They Call Me Wahmmy

We're Moving!

2008-01-22T09:29:00.001-05:00

I've finally got the new site up and from this point on you can access the site at TheyCallMeWahmmy.comWe've still got a bit of work to do to get the site where we want it, but I hope you enjoy and visit often! Got lots of goodies in store! :)Be sure to bookmark the new site address and also sign up for our RSS feed or change your bookmarks/feeds to reflect the new address as nothing will be

Make Those Goals Realistic: Work at Home Tip Monday

2008-01-21T10:37:00.000-05:00

Today's tip is one that many people see as a no-brainer, but honestly it's harder than many work at home moms realize once they actually start their business. With a new year almost a month underway, now is a great time to talk about goals and how to set them for an at home business or job.Patrysha from Easy Results with Radio brings us our WAH Tip this week. My best tips are to set and write

Letting the Ladies Know the Man Rules

2008-01-19T08:28:00.000-05:00

Yes, this is a Mom blog, but you know you just have to give a little love to the men in our lives so today I'm posting some Man Rules just for our hubbies! Take note and hopefully you get a kick out of them as I did! Happy Saturday everyone!The Man Rules - Part I At last, a guy has taken the time to write this all down FINALLY, the guys' side of the story. We always hear " the rules" from the

Free Help for Your Household - Grocery Coupons & Money Saving Tips

2008-01-18T07:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Everyone! :) Can you believe it's Friday again already? For me this week has flown by and I feel like I'm not even close to having things done I needed to have done by today. Looks like a working weekend for me, but I hope that's not the case for you. As I was starting to plan my grocery list for the next week, I was browsing the net for deals and coupons and as always, my first

Rules of Rural Indiana - Yeah I'm a True Hoosier

2008-01-17T12:07:00.000-05:00

Born and raised a Hoosier I just had to do it. ;) If you are a fellow Hoosier, you'll understand. Heck, if you live in the country or other places many refer to as "backwoods" you'll get it too! Listen up City Slickers1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot.2. Turn your cap right, your head isn't crooked.3. Let's get this straight; it's called a "dirt road." I drive a pickup

The Story Behind the Bucket Head Soldier

2008-01-17T07:16:00.000-05:00

Today is the first day of Tell Me Thursday here at They Call Me Wahmmy. Tell Me Thursday was started by two moms who love all the pictures that appear on blogs for Wordless Wednesday, but really want to know the stories behind them. To participate and learn how it all works head over to TellMeThursday.com and check it out. So, for our first Tell Me Thursday here's the story behind yesterday's

Wordless Wednesday: Ready for Battle Mom

2008-01-16T06:52:00.000-05:00

Tasty Tuesday: Pork Chops & Dressing

2008-01-16T06:09:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay of yesterday's recipe post, but I was at the dentist getting a tooth pulled. More about that later though, for now here is Tuesday's recipe. If all goes well I'll have Wordless Wednesday up later this afternoon as well. :) Enjoy! Baked Pork Chops and Onion DressingWhat You'll Need:4 (1 to 1 1/2 inch thick) bone in pork chops2 tbsp canola oil3 (24 oz) loaves of slightly

Spiritual Sunday: We Can All Come a Long Way

2008-01-13T14:36:00.000-05:00

Today, I visited the church that my mother and father in law attend, and my husband grew up in, to listen to a guy preach that I went to my first year of college with and attended speech class with. Today after the service, I went up to him to introduce myself, and ask if he remembered me. Oddly enough, my husband and I recalled afterwards that it had been almost 10 years since I had class with

Journaling eCourse: Friday Free for All

2008-01-11T21:27:00.000-05:00

A few weeks back I talked about starting a prayer journal. Well this week's freebie is on the same topic. Journaling can be a very rewarding experience. Even if you don't have a journal specific to prayers or God, it's still a great way to look back on things that have happened in your life and see just how far you have come. Journaling is also a great motivator. For me personally, I journal

My 4's

2008-01-10T16:30:00.000-05:00

I've been tagged again and this time around I actually saw it before the day was over. ;) Christina over at Surviving at Home, tagged me to do the 4's meme. This one should be a bit easier than the last one and if you want to see Christina's check them out here (she's got some interesting ones). 4 jobs I have had: Car HopAssistant Manager of Radio ShackLead Accounting ClerkVirtual Assistant 4

Finally a Meaning to MY Name

2008-01-10T16:15:00.001-05:00

I can never find my name on name meaning sites, etc. so when I took a stroll over to Lisa's Educational Toy Factory blog and saw the hidden meaning of her name I thought "hmmm, I'll give it a shot, but my name probably isn't in their database." Well, I am happy to say I was wrong. So, here is the hidden meaning of my wonderful name, Arika! Amazingly, a lot of this is pretty true too.What Arika

As If You Didn't Already Know...I'm Weird!

