So I have been meaning to get around to writing about the stroller I bought. Now I do want to first mention, I did purchase this stroller used. It was in very good condition though.
Since having the stroller, I've found it easy for my daughter who is now one and doesn't always want to be confined to a stroller to pull the bottom piece out of the straps. It really does come out that easy. You just have to tug at it long enough.I didn't have this problem at first because she wasn't really active yet.
My daughter is a small little girl, weighing in at just barely 18 pounds and 13 months old. She is my smallest, so I am not used to size being too small, but always too big. I thought she'd grow into this stroller rather well, I was wrong. She is still in my opinion too small for the front seat and I constantly check on her to make sure she's not able to wiggle to the side and will just fall out from the straps. Now the seat will lean back, however you can't lean it back with the other child sitting down in the back, they would have to be standing. This is a problem because what if they are both tuckered out.
Now for my youngest son who is 2 in half, and a big boy, he sits for the most part in the other spot. When I first started to use it, it pushed great. Now that he's a little bigger, and heavier, it's harder to push, not too much harder, but still none the less a little harder.
We noticed it didn't turn very well when we first got it, but were willing to live with that because well there really hasn't been another stroller that is the right size.
So all in all, its a workable stroller that I feel won't last as long as most. Because of this, I will be attempting to use my single stroller for my daughter and hope my son will walk, all the while trying to keep up with the older two brothers as well.
We have been using this stroller for about 3 months now and it wasn't an everyday use.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Freebie Alert Neti Pot
NeilMed is giving away a free NetiPot with two packets! Go to their facebook page, and hit like.
I have had so many people tell me to try the NetiPot for my allergies, hopefully my current allergy attack will be long gone before mine gets here, but if not, I'll be trying it!!
I have had so many people tell me to try the NetiPot for my allergies, hopefully my current allergy attack will be long gone before mine gets here, but if not, I'll be trying it!!
Freebie: Swiffer duster
Swiffer is on their second week of their month long swiffer 360 Dusters giveaway. Get on face book and like their page to snag one!! Who doesn't like free stuff!! Especially when it helps with cleaning up after four kids.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
I want to be the one who stays oblivious
I'd like to be the one who stays oblivious to the children who are going through and fighting cancer, many losing their battle. I know this sounds wrong on so many accounts. I have been keeping up with several blogs since our friends had found out their son had a tumor. Before this tumor took this precious child from his parents, I had begun to read on several children going through this battle. Understanding what would be happening to our friend, would help us to explain to our children who had developed a good friendship with him. Caleb was right there in between my two oldest sons ages. My oldest took to him a lot more, which only goes to show, this little boy was wise beyond his years. I was also, no longer oblivious.
It is always hard to see or read or hear a news story on a child with any disease. But it becomes much more of a reality when you know someone who goes through this first hand. It's the same thing with SIDS, until you know someone who has lost their child to it, you really don't think of it. No matter how many articles you read on it. It just never hits you. I was oblivious to both, until I knew someone first hand. 4 years ago, I knew someone who lost their baby to SIDS. I can't imagine the pain from carrying your child for so long, and getting such a very short time with him. And then children with Cancer, babies with cancer. And these moms and dads hold their babies, and watch them go through pain to get better, and then they don't get better. This is where I want to say, I don't believe God could do this, if he's so great. How can a person watch a family go through this pain, watch these children go through this pain, to lose in the end? If there is a person who is ok with watching this, then they should go through,because it is NOT fair. And if God is as great as so many people believe, why would he allow this. I know the answer some, would give, "It's not God giving them Cancer" Ok, seriously, this is a cop out. I'm pretty sure the parents didn't say hey, lets give my kid cancer, and the devil, ok seriously, God would "let" the devil do this? I mean come on get real face reality when it comes to this. Either God is playing a sick joke or there is just the ideal of God and that's probably great for some people. I personally, just want to say screw it, and scream and yell because there are too many babies who are dying.
