Frugal Fridays: Free CD

Prior to yesterday, I had never heard of Monk & Neagle. And when I did for the first time, I thought maybe they were a children's group, like The Wiggles. But the blog said "Free CD" so I clicked the link anyway, because I have children, and they like free stuff,...

Guess What I Just Did!

I rolled over. Yup, all by myself! I AM THE MAN! So proud... Must brag... So excited! What's next? Crawling? SO ready for that. That's what I would say if I end up with The Mommy's personality. Let's try The Daddy's... Finally! I have accomplished my goal! 360 degrees...

New Domain Name Options

Click here for the original post and options presented there and in the comments that follow.In response to Paul's comment that dashes don't tend to work well in website names, I give you these new options:BethAndBabies.comThis one comes from Ashley and is a play off...

Wipe Your Feet

So I was playing outside on the balcony with my new tea set and water (my favoritest toy of all because of its mess potential). The balcony floor boards were all wet - I don't know how that happened. I came inside to get a refill (somehow my water disappeared the more...

Input Requested: My Own Domain

I think I've outgrown "Bethibaby". And, personally, I'm sick of the look of this template and nothing else Blogger offers makes me happy.So I'm looking into buying (leasing, renting, whatever) my own domain name and using WordPress and Ashley to make my blog more...

Works For Me: Grilled Cheese

Now, grilled cheese is usually one of the quicker and easier lunch meals, but it's just not quick or easy enough for me. So this is what I do: I grill it in advance. My toddler only eats half a sandwich at a time. So I make two full sandwiches (as much as my griddle...

Two Year Check-Up *Edited*

Olivia had her two year check-up last week. She's 28 pounds (rough guestimate; she was jumping on the scale) and 33 inches tall (again, not exact; hard to measure a moving object). According to those measurements, she is in the 50th percentile - as she has been all...

You Know What Hurts?

Teeth. Teeth hurt. Well, technically, the gums hurt. Specifically, when the teeth are puncturing the gums as they push their way up. I can't sleep. I can't be put down. Eating is my only comfort, so I must do it constantly. If I can't eat, then I must suffice by...

Lost Puppy *Edited*

I know I don't have near enough readers to warrant this, but I just can't NOT do it.If any of you are in or near Franklin, TN, be on the lookout for this adorable female beagle puppy. Her owners are really good friends of mine. They were passing through Tennessee on...