Isn't this Cupcake purse the cutest thing you have ever seen?

                                                   

OK~ Isn't this the cutest little Cupcake purse you have ever seen?  I was fortunate enough to be given one of these from MiMis Babies Blog .  I shared this with little "B!"  "B" has given this Cupcake purse an awesome review.  She loves the color pink and has found it perfect for her lipsticks and lip glosses.  "B" is on a cheerleading squad and finds this Cupcake purse to be handy for carting items to her cheerleading events. Thanks "B" for this wonderful review, I know MiMis Babies Blog appreciates your input!  

A little bit about Mimis Babies Blog This website is loaded with special gifts for little ones and even bigger kids!  MiMi and Charissa are a little family owned business.  They reside in the country and would not change that for anything.  Country living at its best!  The items are of excellent quality and the web site is user friendly. This is one web site you will find yourself frequenting on a regular basis.    


"B" also finds the Cupcake purse easy to carry and goes with a lot of her matching outfits.  Thanks to "B" for volunteering to review this darling Cupcake purse!  A special thank you to MiMi & Charissa for giving "B" the opportunity to test this beautifully handcrafted Cupcake purse.  After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

I was given one Cupcake purse for product review purposes.  The opinions expressed here are mine and "B's"- the kid tester! 

Walt Disney World when you need a little assistance!

OK~ Some of you know of my physical limitations and some of you don't!  Oh, how I wish I had none.  But, I have done my best to pull up my boot straps and move on with my life.  We have visited Disney twice since my back surgery.  I was left with a right foot drop and distance walking is something that I really, really struggle with.  A new experience for the whole family, that is for sure.  This pic was taken in March of 2007.

I realize that many of my friends in the world of social networking will be embarking upon Walt Disney World next week.  Therefore, I feel it is my responsibility to plant a little seed when it comes to getting around "The World."  Moving around Walt Disney World with a person with disabilities is quite time consuming.  People look at someone like me and think, "What can possibly be wrong with her?"  She doesn't weigh 300 lbs and she bathes, therefore; most people assume- she should not be in that wheelchair.

We opted to stay at the Polynesian Resort, as we knew the accessibility to the attractions would be the best. Day # 1 we headed on down to board the monorail- I walked with my cane and by the time we got to the monorail, I was one tired woman, with a leg that had already swollen to the size of a balloon. Mind you, this is at 7:30 a.m.  Some may ask, "Why even try a vacation like this?"  Well, this was something that we had tried to do as a family for the past 10 years and I wanted our lives to be as normal as possible.  Having a Mom with some disabilities should not put the family life on hold!

The monorail train approached the station.  We waited in line, with everyone else.  What I did not realize was how rude people were going to be.  I was walking with my cane -my pace- and was literally trampled.  By the time the monorail doors closed, I was on a heap on the floor in the boarding area- my boys were standing above me and my husband was reaching down for my hand.  The  monorail went on it's merry way.  My husband took me to the side and I cried, "I can't believe how rude people are.  I would never, never push someone over that was walking with a cane. We should have never came here."  My three boys calmed me down and we boarded the next train- different cars- as we all knew where to get off- Magic Kingdom.

When we got to the Magic Kingdom we rented a wheelchair- and the day got a little better.  I still reflect on that day and think, "Why are people so rude?"  My boys have a newfound respect for people that walk a little different, maybe walk with a cane, or even talk a little different.

So, if you are heading to Walt Disney World this month, take some time to help out a family with someone in a wheelchair or using a cane.  You can make a difference!  I know how it feels to be trampled by a bunch of crazy people trying to get to the most magical place on earth,  it's not a good feeling at all.  Our family still loves Disney, went back again in 2009, not quite as bad of an experience, but some not so pleasant situations.  When you are a Mom of very active teenagers, you do the best that you can. and try to keep life as normal as possible!   After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

Boys & Paper~Mom's Doing a Happy Dance!

Look at all of this STUFF!

OK~This Mom is now doing a "Happy Dance!"  Garrett is in 9th grade and has NEVER been concerned about the amount of "junk" he carries around in his backpack.  I was totally stunned at 7:05 a.m. this morning. Considering the bus arrived in 5 minutes, he had to move quickly. He had his backpack on the floor and papers were being tossed onto the table left and right.  I said to him, "What are you doing?" "Oh Mom, I've got to get rid of these old papers from last semerster!"  I thought to myself, "Did I hear that correctly?"  YES- there is hope!  My 14 year old will not live in a pig pen forever!  Now, if I can only get him to see that he needs to shovel his room out....ummmmmmmm..After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

Happy 19th Birthday, Blaine!

OK~It just seems like yesterday I was standing in a grocery store and an aquaintance said to me, "Sara, When are you gonna have that baby?"  I looked down and said, "I had him Saturday (it was Monday)."  I can recall that day just like it was yesterday.......In 19 years we have experienced a lot~ Here it goes~Things we have experienced with this young man!

• I remember the day we purchased a toy vacuum in KMart - Grandma was with- I was at the checkout and he threw himself down into one his tantrums (banging head on floor)- Grandma literally opened the toy vacuum, and he pushed the toy out of the store.
• I remember the day we were thrown out of Sears- I've blogged about that as well- The vacuum lady saleswoman did not like us!
• I recall how he would stand on a table in a restaurant and point at the ceiling fan.
• Vacuums and ceiling fans consumed a lot of his earlier years!
• I can recall how he went out to the barn- no lights- and it was dark outside.  He was petting all the cats at the cat food bowl-NOT he was petting an opossum..
• I remember the day he got behind the wheel of a car- scares me to this day!
• I know that cell phone jingle ANYWHERE!!!
• High School Graduation Day~ A proud moment!

