Miss Lulu Blogs

I should have posted this forever ago but...

2011-06-28T15:35:00.000-07:00

For those who don't know... I'm now at MissLuluBlogs.com I noticed a spike in stats here at BoardingtheMOTHERship [from 0 to 30 visits] and figured I should post a little note. Lol! :) See you there!

Holiday Fashion Idea! FRAAS: The Scarf Company [review]

2010-12-03T06:47:00.000-08:00

FRAAS has introduced a line of scarves perfect to accessorize with any outfit. The bold print is not the only great thing about these scarves, they're Cashmink®! Soft and beautiful like cashmere only better! Cashmink® the product of years of innovative technological development. V.Fraas patented these amazing results in order to exclusively bring you the finest possible textile accessory –

F.A.B. Blog Hop: November 28

2010-11-28T03:11:00.000-08:00

It's Sunday and time for the Fashion and Beauty Blogger's linkup!I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and spent some time with family. Add your blog to the list below and visit the blog of the person before you.Please leave a comment after linking up!

Norah Jones "...Featuring" Album Review

2010-11-27T15:47:00.000-08:00

RECORDED FROM 2001 TO 2010, THE CAMEOS, DUETS AND COLLABORATIONS ON THIS COMPILATION SPAN THE MUSICAL SPECTRUM AND SHOW NORAH JONES TO BE ONE OF THE DECADE'S MOST DIVERSE MUSICAL CONNECTORS. “It's so exciting and flattering and fun when I get asked to sing with somebody that I admire,” says Jones. “It takes you a little bit out of your comfort zone when you're doing something with another

Sorry #ABCnightline, not MY kid!

2010-11-26T00:13:00.000-08:00

Last night watched an old ABC Nightline special (on Hulu) about sexy clothes and media being targeted at the ‘tween’ market. While I would agree that there are ‘child’ stars like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Momsen dressing completely inappropriately for their age, and that this is a terrible example for younger girls; I definitely have an issue with the way ABC presented it. Firstly, the two

I am Thankful: Family, Friends and Love :)

2010-11-25T00:55:00.000-08:00

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The Chocolate Astronaut: one-of-a-kind, hand made jewelry! [Review] #myFABsponsors

2010-11-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

retail: $14.99 Bethany is a spunky, cool and creative college student and creator of the Chocolate Austronaut (aka) 'The Choconaut' shop at Etsy. She even writes a her own personal blog! (check it out here) Her creations are fun, one of a kind, eye-catching pieces and I am so glad to have had The Choconaut as one of #myFABsponsors at BlogWorld Expo this year. Here's me getting ready to head

F.A.B. Blog Hop: November 21

2010-11-21T02:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday! It's the end of the weekend and technically the start to your week. Spend some time & make new friend! Let's visit each other's blogs, comment and make new connections!Please link directly to your favorite Fashion/Beauty related post of this week.You are welcome to link-up at any time during this week, so come back and see who else has stopped by. The best thing about a Blog Hop

Yo Gabba Gabba Live FUN! - Win 2 Tickets! [ENDED]

2010-11-19T23:52:00.000-08:00

#7 @SDRealEstateDad you're the WINNER :) Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is coming to San Diego! don't know what to expect from a live show? ... TONS of FUN! :) PICTURE FROM NEW YORK LIVE SHOW Due to popular demand and following last weekends run of 5 sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of YO GABBA GABBA! have added additional dates to Kia Motors

Give Your Fashion Some High Fashion #SearsKenmore

2010-11-18T22:15:00.000-08:00

10 tips for weaving the hottest runway trends into your day-to-day looks! Of course we'd all love to walk through our daily lives as stylish as the runway models! The truth is you can, and you don't have to spend a fortune. Incorporating these tips can help you bring some high fashion to your daily style. Re-fashion: Try layering, or having something altered. You don't have to give up on an

Monday Mingle: November 15

2010-11-15T00:01:00.000-08:00

YES! I'm once again Mingling! :) Visit the lovely Jennifer at EightyMPHmom.com to get more info and next week's questions for the Monday Mingle! Do YOU know how to change a flat tire? Do you change your own?

