November 2010 Archives - Momma Go Round

Black Friday Crash Course

November 30, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 1 Comment

I know I’ve been missing for a few days….but I have good reason.

Besides the wonderful holiday filled with good food and lots of family, I got a crash course in Black Friday Shopping.

I didn’t plan on this, it just sorta happened.

After leaving Thanksgiving dinner at 8:00 at my grandparents’ house (an hour away), I got the great idea to go to the local outlets since my BSF (best store forever) The Children’s Place was doing 50% off the WHOLE STORE! I mean really…can I pass that up?

Well, LJ was asleep in the car so BSB decided to come with me so we could tag team shop.

I did lots of pre-size shopping for LJ getting the basics he wears no matter what season.

4 pairs of jeans

4 pairs of chinos

2 pairs of cargos

3 polos

2 dress shirts

1 sweatshirt

drumroll please………

$94!!!!!

They were handing out 25% off coupons as you walked in, so I got an even crazier deal! No pants needed through 4T

When I got back, BSB was off in search of dress shirts, slacks, and new shoes. I, on the other hand, was about it pass out in the car, but the ANNOYING alarm kept going off in Ed Hardy every 2 minutes!

Does this look like a happy face?

Which in turn led to an awake LJ at 12:30! I HATE ED HARDY EVEN MORE NOW!!!

All hail Elmo on the iPod!

In the end, we had a car full of awesome deals and 3 very tired campers.

Cause if I hadn’t killed myself enough, I was up at 4:58 am to try and get a Cozy Coupe from Kmart (FAIL-O-POTOMAS).

But wait….there’s more!

After family pictures at the hideously early hour of 10:00 am (hey, it was hideous that day), LJ and I were off with my mom, grammy, aunt and cousin to the mall for another 5 hours.

So folks, sorry I’ve been missing. But if I ever thought shopping could kill someone, I just found out how.

Hope you had a FABULOUS Thanksgiving!

Filed Under: Adventures, Life

FREE Baby Slings!!! {Seven Everyday Slings}

November 24, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 7 Comments

If you haven’t heard of Udder Covers, then it’s past time to introduce you.

Udder Covers offers a great selection of high quality and super stylish nursing covers. With an adjustable neckline and machine washable, these are truly this momma’s best friend. I have the Maria cover that I got the last time they offered free covers!

Well today, Udder Covers’ sister company Seven Everyday Slings is offering FREE baby slings!

I can’t decide if I want to get the Black Magic

or the Northern Lights.

Heck, they’re free! I might get both!!!

All you have to do is pay separate shipping and handling for each one. So grab one for Christmas, save one for a baby shower, or do like I’m doing and hoard it for yourself!!!

Just enter “Thanksgiving” in the promo code box and click apply code. That’s it!!!

Visit Seven Everyday Slings now and get your FREE sling!

Filed Under: Deals, Fun

Branchin’ Out the Wardrobe Part II

November 23, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 11 Comments

This time, it gets real…

These things have scared me for-ev-er.

I’m not tall.
I’m not skinny.
My thighs touch and rub when I walk.
My calves are so muscular that boot don’t fit.

This has not been easy for me. I know it’s a lame-o thing to be bugged about, but I wish, just for once, clothes shopping was easy for me. I’m a big person in a short body. Everything is condensed making it super hard to find pants that are the right length, jackets that aren’t too long waisted, or anything with sleeves that don’t have an extra foot on them.

So ever since this skinny pants/jeans phenomenon hit, I’ve been extra screwed. It’s like when the “pants so low I can see your thong” fad hit….no pants for Nina.

Or so I thought!

This weekend was a magical weekend of child free shopping as you can see! I finally got to focus and find the right skinny jeans for me. I even got black ones too that I rocked in Vegas (but didn’t get a pic).

And look, I can even get them in my Fuggs (fake Uggs)! This is the only pair of boots I’ve EVER found that actually fit around my calves. I’m determined to find riding boots, but these will work for now!

To some it may seem lame to be so invested in a pair of pants, but some of you girls will feel me. So if you’re like me and have been avoiding trying something…..GO FOR IT!

Filed Under: Outfits, Style

What Happens in Vegas…

November 20, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 5 Comments

lives on forever on the blog!

This weekend I’m off to the FABULOUS Las Vegas with none other than my lil’ mommy!

The Lil’ Mommy and I in NYC seeing the Color Purple in 2007

I’m so excited to have my first girls weekend away since long before LJ was born. It’s been too long.

I can’t wait to see these…

and eat here…

and get pampered here!

Yeah, this is a spa….I didn’t believe it either!

So hang tight my blogger loves, I’ll be back shortly with all my adventures from Sin(less) City!

Have a great weekend!!!

Filed Under: Adventures, Life

I Know This Is Weird…..

November 19, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 6 Comments

but am I the only one who has a teeny tiny tinge of sadness about this?

(source)

Haha, I know this is beyond ridiculous, but it’s left over from my middle school crush on him that I guess still lingers just a bit.

