I’ll be honest, I thought bladder leakage after child birth was just from that, child birth! I had a c-section and can tell you it’s not! Just carrying a child and you can experience bladder leakage! So, today we are going to talk about bladder leakage protection.

During and after having my precious daughter I began to notice every sneeze, cough, even a giggle would cause bladder leakage! It’s hard to feel confident and at ease when you are out with your friends or family knowing an embarrassing accident could happen at any moment. I was never comfortable going out and certainly shied away from having too much fun! You know what happens when you have too much fun, you laugh, sometimes so hard you cry and next thing you know all the fun is gone and here comes the embarrassment of having had an accident!

Going out with my family, my loved ones should never be a scary or apprehensive moment!

So, we either continue being worried and reclusive shying away from going out, or we seize our “Poise Moment!”

That is JUST what I’ve done! I’ve gained my confidence back by seizing my “POISE MOMENT”! I am much more confident and quick to say YES to going out!

My daughter asked me if we could go walk the mall and this was her response to my saying “YES”!

Currently I am 4 months pregnant and the bladder leakage issues have become a lot worse! Plus, I have a cold and with every cough and every sneeze…..mamma’s out there, you know what that means! And seriously, is that the cutest baby bump!? I have definitely popped!!

I went shopping at Kroger and found the Poise Thin Shaped Pads and I have been using them for a few days now and they are absolutely a lifesaver! I can go out, hang out, have fun and enjoy life again without worrying about an accident!  A mommy-friend just confided in my a few days ago that she usually packs several pants and underwear when leaving the house only to end up with a jacket tied around her waist to hide the accident!

Mommy’s, I know you know that pain! I sure do. What’s great is having the confidence to go out without extra clothes knowing Poise has my back. No more embarrassing accidents!

Check out the coupon below and go find your Poise Moment!

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This super cute rainbow treat bag is from Our Best Bites!

I love this idea as a cute keepsake for St. Patty’s day. See more at In Lieu of Preschool!

These rainbow twirlers are ADORABLE! How cute would a classroom full of these look? See more at Crafty Morning!  

This is an easy and cute craft! I’ve done tissue paper mosaic for my preschoolers many times. It’s a great fine motor craft as well. See more at Happiness is Homemade! 

You can find this cute FREE PRINTABLE at A Thrifty Mom. Makes for a cute gift idea!

This is another great fine motor skill and it’s super cute! See more at Fun A Day!

I found another adorable handprint keepsake for St Patty’s day! See all the details at Crafty Morning!

Do you have any great kid friendly ideas for St Patrick’s Day? I would love for you to share them in the comments below!

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Fun free printable from Life With Fingerprints! A  NON Candy Valentine that’s perfect for the class!

You’ll be so surprised how easy these are, find out how at A Thrifty Mom!

Such a cute idea! Find the free printable at Real House Moms!

My daughter chose these! It’s Star Wars MANIA here and has been for months now! Find these awesome Star Wars printables at Paper and Pastiche!

Perfect for Preschool yes, but my 7 year old still loves these! These might be great for any grade! Find the free printable at Funky Polka Dot Giraffe!

How cute are these!?! Find the printable at Five Little Chefs!

Adorable and totally easy! Find out more at Surf and Sunshine!

These are just TOO CUTE! Who doesn’t love Olaf!? Find out more at One Creative Mommy!

Another super cute non candy valentine idea from Frugal Coupon Living! 

Depending on how old you kids are these could be made BY THEM making them even cuter than they already are! Find instruction at One Little Project.

THIS is a Valentine I want! I love Minions and I LOVE TWINKIES!! Find the free printables and instructions at Benson Street!

At Meet Penny there are several super cute and free printables for Valentine’s! I love these two non candy ideas!

Now, in my opinion I saved the BEST for last! These scripture valentine printables are so precious! I love the idea of including God’s love to a day about love! Find these precious printables at Not Consumed.

Do you have any more ideas for easy last minute Valentine’s? I’d love for you to share in the comments below.

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I’m going to talk about hair today! I have long thick hair BUT….I have this spot of thinning hair at the very front of my hairline. Will it become more? Is it the start of more? I really don’t want to wait around to find out and so I’m trying Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam!

Do you see it? That thinning little spot in the center of my hair line? Of course when I look at it it’s the size of a football field (yes, I always have football on my brain!!)!

The ROGAINE® Brand is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for hair regrowth but not just for men, for women as well! Women’s ROGAINE® Foam 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol is the first and only FDA-approved once daily treatment for Women – morning or night – for hereditary hair loss. For 1 in 3 women the onset of female pattern hair loss can start between puberty and the 20s with a second peak in the early 40s, which is right where I am now. Left untreated, hair thinning can worsen over time and that is what I DO NOT want to happen!! Hair loss can come from either the mother or father’s side of the family. Did you know, most people lose between 50-100 hairs a day, which is considered normal hair loss. A consistent loss of 150 hairs a day is considered significant hair loss.

