Personalized gifts for Mom

Ooooh I know Mother's Day is this coming Sunday but I wanted to share a few more great "finds" with you.
Hey, Mom won't mind if the gifts are a little late.
We love gifts at any time!
Check out my new charms from thingsremembered.com .
(Their Charm Story collection)


I received them just last week and have been wearing them around my neck ever since. The compliments just keep coming too!

The first one is a Pave Swing Heart charm and it has my name and my husband's name engraved along with our anniversary date.
Can I get an "awwww!"
Sweet, huh?
The second one is the Crystal Cross charm.


I chose to have the same saying on my charm as the sample charm....
With GOD all things are possible
Both charms are strung up on a silver plated 40" chain.
You can add many more charms to your chain. If you would rather place them on another necklace then that is fine too. They are easy to remove and attach on anything.

They have all sorts of charms to choose from and if you don't want a necklace like me then you can also order the First Chapter charm bracelet.
I love my charms from Things Remembered and I just know that YOU will love them too!
I can't wait to order my next one.
Last day to purchase your MOTHER'S DAY order is May 6th.
So you better hurry!

Random Thoughts Tuesday

So, I walked outside today and (TOTALLY) felt like Snow White or one of those other princesses that talk and sing with animals.

You see, I was going to take a dirty diaper (HEY, "IT" Happens) to the garbage can and as soon as I turned the corner there were three squirrels and two bluebirds frolicking around the trees. I almost broke out into a song followed with a little jig but then I heard the kids screaming so my fairytale was over.
I am not really that good at singing anyway.
However, I can bust a move (more like bust a gut) with the best of them.
Just sayin'
Oh, and no that wasn't my diaper I was tossing.
It was the kiddo's that I am babysitting.
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I have eaten 12 Snickers candybars (full sized) in 9 days.
If you do the math....I had 2 on some days.
I did not share either.
I feel a little guilty.
(about eating that many NOT the sharing part)
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Speaking of OINK OINK...
We had breakfast for dinner last night.
I cooked bacon.
I also cooked sausage.
I am so glad that you can't get the "Swine flu" from eating pork.
I would hate to give up pork.

Oh, and since I mentioned "SWINE FLU", check out this hilarious video from IJustine.
She cracks me up.
I ain't afraid of NO SWINE!!

May the 4th be with you (Happy Star Wars Day!)

Did ya know that today is Star Wars day?
Yeppers....
It is!
Don't believe me?
Click here, here and here.
The lil man has been celebrating all morning long by playing Star Wars Lego. We may even participate in a lightsaber dual later.

Happy Star Wars Day!
May the 4th be with you.

Mommy wants flowers for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday. Have you bought your mom's gift yet? If not, then you better hurry! Have no clue what to get mom?

I highly suggest making her a Mother's Day topiary using fresh cut flowers. NEVER under any circumstance use fake flowers. That would probably be some sort of decorating faux pas.
(and if it isn't then it should be!)
My topiary was made possible thanks to Colombia, Land of Flowers. They sent me everything that I needed :

fresh gerbera daisies
Colombia, Land of Flowers coffee mug with floral foam insert
rubber bands
ribbon
&
step by step instructions
All I had to do was put it together and add my own personal touches.
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I love fresh cut flowers in my home. Not only do they release a sweet aroma but they make the house seem just a little more cheery! Of course, around here I have to consider weeds (with roots attached) as a type of fresh flower because that's the kind that my sweet kiddos like to pick and bring me.
Yes, I display them proudly too!


You can view my video below. Go ahead and snag my ideas too.....I don't mind because I know they ROCK!
~Mad flower arranging skills over here~
hee hee

oh, and here's the instructions for the photo glass pebbles (courtesy of Brassy Apple)
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I became a mommy on November 2, 1998 and I could tell you my whole "labor story" minute to minute. I remember is that well. Having a baby is a great experience, like nothing else.
I remember seeing my BIG GIRL for the first time. She was the most beautiful baby that I had ever laid my eyes upon. *Yep, even though she looked like a little alien all bundled up.
I sat there and held her. I checked to make sure she had ten fingers and ten toes.
I was in awe.
I was in love.
I was a MOMMY!
WOW, there is nothing like it.
I became a mommy for the second time on March 5, 2003. I can also tell you that labor story minute to minute. He was my second born, my only son. Would I love him as much as my first?
What would she think? How would we deal with two?
I had questions this time....
However, the minute I laid eyes upon him I knew everything would be ok.
We were a family of 4 now.
We were content.
One girl....
One boy....
It doesn't get any better than this!
BUT WAIT
Here comes a VERY BIG surprise.....(More like a shocker!) WHA? HUH? HOW? lol
December 9, 2004, we welcomed our third child into this world. It's another GIRL!
The labor story was a lot bumpier this time around but yes, I can also tell you about each minute and each hour up until she came out.
She was a little stubborn.
She wanted to do things her own way, I suppose?
She still does!
But there she was.....Another baby girl.
Um, a baby girl that had no name. OOPS!
(Don't worry, We did give her a proper name before leaving the hospital though.)
She was beautiful and we were now a family of 5.
WHEW...
Some days they may work my nerves, they may exhaust me, and they may test me but THEY are still mine and I would not change A THING.
My kids are my life!
I am no longer just LINDA.
I AM A MOM.
I am Meghan's mom.
I am Connor's mom.
&
I am Reagan's mom.
and
I love my new name(s).
Special thanks to Colombia, Land of Flowers for making my Mother's Day even more memorable.
I love my mother's day topiary!

