Mama Likes

Wow, it's been awhile since I posted a MAMA LIKES post, huh?

Ok, here we go . . .

~Crafty St-uuuf~
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Advent Calendars from Oh Amanda
(the best ones E-VER!)

Fabric Flowers from Hope Studios
(check out the one on the shoes....HAWT!)

gift cans from The Idea Room
(must.buy.smooth.edge.can.opener.)


~School St-uuuf~
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Math Nook (games for the math wiz....or math challenged)
Moving Picture Books (for the lil reader)
Worksheet Universe

~New (to me) blogs to stalk~
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Don't forget to leave 'em some comment love.

Got something on your blog that I may like??
Leave your link below:
*giveaways, fab posts, recipes...share them all!

It's de-lurking day

It's that time again.
You came....You saw....
Now be willing to bare it all.
(uh, ok maybe not)
But I do want you to DE-LURK.
Let me know that you were here by leaving your blog link below.

Regulars??
You can leave your links too.
Hip and Happenin' giveaways are welcome but I would love to see what you have been up to.
Got something JUICY?
Leave it.....I'll read those first!

AND

Today is also my HAPPY HAPPY anniversary.
This is our 11th one.
Can you believe that Hunky Hubby has put up with me for this long??
Well, actually he's been putting up with me for 15 years.
(Legally married for 11)
WOW-ZA!
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Have a great weekend!!

Happenings around the blog-o-sphere

Well, Hello there!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.
Guess What? This momma is G-O-N-E!
No, I haven't GONE crazy but rather I am gone.....
Not too far away but I am taking the day off.
A day to myself.
A day without kids at my feet.
A day without having to fix lunches.
A day . . .
Well, you get the point.
::giddy:::
I told my wonderful man (AKA THE HUBSTER) that if I did not get out of this house soon then I may just pull out my hair.

I guess he didn't want a bald wife.
Anyhoo....
Got a giveaway going on?
LINK UP!
**If Mr. Linky is still acting up just leave your link in the comments section and I will get it entered when it comes back up.

Happenings around the blog-o-sphere

Your turn . . .
Have a giveaway?
Enter it below on Mr Linky.

Happenings around the blog-o-sphere

Join the Three Bay B Chicks, Domestically Challenged, and I'm Living Proof that God Has a Sense of Humor as they celebrate art and being creative. These three blogs are sponsoring an event called "We Heart Art" this week only, which gives you the chance to not only showcase your artwork or creative projects, but also your kid's handiwork. You can read the kick-off post here. Prizes for children and adults will be awarded to a few lucky winners selected at random.
*Click on the banner above*

The TUESDAY blog party continues with more auctions.

Don't forget to head over to MOM DOT for the BIG BIRTHDAY BASH!

**If you have a giveaway please leave it on Mr. Linky below....

Happenings around the blog-o-sphere

Win a $300 BlogHer scholarship!
Click below for details...

Don't forget about Baskin Robbins 31 cent Scoop Night, Wednesday April 29th.
Log on to BaskinRobbins.com for more information.

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Check my side bar <----- for other "happenings" going on throughout the blogosphere. ** Do you have a giveaway ? Be sure to leave it on Mr. Linky below . . .

Happenings around the blog-o-sphere

The ladies over at The Secret is in the Sauce are hosting an auction. All proceeds

will go to MomitForward's charity benefiting Yehu. So, head on over and bid to win! The auction will end tonight @ 7pm.

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Hurry....this coupon expires tomorrow.
Click here to print your coupon.

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The Fresh Air fund is looking for host homes for this summer.
Click on the banner above for more information.
THE FRESH AIR FUND, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Nearly 10,000 New York City children enjoy free Fresh Air Fund programs annually. In 2008, close to 5,000 children visited volunteer host families in suburbs and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. 3,000 children also attended five Fresh Air camps on a 2,300-acre site in Fishkill, New York. The Fund’s year-round camping program serves an additional 2,000 young people each year.
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What do you have going on this weekend?
Be sure to post it in Mr. Linky !!

Strolling through the blog-o-sphere

Sit back and relax today......You deserve it (wink)!

Enter some giveaways, read some cool NEW blogs and enjoy your weekend.

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Here's some great reads that I found while browsing this week :

Sara at Ohana Mama discusses Bullies and her thoughts on how to handle it.

The whole topic makes me cringe. I was never bullied as a child so I don't understand it the same way as my husband does. However, as a mom I never want my children to be bullied but I know deep down that it WILL go on at some point. How will we handle it? It's hard to say ....

Do I tell them to fight back? Do I tell them to walk away?

What are your thoughts on Bullies and how to deal with them? Head over to Ohana Mama and give your input.