F.A.B. Blog Hop: November 14

2010-11-14T10:50:00.000-08:00

Welcome glorious Fashion and Beauty Bloggers! Let's visit each other's blogs, comment and make new connections! Please link directly to your favorite Fashion/Beauty related post of this week. You are welcome to link-up at any time during this week, so come back and see who else has stopped by. The best thing about a Blog Hop is you can 'hop along' from your blog by linking up and the copying

'Winter-proof' your skin: Carmex Healing Lotion & Cream Review

2010-11-12T14:00:00.001-08:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carmex®. All opinions are 100% mine. Carmex is a brand that has been synonymous with great quality lip-care products, and for them to introduce skin care is exciting! Carmex has launched their skin creams in perfect timing to care for Winter weather and dry skin. Both the Carmex® Healing Lotion and Carmex® Healing Cream are thick,

Show-off your beautiful family with Holiday Cards from Shutterfly

2010-11-12T00:01:00.000-08:00

This will be the first year I actually send out holiday cards. It has seemed that every year since my son was born in '07 I haven't been able to get myself organized in time and end up just writing a bulk e-mail with some pictures attached. Never again! I have already booked both 'the hubbs' and 'munchkin-face' for Holiday pics in the park on Saturday and there's no way anyone is getting

Cirque du Soleil Zumanity: the sensual side of @Cirque

2010-11-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

Seeing Cirque du Soleil live is something I recommend everyone add to their 'bucket list' if it isn't on there already. I'm so grateful to Cirque for providing me the opportunity to see Zumanity live in Las Vegas while I was there attending BlogWorld 2010. I spent the afternoon hanging out with the lovely @CarolSchiller and since my hubby didn't go along with me to BlogWorld I needed a date and

F.A.B. Blog Hop: November 7

2010-11-07T09:01:00.000-08:00

I tried a trend this week...what do you think? :) Happy Sunday! The first week of November has come and gone, and I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their extra hour of sleep! Link up your Fashion / Beauty blog, post or video below! This is Blog Hop so visit the other great bloggers and vloggers linked up before you.You can add the hop to you site by

Yummy Fun: Smart and Final Wine/Cheese Party! #SFSmarties

2010-11-05T00:37:00.000-07:00

Smart and Final is a great one-stop shop for anytime you're entertaining. Their website is also filled with great tip, tools, recipes and information to make any party a success! Smart and Final's First Street brand cheese was featured with complementary wines (as selected via the wine serving guide on the SF website). It was a great experience both hosting the party as well as getting

KushyFoot Review #myFABsponsors [giveaway ended]

2010-11-03T00:22:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Janie :) KushyFoot makes a wonderful line of products that will make any shoe you're wearing more comfortable! From socks, tights, foot covers and portable flats KushyFoot has something for everyone. Having the opportunity to try KushyFoot products first-hand was wonderful, and during my weekend at BlogWorld Expo 2010 I was glad to have them as a Fashion sponsor. My

F.A.B. Blog Hop: October 31 [Happy Halloween!]

2010-10-31T09:52:00.000-07:00

Enjoy your spooky day! It's that time again, time to link-up your Fashion and Beauty blog or your fashion or beauty-related post of this week! Check out the blogs of those linked up before you and if you would like to add this hop to your blog click below where it says 'get code here'. P.S.- please leave a comment after linking up!

@CharmedValerie Inspired 'Style Pile': A Fashionista's Meditation

2010-10-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

First I must say 'Gracias!' to Charmed Valerie for calling me out to do this post. Making a style pile of things I feel are representative of me and my style was a blast! I was unsure at first, but I think my style pile really is representative of me and who I am. SOOO...what's in MY style pile? 1. HEELS: These are one of my favorite pairs of shoes. How I got them is a long and ridiculous story

Sleeping my life away...

2010-10-26T00:05:00.000-07:00

I enjoy my sleep, I really do. Before getting married, when I was living on my own I would frequently sleep entire Wednesdays away! [Mainly because I was working 2 jobs and going to college but I digress...] On Saturday I woke up around 12:30pm (mmm...so lovely!) and the hubbs had been up since 8:30. So I stroll into the kitchen to make some coffee and hubbs comes in behind me and says: "

F.A.B. Blog Hop: Fashion and Beauty Bloggers Link-Up!

