Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Inner Peace
Forgive me for thinking out loud tonight, but I know I can't be alone. Right now writing this, I am vastly overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes its beautiful. And isn't that all that life is? A beautiful mess?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Helllllooooo Blogland!
How is everyone? I know so much has changed! I've been trying to catch up on some of ya'lls blogs but it's been months and that's quite a feat! Lives & blog layouts have changed, babies have been conceived, born, and unfortunately some of you have lost loved ones. Some have opened shops, some closed them.. For all I missed out on, please accept this armful of huge hugs!! <3
There were a few reasons that I went M.I.A. in the blog world (and irl as well as social networking), some of which I just want to put out there, I may be loved or un "liked" for lol but you know me, I want to be honest with you!
Blogging is an amazing way to connect, as well as learn more than you could possibly ever accomplish on your own research. I have met so many of you loveys that I just couldn't imagine not knowing, but I am really bad about having this super tender heart and majorily over extending myself. I've been taking some time to realize that I am one little person in this big ol' world! But guess what, one little person can make big change, but that starts in your home, being a good wife and a great mother to the little ones that God has blessed us with. I just felt like I couldn't juggle it all as well as blogging.
Life is busy!! We moved (again) in the middle of suffering from HG (hyperemesis graviduram) and some other major life events, as well as a sudden family member's death, and my husband not only preparing for deployment, but flying out of state three times in a month & half period before that. I was 15 weeks pregnant last time I blogged and gender hadn't been revealed.. so guess what? ITS A BOY! lol.. and he is actually already here, in my arms as I type this. Hubby deployed earlier this year and is still gone for a few more months, so my blogging could still be sparse as I am taking care of our four littles. I invite you guys if you'd like to help fill in the spaces with guest posts, tutorials, whatever you want in the fields of mommy ministry or positivity hit me up! if you want one drop me a comment here w/ your email! (Legitimate offers please.. no party supplies or robots please! Cats are perfectly acceptable, I don't discriminate ;D
Also.. this is the one I may be unliked for, I felt like I was a fail at blogging. I guess, even with the purest intentions, you can find yourself wanting to be liked. Like in Kindergarten, when you sheepishly ask someone to be your friend ;) I felt like I couldn't keep up with the beautiful trendy clothed mommies, conferences, blog hops, etc. And irl, I get nervous and can be socially awkward. I found myself very sad when a post had 0 or 1 view. I love ya'll and I love the opportunities that blogging provides to minister & really help others, and when it seemed like it was dying, it kinda broke my heart. The more followers, the more views & shares, the more these worthy causes & handmade artisans get saw and that means alot to me. That's the only thing I have to offer to these causes most of the time, prayer & share!
And my purpose is to try to network & share. Not for self profit.
I felt so much like an epic fail. The nitty gritty honesty is that I battle every day w/ my super low esteem. I realized though, if even one person can come here for inspiration, humor, or just to see what's up, that is good enough for me. So I'm back :) and I missed you all too much for words!
Some Changes:
1) No sponsored posts unless I feel you guys will REALLY benefit from it. I removed my clever network button too. This isn't a commercial type place.
2) For IHH (I Heart! Handmade) series, if you have a handmade shop and want, you can guest post! But you have to be nice and use your manners and treat DBNM nice or I'll remove the post later. No mean or wrong business practices please.
3) In giveaways, it will not be required to follow this blog or any of my social networking. If you want to, that would be REALLY sweet because of above mentioned reasons, otherwise, let's not make it complicated ;) by adding so many entries.
Ps.. I'm in the midst of making a cutesie little announcement to post so you can see my new tiny (or was lol) guy, I hope to post it either tonight or in the next day.
How is everyone? I know so much has changed! I've been trying to catch up on some of ya'lls blogs but it's been months and that's quite a feat! Lives & blog layouts have changed, babies have been conceived, born, and unfortunately some of you have lost loved ones. Some have opened shops, some closed them.. For all I missed out on, please accept this armful of huge hugs!! <3
There were a few reasons that I went M.I.A. in the blog world (and irl as well as social networking), some of which I just want to put out there, I may be loved or un "liked" for lol but you know me, I want to be honest with you!
