Thursday, April 30, 2009

Featuring Giftfully Simple.

Giftfully Simple



I do not remember exactly how I came in contact with Courtney, all I know is that I had a pressing question about well.. blogging issues and Courtney was very kind enough to help me with my dilema at the moment that I most needed help.

Courtney is a mom,a blogger,a social media addict,the founder of tweetplosion and the designer of the 'Original Changing Clutch™'. She is also the owner of the online boutique 'The Apple of my Eye' that carries the cutest kids items (trust me I know).

Right now,there are two HUGE giveaways going on Courtney's blog: first the 20th century Fox and Paper Shouts giveaway and the second is the 'See Kai Run' Giveaway. The 1st prize for the 20th century Fox is a DVD from the movie BRIDE WARS and gift certificate from www.PaperShouts.com, the grand prize is a trip to Cancun and there are also other prizes like movie paraphernalia!

There is too much to say about Courtney and all that she does so to get to know her head on over there and check out her blog; her giveaways. Hurry up though, the first giveaways ends on May 8.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Nice award and 15 other blogs..

I received a lovely award the other day from one of my bloggy friends: Amy. This to me is the highlight of being a blogger: getting to know all the other people in bloggy land.

This is the award:



Here are the things to do with the award:
1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you've newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.


Here are 15 blogs that I think are 'Oh So Lovely':

1.Yoga Addicted: Mandy is a yoga instructor,a mother, a vegan and she LOVES the beach.

2.Marie-Eve in Montreal: Marie-Eve is well.. in Montreal (duh!), she is an avid reader, a writer, a mother and about to get married this in May!!

3.Surburb Sanity: Debbie just cracks me up.. period.

4.Growing up Artists: Jessica is a homeschooling mom of five kids and very witty; she has also been there for me since my humble beginnings in the blogging world.

5.Execu Mama: Akilah is a published author and mom to two girlies.

6.Cutiebootycakes: Renée is just fun to be around.. well her blog is.

7.Ohamanda: Amanda is a bookworm, a mom.. and she also post old black and white pictures (of her and her family) every wednesday on her blog which is really cool.

8.Single Mom says: Mindy is a single mom who is very honest on her blog about life, kids, love and the whole shabang.

9.Pinkandposh: Jeri is a mom of two, she also hosts lots of giveaways and contests on her blog, and is the owner of The Sweet Bowtique.

10.W/ Love Sincerely Posh Mom's Diary: Maki is an aspiring writer and also the ultimate ER fan.

11.Tatertotsandjello: Jenjen is a crafty mom of four who loves to shop and decorate.

12.Mommys Joy: Joy just writes it like it is..

13.Ignorant Historian: Ronnica is a God fearing sister, she loves books and everything related to the written word.. oh and she was my first commenter here (on my bloggy blog).

14.Baby Making Machine: Future mama is the girl with the baby blog but not baby.. YET! On her blog,She shares her ups and downs on the road to becoming a mommy.

15.Keeping up with the Schultz family: Amy is the one that gave me this award; and I am giving it right back to her since I think her blog is fantastic.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Attack of the Capital V..

My house has been plagued with the big 'V' or big 'T' however you want to call it..it is mostly my 5 year old(it's not gastro though, I just think the child ate too much of a good thing yesterday);so there has been a lot of bathroom runs, cleaning up and washing bed linens.. I am pooped.
But since I am finally feeling the SPRING air here in Montreal, here is a little quote:



"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth Day.




Today is earth day, so here are some tips that even the least earth conscious person can follow for a greener tomorow:

1. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle.
Get a couple of green recycle boxes for your house, it makes it easier when tossing things you can just flip the plastics and cardbord stuff in your bins

2.When not in use turn of the lights.

3.When bruhing your teeth use a cup full of water instead of letting the faucet run.

4.Think twice before pushing the PRINT button of the copier/print machine


Happy Earth Day!

Monday, April 20, 2009

It's Music Monday Again!

It's suppose to be 'Idol week' but I don't watch American Idol nor Canadian Idol so
let's make it :

Fun and loud!!



Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.




Friday, April 17, 2009

Quotations and such..

'I am not funny, what I am is brave'
Lucille Ball

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Bye Bye Lumps..

They are officially gone! My lumps, my bazookas whatever you want to call them, have officially deflated. I have never been one to covet thy neighbors assets but lately I have realized that I am on the shorter end in some areas.

After having a baby (or babies in my case) most women usually think about how they are going to loose the weight and get back to their original goddess selves; that was also my case a couple of months ago. After baby #2, I was sure that things would never revert back body wise.. well, I was right; don't get me wrong I did loose the baby weight but I surely did not get my old body back.

I only had set myself up to loose some of the weight as I am not a fan of the size small (on me) and I really do like a litte junk in my trunk (the hubby likes that VERY much too) but for some reason all the exercises and yoga streches did nothing to revive the shriveled and flat lumps and chompas; but I am not one to despair nor give up 'I will get my lumps back!'.


At least one person is cute and chubby in this family

Monday, April 13, 2009

Music Monday!

I am in desperate need of a vacation from the cold.. since I can't go anywhere..





Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.



Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter! (quotations and such...)


Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there.
- Clarence W. Hall

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

A Pink and Posh Winner..

The Posh Place for Posh Moms



Have you ever visited a blog that is so cool that you wish that you actually knew the author? I have felt like this a couple of times; okay more than that since I love stalking other people's blogs as much as a love writing my own.

I stumbled upon Jeri's blog during the ultimate blog party 09; I checked her (well her site) out left a comment and vowed to come back for more, she has lots of giveaways and reviews going on which makes stalking her blog fun fun..Well I got an email from her recently.. I won a giveaway on her blog! YES my first winnings!

Right now, my blog crush of the moment has a couple of fun events going on:

Current Giveaways:
Coco Bonbons
Yoplait Yogurt

Upcoming Events:
The Summer of Pink

The summer of Pink unites Jeri with 2 other bloggers for a very exciting blog giveaway event scheduled for the whole summer of 2009. This event actually starts in may, so head on over there for exciting and fun stuff to win.. you might meet a couple of other bloggers on the way.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Help needed...

"If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do well matters very much"
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.



Jasmina's story touched my heart...http://oneforjasmina.com/

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Flashbak!

I am a bit sleep deprived right now; baby Zazou has been battling a horrible end- of-winter-beginning-of-spring cold; which basically means: sick baby no sleeping for mommy... but a little Lauren Hill always get me going...



Check this out and tell me what you think.