2010-10-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

My #bwe10 Experience

2010-10-17T15:24:00.000-07:00

Being a part of BlogWorld New Media Expo as a new blogger was an amazingly inspiring experience. I was able to meet so many wonderful bloggers; some of whose blogs I had been reading before even starting a blog myself! Not to mention the invaluable information passed along in the conference sessions. To me, BlogWorld Expo truly affirms that Social Media is not a mere ‘fad’ but rather a whole

BlogWORLD Here I come! and thanks to #myFABsponsors

2010-10-13T18:52:00.000-07:00

I will be bringing you a series of reviews in an unconventional way. If you are going to BlogWorld, and even if you’re not I’m hoping you’ll enjoy this series of reviews! While at BlogWorld, I’ll be ‘testing’ and ‘reviewing’ the products live via Twitter & ‘OOTD’ videos/posts. The reviews will be posted along with giveaways as part of my BlogWold recap once I return. In the mean time here’

Keeping it all together!

2010-10-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

So, I had an essay due yesterday that I didn't know about until last Thursday! ...I churned out a 2 page paper in about 45 minutes NICE. Constantly Check the syllabus! <--lesson learned The good news is I'm a master procrastinator and there was no minimum length for the essay. Getting a grade on this paper should be interesting. 'History and Criticism of Photography' is quite

Big News and More News!

2010-10-04T00:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday! I’m so excited to finally launch MissLuluBlogs.com and here we are! There are some new things, and also some great news too! This new site layout is similar to ‘BoardingtheMOTHERship’ but I want to be much more interactive and involve you, the readers! I am happy to announce that I will be attending BlogWorld and New Media Expo courtesy of IZEA, The Social Media Company.

Wholesale Costume Club (Review)

2010-09-30T23:54:00.000-07:00

Wholesale Costume Club is an excellent place to get your Halloween costumes this year! By becoming a member of their site (which is very simple), you will get discounted prices on everything site-wide! At the moment, 1-Year memberships are FREE. I was sent the Sorceress Costume (picutred below) and it is excellent quality. It looks just like the picture! It fits true to size and the material is

Mixed Chicks Hair Products Review and Giveaway WINNERS ANNOUNCED

2010-09-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

WINNER ANNOUNCED! :) #39 CONGRATULATIONS @SUPREMEVISION curls on day 2! I cannot even begin to describe how thrilled I am to bring you this review and giveaway! Finding a great product for curly hair has always been a chore for me. Either the product is too thick and greasy or it’s too light and doesn’t define my curls well. Growing up I was constantly frustrated by the frizziness

Fall 2010 ‘COLORful Series’ Eyeshadow Tutorial #2 [smoky plum]

2010-09-17T01:01:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a bit, but here's tutorial #2!! (click here to see #1) Don't forget to take the quick poll in my right sidebar please!------> Purple is by far one of my favorite colors to wear in the Fall; all shades of it! This look is a basic smoky look using a deep plum color rather than black or brown. TRY IT! Next time you need a deep color opt for a deep plum or blue rather than black

Why NOT me? IZEA, send me to BlogWorld Expo! -UPDATE

2010-09-04T23:38:00.000-07:00

A HUGE Thanks goes out to IZEA for selecting me as one of the lucky few to attend BlogWorld New media Expo 2010! I'm sooooo excited and cannot wait to share my adventure with you all! CLICK HERE to see all the winners announced. IZEA is partnering with BlogWorld New Media Expo to send 10 bloggers to their conference in Las Vegas this October! If I am chosen, this would be my very

An award?! …for ME?!

2010-09-03T00:45:00.000-07:00

Tyesha from Diary of a Chic Mommy gave me this fabulous award! I’m so honored that someone found my blog ‘award-worthy’! Ms Tyesha is truly a Chic mommy & has great fashion and beauty tips for all! I so enjoy reading her blog and I know you will too! If you haven’t already done so, check her out! As part of my acceptance, I must reveal 5 secrets about myself/blog. #1 – I actually started

Poloppo “T-Me” Kit Video Review and [Giveaway CLOSED!]

