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Oh my, this house is being too quiet this afternoon. My youngest daughter has been taking an extra long nap. I am happy that it is very quiet, but at the same time, it is kind of weird. I am so used to the background noises, so I am starting to feel like I do not know what to do with myself. I guess that is why I'm taking this time to blog. I love blogging and wish I had more time working on my blog. My youngest daughter is down to one nap a day now, so I really don't have much time for myself. As always, my mind is running 100 miles an hour thinking about blogging ideas, product ideas and so on.... but I just don't have enough time to execute my thoughts. Why do we need to sleep? I wish I can stay up 24/7 and be able to do it all. I can only dream about it, right?

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My friend just had a baby a few months ago. Though her blog, I just found out that her precious baby is going though a bad case of diaper rash. My friend has been trying many type of diaper rash cream out there, but not seeing a good result. Poor baby is suffering though it. I myself had to go through the same problem with my 2 kids, so I know what my friend is going through. I was fortunate enough to find out about boudreaux's butt paste early this year and has been in love with it. It worked well on my baby's sensitive skin and it cured my baby's stubborn diaper rash problem. I am very excited to let my friend know about this product, so that her baby can stop suffering. Boudreaux's butt paste contains16% Zinc Oxide, Peruvian Balsam and it treats diaper rash. It also soothes irritated skin as well. It is Pediatrician recommended, so you really can't go wrong with this product.

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It has been so nice to spend my time just with my toddler at home. Ever since my oldest started school full time, I have been giving 100% of my attention to my youngest daughter. I take her to a local library lapsit, friend's house, go out shopping and so on. I think she enjoys having her mommy to herself as well. It is so nice not to hear two sisters fighting and crying. I never thought this day would come. I still do want to put some time into my freelance work, but it looks like that I need to wait another year or so for my youngest one to start going to preschool. For now, I just have to enjoy this precious moment with my kids.

My oldest daughter is going back to school next week! She is getting excited about it and I am as well. I no longer have to plan activities for her. She is going to First grade, so she will be in school full day. I'll finally have some one on one time with my 18 months old toddler. Taking care of just one child is so much easier than dealing with two. And I'll have some alone time while my little one takes her daily nap. I can't wait. I was not able to do much with my freelance work this summer, so I am hoping that I can get a lot of work done. I need to start working on my online shops as well. Well, I better get some sleep soon. I do not want to feel like zombie tomorrow morning...... Have a good night everyone.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boost Mobile. All opinions are 100% mine.

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My husband took my oldest daughter out to the Bandits vs. the Boys softball game (Chicago Bandits vs. JackHammers) on Monday night. It was my daughter's first time going to the baseball field and she was very excited. My husband was able to catch one foul ball that came towards their seats as well. And they were able to use that ball to get autographs of Chicago Bandits' players. One of the players was the softball superstar, Jennie Finch. She is a very well known USA softball pitcher(I'm sure that most people know her). My husband was also happy to see her as well and got some pictures of her. My daughter was not able to take a picture with her, but she was happy just to get her autograph in person. My daughter plays softball, so she was very proud to meet Jennie in person.

Yes, it's Monday and I'm so exhausted. My daughter's Fall ball practice has began on Saturday, so my husband and my oldest were busy. I was busy taking care of my little one at home chasing her around. On Sunday, we went over to friends' all afternoon and had a great time. My oldest wanted to plan a play date with more friends today, but I put a stop to it. I just needed a day to lounge around in the house and try to do laundry, cleaning and so on. I wish I can stay in bed all day...... but things need to get done around this house. I'll be out all day tomorrow with my daughters' activities once again, so I need to keep working hard today to finish up. I can't wait until my oldest starts school again, so that I can start doing some of my freelance work. I really need to keep up with my skills. Anyways, I just hope that I can survive through this week with more activities for my daughters. Wish me luck.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Memphis Travel. All opinions are 100% mine.

Our family is looking for a vacation trip that is in driving distance to us. The cost and hassle of flying is just too much to deal with. We stumbled upon a travel website for Memphis where you can enter to win a trip package.

Its free to enter so we did. My husband has been there a couple times as a small boy and later as a teenager. He says he remembers Graceland and all things Elvis. He says he liked seeing Elvis's pink Cadillac which was an enormous boat to drive.

We are hoping to get the family package since it includes stuff for all ages. We are looking forward to the included carriage ride and the trip to the zoo if we win. The trip includes a free dinner at Rendezvous, but our family friend who grew up in Memphis always raves about Coleman's BBQ.

