you stop and think, "Thank you God for creating so much HAPPY in my life!!" Jordan was with us and brought her longtime BFF Emma.

I Confess The Blogsphere is HUGE and There is a Place for EVERYONE!!

2012-01-27T01:39:00.000-08:00

I Confess... I LOVE meeting new bloggers. I recently received a email from Bonnie @ Life With Bon. She expressed how hard it was to "get in" with fellow bloggers and how everyone

I'm Feeling a Wee Bit Peckish! WWTK wk41

2012-01-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week your's truly, Mamarazzi, is asking the questions and this is what I want to know.... {1} What is your

That's One HAPPY Hobo

2012-01-24T00:00:00.000-08:00

Any Hobo would love to come and pick through the million empty boxes in my house right now. There is a serious selection, big, small thick, white brown. They could build a serious Hobo condo

I Confess, My Teenager is Awesome!

2012-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... When J suggested that we go on a "double date" with her and her friend Isaiah I was caught off guard. We really wanted to get to know him, especially because they are

Craptastic, I'm Still HERE...WWTK wk40

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A! Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions are from our awesome co-hostess Queso and she wants to know... {1} Which of the following

A Double Date with Our Teenager. Yes, really!

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:00

We got the keys to our new home today! It was so fun walking through the totally empty house and imagine where we are going to put our things. The carpet throughout is all brand new and it smells

HELP!! I Am Buried in Boxes!

2012-01-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... I am moving in EIGHT days and I am not ready. I Confess... All I want to do is avoid packing and play on Facebook and read and comment on blogs. I Confess... I am

OH Sugar!! WWTK wk 39

2012-01-12T13:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week Crazymama is the one asking the questions and here is what she wants to know: {1} What is your most

Walgreens=Awesome, for real!

2012-01-12T13:02:00.001-08:00

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that for the past year Walgreens and Express Script have been negotiating a new contract that would keep them as part of their pharmacy provider network? Yep, it's true. However... The negotiations were unsuccessful and as a result their former contract expired on December 31st, 2011. The problem with this, for the

Home HAPPY Home

2012-01-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Well I am HAPPY to report we have officially made our choice of houses. We get the keys on Jan 16. We plan on making the BIG move on Jan 21. I am HAPPY that we have found our home and that we

Desserts is Stressed Spelled Backwards Right?

2012-01-09T14:26:00.000-08:00

Or is it the other way around? All I have to say is I am SHOCKED that I actually lost weight over the Holidays. Cuz mama was EATING! And I am not talking about real food. I think I confused myself with Buddy the Elf from the movie Elf. I ONLY want sweets. This is not good news when you are a diabetic...I am always careful with my carbs and sugar intake. And seriously, eating all that crap

I Confess, I Have "Coco Worries"

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... I am a little worried about Coco. We have been at my folks for almost 3 weeks and I think she is getting a little spoiled. You see... Mima always has a special spot

WWTK Q&A wk38 Can You Do It Without Looking?

2012-01-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions come from ME Mamarazzi...and here is what I want to know: {1} What do you love about

Happy...In Pictures!

2012-01-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

Before we get to the HAPPY...I have 2 items of business. First of all HUGE thanks to Miss Angie @ My So-Called Chaos for hosting this month, I really appreciate the ways she kept the party going

I'm Trying Something New....well sorta!

2011-12-31T12:35:00.000-08:00

When I first started blogging in 2006 I never did much blog jogging. You see I hate exercise in ANY form. Then I realized that blog jogging was a fun way to make new friends. But I had no idea how to begin, I mean who should I read? So I started by visiting bloggers I knew and commenting on their blogs then visiting the blogger that commented before me on their posts. I figured this would

I Confess...

2011-12-30T00:29:00.000-08:00

First of all BIG thank you to Debra @ Housewife Eclectic for keeping the Friday Confessional party going! You ROCK!! I Confess... I really missed blogging. It was hard to just

I'm Back..with Resolutions!

2011-12-28T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions come from the lovely Queso: {1} What was the best part of 2011? {2} What do you look forward

Where To Find the Party...

