Who am I?
- ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNation
- Hi, I'm Cameron (aka Iffy), a stay at home mother to 4 beautiful children. My family is my life! I am not crafty by nature....but I am learning =D I will share my experiences with you(good & bad) with crafts, DIY, cooking, and life. I say what's on my mind, and remain honest, it's just who I am. Love it or leave it =D So follow me and see my progress as I document my journey, and If All Else Fails....at least you have gained a friend and gotten some great tips or maybe learned something new along the way!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Giveaway # 28 Pulse Yoga DVD set~NOW CLOSED~
This giveaway is now closed.
Congratulations to our winner trooppetrie!
Thank you for all who entered & a special thank you to the ladies at Pulse Yoga!
Much love
~Iffy~
Have you ever tried yoga before?
Congratulations to our winner trooppetrie!
Thank you for all who entered & a special thank you to the ladies at Pulse Yoga!
Much love
~Iffy~
Have you ever tried yoga before?
Whether you are a novice or an expert the Pulse Yoga DVDs are an excellent choice
for you.
These DVDs are great if you're looking to lose weight, tone your muscles, or simply relax.
Pulse Yoga is not your typical yoga however, by using free weights & micro movements
you actually see & feel results right away.
There are 3 Pulse Yoga DVDs in the set
- Pulse Yoga I - Basic
This DVD shows you the basic yoga positions & breathing, as well
as introduction to the micro movements that you hold within the yoga poses
- Pulse Yoga II - Balance & Tone
You will learn all about body control & balance while perfectly toning your upper body
- Pulse Yoga III - Stamina & Strength
Push yourself with this 3rd DVD in the set as you focus more on strengthening & stretching your inner thighs, hip, & butt.
The Pulse Yoga DVDs have a great variation of moves, is very informative & easy to follow.
It does take a little longer than I'd like to get to the actual workout, but all in all this
is a fantastic workout!
Pulse Yoga is giving 1 of my lucky readers this DVD set(as mentioned above)
but there's more....
they are also including the Pulse Yoga Express DVD
This DVD is great for when you are short on time. In just 30 minutes you can achieve a great Pulse workout without sacrificing results.
Enter below & good luck!
I know you're going to enjoy this DVD set from Pulse Yoga
valued at $54.96.
If you are interested in purchasing the Pulse Yoga Set then you can order it through their website HERE
for only $34.99 PLUS you will get the Pulse Yoga Express DVD at no additional charge!
Awesome!
If you are interested in purchasing the Pulse Yoga Set then you can order it through their website HERE
for only $34.99 PLUS you will get the Pulse Yoga Express DVD at no additional charge!
Awesome!
Thank you again to Pulse Yoga for sponsoring this great giveaway!
XoXo
~Iffy~
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Giveaway # 27 eShakti Custom Clothing~NOW CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed.
Congratulations to our winner, Pinky Sade!
Thank you again to eShakti for sponsoring this giveaway.
Much Love
~Iffy~
Oh & don't miss my next fabulous giveaway, tomorrow from Pulse Yoga.
I have a special giveaway today for you from
Congratulations to our winner, Pinky Sade!
Thank you again to eShakti for sponsoring this giveaway.
Much Love
~Iffy~
Oh & don't miss my next fabulous giveaway, tomorrow from Pulse Yoga.
I have a special giveaway today for you from
If you haven't heard of eShakti then you should really check them out.
Especially if you have a hard time finding clothes that fit you right......
why do I say that you ask?
Well at eShakti you can customize every part of your clothing purchase, from the measurements
to the sleeves to the trim & the collar cut.
This clothing is custom made for YOU!
You know it's going to fit & it's going to fit perfect because you are in charge.
Let your inner Fashion Star out as you
design a dress or shirt to what you like best and to what will fit you.
Ruffle front poplin dress-check out the different colors it comes in here
I adore the color of this Passementarie trim poplin dress
You're sure to find the perfect little black dress too like this
Her fifties sundress
Which also comes in this nautical version-too cute!
