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I am a wife to the man of my dreams! We've been married for nearly three years now and I couldn't imagine my life without him in it! I am also a mom to a sixth month old daughter who I absolutely adore! I love the Lord with all my heart...without Him in my life I would not be where I am today! I am enjoying the balancing act of being a stay at home mom and wife and, together with my husband, am enjoying our wonderfully blessed life!!
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Credit Card Help
Posted by jennasue
Have you ever been looking through your purse or wallet and found more credit cards than you even knew you owned?! I have. Recently I made a decision to get rid of the credit cards I don't use, and even find one that is better to use for all of my needs. In looking around, i came across a great website that not only offers a lot of helpful information on credit cards and news related to them, but also...this site offers free answers to the different credit related questions that I had. I found this to be a very helpful site in finding a better credit card so that I can get rid of the many others I have. If you'd like learn more about this site or even first time credit cards, check out Credit-cards-guru.com and read their latest press release about rebuilding credit history if interested:
It's not a secret that people don't think about credit until it starts to affect them directly. As a rule, customers with good credit score never think about credit, because their excellent credit rating lets them access to everything: the best credit cards, all new plastics and the ability to apply for all the best plastics and have their applications accepted.
However, people with bad credit history think about it all the time, as their low credit score prevents them from getting the most profitable credit cards. There is no doubt that all the best credit card deals are not available to people with bad credit history and the only possible way to get those great plastics is to improve your credit history.
Here are several reasons to have good credit history:
• Wide choice of credit cards. All the best plastics are available to customers with good credit.
• Specialty credit cards, such as cash back plastics, airmiles credit cards, etc. They also require good credit.
• Getting a car of your dream. People who want to finance their car purchase need to have good credit history.
• Getting a home of your dream. The fact is that buying a home requires obtaining a mortgage from a bank. And a mortgage requires good credit history.
The reasons for having good credit history are different. And one of the main reasons is to be able to get the best credit cards with the most profitable features and terms. That's why many people strive for rebuilding credit history in order to take advantage of great credit cards.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
6 Month Pictures
Posted by jennasue
Recently I realized how quickly this month has been going by already! Kaelyn turned 6 months old on the first of May, so that means sometime this month we want to be sure and go get her 6 month pictures. Unfortunately this is a very busy time for Scott at work, so it's been difficult to try and find a day or evening that we can get it done. I'm hoping that soon we will be able to go, because not much longer and the month will be over already. Maybe this weekend...Sunday or something we can go and get that done?! We'll have to see what the weather does and if he'll have off work or not.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Las Vegas Golf Vacation
Posted by jennasue
I was thinking the other day about how quickly time has gone by since Scott and I were married. This June we will have been married for three years already! That just boggles my mind, as it doesn't seem like it has been that long. We were discussing our three year anniversary and the fact that we'd really like to do something fun this year....like taking a mini vacation or something. As we discussed this further, we both came to the conclusion that since we enjoy golf so much, maybe we could look into a Las Vegas Golf vacation at LasVegasGolf.com. I checked it out and was really impressed with all they had to offer. They have information on resorts, golf courses, and more! Their prices are unbeatable and right up our alley. If you're like us and enjoy golf and are looking for a little vacation, I encourage you to take a look at this site as well! We're really excited about the possibility of going and about the Las Vegas discount golf!
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Busy Season in Agriculture
Posted by jennasue
Scott doesn't mind his job too much working in the agriculture business, but in the Spring and the Fall he gets really worn out. Unfortunately that time has come again, and he's in the field more than he is home these days. He works 17 hours a day and gets very little sleep by the time he comes home and showers. Before we had Kaelyn he really hated working these long hours, but now that we have her...he despises it even more!! He misses being home with us, and being able to see her. She changes and does new things every day, and he wants to be here to share in those experiences. There are some days that he only gets to see a glimpse of her sleeping because he leaves so early in the morning and gets home so late. Poor guy! I can't wait until this busy season is done so he can spend more time at home with us...for his sake, and ours.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Bathroom Remodel
Posted by jennasue
The work that we're going to be doing in our basement this summer is on my mind a lot lately. I'm so excited to get started and get it done so I can see the finished product. We're hoping that we can stretch our budget to allow for some money to go towards some work in an unfinished half bath that is down there as well. First we'll probably just look into getting a shower, but as time goes on we will also be looking into getting some marble tile or glass tile from glasstilestore.com. They carry a variety of glass mosaic tiles for walls, floors, and even swimming pools. We really like that they have very reasonable prices, below wholesale even...and that their supplies are in stock and ready to be shipped. It's going to be so fun to get the entire basement and bathroom finished! I can't wait!!
