This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MyDataMyWay #CollectiveBias Life with two kids is never dull. I am frequently tired and even more frequently frustrated. Two is a hard age to parent, isn't it? I forget if it was this hard with my daughter. Boys are just plain different. But, I wouldn't have it any other way. No matter where I am, I always have my essentials - wipes, extra pull-up diaper, wallet, lip gloss, … [Read more...]
How Much Does 3GB of Data Really Give You? {A Breakdown}
This post brought to you by Straight Talk Wireless. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. In September of 2010, my husband was looking at what we were spending on our cell phone bill and did some research. He found a wireless company, Straight Talk Wireless, that offered what we needed for a much lower price. We started saving $40 every month on our cell phone bill! In one year that is a $480 savings. For four years that we've been with them we've … [Read more...]
Our Newest Christmas Tradition
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser, #NorthPoleFun. All opinions are mine alone. What is your favorite Christmas tradition with the kids? I am always looking for fun new things to do with the kiddos to help celebrate my favorite time of the year. I know, October isn't quite over yet, but you can never start preparing too soon for Christmas. In fact, the day after Christmas I am in the stores looking for things to purchase on clearance for the next … [Read more...]
Toddler boys are hard on their clothes, aren’t they?
One of my Little Man's shirts was thrown away today. It was stained and stinky - beyond all hope. It wasn't the first time we had to do this. Toddler boys are hard on their clothes, aren't they? Boys are messy. Period. Add that to the fact that kids grow fast, and as a parent you just don't want to spend a lot on toddler boys clothes. How do you keep your kids clothes clean and presentable? I love this Garanimals commercial because it just feels so true doesn't it? Because kids grow so … [Read more...]
The Kissing Trees: Spring Time Memories
Fifteen years ago, when my husband and I were dating, it was Spring. The cherry blossom trees were blooming pink and white and life was beautiful. We called them "Smooching Trees" back then. We'd kiss every time we saw one. Do you remember way back when you and your significant other first started dating? Every Spring time after that, including this Spring, when I see the blossoming trees, I think about my husband and how we'd kiss 20+ times every car trip. Don't you love Spring time memories? I … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Barbie Pony Tale eCard
My Princess gave my parents her Christmas wishlist last week. Right at the top is Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale. She wants the movie, the Barbie doll, and the white pony. Do you have a Barbie fan in your house? Visit Walmart.com this fall and discover the world of Barbie! From the butterfly fairy world of Mariposa, to life in the Dreamhouse, to following Barbie and her sisters in Pony Tale, you can find everything you need to enjoy the world of Barbie with your friends! Create your … [Read more...]
Suave Naturals: Scents the Whole Family Will Love
This post is brought to you by Suave and RMM. This week, I mentioned how scents evoke a strong reaction in people. That certain scents can brings us back to a specific time, a specific memory. The smell of bacon frying in a pan always reminds me of my grandmother. She cooked breakfast on the weekend when I'd stay the night. I don't eat bacon now, but if I smell it cooking in the frying pan, I am taken back to a time of happiness. Do you have a specific scent that causes you to remember … [Read more...]