2011-12-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

As y'all know I am taking a bit of a blogging break. But the Link Parties will continue without me and I hope you will visit my temporary hosts and link up. I am fine. I WILL be back. I will be on Facebook and email. TuesdayMiss Angie @ My So-Called Chaos is hosting My Happy List and you will find the linky LIVE on her blog at 12am PST every week.

New-Skin

2011-11-29T12:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of New-Skin for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Since being diagnosed as type 2 diabetic I have noticed that any little scrape or sore tends to scar as it heals. I have been trying everything I can to help makes the scarring fade but nothing seems to be working. I just learned of a product that has been

Big Daddy LOVES Zenni Optical

2011-11-25T03:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. A Few words from Big Daddy... I have worn eyeglasses now for over 23 years. I have had to buy new prescriptions every couple of years or so as my eyesight has grown worse over the years. This, as my fellow corrective lens wearers know, can be

LG Doubleplay

2011-11-25T02:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LG DoublePlay™ for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. So the other day J told me about this cool phone a friend of hers had, she wanted to show it to me and see if it was something I would consider buying for her. The phone is the LG DoublePlay™. The LG Doubleplay is really a one of kind phone that

PackIt Lunch Boxes, suhweeeet!

2011-11-25T01:01:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PackIt for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It is time to say bye-bye to ice gel packs that only last for 2 hours. You know the ones I am talking about. The ice packs that you put in your kid's lunch boxes and you are lucky if they actually make it back home, let alone keep the food you packed cool.

My Happy List and The Plan

2011-11-22T00:00:00.000-08:00

First of all I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments, emails and texts that have been coming my way. The outpouring of love, kindness, concern and support has been truly overwhelming

Friday Confessional Blog Break

2011-11-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... I am in need of a bloggy break. We have so much going on right now and the weeks are just going to get busier and busier. So I am looking for people to host my link

Autumn Swap...It's HERE!!!

2011-11-16T20:50:00.000-08:00

Oh my goodness...my swap partner {leah} from The Boy's a Dog Too! sent me the most thoughtful and amazing package. She was sooo creative and added a little note AND a recipe to each gift. She says Autumn is a time of the year that she likes to gather the family and friends in the kitchen so she wanted to share some of her favorite recipes with me. I am such a lucky girlie!! LOOK... 1. YUMMY hot

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk31

2011-11-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions come from the awesome Queso and she wants to know... {1} Do you have any musical talents? {2}

My Happy List

2011-11-15T00:00:00.000-08:00

THIS is what is making me HAPPY this week. My Mima is BACK!! She will be living with my folks until the Spring and the whole family is thrilled!! Especially Coco. My Aunt Tami and Aunt Lisa

Friday Confessional

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

I Confess... I had so much fun putting together my Autumn Swap package for my partner {leah} @ The Dog's A Boy Too. Here is a little sneak peek...it is getting shipped out TODAY!!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk30

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions are coming to you from your's truly..Me, Mamarazzi... {1} What is your "can't go without it"

My Happy List and 30 Days of Thanks

2011-11-08T00:00:00.000-08:00

My brother Scott and his wife Kristie are expecting their first baby in May. I have known for a little while but was sworn to secrecy...but they just made it Facebook official so now I can tell

30 Days of Thanks...Day 7 Employment

2011-11-07T22:18:00.000-08:00

Day Seven... I am so thankful that Big Daddy has a job that provides very well for our family. I am thankful that it is a job with the state that has fantastic benefits and a really good retirement. I am super thankful that he got the transfer we have been praying for and we are that much closer to moving to Hollister, where we will be closer to family. Big Daddy loved teaching at the academy

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

2011-11-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

Last Week's Winner HERE To enter just go to the darling Etsy shop Bead On A Wire to take a look around and come back and tell me the items you fell in love with. That is a MANDATORY entry You can also earn 5 EXTRA entries for doing EACH of the following... **PLEASE just leave ONE comment for EACH thing you do, I can do the math!** FOLLOW on TWITTER (10 ENTRIES) one commentFollow me on

30 Days of Thanks...Day 6 Little Things

2011-11-06T21:17:00.000-08:00

Day Six.... I am thankful for the little things... Like cookies the size of my face! And a deeeeelicious Tall, Dark and Handsome. Also known as a BIG diet Pepsi, from a fountain, over ice balls, in a cup, with a lid and a straw.

