Happy Halloween From the Mamas at MGF

October 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
halloween mamas

Happy Halloween to all our favorite mamas!   Nothing is better than ghouls, ghosts, and free candy! For us mamas, this is a fun time of year to be with our families, play pretend with our littles and get in a good scare or two! This Halloween, let your little critters remind you of the joys of make believe and how to let your imagination run wild. It’s a great time of year to just be a kid again! We love this spooky time of year, because it's a magical season when anything and everything that you can conjure up comes to life. Halloween reminds us all to let loose and have some … [Read more...]

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Happy Anniversary (I took over…again)

October 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
jessi-peachy

It's amazing how time flies as one gets older. One second you're a newlywed and the next 12 years have gone by...but you still feel like you're a newlywed. This time 12 years ago, I was awake and getting ready to marry the woman you all know as mama...well, the Jessi one. Months of planning had culminated in a single day. (This is her husband commandeering her site again, btw.) I can remember that not a lot went right that day. It seemed that everything was happening too fast and anything that could go wrong did. I can honestly say that one thing that did go right was when I said “I … [Read more...]

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From Jessi: On My 12 Year Anniversary, A Dozen New I Dos

October 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
jessi's signature rep

It's been 12 years since I walked down the aisle and vowed to forever love my sweet, funny, shy, adorable, redheaded Brockinator. At least, I think I did. I'd love to sit here and recount the beautiful promises we made to one another, but the truth of it is, I was so completely overwhelmed with emotion that I can't recall my vows...like, at all. I'm pretty sure it was all good stuff. You know, the standards. Love. Honor. Cherish. The death do we part thing. Whatever was said during that small, chapel wedding, I know from my heart that I meant it, well, unless I said the obey bit, … [Read more...]

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Simple Tips and Tricks for Time Management

October 29, 2011 by 1 Comment
pullinghair

As a blogger, mother and wife, my life is constantly in go, go, go mode to get it all done. I, like many other mothers out there, feel the daily pressures of chores, deadlines and schedules all while trying to still fit in family time. There’s a lot on every woman’s plate, to say the least, but I've got some tips and tricks that you can use to help better manage your time, and get a lot done...without pulling your hair out. Why can’t I get this done? Many times when we're faced with numerous challenges and tasks, we get less done because it's hard to even find a place to start. … [Read more...]

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Adoption: The Boy IS Mine

October 28, 2011 by 2 Comments
kyan baby

As a mother to three boys, my oldest having joined our little clan through adoption and the two younger being biological, it irritates the crap pains me when people suggest either subtly or, in some cases, not so subtly, that it "might be hard" to love them all the same. After all, there's just a "natural connection" to the sons who tumbled and kicked inside my belly for eight months, right? It's true that I didn't get to experience the joys of morning sickness, swollen feet, crazy mood swings, stretch marks, that unique third trimester feeling when I was sure my crotch was just going to … [Read more...]

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Teleflora Pink Hope and Courage Bouquet Giveaway – Now Closed

October 27, 2011 by
teleflora's pink hope and courage bouquet

Breast Cancer research and awareness is important for all women, for both our own personal health and the well-being of those we love. In 2004, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer. We were blessed that it was detected early and with treatment and a whole lot of that Mama Cooper moxie, she beat it and has been in remission for seven years. My mother-in-law's story had a happy ending, but the fight rages on for millions of women around the world. Fighting breast cancer begins with awareness. Getting the word out and sharing your support through personal care (such as … [Read more...]

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