2010-09-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Congrats to the winner! #26! BUY IT! Visit www.poloppo.com and click shop!All T-Me kits are $40 and under! They even have birthday kits for birthday parties! WIN IT!One reader will win a “T-Me” kids kit – perfect for kids ages 3-10! (valued at $32.00) How to enter: You must follow my blog publicly via GFC and: Visit the Poloppo Website [CLICK HERE] and come back and comment

Fall 2010 ‘COLORful Series’ Eyeshadow Tutorial

2010-08-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Hello makeup addicts! I’m finally doing my first eye makeup tutorial! I have been wanting to do this for quite a while and finally just jumped in! Please let me know if I don’t describe things in an easily understandable manner. This is the first of my Fall 2010 ‘COLORful Series’…since this Fall’s eye makeup trend is bold beautiful color! Incorporating color to your daily eye makeup look

Hard Candy Cosmetics REVIEW

2010-08-28T00:06:00.000-07:00

this review is part of the Cool for School blog bash If you’re a regular reader of my blog you know how much of a makeup addict I am. When I contacted Hard Candy Cosmetics for this review, I was thrilled to hear back from them so quickly! Trying out a new makeup line can sometimes be daunting, but Hard Candy cosmetics has something for everyone! Hard Candy cosmetics makes a

Going Back to School...finally!

2010-08-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

Tuesday was my first day of school. I'm going to our local community college, and to be honest...I've been so nervous! I'm not really worried about the difficulty of the classes, or the people...I worry about myself and my ability to stick with this to the end. I had started college, but I quit after finding out I was pregnant. After that, we moved so many times in the past 4 years that

Monday Mingle 8-23: Grandparents

2010-08-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Monday Mingle! If you're new to vlogging, or a seasoned pro the Monday Mingle is a super fun way to connect with & get to know other vloggers! *** as always...a big thanks to YouTube for this most attractive still-shot.

PowerCapes! - Custom Superhero Capes Review

2010-08-22T04:38:00.000-07:00

MY SON IS RAMBUNCTIOUS AS IS IT. ALL HE NEEDED WAS A CAPE TO SOLIDIFY HIS INVINCIBILITY! :) All kids want to be super heroes! It's an age-old playtime ritual to take your sheets or old tablecloth and fashion a makeshift cape, but PowerCapes makes your little super-one's dreams an exciting reality! PowerCapes is a fun, easy way to create & order custom superhero capes for any occasion!

YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! & Prize Pack Giveaway [ENDED]

2010-08-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

WINNER ANNOUNCED! #13 CONGRATULATIONS SAMANTHA! Kia Motors America (KMA) caused quite a stir with its first-ever Super Bowl ad, which featured a colorful cast of life-size children’s characters in the 2011 Kia Sorento CUV, including Muno from YO GABBA GABBA!, the award-winning children’s television series and live tour. Building on the momentum and increased brand awareness generated by the 60

you can't believe EVERYTHING they say in movies...

2010-08-13T06:11:00.000-07:00

*Hint: you really only need to watch the first 55 seconds of this video...then read my post below For some reason today a little experience from some years ago popped into my head and made me giggle to myself...I wanted to share & hopefully someone finds it as funny as I did. Alright so, It was a few years back that I watched this movie [Undercover Brother] with a group of my

The Best Beauty Buy of them ALL! [I love eyeshadow quads.]

2010-08-11T06:45:00.000-07:00

This Fall it's all about beautifully bright colored lids! It's exciting that bright shadow is in because that means we get to experiment more with makeup! I'm a big fan of colorful makeup, but more than that I've realized my favorite thing in makeup is currently: the eye shadow quad. The thing about the quad eyeshadow is it allows you to create a perfect look every time! You don't necessarily

CrazyDogTshirts.com Review & Giveaway! CLOSED

2010-08-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

If you have a personality, you'll like Crazy Dog T-shirts. They have an awesome selection of Funny t shirts that are sure to not only make you laugh, but also bring a smile to the face of anyone who crosses your path the day you wear yours! The best thing about CrazyDog T's is the variety and selection. I must have looked through every category from Vintage t shirts to Novelty t shirts and

"Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

2010-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Same Kind of Different as Me is a story about faith, friendship and wisdom found in unexpected places. Ron Hall and Denver Moore are two men who's lives were so vastly different from one another, it seemed impossible that they could be friends. Ron Hall is a wealthy art dealer and Denver Moore a homeless man. Both of their lives are brought together by Ron's wife Deborah who encouraged him to

...and the WINNER is...

