sharpies & dollar store mugs :)

So a few days through all of my pinteresting I found a really cool tutorial about writing on mugs from the dollar store with sharpie then baking them at 350 for 30 minutes--- guess what I did?!

I went to the dollar store and got a big cool mug for my many different kinds of tea I drink and also a soap dispenser for our bathroom! Then I came home and scribbled on paper for a while practicing my handwriting because I HATE my handwriting its terrible and in all the tutorials I saw, their handwriting looked so cute! Anyways finally I just wrote on the darn stuff. So here are my finished products oh and from what I've read on these do not wash in dishwasher so hand wash only. I will let you know more after I actually use them :) 

Team Taylor News Segment

                                          (Taylor and I at her sons first birthday January 2012)

So my eyes completely filled with tears when I just watched the news segment of Taylor. Not because i'm sad for her, I do feel bad, but a girl like Taylor makes it hard to be sad because I know her so well, she would be the first one to tell me NOT to be upset. All I can say about this is, that girl has so much heart and shes just an absolute fighter. I could go on for days about how much she means to me and how huge of an inspiration she is and always has been, a loving mother, friend, daughter, sister, she's just an amazing person and no matter what life throws at her she just goes at it head on. I love you Taylor so much and I hope you know how much I wish I could be by your side through this all!

Her insurance is set to end at the end of this month and donations that you can send would be greatly appreciated you can donate at http://www.teamtaylorchurch.com/ also you can help by praying and sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery from all of this.

Here is the video link:
http://www.10news.com/video/31189896/index.html



Team Taylor Church

This is my beautiful friend Taylor Church and her son Aiden. I ask that you read her story below and finish the rest of the story on http://www.teamtaylorchurch.com/ please send lots of prayers and positive thoughts you can also donate to help with medical bills on the website. Her story is also featured on ABC news channel 10 for everyone in San Diego, California tonight at 11 p.m. 

"Taylor Church is a spirited, fun loving, vivacious 21-year old.  On Wednesday May 16th, Taylor was taken to the emergency room at Palomar hospital after suffering several days of flu like symptoms.  After being examined they realized she had Sepsis, a severe infection of the bloodstream.

Three days later she had double pneumonia, extremely low blood pressure, and a racing heart rate. By Saturday morning she was put in a drug induced coma and placed on a ventilator as one by one her organs began to shut down.

On Monday, June 4, Taylor had both of her legs amputated just below the knee and her hands will be amputated later this week as the result of the powerful medication required to treat sepsis.

Taylor Church’s dad Chris served 25 years in the United States Marine Corp with his wife Laurie by his side for the past 26 years. The family is not only experiencing tremendous heartache right now but also some financial burdens with more to come to pay for Taylor’s care."

for the rest of the story please go to http://www.teamtaylorchurch.com/

{join my journey to free items and samples}

Hi Friends,

So here is a list of all of the sites I have been using to get free or cheap products on almost every site you can find something cheap enough for the credits they give you to end up making your total free or just shipping :) Also remember it is free to join all of these and most you can just click "login with facebook" to skip all the crazy hassle of typing in a bunch of stuff. Also please go to the sites using the links I have provided because I can earn some referral cash to get more freebies for my family :) Thanks guys! Feel free to message me with any questions about any of the sites listed some of the ones that work with facebook apps are better to view on your smart phone vs. the computer.



Totsy- can't remember if they give you a credit when you join or not it's been a while but its worth it to try they have awesome stuff and daily sales! I've ordered a piggybank and some little silkies for my baby a while back and I can't remember if I had a credit or it was just really cheap that was 5-6 months ago! I know I spent like under $10 though.

http://www.totsy.com/invite/paigie03_4679408/


Copious- Free $10 credit when you join (bought natalie a brand new summer outfit and shoes, me a tank top, and a goodie bag with make up ALL with my credit and there was no shipping) FREE! :)

http://copious.com/invites/4fbead2d8451e0490c0095e9


Sneakpeeq- Free $10 credit when you join and usually they give you a free random gift and you pay absolutely nothing for them to send it.

https://www.sneakpeeq.com/r/NTg1NjAx


doggyloot- Free $5 credit for joining and everything is ALWAYS FREE shipping :) they have high quality awesome stuff for pups!

