2/7 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Kenzoil Giveaway
Win a 5 oz. Bottle of Kenzoil Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused with Spices & Herbs {ARV $4.99} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/23

Magpie Designz Jewelry Giveaway
Win a Personalized Jaden Necklace from Magpie Designz  {ARV $30}Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 2/23  

Starting Over by Andy Serwer Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Starting Over:  Why the Last Decade Was so Damn Rotten and Why the Next One Will Surely Be Better {ARV $14.95} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/23    

MY WEE VIEW GIVEAWAYS
Chocomize Giveaway
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Chocomize to create your own Custom Chocolate Bar - 2 Winners Giveaway at My Wee View Ends 2/12

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Alex & Ani Bracelet Giveaway
Win a Crystal Chanel Expandable Wire Bangle Set in Fuschia from Alex & Ani {ARV $138}Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 2/14

All About Feet Giveaway
Win an All About Feet Massaging Foot Soap & Revitalizing Foot Spray Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/14 

Avon Perfect Wear Lipcolor Giveaway
Win 2 Avon Perfect Wear Plum and Stay Lipcolors - 5 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/14 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Muck Boots Giveaway
Win a Pair of Muck Boots for Men or Women (choice of the Jobbers or the Chore Boots - 12" or 15") {ARV $89.95} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/15


I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne and Chris Ayers Audio Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the Audio Book I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne & Chris Ayers, Read by Frank Skinner {ARV $24.98} - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/16

PerkULater Coffee Giveaway
Win 2 lb. of Coffee (Your Choice) from PerkULater {ARV $25} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/17   

Feb. 6 Giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
EverAfterStore.com Candy Giveaway
Win a Candy Prize Package that includes Chocolate Blueberries & a 4.5 oz. bag of Gummi Jet Fighters {ARV $13} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/22


Jenulence Natural Mineral Makeup Giveaway
Win a 3 piece set Natural Mineral Makeup Set from Jenulence that includes 1 Foundation/Concealer, 1 Finishing or Setting Powder (Winner's Choice), and 1 Blush Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/22

MISS ORGANIC'S KITCHEN GIVEAWAYS
Chocolate Cheerios Giveaway
Win a Gift Pack from Cheerios that includes a box of Chocolate Cheerios, a "Chocolate" Spa Set, & a Chocolate-colored Bowl Giveaway at Miss Organic's Kitchen Ends 2/12

SECOND TIME AROUND GIVEAWAYS
The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood Book Giveaway
Win a copy of The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood - 5 Winners Giveaway at Second Time Around  Ends 2/20 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Beautiful Silver Jewelry Necklace Giveaway
Win a Sterling Silver Heart Necklace from Beautiful Silver Jewelry Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/13


Scrubz Giveaway
Win a $15 Gift Certificate to Scrubz - 4 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 2/13 

SPEND LESS AND SAVE MORE GIVEAWAYS
Chocolate Cheerios Gift Pack Giveaway
Win a Gift Pack from Cheerios that includes a box of Chocolate Cheerios, a "Chocolate" Spa Set, & a Chocolate-colored Bowl Giveaway at Spend Less and Save More  Ends 2/10  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Heidi's Heavenly Cookies Giveaway
Win a For the Love of Chocolate Gift Box of Cookies from Heidi's Heavenly Cookies {ARV $45} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/14 

False Convictions by Tim Green Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book False Convictions by Tim Green {ARV $25.99} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/15   

2/5 giveaways

THE ADVENTURES OF PAUL & NATALIE GIVEAWAYS
Nimli Organic Scarf Giveaway
Win an Azuri Organic Cotton Scarf in Lavendar from Nimli Giveaway at The Adventures of Paul & Natalie Ends 2/26  
 
NEW AGE MAMA GIVEAWAYS
Cook in the Kitchen Giveaway
Win 3 Products from Cook in the Kitchen - Maple Walnut Scone & Muffin Mix, Gluten Free Welsh Potato Soup Mix, and a Product of Your ChoiceGiveaway at New Age Mama    Ends 2/12  

SHE SCRIBES GIVEAWAYS
Eat 'N Park Smiley Cookie Giveaway
Win a Dozen Valentine Heart Smiley Cookies from  Eat 'N Park- 3 Winners Giveaway at She Scribes  Ends 2/6

Sade - Soldier of Love Album Giveaway
Win a copy of Sade's new album, Soldier of Love from Think Tank Marketing - 2 Winners Giveaway at She Scribes  Ends 2/12

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Aunt Sadie's Candle Giveaway
Win 4 Candles from Aunt Sadie's candles Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/12 

Bamboosa Sleep Tee Giveaway
Win a Valentine Sleep Tee from Bamboosa Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/12 