Blogging is an amazing way to connect, as well as learn more than you could possibly ever accomplish on your own research. I have met so many of you loveys that I just couldn't imagine not knowing, but I am really bad about having this super tender heart and majorily over extending myself. I've been taking some time to realize that I am one little person in this big ol' world! But guess what, one little person can make big change, but that starts in your home, being a good wife and a great mother to the little ones that God has blessed us with. I just felt like I couldn't juggle it all as well as blogging.
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| You know I love to make you smile ;) doing so much animal rescue the past few years this tickles me! |
Life is busy!! We moved (again) in the middle of suffering from HG (hyperemesis graviduram) and some other major life events, as well as a sudden family member's death, and my husband not only preparing for deployment, but flying out of state three times in a month & half period before that. I was 15 weeks pregnant last time I blogged and gender hadn't been revealed.. so guess what? ITS A BOY! lol.. and he is actually already here, in my arms as I type this. Hubby deployed earlier this year and is still gone for a few more months, so my blogging could still be sparse as I am taking care of our four littles. I invite you guys if you'd like to help fill in the spaces with guest posts, tutorials, whatever you want in the fields of mommy ministry or positivity hit me up! if you want one drop me a comment here w/ your email! (Legitimate offers please.. no party supplies or robots please! Cats are perfectly acceptable, I don't discriminate ;D
Also.. this is the one I may be unliked for, I felt like I was a fail at blogging. I guess, even with the purest intentions, you can find yourself wanting to be liked. Like in Kindergarten, when you sheepishly ask someone to be your friend ;) I felt like I couldn't keep up with the beautiful trendy clothed mommies, conferences, blog hops, etc. And irl, I get nervous and can be socially awkward. I found myself very sad when a post had 0 or 1 view. I love ya'll and I love the opportunities that blogging provides to minister & really help others, and when it seemed like it was dying, it kinda broke my heart. The more followers, the more views & shares, the more these worthy causes & handmade artisans get saw and that means alot to me. That's the only thing I have to offer to these causes most of the time, prayer & share!
I felt so much like an epic fail. The nitty gritty honesty is that I battle every day w/ my super low esteem. I realized though, if even one person can come here for inspiration, humor, or just to see what's up, that is good enough for me. So I'm back :) and I missed you all too much for words!
Some Changes:
1) No sponsored posts unless I feel you guys will REALLY benefit from it. I removed my clever network button too. This isn't a commercial type place.
2) For IHH (I Heart! Handmade) series, if you have a handmade shop and want, you can guest post! But you have to be nice and use your manners and treat DBNM nice or I'll remove the post later. No mean or wrong business practices please.
3) In giveaways, it will not be required to follow this blog or any of my social networking. If you want to, that would be REALLY sweet because of above mentioned reasons, otherwise, let's not make it complicated ;) by adding so many entries.
I think that's all for now..
Ps.. I'm in the midst of making a cutesie little announcement to post so you can see my new tiny (or was lol) guy, I hope to post it either tonight or in the next day.
Friday, December 30, 2011
News
Hi All!!!! I promise I haven't fell of the face of the planet :) As usual life doesn't slow down :) Just wanted to share a few things! I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas full of family & friends and that you are looking forward to this approaching New Year! Make it the best year of your life full of paying it forward, thanking God for your blessings, and creating more!
Here's baby! :) Should be sure on the gender by Wednesday (the 4th) so far, the Dr is guessing boy. I'm 15 weeks along on Sunday and the HG is finally easing off some!! Thank you God <33
In not so awesome news, Hubby is deploying again in just a few months and will not be coming back for baby's birth. They will get to meet one another in the fall :) so if you would, please send up some prayers for all of our men & women and their families serving, and prayers for their protection and continued safety <3 God is good and I know that He'll work everything out for us.