Look at how fun the Bow front corset style dress looks
They have a ton of new fun printed dresses too in the Social Butterfly section
like this Gradient dots drape dress
& how about this pretty Rosette trimmed blooms dress
Now it's your turn to experience how great a custom fit dress looks and feels on your
unique body type.
eShakti is giving any one product of choice to ONE lucky reader of Stay At Home Nation
(so you must follow publicly through gfc)
Not only do they have fabulous styles & prints of dresses, but also tops, skirts, pants, purses, & more!
My 1 piece of advice for you is to send your exact measurement. I ordered bigger than I was because
I didn't want it too snug in certain areas. Don't do that, just send your exact measurements because
these dresses are true to size-trust me.
This prize is valued between $14-$80 depending on what you choose.
It is open to all U.S & Canada residents.
Winner will be selected June 1, 2012.
You can read my past review on eShakti Here
Good Luck
XoXo
~Iffy~
Sunday, May 20, 2012
My Favorite Things Friday Link Party ~ #33 Better Late Than Never
Being the last week of school, there was much to be done last week. But now that it is summer
I have a ton of awesome things planned for Stay At Home Nation so stay tuned =D
Now let's see my favorites from last week's party
Beach Countdown Calendar
you how to make covered light switch covers say that 5 times fast ;)
Wesens Art shares an Activity Playhouse
IF you have been featured above,
please grab my button and post it proudly because you're in the Stay At Home Nation Spotlight this week!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Grab my button code below:
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So here's a quick rundown of what I'd like to see at my party:
*Please link back to Stay At Home Nation somewhere on your blog.
*Don't just link & run, visit a few others &
let them know you're visiting from My Favorite Things Friday Party.
Thank you for linking up & if you like my blog & don't follow me already,
now is a great time to start. Plus if you comment below letting me know
you follow then I will follow you back! It's a win-win =D
Much Love
~Iffy~
Deal Alert! 3 Month Supply Of 800mg Pure Green Coffee Bean Caps ONLY $46.50 ($179 value)
OK so if you know me, I only post 'deals' that I have actually purchased
because they truly are a great deal. I have not received any compensation for any site or
product mentioned in this post.
Kgbdeals has an awesome deal today on a 3 Month Supply of 800mg Pure Green Coffee Bean Capsules
Why is this a great deal you ask?
Well for the past week, my husband & I have been taking Green Coffee Bean Capsules & have both
lost 4 lbs each & that's with taking 2-3 200mg caps twice a day!
My husband told me about this product 3-4 weeks ago because he came across a study that showed
all the people (in a small study) lost weight & had no side effects while taking this product.
2 months after having baby #4 I was diagnosed with 2 thoracic herniated discs(which was the
cause of my recent pain & limited range of motion) since then I have developed a 3rd herniated disc(cervical). Over the past year I have not gotten much relief from these discs & have tried any & all options I have come across(except surgery)-I am hoping to heal them or at least strengthen my back so that I can live with them without so much pain.
The reason that I am disclosing this, is that after having baby #3 & #4 15 months apart, and 2 months postpartum developing my herniated discs, I have held onto an additional 40 lbs that I can't lose by exercise just yet. By taking the green coffee bean capsules, I was hoping to jump start my
weight loss so that I can get started on a workout plan that is safe for my back without aggravating it.
Since my husband & I have started the green coffee bean extract, we have not had any negative side effects. I notice that I eat less at meals & get fuller faster. It is a great product thus far & will keep you posted on our progress.
Anyways kgbdeals has this deal for the 800mg capsule(while trying to find it locally, one of the vitamin stores told me Dr Oz had mentioned this product & that is why they are always sold out), all I could find around Alpharetta was 200mg, which means a bottle of 60 only lasts a week between 2 people. The 800mg, 60 count bottle will last 1 person, 1 month. With this deal, you get 3 bottles of 60. I am not a Doctor, & this may not be the answer for everyone, but it is a great start for me & wanted to share this deal with you, since
I have seen results.