I had the pleasure of asking a few questions to the Women’s ROGAINE^® Brand Ambassador, Jill Crosby.

Hi Jill, thank you for answering these questions for us today. I am presently experiencing hair loss and I find it quiet scary. It isn’t something that is discussed very much yet it is something a lot of women face. How many women actually have to deal with hair loss and are there early signs to look for?

Hi Ami! Unfortunately 1 out of every 3 women will face hair loss in her life time , a very high number.

Do you have any personal experiences with hair loss?

Yes , I too have gone through the journey myself. I have a personal understanding of the emotional side of this experience.

What makes Women’s ROGAINE® Foam different from other hair loss treatments on the market?

Women’s ROGAINE® Foam is such a unique product! It is the only FDA approved, once a day treatment proven to regrow hair on the market today.

I have not used conditioner for over 2 years and only use coconut oil to condition and it has made the biggest difference in my hair. It’s healthier and shinier than ever before. I almost want to stop using commercial shampoos. Do you think that the chemicals in today’s shampoos and conditioners play a part in non hereditary hair loss?

Yes, I personally think that many of the chemicals found in commercial hair “care” products contribute to NON- hereditary hair loss.  It is very astute of you to take note on that.  Whenever its possible to use natural products to achieve a look , then I am all for that .

Check out Women’s ROGAINE® Foam  website for more information. Make sure you click HERE for some great coupon offers from Women’s ROGAINE® Foam^!!

Now, in the meantime here are some great tips I’ve found online and tips of my own to make hair look thicker and fuller!

One that is really simply and easy….tease! Tease your hair just a bit or a lot, however you like and your hair will appear to be fuller!

This my hair before teasing and then after. I just tease a little bit while my head and hair are upside down. Flip and VIOLA, fuller hair!

If you have thin or thinning hair you need to avoid detergents, polymers, proteins, damaging alcohols, and ammonia that is found in traditional shampoos in the form of ammonium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. Here is a list of Sulfate Free Shampoo’s and Conditioners.

Take it easy on the HEAT! Don’t blow dry as often and use the lowest setting you can on your straightener or curling iron. Did y’all know I don’t blow dry my hair at all! ALL THIS HAIR and I never blow dry!

I’ve also heard it’s good not to color your hair too much. Can you tell I take this advice!? I don’t like it but I try not to color my hair too much!

DON’T BRUSH YOUR HAIR!!! I don’t! I use a very wide tooth comb when needed but mostly I brush my tangles out with my fingers.

Here is one that I’m always telling people and constantly getting crazy looks about. DO NOT WASH YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY! I wash mine every 3 days! Surprisingly after months of doing this my hair and scalp took on a much healthier life. It took a while for the build up of years of products to go away but it’s gone and my hair and scalp are healthier than they ever have been. No more dandruff, itchy scalp, hair always smells nice!

Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam product was provided by the brand. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

            

I like easy, I like quick but I also love handmade and gifts made by our children. So to get easy, quick and sentimentally handmade I have created this great list of ideas that are just that!!

I was an Early Childhood Teacher and I can tell y’all, gift cards are a GREAT gift for a teacher. Here are some adorable ways to dress up a gift card.

How adorable is this!?! I know Alice would LOVE to make these for her teachers! Check out the simple tutorial at That’s What CHE Said.

I just LOVE these Starbucks Gift Card gift at Hi Sugarplum!

These handmade gift card holders are so nice! See more at Procrastination Station.

See how to make this gorgeous card holder at Claire Daly!

THIS!! How awesome is this cute idea! I have tons of mason jars I could use to make this!! Check out the tutorial at Catch My Party!

Kelly at SimplyKellyDesigns not only shows you how to create these adorable coffee container tags but has downloads as well!

I have ALL the supplies needed to make these cute Christmas ornament gift card holders! I can’t wait to make a few with Alice. You can see more at Leaf and Letter!

I found these great ideas for simple gifts if you’re not giving gift-cards.

ACK!! How cute, right? Download these adorable tags provided by Michelle at 4men1lady!

I love this cute and simple idea!! See more at Right At Home.

I LOVE THIS!! It’s a great teacher gift any time of the year! Download this cute tag and see more at Lil Luna.

This movie night gift idea is so great!! Great for a teacher, neighbor or family friend! Pam has several tag designs to download at Over The Big Moon.

I know quite a few teachers, friends, family members that would love this gift! It’s sweet, simple and us girls, we LOVE nail polish!! Download tags and see more at PersiaLou.

How cute is this handmade treat cup!? See all the details at Simple As That.

You can find these tags are more at Simple As That for a great EOS lip balm gift!

Aren’t those great ideas? They are cute, simple, easy and you can add a personal touch or how the kids hand-make them for their teachers!

If you have any other great ideas I would LOVE for you to share them in the comments below.