The Memphis-savvy travel guide website has a lot of good information about the city. We are looking at Memphis as a place that is within driving distance and has a lot of music and art attractions. My daughter loves Taylor Swift and her playing the guitar. We might go the Gibson showcase on Beale street. Emmy can practice and pick up a guitar just like Taylor's.

Check out the website and then visit Memphis, TN, a great place to be.

This week, my oldest daughter is attending the summer art camp. This is her second time attending this camp and today, she learned about Picasso. She brought home her art work that was done similar to Picasso's art work. I was very impressed. We really love our art teacher. She is awesome. My daughter is looking forward to the camp every day. It is hard for me to get up early and get her and the 17 months old ready, but it is only for a week so I'll just deal with it. My daughter has a lot interest in art, so I might even consider her to take art lessons in the fall as well. She will be a one busy girl doing softball, piano and art.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

I'm always looking for an inexpensive & quickest way to make meals for my family. I especially love using Mission Flour Tortillas to make my favorite ground beef tacos. I like them because they are kid friendly and taste very fresh. My kids just love them. Did you also know that you can simply make a meal of Ground Beef soft tacos that feeds a family of five for $10 or less using Mission Tortillas? Yes, I've done it and it is easy. You can check out Mission Foods website and check out recopies that will make your life easy. They've got tons of ideas that fits into your budget and needs. If you have your own recipe, you can submit your ideas to its Mission Menus Challenge competition. Chef Sara Moulton began to encourage consumers to submit their budget-friendly original recipes to Misson Menus Challenge's website on June 28, 2010. All you need to do is to visit the website and submit a recipe.

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We took a trip out to the zoo today. It was fairly nice out and we really enjoyed it. My little one was pointing at the monkeys and smiling. Last year, she had no interest in looking at the animals, but now she really enjoys the zoo. Oh, and my oldest one and I were able to touch the sting rays as well. It was a great experience. We were trying to feed the sting rays with little tiny fish, but I guess they were too full... They did not want to eat. At least it was a great advantage to buy food for them because they came near us many times. My oldest got soaking wet, but she was very happy and proud to be able to touch the sting rays.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ashworth College. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you a mom that looking to further your education? I'm sure that there are many moms out there that wishes that they can go back to school to earn their degree(s). Being a mom is not easy and there are many challenges, however earning a degree will help them with re-entering to workforce once kids get older. It will also set a good example for the kids and will lead to work-at-home career and so on. There are so many opportunities for moms out there by earning their degree. If you are worrying about attending a traditional school and not having enough time, don't worry. There are flexible Online degree courses that are offered via Ashworth College that you can take while you take care of your kids at home. Yes, you can actually earn a degree from comfort of your own home using your own computer. No commuting, no need to adjust your schedule. This is a perfect opportunity for stay-at-home moms and working adults. According to the research, Ashworth College's tuition is 50% less than the other average accredited online schools. In addition, this school includes all books and course materials in their tuition. If you are worrying about paying for already low cost tuition, do not worry. Ashworth College is ready to offer you zero-interest financing as well with a low monthly payment plan. Your monthly payments is like a paying for a couple of large pizzas. In general, many people are graduating with a large amount of student loan debt. Unlike other schools, you are guaranteed to graduate without student loan debt from Ashworth College. You can also transfer up to 75% of your earned credits from the school you previously attended. By attending Ashworth College, you can pick and choose 100+ nationally accredited career diplomas, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree and Certificate programs. You can pursue your career in Medical Billing, Web Design, Bridal Consulting, Interior Decorating, Human Resources, Marketing, Early Childhood Education and more. These are hottest and most popular careers out there right now. If you are looking for a change, act now and start thinking about taking some online courses to earn your degree! 

My oldest daughter went off to her grandparents for a week. I thought that one less child in the house would make my life easier, but I was wrong. I am already missing my oldest daughter. My youngest one is manageable when she has her big sister around. My 17 months old is a handful. I have been playing with her non stop this week. I can't wait for my oldest daughter to come home!!!! I miss her so much and I can't wait to give her a new dress I made for her.

I was very frustrated with my hair and finally got a new hair cut. I also got my hair colored and high lighted. I feel like a totally new person now. It is nice to spend some money on myself every once in a while. It took about 3 hours to get my hair done, but it was worth it. I am refreshed and ready for a new day tomorrow. It is 11:15p.m. and I better get going to get in bed..... My 1 year old is just like an alarm clock. She gets up exactly at 6:30a.m. every morning. Being a mom is a tough job, but I love my kids and love being their mom. Anyway, enough rumbling for tonight. Good night everyone.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine.

