Blog Swap With A Little Tipsy

I'm so excited to share one of my very favorite blogs with you today.  I think you are going to love seeing what all she has to offer her readers and will become a huge fan just like me.  But don't be like me and schedule a blog swap with her and put down the wrong date and she be on top of things and send you hers but you think you still have a week to send her yours and you don't, it's TODAY, and you once again realize what a horrible slacking blogger you are.  Nope don't be like me, be like Michelle!  I'm so sorry Michelle. 


Hi There! I am so excited to be here on Texas monkey today! I just love Shayna's beach chair cover and toddler book shelves. She is so talented!
Allow me to introduce myself: I'm Michelle, from A Little Tipsy here, taking the wheel for the day!

Nope not drunk (what a relief you will not be taking your tour with a drunk driver), I may or may not be a bit clumsy though.

A little about me, I am a SAHM with one crazy 3 year old boy, a 2 month old baby boy, and a big geek for a husband (don't worry, he calls himself a geek). I love keeping busy and sharing all my projects and adventures whether they be home decor, holiday projects, activities for the kiddos, or discovering how to get permanent marker off granite counter tops.

So, enough about me...here are a few of my favorite projects.

For Valentine's coming up, I have a few Man-themed romance ideas...







Or if you have a little baby at home and need some Stay Home Date Ideas...

I'm kinda sorta known as the treat girl. I am asked to bring dessert to every family gathering and even have a feature on my blog called Cereal Treat Sunday.







Or maybe you have not even begun to think of Valentine's because you are working on your New Year's resolution of being more organized, wherein my DIY Key Hanger tutorial could be of assistance.







Resolution to eat more healthy or lose weight? We've got you covered there too with our Fast Healthy Lunch under 300 calories.







I love hosting giveaways, like our current one for $100 to Tea designer children's clothing, so be sure to check in often!

Well, I guess that about wraps things up. Thanks to Shayna for swappin' it up and thanks to you for letting me be your tour guide today. Watch your step on the way out and don't forget to come visit soon!

All About You Link Up Party

It's Time For All About You Monday!

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Happy Monday Ya'll

Conversations With A 2 Year Old

Back when we were childless I swore that I would not become that mom who does nothing but talk of her child, tell stories at adult only gatherings, and push pictures onto strangers and know my boundaries.  I'd also refrain from comparing what my child could do and not try to trump stories no matter how much more awesome my kid was than yours.  I would roll my eyes at facebook posts of silly conversations or "funny stories" and think to myself, "that wasn't funny at all!"

So here I am with a child of my own and I really do try to stick to what I swore I wouldn't do so that I'm not eating too many of my words.  I mean I've got enough of a weight issue to deal with from eating too much fast food, I don't need to add to it with my own words ya know! 

But I did want to share this story although you may not find it as cute or funny as I.  My first edition of Conversations with a 2 year old:

Let me paint the picture:  We're sitting at the table for dinner and I'm done eating (Poppa hasn't made it home from work yet) and Monkey is working on her apple sauce.  As I sit and wait I pick up my iphone to check my email which is a no-no at the table but Poppa isn't there to catch me so whatev!

Monkey:  I wanna see I wanna see I wanna see I wanna see
(History for you.... she loves to look at pictures on the computer or our iphones so anytime we pick it up to use, she thinks we are looking at pictures and wants to see them)

Me:  I'm not looking at pictures, I'm doing some work.

Monkey:  Momma, your phone is poopy.  (Just another reason I'm ready to be a stay at home mom so that I can shelter her from older kids at daycare teaching her this nonsense!  BTW that's total sarcasm if you can't read it because I'm sure it's from us she picks these things up from, I'm just thankful she didn't say "Momma your phone is Shitty" because that's the kind of thing I or her Poppa, and by I or her Poppa I mean her Poppa, would teach her, cause we rock as parents like that!) (Also my phone really is poopy, I'm constantly complaining about it crashing and locking up)

Me:  Monkey, that is not nice, do not say that again.

Monkey: Momma, your phone is poopy.

Me:  Monkey, this is your warning, if you say it again you will be in timeout for 2 minutes.  Now apologize to Momma.

Monkey:  OOOOKKKKK, Momma, I'm sorry your phone is SSSOOOO poopy!

Once I gain my composure and can speak without laughing I simply say "me too baby, me too!"

Poppa and I are aware of the trouble this one is going to give us!!

Worthy of note, this is her "I am being good" look.  You know that grin is just screaming, I'm really thinking of how I'm going to conquer you in 3 moves or less!
So, do you have any stories you want to share to make me laugh and make me feel better about knowing my child is not the only one that is smarter than her momma?!

Happy Thursday Ya'll.

Beautify Your Blog Giveaway

Have you hit the gym yet?! Well there is NO NEED! Besides who really cares about shedding 5 pounds or even 10 pounds? What we all really care about is looking good and feeling better in general! Well BlogMania and Infusion Design Studios wants to help you do just that! We Want to Beautify your Blog for the New Year! Consider it a gift from me to you. This gift requires a little challenge thought, and I'm pretty sure it's the PERFECT challenge for YOU! Yes, YOU!

Here is what we are asking YOU to do!

Starting TODAY through January 14th at 11:59 am EST

YOU get to nominate a blog that you believe deserves and needs a makeover!


Maybe that blog is YOURS or MAYBE it isn't! We will have to wait and find out!

NOMINATE A BLOG HERE!

Please take the time to submit this form for your nomination.

What's up for grabs you might ask?

3 Ultimate Custom Blog Makeovers (WP or Blogger)

(Disclaimer: This does not include istock images/design kits.)

Who can Win?

1 Dream Team Winner

2 Winners from ANYWHERE

and there may be more, but you will just have to wait and see!

NOMINATE A BLOG HERE!

You are allowed to vote once per day!

On January 17th thru the 28th you can cast your votes for the Top 10 Finalist with Winners being announced on the 31st! There are several promotions going on throughout the entire month of January (view calendars for details), and to get you name on the list you better act quick!

Any Questions or Concerns? Want to know more about BlogMania or about Joining the Team for 2011?! Email me at Jes.InfusionDesign@gmail.com (preferred contact)

If you have any questions, DON'T HESITATE to email me at Jes.InfusionDesign@gmail.com or jeford2012@gmail.com

Happy Tuesday Ya'll

All About You Monday Link Up

Well I took a little blogging time off for the holidays to spend time with my family and catch my breath. I feel like I've been missing a part of me though with not blogging. It was nice to unplug for a bit but I'm ready to get back to my readers and my blog. I have some great things in store for you and I'm working on getting back to the basics of my blog which is crafting and tutorials and DIY projects for you, with a few giveaways and a few reviews. So I hope you enjoy it here this year! I trust everyone had a great holiday season as well.




So without further ado.......It's Time For All About You Monday!

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• Link up to your post, not to your main blog.
• Link up your craft, DIY, project, recipe, party, or post about you.
• Grab the button and put on your post or sidebar.
• Enjoy visiting other post link ups and learning more about fellow bloggers and tell them you're visiting from All About You.
• I will choose the features from those that carry the button on their post or sidebar and that visit and comment on the other link ups.

If you decide to follow me let me know so I can follow you back!

Happy Monday Ya'll.