ME! Just a few weeks ago I won a giveaway at Momsational, sponsored by the online boutique Ambajam. It was one of the first contests I’d ever entered, so I thought it was just beginner’s luck! Here is baby wearing her prize, an adorable froggy tee:

My luck apparently hasn’t worn off yet, because yesterday morning [...]

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Ended up selling about three-quarters of our junk on Saturday morning, netting just under $300. The big-ticket baby items didn’t sell (co-sleeper, jumperoo, carseat, etc), but I’m sure I can easily get rid of those on craigslist.

I needed something to distract Marsy during the yard sale, but a lemonade stand sounded like too much work [...]

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Those are the words that Marsy screams out at the top of her lungs when she spies a red envelope peeking out of our mailbox. It’s not always movie night for her, but she gets excited nonetheless.
We do try to have at least two family movie nights a month, though, and just recently added a [...]

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But I’m learning. I’m in the process of designing a website for MilkDud’s company. It could easily cost $1500+ if we got it done professionally so we’re definitely saving money, but considering how long it’s taking me I don’t know if it’s worth it!
Silly me thought it would be a piece of cake to use [...]

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So I have to improvise!
Poor Man’s Water Table

Poor Man’s Playpen

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