2010-07-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

The Winner of the Orglamix Cosmetics Giveaway is #59 "Win it Mama"I guess her name is fitting to the situation.Congratulations!

"From the mouths of babes..."

2010-07-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

The other day while getting ready for school, munchkin stepped on one of his toys and it took a big 'ol chunk out of the bottom of his foot. *ouch* He was wailing, so I cleaned the cut, put on a band-aid and we continued getting ready to go. Over the nest half our, munchkin took his band-aid of TWICE! I kept telling him to keep them on his foot because otherwise it wouldn't heal (and I

Are You Ready to Party? Join in the Cool For School Blog Bash!

2010-07-26T17:55:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year ... home schoolers, public schoolers, college students, and even moms and dads taking the leap back into college are about to hit the books once again. I invite you to join me for a month of reviews and giveaways in August geared toward being "Cool For School". Stay tuned here so you don't miss any of the great products, and visit the other participating blogs listed

Reading the FINE print...even on oatmeal!

2010-07-21T12:42:00.000-07:00

Hey all, it's been SO long since I uploaded a video but I told myself to cut out all my 'inner critics' & just vlog! Today is Wednesday & I'm so glad to be once again linking up for Get Your Vlog On Wednesdays @ LizzieBTV.com If you want to link up click here! :) Here's my video of the week, did some shopping while not being totally attentive...see what happens!

MY favorite beauty tips from YOU

2010-07-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

A few weeks back, I held a giveaway for a great at home beauty book called Babushka's Beauty Secrets. The mandatory entry was to leave your favorite quick beauty tip. I loved everyone's tips and wanted to share my top 5 favorites. Thanks so much ladies! Here are my favorite beauty tips from YOU: "Beauty tip...beauty tip, I got one. I almost always shave my legs with conditioner instead

Orglamix Cosmetics Review & Giveaway

2010-07-12T15:35:00.000-07:00

I was absolutely thrilled at the opportunity to review Orglamix Cosmetics!Finding inexpensive makeup that one likes is always a process, and if you're looking...I have found a glorious solution! Orlamix cosmetics are not only inexpensive, but excellent quality as well! Cheri clearly knows how to keep her customers loyal to Orglamix with this guarantee: Zero Synthetic Ingredients: Orglamix

Winners Announced! - "Babushka's Beauty Secrets"

2010-07-06T12:53:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the 2 Winners of Babushka's Beauty Secrets!I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do & get gorgeous naturally! I've contacted the winners by e-mail.They both have 48 hrs to contact me or I'll have to select another. Enjoy!

5 PARENTING THINGS I SAID I'D NEVER DO..yeah right!

2010-07-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

Maybe it's just me, but I told myself I was going to be SUPERMOM when I was pregnant. I had this list of things I'd seen others do and told myself I wouldn't do them once my munchkin came along....YEAH RIGHT! I've learned over the past 3 years that certain things aren't up to me and I had to give in. Here's my list...try to hold your laughter because I know it's ridiculous! "I will never....."

