Sited And Blogged February Giveaway!





Have you checked out Sited and Blogged yet? If not, then head on over and check it out! We are having a great giveaway for February-- a $20.00 gift certificate to Target! How can you win?? Just be the top commenter for the month! Easy enough--so what are you waiting for?

And don't forget to read the new posts that are contributed daily from around the blogosphere--or contribute a post yourself!

Today's featured post, "Following Hannah" is by a fellow mom blogger who shares her thoughts and feelings as she deals with her daughter's illness on a daily basis. Truly a heart filled post that I hope you stop by and read, and then leave this mom some bloggy love and support! (Just click on the "to comment" link)


Want to get your blog "Sited and Blogged"? Just leave me a comment or send me an email!

Skin MD Natural Lotion


I was delighted to receive a bottle of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion with SPF 15 Sunscreen to review about a week ago. I say delighted because honestly I have such dry skin that I am always searching for lotion in my bathroom cabinets and drawers. I literally go through creams and lotions as fast as I can buy them because my skin seems to just soak them up instantly. Problem is that my skin still will be dry, itchy and feel 'tight'. And so I put on extra amounts of lotions trying to make my skin feel better--and I always have near empty bottles and tubes of lotion in my bathroom, and dry, itchy, uncomfortable skin.

So yes--delighted is exactly how I felt when my sample of Skin Care MD Natural Shielding Lotion arrived! I stopped everything I was doing and put some on. I was so excited, I started applying the lotion before I even read the directions. I realized later that you really only need a small amount of Skin Care--it really goes a long way. But at first, I slathered...yes slathered...the lotion on me. Arms, hands, legs, and of course, my face!

And it felt wonderful. I am not kidding when I say that my skin immediately felt softer and smoother. Now I know you will be smirking out there in blogosphere-land, saying "of course it felt good--you slathered so much on!" LOL. True enough. But there was a difference. The smoothness of my skin was something that I do not usually notice with other skin care lotions. And that got me excited.

I am not a spring chicken (!) by any means...and my skin is definitely ( and to my dismay, might I add), showing all the lovely signs of aging. All those silly little wrinkles that start forming around your mouth, and between the eyebrows-- are taking up permanent residence on my face. So aside from my skin feeling tight and dry, it certainly is not looking so great either.

So after about an hour, I checked in the mirror again. And I was so happy when I saw my face-- now of course I didn't look like I had lost a few years, but I definitely saw brighter smoother skin. I was so pleased that I actually put on make-up! Now I am pretty much always home with my kids and make-up is not a priority for me these days. So for me to get the urge to put on make-up means a lot--just ask my poor hubby.

So for a little more than a week now I have been using my Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion every morning and night. And I love it. My skin loves it. It is definitely different than other lotions I have tried, and after reading about it, I understand why. Skin MD is a shielding lotion which means that it forms a protective shield with the outer layer of skin which helps keep out irritants and chemicals. They also allow the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better. Regular moisturizers do add moisture onto the skin. but they do not repair the barrier so it's an endless cycle of constant moisture application onto the skin without healing and curing the dry skin. Which explains why I was always slathering on lotion but still ending up with dry skin! And I love the fact that it is a natural skin care product Skin MD Natural uses no animal products or testing, is Fragrance and colorant free , is Dermatology tested, and is Hypoallergenic and Paraben free.
I can honestly say I love and recommend Skin MD Natural. If you would like to read more about it, check out the website--there is also a store locator which can help you find a store near you where you can buy some for yourself, and you can always order online. You will love it--just remember--no need to slather, hehe!!

The "Most Wanted" Mom Ever??


Any guesses who this mom is?

Yes--we all probably got this right--it is the mom who recently gave birth to eight babies. Apparently she has hired a publicist to handle all the offers she is receiving for Interviews, TV series, and Book Deals, and the media is dubbing her the "most wanted" mom ever. Everyone wants to talk about her, talk to her, and write about her and the babies as well. At least that is what it seems right now.

This mom is definitely going to be making some money from giving birth to eight babies. And I am sure she will be needing every cent she can get. I only hope this woman is truly a good mom and has her children and new babies' best interests at heart. It is so hard to know what to think about this story. I do not want to judge, or leap to conclusions, kwim? But so many thoughts go through my head, and I admit they are not all good thoughts.

I've also been hearing that many doctors are outraged that eight embryos were implanted in this woman. The word "malpractice" is being uttered. So who knows...Now maybe this mom will be filing a malpractice lawsuit too?

But what about those babies? I am getting this icky feeling in the pit of my stomach. I pray these new little eight babies get all the love and attention from their mom they need and deserve. Such hoopla is going on everyday about this mom and her life...is this scrutiny deserving? I don't know. But it seems we will be hearing much more about this "most wanted" mom's story in the days and weeks to come--that is for sure.

Not Me! Monday

I have been missing out on the Not Me Monday fun...so I am jumping back in this Monday! This is one meme that is so fun--I am going through some serious withdrawals, ack!

So here is my list of the things I DID NOT DO this past week:

I did not get mad at my husband for some silly reason and not speak to him for a whole day. (How "high-school"ish would that be??)

I so did not drink too much Friday night with the afore mentioned husband and laugh and dance all night in our family room. Sheesh.

It was not me that chased her wayward dogs down the street like a mad woman (while dressed in pajamas) waving her arms and shrieking at those dogs who simply continued to run faster ! (My word--what a silly woman that was, btw. Such a ruckus she caused over some dogs, hrumph!)

I did not do a 'happy dance' while watching "The Bachelor" when he sent a particular woman packing. (Tsk. How immature. And me...watch The Bachelor?....NEVER! And I am so not watching it tonight, either-btw!)

I certainly did not sit in my daughter's room one day while she was at school and moon (I mean look) at all her 'teen' magazines! (where do these rumors come from??)

And of course I would never ever never sit up by myself one night after everyone was asleep and watch tv and snack on junk food all by myself! (Must have been a dream....really..)

If you do not want to have fun, then do not head on over to Mckmama's, and join in the Not Me! Monday Carnival! I am so not warning you--it is not too addicting and oh so not very fun!

Life Is Grand!!


Yay! I have been given an award this wonderful Monday morning! Harriet from This is Harriet has passed on the "Life is Grand" Award. And what a cool award this is- a requirement is to list 5 reasons why you find life to be "grand" at this moment. Ah. How did Harriet know this is just what I need this morning to kick the old derierre (sp?) into gear?

So here we go...

1. It is a beautiful Monday morning here--sunny, no rain, no wind
2. My kids are still asleep! (except my daughter who has gone to school)
3. I have a nice hot strong cup of coffee beside me
4. I will soon be bestowed with many "Good Morning" kisses and hugs from two sleepy little boys!
5. I do not have to get dressed, or put on make-up, or even brush my hair in order to get those kisses and hugs!

And I am now passing this "Life is Wonderful" award on to 5 wonderful bloggy friends...

1. Julie D at Mom Two Ways
2. Crystal at Crystal Said What?
3. Donna at Donna's World
4. Piera at Jolly Mom
5. Jem at Feelings Just Are

I love this award so much though that I want to open it up to anyone who would love to blog about why Life Is So Grand This Monday morning--so grab yourself an award and join in if you are feeling "Grand" this morning!!

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