30 Days of Thanks...Day 5 Our Parents

2011-11-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Day Five... I have been blessed with amazing parents who are fabulous grandparents to Jordan (and Coco). My childhood was pretty perfect. I believe this is because my parent's were fully committed to their children and parented with intention and love...I am so thankful that my mom was able to stay home with us and that my dad did shift work as a firefighter so that they could parent together.

Friday Confessional

2011-11-04T00:02:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I should NEVER blog jog and comment while watching TV...especially when I am medicated. I Confess... Who knows what I have left on people's posts. Like this little

30 Days of Thanks...Day 4 Coco

2011-11-04T00:00:00.001-07:00

Day Four... I have already admitted, several times, that I am no doubt one of THOSE people. You know the ones, the crazy dog lovers. I never imagined in a million years that I would not only have a dog but that I would lover her like she was my own child. But, here I am, totally THAT person. I have decided to embrace it. It is what it is and I make no apologies for it. My "baby" just

30 Days of Thanks...Day 3

2011-11-03T01:14:00.000-07:00

Day Three... I am thankful to be an Auntie. I love all of my nieces and nephews so much. I feel blessed to be a part of their lives. I am so thankful to my siblings for allowing me to love them, celebrate them, watch them grow and be one more cheerleader in their lives. Taylor is the same age as Jordan, only 11 days apart. Taylor is an excellent student, gymnast and cheerleader. She is kind

30 Days of Thanks...Days 1 and 2

2011-11-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

I saw this floating around the blogsphere and decided I would join in. I am already doing a little "behind the scenes" 30 Days of Gratitude for my awesome husband, that my sister Meg is doing on her private blog, but I wasn't going to blog about it...mostly because I was doing little things to express my gratitude for Big Daddy and ya know, it is a little thing between us. So when I saw this

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A

2011-11-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A!Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week Crazymama is asking the questions and she wants to know about your Halloween! {1} How did you celebrate

My Happy List

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Before I start with my list of HAPPY...I am pleased to announce with winner of the $25 Target card...congrats to Crazymama! And the monthly My Happy List winner is DysFUNctional Mom...congrats!

Puppies vs. Babies?

2011-10-31T07:03:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It is no secret around here that I am slightly obsessed with my little Chiweenie, Coco. Seriously she has quickly become the little love of my life. Behind Big Daddy and J of course, but just by a little. It is also no secret that Big Daddy

Friday Confessional

2011-10-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I think I may have shingles, again. It is just at the beginning stages, if I do. I cannot imagine having to experience that pain again. Worst. Pain. Ever. Shingles

Holiday Card Giveaway!

2011-10-27T17:35:00.000-07:00

I use to be a huge holiday card FAIL. I could never find one that I really liked, thought I could make something myself and then time would get away from me and I would just let the year go by without sending one. See? FAIL! Then I married Big Daddy and he really got the ball rolling again. He is a huge fan of Christmas photo cards. I admit, i love when people send a family photo along with a

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk28

2011-10-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A! Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama Queso has been a shopping fool, a new Hobby Lobby just opened in her town (color me jealous) so she wants to know

My Happy List

2011-10-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

Children I love... Remember the BIG box of Halloween goodness that I sent to my sister Meg's Family? Well...Meg sent this video of the girl's reacting to the awesomeness. Yep, that little bit

Mamarazzi's Autumn Swap!

2011-10-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

Closed...packages being send Nov. 11&12What does Autumn mean to you? Is it about the changing leaves of red, orange and yellow? Sipping hot cider while curled up with a good book? Football? Pumpkin pie? Family? Would you like to put together a package filled with Autumn goodness and get one in return? Then Mamarazzi's Autumn Swap may be just the swap for you! Pleeeeeeeeeeease read ALL of the

Taking Back Monday Etsy Giveaway

2011-10-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Last week's winner HERE Giveaway ClosedCongrats to the winner Country Mouse To enter just go to the darling Etsy shop Chickapee

Friday Confessional

2011-10-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... Having my Aunt Debi living with us has been a lot of fun. However...(you knew there would be a however, didn't you?) The all choco-taco and cookie diet she brought

Spooktacular Swapoween Stuff!