2008-01-10T07:13:00.000-05:00

Cara over at Cara's Coffee Break tagged me in the newest (well probably old now since I took so long to reply) blog meme. She wants to know 7 Weird Things about the Wahmmy.Here are the rules (we have to post them first.)Link to the person’s blog who tagged you.Post these rules on your blog.List seven random and/or weird facts about yourselfTag seven random people at the end of your post and

Welcome to the World Adyn Patrick

2008-01-09T06:59:00.000-05:00

Adyn Patrick Wilkinson1/08/087:05 pm6lbs 10.7 oz19 inches

Spice Up Your Pound Cake: Devilish Raspberry Sauce

2008-01-08T06:49:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love pound cake. I'll eat it with no topping at all - sometimes a whole loaf in a day. I love it with strawberries or cherry toppings too. Here's a raspberry sauce recipe to help liven up your pound cake.Devilish Raspberry SauceWhat You'll Need:1 package (14 oz) caramels8 squares (1 oz each) unsweetened chocolate1 can (4 oz) sweetened condensed milk1 stick margarine1/2 C seedless

We're Having a Pirate Themed Birthday Party This Year

2008-01-07T15:10:00.001-05:00

I know it's only January and my boys' birthdays are still awhile away, but I came across a site today and just had to share what I found with you in case your child's birthday is coming up or you're like me and wondering what you're going to do for their party this year.Normally we don't do anything extra special for the boys' birthdays. Just cake, ice cream and presents with family and maybe a

Getting Back on the Horse: WAH Tip Monday - Timers

2008-01-07T07:13:00.000-05:00

Welcome back everyone! :) Although my original intention was not to take so much time off, I am well rested and ready to roll with the new year and I hope you are too!First let me welcome a new contributor to the blog! You may have seen her first post yesterday, but in case you haven't had the chance yet, head on over and meet Alyssa Avant a.k.a The Spiritual Wahmmy by clicking here. I know

Spiritual Sunday: My God is Bigger Than the Boogeyman

2008-01-06T16:21:00.000-05:00

My God is Bigger than the Boogeyman. Thank the Lord. This morning, I have seen the power of God all around me. As I sat here thinking about that the words to a Veggie Tales song pop in my head. No, it isn't because i have children, it's because Veggie Tales was born when I was a teenager and I stood in a room of thousands of teenagers at Centrifuge watching the very first Veggie Tales clips on

Friday Free For All: Internet Profit Plan & Goal Map 2008

2008-01-04T13:08:00.000-05:00

I subscribe to the Marketing Profits Newsletter over at Internet Profit Planning as well as frequent Angela Will's blog there where she lists a Free Tool Friday each week that helps online business owners in some way. This past weekend, Angela created and posted a very helpful tool for me and I'm sure other's alike. Being it's the New Year, it is a great time to really sit down and focus on

Nell Wants to Know More About My VA Target Market

2008-01-03T06:34:00.000-05:00

In this edition of my cross blog talk with Nell Taliercio, the Telecommuting Answer Lady asks me about my target market. Here's specifically what she wants to know:“How did you pick the target market you’d like to work with in your VA business and did the target market have anything to do with how you picked the hourly rate you charge?"But, before I answer her question, make sure head on over

Stress Free & On TV: Aurelia is Smokin'

2008-01-01T14:05:00.000-05:00

Ok, with today being the first day of the 2008, first I want to wish Aurelia and each and every one of my readers a Happy New Year! May this year bring you peace, prosperity and tons of fun! I have started on my new and improved Arika for 2008 over the last few days and I'll post more about the things I have in the works in another post, but for now, it's on to the cross blog conversation with

Spirtual Sunday: Jesus is Knocking & Watching

2007-12-30T06:58:00.000-05:00

Out of the mouths of babes oft time come gems! *****************A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones chests, would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response equal to four-year old David's comment.Gently she tucked the stethoscope into his ears and placed the

Amazingly My Christmas Eve Wasn't Quite This Bad

2007-12-28T17:48:00.001-05:00

A Woman's Version of the Night Before Christmas T’was the night before Christmas and all through the kitchen; I was cooking and baking and moanin and bitchin.I've been here for hours, I can't stop to rest.This room's a disaster, just look at this mess! Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed.They expect all the trimmings. Who cares what I need!My feet are both blistered, I've got cramps in my

What Does Your Elf Name Say About You?

