Somedays I am truly speechless at how much of a "family" I have built in the blogging world over the last 4 years. During all of the shuffle of the last few days, Wheel n Deal Mama actually "turned 4" too -- October 16, 2010 was the day that I started the blog and I don't think there has been a single day since that I haven't posted SOMETHING or … [Read more...]
Oliver James, Born 3 Months Early
Thank you to everyone that heard about what was happening this past couple days and sent their thoughts and prayers, they have been very much appreciated. So a little update, I announced I was pregnant just a couple months ago, we found out we were having a little boy back when I first announced here on the blog. Things were moving along … [Read more...]
93% of Parents Install their Car Seats Wrong! One Reader will win the Safety 1st onBoard™35 Air+ Infant Car Seat – St. Germain ($169.99 Value!)
Wow! Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in San Diego just released findings that 93% of parents leaving the hospital made at least one critical error when installing or using their car seat?? While this is a troubling statistic, it’s an issue that can be easily addressed by spreading the word about car seat safety and … [Read more...]
Jack O’ Lantern Treat Cups – K Cup Upcycle
These fun treat cups are not only a great way to up cycle your discarded K-cups but they are a perfect sized treat to hand out to trick or treaters, your childs classmates, or to family and neighbors. It is easy enough that the children can take part in creating it- how fun are handmade gifts? Drop in a battery operated tea light from the dollar … [Read more...]
Teaching my Kids Honesty, One Book at a Time! #HTHonesty
It is amazing to me how at such a young age lying can become second nature to a little one. I have caught both of my kids in silly lies that for one reason or another they feel like they needed to lie. Right now it has become a habit of my son to lie about how something happened. It is ALWAYS someone else's fault. Even if that person is across the … [Read more...]
30 Days of FREE Prenatal Yoga Workouts!! Join me!!
Ok, this is one that I actually signed up for myself!! Right now Daily Burn is offering up 30 days of FREE Prenatal Yoga videos. There are 30-40 minute Yoga workouts for your entire pregnancy. I don't know about you, but staying in shape while pregnant is important to me, a) I am sure it will help the labor and b) it's just … [Read more...]
The Baby is a…
So the ultrasound this afternoon was successful! :) The baby was cooperating very well, in fact it was moving ALL over. And there was absolutely no question as to the gender -- I could tell almost immediately what we were having.... It's a boy!! We are very excited. He was very active and everything looked great! Thanks for playing … [Read more...]
Exciting Announcement: Expecting Baby Number 3!
Some of you have probably noticed, things have been a bit slower on the blog over the last few months. Summer break, with both kids home all day (and all the activities we did!!) has been one excuse, but I have another one too!! I have some exciting news to share!! I'm almost 17 weeks pregnant! :) In fact, we will be finding out if it … [Read more...]
Celebrate “Anti-Boredom Month” with Goodies from Dollar General!
This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month?? I had no idea! It makes sense, seeing as the kids have been out of school for about a month now and we need all kinds of things to keep them from climbing the walls ;) Keeping the kids off the electronics all the time … [Read more...]
Three Little Mermaids: Snacks, Activities, and Crafts, Part 2: Crafts
Three Little Mermaids is a fun board book for toddlers through early elementary, check out my post on snacks to go along with the book here. This post is going to focus on crafts to go along with the book or any mermaid theme you want to do. Mermaid Peg Doll I bought a 5 pack of unfinished wood pegs from Hobby Lobby for about $3.50. They are a … [Read more...]