2011-10-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness, y'all. I received the most fantastic package filled with Swapoween goodness!! Ricki Jill from Art@Home is my partner and she truly put together an amazing package for me. I love love love everything!!! She spoiled me! 1.Ricki Jill grabbed this picture of Big Daddy and Coco in her Halloween costume and put it in this darling vintage Halloween Frame. I am in love, so thoughtful.

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk27

2011-10-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays Q&A! Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama This week's questions come from your's truly, Mamarazzi.... {1} When was the last time you lost your temper? {2}

My Happy List

2011-10-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Last minute weekend away with my handsome hubz.. Big Daddy had the day off on Friday for a doctor's appointment. We decided to make a long weekend out of it and head over the hill to Hollister...

Taking Back Monday Etsy Giveaway

2011-10-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Closed!Congrats to our winner Miss AngieLast Weeks Winner HERE Just go to the darling Etsy shop Studio 162 to take a look around

Stand Up for Family

2011-10-15T18:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up in a FUNNY family. Not kidding, when we got to be teenagers we figured out that "Tell the joke or be the joke" was our unspoken family motto. I love getting together with my siblings and their families and just sitting around visiting and

Friday Confessional

2011-10-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I have been glued to Oprah's Lifeclass on OWN. I didn't think I would love it as much as I do. I am an Oprah fan, I know there are a lot of Oprah haters out there, but

Autumn Is Calling my Name

2011-10-13T16:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Oh how I love love love FALL. Autumn is just my favorite time of year. But California hasn't yet received the memo, that Fall has arrived, and even though the evenings are cooler, we are still having 90 degree days and there is not a falling leaf in site.I cannot wait to get my

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk26

2011-10-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Wednesdays! Hosted by Mamarazzi, Queso and Crazymama Queso and I are THRILLED to announce that we have selected a THIRD co-host to help us come up with questions each week. Crazymama and I have been friends since I fist began blogging, we go way back to 2007, YO! I am sooo excited that she said "YES!" when Queso and I invited her to play WWTK with us.

My Happy List

2011-10-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Halloween Goodness all wrapped up with L-O-V-E! I got a phone call from some VERY happy little girls yesterday. The Halloween package I sent to my sister Meg's family arrived and "Pieces" and "

Let Me Tell You 'bout My Best Friend

2011-10-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time then you already know my very best friend is my husband Big Daddy. There is no one on earth I would rather spend time with than this man. He is my EVERYTHING! He loves me like I have never been loved before, makes me laugh, treats me like his equal partner in life, spoils me and supports me in everything I do. I feel blessed everyday to be

T.G.I Fridays...at HOME!

2011-10-10T14:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of T.G.I. FRiDAY'S for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I LOVE to cook. I really do. I enjoy creating a meal for my family and sitting together around the table enjoying that meal. BUT there ARE days that I am just not up to making dinner. and on those days I often call a "Do it yourself night".

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

2011-10-10T02:01:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Closed Congrats to Winner Debra @ HousewifeEclecticLast week's Winner HERE Just go to the darling Etsy shop Mebbie Made to take

Friday Confessional

2011-10-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I am truly touched by the number of people who linked up for My Happy List this week. I know many of you are thrilled what it has

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk25

2011-10-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Q&A Wednesday Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka Queso Queso is asking the questions this week and she want's

You Voted and I Listened, I am a VERY Good Listener

2011-10-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

So now I REALLY need your help getting the word out about the My Happy List link party NOW on Tuesdays! When I mentioned that I was thinking of getting rid of the

Because I Love HER...So You Should Too!!

2011-10-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

For the next few weeks I will be participating in Friends You Love and will be posting about some of my FAVORITE friends. THIS week it is all about my blogging/real life friend MiMi. I LURVE MiMi!! If you do not already follow MiMi's blog you need to, because she is awesome yo! Like seriously awesome. I feel blessed everyday to call her my friend, she has truly added beauty and JOY to my life

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

2011-10-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Giveaway ClosedCongrats to winner Miss TattooLast Week's Winner HERE! Check out these ADORABLE reusable chalkboard banners, blocks & gifts...

My Happy List

2011-10-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

Before I get started with all of the HAPPY I just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words yesterday. I also want to thank my amazing friends for not participating in the yuck. Y'all rock, I am

New Sponsor!