Let's PARTY !! Vado Pocket Cam giveaway

The Vado was not claimed.
(I actually gave 3 days instead of 2 and still never heard from the winner.)
Going Going.....
Well, we will be giving it to someone else now.




Party over here, Y'all !
WOO HOO!
We are celebrating Trisha's (MomDot) birthday all month long so put on your dancing shoes and join us.
*A new giveaway each day*

I've got plenty of cake .....
errr scratch that, I forgot to bake the cake.
Umm how about Snickers and Moutain Dew? Yeah!
I have plenty of Snickers and Moutain Dew for everyone.
Oh wait....
I only have enough for 6 people.
hmmm...
Well, at least I have presents!!!
Oops
Better make that PRESENT. I didn't have time to wrap the rest.
I am definitely not the hostess with the mostess, huh?
Just call me the hostess with the least-est.
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Anyhoo, I want to give a big shout-out to my girl Trisha!!
If you have not had the opportunity to meet Trisha then let me introduce you.
(and when I say introduce, I actually mean HERE is her website...Now get your tail over there and say hi.)
She doesn't bite I promise.
Well, at least not until you get to know her.

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Remember that present that I mentioned earlier?
Well, here it is :


One of you lucky party-goers will win a PINK Vado Pocket Cam from Creative.
This little cam is cool. I have one just like it that stays in my purse at all times.
You just never know when someone is gonna act all goofy and stuff.
Just whip it out and record and then come post it on your blog so we can all laugh at the goofballs.
A little about the Vado Pocket Cam:
Catch the perfect snowboarding stunt, your baby's first steps or your kid's graduation and share them online with the Creative Vado Pocket Video Camera. This lightweight digital camcorder makes recording great video clips fun and easy. Sharing videos online is simple too with built-in software that helps you post videos to YouTube, Photobucket or Box.net. Take Vado Pocket Video Cam with you everywhere you go and never miss a moment.
2 hours of video
Vado has it's own USB connector so uploading your videos is super easy
It's rechargeable with a nice sized screen (2") to watch all your playbacks
&
it's sleek and small enough to fit in your back pocket

Wanna win this present?
Simply leave me a comment under this post. The giveaway will end on Monday, May 11 and a winner will be announced. DON'T FORGET TO COME BACK NEXT MONDAY TO SEE WHO WON!
Oh, and don't forget to visit Trisha (MomDot) and leave her a birthday wish.
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Someone just told me that the present is supposed to be for the birthday girl.
oopsie!!
umm, just don't tell Trisha about it, ok???

Pssst....Don't forget to visit Live Giveaways and Mom Most Traveled for more great giveaways!

Happenings around the Blog-O-Sphere

Hello lovely readers (Yes, all 4 of you!)

Check out these happenings that are going on in the big ole blog-o-sphere and then sit back and enjoy your weekend.

I am headed to a little Mother/Daughter tea party with the big girl. We will probably be dining on itty bitty sandwiches and sipping very hot tea in fancy schmancy tea cups which means.....
McDonalds on the way home for SECOND LUNCH.
(I even have the whole pinkie finger thing down now.)
You did know that you are supposed to hold the tea cup a certain way, right? Always make sure the pinkie finger is in an upright position.
I've got skillz.
MAD TEA PARTY SKILLZ!

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There's a blog party going on in honor of Tuesday. Tuesday lost her 8 month battle with neuroblastoma in January and there will be an auction going on with proceeds to benefit The Tuesday Fiona Whitt Foundation.
*click the banner below for more information*


Mom Dot's birthday bash has officially started. Be sure to visit her blog everyday this month for a different giveaway and blog feature.

I will be posting my birthday giveaway on May 4th. So be sure to stop by for some goodies!!

~Don't forget to check out these awesome bloggy carnivals beginning on Monday.~

It's your turn....
If you have a giveaway going on please leave it on Mr. Linky so we can visit.
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Aloha friday

It's Friday.
Ya Hoo! I get to sleep a little later in the morning.
Not too late though because I will be attending a special Mother/Daughter tea party with the BIG GIRL.
Do you have anything special planned this weekend?
(ooops.....I asked a question before the REAL Aloha Friday question.)
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My Aloha Friday question :
Have there been any cases of "Swine flu" in your area?
my answer: There are no cases in my city but they did just alert us about a case in a city about 40 minutes away. They have closed the schools for the next week. YIKES!

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