I hope to come back to blogging soon now that little guy's leg cast will be removed and I'm getting somewhat caught up in life. I sure do miss you all!!! <3
In not so awesome news, Hubby is deploying again in just a few months and will not be coming back for baby's birth. They will get to meet one another in the fall :) so if you would, please send up some prayers for all of our men & women and their families serving, and prayers for their protection and continued safety <3 God is good and I know that He'll work everything out for us.
I hope to come back to blogging soon now that little guy's leg cast will be removed and I'm getting somewhat caught up in life. I sure do miss you all!!! <3
Monday, November 14, 2011
Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Points.. and What's Growing Around Here
Sorry it's been so long and scattered but for those of you who don't yet know, I'm pregnant (about 8 weeks'ish) with baby #4. Another little pumpkin will be arriving sometime in late June/first days of July.
This pregnancy started off a bit rough, and a couple of weeks ago I was diagnosed with hyperemesis graviduram (HG) and it has had me under the weather for quite a bit now. When I'm feeling a little less exhausted/sick I will explain more but my plan of treatment may soon include a zofran pump which is the alternative to hospitalization until I can stop losing weight. So far I am at a loss of 12 pounds and trying my best not to lose an ounce more. The symptoms are horrible and if you've had HG, honey I feel your pain. I also enrolled in a study at UCLA because not much is known as to the cause/etc and trust me, something needs to be done to help it/ create a cure.
More on this later but for all the mommies who use Pampers Gifts to Grow, I wanted to stop in and share some free coupon codes I stumbled upon online (various sources, I'm sorry!) You can use these codes for reward points for contest entries, coupons, free photo prints and toys/books/etc. You can also donate them to charity which is a big thing here at DBNM blog so here goes.. if you don't have a Pampers Gifts to Grow account, head here to get one. You can find free codes online sometimes and inside of Pampers products as explained here.
Enter these codes one at a time, you can copy & paste: (code to the left, worth at right)
GTGWELCOME 10 PTS
GTGREWARDS4MOMS 10 PTS
So there you are, 255 points to get you started. Don't forget that you can donate to charities like Toys for Tots if you'd like :) Check back in with you all soon, hope to post the 1 year birthday bash soon :)
This pregnancy started off a bit rough, and a couple of weeks ago I was diagnosed with hyperemesis graviduram (HG) and it has had me under the weather for quite a bit now. When I'm feeling a little less exhausted/sick I will explain more but my plan of treatment may soon include a zofran pump which is the alternative to hospitalization until I can stop losing weight. So far I am at a loss of 12 pounds and trying my best not to lose an ounce more. The symptoms are horrible and if you've had HG, honey I feel your pain. I also enrolled in a study at UCLA because not much is known as to the cause/etc and trust me, something needs to be done to help it/ create a cure.
More on this later but for all the mommies who use Pampers Gifts to Grow, I wanted to stop in and share some free coupon codes I stumbled upon online (various sources, I'm sorry!) You can use these codes for reward points for contest entries, coupons, free photo prints and toys/books/etc. You can also donate them to charity which is a big thing here at DBNM blog so here goes.. if you don't have a Pampers Gifts to Grow account, head here to get one. You can find free codes online sometimes and inside of Pampers products as explained here.
Enter these codes one at a time, you can copy & paste: (code to the left, worth at right)
GTGWELCOME 10 PTS
GTGREWARDS4MOMS 10 PTS
JOINNOW4REWARDS 50 PTS
HOLIDAYGIFT2011 5 PTS
2BEGINEARNING10 10 PTS
CABRANDSVRNOV11 10 PTS
GTGCOUPONPOINTS 10 PTS
CAREFORNEWBORNS 10 PTS
10PTSFREECODE4U 10 PTS
PAMPERSGTG10PTS 10 PTS
WELCOME2VILLAGE 10 PTS
CONGRATS2NEWMOM 10 PTS
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM 50 PTS
2BEGINEARNING50 50 PTS
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