2007-12-22T07:53:00.000-05:00

While browsing some blogs this morning while waking up, I came across The Diary of a Hope Filled Mom and saw this cute elf name generator. I just had to try it out and here are my results.My Christmas Elf Name isGet your Christmas Elf NameI found it rather fitting actually because my Grandmother nicknamed me Sunny Sunshine as a child and right now I'm all tummy! :) Yeah I'm a dork...it's still

Traffic to Your Website for Free: Friday Free for All

2007-12-21T06:35:00.000-05:00

If you have a website, you know that in order to get anywhere you need to have people visiting your site. But, did you know you can get tons of visitors (ones who are really interested in what you have to offer) without paying a penny?Yep, you sure can and today's freebie will show 7 ways to do just that. Want the report above? Just click the link here and it's all yours. This is a pdf file so

Pregnancy Brain Made Me Do It

2007-12-20T15:09:00.000-05:00

Notice in this picture how none of the lightbulbs are lit, heck they aren't even screwed in...that would be my brain folks!I just realized that in yesterday's CBC post to Aurelia, I didn't answer the question she asked me in her last post...DUH! I'm blaming it on pregnancy brain which helps to answer her question:“How has your pregnancy been so far?”Hmm that's a loaded question, but here's the

She's Lovin' It!

2007-12-19T16:32:00.000-05:00

Well, not to rub it in but I WAS RIGHT!! - Aurelia's biggest weakness when it comes to food is none other than a McDonald's ________? Wanna know what McD's food she just can't get enough of and makes her giddy like a little kid every time she eats it? You'll have to head over to her blog and find out!With Christmas fast approaching and business piling up, I'm going to make this post pretty

Chatting with the Telecommuting Answer Lady

2007-12-19T06:33:00.000-05:00

My good friend, Nell Taliercio, aka The Telecommuting Answer Lady, has invited me to join her in a cross blog conversation. Actually she said I was her victim, but that's ok with me! Nell is a work at home mom too. She was once a VA herself and now runs many successful websites, including JustOnlineJobs.com and Telecommuting Answer Lady. She's mom to 2 little boys who are just adorable. Nell

Isn't My Niece Just Precious?: Wordless Wednesday

2007-12-19T06:15:00.000-05:00

Tuesday Tasties: Marbled Candy Cane Candy

2007-12-18T06:58:00.001-05:00

Last night Zach and I baked cookies for his teachers and so I'm in the Christmas recipe mood. Now, most of you know I'm never in any recipe mood, but here's a cute Christmas recipe that I think you'll enjoy.btw...I totally didn't get pictures of Zach's cookies! - Way to go Mom. I got the camera out, made sure it had fresh batteries and even had it in my hand, but then sat it down so I could

Networking Tips for WAHMs

2007-12-17T06:38:00.001-05:00

Today's Work at Home Tip comes to you from Judith Davis of Market What You Make and deals with networking. Judith's tip is a great one so on to it:Network, Network, Network!"Many WAHM (and SAHM) feel isolated. They do a great job, but don’t have the support system they need. Networking helps that. It will also help you find possible clients, joint ventures and so on."**********************

Spiritual Sunday: Do You Have a Prayer Journal?

2007-12-16T22:10:00.000-05:00

One of the things I find very hard to do everyday, but know that I need to have is quiet time with God. I also know that if it's hard now, it will only get tougher as our family grows. Really the only time I get alone period is when I'm in the shower (but that's rushed and hurried) and at night after everyone else has gone to bed and I've finished up my work and head to bed for the

The Birth of Cubby

2007-12-16T06:46:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to post a quick pic I got from the winner of the Fun on the Ark stuff a friend bear from the contest earlier this month. Here's a pic of Aurelia and her new friend, Cubby!Aren't they just adorable! :) Congrats Aurelia & Isaac. Isaac is her 8 year old son who helped stuff the bear, named him Cubby and has become Cubby's official caretaker. Isaac, if you're reading this...I know

Cross Blog Talkin' Aurelia Williams

2007-12-15T21:11:00.000-05:00

In case you missed my first question to Aurelia in this Cross Blog Conversation (CBC), I asked Aurelia to tell us a bit about herself and how she became such the cool woman she is now.Woah Baby! Aurelia, you sure know how to make it difficult on someone to follow suit! ;) Aurelia posted a tear jerking response, but not a bad one...it's one of those responses that makes you all warm and fuzzy

Getting to Know Aurelia Williams: Cross Blog Conversation

2007-12-14T08:24:00.000-05:00

I'm jumping on the Cross Blog Conversation (CBC) bandwagon finally. It seems like so much fun and I well you know me...can't miss out on something fun can I?For those who don't know what a CBC is, it's where two or more bloggers ask each other questions to get to know one another better or share their contacts with their blog readers. You can follow the conversation by clicking the links from

Friday Free for All: Cara's Coupons

2007-12-14T08:00:00.000-05:00

Short, sweet and to the point this week. That's what Friday is all about right? :)Here are some freebies from Cara Mirabella's coupon site. There are a ton of coupon deals here for just about anything you can imagine. She posts coupons everyday so be sure to check back often for new ones.Check it them all out here.