These 19 years have went by VERY fast!  Here's to hoping you have a great birthday and enjoy everything that life has to offer you.  The world is BIG- take it all in!  After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

Going out to eat with the family should be OK, right? WRONG!

OK~  We headed out to our local Pizza Hut this past week-end.  Garrett wanted spaghetti and the rest of us could have pizza.  The usual, "Booth or table?"  We said, "Booth."  We had no clue that the people sitting behind us had the rudest, grossest mouths we had ever heard.  I'm telling ya, the meals at their home dinner table must be interesting.....Every other word out of their mouths began with the letter "f" or "s."  And they even had kids with them.  This family seemed to deem no wrong in any of the lingo at the dinner table.  Unfortunately, their kids go to school and wonder why they get in trouble for using these obscene words. Well, hello- it's what these kids have learned from Mom & Dad.

My message to parents:  Grow up, your kids are watching you ~ act like an adult!  Wow~ this Mom doesn't get it!  After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

Have you tried Country Bob's Barbeque Sauce~ it's a rockin'

               COUNTRY BOBS~ SURE ROCKED THIS HOUSE~ YOU GOTTA TRY THIS !

OK~  I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to experience what Country Bobs has to offer in the line of sauces!  Wow, it's some good tasting stuff!  Now, some of you know, I am not a fancy cook by any means. 

 

A homemade burger, with some onion rings, and some tangy Country Bobs All Purpose Sauce, made a pretty darn good burger!  Fairly simple, anyone can enjoy something like this!  Yesterday we had friend chicken with it- my boys like to throw barbecue sauce on their chicken and Country Bobs All Purpose Sauce sure agreed with their taste buds!  

It was in 1968 when Country Bobs began experimenting with different, tasty sauces.  In 1982, Country Bobs became what it is known today.  You can find this fancy all purpose sauce, along with other tangy sauces in stores near you.  Through Country Bobs web site, you can locate a store near you that handles these products.  The recipes are plentiful and you will taste the "love" that goes into each bottle of sauce that is made just for you!

Treat yourself, go online and check out Country Bobs .  In the upper right hand corner, there is a little box that you can click on to give your family the opportunity to try Country Bobs!  My family enjoyed Country Bobs All Purpose Sauce and I'm sure yours will too!  From hats, to recipes, to unique salt seasonings;  Country Bobs will find your dinner table to be pleasing to your taste buds, as it was to ours. What are you waiting for?  Head on over to Country Bobs and find something to "wow" your dinner table! After All, It's All In a Mom's Day, Right?

 I did receive two complimentary bottles of All Purpose Sauce for review purposes.  The opinions expressed here are mine, and not the opinion of anyone else.  I did not receive any compensation/payment for posting this post.

Are you a Harsh Critic~Domino's Pizza is waiting for you with a $20 Gift Card!

Domino's Pizza is Celebrating 50 years in the Pizza Business~ and they've got a new taste!  Domino's wants you to experience their new mouth watering pizza.  Try it, you will be delighted that you did.  The sauce is sweeter, the crust is golden with a hint of garlic seasoning and who doesn't love a little Provolone cheese with 100% Shredded Mozzarella Cheese?  I personally LOVE a sweet sauce, and this new "recipe" sure satisfies my taste buds!

You may be one of the "harshest critics" as well- BUT- give it a try!  I think you will be glad you did.  Domino's Pizza is affordable and a great value with an awesome kick to it!  So, if you are wondering what is for supper tonight- Give Domino's Pizza  a call, or hop on line, you will be glad you did!

I can also state that during my last visit to my local Domino's Pizza Store, the customer service I received was extraordinary.  KUDOS to the folks that work in Mason City, Iowa~your rock!  There was a little discrepancy in my order and the matter was mutually resolved within a short period of time.  I left happy, and I do believe these folks were also pleased with the results.

The nice people from Domino's Pizza are offering a $20.00 Gift Card to one of you lucky blog readers!
Before you enter, make sure you have a Domino's Pizza near you! With worldwide locations, you probably do.

How to Enter:  Head on over to Domino's Pizza and check out the many types of pizzas that are available.  Leave me a comment stating what pizza you would order with a $20.00 Gift Card~ Pretty simple!  Last entry will be on Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 2010- 11:59 p.m.

Additional Entries:
Leave me a note stating each entry that you make.
1) Follow my blog All In An Iowa Mom's Day through Google Friend Connect
2)Follow both of us on twitter @saramomof2 & @dominos
3)Tweet about this giveaway on twitter- post the twitter link back here (you can do this once daily)
4)Leave me a note on one of my many other blog posts and let me know which one you posted on

On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Random.org will choose a winner!  Entries will be verified, as well.

Be sure to leave me your e-mail address- if you are a winner, I need to know how to contact you!  The winner will have 48 hours to contact me, if no contact is made, another winner will be chosen.

What are you waiting for?  Check out  Domino's Pizza and order a flavorful, saucy pizza for your taste buds!



The opinions expressed on this post, are mine, and nobody elses.  I did receive one large pizza from Domino's in the form of a gift code, online.