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
6 Month Drs Appointment
Posted by jennasue
Kaelyn has her 6 month doctor's appointment on Friday. It will have been about 2 1/2 months since she was there last...so I'm very anxious to see how much she has grown. That's my absolute favorite part of going. Over the past 2 1/2 months, she's not only changed in size, but also in what she is capable of doing. I think the doctor will be very surprised at how much she's starting to do compared to the last time we were there. It's amazing how quickly babies grow and learn in such a short period of time, isn't it?! Scott is in the busy season, so he will not be able to come...but my mom has the day off, so she will be coming up to go with me. It should be a fun time! I'm looking forward to it. I wish it weren't so early in the morning...but what can you do?! :) I'll update on how it goes.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Credit Card Website
Posted by jennasue
Lately I've been seeing more and more commercials and articles about credit and credit cards. These are words that are probably a part of almost every adult's vocabulary...probably the reason I hear so much about it these days. Many of us can relate to having different credit, and credit card questions, can't we?! We can also relate with the fact that finding good credit cards is not an easy task. Right?! Well, what if I told you that you could find free answers to your credit questions, as well as the opportunity to learn more about the different credit cards and secured credit card offers that are out there...all on one site?! Would you like to check it out? Well...good news then....www.credit-card-online-offer.com can make that possible! Their site not only offers this great wealth of information, but is very user-friendly as well! Check it out today and see what you think!
A Press Release that I came across...may be of interest to many readers:
We can't deny the fact that our credit history plays a significant role if our financial life. On the one hand, credit cards make our life easier and more convenient. On the other hand, plastics can be a nightmare for those people who are in debt. Unfortunately, we are not protected against mistakes that can lead to financial problems. However, every bad credit situation has a way out. You can rebuild your credit history with credit cards.
People with bad credit history have not so big choice of credit cards. It's not a secret that credit card companies prefer to deal with credit cardholders whose credit history is good or excellent. And if your credit rating leaves much to be desired, then you may forget about the best plastics with rewards and bonuses.
But you can improve your credit score and bad credit cards can help you in this situation. In fact, such plastics are not the best cards that you can find. Usually, these plastics come with annual fees and higher interest rates. On the other hand, having such cards is your chance to improve your credit rating.
The major advantage of plastics for bad credit is that your credit company will send monthly reports to three main credit bureaus. And you may feel safe knowing that your efforts and time are not in vain. So, be sure that you choose the plastic that will help you to restore your credit history.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Squash Baby Food
Posted by jennasue
This week Kaelyn's "new" food that we will be trying is squash. To be honest, I am not a big squash eater...so I am not sure how it will go. I am excited, as usual to introduce her to a new food though. I like seeing her face and the expressions she makes with that first bite...too cute! We'll see how it goes when we introduce it midweek sometime. Soon she will also be trying avacado, green beans, and oatmeal cereal...yum! I'll continue to keep you updated on her progress...this is such a fun time...I'm loving each and every minute.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Basement Remodel
Posted by jennasue
Scott and I are seriously discussing doing some major work in our basement. Moving in we liked the fact that it was unfinished because this would give us the opportunity to do what we wanted down there. Now we're talking about getting that done this summer, and it's so exciting!! It will be a great extra living room for us, as well as a bathroom, bedroom and play area. As we discussed this, we have been moving some things around and getting things organized so everything is out of the way for the work we will be doing. Today when we were doing this, we came across a bunch of old tubs full of things from our high school days. There was everything from pictures to baseball trophies even....it was kind of fun going through all of this stuff together and reminiscing. I'm sure we'll have plenty more times to do this, as we have a lot of stuff to get organized!
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
One Great Mother's Day
Posted by jennasue
Today was sure a special day!! It was my first "official" Mommy's Day, as last year I was only a few months pregnant at this time. My parents were up visiting for Kaelyn's dedication (I will update with pics tomorrow), which by the way was also a very special time and couldn't have happened on a better day!! It was great to get to spend time with them and spend Mother's Day with them too. Scott and my Dad made us lunch while we had the chance to relax a bit. It was GREAT!! I hope all Mom's out there had as terrific of a Mommy's Day as I did!! Happy Mother's Day!!