'Tis That Time of Year Again: Carol for a Cause

2007-12-13T18:03:00.000-05:00

Every year, Marie Ynami puts together a Christmas Carol signing, called Carol for a Cause. It only runs for 12 days and today is the day it starts!She gathers a bunch of work at home moms and their kiddos to sing Christmas carols. That's awesome, but what makes it even more special is that all proceeds go to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.After you make your donation you'll be sent to

Best of Buds - Wordless Wednesday

2007-12-12T07:22:00.001-05:00

Pregnancy Emotions & One Rough Day!

2007-12-11T21:22:00.000-05:00

My apologies for not posting a Tasty Tuesday recipe today, but it's been a very long and exhausting day for this Wahmmy!I've been sick for quite a few days (weeks to be exact) with what I knew would turn into a nasty chest/head cold. Yesterday I finally broke down and called my OBGYN and asked if I could take some meds for it (ones that actually make a difference - not the Robitussin that I took

Make Time for Mom: WAH Tip Monday

2007-12-10T06:21:00.000-05:00

This week's tip comes from Mara B. at His Favorite DaughterDon't Neglect Yourself Mom!Here's what Mara had to say on the subject:"I would have to say, especially for moms, one of the mostimportant things is to not neglect ourselves. I know I'm guiltyof putting everyone and everything before myself. You haveto take time to pamper yourself every once in a while, oryou'll burn out and won't have

Reduce Stress: Spiritual Sunday

2007-12-09T13:05:00.000-05:00

CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESSAn Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."1. Pray2. Go to bed on time.3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental

Sensory Garden Dome for Toddlers Contest

2007-12-07T11:59:00.001-05:00

Melitsa Avila over at the Play-Activities blog is holding an awesome contest where you can win a Sensory Garden Dome like the one to the left, for your little one.What a fun way to learn and discover. I think Hunter would love this and Zach would probably love it even more! :)I've got my entry in and you can too by clicking here. Hurry though because the deadline to enter is 10 PM MST December

Find the Time Mama: Friday Free for All

2007-12-07T08:46:00.000-05:00

If you're looking for ways to find time for yourself mom (and what mom wouldn't give their right arm to have more "me time"), here's a great freebie that gives you tons of ideas! :) Grab your copy of the free 35-page guide by clicking here.

And the Wahmmy Goes to: Contest Winners

2007-12-06T21:22:00.000-05:00

In case you missed the previous post where I announced the baby's gender we are having a girly GIRL! :) With the help of my two boys, Zach and Hunter, we randomly drew the prizes and their respective winners earlier today. I've listed each of the prizes and their winners below.Please email me at arika3@gmail.com with the following:1. Your full name (and the name you used in the entry if it's

The Results Are In!

2007-12-06T17:17:00.001-05:00

We have ourselves a beautiful baby GIRL coming in April! Thank you to everyone who entered the Guess the Wahmmy's Baby Gender Contest and I'll be back shortly to post the winners and what they've won.The boys and I have already drawn names, but it's time to make dinner so I must go! 2 boys and their daddy are S-T-A-R-V-I-N-G! :)

Wordless Wednesday: Keep Smilin'

2007-12-05T06:43:00.000-05:00

Today is the LAST day to enter the guess the baby gender contest! Everyone's a winner so make your guess now. I'll stop taking entries at 7PM (EST)today.

Mama's Homemade Chicken Pot Pie - Tasty Tuesday

2007-12-04T20:16:00.000-05:00

I absolutely love this recipe. I can remember when my mom was here the last time and she made it. I loved it, the guys not so much. They just don't know what's good for them I tell ya!Mama's Homemade Chicken Pot PieWhat You'll Need:2 unbaked 9 in pie crusts4 chicken breasts4 TBSP canola oil1 (8 oz) can carrots, drained1 (8 oz) can potatoes, drained1 (8 oz) can peas, drained1 (8 oz) can green

WAH Tip Monday: Mistakes Are Normal

2007-12-03T00:34:00.000-05:00

This week's WAH Tip courtesy of Mila Sidman of InternetBasedMoms.comMaking Mistakes is a Normal Part of Business - Learn from Them and Move On**********************Oh how true that statement is. I am such a perfectionist that it hurts me many more times than it helps. I constantly have to remind myself that mistakes are a normal part of everything in life. Yes, even business.It's what you do

My 2 Year Old Loves The Beach Boys

2007-12-01T19:16:00.000-05:00

Hunter loves listening to the Beach Boys with his Grandaddy and here he is belting out his favorite tune by them...Barbara Ann!