And lets be real, I think I really want Kate more than William. I mean have you seen this girl’s wardrobe?

(source)

Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE me some BSB and LJ. I wouldn’t trade my life even for being a princess.

But am I the only nerd whose long lost fantasy just got crushed?

Filed Under: Life, Random

SUPER DEAL ALERT!!!!

November 18, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 1 Comment

TODAY ONLY!

Get your choice of four awesome holiday cards from my shop, Your Memories Captured, for only $5! That’s over 60% off the regular price!

You can choose from these great designs!

(Subway Art card available in all 3 colors!)

Head over to Groop Dealz now to reserve your card design!

Remember, the deal is only good for today, so don’t delay!

Filed Under: Deals, Fun

Pinecone and Pom Pom Berry Wreath

November 17, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 6 Comments

I LOVE wreaths!

My mom makes a super FAB one from different sized earthy/rusty colored ornaments. It’s uber chic

I’ve seen so many around the blogosphere lately that have just been amazing.

I LUV the Holly Jolly Wreath by Dave’s Wife from The Diary of Dave’s Wife.

The Let It Snow Wreath by Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Chirstmas is awesome! I’m totally diggin the pleated look and how easy and inexpensive it is to make!

And then there’s ribbons gone awesomely wild on Stacy’s wreath from She’s {kinda} Crafty.

Do you not die over those adorable little doves hidden inside?

So, after getting inspired by these gems (and a little help from Martha), I took a stab at my own wreath for the Thanksgiving season.

Pinecone and PomPom Berry Wreath

Materials

grapevine wreath

jute rope

pom poms (use varying sizes)

Rit Die (I used tangerine, wine and scarlet)

mini pinecones

scissors

hot glue

Soak pom poms in HOT die bath for at least 5 minutes. The longer they are in there, the stronger the color will be.

Remove pom poms from die and allow to dry on paper towels for at least 24 hours.

Wrap jute around top of wreath to create a base.

Cut three long lengths of jute and braid them. Make braid long enough to loop twice to become hanger. Knot at the ends.

Attach braided knot with hot glue to the back of the wreath.

Adhere pinecones and pom poms with hot glue. Use a teeny dot on the pom poms.

That’s all there is to it! I ended up using about 350 pom poms, so don’t expect to whip this out in an hour. It takes some time, but I think it really looks amazing!

Filed Under: Home Decor, Tutorials

It’s The Little Things That Make My Day :)

November 16, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 6 Comments

Let’s be real….life totally feel like a Merry (Momma) Go Round sometimes.

The same thing over
and over
and over again.

But then, out of the blue, something little happens that makes you realize that what you do DOES matter.

Today, one of those little miracles happened to ME!

Now you may be looking at this picture going “ok Nina, what was slipped into your brownies that makes you think this is a miracle?”

Well folks, this is proof, evidence, hard fact that I am actually getting through to my child!

I was sitting at my computer checking my email when I asked LJ ONCE, ONLY ONCE to go get his towel. His towel hangs in his room (since you can see I have the smallest bathroom in the world) and we’ve been working on him getting it when it’s bath time.

I came around the corner fully expecting him to be ignoring me as usual, but instead I found this adorable little face ready for his bath.

Yes friends, this was one of the proudest moments I’ve had with him. He listened, he really listened!

And when he saw how happy I was, he was proud too!

Filed Under: Family, Life

Holy Holidays Batman! {Holiday Card GIVEAWAY}

November 13, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 28 Comments

I swear, the holidays came out of no where this year!

Anyone else think this year has gone by faster than usual? Or is it just me with my endless cycle of meal, play, meal, nap, play, meal, bath, bed, repeat?

Luckily, I remembered to schedule our family photos a few weeks ago, so maybe, just maybe, I can get our Christmas cards out on time this year.

Because I love my readers SOOOOOOOOO much, I’m sharing the love with YOU!

Merry Merry Card

TWO lucky readers will win a personalized holiday card design from my shop! You can choose any you like….and just because I love you more than anyone else, you can even customize colors and fonts too (which is normally an extra charge!).

There are so many to choose from!

Poster Art Card

Love, Peace, and Joy Vintage Card

A Very Vintage Holiday Card

Subway Art Photo Card

Festive Dots Card

And MANY more!

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a separate comment for each entry

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3. Like MGR on Facebook

4. Blog, FB, or Tweet about this giveaway (one entry per post) and leave a link

Winners will be announced Thursday 11/18!

Filed Under: Fun, Giveaways

Rustic Thanksgiving Accents

November 12, 2010 By Nina @ Momma Go Round 10 Comments

As I’ve mentioned before, I have ZERO budget for holiday decor this year.

This makes me a little sad cause I want to make this year extra awesome since LJ might get what is going on.

But this does mean that it’s time to get extra crafty!

I made these awesome decor pieces (what else do you call them?) with just a few super cheap materials that I’m using for another project too! I know, I know, I’m so thrifty