Now don't get me wrong, I am grateful that my 4 children are healthy children. I know this sounds stupid, that I shouldn't blame myself, but I fear something will happen to my children, that I will lose one of them, and to something that I could have prevented, and I of all people should be thankful to God for keeping my children safe and with me, because I certainly do not deserve it by any means. And please don't write me telling me I have to forgive myself etc. These parents did NOTHING any where near as bad as me and they didn't get the same "Gods mercy". So yes, I am so very thankful that my children are healthy, I am lucky. But it's still not fair.
I am do not usually use these type of choice words but I really feel that a mother who just lost their child just after Mothers Day, said it perfect, "Fuck Mother Fucking Cancer".
I don't know these other children, but the words their moms and dads write, they are so real and I can feel their pain, even though I have never met them. I want to scream at God for them. These families are better than me, no doubt. I know I am a good mom, sometimes a great one, but these families, they have something else, because they aren't lashing out, but are keeping a Faith that I don't think I have ever had. I am amazed by it, but also wanting to lash out for them. It's really just not fair.
And I leave this entry with one phrase, "Thank you to whoever it is that needs to be thanked for keeping my children here and healthy." I am very bad about it, but I really need to remember when they get into something, that at least they are here getting into it. So many other families don't have that, and I just feel like beating up something for them!
It is always hard to see or read or hear a news story on a child with any disease. But it becomes much more of a reality when you know someone who goes through this first hand. It's the same thing with SIDS, until you know someone who has lost their child to it, you really don't think of it. No matter how many articles you read on it. It just never hits you. I was oblivious to both, until I knew someone first hand. 4 years ago, I knew someone who lost their baby to SIDS. I can't imagine the pain from carrying your child for so long, and getting such a very short time with him. And then children with Cancer, babies with cancer. And these moms and dads hold their babies, and watch them go through pain to get better, and then they don't get better. This is where I want to say, I don't believe God could do this, if he's so great. How can a person watch a family go through this pain, watch these children go through this pain, to lose in the end? If there is a person who is ok with watching this, then they should go through,because it is NOT fair. And if God is as great as so many people believe, why would he allow this. I know the answer some, would give, "It's not God giving them Cancer" Ok, seriously, this is a cop out. I'm pretty sure the parents didn't say hey, lets give my kid cancer, and the devil, ok seriously, God would "let" the devil do this? I mean come on get real face reality when it comes to this. Either God is playing a sick joke or there is just the ideal of God and that's probably great for some people. I personally, just want to say screw it, and scream and yell because there are too many babies who are dying.
Now don't get me wrong, I am grateful that my 4 children are healthy children. I know this sounds stupid, that I shouldn't blame myself, but I fear something will happen to my children, that I will lose one of them, and to something that I could have prevented, and I of all people should be thankful to God for keeping my children safe and with me, because I certainly do not deserve it by any means. And please don't write me telling me I have to forgive myself etc. These parents did NOTHING any where near as bad as me and they didn't get the same "Gods mercy". So yes, I am so very thankful that my children are healthy, I am lucky. But it's still not fair.
I am do not usually use these type of choice words but I really feel that a mother who just lost their child just after Mothers Day, said it perfect, "Fuck Mother Fucking Cancer".
I don't know these other children, but the words their moms and dads write, they are so real and I can feel their pain, even though I have never met them. I want to scream at God for them. These families are better than me, no doubt. I know I am a good mom, sometimes a great one, but these families, they have something else, because they aren't lashing out, but are keeping a Faith that I don't think I have ever had. I am amazed by it, but also wanting to lash out for them. It's really just not fair.
And I leave this entry with one phrase, "Thank you to whoever it is that needs to be thanked for keeping my children here and healthy." I am very bad about it, but I really need to remember when they get into something, that at least they are here getting into it. So many other families don't have that, and I just feel like beating up something for them!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Mother's Day is coming Mother's day is coming!
And I am not prepared!!!!!
I have everything in my head ready to go, but I have not put it all in action yet. It's taking me quite awhile to get Mother's day gifts done and it's really driving me nuts!! Yesterday my husband told me he's a gift for me for mother's day (good job) and not to open a package. I am usually the one who has this stuff done! And here I am Wed just a little over a week and half before Mother's Day, and I am still working on it. At the rate I seem to be going, it won't be here in time.