Contest Prize Peek

2007-12-01T17:13:00.001-05:00

Well here it is the Saturday before the "Big Day." We'll announce the winners of our Guess the Wahmmy's Baby Gender Contest on this coming Thursday, Dec. 6th, 2007. If you haven't had a chance to get your entry in, click here to do so now before it's too late.Here's a list of just a few of the of the prizes we'll be giving away to next week's winners. There are a ton more and I'll list them all

Friday Funny: Marketing Comics

2007-11-30T11:21:00.000-05:00

"This cracked me up!" My friend just sent me this link Marketing Comics and it cracked me up. As an Internet Marketing business owner, you may feel like nobody outside your online buddies understand exactly what you do all day at home. And, sometimes you feel a bit like an alien trying to tell people stories about your day-to-day life. Well, Jimmy D. Brown hit a home

Friday Free for All: Create an Income At Home Creating Small Reports

2007-11-30T07:15:00.000-05:00

Today's free for all is something not only that I want you to know about, but I KNOW can be done. As a VA (virtual assistant) a good portion of my tasks involve editing and proofing these types of reports for my clients...but that's not all.Right now you might be thinking, "That's fine and dandy, Arika that you edit them and your clients put them up for sale, but how do you KNOW they actually

To My One & Only

2007-11-28T18:44:00.000-05:00

I love you Jerry! :)Yeah it's another Elliott video. Just couldn't help myself tonight with the preggo hormones takin' over!

Nicole Wants to Know About My Online Life

2007-11-28T06:58:00.000-05:00

Nicole Dean, one of my bestest buds in the whole world, tagged me to play along in this blog meme where I tell you all a bit about my blogging/online life. As if Nicole didn't already know enough! ;)So, here goes for those inquiring minds.1. How long have you been blogging?Wow! I surprised myself on this one when I had to look back to find the answer to this one. I started blogging in July

Wordless Wednesday: Just Elfin' Around

2007-11-27T19:43:00.001-05:00

Check us out dancing the day away by clicking the link below! ;)The Wahmmy's Family of Elves

Tasty Tuesday: Cherries in the Snow Dessert

2007-11-27T11:18:00.000-05:00

Here's a super simple dessert that I personally make every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I actually was taught how to make it when I was a little girl by my mom and have loved it ever since. I guess you could call it my signature recipe. I'm sure there are other people who make it, but since I'm not really a cook and I like things sweet and simple, it's perfect for me.Cherries in the

WAH Tip Monday: Office Chaos

2007-11-26T11:09:00.000-05:00

This week's tip comes from Nicole Dean of Nicole On the Net.No More Working in ChaosMake your office a “no toy zone”. Your office is your turf. Protect it. If you have little office helpers, then establish one area that can have toys, perhaps a basket or drawer – and don’t let it spread.-------This is one I have to really work on. With the youngest home with me all day, almost everyday, my

Friday Free for All: Free Samples from Walmart

2007-11-23T07:16:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Melanie at Thrifty and Creative for letting me know about this one.If you go to Walmart.com and click the In Stores Now tab, you'll see a place where they advertise free samples. From everything to greeting cards, shampoo, toothpaste, and tons more. I myself have requested a L'oreal Vive Pro Shampoo & Conditioner sample and a Hallmark Christmas card sample so far and plan to return to

Happy Thanksgiving to You All

2007-11-21T23:13:00.000-05:00

Ok, I'm officially signing off for the night and vow to not even turn my computer on tomorrow. It's Thanksgiving here in the US and I promised hubs and the boys I'd spend the WHOLE day with them. Even though I have work I'm behind on thanks to my Internet being down, an issue with an ex-husband, an energy and emotionally draining pregnancy, among other things this week I vow to everyone that I

Wordless Wednesday: Took My Breath Away

2007-11-21T09:27:00.000-05:00

WAH Tip Monday: You Are Only One Person Mom

2007-11-19T06:36:00.000-05:00

If you read the WAHMs We Need Your Tips post last week, you'll know that I'm going to start a Monday theme here at the They Call Me Wahmmy blog! Each week I'll post a work at home (WAH) tip for those who currently run their own business or someday hope to.The tip may be something from me personally or from other work at home moms, but either way they will be valuable. The fact that they come

Spiritual Sunday: Stand

2007-11-18T09:05:00.000-05:00

Some may not consider this spiritual, but to me music can be so good at digging deep down into your soul and helping pull you out of just about any funk! At least for me it can.I hope today's post helps all those who are questioning things in their life and how they'll ever get through them. When push comes to shove...dig a little deeper, find God (or whatever it is that helps you) and STAND!