The BEST thing for kids online! [Zoodles Review]

2010-06-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to bring you a review of Zoodles. It is a kid friendly internet browser that allows parents to have confidence in letting their children play games and watch videos online independently! I made a quick little video to tell you all how much I've enjoyed Zoodles over the last year. I found Zoodles completely by chance after being frustrated with the amount of ADs that sites like

Monday Mingle! June 21

2010-06-20T23:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday! It's been a few weeks since I last mingled, but I am back! This weeks questions are all about aging! eek! Want to join the Monday Mingle? Go to www.eightyMPHmom.com

Babushka's Beauty Secrets Review & Giveaway

2010-06-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

I was so thrilled when I received this book to review. Just last week I wrote a post naming some great natural Beauty Tips from Mom where I listed great little natural things my mom has taught me over the years. This book falls perfectly along the same lines, it's a natural beauty goldmine! The pages are filled with great at home recipes to keep you looking fabulous. What I like best is the

Hot Summer Swim Style

2010-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

I am here to show you some one-piece swim wear that is cute & dare I say sexy too! I long held the two-piece in such high regard but no more! (Especially when trying to hide some no-so-inconspicuous stretch marks.) These cute numbers are sure to turn heads and make you look and feel fabulous! (Without letting it all hang out.) Oh and I must mention these are all under $40! More Shape Fx.

Get Your VLOG On!

2010-06-16T13:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a few weeks since I've linked up but that's only because I haven't made any videos lately! This weekend I was going through some of my make up & wanted to share my favorite eyeshadow technique with you! So, yes I finally made another video & linked up with Lizzie at LizzieBtv.comCheck out all the linked videos this week & definitely check out Lizzie's blog because she's got a great

Beauty Tips & Tricks from Mom

2010-06-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

My mom being the naturalista that she is, she's always been a great source of simple and at home beauty tips. So many of these things are common knowledge now with the vastness of the internet, but they are things my mom taught me growing up and I totally endorse them! 1. Puffy Eyes? Try tea bags! Whenever I have a really good cry I always wake up the next morning with big puffy eyes. I

The LOOK for LESS: Cute Summer Wedges

2010-06-08T07:30:00.000-07:00

Last night I was browsing the net on my hunt for cute Summer wedges and I absolutely fell in love with these cute Steve Madden leather sling back wedges. Photo: Steve Madden-TUSCAAN Retailing at $90.00 for the moment, these are out of my league! So, continuing on my hunt I remembered a cute pair of boots I wanted back in high school. They were over $200 and my mom told me to just 'put

Summer Beauty DIY: Your BEST Tinted Moisturizer

2010-06-07T18:39:00.000-07:00

light coverage DIY tinted moisturizer Summer is here, and with hot weather, you're going to want to ease up on the makeup. Tinted moisturizer is a hot Summer makeup beauty item because it's light and clean. Summer makeup needs to be natural, and since your skin tone will most likely get darker here's a great way to look great all season! I love Revlon's Custom Creations because you can

Huggies Commercial Banned from TV?!

2010-06-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

Yes, the stories are true and below you can see for yourself the 'banned' ad. When I heard about this on my local news I was quite surprised. The newscaster said the audio/song on the ad is what was thought to be 'innapropriate'. They aired a clip of the commercial without sound and I just had to find the actual version. I don't find the ad innapropriate at all. In fact, it almost makes me with

Finding Support & Strength

2010-06-05T16:47:00.000-07:00

It has been a little under two months now since my miscarriage. I lost Samantha on April 12 at nearly 5 months pregnant. My miscarriage was violently painful and and the experience is one I would never wish to happen to anyone else. I'm on my journey to finding a silver lining or light at the end of the tunnel... My EDC (estimated date of conception) was December 18 and I didn't know I was

Love the Gulf!

2010-06-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

The issue of oil streaming into our water is something we should all be concerned about! Just because we all may not live in the area, this affects us all equally. My husband was born and raised in New Orleans and I had the pleasure of living there for a little over 2 years. We lived on what they call the 'West bank', the side of the city that lies east of the Mississippi river. Living in New

Happy Memorial Day

2010-05-31T13:34:00.000-07:00

Growing up in San Diego which is a military town and having several friends and family members in different branches of the military, I have an enormous amount of respect and appreciation for those that serve our country. My grandfather was in the Navy for 25 years and my grandmother did her absolute best to raise 6 boys. I don't know how the military wives do it, being away from their loved

It's Wednesday so....

