Mommy Chronicles: Disney On Ice Dare to Dream

Posted on February 21, 2012 by
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Even though my son is almost grown.. Ok, he is 3 but anyway I’m still learning my way around this parenting thing. I know I won’t be perfect but I don’t want to mess it up either.  Even though I’m busy I try to spend as much time with my son as possible, sometimes too much time… Not long ago, I got a chance to take my boychild to Disney on Ice, Dare to Dream with the Chicagoland Mom Squad and we had a ball. The truth of the manner is I’ve always loved Disney on Ice as well as the Circus, now I just have a pint size reason to go. Check out a few pictures from our night out … Continue reading →

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National Wear Red Day 2012 x Bleeding Heart Project Launch Event

Posted on February 2, 2012 by
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You guys already know that I have heart disease you can read my story here. You guys also know that I started The Bleeding Heart Project after my diagnosis to help others learn about heart disease! Well tomorrow February 3, 2012 is National Wear Red Day in support of women with heart disease. This is my 3rd year participating in the campaign and I want it to get bigger than it was the year before so I need your help! Please put on your red and send a picture to info@bleedingheartproject.org. Check out our albums from the past 2 years here and here. Get creative put your children, your pets, whatever in Red… Check out a few of my favorite pics from last year: Lastly, if you … Continue reading →

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Review: Intimina Laselle Kegel Exercisers x Giveaway

Posted on January 19, 2012 by
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Alright ladies, I’ve always been a fan of doing kegel exercises. For those of you not familiar, kegel exercises are exercises you do to strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor,  they are often called the “love muscles”. These exercise help you to build your muscles down there, giving you better control during sex, childbirth, etc. I’ve been doing them for a long time now and I always wondered if I was doing them right or not! So when Intimina sent over there Laselle Kegel Exercisers, I couldn’t wait to give them a try. You can buy these balls in 3 different weights 1 oz, 1/3 oz. and 1.7 oz, they can be used together or separately.  You apply some of the Intimina … Continue reading →

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Mommy Chronicles: Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic Festival

Posted on December 29, 2011 by
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As a first-time single parent, I make it a priority spend family time with my boychild! Growing up, I didn’t get to have those precious moments with my parents, so I make it my business to make sure we get out and do fun things.. This week I took the Boychild to Brookfield Zoo to see the Holiday Magic Light Festival… Somehow my boychild was able to make it out alive, as his behavior was not the best! Check out a few pictures from our excursion: So, I know what you are saying where are all the pictures of the lights… Well between a 3 year old who won’t sit still and the cold weather this is all I can … Continue reading →

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From Swa-Rai Mommy and the Boychild….

Posted on December 25, 2011 by
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Swa-Rai.com & Oral B Stages presents… Winnie the Pooh Movie Viewing Party

Posted on December 13, 2011 by
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Last week Swa-Rai.com in conjunction with Oral B and Mommy Parties hosted a Winnie the Pooh Movie Viewing Party for the kids at Forest Park Public Library! My son absolutely loves brushing his teeth so this party was right up our alley! We kicked off the party with Flash Cards. The children along with their parents got a chance to participate in describing each flash card… The children loved this part and each them got to keep their own flash card! Up next it was time for snacks!! So you know what was coming next right?? That’s right it was time to watch Winnie the Pooh… After the move the kids colored Winnie the Pooh coloring sheets for their chance to … Continue reading →

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A’Vents by August & Friends Hosts Annual “Holiday Giving Brunch 2011″
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Posted on December 9, 2011 by
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Check out this great family event… Please have visit http://aventsholiday2011.ettend.com/ for more information! To get $5.00 off your ticket use Discount Code: SWARAI | Code Expires 12.15.11 Share

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Giveaway: Enter to win, “Voices Of Christmas” CD {closed}

Posted on December 8, 2011 by
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  If you follow my other blog Swa-Rai.com than you know, I’m the queen of giving things away! Since, I’m in the holiday spirit and to celebrate my new blog, I’m giving away a Voices of Christmas CD featuring various artists… To enter is simple leave a comment below saying enter me! Contest ends December 14th, 2011 at Midnight CST 1. My Only Wish (This Year) – Britney Spears 2. Let It Snow – John Legend 3. Jingle Bells – Kenny Chesney 4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) – Celine Dion 5. Do You Hear What I Hear? – Whitney Houston 6. River – Sara Bareilles 7. Last Christmas – Cascada 8. Christmas Day – Dido … Continue reading →

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The Zipcar Experience… Is It Worth It?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by
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I’m all about making life easier, if there is a shortcut I will take it.  A while ago, I decided to see what all the buzz surrounding Zipcar was all about. Essentially Zipcar is a car sharing program that offers more flexibility. Whether you need a car for a few hours or a few days Zipcar gives you the option. Unlike with car rental companies where you pay for the entire day you can get your own Zipcar for as little as a few hours. Check me out in my Mazda 3 Hatch…. The process was fairly simple you sign-up for your account at www.zipcar.com and once you are approved they will mail your keycard to you. Once you receive … Continue reading →

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The Boychilds First Circus…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by
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Last week, I took the boychild to see his first circus. We joined Sister Save A Lot and the Chicagoland Mom Squad for Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey Circus at the United Center. We had a ton a fun and even though I spent like a millions dollars, nothing compares to spending quality time with my boy! As I child, I loved the circus and couldn’t wait every year to go, so it was quite a pleasure to share this with my son. He thoroughly enjoyed himself, every morning since the circus he wakes up and asks if we are going to the circus again today… Check out pictures from the event below: Then they set this man on fire, my … Continue reading →

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