Have you been Boo'd?

I had never heard of this fun Halloween game before this year, but it's really fun! I guess it's pretty popular in suburban neighborhoods all over. This is the first time we've lived in a real "neighborhood", like with a home owners association and all. Anyway, we came home from the pumpkin patch on Saturday afternoon to find a bucket with some goodies and a note on our front porch. The person who left it for us was obviously thinking of us specifically because the items were geared toward and appropriate for our 20 month old daughter. I thought that was very thoughtful!

So, the way it works is this: when you get Boo'd, you put up a sign on your door to let everyone know you've already been hit. Then, you "boo" 2 more neighbors and the chain continues. I like "pay it forward" things like this. It's always nice to get a little surprise and know that someone has thought of you.

If you live in an appropriate neighborhood, why don't you start this fun game. Here is a website with more information: http://youhavebeenbooed.blogspot.com/

Happy Halloween!

Winners!

I apologize for announcing these winners a little late, but here they are:

The winner of the Stride everyday undies is

Congratulations, Hannah, you've been notified and have 48 hours to respond before I have to draw a new winner!

The winner of the Nutria Frog Kingdom book is

Congratulations, Shanee, you've been notified and have 48 hours to respond!

This is what I found after "naptime" the other day

I'm really starting to get annoyed with this no nap phase that Emma is going through. It's gotten to be about twice a week now, uggg! At least she stays relatively quiet. She always has a few books and dolls in her crib, so she'll just sit and play, talking to herself and her babies.
Yesterday, I went into her room after about an hour and a half without her sleeping. I was greeted with a cheery "Hi!" and this scene:

She did have a shirt on when I put her down. So, I guess she knows how to take her shirt off now.... sigh. Usually, on days when she doesn't nap, she throws every single thing from her crib onto the floor and repeats "uh oh" over and over. So silly!!!!

I'm the Featured Fluff Addict at Knickernappies!

Did you catch it? If not, here it is: http://knickernappies.blogspot.com/2010/10/fridays-featured-fluff-addict-istamara.html  I haven't actually had the pleasure of using a knickernappies diaper, but absolutely love my Loopy-Do's, they are the only thing that gets my little heavy wetter through the night dry!

Thanks, Knickernappies, for this opportunity!

Toddler Tuesday: our new puppy!

Our new puppy :)

Sorry about the grainy pic, I took it with my cell phone because that's what was around when this happened. Emma now does this all the time, kinda grosses me out. I keep trying to explain to her that those are the doggy beds and they aren't that clean but she just doesn't seem to care :) What a stinker!!

CSN is so Awesome!

I've been offered another opportunity to review for CSN stores and I'm beyond excited! If you haven't been to CSN stores yet, you're missing out. Everybody needs something, what do you need? New cookware, a lamp, a new barstool? You can find all those items plus thousands more at CSN stores.

I'm not quite sure what  I'm going to choose to review yet, but here are a few things I'm eyeing:

This neat storage solution for the playroom, it really needs help!

A babykicks bumboo pocket diaper, been dying to try one!

A new contour pillow, because I've had the same pillow for at least 15 years now, seriously it's that bad!

It's so hard to decide because there's just so much stuff!! And I really love how there a million different ways you can search for items: by price, size, type, color....I could go on and on.

Next time you need something, anything, check out CSN stores. Stay tuned for my review once I finally make up my mind.

An Exciting Holiday Event

Do you love Christmas? Do you love fluff? Who doesn't, right! Well,this coming December 1-5 you'll have the chance to hop around a bunch of blogs, each of which will be giving away at least $25 worth of fluffy prizes per day. So, that's $125, at least, of wonderful fluffiness being given away by each blog! All prizes are cloth diaper related, oh my, you won't want to miss this one!! There are about 20 blogs participating, organized by Jess, of And then there were 4.

I'm so excited to be part of such an awesome event and can't wait to start bringing you guys sponsor spotlights. Keep an eye out for the spotlights, as they will have extra entry opportunities! But for now, grab the button and put it on your blog.