https://doggyloot.com/invite/df3b6ff7
 


Vitacost- Free $10 credit when you join (lots of stuff health products, baby products, all natural, organic, cosmetics,toys) I love this site and have ordered several times from them.

http://www.vitacost.com/Referee?wlsrc=rsReferral&ReferralCode=90228820


Listia- Okay so this site is pretty cool you never pay with money almost like ebay but you use and can earn points and bid on stuff also you can post stuff up you don't need there are also a lot of free items that people just want to get rid of I think you get like an automatic 400-500 points just for joining and more whenever you link with facebook and twitter accounts. It's worth it to atleast sign up big on something with your free points they give you once again its something free that you wouldn't have had otherwise :) (already one a doll, a little people play set, and a mcdonalds toy all FREE with the credits they gave me for joining)

https://www.listia.com/signup/1616256


Is That Odd- Just learned of this website today it's pretty cool you get 100 "odd coins" to start off and then from their you just randomly can earn points by asking questions or answering question to people who have all sorts of questions about children, pets, stuff happening in the world. I earned over 2,000 odd coins in about an hour and used them for a free sample of skin moisturizer a full size bottle. well worth it and it was nice to answer some questions to help out new moms and pet owners.

 http://isthatodd.com/invite/paigeharwell

Fab- this site is another daily deals site they have all kinds of different fun stuff for pretty much any and everyone also sometimes they will randomly have free shipping but most items will end up free with the $10 credit they give you and then you just pay shipping.

http://fab.com/rzyin4



I think I have a few more but these are the top ones I've use and keep in mind that you can refer your friends and get rewards also so everyone benefits from these I will get a referral reward for everyone who joins so Thanks for helping me out too :)

If you would like to continue to follow freebies and samples I would continue checking blog since I feel bad blowing up all my friends newsfeeds on facebook haha but I get so excited over these things :)

Okay so here is a site that you can use to test products, How it works you feel out a series of surveys most of them are 1-2 questions just so they can see what kind of products would be a good fit for you, check you email daily and sign on to check for new surveys.
the trick to getting more product samples is to keep your file up to date and connect with facebook/twitter/mypoints it will tell you how to keep your bzzscore high.

www.bzzagent.com

oh and the site I use for finding all my free samples is www.myfreeproductsamples.com Also "like" her facebook page for more freebies. To get started as a free sampler I recommend go to the website click on the box that says FREE SAMPLES and then there is a drop down list of baby samples, pet samples, health samples, etc. I personally went through every single list and signed up for the one I could use. So if you have some free time for that then you can do it but it literally took me over 6 to 7 hours to complete all the freebies I signed up for but trust me there will be a lot of packages in the next 4-6 weeks shipping to my house. lol If you don't have time to do all of that which i'm sure most of you don't just keep up with the facebook site and slowly start or if there are certain types of products you really want then just search in that category like baby, health, food, makeup, etc.

• 

  Free Samples

  www.myfreeproductsamples.com

  Free samples, 100% real freebies by mail,No Surveys, No strings attached and no shipping costs. Site updated daily!

• I just happen to have a lot of free time when natalie and christian go to bed lol and i've been pretty dedicated in the first couple of weeks, I will do my best to help you guys get all the freebies I get by keeping you up to date, I hope this all can get you started and help you out a little BTW i'm an awful writer so sorry for these run on sentences and poor punctuation. Okay Happy Freebie Shopping :)

Thanks for reading please subscribe to my blog!

doggyloot my first order :)

YAY! Just placed my first order on this site they have the cutest items for your pup-kids! Guess what? when you join with my link you automatically get a $5 credit to shop with! awesome right?! I guarantee you will find something awesome for your pup kid like these super cool collars that can get wet dirty muddy and just rinse right off they have a coating over them to protect them, CHEERS, to lots of time in the mud this summer haha or the beach if your lucky enough to live close to one! :))

Here's your invite:

https://doggyloot.com/invite/df3b6ff7

Have Fun Shopping!

Bellanonna Boutique Review :)

So I just had to share a product that I absolutely love!

All of the products are all natural and let me tell you they have a variety!

I've tried atleast 6 of the products and loved them all I also love the fact that I smell pretty amazing afterwards and my skin is so smooth!