I still have several things I need to get done this week, and I haven't even begun Teacher Appreciation Day gift for the boys Teachers! I am slacking I tell you!!!
Oh and don't forget Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up!!! It's really important to me to do for teachers especially ones like my kids teachers who have really helped them in so many ways!!!! So far I have been lucky to have my kids be in a class that the teachers really care a lot! It's always great to do a little extra for them!!!
I'm just really slacking this year. So please don't make my mistake!!!
Mother's Day is May 8th
Teacher appreciation Day
May 2nd through May 6th!! Next Week!!!!
Ok off to My youngest sons school.
I have everything in my head ready to go, but I have not put it all in action yet. It's taking me quite awhile to get Mother's day gifts done and it's really driving me nuts!! Yesterday my husband told me he's a gift for me for mother's day (good job) and not to open a package. I am usually the one who has this stuff done! And here I am Wed just a little over a week and half before Mother's Day, and I am still working on it. At the rate I seem to be going, it won't be here in time.
I still have several things I need to get done this week, and I haven't even begun Teacher Appreciation Day gift for the boys Teachers! I am slacking I tell you!!!
Oh and don't forget Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up!!! It's really important to me to do for teachers especially ones like my kids teachers who have really helped them in so many ways!!!! So far I have been lucky to have my kids be in a class that the teachers really care a lot! It's always great to do a little extra for them!!!
I'm just really slacking this year. So please don't make my mistake!!!
Mother's Day is May 8th
Teacher appreciation Day
May 2nd through May 6th!! Next Week!!!!
Ok off to My youngest sons school.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
I am a mom shopper!!!!! New Beget.com Review
For those who know me now, you know, I do not shop in malls very much. I am, and will always be, a deal shopper. With four kids, you have to be, especially if you want anything for yourself as well. Now I am a regular shopper of the many deal sites out there, I check them almost on a daily basis, but if I don't check them, I do get the emails and skim through the areas because you never know when there is a good deal that will pop up.
Recently I was contacted by the Beget team to do a review on their site.** I was compensated to review their site, however all of my reviews are of my honest opinion.**
This is a neat opportunity for me, as I love local deal sites! It's a lot easier than clipping coupons, and many times, the companies that provide deals, don't usually have coupons.
My first thought when I went to Beget.com was that it seemed a little intimidating at first. My mom would probably have a hard time figuring it out, and if I wasn't sitting next to her helping, would probably give up looking at it. A devoted deal saver, will probably keep looking and eventually figure it out. It took me a few tries to the site, but I did figure out how they set it up.
The Registration was confusing considering I had been checking the site out over the last week, and the day I was ready to make a purchase, I thought I had registered, but I hadn't, all I had done was sign up for their emails at first. So I had to go in and fully register. But once you do register the login button isn't quite as hard to find as some of the other sites out there.
On Beget they have several areas to it. Unlike other deal sites that are similar they have narrowed down their deals to categories, not just by areas. We live in "Dallas" but Dallas is a really big city. In my opinion it takes at least 30 minutes to get nearly anywhere. So it's nice to see the deals can be filtered down by area or zones as they have it on Beget. It would be good if they could narrow it down just a little more, like North Dallas rather than Dallas Suburbs.While I do check all of the deals anyway, I would rather look at the deals closer to home first. Once you get past the daily spotlight, and have clicked on a category, you have the option to search filter the deals by zone and type. When you get into your account, you have the option to add a second location under "My Account." I have read that there are National deals, but I haven't quite figured out how to find those.
It took me a little bit of browsing before I realized that the Contact me area does indeed have a customer service line. I found the chat line prior to this though and actually used the feature to chat with someone and had a few questions answered. They were a little slow to answer at first, but overall very good and answered my questions. They aren't available 24 hours a day, so they have hours and those are Monday through Friday 7 am to 11 PM Central time, Saturday 8 am to 11 PM, Sunday 9 am to 11 PM Central time. I think this feature is a great idea!