I hope this works for you too-hurry & order them HERE before they run out!
Oh and it gets better,
I also found (& used)the discount code KGBRADSMY10 at checkout-it gives you $10 credit in your kgb account. Enjoy
Much love
~Iffy~
Also if you love a fantastic & free deal-go to Mealr.net & get 2 weeks of healthy meal planning for free!
Just enter code WRIUWN5X0P instead of payment information under section 4
Check out my review of mealr HERE - I absolutely love these healthy recipes & so does my entire family
Thursday, May 3, 2012
1 Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway Finale Worth Over $350 ~ NOW CLOSED And A Personal Letter to My Readers
This giveaway is now closed.
Congratulations to #20 Kellr78 who was selected by random.org
Thank you for all who entered & helped spread
the word. Come back Monday to see what other great products I am giving away then =D
Have a great day!
XoXo
I wanted to say THANK YOU to my readers(new & old) here at Stay At Home Nation,
Congratulations to #20 Kellr78 who was selected by random.org
Thank you for all who entered & helped spread
the word. Come back Monday to see what other great products I am giving away then =D
Have a great day!
XoXo
I wanted to say THANK YOU to my readers(new & old) here at Stay At Home Nation,
for any & all of you who have sent me an email, left a comment, followed me, entered or sponsored a giveaway, re-pinned something I've pinned on Pintrest, read 1 or multiple posts, tried a recipe, craft, or tip of mine, featured me, linked to me, tweeted, or helped spread the word about my blog-
Thank YOU all!
I am so fortunate to have a blog that continues to grow daily. It makes me feel the "blog love" to see the number of daily visitors from around the world who enjoy my posts.
YOU are why I continue to blog -
while it is nice to have an outlet for my creativity & thoughts,
& it is so much fun to craft & host great giveaways....
I must admit sometimes I feel a bit overwhelmed.
So Thank You also for understanding when I am late posting a link party(My Favorite Things Friday Link Party will resume tomorrow!!), or a giveaway, or a post in general.
I am trying to stay afloat with everything from the kiddos & husband, the house cleaning, Drs appointments, Birthdays & holidays, cooking, & the blog(which has to take a backseat sometimes).
So to share my Thanks to you,
I have an awesome Giveaway Finale worth over $350 this week!!
TO ENTER - (mandatory)
Follow Me Publicly through Google (gfc located on my sidebar)
(no other entries will count if you do not publicly follow as this is a Giveaway for my readers)
-then leave me a comment below letting me know you follow
(additional entries below)
1 lucky reader of Stay At Home Nation will win all of the following:
Have you ever wanted to know where your family really came from? Ancestry.com is THE place to begin your search. I was able to locate all the information(in a matter of a few months) that it took my brother to research through libraries & records over the course of a year, plus I even found more!
It really is neat to look through the actual records of past family members to see when & where they came from. I saw my great grandfather's military records & while I had some of the information, it was interesting to input it & see the matches that ancestry.com pulls up. It helps to fill in the gaps when you do not know all the details, plus it puts it all in one place. There is SO much information documented in their records from birth & death records, military, census reports, and so many more resources to help you put the puzzle pieces together of your family's past.
Ancestry.com is giving away an Annual Deluxe Membership Package valued at $299.40
There are so many features & resources to this membership package-you are going to LOVE it!
And right now you can get a 14 day trial for free- go Here for more details
And 1 Chic Sac from Isn't This Clever ~ valued at $7.99
I have used mine a bunch, from using it to hold my stuff(wallet, snack & cups for my little ones, keys, pretty much a catch all on the go =D), I have used it for a quick run to the grocery store (it holds a lot), I have even taken it to the beach & was fantastic as it held everything I needed & is very durable! I toss it in the wash & it's like new. While it does come with a convenient loop that you can hook your keys to, mine came undone, which is not a big deal because it also has a shallow pocket which I actually like better. You can even fold it back up in the pouch it comes in so you can keep it handy in your purse or in the car because it is a very useful bag!