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
Perfdata.com
Posted by jennasue
I don't know about you, but I've never been a huge technology buff. In fact, I often go to my brother for help with the computer and internet. I always enjoy finding companies and sites that will help me in this area of expertise. How about you? If so, you may enjoy learning something about Perfdata.com. They provide people with resources for new AS/400 and refurbished hardware. They also can help with things like device address issues, cabling problems and troubleshooting assistance. I really learned a lot about them and all that they have to offer. If you're like me and interested in learning more about them, head over to their site sometime.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Great Baby Food Blender
Posted by jennasue
When we were just beginning this baby food process...I searched high and low for reviews on "making your own baby food". I've written many times on the process I went through, as well as some of the things I found. One thing I have to mention though....is the importance of having a good blender. We've only been doing solid foods for about a month now, but I've already come to realize the importance of our blender. Before we started, I searched and found one called the Tribest PB-200 Personal Blender. It's much like other products on the market, but the reviews I read were much better! I got it, and I'm SOO glad that I did. So far, it's done a wonderful job at pureeing and grinding up the food that I've made for Kaelyn. It's powerful and so easy to use. Something that's convenient is important for any mom who is busy during the day, and that's probably what I like most about this blender. As time goes on, we'll be making more and more foods in there, so I'm glad that I have a quality machine to use. I would recommend any mom try it if they are looking to make their own baby food like I do.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
HealthLeaders
Posted by jennasue
Having recently had a baby and been pregnant for 9 months, I can honestly say that the hospital felt like a second home at times. I went there many times throughout the past year, and got to know Doctors and Nurses on a first name basis. Having had this experience, and learning a lot more about healthcare and health insurance, it got me thinking about healthcare and interested in learning more about HealthLeaders-InterStudy. Have you ever heard of them? They are a healthcare business information company. They look at healthcare plans and markets and then create databases for healthcare business to access. That way those businesses can see what the market trend is in their specific area. I really found this company to be quite interesting and wanted to share a little bit about them with others who might be interested in medicaid enrollment as well.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Always Something To Do
Posted by jennasue
Today is Saturday, and as much as I would like to take a break and just relax for a bit...there's always work to be done. Do you ever notice that?! That there's always something to be done, and rarely when we take a break, are we completely finished with everything?! I have noticed this, especially as I get older and have more and more responsibility. Between a house, a daughter, working from home, etc....I find that I could work 24 hours, 7 days a week if I wanted to. Obviously I need some time to relax, so I do take breaks here and there....but typically while doing so I continue to think about all there is to be done. Wouldn't it be nice if the "To Do" list actually had an end?!
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Jewelry at Tateossian.com
Posted by jennasue
Have you noticed all of the ads and such for jewelry this month? For the past couple of weeks, I've been receiving lots of jewelry flyers, as well seeing ads around for accessories. I suppose it's because Mother's Day is right around the corner. Personally, I enjoy seeing the ads and flyers. It's fun to look through them and see the different things people will be buying. Recently I came across Tateossian.com. This is a site that offers really high quality men and women's accessories. What's great about them is that they offer a unique line of products, but also timeless pieces as well. It's great if you're looking for anything from semi-precious stones, fiber optic glass or even CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements. I really enjoyed browsing through their site, and thought others would as well. Who knows...maybe you'll even find a Mother's Day gift, like a bracelet or early an Father's Day gift, like Silver Cufflinks?! Check it out and see! Labels: Family, Internet, Motherhood
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Friday, May 09, 2008
The Beauty of God's Creation
Posted by jennasue
Labels: Blogging, Motherhood, Parenting
This is probably one of my favorite times of year. As I type, I look out the window and can enjoy the blue sky, the green grass, the birds chirping and the trees and flowers starting to bloom. Isn't God's creation magnificent?! It is beautiful! I think Spring is my favorite season out of the four, mainly because the temperatures are pleasant and it's easy to go outdoors without putting on layers and layers of clothing...at least here where I live anyways. I don't often get a moment just to sit down and enjoy the little things like this...as my days are pretty full and busy. However, I encourage everyone, especially busy parents, to take a minute and relax...soak in the beauty of God's creation. It's a refreshing feeling and important to do this once in a while.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Golf at Home: Urban Golf
Posted by jennasue
With Mother's Day right around the corner, I can't help but think that Father's Day will be soon to follow. Although it's very important to let your Mother's and Father's know how important they are to you at all times during the year, it's fun to have one day set aside just as a reminder of all that they do and how important they truly are in our lives. Sometimes life gets busy and it's nice to have days like that. With the thought of Father's Day, I am reminded that it will be Scott's very first "official" Father's Day this year, so I want to do something really special for him! I got to thinking about what he really enjoys to do most...and that's golf!
I began looking around for something unique and different online, and came across AlmostGolf.com. Have you ever heard of it before? I hadn't until I saw their site today, but I have to say that I absolutely loved the things that they have to offer. I had never heard of "urban golf" until stumbling upon this site, but basically they have "safe golf balls" that can be used to practice at home or places where you wouldn't want to use a real golf ball. These balls don't cause damage to anything, that's why they're "safe"! I think this is a great idea and something my husband would absolutely love...especially since he's so busy now and doesn't have a lot of time to go to the driving range or the golf course for that matter!! It appears to be an excellent product. You can purchase their safe golf balls, their practice stick and the special AstroTurf that they offer right there on this site! In my opinion they are very well priced as well. If you're looking for something to get that golf lover in your family this Father's Day, or any time of the year...you should check this out! It's really a neat product.