2011-10-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

I want to introduce Dandelion Wishes newest sponsor. Kim Wacker of Mary Kay. She sent me the loveliest new fragrance and moisturizer. It's called Simply Cotton and it is fabulous!! And how adorable is that little denim makeup bag? Soooo cute!! Click her little Mary Kay button on my sidebar and do a little shopping, I highly recommend the Simply Cotton, YUM!!

Straight Talk Savings

2011-10-01T07:02:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. How would you like to feel richer? With Straight Talk you can cut your phone bill in half. Yes, you read that right, cut your monthly phone bill in HALF Some contracts these days are just crazy. With Straight Talk you can get everything you need

Friday Confessional

2011-09-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... Sometimes I HATE having a blog, Twitter, Facebook...basically ALL social media. There is FAR too much room in the written word for interpretation and major

Fresh Start!

2011-09-29T15:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TRESemmé for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard about TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo? I am in love with this product. Ever since my brush with death I am not able to wash my hair daily, I lose a little each time I shampoo (though it has gotten better since I started taking Biotin). SO this dry shampoo

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk24

2011-09-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Before we get started...I would love for you to vote in my latest poll. I already have a few people who weighed in. Keep it real YO! Welcome to We Want to Know Q&A Wednesday Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka Queso

Just go to the darling Etsy shop The Gypsy

My Happy List

2011-09-24T00:00:00.001-07:00

Big Daddy, Coco and I decided to come over the hill to Hollister. HAPPY!! We don't have any big plans. Just felt like coming over the hill to relax and get away from the norm. My folk's are

Friday Confessional

2011-09-23T00:29:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I REALLY missed Coco last weekend when we left her home with my Aunt Debi so that Big Daddy could run the Ragnar. I mean I REALLY missed her. More than I ever imagined

Swapoween!

2011-09-21T20:25:00.000-07:00

My sweet friends Angie @ My So Called Chaos and Beth @ Living a Goddess Life are co hosting a FUN Halloween Swap and I am SOOOOO in!! All of the fun and none of the work invloved in a swap? Yes, please!! I am really looking forward to putting together a cute package filled with fun Halloween stuff. YAY!! So you should play too...maybe we will be partners, that would be FUN! This is also a

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk23

2011-09-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Q&A Wednesday Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka Queso This week my adorable co host Queso is asking the questions. She wants to get ALL up in our business about our TV

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Closed...congrats to Debra @HousewifeEclecticLast Week's Winner HERE! Yep. You read that right...your choice of any TWO items from Morgan Prather Accessories on Etsy. Nice

$500 Express Sweepstake

2011-09-19T07:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I gotta tell ya, I love a man in a suit. There is just something clean and crisp and sexy about a well dressed man. I love when Big Daddy gets dressed for church because most of the week he is in his uniform...also sexy, but in a different away.

My Happy List

2011-09-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

This is the TOP of my happy list this weekend.... Big Daddy ran in the Napa Valley Ragnar Relay...186 miles over 30+ hours...2 vans, 12 people on the team (including my brother, sister and sister in

Friday Confessional

2011-09-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... I may have a slight addiction to CELERY...no really. I do. Is that as weird as it sounds? I buy it, peel it, cut it thin and pack it in filtered water. Then I munch

No Dropped Calls? Whaaaat?!

2011-09-15T14:01:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My friend asked me about cell phone services, she was looking to get her tween a phone with school starting. Her kid is super active in clubs and sports. Staying in touch with her and the other kids and parents in the carpool is a major priority this school year.

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk22

2011-09-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Q&A Wednesday Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka Queso Since I am fresh off my whirlwind road trip to take my Mima back to Idaho and bring my Aunt Debi to live here

Talkin' about it Tuesday

2011-09-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

I decided to join in a fun new linky that my friend AndreaLeigh @ My Chihuahua Bites started... Every Tuesday she asks a new question, this week she wants to know: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what two items would you wish to have with you? {1} My fully loaded kindle with lots of battery back up...I have a lot of books on my reading list y'all, I would love to be able to just

Favorite Color Swap GOODNESS!