On Beget there is a time limit to their deals. The "Spotlight" deals or featured deal, seems to have one day to purchase.However they have another section that is called the "Main Street" deals, and these you have more time to purchase. There are pros and cons to this, the big pro, you have time to call the company with any questions. I have missed out on so many deals because I couldn't get through to the company before the deal expired. Beget will also refund you if you decide the purchase is not right for you. However, it sounds as if it goes to your Beget account to be used towards another deal. I have not confirmed this though. So please purchase at your own risk.
The downfall to the "Main Street" deals the deals are up for awhile, and you end up still seeing them for awhile. It kind of seemed a little cluttered, but keeping in mind you do have the option to filter. If they added a new deals filter to the search it would be even easier.
Once you purchase a deal, you don't have to wait for the voucher to be generated, it's generated as soon as you've purchased it. There doesn't seem to be any restrictions on if you can use the deal that day, but again this isn't confirmed so always call the place of business to confirm.
The site will soon have a mobile AP for IPhone and Android phones. I use my iPhone daily so it will be cool to have a deal AP for Beget to check out daily.
Overall Beget seems to be similar to the other deal sites. That is OK though, because the standard works as you can see by the other sites. It's best feature is how fast your voucher is showing up. Once the word is out locally, I really think you will see new deals being posted on a regular basis. And of course, the answer to the biggest pressing question Is Beget a legit deal site? My answer, yes!
The deals
It took me several days to decide on a deal to purchase. Because several of the deals were just to expensive to "try". While my first finds are usually for my kids, I do like to get some deals for myself, and maybe some for date nights for my husband and I. So deals from all over are great for me. Currently there is a deal for a tea party on the Dallas site, while my daughter is to young for tea party, it would be super cool if it could be used to purchase items in their boutique for her. I am all about boutiques especially now that I have a little girl. Now what would my kids like to see? When asked, anything with an arcade or bounce house.
What type of deals would you like to see on Beget? There is an option at the bottom of Beget where you can put in a favorite merchant, this would let them know what deals you would like to see! Or leave me a comment.
Don't forget to check out Beget.com for all of their daily deals. You never know what you might find!!
Recently I was contacted by the Beget team to do a review on their site.** I was compensated to review their site, however all of my reviews are of my honest opinion.**
This is a neat opportunity for me, as I love local deal sites! It's a lot easier than clipping coupons, and many times, the companies that provide deals, don't usually have coupons.
My first thought when I went to Beget.com was that it seemed a little intimidating at first. My mom would probably have a hard time figuring it out, and if I wasn't sitting next to her helping, would probably give up looking at it. A devoted deal saver, will probably keep looking and eventually figure it out. It took me a few tries to the site, but I did figure out how they set it up.
The Registration was confusing considering I had been checking the site out over the last week, and the day I was ready to make a purchase, I thought I had registered, but I hadn't, all I had done was sign up for their emails at first. So I had to go in and fully register. But once you do register the login button isn't quite as hard to find as some of the other sites out there.
On Beget they have several areas to it. Unlike other deal sites that are similar they have narrowed down their deals to categories, not just by areas. We live in "Dallas" but Dallas is a really big city. In my opinion it takes at least 30 minutes to get nearly anywhere. So it's nice to see the deals can be filtered down by area or zones as they have it on Beget. It would be good if they could narrow it down just a little more, like North Dallas rather than Dallas Suburbs.While I do check all of the deals anyway, I would rather look at the deals closer to home first. Once you get past the daily spotlight, and have clicked on a category, you have the option to search filter the deals by zone and type. When you get into your account, you have the option to add a second location under "My Account." I have read that there are National deals, but I haven't quite figured out how to find those.
It took me a little bit of browsing before I realized that the Contact me area does indeed have a customer service line. I found the chat line prior to this though and actually used the feature to chat with someone and had a few questions answered. They were a little slow to answer at first, but overall very good and answered my questions. They aren't available 24 hours a day, so they have hours and those are Monday through Friday 7 am to 11 PM Central time, Saturday 8 am to 11 PM, Sunday 9 am to 11 PM Central time. I think this feature is a great idea!
