Computer Crash!

Hi Everyone, I just wanted you to know that my computer crashed on Friday. It was one of the best weekends I've had in ages.I've decided that I'm going to unplug for a little while, reconnect with my family.I'll be back, I'm just not sure when. I will email all of the winners of the contests end(my sweet friend is letting me check my emails : ) ~Mand...

E-Book: Travel Kits: A Simple Way to Bless Others Review

Title: Travel Kits Cost: $12.45 for the module Age: Everyone! When reading this, all I could think was why didn't I think of that?The e-book is packed with tons of ideas to keep everyone busy on long trips.Instead of stressing out the book shows you ways to prepare games and snacks for different age groups for your long trips. My 5 year old and I were reading the ebook together and she was getting so excited.She...

Did I miss my Calling?

People are always telling me that I missed my calling. That I should have been a chef. Ever since I could remember I had wanted to own a restaurant. My Dad had one, so did my Grandfather, and my Uncle. It was something I always knew I was going to do. Even before I had children I worked in restaurants and worked my way to General Manager at a Fine Dining Restaurant. I was even thinking about buying it when it went...

Come Join Us!

Come Join Us, we've opened a community for moms to connect. It's Brand new. We have a Book club, an area for WAHMs, Foodies, bloggers, and much much more!  Time 4 Mommy Monday Meme Blog Hop Tuesday Recipe Hop Wednesday Book Review Thursday Giveaway link up Friday All links will stay up an entire week and start next Monda...

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Rubicon on AMC - What are your Superstitions ?

I hate summer time when it comes to the t.v. Only re-runs and I spend all my time just flipping through the channels.That's why I'm glad a great new show is coming out in August instead of having to wait until Fall. It's called Rubicon.  AMC taps into our collective paranoia with its compelling new conspiracy series, Rubicon. Will Travers is an intelligence analyst who cracks codes for a living. When Will’s...

The Times, They Are A-Changing

Things in my household are changing. At least it feels that way; actually, nothing is very different than it was a few months ago, but we can all see it on the horizon. Our oldest daughter is beginning her senior year in college. This summer, she’s been working full time and taking classes both online and at her school. She’s a busy girl, and we don’t see her nearly as much as we did, even though she’s still living...

16 x 20 rolled Canvas Print Giveaway

Online Poster Printing is allowing me to give away a 16 x 20 rolled Canvas Print (valued at $43) The beautiful photo canvas prints are perfect for those important family pictures,Baby's 1st birthday, or any picture you hold dear. Buy it - Head over to Online Poster printing Win It -Mandatory Entry - What picture do you have that you'd make into a Canvas Print? +1 Entry - Follow Taking Time for Mommy on Twitter Tweet...

Keeping Children's Toys Under Control

by Alyssa Davis One In, One Out Some families have a rule that any time a new toy is brought into the house, an old one must be donated to charity. This idea does a few things. First, it controls the actual number of toys in the house and keeps it at a consistent number. Secondly, it teaches children to evaluate which items no longer serve their needs. And third, it encourages children to think of others besides themselves....

Time 4 Mommy MeMe

Welcome to Time 4 Mommy's weekly Meme. To participate, please answer the questions on your blog and link back to this page. (Next week this will be hosted our New Time 4 Mommy Community! Where your link will be posted) Every Monday I'll add three questions, the first one will always be the same. 1. What did you do this week to take time for yourself? I enjoyed a good book at the beach Sunday. Daddy went on a shell...

Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

BANANA OATMEAL COOKIESFast &Delicious Snack! Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 15 mins 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup banana, mashed 1-1/2 cups flour 1-3/4 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup nuts, chopped In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together sugar and shortening. Add egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt;...

Smelly Towels Review & Giveaway

Have you ever accidentally left your towels in the washer for an extended amount of time?  I've done this and they smell, &I can't get that nasty smell out! There is a product now called Smelly Towels - all natural has a wonderful garden fresh fragrance and is specifically made to remove that musty, mildew smell from towels and clothing. Just a teaspoon added to a full load of musty towels or laundry...

Hillshire Farms Fresh Taste Lunchmeat Challenge = $5 in Coupons or $5 Gift Card

Hillshire Farms has a new offer available. You will need to purchase a specially marked Hillshire Farm lunchmeat tub to try them out, then visit the Hillshire Farm website and enter the special code found on the tub.  You will need to tell them if you liked the lunchmeat, this is what you will receive if you answer yes or no. YES – Gets you $5 in coupons instantly NO – Gets you a $5 grocery store gift card (takes...

