I like New Years resolutions. I think if I set my mind to something, I can accomplish anything, however, I also like to be realistic. Sure I may want to win the Chicago marathon but genetics are probably not going to allow that to happen. So this year as I've looked back on the accomplishments, the good times, the disappointments and the times we wish we could call "do-over," I came up with this list for 2011:FamilyDo not hold them to my expectations, let them be who … [Read more...]
Family, Career, Health, Community & Blogging
December 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
The Applied Labels Giveaway winner is…..
December 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
Sorry that I'm a day late posting this. My step-son and in-laws were in town to celebrate Christmas and there was never enough time in the day! The winner is Mommy D who said: Thanks Mommy D! I'll be sending you an email shortly to confirm your information. Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! I'm also just one GFC follower away from posting my next giveaway! Tell you friends to check East9thStreet out! … [Read more...]
Almost to 100!
December 27, 2010 By 2 Comments
What, is it true? I'm almost to 100 followers on Google Friend Connect? How awesome is that? Especially considering I thought I would be fortunate to make it to 25. So, I'm asking for a belated Christmas present. I'd love to get 100 followers by midnight on NYE (Eastern Standard Time). If I make it to 100, I'll post the great giveaway that I've been hinting at. So please help a fellow blogger out! Ask your friends to become a follower on GFC … [Read more...]
Applied Labels Review
December 24, 2010 By 37 Comments
My daughter has been going to "school" since she was 12 weeks old. When you have an infant in school, its a requirement that you pretty much label everything that you bring in. The cute little onesie/pants outfit you just had to have? Well, four other moms with baby girls also had to have it as well and if you want to keep yours after the first blowout or spit up, you better have labeled it. All those premade bottles you bring each day? They must be labeled with your baby's name, the date … [Read more...]
When Did We Start Allowing…
December 22, 2010 By 8 Comments
Let me start this post with declaring I AM A DOG LOVER. Truly, I am. Until last April when I had to put down my beloved Ivan, I had three dogs. Two of them rescues, one purebred (my husband's hunting hopes gone wrong). If I was independently wealthy and had acres of land, I would have my own canine rescue. So, no comments on how I must not be an animal lover. Today at the post office where I, along with a zillion other people, were mailing last minute cards and packages, I walked by a … [Read more...]
Grandma’s Remedies
December 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
My daughter was always a middle of the night pooper. Usually she would wake up with a deposit in her diaper and seldom did a thought cross my mind. Oh sure, occassionally I would think to myself, this kid needs to chew her food better but other than that, just a part of our normal morning routine. Then, a few weeks ago, she changed her routine. Apparently she listened when I told her "mommy doesn't have time for a morning poops" and began going at night. At … [Read more...]
ReadiVac 2-in-1 Power Broom Winner is….
December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations to the winner of the ReadiVac Power Broom, Trisha A. Trisha left this post....Thanks for the follow Trisha! I might also add that Trisha was the last person to enter the giveaway and it sure did pay off! Mom with a Power Broom vs. Two-Year old, who are you placing your bets on? Look for an email from in your inbox. You'll have 48 hours to claim your prize.Great new giveaway to be posted soon. For this one, let's … [Read more...]
Donation Fatigue
December 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
Back to school time starts it off. Every where you turn people, places, organizations are collecting school supplies for kids who would otherwise have none. So me, understanding what it feels like to go to school with little or no supplies, grabs a few things every time I go to Target (which by my Quicken register is at least 3x per week). That's in addition to the items I purposefully purchase to fill a backpack or the donation box at work.Just as the school supply needs die … [Read more...]
ReadiVac Power Broom – This One Sucks!
December 10, 2010 By 86 Comments
Haha, get it. My attempt at humor. I like cleaning as much as the next person (please sense all kinds of sarcasm here) so the fact that ReadiVac has given me one of their 2-in-1 Corded Stick Vacs to giveaway is really quite humorous to me. Especially since my husband is the clean freak in the household and I can count on my hands the number of times I have vacuumed our house but those are some great stories for another day... The 2-in-1 Corded ReadiVac Power Brown Stick Vac combines the … [Read more...]
Ginsu 14 Piece Knife Set Winner is…
December 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations to the winner of the Ginsu? knife set. Jaime left this post: Thanks Jaime! We "like" you too! Look out for an email from . You'll have 48 hours to claim your prize. Our next giveaway will post tomorrow. Hope you are "ready" for it! … [Read more...]
Sarah is a healthcare administrator, mother of one spunky 6-year old daughter and a travel blogger living in Wichita, Kansas. Join her as she tackles life in the midwest one to-do list at a time.