Would you like to reconnect with your friends all at one time? If so, there is a great sweepstakes called Chain-of-Friends that you can enter offered by Hampton. The grand prize of this sweepstakes will receive a free stay for themselves and their 100 friends at a Hampton for one weekend. Yes, you get 100 rooms for 2 nights for FREE. Not only that, the winner for the grand prize will get help to pay the tax for the weekend by receiving $5000. Isn't this a great deal? Besides the grand prize, they are giving away 100 FIRST PRIZES, which is a daily giveaway and the winner and three of their friends get free weekend stays. There is no purchase necessary for this sweepstakes and all you need to do is to submit your entry at Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes. I've already submitted my entry and am thinking about what to do if I win. I think I would invite all of my college friends, childhood friends and my mommy friends that I have in my neighborhood. It will be a crazy weekend full of fun. I will really enjoy reconnecting some of my old friends as well. I hope I get to have a big party right on the beach with all of them. Also want to go to spa with all of my girl friends as well. Oh, I might be too old for this, but I might even have a lot of fun doing a pillow fight with my childhood friends. I really wish that I win this sweepstakes. It will be a good break away from my kids. There is no reason to pass up this sweepstakes. Again, this is open to everyone. You do not have to be Hilton Honors members or do not have to be stayed at a Hampton before. I wish you all good luck! 

I was so frustrated with my kids this morning. I thought I was going to lose my mind, but my good friend called me around the same time and we decided to go out for shopping. My husband's work was very light this afternoon, so he was able to keep an eye on our 1 year old while she took a nap. Well, actually he did not have to do anything, she basically slept the time I left the house and the time I came back. I took my oldest with me. It was so nice to go out with my friend. We enjoyed our adult conversation and just browse around the stores. I bought few things, but they were just necessary stuff for the house. I am so proud that I did not spend money on something that I did not need. I think I was able to relax a little without my 1 year old. It was so nice not hearing crying and screaming.... I hope that I get to do this again. I feel refreshed and ready to tackle my hectic life with my kids again!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

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I have been making arrangements for all kinds of activities for my kids this summer, such as art camp, library events, playdates and so on. But I just do not have anything scheduled for them today. I just wanted a day that I did not have to drive them anywhere. I need to stay home and take care some of my business, but my oldest one just keeps nagging me. She says, "I'm bored, nothing to do". I am so frustrated.... my 1 year old keeps crying because her big sister takes her toys away. Every time that happens, I need to stop whatever I am doing and take care of them. I need a break. I wish my family was living near by..... I never get a break from my kids. I love my kids, but I just need a time to myself every once awhile. I just hope that one day, I can purchase a house near my mom.... Wish me luck.

My oldest daughter had a playdate yesterday for 3 hours. We went to visit a boy from her kindergarden class. They were so cute playing together. I guess this boy is my daughter's first boy friend.... I know that my husband does not want to hear it, but my daughter keeps telling me that this boy is special. They played board games and swam. My daughter had a great time visiting him. When it was time to leave, she did not want to leave.... I had tough time getting her ready to go back home, but as soon as I said we are coming back again, she was okay with it. I can't believe that my little girl is growing up so fast.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Swiss Army. All opinions are 100% mine.

This year's father's day is coming around the corner. It is on Sunday, June 20th to be exact. I'm sure that everyone knows a father that you respect and honor. I would like to honor my husband for this year's father's day. My husband is very dedicated to his work and our girls. No matter how awful day he has during the day of his work, he still manages to spend a lot of time with the kids. He also spends tremendous amount of time to taking care of our yard and household repairs as well. He even built a deck & basement himself. He is a very hard worker and because of that we have saved tons of money as well. He has tons of tools, but he always complains about not having a good quality knife. I am thinking about getting him a Victorinox Swiss Army knife Dual Pro X for his father's day gift from the girls. It seems that Victorinox Swiss Army knife has tons of functions that can be used for many tasks that require to use a knife. I am sure that my husband will be thrilled to receive this knife as a gift. If you are still thinking about choosing a gift for your father, I encourage you to visit swissarmy.com to view the Dual Pro X. Oh and make sure to become a fan of the Victorinox Swiss Army Facebook page and participate in its Share the Adventure Facebook Page . By participating, you have a chance to win great products and enter & compete in a $25,000 Ultimate Adventure. Good luck everyone and have a happy father's day!