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Homemade Baby Food Update
Posted by jennasue
I wrote a post a while back about making our own baby food. At that time, I believe I had only started rice cereal which has gone very well!! I thought I would give an update on how everything is going....as it was something completely new to me and a learning process for us all! :) Kaelyn started bananas this week and I must say this is probably the easiest food so far that I've given her to make. Right now we're still pureeing it a bit, so all I have to do is throw it in the blender, and viola...there you have it!! She's taken to it really well. So far all of the foods we've tried she's done very well. It's fun to watch her try new things...the faces she makes are priceless! :) We'll continue to update as we try new things....
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Vacation Time
Posted by jennasue
After having such a long and bitter winter (like 6 months I think), Scott and I have been talking a lot about going on a vacation of some sort. I'm not sure what kind of a vacation, but probably some where that is a ways away from where we live...and of course, somewhere warm!! Our biggest thing is making sure that we have a car to get around in now that we have Kaelyn. In looking around, I came across CarRentals.Co.Uk. What's great about their site is that they're a one stop site for all of your Car Hire needs. They make it possible to compare up to 50 different car rental companies really quickly and easily! As a stay at home Mom, I don't have a lot of time to search around for things like this...so it's great that there's a site to help people just like us!!
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Kaelyn's Church Dedication
Posted by jennasue
I'm really looking forward to this upcoming weekend. Sunday Kaelyn will get dedicated at church. It will be a fun day, as all of the Grandparents, and even a Great Grandparent will be there. It's a special time and I'm glad that we will be able to share it with family!! It is Mother's Day, so after church I will be going to eat with my parents...I think the guys are gonna make us a yummy lunch which will be nice!! I thought, what more perfect of a day to have her dedication than Mother's Day...it will be a great one!! I can't wait. :)
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Wedding Decorating Ideas
Posted by jennasue
I was talking with someone recently who is planning a wedding. She was telling me all of her decorating ideas and I was so impressed with all she had come up with. When I got married I thought we had come up with some pretty unique things...but my friend really has a lot planned that I had never even thought of. For instance, she's using ostrich feathers as a centerpiece. I'm not sure how she's going to arrange that, but it sounds pretty interesting. I think it will look beautiful and can't wait to see it when her wedding day rolls around.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Finishing The Basement
Posted by jennasue
This summer Scott and I are planning on doing some work in our basement. When we bought it, it was pretty unfinished, which we were happy about. That way we can do what we want down there. We're pretty excited about the plans we have made to make a family room and a play area...it will so great down there!! We've been talking about the different things we'd like to do down there as far as furniture and such, and Scott really wants a tv mount! I focus more on the furniture, and he focuses more on the electronics and things. I definitely like that we both have ideas though, it will help when the time comes to finish it.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Signs of Teething
Posted by jennasue
Kaelyn is almost 6 1/2 months already, so I figure that her first teeth will be coming in any time now. I've heard a lot of people say that the first teeth are the hardest, and can cause the most pain for them. It seems that over the past couple of days, Kaelyn has been showing signs of getting her first teeth. Her gums have been quite swollen for quite some time now....but she now is showing many more signs of discomfort and is constantly rubbing anything she can get her hands on, onto her gums. I feel so bad for her because nothing really seems to help. Thankfully she is still sleeping great, and only seems uncomfortable in the evening. I'm hoping that this passes quickly though...as it's no fun to see your little baby hurting. :(
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Fabric Website: Vote Up Count Down
Posted by jennasue
I feel like decorating and home improvements is on my brain lately. I don't know if it's the home improvement shows that I have been watching, or the talk Scott and I have been having about remodeling some things in our home...but it's been a lot of fun to think about and search for online. Today as I was doing some hunting...I came across designdivafabrics.com. They are a site that offers a very unique thing called Vote Up Count Down. Basically, those who have accounts can take part in this very interesting and neat feature. It's actually very simple. There are a number of beautiful fabrics, like woven upholstery fabric, available...and people vote on them. Once a fabric has the most votes, it begins counting down...as the price gets cheaper and cheaper. It stops and is replaced by another fabric once someone buys it. It's definitely an interesting concept and one I hadn't heard of before. In looking for fabrics I will definitely be trying this site out!