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Belegenza Hair Care Kit Giveaway
Win a Hair Care Prize Pack from Belegenza that includes Illustrious Shampoo, Romance Deep Conditioner, Virginity Hair Repair and Spotlight Shine {ARV $96) - 3 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 2/13

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods Giveaway
Win 12 FREE Product Coupons from Cedar's Mediterranean Foods {ARV $40} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/13 

Eden Home Organic Pajama Giveaway
Win a pair of organic cotton Coyuchi Pajamas from Eden Home - Winner's Choice of Men's {ARV $64} or Women's {ARV $60}Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 2/14   

ugh, just feel like an awful AP parent today :(

Ugh, I feel like the worst mother in the world today. Things are stressful at home, DH has been out of work since Halloween and no prospects of a new job, not an interview even. I've been run down and haven't been able to keep up my weight lifting routine and high protein diet - got sick with bronchitis for 2 weeks then lost the motivation after that. Without that, I get drained while nursing and lose weight, even though DD is 2 yr. old now (she still nurses quite a lot for 2, it feels like). I weigh around 100 lb. now (I am 5'4" tall so that is quite underweight). I always feel blah when my weight falls below 105 lb. (Yes, the old ED voices are happy about this, but I'm not going to give into them.  I put the scale away today because it's causing those feelings of worth attached to a number to come crawling back.)  Logically, I know this is not good, but I'll gain the weight back; I got down this low right around Tessa's first birthday, and that's when I started the weight lifting/high protein routine, and that got my weight up to around 108 lb. or so.  So I HAVE to start lifting weights seriously AND eating more protein (whey protein shakes again after working out...sigh...I could think of a million tastier things to eat but those are just the most convenient).

This afternoon, I just snapped with Tessa (25 months & extremely high needs). She would not nap even though she clearly needed it, she just fought and fought and fought, started doing things like scratching at me, pulling my hair, twiddling with the boobies. I was getting madder & madder & talking to her in sterner tones (I didn't yell but it still made me feel cruel) because I just needed a break. Finally, I told Tessa if she didn't behave, I'd leave her in the room and she'd have to fall asleep on her own (we have never even attempted CIO with her but I needed to leave before I started screaming at her and calm down). I left and shut the door and stayed out 5 minutes while she screamed and screamed, but then I couldn't take it any more (felt awful & guilty) and went back in to her, but she didn't sleep. I just put on a Baby Einstein video and started folding laundry and gave up on the nap, and by some miracle, she's watching it and reading books (probably because she needs to have a poopy diaper--she NEVER and I mean NEVER EVER plays alone by herself unless she's working on a poopy). It gets tiresome, playing Little People for hours on end or jumping from one thing to another because her attention span gets shorter & shorter the more sleepy she gets. But then, it doesn't seem right to give in to DD's stubbornness and demands and it seems inconsistent if I want her to nap and then cave in to her.

I've had a rough day, not helped by the fact that I'm so sore from lifting weights yesterday (first time I've done a serious weight lifting routine in about a month).  I overdid it obviously, and my body is protesting, especially my behind!

Feb. 4 Giveaways

GUMMY LUMP TOYS GIVEAWAY
Melissa & Doug Unit Blocks Giveaway
Win a 60 piece set of Unit Blocks by Melissa & Doug from Gummy Lump Toys {ARV $47.99} Giveaway at Gummy Lump Toys Ends 2/18 

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Popcorn Palace Giveaway
Win a "Create Your Own Tin" from Popcorn Palace {family size, choose up to 3 flavors} {ARV $54.95} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/21

Misikko Hana Elite 1" Ceramic Flat Iron Giveaway
Win a Hana Elite 1" Ceramic Flat Iron from Misikko {ARV $230} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/22 

NEW AGE MAMA GIVEAWAYS
Chocomize Giveaway
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Chocomize  to create your own Custom Chocolate Bar Giveaway at New Age Mama Ends 2/12


Community Coffee Valentine's Day Giveaway
Win a Community Coffee Valentine's Day Gift Basket  Giveaway at New Age Mama Ends 2/23 

THE REVIEW BROADS GIVEAWAYS
In the Midst of It All by Tiffany Warren Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book In the Midst of It All by Tiffany Warren - 5 Winners Giveaway at The Review Broads Ends 2/18 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
The Adult Toy Shoppe Giveaway
Win a Kama Sutra Oil of Love in Cherry Almond and a 52 Weeks of Romance Kit from The Adult Toy Shoppe Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/11


Avon Lipstick Giveaway
Win an Ultra Color Rich Mega Impact Lipstick from Avon - 5 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/11

Chileandreamer Necklace Giveaway
Win a Fleur de Coeur Necklace from Chileandreamer Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/11