Use discount code THNX5 to receive $5 off any order on their site Here(they have a ton of neat items!)
(You can check out my review for another item from them for the Cushy Closer Here)
PediSox are a different kind of sock....while their main purpose is to keep pedicures fresh while keeping your feet moisturized, they are so comfortable! I don't like socks that are loose or where you can feel the piling on the inside, or when fuzz gets between your toes. PediSox don't do any of that! They are snug and feel great! You can get thinner ones for the summer or thicker to keep your feet warmer in cooler months all while keeping your toes pretty =D
PediSox is giving away a pair of these adorable Ultra PediSox valued at $10
Along with the PediSox, I will be sending out a surprise package of assorted items to the winner,
because everyone loves a surprise =D
Total giveaway valued at over $350.00 in prizes this week
Additional entries count for 1 entry each but please leave a separate comment for each entry to count. Oh & be sure to either leave your email address so I can contact you
if you are the lucky winner!
Additional Entries
*Follow me on Linky(also on my sidebar)
*Post my button on the sidebar of your blog (located at the top of my sidebar)
*Blog about this giveaway(leave the url)
*Tweet or @mention about this giveaway
This giveaway is open to U.S. mailing addresses only(no P.O. Boxes).
This giveaway finale will run for two weeks.
& notified via email by May 19, 2012.(You can email me directly at ifallelsefailsthen@gmail(dot)com for privacy, if you would rather)
Thank You
&
Good Luck
~Iffy~
Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors for this week's giveaway. I received product for review purposes only & these are my opinions and are 100% honest.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Giveaway Bash {Part 2} valued at over $127.00 NOW CLOSED
Thank you for all who entered & thank you again to the wonderful sponsors
who donated for this giveaway!
The first chosen winner did not leave an email address & therefore I had to choose another winner.
CONGRATULATIONS to #1 Natural Nesters!!!!
I will contact you via email with further details.
I hope you enjoy your prizes!
Be sure to check back soon for an awesome Giveaway Bash Finale worth over $300!!!!
XoXo
~Iffy~
I wanted to run part 2 of my anniversary giveaway again since I realized that
who donated for this giveaway!
The first chosen winner did not leave an email address & therefore I had to choose another winner.
CONGRATULATIONS to #1 Natural Nesters!!!!
I will contact you via email with further details.
I hope you enjoy your prizes!
Be sure to check back soon for an awesome Giveaway Bash Finale worth over $300!!!!
XoXo
~Iffy~
I wanted to run part 2 of my anniversary giveaway again since I realized that
I ran it last time during Spring Break ~ oops
well that explains a lot! =D
Be sure to enter & tell your friends too,
All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment below,
and if you like the giveaway and/or my blog then go ahead and follow me too since you're here,
oh and welcome.
1 lucky reader of Stay At Home Nation will win all of the following:
1 Mavea water filter pitcher valued at $34.99
(for pure, filtered water without any chlorine taste)
These adorable Houndstooth earring studs handmade from Pretty Pickle valued at $5
(you can also get 20% off of all merchandise when using the code SILLYDILLY10 at checkout)
A 30 minute massage plus micro-current therapy from Margo at Total Mobility valued at $80.
If you are interested in her massage therapy-she is amazing! She has been the
only saving grace for my herniated discs.
You can read up on the "Micro" Here if you don't know what it is,
but she can help with inflammation, migraines, anxiety, gastro issues,
I mean the list goes on & on, so check it out!
You can also contact her via email to set up an appointment totalmobilityllc(at)yahoo(dot)com
be sure to tell her Cameron sent you =D
And 1 very useful & sturdy Chic Sac from Isn't This Clever ~ valued at $7.99
Use discount code THNX5 to receive $5 off any order on their site Here(they have a ton of neat items!)
