Laundry Confessionals

The other day I did laundry and had a realization. I have an addiction.

Here is what my laundry basket held when I was finished with laundry:

3 jeans
1 khaki pants
2 tshirts
6 shirts
4 hoodies
various undergarments
14 sets of pajamas

Do you see that?! 14 sets of pjs not individual pieces but tops and bottoms counted together. I think I have an addiction to loungewear. I admit there are days that I get up in the morning and put on a clean set of pjs to hang around the house in. I also admit there are days I hang out in the pjs I wore to bed that night.

When I get home and know I'm going to be staying home, you bet I'm going to be changing into something more comfortable. Currently, I'm sitting at the computer wearing last night's pjs of a snowman shirt and Santa Clause pants. They don't match and they each have their mate somewhere in the drawer. I was just too tired to match them up last night. I rarely actually match them up.

This year for Christmas, I received 2 more to join my 3 drawers full of loungewear. 3 drawers full! That is half of my clothing space in my dresser.

I don't intend to stop this addiction but I thought I'd share my laundry revelation from the other day.

*UPDATE* I got dressed today.

A Very Important Question. Please Answer

I've got a very important question that I need to ask and I'd like all of you to leave your answers in the comment section.


How long do you wear your jeans before washing them?

a. 1 time
b. 2-3 times
c. I don't wear jeans
d. 4-5 times
e. As many times as I can get away with
f. Mine could stand on their own
g. A week
h. I give 'em a sniff and if they smell fine I put them on
i. As long as there are no stains on them
j. Wear them once and then in the wash because they are my only pair
k. Are you guys still reading these selections?
l. Stop reading and go comment and let me know all about your jeans
m. Really, stop reading and go comment


I wear mine about 2-3 times and then they get washed. I only have 3 pairs so they need to be frequently washed.

Photo of our washing machine with way too much soap

Random Observations

• Fm static and Am static sound different. (I was using it as white noise to keep Buttercup asleep in the morning after Pony had already woken up)

• You probably shouldn't reek of alcohol when you go to Secretary of State. (I think the guy next to me needed this information)

• When I decide to use my camera the batteries always seem to be dead or as my camera says they are "exhausted".

• My "C" key doesn't always want to work.

• Now that I'm a year older my memory is going. (I had some other things I was going to share but can't remember them now)

• I love Ghiraradelli brownies and chocolate muffins.

• Um, now my "R" key doesn't like me. Maybe the batteries in the keyboard are "exhausted" just like my camera.

• Pinata's are super fun.

• Swinging is fun even in the middle of winter (photo taken winter 2007)
  

Celebrate

Today is my day and I just might celebrate!

I Want an ERGO from Jolly Mom

Jolly Mom is having another amazing giveaway.  This time it's for an ERGO baby carrier.  I would love, love, love to have one of these carriers.  The girls are getting so big and I've heard great things about how ERGO's work with larger kids.  I'm Keeping My Fingers Crossed for this one.  

Oh you have until Jan. 27 th to enter. 

Have Some Fun at This Full House

This Full House has a super fun giveaway right now.  You can enter to win an Xbox 360 Elite.  You have until Jan. 20 th to enter. 

My Organized Chaos New Years Event

My Organized Chaos is having a New Year's giveaway event right now. There are some amazing things you can win. One of those is a Rockin' Baby Sling that I would love to have.

Yummie Tummie Review

I mentioned a few weeks ago about the EatDrinkandBeYummie website. It's a great site to find some amazing recipes, tips on places to eat or add your own favorite indulgence. While your there, you can also check out Yummie Tummie, the amazing shapewear that is meant to be seen.

The Yummie Tummie is shapewear that has a slimming mid section made of a patent pending dual fabric technology. It's a microfiber material so your outer clothes won't stick to it. The top and bottom of the Yummie Tummie is made of cotton and is meant to be seen. It looks great layered with other shirts on top and it hides any lumps or bumps underneath the shirt, even eliminating up to five pounds off your appearance.