Join Me for Only $1 at Outsourcing Sweetie

2007-11-17T12:36:00.000-05:00

At long last, Alice has released a BETA version of the Official Outsourcing Sweetie Members Area and I jumped all over it. At this price, there was NO way I could resist! I've been in the members area almost every day so far since it launched on Thursday and I'm finding so much stuff to help me grow my business without having to sacrifice more time (that I don't have mind you).You can get in

Friday Free for All: 10 Ways to Reconnect With Your Family

2007-11-16T07:51:00.000-05:00

Who doesn't want more time with their family? I know I do and I know quite a few other moms (and dads) who do too.Sometimes with our busy lives (work, after school activities, house cleaning, school events, etc.) we just lose track of time and the next thing we know we're missing out on the quality time with each other. We all get going our separate ways and forget to meet in the middle.If

Thursday Thanks: My Boys & My Wish

2007-11-15T17:12:00.000-05:00

Today I want to take a minute to share a song that makes me cry and smile all at once. I am so thankful that God gave me two little guys to be mommy to! Every time I hear this song I think about exactly what it is I want for my children. Enjoy and don't shed too many tears...Hug those kiddos today because before we know it they won't be so little anymore!

WAHMs We Need Your Tips

2007-11-14T07:32:00.000-05:00

In the coming weeks, I'm going to be starting something new here at They Call Me Wahmmy, along with some other changes I think you'll like. For this particular addition, I'd like to ask those of you who work from home for a favor. I've got readers who want to work from home or have recently started working from home and I want to give them some tips for making it easier. This is where I need

Wordless Wednesday: Not Tonight Dear

2007-11-14T07:16:00.000-05:00

***********************************************Don't forget to enter the Guess the Wahmmy's Baby Gender Contest where everyone's a winner!

Tasty Tuesday: Make It Yourself Apple Pie Crust

2007-11-13T07:30:00.000-05:00

This recipe creates 1 - 9 inch pie crust and is super easy to do.What You'll Need:1 1/2 C sifted flour1/2 C chilled butter (cubed)1/2 tsp. salt3 TBSP cold waterFool-proof Directions:Mix flour and salt in a bowl and add butter, stirring with a fork until well blended. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time mixing gently after each addition. Once all ingredients have been combined, roll dough into a

Spiritual Sunday: A Baby's Hug

2007-11-11T07:19:00.000-05:00

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking. Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said, 'Hi.' He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment.I looked around and saw the source

Guess The Wahmmy's Baby Gender Contest Details

2007-11-10T07:12:00.000-05:00

What started out as a small post about guessing the baby's gender has turned into something oh so much more and I'm happy to announce that I've decided to start an OFFICIAL "Guess the Wahmmy's Baby Gender" Contest.Originally, I was going to give the first person to correctly guess baby's gender a prize, but with the donations I've got coming in, I can't just narrow it down to one winner, besides

What Does Love Mean?

2007-11-10T06:39:00.000-05:00

Slow down for just a minute to read this. It is so worth it. Touching words from the mouth of babes. A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, 'What does love mean?' The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:'When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore.

16 Week Checkup

2007-11-09T07:30:00.000-05:00

Keeping everyone up-to-date...Monday was my 16 week checkup. All is well with me and baby! I gained 3 1/2 pounds and blood pressure looked good too. I opted not to do the AFP test or the Cystic Fibrosis screen either. I know many may not agree...heck hubby wasn't even real fond of my decision at first, but he understands where I'm coming from.Now, onto the big one, December 5th when we'll

Friday Free for All: Reynold's Crockpot Liner

2007-11-09T07:07:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the BlogRush widget (I'm loving this thing...thanks John!) I found out about a freebie for those of us who love to use our crock pots from Free Grabber.If you're like me, you love the convenience of a slow cooker, but you hate the cleanup, right? Well grab your free Reynold's Slow Cooker Liner sample by clicking here. I'll let you know what I think of mine once I get it, but it can't

Woah Baby: 10 Years Old

2007-11-08T08:10:00.000-05:00

Today my Zachman (aka Sugar Butt) turns the big 1-0! I really cannot believe how fast the time goes. This time 10 years ago I was at home with my mom trying to sleep between contractions and arguing with my dad who swore I'd be in labor for at least another day or two. He was wrong and I kept telling him I WOULD give birth to Zach that day. Amazing how a mother and their baby just know

Wordless Wednesday: Better Late Than Never Halloween Pics

2007-11-07T07:28:00.000-05:00

Friday Free for All: Outsourcing Help

2007-11-02T16:38:00.000-04:00

It's Friday and I'm in a freebie kind of mood, especially after having to pay out a couple extra bills this month (thanks Mr. PC for being a boob yesterday and causing me to lose almost a whole day of work), so today I want to tell you about not 1, but 2 freebies. They both go hand in hand and since I got swamped last week I missed out on telling you about the first one.The good news is...it's

A Blogging Boo?