Total prize valued at over $127.00 in prizes this week
Additional entries count for 1 entry each but please leave a separate comment for each entry to count. Oh & be sure to either leave your email address or comment through your google account,
otherwise I will not be able to contact you
if you are the lucky winner!
Additional Entries
*Follow me publicly on gfc(located on my sidebar)
*Follow me on Linky(also on my sidebar)
*Follow me publicly on gfc(located on my sidebar)
*Follow me on Linky(also on my sidebar)
*Post my button on the sidebar of your blog (located at the top of my sidebar)
*Blog about this giveaway(leave the url)
*Tweet or @mention about this giveaway
This giveaway is open to U.S. mailing addresses only(no P.O. Boxes).
All entries will be accepted until midnight(est) Thursday, April 26. One winner will be chosen at random
& notified via email by Saturday April 28.(You can email me directly at ifallelsefailsthen@gmail(dot)com for privacy)
There ya have it, another week of awesome prizes to say Thank You!
Good Luck
~Iffy~
Please note the massage & micro is located in North Fulton-Ga.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Mealr Review
Yes, yes I know I have been MIA & I do apologize
but, well Spring Break was very busy & fun, then we
all have been fighting colds & coughs, & well
honestly time kinda got away from me.
I hope you have all been well & I just wanted to share with you today a FANTASTIC
I hope you have all been well & I just wanted to share with you today a FANTASTIC
meal planning website called Mealr.
I mean c'mon look at how delicious this Salmon Tostada looks, and IS!
Just go HERE and then you can choose from 12 different meal plans.
Mealr isn't your typical meal planning website,
because you make every meal from scratch.
Every meal is cooked with healthy ingredients, fresh produce, spices, & herbs.
And you don't need to be an experienced cook, because the directions
are very clear & detailed.
(I made pizza dough from scratch last night for the first time ever & it was SO tasty & easy too!)
Take a look at a few of my favorite recipes we've made so far from Mealr.
Shrimp Scampi
Herb Crusted Salmon
(no Mealr is not an all seafood meal planning site, it's just those are my stand out favs)
There has been such a variety of foods, & since the beginning of the year, there
have been NO repeat recipes yet! Which I LOVE!
Here's the Sausage & Pepper Pizza we made last night (best pizza I've had in a long time!)
Mealr will have you and your family eating healthier,
spending more time together with home cooked meals,
improving your cooking skills, have you trying new spices & cooking techniques,
all while staying delicious!
These recipes are family friendly
& my husband & are really enjoying Mealr & I think you will too!
Check them out for free & let me know what you think or
if you already know about this little gem called
XoXo
~Iffy~
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Personal Update + Only a Few More Days to Enter $118 Giveaway & Party Hiatus
Good morning all! I just wanted to remind you that there are only a couple of days left to enter part 1 of my giveaway bash! You can enter HERE
There are a ton of ways to enter & currently, under 20 entries so stop by as your chances of winning are high!
I have decided that while my 1 year anniversary giveaway (there will be 3 parts with a winner each week)
that My Favorite Things Party will be on hiatus. It will resume again in 3 weeks & I will keep you posted.
As many of you know, I have been dealing with a lot of back/health problems. I have scheduled an epidural steroid injection & I am hopeful that it will provide some sort of relief since nothing else has. If anyone has had one of these for thoracic herniated discs, please email me or leave a comment with your experience with it. If it helped, how long, or what else you did that helped you. I am at the point where the Drs have told me, my options are the injection or surgery. Which surgery is completely out of the question for me right now, at least until the little ones are older.
Any feedback or advice with this or a similar issue is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog.
Much Love
~Iffy~
Monday, March 19, 2012
1 Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway Bash {Part 1} NOW CLOSED
This giveaway is NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to #12 - Katy~The Country Blossom!
