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What Are You Wearing and more
What Are You Wearing and more
tiarastantrums.com — So today, I am very busy, once again. This week has been a whirlwind of activity for me. At the beginning of the week, I was sick with the flu . . . so sick that I think the muscles in my stomach have been pulled. Literally at one point I thought my eyeballs were going to pop out of my head! ... (more) What Are You Wearing and more
Is it ever OK to discipline your friend's kids?
Is it ever OK to discipline your friend's kids?
tiarastantrums.com — Last week I spent the day with a dear friend, a woman who I've known and been close to since I was 18 years-old. Our friendship grew deeper in high school and college, we saw each other almost every day for nearly a decade. As adults, we've been bridesmaids in each other's weddings and attended ... (more) Is it ever OK to discipline your friend's kids?
I ♥ Faces ~ Autumn Beauty
I ♥ Faces ~ Autumn Beauty
tiarastantrums.com — Hosted at I ♥ Faces Week 45 - Nov 16 th - Autumn Beauty I have been super excited about this week's challenge. My camera has been with me all week getting loads of photos of the children with all the wonderful fall colors everywhere. I should have actually taken more photos about a ... (more) I ♥ Faces ~ Autumn Beauty
What Are You Wearing Today?
What Are You Wearing Today?
tiarastantrums.com — So this week the weather has been fairly sunny and warm during the day. No need for raincoats or heavy sweaters. This did not deter me from wearing my knee high boots though. Seriously, I have a new love for knee high boots this season! And scarves! I love scarves! Do you want to know why? ... (more) What Are You Wearing Today?
Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian DVD Review & Giveaway
Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian DVD Review & Giveaway
tiarastantrums.com — Say what you want about the first Night at the Museum , but I found it both humorous and a fairly creative way to do a little superficial education for the younger crowd. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian adds even a few more subtle laughs for older audiences.  ... (more) Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian DVD ...
Capture: My Real Life
Capture: My Real Life
tiarastantrums.com — Here is a photo tour of MY REAL LIFE . I have to say at first I thought this task from Beth would be a breeze. But, Beth, this task was HARD! To remember to take a pictures every day of mundane activities was very hard. I kept forgetting almost everyday. Finally I just started to ... (more) Capture: My Real Life
WordLess Wednesday & such
WordLess Wednesday & such
tiarastantrums.com — This past weekend we had glorious weather! GLORIOUS! We were outside all day on Saturday! ALL DAY! This swing you see my daughter on, is a favorite swing . . . the children (well, not the little one) love this swing. The higher the better. My husband saved some of the leaves and made a ... (more) WordLess Wednesday & such
Skin MD Natural Review & Giveaway
Skin MD Natural Review & Giveaway
tiarastantrums.com — I have really dry skin. Really dry, really sensitive and did I say really dry. This combination skin is also coupled with troublesome eczema. In the winter, my hands and feet crack in multiple places and sometimes my hands will even bleed. I've tried nearly every lotion on store counters in ... (more) Skin MD Natural Review & Giveaway
Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD Review
Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD Review
tiarastantrums.com — A couple of years after I was born, Sesame Street was introduced on public television. I remember watching Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Grover. Did I even know I was learning at the time? Not likely. Sesame Street's new season will ... (more) Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD Review
Adventures in Co-Sleeping . . . My Destiny for a Family Bed
Adventures in Co-Sleeping . . . My Destiny for a Family Bed
tiarastantrums.com — I co-sleep - I have with all three of my children - I started with my son almost 8 years ago. And, I can't imagine my life any other way. When I was a stay-at-home momma to one baby, everyone (MIL, SIL, brothers, even my own husband was against it) told me that I "could not" sleep with my baby. ... (more) Adventures in Co-Sleeping . . . My Destiny for a Family Bed
What Are You Wearing Today?
What Are You Wearing Today?
tiarastantrums.com — Here we go again this week for another fun way to start the weekend. What are you wearing is back in full swing for the fall! I have to say that I do love fall for the clothes. I love sweaters and layers and the boots, how I adore high boots! I have been wearing a pair (different) of knee high ... (more) What Are You Wearing Today?
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday
tiarastantrums.com — My little ones on a very, cold Halloween evening. So cold that they ditched banging on doors to go home! Wordless Wednesday HQ!! hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom hosted by SevEn cLoWn CirCuS (more) Wordless Wednesday
It is FAR less traumatic for this parent who didn't feel comfortable broaching the subject of the birds, the bees and the butterflies than imagined
It is FAR less traumatic for this parent who didn't feel comfortable broaching the subject of ...
tiarastantrums.com — When I was growing up, I did not have an open and honest relationship with my mother . Looking back, there are many things I wish I had that I share with my own children today. If ever I was in trouble, needed something, or needed clarity, my mom was not the one that I would or could turn to. ... (more) It is FAR less traumatic for this parent who didn't feel ...
I ♥ Faces ~ Balloons
I ♥ Faces ~ Balloons
tiarastantrums.com — Hosted at I ♥ Faces Week 43 - Nov 2nd - Balloons I wasn't even sure I would be able to participate this week. I had grand ideas of getting loads of balloons and going outside with the children this week . . . but alas, that never happened. How is it that the older my children are, the ... (more) I ♥ Faces ~ Balloons
What Are You Wearing Today?
What Are You Wearing Today?
tiarastantrums.com — Okay, so I have not done this in . . . like . . . forever! I'm going to start off by saying that the weather in this part of the country is WACKY ! I can't decide how to dress. I ultimately end of sweating or freezing! Whatever! Driving me insane! But one thing I do like about fall is the ... (more) What Are You Wearing Today?
Chicken Soup For The Sniffles
Chicken Soup For The Sniffles
tiarastantrums.com — It's that time of the year, isn't it? Sniffle, cough... it's cold season! My grandmother always said that the best thing for a cold is chicken soup! Not just any old soup will do, either. That stale can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle in the back of ... (more) Chicken Soup For The Sniffles
Make Time For CHANGE & I COULD WIN A FRIGIDAIRE
Make Time For CHANGE & I COULD WIN A FRIGIDAIRE
tiarastantrums.com — Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are proud to support Save the Children's CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States. For every pledge made, Frigidaire will donate $1 to support CHANGE and ... (more) Make Time For CHANGE & I COULD WIN A FRIGIDAIRE
I ♥ Faces ~ Halloween Dress-Up
I ♥ Faces ~ Halloween Dress-Up
tiarastantrums.com — Hosted at I ♥ Faces Week 42 - Oct 26th - Halloween Dress-Up I have so many cute and adorable photos of my children in "Halloween Dress-Up" so I had a really tough time picking this week to submit. I have some really gorgeous head shots of my girls that just barely show a costume so I ... (more) I ♥ Faces ~ Halloween Dress-Up
Awe-Inspiring Wonder of A Child
Awe-Inspiring Wonder of A Child
tiarastantrums.com — Last Sunday I decided to take the children apple picking, they had actually been begging for a couple of weeks but the weather has not been cooperating to well. Unfortunately, I could not remember the apple orchard I had taken them to last year! There are so many around where we live that I ... (more) Awe-Inspiring Wonder of A Child
Iron Man Armored Adventures DVD Review & Giveaway
Iron Man Armored Adventures DVD Review & Giveaway
tiarastantrums.com — If you’ve never seen the show Iron Man Armored Adventures , you’re in for a treat. While many were skeptical about the idea of a teen Tony Stark – the show has not been hindered by the concept at all. Tons of classic Iron Man foes have shown up and signs point to a few great guest stars ... (more) Iron Man Armored Adventures DVD Review & Giveaway