2007-10-29T18:23:00.000-04:00

Have you heard of booing your neighbors? If not you can learn more about it by clicking here. It really is a cute idea and I think I might just try it this year with a few of our neighbors. Of course they already think I'm nuts around here, so this should fit in just perfectly with their perceptions if they ever find out it was us! :)I was reading about booing and was trying to come up with a

Fall Decorating: Can I Please Get Started

2007-10-29T13:44:00.000-04:00

This is the 4th Fall we've lived in our house and every year I say I want to decorate for the season and every year I get as far as putting a wreath on the door and that's about it. Oh wait, we do the pumpkins on the step too! How could I forget that? Especially since Zach can't stand putting his hand in them to clean them out so we can carve them. Of course being the odd ball I am this came

A Booging Bird

2007-10-26T09:18:00.001-04:00

Check out this post for a bird who has more rhythm and can keep a beat pretty darn good! Too cute!This Bird's Got Soul!

I Got Flowers & Chocolates Today!

2007-10-26T08:45:00.000-04:00

Ok, so no the flower delivery man didn't drop them off at my house, but my mama sent them them to me via email. Aren't they gorgeous? I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here than a whole truck load when I'm gone. Happiness keeps you Sweet,Trials keep you Strong,Sorrows keep you Human,Failures keep you Humble,Success keeps you Glowing,But Only God Keeps You Going

Work at Home Business Owners: Free Tax Seminar

2007-10-24T18:25:00.001-04:00

Kristine McKinley, CFP, CPA is holding a free tax teleseminar for home based business owners this Friday, October 26th at 12 pm CT. This is definitely something that every work at home individual and/or small business owner should attend because Kristine will be discussing taxes and more importantly how to keep more of your money in your pocket through deductions and more.I personally have used

I Tackled It...But Not Until Saturday

2007-10-22T10:27:00.000-04:00

I have been meaning to clean out the fridge for a few months (yes I said months) now, but for some reason or another I kept putting it off. Assuming the fact that I could close the door and not see it, therefore lending to the out of site, out of mind thing.Well Saturday I did it! I emptied the contents and scrubbed to my heart's content and now we have a nice clean kitchen appliance. Of

Nell, You Made Me Do It

2007-10-21T09:36:00.000-04:00

After my "Letter from Hell" post yesterday, my friend Nell Taliercio of Casual Friday Everyday left a comment and I just want to share the comment along with an even more powerful video with you that Nell shared with me. Incredibly powerful, left me in tears. It seems like everywhere I turn I get the same message from God that his purpose for me is to be a speaker for him. Tonight, yet another

Who Have You Told About Jesus Lately?

2007-10-20T15:59:00.001-04:00

I received this video from GodTube in an email from a friend today and after watching it and crying, I just don't have the words to say what I'm feeling right now. The video says it all. Once you watch, come back and leave me a comment telling me who you've told about Jesus today?

ABC TV Has My Heart

2007-10-19T21:52:00.000-04:00

I've really slacked over the last year about taking time to just veg out and the last few weeks I've decided that enough is enough and I've gotten hooked on 3 shows and it just so happens that all of them are on ABC. Here are my newest 3 addictions:* Desperate Housewives (Sunday nights)* Dirty Sexy Money (Wednesday nights)* Grey's Anatomy (Thursday nights)There are others that look interesting

Free Tele Class on QuickBooks

2007-10-19T20:40:00.000-04:00

I used to live and breathe QuickBooks, but since starting my own business I've gotten a bit slack and should probably take a refresher course and after visiting Financial Tips for Wahms, I saw where Teleclass.com is offering a free course on the software.You can find out more about this Basic (Introduction) to QuickBooks, as well as sign up for the free class by clicking here.

7 Things About The Wahmmy!

2007-10-19T16:26:00.000-04:00

I've been tagged by my friend Tishia Lee. Unfortunately, I almost missed the tag as it was last week while I was in my bit of a funk and not on the pc unless I absolutely had to be due to the fact I was ill and irritable...ahhh gotta love that pregnant-ness!Anyway, Tishia wants to know 7 things about me that she may not already know...hmmm...I'm not sure exactly what to post but I'll do my best.