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Jobs for a Stay At Home Mom
Posted by jennasue
Being a stay at home mom is absolutely wonderful! What a blessing it is to be home with my daughter...I can't think of a better job that is more rewarding! While I'm home I try and find different ways to make some extra income when I can. In the past with other blogs that I author I've taken advantage of different "get paid to blog" opportunities, as well as adsense inclusion on them. It's definitely a great way to make some extra money, that's for sure!! Now, however, I'm in search for new ways of making money. I like the idea of "blogging for money", but am interested in other ways stay-at-home-moms contribute to the household income a bit. If anyone has any suggestions of simple ways to make a little extra money on the side for a stay at home mom I'm all ears! :) Staying home with my daughter is a priority to me...and while I'm home with her I'd really like to make some extra income when I can.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Marble Unique
Posted by jennasue
In the recent months, Scott and I have seriously been discussing the different projects we'd like to do around our house this summer. There are some that are big, and others that are small. We have a pretty good idea of the things we'll be able to do, but at times I enjoy sitting online and looking around for various decorative ideas. Recently I came across Marble Unique which is a site offering marble and stone fireplaces, water fountains, marble statue, and more. I have to say that the stone fireplaces are what stuck out to me the most...as this is something I've been telling Scott I'd like to do very soon. I really enjoyed this site, as they offer a complete online catalog of all their great products. I was very impressed, and plan on visiting back often.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Loving This Weather
Posted by jennasue
As a stay at home mom, I'm home a lot. I love being home, but now that the weather is getting nicer out, I also like to be able to take Kaelyn out and about when I can. Being couped up in the house all winter is long enough. So far, we've gone on stroller rides, run errands...we even got to visit my mom this week while my Dad was out of town and Scott was working. It's been so much fun getting to do more things. We're even going to be buying Kaelyn a little swimming pool so she and I can enjoy some even warmer days this summer. She's going to love that....as she is definitely one who loves water!! I'm sure you'll be seeing pics of our pool days throughout the summer.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Sports Addicts
Posted by jennasue
I am sure many other wives can relate to having a husband who loves sports! Sometimes I sit here and wonder how one person can absolutely love each and every sport there is?! I have a brother who is the same way. They love sports so much that they actually go online and take part in different fantasy leagues and such. Not only that, but of course there's sporting events on television to be watched as well. I know my husband has even found a football picks site that literally allows him to stay current on all of his favorite teams, participate in fantasy leagues, and even communicate with others who enjoy sports as much as he does. Isn't the internet a wonderful thing? I think it's great that he has somewhere to go to get his "daily dose" of the sports he loves!
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
Posted by jennasue
What a special time of year this is! Mother's Day is right around the corner, giving us all that chance to let Mom know just how much she means to us. That is something I try to do more than just once a year...but it sure is nice having a day set aside, just to acknowledge all that Mom's do and how much we appreciate it! Before I was a Mom I most definitely appreciated my parents and all that they have and continue to do for us kids. However, becoming a mom myself, that appreciation and respect grew even stronger knowing first hand all that they have done over the years! With Mother's Day nearing, I have been receiving a number of e-mail forwards...the following of which I thought was worth mentioning. Even as a new Mom I can relate to much of what this message states....isn't being a Mom one of the most wonderful things in the whole world?! I think it's absolutely amazing! Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all
was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom. ~Wishing all of the Mom's out there a very Happy Mother's day this weekend!!~
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
Monaco Rare Coins
Posted by jennasue
Scott and I used to discuss investments from time to time in the beginning of our marriage, but now more than with starting a family and all...we have begun to talk about it a lot more. In doing some research we both have come across some very trustworthy information about the Monex Company. I think what we're so impressed with is that this is a company who not only has been around for nearly 40 years, but also one that is trusted as America's leader when it comes to the investment of precious metals like gold and silver. In digging further, we learned a little something about Monaco rare coins too. This is a part of the Monex family of companies and one that we're very interested in. From what we hear, they have a very experienced and knowledgeable staff who can help people like us who are not as knowledgeable about the whole investing thing. I was happy to hear that they offer a variety of resources to help people make the right decisions for them. I don't know about you, but it's comforting to us to know that there is a company out there who will help you along the way.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2008
The Love of Leftovers
Posted by jennasue
This is a little random...but I just have to say...one of the greatest things while Scott is in the busy season are leftovers!! I typically am not a big leftover person...but when he's at work all day long and doesn't get home until I am in bed....leftovers have never sounded better. It's no fun trying to find things to make for only one person. I tried it and it just doesn't seem to work for very many nights in a row. So...when Scott is home and we have bigger meals...I've learned to save it and put it in the fridge. Now, after having done that from this last weekend...I have had food to get me through two days so far and counting. It's so good, and easy too. Just the thing I need when I'm home and taking care of Kaelyn all day and night.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Control Your Debt...Before Your Debt Controls You
Posted by jennasue