Thank you for all who entered & be sure to enter the Giveaway Part 2 & Part 3 as well!
XOXO
Good Monday afternoon to all of my lovely friends. I hope you had a beautiful weekend
Thank you for all who entered & be sure to enter the Giveaway Part 2 & Part 3 as well!
XOXO
Good Monday afternoon to all of my lovely friends. I hope you had a beautiful weekend
& a Happy St Patty's Day. Oh my goodness the weather has been absolutely perfect these last
few days. The other night I ran to the Dollar Tree for some glow in the dark stuff
& we took the kiddies to the park after dinner.
It felt awesome outside & we had a blast, for only $3!
Anyways, I'm sure you are wondering what this giveaway bash is all about?
Well yes my dear friends a year has passed since my first post & I wanted to celebrate!
I know you are not supposed to throw your own party, but if I don't do it, then who will,
right? I mean it is my blog & all ;)
To celebrate my first year of blogging, I wanted to say thank you to all of my readers old & new,
to anyone who has posted a comment(except for the ones who have posted spam-no bueno),
anyone who has linked up to a party, or sent me a friendly email, or invited me to their party, & to anyone
who has featured any of my posts, or entered a giveaway, or helped spread the word about
Stay At Home Nation,
Thank You!
~To Enter ~
Follow me via gfc and/or linky(both are located on my sidebar)
then leave a comment below letting me know you do=1 entry
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Additional ways to enter (leave a comment for each entry)
Follow me on twitter @StayAtHomeIffy =1 entry
Follow me on Pinterest here =1 entry
Post my button on the sidebar of your blog (located at the top of my sidebar) =2 entries
Blog about this giveaway =1 entry
Tweet or @mention about this giveaway =1 entry(each day you do)
Post a comment on your facebook about this giveaway =1 entry
Now on to the Bash details. One of my very lucky readers will be chosen
at random to win(everything below)......
1 Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit (color of your choice) ~$69.99
1 Giani Granite Countertop Paint Kit (color of your choice) ~$69.99
You can read my review Here ~in case you missed it
Additional entries
(sorry but additional entries will not count if you do not follow my blog)
"Like" Giani on Facebook here =1 entry
Follow Giani on twitter here =1 entry
Additional entries
Check her etsy shop out Here & heart her or add her = 1entry.
Additional entries
"Like" her fb page Here =1 entry
Use discount code THNX5 to receive $5 off any order on their site Here(they have a ton of neat items!)
(You can check out my review for another item from them for the Cushy Closer Here)
Additional entries
"Like" Isn't This Clever on Fb Here = 1 entry
Follow them on Twitter Here = 1 entry
So you see, several additional ways to enter but only the first one is mandatory.
ONE lucky reader will win all of these great items!!
Total giveaway value this week is $117.48
This is a 3 part giveaway, which means I will have more items
to giveaway for the next 2 Mondays.
Without you, I wouldn't be encouraged to continue blogging~especially with everything
I have been dealing with lately with my health & crazy ex.
Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry(as each comment will count as an entry). This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will close on Tuesday, March 27th. The winner will be contacted on Wednesday,March 28st, so make sure I have your email address so that I can contact you, if you’re the WINNER.
Much Love
& Good Luck!
& Good Luck!
~Iffy~
Friday, March 2, 2012
My Favorite Things Friday Link Party ~ #31
Yes it has been yet another eventful week here in my house
& so time kinda got away from me.
Here's the party now though, so thank you for
stopping by & feel free to link up a few of your favorite posts!
Please make sure they are family friendly & post my button somewhere on your blog so others
can come party too! If you like my party & enjoy my blog then please
follow too since you're here. I will follow you back if you email me letting me know
so what do you have to lose?
Thank you to everyone who linked up last week & I am excited to see what you all
have been working on this week!