On Beget there is a time limit to their deals. The "Spotlight" deals or featured deal, seems to have one day to purchase.However they have another section that is called the "Main Street" deals, and these you have more time to purchase. There are pros and cons to this, the big pro, you have time to call the company with any questions. I have missed out on so many deals because I couldn't get through to the company before the deal expired. Beget will also refund you if you decide the purchase is not right for you. However, it sounds as if it goes to your Beget account to be used towards another deal. I have not confirmed this though. So please purchase at your own risk.
The downfall to the "Main Street" deals the deals are up for awhile, and you end up still seeing them for awhile. It kind of seemed a little cluttered, but keeping in mind you do have the option to filter. If they added a new deals filter to the search it would be even easier.
Once you purchase a deal, you don't have to wait for the voucher to be generated, it's generated as soon as you've purchased it. There doesn't seem to be any restrictions on if you can use the deal that day, but again this isn't confirmed so always call the place of business to confirm.
The site will soon have a mobile AP for IPhone and Android phones. I use my iPhone daily so it will be cool to have a deal AP for Beget to check out daily.
Overall Beget seems to be similar to the other deal sites. That is OK though, because the standard works as you can see by the other sites. It's best feature is how fast your voucher is showing up. Once the word is out locally, I really think you will see new deals being posted on a regular basis. And of course, the answer to the biggest pressing question Is Beget a legit deal site? My answer, yes!
The deals
It took me several days to decide on a deal to purchase. Because several of the deals were just to expensive to "try". While my first finds are usually for my kids, I do like to get some deals for myself, and maybe some for date nights for my husband and I. So deals from all over are great for me. Currently there is a deal for a tea party on the Dallas site, while my daughter is to young for tea party, it would be super cool if it could be used to purchase items in their boutique for her. I am all about boutiques especially now that I have a little girl. Now what would my kids like to see? When asked, anything with an arcade or bounce house.
What type of deals would you like to see on Beget? There is an option at the bottom of Beget where you can put in a favorite merchant, this would let them know what deals you would like to see! Or leave me a comment.
Don't forget to check out Beget.com for all of their daily deals. You never know what you might find!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Just Keep Swimimming Just Keep Swimming.
You never understand tragedy to it's full degree until it happens to you closely. Even if it's not to you directly.
How many of you can actually say, they know Cancer exists. That people are fighting it everyday and many do lose their battle and those who win it, are continuing to fight to keep it away. Can you tell what they are going through directly? Specifically, do you know how many children cancer effects?
There are many videos on cancer, showing what it does. The treatments for killing it, and how it does. There are videos showing children who are going through it, or have gone through it.
I was one of those people. Aware that cancer exists. I have seen the Jubliee and her doll commercial many times. I knew it was there. But I have to be honest, it's not that I didn't care before it's that I wasn't really informed that it happens to the best of us, that it can happen to any of us, and suddenly.
My husband and I have a friend who just recently went through this battle with their five year old son, sadly he earned his Angel wings this past Friday. An amazing child who was so loved by so many. How this tumor changed him and so suddenly too. We are grieving with and for our friends, who I'd have to say, is an inspiration for me to get up and move. They are amazing parents, who love their children so very much. Having children myself, I tell myself I am lucky everyday (or rather I try to) because I have healthy children, with me and I am lucky. I am not one of those who has to directly go through the battle, but my eyes are now wide open to it. Before my friends began this journey with their son, I had never seen the Battle For a Cure Facebook page. Again I knew Cancer existed, I had heard of children being cured, and I had heard of children dying.As soon as it was someone close to me going through this it became a reality. These sites open your eyes to more reality. To children who are fighting and are better at fighting than adults who have the flu. These children are amazing children. If there ever was one wish that could be granted, it would be for Cancer to be cured. All Cancers, the rare, the common, the treatments they endure to get better but how they have more smiles than we do.