One thing that affects most people is debt, right?! Scott and I have debt...much like most people in the world...most of which stems from owning a home and having gone to college. These are two of the most expensive things we will ever owe on in life...and two of the most important as well! Thankfully we have our debt under control and are continually paying it down. Hearing about how evident debt is in our society though...it got me thinking about many people have been completely overtaken by it. It's not easy to have debt, and once it takes over your life...it can be very hard to get out of that mess. When I came across CreditExchange.com, I knew it was a site that I had share with others...as I think debt is a common thing that most of us share. This site offers a variety of form of both debt consolidation and debt management. Two things that most of us could really benefit from. They help to refer you which is just great! If you're thinking credit counseling might be something you could take advantage of then take a look at their site soon.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Home Improvement Channel
Posted by jennasue
I have a couple of other blogs that I author, one of which I write on often. The other day I was discussing my love for the home improvement channels that we get. Scott and I both have really become quite attached to many of the television shows they have on this channel...specifically those dealing with remodeling and decorating and updating homes. We get all kinds of ideas, both cheap and not so cheap, as to the things we can do with our home one day. After writing about this topic in great depth...I received a comment from someone very interested in what I had to say. She said that it was great stopping by my post, as it made her think how valuable the home and garden channel really is. Most days she just flips by there without thinking twice...but not anymore. After reading all of the great ideas that we've gotten from watching these shows...she has decided to watch them more carefully as well. I got to thinking about how differently my post made her think...so I thought I'd post it here as well. Now, maybe others who flip through the channels and skip important ones like HGTV might stop for a moment next time and take in all of the information they offer. It's really quite interesting and something that's on at our house almost daily.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Country Wide Credit
Posted by jennasue
As many people already know, Scott and I bought our first home last August. It was such an exciting time in our lives, but also full of questions as well. Seeing how this is such a big step in one's life...and that it was our very first time going through the home buying process...we had many questions about the home as well as the actual Home Loans. There may be others out there who are in the same boat we were not that long ago. Knowing that, I wanted to share some information that we came across in our time of stress.
We often are browsing the web, and this was no different when we were buying our home. As we were online one night, we came across Country Wide. They provide people with debt management and relief services as well. CountrywideCredit.com was the site...and they are offered by Countrywide Home Loans. Basically this site offers credit tools and calculators, as well as mortgage rewards credit cards and more! Although we did not have an issue with our credit, it was something we realized was so important when it comes to buying a home and that's why this site stuck out to each of us. If you're in the process of buying a home or just needing a way to help manage your debt, then I would recommend heading over to their site today and seeing what you think.
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Proud Uncle Jake
Posted by jennasue
In my family there are two grandchildren...both of whom are only a couple of weeks apart. Kaelyn and Emry are loved so much by everyone....especially their Uncle Jake (my brother). I guess you could say he's a pretty proud uncle, and I think that's great!! When each of the babies were born, he bought them a John Deere outfit...as I have talked about in previous posts. Both Emry and Kaelyn are finally beginning to fit in these outfits...so we each got pictures of them and sent them to him. He was sure tickled. In fact, he liked getting them so much, that he made a wallpaper for his desktop at work with the pictures and then sent it through e-mail for us to see. I thought this was so neat....what a great Uncle. Emry and Kaelyn are sure lucky to have an Uncle like him!! :)
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Promoting Your Business
Posted by jennasue
Having my own business and inventing my own products has been something I've considered from time to time. My mom and I are always talking about these great ideas we have...especially when it comes to baby product inventions...but also everyday things as well. We've discussed how great it would be to get some of these things on the market and create a business of our own. Doing so would take a lot of time and money though...not sure that it's something we'd want to do?! If, down the road, we decide to venture out and try promoting one of our great ideas, I could see us looking into Gimmees.com and their Corporate Gifts. They offer a variety of promotional products for people like us who would be interested in promoting our products or brands. I think this would be a very good way to market our things and get the word out there. What do you think?! Are you someone looking at starting up your own business?! If so, promoting your product is the place to start. After all, what is a business if you don't have any customers or people who are interested in learning more, right?!
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
This Too Shall Pass
Posted by jennasue
This is the time of year that I kind of dread. Not because of the weather, as it's actually starting to get warm out finally...but because Scott is in the agriculture business which means Busy Season! As a stay at home mom this is a very hectic and exhausting time for me. He works about 17 hours a day, which means Kaelyn and I are sleeping when he comes home, and sleeping when he leaves. The good thing about the Spring Season is that it's pretty short. It's very busy, but they have to get all of their work done within a short time. The Fall just drags on. So at least there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Being home with Kaelyn and not having any help for a few weeks means that I really need to start taking advantage of the time she naps to get my work done around the house and online. Normally I would do a lot of it when Scott gets home at night around 5:30...but for the time being that is not an option. Oh well, this too shall pass. Labels: Children, Motherhood
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Buying Dance or Cheerwear? Look No Longer!
