My Mom's Advice + Giveaway from Aquaphor

My mom (Babs) with the boys.

My mom isn't the kind of mom to tell you what you should or should not do as a mom.  She doesn't really even offer advice until you explicitly ask her for it.  I love that about her because there are so many people who shove their advice down your throat whether you want it or not.  


My mom's best advice was the kind that she never said, it's the things she did while raising me that I use in my daily parenting skills.

I never really understood all that my mother did or why she acted the way that she did while I was growing up.  I never really understood it all until now that I'm a mom.  For instance, when I was a kid, she would only let me sleep at a friend's house if she knew the parents.  I thought that was so dumb!  I knew the kid and the mom, wasn't that enough?  Now that I'm a mom, I'm so on that page!  My kids can't sleep at anyone's house unless we are friends with the family.  And to be honest, the only houses outside of family they are allowed to sleep at are our "Cuban cousins" house.  You know, the friends that are so close they are practically family.  

What piece of advice has your mom given you that you will never forget?  

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!




*Disclaimer:  Although I was compensated for this post, all opinions about my mom and Aquaphor are my own.

 
Alexis

Mother's Day Cookie Giveaway

Mother's Day is on it's way!  A day to recognize all of the wonderful things your mom has done for you (you know, like give birth to you).  Do you know what you are getting your mom?

Flowers are a staple gift.  They are "naturally" beautiful and they brighten your mother's day.  Have you ever thought of a bouquet of cookies?  They are perfect for the whole family to enjoy! (Or in my case, something I will hoard and not let anyone partake in!!)

Gourmet Cookie Bouquets have the perfect way to honor Mom on Mother's Day.  What better way to brighten her day than with fresh baked cookies?  Two lucky winners are going to win their choice of a Mother's Day Cookie Gift from over 40 different designs on this page.  (I love when you can personalize your prize!)

The Condensed Version of the Giveaway Rules (click here for all of them)

Use the rafflecopter widget below to enter the giveaway. The mandatory entry is commenting on this post, but once that entry is completed, various other entry options will become available. Any option is acceptable, but the number of entries per person are limited to the number indicated in the contest form. Entries will be reviewed and duplicate or incomplete entries will be removed.

NOTE - You must complete the specified entry task in order to be eligible to win the contest. If you hit the green entry button without completing the task, your entry will be thrown out (disqualified from winning the prize).

Giveaway sweepstakes is open to all residents of the 48 Contiguous States and only to those 18 or older!

Winners will be chosen randomly. Two winners will receive their choice of Mother's Day Cookie Gift valued at up to $80.  The designs can be seen on the Mother's Day Cookies page.

Winners will be notified via e-mail so make sure you provide the correct address. Winners must respond within three days of being contacted. If you do not respond within that period, another replacement winner will be chosen.

Giveaway ends at midnight EST on May 5, 2013. The sweepstakes winners will be announced by May 12, 2013.

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SO CUTE!

For the fashion savvy mama!

Which ones would you choose?  Don't forget to visit Gourmet Cookie Bouquets to pick out your very own cookie bouquets!

Alexis

Cheap & Easy Mother's Day Gifts

Mother's Day is around the corner.  A day for all you exhausted moms out there to be recognized and honored for all that you do!

In the past, my husband and kids have given me great gifts.  Perfume, flowers, DIAMOND EARRINGS....  Let's just say I've been spoiled.  This year, we are on a major budget so I won't be expecting any big ticket items.  That's why I've put together this list of cheap and easy Mother's Day gifts that would mean so much to me.


*Mommy Journal:
No, I'm not hoping to become the next "Bridget Jones."  I saw this somewhere before (don't remember where).  It's an unlined journal where your kids can write you a note or draw a picture each year.  What a great keepsake to look at each year on Mother's Day or any holiday really.

*Coupon book:
This is an ol' faithful.  I would love a coupon book with chores that the kids (and husband) promise to do.  I would just hope that they put enough coupons in it so that I can cash in the whole year through!
 


*Breakfast in bed:
My husband makes yummy breakfasts.  I would love a tray all decked out with a rose, hot coffee, and all the regular breakfast trimmings like you see in the movies.
 


*Alone time:
This one goes hand in hand with breakfast in bed.  I want them to drop off the breakfast & then leave me to my own devices.  Is that mean?  I love them.  I really, really do.  If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be a mom, so I really should want to spend it with them.  But come on.....I need a day off!


What are some ways that you want to feel appreciated this Mother's Day?

Alexis

Freschetta's Rally For Real Moms

With Mother’s Day only a few days away – Freschetta is launching its Rally for Real Moms Campaign to uncover how moms REALLY feel about motherhood and Mother’s Day.


What do I want this Mother's Day?
I want to spend a nice quiet day at home being pampered by the men in my life.


What do I REALLY want for Mother's Day?
I want a hotel room all to myself.  I want to turn my phone off and order room service and just sit and read or do nothing.  Doesn't really matter as long as I'm completely alone.  Selfish?  Maybe.  But I think I've earned it.


Check out how other moms feel about Mother's Day:









Oh yeah, I'm in the video!  Not really sure why I look so unhappy, but non-the-less I loved working on this project!




What do you want to do this Mother's Day?




Alexis