A fond memory of Caleb
I can not say what kind of pain Caleb was in, but I am sure that it was pain that I wouldn't be able to handle myself. At Church I walked out of the nursery area with my son Logan and My daughter Maiya. Logan was a 28 pound 20 month old. Maiya was probably about 6 months old, and about 14 pounds. When I came around the corner Caleb was sitting on his daddy's lap. I was standing not too far away when I seen Caleb say something to his daddy. His father then said Caleb has asked him to go help me because I was carrying my two youngest. That was the sweetest thing anyone could do. This child who needed his fathers comfort because yes he was in pain, and here he is unselfishly thinking of others. They raised a smart wonderful child who so many of us can learn more from.
I have many memories of Caleb, and I wish we were going to have many more. My oldest son is so sad about his friend, and wants to be there for his friends little brother. As my son told me, he will need someone to play with.
I have learned so much but still have so much more to know when it comes to dealing with cancer. It is not a fair fight and I know we all are on the side of the child/teen/adult. This is why cancer needs to be cured!!!!
To my friends- I don't know if you know this, but we are always here for you no matter what it is you need. Please do not hesitate to call on us, even if its to have a shoulder to cry on, be warned though I may sob too but I will be there for you. You are amazing parents and amazing friends. We are lucky to be here with you.
How many of you can actually say, they know Cancer exists. That people are fighting it everyday and many do lose their battle and those who win it, are continuing to fight to keep it away. Can you tell what they are going through directly? Specifically, do you know how many children cancer effects?
There are many videos on cancer, showing what it does. The treatments for killing it, and how it does. There are videos showing children who are going through it, or have gone through it.
I was one of those people. Aware that cancer exists. I have seen the Jubliee and her doll commercial many times. I knew it was there. But I have to be honest, it's not that I didn't care before it's that I wasn't really informed that it happens to the best of us, that it can happen to any of us, and suddenly.
My husband and I have a friend who just recently went through this battle with their five year old son, sadly he earned his Angel wings this past Friday. An amazing child who was so loved by so many. How this tumor changed him and so suddenly too. We are grieving with and for our friends, who I'd have to say, is an inspiration for me to get up and move. They are amazing parents, who love their children so very much. Having children myself, I tell myself I am lucky everyday (or rather I try to) because I have healthy children, with me and I am lucky. I am not one of those who has to directly go through the battle, but my eyes are now wide open to it. Before my friends began this journey with their son, I had never seen the Battle For a Cure Facebook page. Again I knew Cancer existed, I had heard of children being cured, and I had heard of children dying.As soon as it was someone close to me going through this it became a reality. These sites open your eyes to more reality. To children who are fighting and are better at fighting than adults who have the flu. These children are amazing children. If there ever was one wish that could be granted, it would be for Cancer to be cured. All Cancers, the rare, the common, the treatments they endure to get better but how they have more smiles than we do.
A fond memory of Caleb
I can not say what kind of pain Caleb was in, but I am sure that it was pain that I wouldn't be able to handle myself. At Church I walked out of the nursery area with my son Logan and My daughter Maiya. Logan was a 28 pound 20 month old. Maiya was probably about 6 months old, and about 14 pounds. When I came around the corner Caleb was sitting on his daddy's lap. I was standing not too far away when I seen Caleb say something to his daddy. His father then said Caleb has asked him to go help me because I was carrying my two youngest. That was the sweetest thing anyone could do. This child who needed his fathers comfort because yes he was in pain, and here he is unselfishly thinking of others. They raised a smart wonderful child who so many of us can learn more from.
I have many memories of Caleb, and I wish we were going to have many more. My oldest son is so sad about his friend, and wants to be there for his friends little brother. As my son told me, he will need someone to play with.
I have learned so much but still have so much more to know when it comes to dealing with cancer. It is not a fair fight and I know we all are on the side of the child/teen/adult. This is why cancer needs to be cured!!!!
To my friends- I don't know if you know this, but we are always here for you no matter what it is you need. Please do not hesitate to call on us, even if its to have a shoulder to cry on, be warned though I may sob too but I will be there for you. You are amazing parents and amazing friends. We are lucky to be here with you.
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