Posted by jennasue
Having a little girl...it's only natural to picture her doing "girly" things like dance or cheerleading. There are many people in our family who comment on things like this a lot. Although she may not do these things at all...and instead get into other athletics or interests....it's fun to talk about. I'm online a lot, and recently I came across JustForKix.com which got me thinking more about this. If she ever does get into dancing or cheering...I think this is the site that I will take advantage of to find her quality gear and Point Shoes. They offer all kinds of stuff, and for a variety of ages. It's basically a one stop shop for everything someone would need to find dancewear and cheerwear. What busy mom wouldn't appreciate a convenient way to shop for things like this, right?! I know I would. My little girl isn't quite old enough to be involved in these types of activities, but if yours is...I would urge you to take a look at their site before you go out and search all over for something that costs way too much!
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Camera Happy
Posted by jennasue
Taking pictures has become a new hobby for me now that we have Kaelyn. It's so fun to get pictures of her...doing pretty much everything she does. For instance, each morning Kaelyn watches Winnie The Pooh while I eat my breakfast! She and my Dad were watching them on Sunday morning, and as I walked out into the living room and saw them I couldn't pass up a picture moment. I know, I know...a bit camera happy...but I can't help it!! :) It's so fun to capture moments like this....she'll enjoy looking at these pictures of her and Grampa one day when she gets older! It was SO cute and I just had to share it with everyone! 
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Sock Shopping
Posted by jennasue
When my parents were here visiting this past weekend, my Dad was helping me get Kaelyn dressed and was looking for a pair of socks for her. This hunt for a pair that went together, got us talking about how "disappearing socks" seems to be something that most people deal with. How about you? Can you relate? It seems that socks are always "walking off" so to speak, making it difficult to find a pair, not only for her, but for Scott and I as well. For this reason, I find myself buying socks a lot.
Recently, as I looked for socks, and even some tights and leggings...I came across Hue.com. Right away I was really impressed with all they had to offer. Their products were very trendy and they offered a wide variety, which is great!They are actually a company that is growing very quickly, so if you haven't heard of them....I'm sure you will soon! I don't know about you, but when I'm shopping for socks or other apparel, I look for something that's fun and fashionable. If this is you, then you definitely will want to check out their site as well!
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Sweet Potato Baby Food
Posted by jennasue
I mentioned before that Kaelyn started solid foods a couple of weeks ago. She actually has taken very well to that bland Rice Cereal, and began Sweet Potatoes last week! I wasn't too sure how she'd like it, but thankfully she took right to it and likes it even more than her Cereal. The great thing is that it was SO easy to make. One sweet potato filled two trays (they're like ice cube trays)!! It's so much more affordable than the jarred baby food, and healthier for her too! I was happy that she's liking some of the foods that Scott and I eat and that she's already eating so much of them. I think my favorite part of giving her new foods is watching her facial expressions for the very first time...too cute for words!:) This week we'll be starting bananas..and I have a hunch that she'll really like these as well. I think that those will be pretty easy to make as well...as they don't even need to be cooked. I'll continue to keep you updated on her progress....what a fun time! Labels: Children, Health, Motherhood
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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Family Vacation Planning
Posted by jennasue
Even before Scott and I had Kaelyn, we always talked about how we wanted to be sure and plan family vacations for our kids one day. Now that we have Kaelyn, these discussions are even more of a reality for us, and even more fun to discuss! We talk about things like where we'd like to go, what we'd like to do, and even when we'd like to do these things. It's great! One place that we've looked into a little bit recently is Karisma Hotels. Ever heard of them before? They are located on the beaches of the Mexican Riviera Maya and known for their gourmet-inclusive style. We thought all that they have to offer sounded great for a nice relaxing family vacation. Not only do they offer great service, but they also have really wonderful accommodations like beachside bar swings, beach butlers, swim up rooms and more! I don't know about you, but this is a vacation that I would absolutely love! I don't think it will be one that we take any time too soon, but it's still fun to search around and decide what kinds of vacations we will take one day.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
A Baby's Schedule
Posted by jennasue
When Kaelyn was about three months old, I remember thinking...how am I ever going to get her on a schedule! It wasn't until I talked with one of Scott's sisters who has children, that it all became clear to me. She gave me some of the best advice when it comes to getting babies on a schedule...and I can't thank her enough!! Ever since our conversation, Kaelyn has gradually set into a routine. It wasn't something that happened overnight, but when it did happen...our lives were much more predictable and went much smoother! I don't know if it's the teacher in me or what, but I LOVE it!! The consistency in her routine allows us to make doctor's appointments more easily, run errands, leave her with my parents for a couple hours, etc! It's great! Not only is a schedule important for parents, but children do much better when they know what's going to happen next too. So far we're down to three set naps a day...pretty much at the same time each day....regular feeding times....and regular bedtimes and wake times. I really enjoy how things have settled into place and plan to continue this routine until we drop down to two naps a day.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
A Healthier You
Posted by jennasue