 My favorite of all was this one--

Soothing Whipped Banana Sugar Scrub

smells and feels amazing!

Here is some information about the company and products they sale, which by the way they are completely affordable Price Range is from $10-$30 dollars, I think that's great for being all natural and so luxurious to your skin! Oh and Guess what else? They also take custom orders to fit your skins needs!

Here's a little information from their facebook page:

"Earth friendly, all natural beauty products. At Bellanonna Boutique we treat Mother Earth the way we want our body to be treated. All of our products are All Natural and do not contain any harsh chemicals or toxins.

We are pleased to announce that we are a recognized cruelty-free company and are posted on PETA.org!

* All natural Body Sugar Scrubs
... * All natural Foot Scrubs & Pedi Scrubs
* All natural Lip Balm & Lip Scrubs
* All natural soap bars
* All natural facial serums and facial scrubs
* Aromatherapy Eye Therapy Pillows and more!

Custom orders are always welcomed and encouraged! Let us know your skin needs and we will work our "Bellanonna Magic" and whip up something just for you!"

Awesome right? anyways I love the scrubs I think you will too!

Check out their website here--  http://bellanonnaboutique.com/

and "LIKE" them on facebook also-- https://www.facebook.com/#!/bellanonnaboutique

Thanks for reading dolls and have a wonderful day! :)

my baby love :)

So today was great! I bought some stuff to make a necklace at my favorite store in the world, HOBBY LOBBY! So tonight we were watching a movie and I was working on my necklace and of course someone instantly wanted to "help" mommy! So I told her if she let me finish the necklace she could be the model :) works out perfect, right? because she's waaay cuter than mommy! So here are the pictures of the necklace ;) OOPS! I mean the princess :)! OH and BTW just a tip the peewee pillow pets and happy nappers are all $2.99 at BEST BUY! awesome because they are usually $10-$20 a piece! I got natalie like 6 today! :)  Thanks for reading!

Why I take so many pictures of Natalie :)

Christian is constantly saying "Baaaaaaabe, another picture? WHYYY? You already have like a million!"

Every Smile, laugh, babble.. I want to remember every moment of  Natalies life because when I had her is when I feel like I really started living. Sure being parents isn't always PERFECT or EASY.. but it's definitely one of the most rewarding and fulfilling jobs in life. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Maybe it's just me but when I see a picture I can remember exactly what I was doing, when it was, and what was going on. One day Natalie will grow up and become a woman herself, I probably won't get as much time with her as I have now, I fully plan to take advantage of these moments and if that means millions of photos, then I WILL HAVE millions of photos. I'm also a big scrapbooker, so all these moments that natalie won't remember while she is this young I can just show her and tell her look here we did this and here you did this and here were your first steps and your first smile.

Christian doesn't understand it now but I know he will appreciate every picture when she's older and not his "baby" girl anymore.

So all you CRAZY mother's who take 1,000 pictures of your baby because he/she blew a spit bubble and you thought it was the cutest thing in the world, GOOD FOR YOU! it is super cute! :) hehe.

have a great day thanks for reading :)

in love--with being a mother :)

So last night Christian and I were awake at like 4 in the morning we both got up to make natalie a bottle and change her diaper, we were just talking about how so many people our age are out "living life" partying and all of that stuff and how that's what he thought he would be doing until atleast 25 or so. Talking about how he doesn't really miss any of it "the party life". I was saying how i've never been much of a partier so it didn't matter much to me that I couldn't go out. I then switched the subject because I change subjects constantly, lol.

I said you know I used to hear people say "I think I was meant to be a mom" and I thought it was the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard.. well GUESS WHAT?! I think I was meant to be a mom, from the moments of carrying natalie near my heart everyday for 9 months to holding her in my arms now everyday, nothing has ever felt more perfect or right. Everytime I look at her I see the innocence and good in the world. I see love, joy, and strength. Natalie and her father have made my heart whole and complete. I wish everyone could feel the way i've been feeling lately I feel so just, GOSH.. ahhh! I just feel completely full of happiness and joy and i'm just so thankful for this family that I have. I'm so in love with my life, I pray everyday that it stays this way.

