• Serve It Up Sunday: New dinnerware makes all the difference

    January 8, 2012

    Go ahead, grab my button!Copy the code below then paste onto your site or blog! <a href=”https://mommypalooza.com”><img src=”https://cdn.savemyblog.com/fc9f650d-2631-469a-81c8-804dd1dcde8c/www.mommypalooza.com/serveitup.png” alt=”Serve It Up Sunday” width=”125″ height=”125″ /></a> This past week, I finally finished purchasing all of my remaining dinnerware so that the kids can eat like grown-ups too.  I also picked up…

  • {friday finds}: 01.06.12

    January 6, 2012

    If you are like me and absolutely adore printables, you will love these free and beautiful printable lists and calendars to help get your new year started off right!  {@ Life Made Lovely} I am so excited to try these homemade banana flips for a fun twist on dessert this…

  • Six social media resolutions to make in 2012

    January 4, 2012

    Recently CNN published this article suggesting five tech behaviors to drop this year if you’re looking to make “tech resolutions” in 2012.  One of the suggestions included ceasing the copying and pasting of Facebook statuses.  I couldn’t agree more.  Nothing makes me scroll down my newsfeed faster than when I…

  • TV train wreck.

    January 2, 2012

    The newest season of The Bachelor is back again, and so is Ben — last year's runner-up of The Bachelorette.  A group of us started a "Bachelor-watching" tradition last season but this year someone suggested we do something with a twist.  So, tonight a few of us gathered at my…

  • Serve It Up Sunday: Welcome 2012!

    January 1, 2012

    Go ahead, grab my button!Copy the code below then paste onto your site or blog! <a href=”https://mommypalooza.com”><img src=”https://cdn.savemyblog.com/fc9f650d-2631-469a-81c8-804dd1dcde8c/www.mommypalooza.com/serveitup.png” alt=”Serve It Up Sunday” width=”125″ height=”125″ /></a> Happy New Year, everyone!  It’s been an wonderfully enjoyable holiday season for my family and me.  We celebrated Christmas with my mom and stepdad who…

  • 5 homekeeping goals in 2012 + an e-book {giveaway}

    December 30, 2011

    I've been shouting from the rooftops on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ about how I am more of a goal-setter than a resolution-maker.  Don't get me wrong — I love hearing others talk about all of the wonderful resolutions they will be making in the coming year.  I think it's fantastic,…

  • #midwestmoms – It’s a wrap.

    December 29, 2011

    I've been amazingly blessed this past year as a mom, wife, and yes, even a blogger. You may have seen me sporting this profile pic on my Facebook page over the past several months: Well, I remember first hearing about the #midwestmoms campaign several months ago and thinking, "that is…

  • How to monitor your usage with Verizon Wireless

    December 28, 2011

    So last month I mentioned how much I love using my Bionic to record everyday moments in an effort to make my life easier.  Well, another one of the things that I love about Verizon Wireless is that no matter what nationwide plan you select, they make it easy as…