I hate to admit it, but I haven't also been all that concerned with making sure that I eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis. I think the "healthy" mindset kicked in once I was pregnant with Kaelyn. At that point I realized that I must start taking care of myself so that in turn I can help her grow into a healthy baby. Now, having had her and breastfeeding for the past 6 months, I've continued this health kick and still make sure that I do all I can to stay healthy with the daily choices that I make. I find myself coming across all kinds of ways to stay healthy...one of which is colon cleansing. I recently heard something about this, and that it is actually very good for you. Dual-Action Cleanse is the colon cleanse formula that I came across online and learned more about. Why is this such a healthy choice for so many people you may ask? Well, it's used to help eliminate the toxins that are in your digestive system. It's almost like a Body Detox process that helps you to attain a healthier you. I found it to be quite interesting and something others may be interested in learning more about as well.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Consignment Show Follow-Up
Posted by jennasue
Recently I posted about a fairly large consignment show that Scott, myself, Kaelyn, and my parents were going to go to. It was all I had hoped it would be and more! We go up bright and early on Saturday morning and headed up to the city where it was located. I was a bit worried at first, as this was the third and final day that the show had taken place. I thought that the items would may be pretty well picked over. However, we went with the attitude that whatever we find is better than nothing. After having gone and come home with piles and piles of clothes and toys for Kaelyn...I can tell you that we'll be going back both times that they host this event each year!! Not only that, but we'll go on the last day as well. Why you might ask? Well, not only was not it not picked over, but they also mark almost everything down 50%. Anyone shopping on previous days had to pay full price, or otherwise passed up the items because they were too expensive. We on the other hand got to go through lots of things and got great deals!! It was a great trip, and so worth it!! I can't wait for the next one!
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Shopping Online
Posted by jennasue
Isn't the internet a wonderful thing?? Over the years it seems that the internet has become more and more useful for everyday tasks. Not only can you do things like e-mail and shop online, but you can also make money and even find the things you're looking to purchase. Much of the time I am at home with my little girl, so the internet is a great place for me to research the products I need before I go out. It's much easier to know exactly what I need so when I go, I can get it and be done. Recently my Dad was telling me that he was online looking for some gear for his job in law enforcement as well as some Ka-Bar Knives. Since I'm online quite a bit for a number of reasons, I decided to help him out with the search. Quickly I came across Brigade Quartermasters. I was so impressed with all they had to offer, that I wanted to let everyone else know about this retail leader in outdoor, law enforcement and even military gear. Not only do they offer high quality products, but also have very competitive prices...who doesn't like that, right?! I wanted to share this quality site with you, so if you're in the market for items like this...check them out for yourself and see what you think.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
Mom Talk
Posted by jennasue
As a new mom, I enjoy having other Mom's to keep in touch with...both who have experience, and those who are new at this like me. It's fun to run ideas past different people, as well as hear the experiences that they've had with their children. I feel very fortunate, because my Mom is a great person to go to for the questions and things that I have. She is very wise and always has great advice! I also have my sister-in-law, who actually had a little boy only 12 days after I had Kaelyn. It's fun, because we're going through the same stages with our kids...so we are always bouncing ideas off of each other...everything from schedules to starting solid foods. It would be nice if they lived closer as it would be easier to keep in touch..but at least we have the internet, right?! That makes it a bit easier I suppose. :)
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Friday, May 02, 2008
Are You Shopping For Jewelry?
Posted by jennasue
Have you noticed that with it being Mother's Day the mailbox is full of ads fro the local jewelry stores. The other day Scott carried in a handful. I actually had fun looking through them. I always have loved jewelry, and looking through the ads with all of these fantastic deals was kind of fun. They even had men's jewelry in them as well. Online I've been seeing a lot of ads and deals for jewelry as well. I recently was on Tateossian.com which has designer accessories for men and women. What I liked about this site was that they offer such high quality items, that are contemporary and fashionable, but still unique. They use materials like semi-precious stones, fiber optic glass and more, in combinations to really give their jewelry and accessories a unique feel. I wasn't even specifically looking for cufflinks, but especially liked their variety of Unique Cufflinks that they offer. It was fun browsing through their selection.
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Friday, May 02, 2008
Consigment Shops
Posted by jennasue
More than ever before, I have found shopping at consignment shops to be my new favorite thing! Before I had Kaelyn, I didn't do much shopping in stores like this...but now seeing how quickly she grows out of things...I love it!! Where we live there are a couple of stores that I shop at. One in particular is really nice, as it offers only baby stuff. They have toys, clothes, etc...and for great prices at that!! For the price of one outfit at a store like Old Navy or something, you can get a whole bag full...it's great!! I'm especially excited about this weekend, because a city about an hour from us is actually having a huge consignment show! My sister-in-law goes to the one where she lives down in Texas and said it's just amazing! My parents are coming with me, and we're leaving bright and early. It should be a fun day...hopefully full of great deals and bags full of clothes and toys!
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Friday, May 02, 2008