A New Me: Let's Get Started!

A New Me: Let's Get Started!: It's time to STOP talking and GET started living a healthier life!! I am going to start by changing ...

Diaper-Cake: Baby Girl Stroller with Dancing Shoes and Singing Birds

A few months back I did another Diaper Cake... and once again, it was for a little girl!  I have used the same blanket on a few diaper cakes; therefore, I wanted something different!  I really love being able to do some things like this every now and then because I hardly get to do it much any more...

 I loved this Diaper-Cake!  The color-combo worked nicely together and it just gave me a sweet feeling inside when I looked at it! I only wish that I could have found a blanket to match the ballet slippers.. that would have turned out nicely, I think!  What do you think?

 


I made this one for a family member.  We went to the store and she picked out a few things she liked and what I needed; and in a few hours, this is what we had!

I have to say that the first time I made a Diaper-Cake, it took me a little while (lol); but after making a few now, the time has diminished a lot!

Please.. Share your thoughts and your creative Diaper-Cakes or other gift ideas with us!!

Relationship Wednesday : Communication in 2013

People are talking less and typing more these days... How does this affect communication in the relationship? 

Couples can chat during the day here and there, or when they are in the same room if they choose. 
Communication in 2013 is so different from what it was 10 years ago, we wrote letters.. now we text.

I was discussing an issue that a young lady was experiencing in her relationship, with her, and
She explained how they were having issues in a few areas and how communication has become an issue for them!

Being married for over 10 years, I have been there.. many times (lol); and if any of you have been in a relationship for any length of time, I'm sure you have to!

Its hard to take that step to start a conversation when there's an elephant in the room!

I couldn't help myself in trying to encourage her that things would get better and suggested to write her feelings down and to maybe share them with her husband.

So... for this Relationship Wednesday I wanted to share that  Communicating in 2013 can allow us to talk & flirt more to keep the friendship & fires of the relationship going, but when we are in a hard spot it can allow us to talk about our feelings without being interrupted by the other or just being easier to express through writing our thoughts and/or feelings out...

 ... if we can only take advantage of these changes and use them to better our communication within our relationships .. I think!  Thoughts?

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*How Do You Communicate in 2013 within your relationship, different than before?

   Comment Below & Share your Relationship Communication Tips with others!
   (Please, keep comments clean!)

Miley had Twins!

Last week, I told you all about Miley being Pregnant; and today she had them  (Congrats, Miley)!

I am a little worried though because she has only had 2, Twins (lol)!

This is not typical for a Rottweiler according to the vet *(and from what I have experienced with another Rottie), but not to say it couldn't happen; however, it could be possible that she's not done and could have some more still.

As of now we have 2 puppies.. a boy (which came first @ 10: 47 am) and a girl (came @ 11:50).  Hard to tell if they will resemble her or not considering she was knocked-up by a stray (this still irritates me, lol).  They both appear to be solid black; however, I have not handled them much.

I have been a little worried about her though... I hope that she has delivered all she needs too or that her body is just taking it's time (like our's do sometimes) and she isn't having and trouble!

Have you ever experienced this or know someone that has?  i would love to hear that everything was alright in your case; or know if I need to be taking other actions!

Thanks for any feedback!!!

OMG, Miley's Pregnant!!

We've confirmed over the past few weeks that our Miley is indeed pregnant, even though we were praying she wasn't!  She's expected to go around April 2nd - the 8th according to some estimates I have seen;  however, 9 weeks lands on the 2nd so I guess we will have to wait and see!

She is starting to lay around and is obviously miserable!  I can relate to that, because when I was pregnant I was the same way... Not saying humans and dogs pregnancies are that similar (lol). 

I feel bad for her in a way, she looks so sad!  

I'm hoping that she has them soon, but not too many!  Our first Rottie Lady had 13 her first litter; and they all lived!  It was a headache keeping up with that many and trying to find a good home as well!

Our plan was to breed Miley once and have her fixed, just to help rule out Cancer; because the vet said it was good to let a female dog have at least 1 little because of this.

However, not knowing she was even in heat, she left the yard and got hung-up with a stray.. UGHHH!!  So now Miley is Pregnant and we wait to see what the puppies will look like & how many babies she will have!

I will let you all know when the big day comes and tell you all about it!

How are your finances?

This time of the year businesses are making money... It's tax time!  And for those of us who have been living paycheck-to-paycheck or struggled due to the economy all year, it is the time that we buy the things that we need or the little extra's we didn't get all year.  Which-ever it may be, or neither..  we all enjoy being able to have something we need or want when we have a little more cash!

However.. why not learn better spending or saving habits through-out the year?!  Personally, sometimes I wonder where there is any money left to try to put up and save; but there are ways to accomplish this.


Kmart teamed up with author of Girl, Get Your Money Straight!, Glinda Bridgforth; creating Share the Word in Honor of Black History Month and creating a free downloadable family finance e-guide.


Not only are customer's able to receive great tips on their finances, but they are able to download a free e-book to guide them & track their journey! This guide includes help with a family budget and savings advice, useful templates, and helpful money saving tips too!


The Share The Word Financial Empowerment platform was created to honor the African-American legacy and provide valuable resources to enhance the lives of Kmart customers. Glinda’s guide has it all. In addition, she’ll help you make your money go further with Kmart programs such as Layaway and Shop Your Way Rewards benefits. Are you ready to take your budget by the reigns?!

I just downloaded my copy and you can download yours at: http://kmrt.us/LRWIw3.   I also would like to hear your finance secrets; and I will share a few along the way (after I get started)!

This year should be the start of new beginnings in many area's of our lives.. and let's face it, finances play a HUGE part!  Let's start saving!!

**Share your TIPS below!!
**Get your ebook and Share the Word!

Happy Saving!!

Another Girl

Recently, I did a diaper-cake for a friend who had a beautiful baby girl!  I was sick when the Baby Shower took place; therefore, I never made it until she gave birth.  I was thrilled at the reactions from people as I carried it up to her room in the hospital.

This one was prepared in about an hour and a half, due to short timing; but I think it turned out alright, she seemed to have loved it!

I have to do another one next month for another little girl (wishing someone would have a boy).  This time I am going to try something completely different, sorta like the little boy one I did a while back.  I can't wait to get another chance to do something for a boy because I have seen a layered diaper-cake that I have got to do! :)  It is similar to the same this...

This is a diaper-cake a friend did as a center-piece for her cousin's shower. I thought it was rather cute!

The little boy one I seen it layered the same, but uses camo receiving blankets, cute shoes to top, and some confetti type stuff to deck-it-up...

I'll have to see if I can locate it to show you!




Another Girl Diaper-Cake, but it sure is fun creating them; and most of all knowing I gave a heart-felt gift!