Don’t you dare rub my belly

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I wrote this post on June 3. And then it sat on my desktop, breathing. I've decided to share it--it's a discussion I'm pretty sure a lot of other couples have. And I'm curious how you respond.  True story--last night, my husband embarrassed me. At a party, he lovingly put his hand on my belly and rubbed. There is no one and nothing in there. This is worse than a stranger asking if I'm pregnant (I assume, because that hasn't happened to me, yet.) This is my husband, the only one who could … [Read more...]

How To Pay it Forward | VlogMom

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#VlogMom question of the week comes from Rajean at 'B Cause I Said So : What is the last thing you did to 'Pay it Forward?' Maybe we can inspire. Share the 'Why.' Share best tips, sites, causes, etc. So, today, you get me post workout. After Total Body Sculpt from Fitness Glo and then a Dance Party class at the gym, I jumped on YouTube to talk about Paying it Forward. Really, it doesn't matter what we wear when we pay it forward, right? {Click here to see the embedded video} … [Read more...]

Creating a healthy and relaxing environment

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Do you ever (often?) dream of a new home? Or, maybe, of keeping your home as it is but making a few major tweaks and alterations to make it a dream home? You do, right? I mean, I see you on Pinterest, right? I love my home. I often say that, if I could, I'd move it to somewhere with a bit more land and privacy. A bigger garage. A fifth bedroom. This week, I had an assignment to design a dream relaxation room--a place to help de-stress and promote health and wellness. Spa, anyone? As a … [Read more...]

Advice for graduates #VlogMom

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#VlogMom question of the week comes from Alissa of Clever Compass: What advice do you have for graduates? Are you about to graduate from college, high school or even middle school? Here's my advice. {Click here to see the embedded video} … [Read more...]

Beginning diving

Proud mama moment. Middle loves making Vines, but he so rarely stars in them. Tonight, he very proudly demonstrated his diving technique as he prepares for his first season of swim team. … [Read more...]

5 Best Mother’s Day Gifts: #VlogMom

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#VlogMom question of the week is a simple one this week... it comes from #VlogMom: tell us about Mother's Day, traditions, meaning, plans, etc After a stressful evening with my three (and three quarters) year old, I decided to focus on the perfect gifts and things to do to make a happy Mother's Day. Peace and quiet, anyone? {Click here to see the embedded video} Pssst! Want to enter the $100 giveaway? Click this. <script type="text/javascript" … [Read more...]