Hip Shoes

I confess. I broke my New Year's resolution.

I've never owned a pair of hi-top shoes. I splurged on my very first Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi Top Shoes!
















Buying them on sale eased the slight guilt I had for breaking my rule. If ever in Victoria, BC go check out the store, it's very cool. In the meantime visit their website: Baggins. My next pair will be these. And I think you know why.

Best Seat in Town

It's a feel good sensation to have the boys out of diapers and a real plus when they aim accurately in the toilet bowl.

The sound of putting the seat down brings no feel good sensation. BANG! Nope, Mommy Jo isn't going to tolerate that.

Daddy replaced the toilet seat with a new slow release seat. (Photo nicely illustrates the feature) This special seat makes me happy. It's noise free and the boys love watching the seat go down.

For all mommies with boys make this your next purchase!

Cuddled and Loved

During our journey of creating our family my sister presented us with this baby blanket.

"This precious child has brought us such joy. It wouldn't have mattered whether it was a girl or a boy. What means most is that it's a gift from above and all we must do is fill it with love."


I really thought becoming a mom would be so easy. In my case it was like doing a marathon every six months for five years. This blanket's words kept me from staying in the world of self-pity. The blanket has cuddled both of the boys. A true miracle, wouldn't you say?

Lash Out!

This AVON mascara doesn't glob. It's inexpensive and makes eyelashing easy! I had to call Debbie, my Avon girl, to tell her how much I loved it when I first tried it.

Oppose to when my boys where two years ago: P needing to be nursed and J needing lots of food, it was really hard to get some time to brush my teeth let alone have thoughts of putting on makeup. But now that the boys are functioning at a much higher level I get to beautify myself: brush the teeth, brush the hair and put a splash of mascara on! It's a great thing!

MAD HOUSEWIFE

This wine label caught my eye instantly so I had to buy it.

I don't drink wine 'cause unfortunately it gives me instant heart burn.

But if this stuff could turn me into a happy housewife I'd drink a case of it.

Since becoming a mommy I've forgotten how to be a housewife.

I'm just quite useless at it.

That said, if there would be a label out there saying Mad Househusband I'd get a case of it too.

You know, just to make sure it isn't just me needing the fix.

The Rag Bags

This is the first purse that I've owned to receive so much attention from women! It's a girl magnet! I've gotten so many compliments that I'm starting to notice when I don't get them! If I'm having a frumpy day slapping on this purse makes me feel stylish. Now that's a powerful purse!

Here is a picture of me and my sister with the same purse, shoes and skinny jeans. The novelty of dressing alike has yet to wear off, even living miles apart we can pull it off! Will we outgrow this "look-a-like fad"? Highly unlikely as we've been doing this since we were little girls and one of us turns 40 this month! Hint: It's NOT me.

Whose Bed Have These Boots Been Under?

Remember my 2009 New Year's resolution: buying clothes at less than $25 bucks?
I'm happy to report that I'm impressing myself. Even Daddy is impressed. And trust me if I can impress Daddy went it comes to shopping I know I'm rockin!

Last week I visited my girlfriend at her work. Which may have gotten her in a bit of trouble: I spent over 60 minutes chatting in her office! Apparently she gets paid to be there! Anyway, she was sporting these cool Lacoste runners. She found them at VV (aka: Value Village). I was inspired...

After my Thursday night yoga class I checked out VV. I scored! So much that I had to call my other girlfriend while I was throwing a pair of $5 jeans for James in the buggy! She laughed and said, "I love you! You're hilarious." I love her too.

So I got some cool stuff but my proudest purchase has to be these red boots.

These set me back $15 bucks!

While polishing my "new" boots Shania Twain's song started signing in my head:

Well whose bed have your boots been under?
I wanna know whose bed, baby
Whoa baby, tell me
Whose bed, yes I wanna know
You better start talkin'
Or you better start walkin'...

I can't help but think of the previous owners when I buy items previously used.

Did the previous owner of my boots outgrow them physically or emotionally?

Or did she decide that she will stick to wearing stilettos?

The African Calendar

My niece, who is a beautiful teenager, surprised me with an original calendar of African women for Christmas. Being a proud mother of James who was born in Africa I treasure this item.

Below each photo has a brief summary. Here is the summary for this photo:


Hamar woman, Ethiopia - Omo River Valley
The Hamar tribe raise livestock and crops. Hamar families frequently pool their animals and herd them together. The women and girls tend crops, and look after the homestead. For larger home maintenance projects - such as building a new roof - a Hamar woman will ask neighbors to lend a hand. In turn, she will provide homemde beer or a meal from an animal slaughtered specifically for the occasion.

A Timeless Beauty

This clock hangs on the wall by our kitchen table.
It's a great conversation piece among those who join us for dinner.
Discussions have been had on where and why it was purchased to who can read the time on it.
This clock represents to me Daddy's passion for manufacturing plus his love for unique items.
Daddy turns another year older today.
Getting very close to entering a new decade.
Like this clock, I think he is a timeless beauty.
Have a good one Mr. 39.

Mommy's Boots

I haven't owned a pair of rain boots since I was kid. I saw these while shopping at SuperStore in the kids section! If you are a size 6 in ladies you can fit in these! They look like pink bubble gums and the price...$16! It was a guiltless purchase!

Mommy Essentials...or so I think

I love having my very own mommy business cards.
I have passed on my mommy cards to the preschool teachers, the babysitters, and to new mommy friends.
I ordered my cards on-line at Nightshade Creations. (click on Nightshade Creations to visit their website)
You can design your card with your choice of layout, colour, and text.
I ordered a personalized memo pad for myself too. So I can pretend that I am an executive working downtown Manhatten!

For $30 it's a great mommy tool!