The party runs TWO weeks this time so link up, spread the word, & share the love.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
(I'm crossing my fingers that the weather will stay nice)
We are going to see the Lorax today(very excited)
what are you doing with your family this weekend?
Much Love
~Iffy~
Friday, February 24, 2012
My Favorite Things Friday Link Party ~ #30
The weather here in Alpharetta, Ga has been
b-e-a-u-ti-ful yesterday & now today is starting off perfectly too
so needless I won't be on the computer much today either. It's supposed to storm
later so we want to get in as much sunshine & fresh air as we can. I mean it's February & was in the
70s yesterday! SO nice!
How's your weather? I don't know about you but I have Spring Fever
for sure! I'm going to make a Spring wreath soon but I just don't think I can top
my Spring wreath from last year(it was my first wreath ever). It turned out exactly as I envisioned
so I may do something in a completely different direction this year.
Did I mention I'm ready for Spring? ;)
You can check out the full tutorial HERE
and be sure to let me know what you think =D
Now let's see who made it into my
Stay At Home Nation Spotlight this week....
It All Started With Paint has some really great before & after redos like this entryway
The Moody Fashionista shared a really cute & simply way to spruce up your band aids
And I cannot get over these cute presidents pancakes from Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons
Wow so many great posts! If you were featured then grab a button(I only have the one for now) & post
it proudly!
Thank you all who linked up
& if you missed last weeks party, no worries because you can go ahead & link up this week!
All I ask is if you link up, please only link up "new" posts, &
"new" as in = new to my blog. It could be a year old and as long as it is new to my blog then go ahead link away! You don't have to follow me but it's the nice thing to do(especially if you have been to more than
1 of my parties) and please post my button (located at the top of my sidebar) somewhere on
your blog or post so that others can come party too!
Remember there is a new party every Friday!
Thank you in advance!
Much love
~Iffy~
Saturday, February 18, 2012
My Favorite Things Friday Link Party ~ #29 Real as Real Can Be....
I feel like the older I get, the more complicated life has gotten, & rightfully so
with 6 people growing together under one roof. It's like a crock pot brewing 6 separate
flavors, each bringing their own uniqueness to the dish. Sometimes you question how well everything will
blend together in the end result, but after 8 hours on low you sit down to a dish that is definitely a keeper.
Well that's how I am feeling today. Although I am using a crock pot as a metaphor,
I am sure you probably know what I am saying. I am not the first person
to have a teenager, or a 7 year old who has perfected eye rolling & always tries to have the final word, nor
am I the first person to have 2 little ones 15 months apart with a 2 year old who, without warning, can throw the mother of all tantrums with ear piercing shrieks that would put Mariah Carey to shame.
What I am trying to say is that it's a whole other ballgame when it is all happening under one roof.
I am not complaining, and these will be some of the things that we look back on when my children are grown & married, and possibly even with kids of their own,
and laugh.
I hope there are plenty of awesome memories in there too!
SOoooooooo with that being said, I know as a parent sometimes things pop up that are out
of your control & as a result cause you delay. This can be anything from a last minute poopy diaper that
causes you to leave late for an appointment, weather, a nap that runs over, or just the
time it takes to gather everything you need for leaving the house. Even as prepared as you
try to be, sometimes things happen that cause you delay. It's OK & hopefully people understand
as long as you keep them posted.
I know today is Saturday, and I'm posting My Favorite Things "Friday" Party but as I
mentioned above, sometimes things happen that are out of your control......
(see there was a point to my rambling thoughts). Our internet was down yesterday
for no apparent reason, I mean it was beautiful outside so maybe someone knocked it out. I'm not sure but
it is back to normal now & so it's time to party!
Just link up & have fun! Welcome to my party, please play nice & visit others too!
I would appreciate it if you post my button somewhere on your blog & help spread the word
about my party =D
I would appreciate it if you post my button somewhere on your blog & help spread the word
about my party =D
I hope to see you back next Friday too!
Much Love
~Iffy~
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