The Couples Resort

We all know kids can do a number on relationships, I can speak from experience when I say that there is definitely a lot less intimacy in my relationship since I had kids.  Not that that is necessarily a bad thing, we may not have hours-long romantic candlelit dinners as often as we used to, but I know without a doubt that my husband is my partner in every sense of the word, and its a trade-off I am happy to make.

Single Jo Coffee

Its 6:03 AM, and as I walk downstairs, carrying the baby that kept me up all night, I feel like I could sleep another 17 hours.  I walk into my kitchen and deposit Zack into his highchair, all the while searching in my mind for a chunk of time I may have today so that I can sneak in a nap, but between the school runs, grocery shopping, work, ballet and a PTA meeting, I know its not going to happen

Oliver's Labels Giveaway

Before my daughter started school last September, I went to Walmart and purchased a few packs of labels for all of her things.  I labelled her coat, her extra clothes, the shoes she wears on a regular basis, her backpack, lunchbox and water bottle.  Basically, if it went to school, it got labelled.

Bathtime Made A Little Easier with Bamboobino

Bath-time has always been a special time for me and my babies.
I've always forgone the fancy baby baths and seats, and opted instead to bathe with my littles, especially at the beginning. I love that it gives us a special time to just be with each other, and to relax and enjoy each others company.  Its also a great way to squeeze some extra skin to skin time in.
Its a tradition I have continues with Z-man, we both love having the long warm snuggles in the tub and then wrapping ourselves up in one of our super big bath towels and snuggling and nursing until Zack falls asleep.

Staying healthy with Bert & Bratt - Giveaway! CLOSED

Do you ever see a product on a store shelf or website,  and think to yourself, " I totally invented that in my head last year!" I had one of those moments recently with the Bert and Bratt owl sterilizer.
My house is pacifier friendly. Both my youngest and my middle child are almost constantly attached to what we affectionately refer to as " The Cork".  One problem that we are constantly presented with as a result, is properly cleaning them while on the go.

My Awesome New Wall Art

How insanely gorgeous is this decal from A Baby Wall on Etsy?

I just ordered it for the girls room and I'm so excited to see it up!

If you're in the market for some wall art yourself you should check them out.  They have great prices, squee-inducing designs, and each of the different pieces is totally customizable.

It was a tough decision for me between the birch trees and this,

and how gorgeous would this be in a little boys room or  a playroom?

You can check them out on Etsy, A Baby Wall

I dont have a lot of options locally to buy cloth diapers in person, and once I made up my mind to try them out I was not willing to wait for the brands i had ordered online. So I went on a search, luckily it was a very short search as I found Sweet Pea Pocket Diapers at the very first store I tried.

"Sweet Pea diapers are the "most competitively priced multi-functional cloth diapers on the market"…..Wonderful for your baby, superb for you, great for the environment and fantastic for your wallet!

We have brought together all the benefits of cloth diapering; absorbent, soft, environmentally friendly, ease of use styling and all the while maintaning, value pricing for you!"

This pocket diaper is actually the one I wrote about here. I can not be happier about them, they dont leak, at all, not even overnight when my princess is in them for up to twelve hours. Not only dont they leak, the micro-fleece upper layer stays completely dry, even when the insert is so wet I could wring it out.
The first time I put one on her I was a little confused about the snaps, there are so many of them (This diaper is designed to fit 8 - 36 lbs by using several rows of snaps) but after a minute of fiddling around with them I figured it out. We used it around the house and I was impressed, no leaks at all, not even when she pooped while sitting in her bumbo chair, and as any mom who has a bumbo chair knows, thats quite impressive. Plus she looked absolutely adorable in it.
I was confident enough in them, that I even used one for overnight that night.
I am highly impressed with this diaper and I have recommended it to everyone I speak to, its a great value. They look great, and are available in some super cute colors; white, baby blue, baby pink, butter yellow,celery suede, apple green, indigo, bright yellow, black, sapphire. They have even won an Iparenting media award.
You can check them out here.

Belly Charms Giveaway

I was lucky enough recently to have the opportunity to review a Tahitian Swarovski Pearl Mothers Anklet from Belly Charms. Its no secret that I love jewellery, My wonderful husband has spent more time than he could ever want to browsing jewellery stores, both with and without me.
I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite piece from my collection, that is until I opened up my envelope from Belly Charms. Putting my daughters name on a piece of jewellery is the perfect way to ensure it becomes the favorite of any sentimental mommy. I now wear my anklet every day, and I cant wait for summer so I can show it off . Its so pretty in fact, that it is now displayed on their website!Can you think of a better baby shower or new mommy present than a bracelet or anklet with her little bundles name on it? can feature optional silver beads, swarovski pearls or crystal beads, initials or a name, different clasps,, Jasper beads, a double strand, or more- and all for very affordable prices (prices range from about $24.99 to $49.99).

****GIVEAWAY****

Belly Charms has been great enough to offer Modern Housewife Readers a chance to win their very own Personalised Tahitian Swarovski Pearl Mothers Anklet!

To enter, check out the Belly Charms and tell Modern Housewife what your fave pieces are.
Giveaway ends 03/07 at midnight.

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Giveaway Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms CLOSED

I love to cook, but i find that it is so easy to fall into a rut of uninspired boredom. There once was a time that I could pick up any random cookbook and spend an entire day creating culinary masterpieces. That time however ended with the arrival of Sophia.

The Joy of Cardmaking

What do cooking and card making have in common? Apparently a lot.
The Joy of Cardmaking is written like a cookbook, using "recipe cards" that simplify each layout and featuring tons of extra tips labelled as "secret ingredients" and appetizing ideas.
This is a great book to look at if you, like me, are a newbie. It has over 200 pages of great layouts for all sorts of cards; Christmas, birthday, baby, valentines, even just because. The layouts are all easy to replicate and customise, and are sure to impress.
Available through Leisure Arts