Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.
So here I am, 29.5 weeks pregnant and exhausted once again. I hate the 1st and 3rd trimester and all the fatigue that comes with them.
This past Friday I had my glucose screen for gestational diabetes and I failed so now I get to do the three hour screen next week Thursday, yay me. Also, next Friday the 21st we go in for another checkup and ultrasound to check out Joey’s brain once again and see how he is measuring these days.
Joey is by far the most active baby out of all the kids. I swear this little boy never sits still. He has been making it hard for me to work lately because he is constantly bouncing my computer all over the place. Not only is working hard, sleep is even more difficult. I cannot seem to get comfortable no matter what I do so I’m lucky if I get an hour of uninterupted sleep each night. I find myself constantly rolling, tossing and turning and it really stinks.
I just keep telling myself that we are closer to the end every day! I am definitely looking forward to this pregnancy being over and having this little guy on the outside!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine.
Summer is approaching and the weather is finally starting to warm up here in good ol’ Wisconsin, for me, this means that it is officially sandal and flip flop season which also means it is time for me to pretty up my feet!
Thanks to Tree Hut foot cream (available at WalMart stores nationwide) I will be saving some cash on pampering my feet by using the Tree Hut foot scrub and foot cream.
As much as I enjoy getting pedicures, especially when pregnant, they get expensive and I like to save my money for other things. So instead of the monthly pedicures this year, I’ll be getting my feet pampered and pretty at home with some products from Tree Hut and the help of my wonderful hubby!
Tree Hut Hand & Foot Care products are made with certified organic shea butter, natural oils and extracts to keep your hands and feet smooth and healthy.
The Tree Hut Foot Cream repairs and moisturizes skin while promoting elasticity and the Tree Hut Foot Scrub uses natural sugar to exfoliate the skin making it silky smooth.
In addition to the foot care products, there is also the Tree Hut hand cream that repairs, moisturizes and promotes elasticity.
Once my feet are all nice and pretty, I will be sporting some super comfy and cooling clothes since I will be pregnant most of the summer. This is one of my favorite outfits that I will be wearing!
All Tree Hut products are paraben and DMDM free, made in the USA and are not tested on animals which makes these products different from others that are currently available.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires. All opinions are 100% mine.
The month of May has proved to be a very expensive month for us. We started the month out with the intention of getting the oil changed along with an alignment on the minivan and getting the hubby’s car from up north running and finally home.
Getting the hubby’s car home = not a problem.
Getting the oil changed = easy.
Getting an alignment = VERY expensive.
When the mechanic went to perform our alignment, we were informed that our tires were shot and that we needed a whole new set. If you’ve ever bought a set of tires before than you know, tires are not cheap.
The pocketbook took a hit and I wish now that I had only know about the Cooper Tire Spring Savings Event. Now through June 30th, consumers can receive up to an $80 prepaid Visa card when purchasing a new set of 4 qualifying tires through participating dealers (and we have quite a few dealers in our area).
If you’re in the market for new tires, I would suggest finding a Cooper Tires dealer near you so you can take advantage of this great offer and put some money back into your pocket!
Be sure to check out the Cooper Tire site and find an authorized dealer near you!
The effects of stress on a person’s health are a major issue in America today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 80% of our medical expenditures are stress related, while 84% of recently stressed Americans, according to an online survey, say they are worried that their home isn’t organized enough. The connection is clear. Stress and poor home organization are, unfortunately, connected and are causing home owners to waste their time, their money and sacrifice their well-being. According to a study by a Boston marketing firm, looking for lost items costs the average American 55 minutes each day. That time is spent looking for things they know they own (but can’t find). This can lead people to buy multiples of items they already have, further increasing the disorder.
But long-lasting order can be restored to a home, and adding space-efficient designs to your home, and especially storage spaces like closets, is a great way to begin de-cluttering. Closets are the most highly employed spaces in your home, and also some of the most personal. You fill your closet with your clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories that all represent who you are. Why shouldn’t your closet also reflect your own distinctive style? Investing in a custom closet design will give you a closet that reflects your interests, fashion preferences and needs while reducing your clutter-induced stress and saving you precious time every day.
A custom closet design can incorporate innovative storage systems into your closet that make it a unique fit to you. Make sure to make your design choices from companies that offer a wide range of closet designs and products, like Tailored Living, that will enhance your closet to your specifications. For bulky or unusually shaped items, invest in cubbies, hooks and even slide out racks which accommodate your purses, luggage and even your hamper! If shoes are your passion and currently take up all your shelf and floor space in your closet, then a design that includes cubbies will create a specific space for each of your individual pairs of shoes. You will have better access to all your footwear and simultaneously protect them from harm.
And custom closet designs can benefit everyone in your household! Drawers and drawer organizers are great for kids’ closets. They bring a child’s clothes and toys down to a height accessible to him or her and help teach your child to keep their room clean. And of course home organization specialists, like those available through Tailored Living, are able to come to your home and assist you in forming a functional and attractive design for your closet. Home organization specialists are especially helpful when it comes to organizing closets belonging to multiple people. They help identify who needs what space and what solutions will accommodate both of your belongings.
You have better things to be doing than searching for your keys, glasses and that shirt you know you bought last week but can’t remember where you put it. It’s time to take back the house and restore order to your home and your life with a closet design that fits you!