So that was at like 4-5 in the a.m. lol and then I fell asleep!

here's a note to ladies and men: if you have a good woman or man, treasure them, respect them, and love them with as much as you can, because there are few left in the world, i've met my good man and he's kind, respectful, full of love, amazing father, and he tells me i'm beautiful almost everyday. I never let him forget how much I love and appreciate him.

If you haven't found this LOVE yet, it doesn't mean you won't it just means you  have to go through a couple frogs before you get your prince. TRUST ME i've been with some ugly terrible frogs lol.. but now I have my prince and I wouldn't have my life any other way!

Free Glasses & Baby Steps :)

So today I recieved my free pair of prescription glasses from http://www.coastal.com/ I absolutely love them all I had to pay was shipping which was under $10. Awesome right?! Go check out the link they might still be available the code to use is FIRSTPAIRFREE. Awesome customer service! :)

My New GLASSES! :) LOVE THEM!

Natalie Likes them too! She kept cuddling up to me when I put them on lol.. idk why though?! lol so I took a few pics of me and her with the new glasses--

This was my favorite, I love when she gives me lovies... although this next picture I think shows she might love daddy a little more...

These two together never fails to just make my heart swell with happiness!

Okay so Natalie has started taking steps unassisted(13 today to be exact), while I am very proud of my little 10 month old baby i'm freaked out.. for one she is growing up way too fast and for two umm hello I swear i've lost 2 lbs this week chasing her while she fast crawls not that i'm complaining about the weightloss but I mean come on she is already into everything haha now she will be even more mobile and destructive!! Wish Me LUCK!

I think that's about it for this post the next post will probably be a little sappy but i'm at a great point in my life and full of HAPPY emotions haha.

later days,

-mama peach & baby peach

A photoshoot with BlahBlah Bebe Photography :)

So I haven't been on in a while but I wanted to share the work of an amazing photographer at...

BlahBlah Bebe Photography

to visit her page click the link below

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Blahblah-Bebe-Photography/218549001507675,

She is a woman with a very big heart, so sweet, and such a complete passion for her work. In every picture she takes you can see and feel the emotion. I'm so honored and pleased that I was able to meet her and have her photograph me and Natalie together. Here is one of the images--

and here is the link to the rest of the album,

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.428379140524659.109877.218549001507675&type=3

Please visit her Page if you like what you see "Like" her page on facebook and maybe you could book a photo session with her if you are in California, I highly recommend her not that I need to, her passion for photography sales itself. :) Let her know Paige sent you and you saw her on pinterest or my blog! :)

HOPE YOU LOVE ALL THE PICTURES, I know I will treasure them for a lifetime!

You can also view her blog here:

http://blahblahbebephotography.blogspot.com/

Life On The Inside- Scrapbook Page

I've finally gotten a chance to work on natalies scrapbook and this is what I decided to do with her ultrasound photos! It came out way better than I expected and I absolutley LOOOVE IT! I hope other mommies are able to use this in their scrapbooks too! If anyone does do this layout I'd love to see how yours turns out or your version of it :)

Had to share this cute outfit I made natalie for her Christmas Pictures!

This outfit was so simple and cute! Natalie wearing it made it even cuter! I absolutely loved my sweet little snowbaby in this picture! The photographer was excellent you can find her page in the link below

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Red-Balloon-Photography/192157910885584

She's such a sweet and amazing photographer, I hope to have Natalie's pictures done by her again :] if you like her on facebook please tell her who sent you :]

It's been a while!

I've been so busy lately watching natalie grow! She is 7 months now and cute as ever.. she got her first front tooth and oh was that a bumpy ride! She is trying to crawl now and the other day she was in her pack n play and pushed herself completely up onto her feet. Christian said " NOOO, push her back down." haha I guess his little baby is growing to fast for him too! Other news about ME! I've been on a new workout/diet plan to drop the extra baby weight it's going pretty good so far! I have a wonderful friend who is trained to do these types of things who made my personalized meal plan and workout plan once I lose more weight and if its okay with her I will definitely let you in on who SHE is :]. So I was at 217 2 weeks ago when I started on her plan and now i'm down to 212.6 not too bad right? I'm doing it all healthy and natural no diet pills or anything, so I feel awesomee! :] Be back later to type more!

byeee :)