Upper Canada Soap Body Truffles Giveaway
Win a Body Truffles Sinfully Sweet Bubble Bath in Chocolate Strawberry  Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/11


SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Girlfriends Are Lifesavers by Reeda Joseph Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Girlfriends Are Lifesavers by Reeda Joseph {ARV $14.95} - 5 Winners Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers Ends 2/12   

Feb. 3 Giveaways

THE ADVENTURES OF PAUL & NATALIE GIVEAWAYS
Country Bob's Sauce Giveaway
Win a Bottle of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce - 2 Winners Giveaway at The Adventures of Paul & Natalie Ends 2/16


Charm Factory Heart Bracelet Giveaway
Win a Heart Bracelet of your choice from Charm Factory {ARV $24.99} Giveaway at The Adventures of Paul & Natalie Ends 2/20


LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Q. Bel All-Natural Chocolate Bars Giveaway
Win a Box of Variety Chocolate Bars (20 Bars) from Q. Bel - 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/17


Rubbermaid Drawer Organizer Set
Win a 6 Piece, Interlocking Drawer Organizer Set from Rubbermaid Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/17  


THE POST-IT PLACE GIVEAWAYS
Crescent Creations Giveaway
Win a Pillsbury Crescent Gift Pack that includes 2 coupons for FREE Pillsbury Crescent Rolls & 3 Serving Trays Giveaway at The Post-It Place  Ends 2/10

Chocolate Cheerios Giveaway
Win a Chocolate Cheerios Gift Pack that includes a Box of Chocolate Cheerios, a Chocolate Scented Spa Kit & a Chocolate-Colored Ceramic Cereal Bowl Giveaway at The Post-It Place Ends 2/12 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Chocomize Giveaway
Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Chocomize to design your own Custom Chocolate Bar Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/10


Meridane Design Giveaway
Win a Silver Standard Necklace or Bracelet from Meridane Designs Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/10

Mineral Basics Giveaway
Win a Natural Mineral Lip Gloss in Winner's Choice of Color from Mineral Basics Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/10  

Scentsy Giveaway
Win a Scentsy System (One full-sized Warmer & 3 Scent Bars) Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 2/10


Wholesale Keychain Heart Keychain Giveaway
Win a Heart Keychain of your choice (5 styles to choose from) from Wholesale Keychain Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/10


Husbands May Come and Go but Friends Are Forever by Judith Marshall Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Husbands May Come and Go but Friends Are Forever by Judith Marshall Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/12

I Am Ozzy Audiobook Giveaway
Win a copy of the Audiobook I Am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayers, read by Frank Skinner - 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/17 

Feb. 2nd giveaways

LESLIE LOVES VEGGIES GIVEAWAYS
Get Financially Naked by Manisha Thakor & Sharon Kedar Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book Get Financially Naked:  How to Talk Money with Your Honey by Manisha Thakor & Sharon Kedar {ARV $12.95} - 2 Winners Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies  Ends 2/15


Ecogear Messenger Bag  Giveaway
Win a COHO Lifestyle Messenger Bag from Ecogear {ARV $24.99} Giveaway at Leslie Loves Veggies Ends 2/16

THE REVIEW BROADS GIVEAWAYS
The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens - 5 Winners Giveaway at The Review Broads Ends 2/17 

SIMPLY STACIE GIVEAWAYS
Bisou Bisou Beads Giveaway
Win a Valentine's Day Scrabble Pendant from Bisou Bisou Beads - 3 Winners Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/9


j. Nic Designs Earring Giveaway
Win a pair of Kaleidoscope Earrings in Garnet made of oxidized and hammered Sterling Silver Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/12

Bird in Flight Boutique Earring Giveaway
Win a pair of Bird in Flight Earrings from the Bird in Flight Boutique Giveaway at Simply Stacie  Ends 2/13

Air Bud: Golden Receiver DVD Giveaway
Win a copy of the DVD Air Bud: Golden Receiver Giveaway at Simply Stacie Ends 2/16  

SWEEPS4BLOGGERS GIVEAWAYS
Black Socks Men's Sock Giveaway
Win 3 Pair of Men's Calf Socks from Black Socks {ARV $29}Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 2/11

The Serotonin Power Diet Book Giveaway
Win a copy of the book The Serotonin Power Diet by Judith Wurtzman PhD and Nina Frusztager MD {ARV $15.99} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 2/11 

Tropical Traditions Deodorant Giveaway
Win a Deodorant 3 Pack from Tropical Traditions.  Scents included are Frankincense, Classic and Lavendar {ARV $41.85, currently on sale for $21} Giveaway at Sweeps4Bloggers  Ends 2/11