They're Looking for a Few Good Writers

2007-10-16T08:48:00.001-04:00

Two friends and fellow WAHMs of mine, Carrie Lauth and Tiffany Washko, are looking for natural moms who enjoy writing and would like to make a little cash doing so.Learn more about the opportunity and apply by clicking here.

Bye Bye First Trimester

2007-10-16T07:22:00.001-04:00

Sunday I hit 13 weeks and had my appointment yesterday. Hubbs wasn't going to go with me but about an hour before I had to leave he called and said, get me some clean clothes cause I'm going with you! Though the appointment wasn't anything big, just talk, measure, go over the ultrasound results, I was so glad that he got to go with me. We dropped the H-man off at Granny & Grandaddy's and headed

I'm a Sunflower How About You?

2007-10-07T11:26:00.000-04:00

I was over at my friend Tishia Lee's blog and she posted a cute little "What Kind of Flower are You" post, so I thought I'd give it a whirl just to see, especially since I'm far from a green thumb. As a matter of fact when Zach was about 3-4 he told me I had a black thumb. HA HA HAAccording to the site, a sunflower is described as this:"When your friends think smile, they think of you. There is

Josh Hoge - 360 Video

2007-10-04T14:31:00.001-04:00

I saw Josh Hoge the first time when I went and saw my man (yes, MY man...lol) Elliott Yamin earlier this year. He is AWESOME!! The boy's got a range like I've never heard and he makes an absolutely perfect backup singer for Elliott, but I know he won't be backin' anyone up long! Check out his video 360 and let me know what you think of it.Josh Hoge - 360Add to My Profile | More Videos

Wordless Wednesday: And Baby Will Make 3

2007-10-03T08:40:00.000-04:00

Bizzy Lizzy Bakery & Moms Morning Show

2007-10-01T11:24:00.000-04:00

Wow...I finally got a chance to sit in on the Mom's Morning Show this morning and it was a great Manic Monday! If you haven't had a chance to listen in the show airs every weekday morning at 10:30EST and I highly suggest you come on over. They have great topics each and every day and there is always some sort of contest or giveaway happening too! This week's giveaway is for some healthy cookies

The Next Survivor: Bet It's a Short Casting Call

2007-10-01T06:42:00.000-04:00

I received this in my email today and though I normally delete these types of emails I'm glad I read this one and I hope you are too! :-) btw...it's 6:30AM and I'm well on my way to a wonderful day...at least I'm up!Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks.Each kid will play two sports and either take music or dance classes.There is no fast

I Don't Agree...He Looks Like Daddy!

2007-09-28T08:23:00.000-04:00

Membership Sites Are Where The Money Is

2007-09-19T07:40:00.000-04:00

If you've been around the Internet business side of things for any length of time, you'll know that one of the best ways to make money is to create recurring income for yourself. One of the ways you can do this is with a membership site and Kelly McCausey and Lynette Chandler want to show you exactly how you can create a profitable membership site.The Membership Site Intensive is a four week

My Accent: What's Yours

2007-09-16T13:40:00.003-04:00

Interesting...I'm from Indiana, but I don't think I talk like I'm from there at all. I'm one of those people who can pick up an accent in a few days. And I have a good voice for TV or Radio...HA!!! How about you, what is your accent?What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland "You have a Midland accent" is just another way of saying "you don't have an accent." You probably are

Not All Germs Are Bad!

2007-09-14T10:12:00.000-04:00

My friend Kelly McCausey posted this Joy Germ over at the Because Mom Said So blog the other day and it was such a sweet thing I just had to pass on. I make it a point everyday to somehow spread a bit of joy to someone's life in whatever way I can. No matter how big or small the deed, we should all do something nice for someone as often as we can. I have to say that hubby made me proud

Happy Birthday to My Baby

2007-09-13T22:05:00.000-04:00

Today Hunterman turns 2. And what an active and happy 2 year old he is going to be! He literally was go, go go all day long! Didn't take his nap until almost 4 o'clock and that was only because he happened to be sitting on the loveseat talking to his Grandad and had to stop moving for a minute. :)We already gave him his first birthday present - a fish tank! He loves fish...his favorite being

She Was Reading My Mind

2007-09-07T06:39:00.000-04:00

As a mom with a 9 (almost 10) year old and a 1 (almost 2) year old, I know how critical it is to spend as much time together as a family as we can now! Between the school, work and just plain crazy schedules we all have it's not easy finding the time to do that though.Well Aurelia Williams of Real Life Guidance must have been reading my mind because she's just released a report about Finding More