My Review

Product/Style: Chocolate Long Strappy Yummie Tummie ($72)

Length: The Yummie Tummie comes in two lengths. Regular, which will be fine for most people or Long, for people with long torsos or people who want to have a long layer underneath. I went with the long because it's the only length in my size that had the Chocolate color left. I really like the long length. It hits me just about hip height and looks good under all my other shirts.

I've only wore the Yummie Tummie a few times but I really like it. It's comfortable to wear and helps hide my mid section when I raise my arms. It's also slimming. I'm not sure it takes 5lbs off my appearance but I felt it held me in nicely.

One problem I did have, although it's probably not a problem with the Yummie Tummie but a problem with undershirts in general. When I sit for awhile, it scooches up and I have to tug it back down when I stand up.

I have another product that just hides your middle but I prefer the Yummie Tummie because it has straps and doesn't fall down like my other mid section hider.

I'd love to have some of the other Yummie Tummie products as well. There are sparkle tank tops, short and long sleeve shirts and even a longer tank for under a dress. And there are many color options available. I wish I had a few in all the other colors.

Quality Baby Carriers at La Stella Blu

I'm bringing up babywearing again because I've found a great new site that has amazing carriers. La Stella Blu carries many styles and brands of carriers. They have mei tais, pouch slings, buckle style, wraps and ring slings. Some of the brands they carry are BabyHawk, Hotslings, Moby, Ergo and many others. Make sure you check out their site.

They also carry other items as well, clothing and music. Make sure to browse the Babylegs. They are one of my favorite kids items. I won't tell you how many Babylegs I own, it's a lot. There are also items from Kate Quinn Organics and Feather Baby.

Here's a few of the carriers I like from La Stella Blu:
(there's a lot by the way but I'll only list a few)

BabyHawk

in Pink Gerbera w/ Espresso Straps

I also like the Stencil Blooms Glacier w/ Olive Straps

EllaRoo Ring Sling

Mango Sky

There are several others but I'll leave you some to look at on the La Stella Blu's website or I'd just be posting their whole site here.

Valencia at Bebe au Lait

Bebe au Lait has just launched a new color to their popular Sevilla design. This is a beautiful combination of pink, orange, yellow and white and is called Valencia. You can get this design in many of their great products like the nursing cover, double bib, burp cloths and the ultimate hooded towel.

Right now, Bebe au Lait is giving away their largest giveaway ever at Celebrity Baby Blog (a $213 value). To find out what is included in the giveaway and how to enter, visit Celebrity Baby Blog before Jan. 11, 2009.

I'd Like to Get Fit

5 Minutes for Mom is giving away a wii fit. I'd really love to win one of these to get my butt in gear. I'd like to start getting a bit healthier. Having fun while doing that sounds great.

Inkheart is Almost Here

The time is drawing near for the movie I've been waiting for. I hope it's good. If it's not good and I've been waiting this long, I might scream. I've posted about this movie here and here and here (that last one was clear back in Dec 07). Oh you want to know what movie? Inkheart. It finally comes out Jan. 23. I'll be there. Hey Mommy Rambles (Alexia) want to go?



I'm hoping to win What's That Smell?'s giveaway for a $20 Fandango gift certificate. Have you been to the movies lately? It's expensive. If I win, I can invite a friend to come with me and pay for both of us. You can enter as well but you only have until Jan 8. So you better hurry.

Post Killer

Have you ever written a complete post and then not liked it so you just erased the whole thing? Well I just did that. It was quite long too. I just didn't like how it was turning out and then I didn't feel like posting about that topic anymore. DELETE!

Maybe I'll try it a bit later.

I have written several blog posts. They're just in my mind and don't make it to the computer. When I sit down here, I just don't have much to say. I feel that my posts should be interesting and not just all rambly which tonight's is turning out to be.

I do have a few things planned in my mind, we'll see if they make it here or not.

A review of the Yummie Tummie is coming. I just got it in the mail the other day. I think it's going to be great product.