**Freebie Alert** Beech-Nut Starter Kit

Sign up for their email newsletter and get a free solid food starter kit. Vouchers for a free box of baby cereal, two jars of baby food and money saving coupons.HERE Mandie Stevens is owner of Taking Time for Mommy & Mommy Reads too Much. She's a homeschooling mom of 2 girls and believes every mom should take a little time for herse...

T.V. & Movies On Demand ( Laptop -A- Day Giveaway )

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine. The On Demand menu has much to explore and more to offer than just movies. There are thousands of shows and programs to uncover. Besides the latest movies, there are literally thousands of free shows for every interest. Kids shows, workout videos, concerts, cooking shows and every other specialty show is available on your schedule,...

2 Free Dora Ebooks for your preschooler

Nickelodeon and the National PTA have teamed up to help parents get their kids ready for their biggest adventure yet--kindergarten! My girls LOVE Dora & this is a great program. Take a quiz on Nick Jr.’s website to get a customized readiness plan for your preschooler. After taking the quiz, you can download two Free Dora books (just sign up for the free Dora’s Explorers Club) HERE Mandie Stevens is owner of Taking...

Outlast - Try for free & Enter to win a chance at a Designer Bag

I recently had a home party for Outlast Long Lasting Hand Sanitizer. We all got to try the product and watch the video. Check it out I couldn't believe regular sanitizer only lasts about 2 mins and Outlast lasts 6 hours, Yes, I said 6 HOURS. I go through hand sanitizer like crazy too - not any more! It isn't sticky and even has moisturizers. I'm a bit of a germaphobe so I'm loving this, I just wish I could bathe...

Guest post from author Julia London

Taking Time for Mommy Thank you so much for inviting me to be here with ONE SEASON OF SUNSHINE today. I am very proud of this book, because I had to write it under some unusual circumstances. For starters, we had a sudden death in the family. Then, the deadline was moved up for some very good reasons, but still, it moved closer, and that’s enough stress for anyone. But then came the kicker…the resident three...

What's a pecksy?

This morning my girls and I were curled up in bed coming up with words.  It's something we do sometimes. We make up a word then create a meaning to it.  It's great fun for a 3 & 5 yr old. So this morning we can up with the work "Pecksy" Not quite sure where it came from, but it did.After about 30 mins we finally came up with a meaning... Pecksy - noun  A fried woodpecker sandwich smothered...

Simple Sangria Recipe

I felt inspired by my friends this week to post this since we all got together for a drink. This is a very easy recipe that you can build on and make your own. Ingredients 1 bottle of light- or medium-bodied red wine 2 cups lemonade 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) brandy, optional 1 navel orange, thinly sliced 1/2 pint large, plump blackberries, strawberries or other berries 1 cup club soda Directions 1.Combine...

Tips for Cleaning your Dishwasher

How often do you clean your dishwasher? I mean really clean it? I'm sure you don't think much about it since you are putting all of those detergents in there, you probably assume it's going to be clean right?  Once we take our dishwasher completely apart and deep clean everything. I've found everything from tiny little fish bones to goo in the pipe - ewww.I don't suggest this unless you really...

Those Who Choose

{This was an essay I wrote about two years ago for my personal blog. I’m happy to report that those who chose then are still close to us now.} In the past few years, I have learned so many lessons. . .literally hard-learned ones! And don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for them, even if I didn’t know at the time I would be. One of the hardest lessons has been learning about those who choose. It is sweet, and it is...

CSN Store $80 Gift Card Giveaway!

I'm getting ready to redecorate my daughters' play room and I found this adorable Vanity.  I found it from CSN Stores  and I'm excited to announce that they are allowing me to give away an $80 gift card (one time use) that is good at any of their many stores.  Have you heard of them before? They offer EVERYTHING from baby & kids items, furniture, hand bags, even school items if...

**Freebie Alert** Copy of Sesame Street Magazine

Download your FREE copy of Sesame Street Magazine. Together, you and your child can enjoy a colorful array of stories, games, activities and more. Here Mandie Stevens is owner of Taking Time for Mommy & Mommy Reads too Much. She's a homeschooling mom of 2 girls and believes every mom should take a little time for hersel...