Sunday, November 30, 2014
A Letter to My Son
Wake up, cook breakfast, playtime, cook lunch, work work work, come home, clean the house, lay down.
Like clockwork, I rarely miss a beat. But some days, I think about it too much. I think about how much I'm simply participating and not truly enjoying the moments we spend together. And in those daydreams, I think of all the things I wish I could do and say.
1. I love you.
I say it every day, a million times a day, You hear it non-stop. But you will never understand how much I truly mean it. I love you, with my whole heart. I would give my all for you. The day you were born, my life changed for the better. You are everything to me, and without you I could not survive.
2. I'm sorry.
I sometimes take our time together for granted, Sometimes, I'm too tired to play cars or too busy to finger paint. I strive to be a super-momma, but super-momma is also a super-wife, super-cleaner, super-cooker, and super-worker. Hopefully you'll be a super-son and understand.
3. No one can replace you.
Yes, momma and daddy want more children. That does not mean we love you any less. Consider the idea of "Big Brother" a privilege; it means you were wonderful enough that we wanted a mini-you.
4. Always put God first.
As you get older, there will be many temptations. With every decision you make, remember to put God first. He is Our Creator; He is Our Father. Try to please Him in everything you do. He will never forget you, and you should never forget Him. You will never grow to old to pray to Him.
5. You will always have a home.
Everyone makes mistakes, and that's okay. If we never made mistakes, we could never learn any new life lessons. No matter what path you decide to travel in life, we will always be there. We will support you, we will guide you. We will love you through the hard times. As a parent, it is my job to love and protect you until I leave this Earth, and I always will.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Homemade No-Bake Cinnamon Ornaments
What you will need:
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 3/4 cup hot water
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Coping With A Chemical Pregnancy
Over the next few days, the line grew darker with each test I took.
And then, all of a sudden, I started bleeding.
My husband tried to calm me down. He rubbed my back, he gave me Tylenol for the pain, he let me cry on his shoulder.. I knew there was no reason I should be bleeding so heavily, unless something was wrong.
The next morning, I visited our local walk-in clinic. They broke the news.
- It is not your fault.You did not cause this. There is nothing you could have done to prevent it. Chemical pregnancies are only so common today because of the convenience of at-home pregnancy tests. If we had not been trying for a baby, I would not have taken an early test, I wouldn't have gotten an early positive, and I would have simply thought it was time for aunt flow.
- It does not mean you are unsuccessful.If anything, a chemical pregnancy should reassure you, instead of tearing you down. No, the fertilized egg did not attach. However, the egg was successfully fertilized. Your eggs are still doing their job and so is your husband's sperm.
- It still hurts.In medical terms, it is not "technically" a miscarriage. But if you have a confirmed chemical pregnancy, you know the heartbreak. For a few days, there was a fertilized egg in your body and that fertilized egg was your baby.
- Pick out a name.
To some people I've talked to, this seems to be very hard to do. However, picking out a name for your lost child during your chemical pregnancy can help relieve the pain. It helps put a name to the bond you had for just a short time. - Buy an angel.
This seems to be the most common coping choice. You simply buy an angel to sit on your dresser or somewhere in your home. You can find one of my favorites here. It includes a precious poem on the bottom of the figurine. - Plant a rosebush.
Sometimes giving something else life and nurturing another living thing can help ease the sorrow of your loss. Planting a rosebush seems to be the most fitting comparison: it's delicate and it is beautiful, just as the child you lost.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Resource Natural Spring Water
Recently, I received a free sample of Resource in the mail from Influenster and I thought to myself "what an odd sample to receive." Truth be told, I'm a Dr. Pepper girl. I chug Dr. Pepper, so I set the bottle of water to the side and finished looking through the box.
A few days went by and then I saw it sitting in the fridge. Ice Cold. And all of my Dr. Peppers were still in the box, on the counter. So I grabbed it and decided to take it with me to work.
The Pros:
-it has naturally occurring electrolytes
-it doesn't taste like "city water"
The Cons:
-it still tastes like water
I have to admit, I would have really loved this water if maybe it was flavored. But I do have to say that I have decided to drink more water after finishing the bottle supplied to me by Influenster!
Happy Water Drinking!
Baby Orajel Natural Review
That's why I was thrilled to find out I had qualified for the Baby Orajel Naturals mission from Smiley360!