I also want to do a 'look back/look forward' type of post. It's in my brain as well. But many a post has died in there so hopefull it will see the light of day. If you don't see it soon feel free to leave a comment or email me and ask where it's at.

Want My Feed?

I've finally done it. I've been meaning to for months and months. I just never got around to it. Take a look over there to the left. I've finally added a feed to my blog. You can now subscribe to my feed in a reader or by email. Go ahead and sign up. I'll try to provide some interesting blog posts for you.

Feel free to leave a comment and let me know if you subscribe to the feed.

No Photos

I was bad! I didn't take a single photo at Christmas with my camera. I did take a few with my mother's camera though. I'll have to see if I can get some pictures of the girls playing with their gifts later.

I hope everyone had a great time with family at Christmas.

Indulge with Yummie Tummie

The Holidays are here and it's a time for family, fun and food. And with food comes overindulgence especially during the Holidays when the food is richer and tastier. There's no better time to indulge than right now. Forget your worries about the economy and what to get your brother's uncle's girlfriend's father's mother for Christmas.

I've got a great site for you to visit to help with the indulging. EatDrinkandBeYummie.com has something for every one's appetite, whether you love desserts or the main meal or just love to snack on those appetizers. Find some amazing recipes, tips on places to eat or add your own favorite indulgence. While your there, check out Yummie Tummie, the amazing shapewear that is meant to be seen.

About Yummie Tummie:

Heather Thomson, the celebrity stylist who has dressed Beyonce', Jennifer Lopez and P. Diddy, and the founder and designer of Yummie Tummie recognizes that we need to overindulge now more than ever. And who better than Yummie Tummie to bring it to you, because when you've had your fill - and then you've had some more - Yummie Tummie has you covered!

Yummie Tummie, the first shapewear brand that is comfy, sexy, and meant to be seen will visibly slim, shape and smooth you. It's the first shapewear on the market that is actually comfortable enough to wear all day and evening.

Visit www.EatDrinkandBeYummie.com for a full list of all your favorite overindulgences, rate your favorites, and upload new indulgences, find recipes to all your favorite treats, grab the widget to add the daily indulgences to your site, and watch Yummie Tummie on Oprah!

Look for a review of the Yummie Tummie in the new year!

"Only Hearts Club" at Simple

Simple is giving away an Only Hearts Club prize pack. enter before Dec. 27.

These dolls are so cute. We have one of these dolls but would love to have some friends for her. Make sure you stop by and enter. There will be five winners.

"The Promise" (Music Tag)

Found this at Treeswing Reading and thought it would be fun.

Put your iTunes/Other music device on shuffle.
For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
Tag friends who might enjoy doing this.

Here we go:

• If someone says "Is this okay?" you say? - Crazy (aerosmith)
  

• What would best describe your personality? - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (tears for fears)
  

• What do you like in a guy/girl? - Gypsy (fleetwood mac)
  

• How do you feel today? - Always (bon jovi)
  

• What is your life's purpose? - Break on Through (to the other side) (the doors)
  

• What is your motto? - Right Here Waiting (richard marx)
  

• What do your friends think of you? - Simple Man (brandon heath)
  

• What do you think of your parents? - Tears of the Saints (leeland)
  

• What do you think about very often? - Tomorrow She Goes Away (the ramones)
  

• What is 2+2? - Who Needs Love (like that) (erasure)
  

• What do you think of your best friend? - All Day and All of the Night (the kinks)
  

• What do you think of the person you like? - Blue Savannah (erasure)
  

• What do you parents think of you? - Renegade (styx)
  

• What will you dance to at your wedding? - We Got Annie (annie soundtrack)
  

• What will they play at your funeral? - Take My Breath Away (berlin) (this one cracked me up)
  

• What is your hobby/interest? - To The Only God (david crowder and shane & shane)
  

• What is your biggest secret? - Live It! (paul colman trio)
  

