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May 09th by admin

Can you guess who that is?

Apr 28th by admin

I didn’t plan on posting anything today, but my bloggy friend Dee over at Cocktails with Mom gave me a great idea for a post. So today I’ll be sharing with you some interesting facts about me you otherwise would not have known.

My Favorites:

Favorite Food – oxtails smothered in gravy

Favorite Color – brown

Favorite Movie – Avatar

Favorite Song – Stay by Sugarland

Favorite TV Show – Law & Order SVU

About Me:

I wear glasses

My hair is jet black and it’s never been dyed

I’m 5’9 though people always think I’m taller

I have Angela Bassett arms (very defined)

I’m a classic romantic

Okay, so now that you know a little more about me, I would love to know more about each and everyone of my fabulous readers. Nothing spectacular, just leave me a comment with one interesting fact about yourself that you’d like for me to know. A big thanks again to Dee for inspiring this post.

Jan 31st by admin

Okay I know this is suppose to be wordless, but I just couldn’t resist. This is me at Sea World during our Christmas break. I can’t believe I was able to touch one!

Jan 27th by admin

Everyone has them but most get lost in translation over the course of time. I personally have not had a new years resolution since before the birth of my children (just wasn’t motivated enough to give it any thought I guess). So here we are, fresh into the new year, and I’ve decided to give it some thought. What I came up with is a list of very achievable goals I would like to complete before the end of this year.

My 2010 New Years Resolutions

Attend church regularly
Create and follow a daily schedule
Lose 40 lbs. before my 30th birthday
Teach my son how to read
Get organized
Create a budget and stick to it
Blog regularly
Plan and cook at least 3 nutritious meals a week
Find time for myself
Find inexpensive and creative activities for me and the kids to do on the weekends

I’m sure I will be adding to this list before it’s all said and done, but for now these are the most important things I would like to accomplish this year.

Jan 23rd by admin

For me this day signifies the beginning of the holiday season. A time spent with family and friends, enjoying the festivities, shopping, decorating and not to mention, filling our bellies with delicious treats. The warmth and comfort that fills my spirit during the holidays makes every moment so special.

My first Turkey in San Francisco Image by Shannon Clark via Flickr

I find myself reflecting on my past, growing up in a loving environment, with a very supportive family that provided for all my wants and needs. And in my reflection, I think back most to the holiday season, sitting around the fireplace, singing carols and counting how many presents were under the tree. The excitement we experienced when it was time to hand out gifts, and even more excitement when it was our turn to open them.

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Nov 26th by admin

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?

Laptop (so I can take my work and of course my blog on the road)
Nintendo Wii (great gift for me and the kids)
House (in the works, hopefully no later than January!)
New wardrobe (with all the weight I’m losing I could use some clothes that fit)
iPod Touch (I’m in love with the apps!)

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?

A birthday card from my kids (the best gift I’ve ever received)

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?

A handbag for my grandmother (this is the year though, I just know it!)

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?

A toy house for me and my little sister (that Christmas we didn’t bother opening any of our other gifts)

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?

My son loves Transformers and Spiderman. He also wants a motorized scooter.
My daughter loves all things princess related (I’m taking her to see Disney’s Princess and the Frog of course)

6. What is your favorite holiday food?

Dressing

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?

Baby gifts for friends (wipes cases, bibs and burp cloth sets)

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?

A Christmas Story (of course!)

9. Favorite holiday song?

Silent Night (by the Temptations)

10. Favorite holiday pastime?

Spending time with my whole family and reminiscing about the past

If you would like to enter this contest, simply answer the questions above, post them on your blog and send the link to info@todaysmama.com. Click here to see what’s on the wishlist, and don’t forget to tell them that Mahogany Made sent you!