MomDot discussed baby bikinis this week. EEEEEEEEK! Ok, these were not just any BABY BIKINI these bikinis were made to look like ADULT bikinis. I said it over there and I will say it here.....

Yep, at some point both of my girls wore bikinis (when they were much younger). However, the bikini's they wore had ruffles on their tail (booty) and the top definately covered their tata's.

The bikini's were CUTE and NOT ADULT themed. UGH....the whole kid clothing thing just baffles me. Why are these clothing companies trying to make our children GROWN before their time? Why can't I go into a store and find a decent pair of shorts for my girls now days? Have you seen some of this stuff they are selling?

I know a lot of moms that have taken up sewing just to make decent clothes for their kids to wear.

SAD...

Blog events:

Blog Popz twitter party - April 1st @ 9:00 use hashtag #blogpopz to join the fun

(Have you lost your PREmommy body?)

Join Cat from 3 Kids and Us every Monday for MOM FIT MONDAYS.

Giveaways :

Be sure to check out my NEW giveaways. These can be found over on my sidebar.

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Do you have a giveaway going on?

Add it to Mr. Linky below and we will visit!

Around the Blog-o-sphere in 10 minutes

Let's see what's going on "AROUND THE BLOG-O-SPHERE".....

Visit I Heart Faces and submit your "MESSY" photos. (Begins March 2nd)


Every Thursday, Bridgette is hosting Think Thin Thurs. Why not join?

Hey, Be sure to check out her Label Daddy entry video. It's awesome... AND SHE WON!!

**Be sure to head over and give Cat of 3 Kids and Us some "congrats". THE BABY IS FINALLY HERE and oh-so-beautiful. ((Hugs Cat!!))

This week's featured giveaways:
Win $50 worth of Jockey's NEW Naturals intimates.

This giveaway is hosted by Mom Fuse.

WePlay toys from Munchkin Field giveaway hosted by Life Starring Ellie and Eve.


Melissa and Doug giveaway from Good For the Kids

Got something going on? Maybe a giveaway or just a ROCKIN' POST for us to check out?
Post it on Mr. Linky and we will be sure to visit.

"Happenings" ....around the blog-o-sphere

It's time to take a little stroll through the blog-o-sphere......
Here's what I found:

Those gals over at 5 Minutes for mom never cease to amaze me! Check out "Learn, Love & Link" by clicking the banner below. (You can win some wonderful goodies too)

Don't forget to vote in their Horsing Around contest also!

Feeling a little frumpy? Check out Audrey's fashion tips by clicking below.

Support MOM MADE products!



*Featured giveaways*
**Win a Bumbleride Indie Stroller from Designbaby.net.


**Win a blog header from A Southern Accent.

**You could win a PopATot over at Frugal Mommy of 2 girls.


Now it's YOUR turn! If you have a special event or giveaway happening on YOUR blog be sure to post it on Mr. Linky below. We would love to visit/enter.

It's Saturday!! Time for a little BLOG HOPPIN'

Do you have something going on?? Be sure to leave it on Mr Linky below and we will be sure to visit!

Let's see what we found today....
HAVE YOU HEARD??
Extraordinary Mothers launced this week!
Click on the banner below to check out their NEW digs:


Head over to 5 Minutes for Mom and you may just win this adorable Rocking Horse :

All you have to do is enter their "Horsing Around" photo contest.

MOMDOT is hosting "Saturday Night LIVE" tonight. (They usually do this on Friday's but it has been changed to Saturday this week. Be sure to head over and sign MR LINKY if you will be attending. (fun chats and a live giveaway!)

3 Kids and Us is hosting a Bloggy Baby Shower (we can't get enough baby items!). Be sure to be there starting Feb. 1st.


Now get out there and do your own BLOG HOPPIN'. Don't forget to leave a comment on the blogs you visit. Everyone likes a nice comment every now and again!

And speaking of comments....5 minutes for mom is hosting "Say it Foward" every Friday.
*Leave a comment and meet a new pal!!*
Click the banner below for more info :

Around the "Blog-o-Sphere" in ten minutes

WOO HOO!

We made it through another week!

I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday so far. Just wanted to let you know that the Virtual Baby Shower will resume on Monday with MORE great giveaways!
Next week's giveaways include:

*a Baby Lovie from Swaddle Designs

*a t-shirt from Demi Bella (formerly Lucky Me Tee)

*some cute baby clothing from Zutano

Be sure to be come back!
Also, Don't forget to enter our giveaways for the following products...
Rockin' Baby Sling
Jack and Lily shoes
Happy Green Bee tights
Belli skincare
Your turn....Post your "happening" or giveaway below. We would love to visit and enter!