2010-05-26T16:10:00.000-07:00

It's time to Get Your Vlog on!Link up at LizzieBTV.com

5 Must-have Fashionable Pieces to Pack for Every Weekend Trip

2010-05-25T13:53:00.000-07:00

Weekend trips are a great way to take a little break from the daily hustle and bustle. Getting away is great, and while you're enjoying yourself you want to look good too! Since Summer is right around the corner, my top 5 pieces are definitely beach-vacation worthy! <3 1. A Maxi-dress! I love long dresses, they are so comfortable and great for a casual, beach look. They look good on

Monday Mingle! May 24th

2010-05-24T16:32:00.000-07:00

Howdy Monday Minglers!Welcome once again to Monday Mingle.Link up your mingle vlog at EightyMPHmom.com

Get Your VLOG On!

2010-05-19T17:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Lizzie Bermudez at LizzieBTV.com is hosting a new VLOG link up every Wednesday. It's called: "Get Your Vlog On!"I decided this week to experiment with jump-cutting, I'm not the best at it by a long shot but it was fun! This is my first week, so I hope you enjoy!

10 Tips for Being Fashionable on a Budget

2010-05-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

YES! It truly is possible to be fashionable without breaking the bank. I used to be a spend-a-holic, but parenthood has taught me to shop more wisely. Here are my top 10 ways you too can be fashionable on a budget! 1. DO shop in stores! I know there are great deals online, but I've noticed for department stores and especially stores like Target and Wal-Mart, you can find GREAT deals in the

Monday Mingle - May 17th

2010-05-17T21:54:00.000-07:00

It's Monday again and time for the Monday Mingle!For more fun visit EightyMPHmom.comThis week I am l-a-t-e putting my video up, but I hope you enjoy. (Sorry about question 3...LoL I was rambling too much and couldn't quite fix it in editing so I just cut it.)

Marble Racers Giveaway RESULTS!

2010-05-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who participated in the giveaway for the Light-Up Marble Racers! There were only a few, so I wish you all could win! However...there can only be one and it's Julie at JewelKnits Congratulations! For anyone who'd like to try these for themselves here's a great deal!! BUY 1 GET 1 FREE!Here are the details on how to take advantage of this great offer:Mail or email a copy of your

Monday Mingle! May 10

2010-05-10T00:27:00.000-07:00

So this is my 1st Monday Mingle vlog! I've been watching them for a while and I love the Monday Mingle! Thanks to Jennifer at EightyMPHMom.com this is a great opportunity to get to know other vloggers and bloggers! Visit her site to link your post and to check out the weekly questions!

Driving Etiquette Mild-RANT

2010-05-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Living in Southern California, there are so many drivers on the road, and to be honest, more than half of them really shouldn't be! I am a courteous driver, I never go more than 5 miles over the speed limit (if at all!) and I feel like I've got a pretty good grasp on common sense! ;) I've uploaded this video to YouTube and sayitfacetoface.com check it out to post your own video reply!

Light-Up Marble Racers Review & GIVEAWAY!

2010-04-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

All lit up! (notice the emptiness? we just moved in!) Today was like Christmas in April! My phone broke over the weekend so I had been phone-less for days awaiting my replacement in the mail. I had no clue the Light-Up Marble Racers would arrive today but it was a great surprise! (Oh, and my phone did too! yay) These cars are so much fun! My 3 year old was so thrilled to see the Light-Up

Workplace Makeup (Top 5)

2010-04-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

Don't Over Do It! At the risk of looking like 'Mimi', it's important to keep workplace makeup light! Wearing too much makeup during the day is generally a 'faux-pas', but especially in the workplace you want to maintain a clean & fresh look that is easily maintained throughout your day! #1- Your CanvasMake sure you follow a daily cleansing and moisturizing routine! It is important to keep your

Eek! My dirty confession!

2010-04-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

My car is horrendous! It's nearly impossible to keep clean with all the food crumbs from both my toddler and I. LoL and the fact that I always feel like I need to be prepared for anything (including the occasional quick clothing change :p) so my car becomes this crazy second house on wheels! HaHaI've already given hubby the 'official' job of cleaning it...just because he's better at it than me!

My first VLOG!

2010-04-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

I did it! I've started vlogging y'all! :)I was truly inspired by all you great vloggers & bloggers out there! Enjoy!