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Alice accidentally dropped my phone out the window of the van while on the 610 west to 59 north ramp. Yes, outside the window on the freeway going 55+ mph! David turned around, we all prayed, we drove the ramp with hazzards on as slow as we could go without causing a wreck and on the 3rd try, there was my phone! No cars in sight in the ramp at that exact moment, David jumped out and grabbed it. Besides the case being scratched up from falling to the ground on the freeway, it works fine. And not a single scratch on my screen which does NOT have a screen protector on it!!!

God is SO GOOD!!!

Found a church home,  Journey Church, saw my parents who took care of us and filled our fridge with groceries and God saved my phone and protected us while we looked for it!! Pretty amazing wouldn’t you say!!

God’s favor is absolutely amazing!!!

Gotta love my HTC One M8 with gorilla glass and my GreatShield case, too!!!

           

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Some are my own, some are amazing Halloween coolness I’ve found on the web!

50 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween Treats

65 Free Halloween Party Printables

40+ Kid Friendly Halloween Ideas

Halloween Lunch Ideas

25+ Halloween Mantels

From Tutu to Wreath (yes, that’s my Alie!)

Spooky Halloween Paint Chip Branch

Halloween Popper Mummies

Girlfriend Group Costume Ideas

Pizza Mummies

Inexpensive Halloween Party Ideas

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Halloween Glass Jar Decor

Alice insisted that I add the My Little Pony Applejack Costume I made her!!!!

Couple Costume Ideas

I sure hope y’all find something awesome in this list! I would love for you to share your Halloween posts, costumes, ideas, recipes in the comments below.

Thanks for stopping by!!

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My Alice is 7 years old now and I’ve noticed over the years that she is a “wiggler”! She is always moving and I’ve also noticed that it doesn’t affect her learning process. In fact, I believe it helps it. Her brain thrives outside, hands while being active.

I have apps, and she has learning tablets. I have bought her workbooks, worksheets and all kinds of sit down and learn materials. She retains so much more information from being involved physically then reading and writing.

Now, I’m not knocking reading and writing. Alice loves to read, write and draw. I already need to purchase a storage unit for the short stories she’s created for us. I just wanted to find more active ways to help her learn. It gets us outside and away from the TV, smartphones and tablets. It involves the whole family and it’s fun!

Here are some wonderful examples and ideas of Education Through Movement that I have found online.

Hands on Math Fun

Outdoor Learning Activities

Sight Word Games

Science for Kids

Roll and Write Activity

Outdoor Learning

Reading and Match with Sidewalk Chalk

Exploring Music

Learning about the Human Body

Outdoor Math

Move and Learn

Phonics Made Fun

Education Activities

Writing Activities

Hands on Literacy Activities

Brain Break Activities

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Anywho….I’m back to let y’all know that…..I. AM. BACK!! I’ll be blogging a lot more come lately, along with adding some NEW, FUN, EXCITING content!! Be sure to subscribe and stick around so you don’t miss it!

For now, I wanted to leave y’all with a quick, simple, mess-free tip for summer!!

Y’all these are so easy and leaves your kiddos fingers sticky free!

Cute card stock and few cuts and folds and you have a Popsicle Drip Catcher! Perfect for the HOT summer days that are right around the corner!

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The SpongeBob Subpants 4D Interactive Adventure was AWESOME! We all wanted to experience it again the second it was over! You really are a part of the experience through real-time interaction with Patrick as he takes you to destinations YOU choose while traveling through Bikini Bottom. Patrick talks to you, jokes with you and is the BEST guide through Bikini Bottom. You even try to stop Plankton from taking over the SUB in his evil plan to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. The nautical adventure truly comes to life because you can smell the sunscreen, pop bubbles above your head, hit around a beach ball, get sprayed with water and there is even a wiggly something that hits your legs when the 3D images on the screen transform from digital to real time through exciting 4D sensory elements and live narration.

If you are near Galveston, Texas or will be visiting, you absolutely HAVE TO visit and experience The new SpongeBob Subpants 4D Interactive Adventure which is NOW OPEN!!

Get $5 off the price of a Moody Gardens One-Day Value Pass with the COUPON CODE below!! Limited to 6 One-Day Value Passes in one transaction and coupon code expires June 30, 2015!

DISCOUNT  COUPON CODE: MGBLOG05

After you experience the new and totally AWESOME SpongeBob Subpants 4D Interactive Adventure, you are going to LOVE all the other amazing activities there are to do! The One-Day Value Pass includes admission to Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, MG 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and Palm Beach (seasonal)!

Now, if you are visiting I sincerely hope you will be staying at the lush Moody Gardens Hotel! The guest rooms are posh, the view is beautiful, the pool is like a tropical paradise, and the beds….oh….the beds. I did not want to leave the bed! They are so comfortable and dreamy.

Disclosure: My family and I attended a media preview of the new SpongeBob SubPants Adventure at Moody Gardens, which included hotel accomidation and attraction tickets.

           

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