2011-09-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

OH my goodness...y'all are gonna be totes jealous of the package I received today!! Missy @ Oh.Missy.Me did a FABULOUS job putting this together for me. Just look at the pinkness... And inside is body wash, spray, lotion and hand sanitizer in a scent created just for me called Mamarazzi! (and some in sweet pea and pomegranate too...rad) Dude...how awesome is that? MY OWN SCENT, CREATED

Taking Back Monday Giveaway: Gift Certificate

2011-09-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Closed Congrats to the winner MelissaLast Week's Winner HERE! Want to win a $35 gift certificate from Millie's Gifts? Just go to the darling Etsy shop Millie's Gifts to take a

My Happy List

2011-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

I am so HAPPY to know that this weekend there will be packages filled with people's Favorite Colors traveling all over the USA. Seriously I kind of love knowing that I am responsible for matching

Friday Confessional

2011-09-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

I Confess... This is going to be a short confessional, it is also Tuesday night and I am scheduling this post. I am on the road somewhere between California and Idaho. I Confess..

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk21

2011-09-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to We Want to Know Q&A Wednesday Hosted by Mamarazzi and Alicia aka QuesoThis week's questions are from Queso and she is already thinking holidays, what a little planner. She also has 6

Good Morning?!?

2011-09-06T12:16:00.000-07:00

The blogsphere, twitter and Facebook have all been filled with back to school posts and pictures the last few weeks. A lot of people are talking about how hard it has been to get back into the swing of things and mornings seem to be the biggest stress. So for The Monthly VLOG for September Shawn and Mamarazzi want to know your tips for a smooth morning. Really, you don't even have to have kids

Taking Back Monday Giveaway: Gift Certificate

2011-09-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Closed Congrats to Winner Megan Sutliff Want to win a $35 gift certificate from Scarlett and Maria? Just go to the darling Etsy shop Scarlett and Maria to take a look around and

*Dandelion Wishes*

I Confess...This is Not My Natural Color

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!

Housekeeping? We Want to Know wk42

Reunited and It Feels So...HAPPY!!

I Confess The Blogsphere is HUGE and There is a Place for EVERYONE!!

I'm Feeling a Wee Bit Peckish! WWTK wk41

That's One HAPPY Hobo

I Confess, My Teenager is Awesome!

Craptastic, I'm Still HERE...WWTK wk40

A Double Date with Our Teenager. Yes, really!

HELP!! I Am Buried in Boxes!

OH Sugar!! WWTK wk 39

Walgreens=Awesome, for real!

Home HAPPY Home

Desserts is Stressed Spelled Backwards Right?

I Confess, I Have "Coco Worries"

WWTK Q&A wk38 Can You Do It Without Looking?

Happy...In Pictures!

I'm Trying Something New....well sorta!

I Confess...

I'm Back..with Resolutions!

Where To Find the Party...

New-Skin

Big Daddy LOVES Zenni Optical

LG Doubleplay

PackIt Lunch Boxes, suhweeeet!

My Happy List and The Plan

Friday Confessional Blog Break

Autumn Swap...It's HERE!!!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk31

My Happy List

Friday Confessional

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk30

My Happy List and 30 Days of Thanks

30 Days of Thanks...Day 7 Employment

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

30 Days of Thanks...Day 6 Little Things

30 Days of Thanks...Day 5 Our Parents

Friday Confessional

30 Days of Thanks...Day 4 Coco

30 Days of Thanks...Day 3

30 Days of Thanks...Days 1 and 2

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A

My Happy List

Puppies vs. Babies?

Friday Confessional

Holiday Card Giveaway!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk28

My Happy List

Mamarazzi's Autumn Swap!

Taking Back Monday Etsy Giveaway

Friday Confessional

Spooktacular Swapoween Stuff!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk27

My Happy List

Taking Back Monday Etsy Giveaway

Stand Up for Family

Friday Confessional

Autumn Is Calling my Name

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk26

My Happy List

Let Me Tell You 'bout My Best Friend

T.G.I Fridays...at HOME!

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

Friday Confessional

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk25

You Voted and I Listened, I am a VERY Good Listener

Because I Love HER...So You Should Too!!

Taking Back Monday Giveaway

My Happy List

New Sponsor!

Straight Talk Savings

Friday Confessional

Fresh Start!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk24

My Happy List

Friday Confessional

Swapoween!

We Want to Know Wednesday Q&A wk23

Dandelion Wishes