-calcarea phosphorica (supports dentition)
-chamomilla (for irratability)
-coffea cruda (for restlessness)
-passiflora incarnata/passion flower (for restlessness)
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Moda VoxBox
I'm a little late posting this, yall!
But guess who was selected for the #ModaVoxBox from Influenster.com?
THIS GIRL RIGHT HERE.
& I am so loving this box.
For the trendiest girls alive, this box comes with bottled water, lotion, lipstick, lip liner, mascara.. Seriously, what's not to love?
Check out all the items from the Moda Voxbox!
-Rimmel London Sacndeleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara ($5.49)
-Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick ($6.99)
-Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner ($5.99)
-Puffs Soft pack ($1.99)
-Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask ($14.99)
-Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa ($2.29)
-Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer ($5.99)
-Resource Spring Water ($1.49)
I received all of this FOR FREE for testing purposes from Influenster.com! That's over $40 worth of products for free!
Head over to Influenster.com; write reviews and get rewarded!
Friday, September 26, 2014
Dean's List VoxBox
What do we have here? The new Dean's List VoxBox from Influenster.com! YES. This is only the package I've been most anticipating since I received the emailing confirming my position in an upcoming campaign! And now it's here! Let's take a look, shall we?
Master List:
- Luden's NEW Watermelon and Blue Raspberry Throat Drops
- Pilot FriXion Clicker
- Sinful Colors Nail Polish - No Text Red
- Softlips Cube
- Airheads Bites
- Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes
- Playtex Sport Fresh Balance
Can I throw out there that these ink pens are TO DIE FOR. And this nail color? It's totally the color of my high school alma mater's team - GO REBELS!
The false eyelashes are useful, but under different circumstances.. like maybe if you've had one hell of a night and still need to look the part for class! or maybe if you're wanting one hell of a night!
Overall, I'm super thrilled about this box and I can't wait to dig my nails in and start trying out all of my FREE goodies!
Thanks, Influenster!
Be sure to stay tuned for item reviews from yours truly!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Smiley360: o.b. Procomfort review
The wrapping for each tampon? I'm neutral. It's design is very sleek. I kind of enjoy that it isn't packaged in bright, cheerful colors. Because, let's be honest, this part of every woman's life is not cheerful. Minimalist. Conservative. Me-likey.
As for absorbency, I did a real life, first hand test. And I am pleased to announce -
I love these tampons!
They are comfortable. Once inserted, you cannot feel them. No matter how much you move around - I used these during an 8 hour work shift - they do not cause any discomfort and they do not leak! Yay!
And if receiving these awesome tampons weren't enough, I also received 10 coupons for $1.50 off to share with family and friends! Looks like I'm going to be someone's favorite person after sharing the wealth of comfortable and protective tampons!
If you haven't signed up for Smiley360.com, head over there now! More samples await, just follow the link below!
http://h5.sml360.com/-/1wu0 Smiley360 SignUp
http://h5.sml360.com/-/7d4r o.b. Procomfort coupon
Happy Smiling!
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
PinchMe Tuesday!
- (1) Sinful Colors Nail Polish
- (2) 1 ct Wet Nap Antibacterial Wipes
- (1) 2 ct Allegra Allergy Relief sample
- (1) Allegra Allergy coupon ($2 off)
- (1) Gevalia House Blend Coffee sample
- (1) Gevalia Coffee coupon ($0.50 off)
- (1) Beyond Meat coupon (free package)
- (1) Studio Ink greeting card (not pictured)
Monday, September 22, 2014
John Deere First Birthday Party!
Anyone who knows my family knows that my son is obsessed with anything that has wheels on it, but most importantly... HE LOVES TRACTORS.
So when trying to decide what to do for his party - like two weeks before the day! - we thought and thought until finally I had the perfect idea. John Deere!
I had everything planned. I ordered balloons, ribbon, invitations, napkins, and everything imaginable for my little man's special day. I reserved a barn at our local park, personally handed out every invitation, and even decided I'd be super-mom and make his own cake.
The night before his party, I stayed up til 3am making teeny-tiny little adorable cupcakes to make his tractor cupcake cake.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
About Me
Hailing from "Small Town", Tennessee, I'm a little opinionated, a little traditional, and a little set in my ways.
I hope y'all enjoy! God Bless!