Cheryl's Valentines Day Hug Bug Gift! Giveaway

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and Cheryl's is the place to go for sweet treats.They have an amazing selection of cookies, brownies, and more that you can send directly to the door of your loved one. And this Valentine's Day they have a treat that is too sweet to miss!

You can send a Hug Bug Greeting to someone special for only $5! This delicious cookie also comes with a $5 reward card. Check out this sweet deal today!

You can learn more about Cheryl's and all their great products on their website and on the facebook page! 

And THREE lucky winners will receive a Hug Bug Gift!

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Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition is Coming Soon!

City Grips Review and Giveaway

I first came across City Grips on twitter and when I read the little blurb about them in their profile I immediately headed over to their website to learn more. I sometimes feel like my stroller is another limb. I never leave home without it and I use it at almost every stop I make. Oh the places it has been.

It was these same experiences that prompted mompreneuer, Camie Gobtier, to take action. When Camie thought about the amount of sweat, dirt, and germs that were on the handle bar of her stroller she became hesitant to then handle her child. Imagine passing those germs to your child who them immediately puts their hands in their mouths.

As moms we take every step we can to protect our children. And now there is an easy and stylish way to help avoid the buildup and transfer of germs from our child's stroller. City Grips are handlebar grip covers that are easy to attach with the use of velcro. You quickly strap them on and start moving.  And the best part is that they are machine washable. So you can wash them as often as you would like and ease your mind of the worry about collecting germs and bacteria.

Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring

So Pinterest has become my new obsession. I somehow get sucked into this place where time flies by and when I look up from my computer I have passed hours. And this recipe is one of the gems have discovered there:

News From The Nail Bar - Book Review

New From The Nail Bar

By Christy Powell

Rebecca Harris is a single mum trying to bring up her four year old daughter, while running a company of unreliable staff, nightmare builders, demanding customers, a disastrous love-life and an over bearing boss.News from The Nail Bar is a romantic comedy set in an office of a nail bar company in London. The book follows Rebecca's extremely rocky course as she navigates disaster after disaster leading up to a potentially catastrophic opening party.

This book is told through e-mails and it keeps you wanting to turn the page! I have recently been on a trend of reading heavy books with a lot of drama and trauma. I was certainly ready for something light and hysterical and this was it. 

What I love about this book is how relate-able it is. Rebecca is your best friend pouring her heart out about all the things that are going so wrong in her life. We can all relate to the chaos that ensues with being a mom and having a career. But her interactions with her coworkers make you laugh out loud! 

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a good laugh. The author has a way of mesmerizing you with her crazy life. It made me appreciate how boring my own life is. 

Safe Driving in Winter Weather

Winter is upon us, though this year we have been pretty lucky in my neck of the woods. After being shocked with a snow storm in October we have remained unseasonably warm. But this past weekend we were brought back to reality with snow overnight that turned to an icy rain during the day. Ahh, winter.

I'm a very cautious driver, especially now that I am toting precious cargo (my two year old) pretty much every where I go. So I try to practice some safe driving tips while still being prepared in case something were to happen. So here are a few ideas for you to keep in mind as you move about this winter on slick or icy roads.

1. Stay Home - My number one tip is that if the weather is questionable and the roads are not great stay home if possible. I know this is sometimes easier said than done, but sometimes it's better to stay on the safe side.

2. Stopping Distance - If you do have to get out in the ice and snow always remember to leave a good amount of stopping distance. It's easy for your car to loose traction and slide forward when coming to a stop. So leave yourself some room.

3. Slow Down - I am often amazed when driving in bad weather with the number of people zipping along as if it were sunny and warm. Take it slow. Keep both hands on the wheel and be prepared to control your vehicle should the snow try and take over.

4. Cell Phone - I try to never leave home without my cell phone, but this is especially true in bad weather. You never know when you may find yourself stuck and needing to call for a ride.

5. Blanket - I keep a blanket in the trunk of my car. This was something my dad always did and he passed it on to me. It's cold in the winter and if you get stuck and you need to keep you and your kids warm for awhile it's a priceless item to have!

There are a lot of things you can do to help prepare yourself for safe travels. I hope some of my tips will make you feel a little better about going out, but the most important thing you can do is be aware of the road conditions. I can't emphasize it enough to just stay in if they are reporting bad conditions. You can also check out the Esurance blog for more tips and ideas for driving this winter.

I wish you all safe travels and a winter full of fun!

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Esurance blogging program for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Wordless Wednesday

A Balancing Act

I have to apologize for being so quiet lately. I've been quiet on my own blog and quiet visiting my favorite blogs. I guess you could say I'm trapped in a balancing act.

When I started working again my daughter was 7 months old. I took the job because it was close to home, my mother in law could watch my daughter, and it was only two days a week. Well, my mother in law eventually found the ride down to us in the winter to be too much. So I put her in the daycare at my work. I didn't think it was a bad deal since she was in my building and I could peak on her at any time.

Target Deals

I know every Target is different. They carry different things and have different prices and sales. But with the deals I got today I would encourage all you mommies to hurry out to your local Target!

I found toddler girl dress shoes for between $2.88 and $3.88. I also got a pair of toddler snow boots for less than $6! And a bunch of the Disney themed clothing was on clearance. Hurry!