• What do you think of your friends? - The Perfect Nanny (mary poppins soundtrack) (I think this one should be what my friends think of me and I agree)
  

• What's the worst thing that could happen? - You and Only You (ffh)
  

• How will you die? - True Colors (cyndi lauper)
  

• Does anyone like you? - You Drive, I'll Ride (ffh)
  

• If you could go back in time, what would you change? - A Man Has Dreams(the life I lead)/A spoonful of sugar (mary poppins soundtrack)
  

• What hurts right now? - Dedicated to the One I Love (the mamas & the papas)
  

• How do you feel about your day? - Fire and Rain (james taylor)
  

• How's your love life? - Hey (leeland)
  

• If your life was a tv show, what would it be called? - The Real Thing (gwen stefani)
  

• What's your party song? - Walk This Way (run d.m.c and aerosmith)
  

• What will you do for a living? - How Sweet It is (to be loved by you) (james taylor)
  

• what was the weather like today? - Peppermint Twist (american graffiti soundtrack)
  

• What was/will graduation (be) like for you? - Runaway (american graffiti soundtrack)
  

• What were your dreams like last night? - Spam (save ferris)
  

• What will you post this as? - The Promise (when in rome)
  

want to play too? Post a comment with a link to your blog post.

What is Beauty?

Have you ever looked in a mirror and not liked what you see or wished you looked more like someone else? I admit I've had these thoughts before. I don't like that I've thought them and have consciously tried to change my thinking. I'll take another look to find something I do like.

Did you also know that girls as young as 8 think these same things? There is a growing problem in the United States with regard to how young girls view themselves. Real Girls, Real Pressure: A National Report on the State of Self-Esteem, commissioned by the Dove® Self-Esteem Fund found that seven in ten girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members. I encourage you to read the entire report here (pdf file)(http://www.rocketxl.com/dsef/assets/DSEF_Report.pdf) . An alarming number of these girls with low self-esteem are engaging in harmful and destructive activities.

I have several young girls who I care deeply about in my life. They range in ages from 2 -18. I want them to be able to look at themselves with respect and to have a healthy and positive body image. It's very hard in today's world to have a positive self image when we are bombarded with media telling us otherwise. Take a look at this quick video from Dove. It really shows what we face everyday from the media.

With this onslaught of images you may wonder how do you build and support a girl's growing self-esteem? I have these same questions. My niece was given a nickname (that I do not approve of) by a friend of her parents. He calls her Chubby and has called her this since she was very young. My niece is a very slender and tall 4 year old. I wonder what him calling her Chubby will do to her self image as she grows? I know I have said things about my weight in front of her. Not on purpose, the comments have just slipped out. I wonder what that will do to her as well. I really try to keep a lid on those type of remarks.


Dove has been a driving force in changing how girls and women view beauty by widening the medias definition of what is beautiful. In doing so they are also changing how society views beauty. Dove created The Dove Self-Esteem Fund which was established to inspire and educate girls about these wider definitions of beauty. They are committed to reaching 5 million girls globally by 2010 with self-esteem programming. Thanks to the support of influential women globally, Dove has already reached 2 million girls and conducted nearly 2,700 educational self-esteem workshops since 2006. Way to go Dove!

Do you remember those questions I had earlier? How to build up a girl's self-esteem? Dove has created a website http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/ where you can get information and free self-esteem building tools for girls, moms, and mentors. These tools can be downloaded right from your computer and include a workbook, Trueyou! for mothers and girls do to together. There are quizzes and games for girls to play and information for moms too. There is also information on hosting your own Real Beauty workshop. I say if you know a girl under the age of 20, whether it be your daughter, niece, granddaughter or friend's daughter, head on over to Dove's website to find out how you can help build her positive self-esteem. Every little bit of positivity helps.

Visit Jolly Mom for Great Giveaways

I just found a great new site that is having an awesome giveaway from Plan Toys. Jolly Mom is having 2 weeks of giveaways and the largest is a wooden food set from Plan Toys. Make sure you check it out.