Archives for "February, 2010"

Posted by Melanie on 26th February 2010

The Word, The Weather and Without The Woman

(video posted at the end) Sorry for the sporadic posts, but as I let you guys know I am down under in Atlanta. But I have been having a great time with my hubby and his parents. I also have been having a great time with my hair! It has been looking incredible lately…but more [...]

Posted by Melanie on 24th February 2010

My Husband Has PMS!

Sorry about missing my post yesterday, but I was en route to Atlanta. Yes, I am comfortably in the country at my in-laws reporting today….but more on that later. This past Sunday after a relaxing and uneventful day my husband decided he needed to go to storage to get our luggage. It was almost evening [...]

Posted by Melanie on 22nd February 2010

Baby Bucket List

A few years ago I saw a movie called  The Bucket List. If was a cute film about two old men who had a list of things they wanted to do before they “kicked the bucket”. I have been thinking about my own personal bucket list. Of course I have one for when I officially [...]

Posted by Melanie on 19th February 2010

A New Woman In My Husband’s Life

Ok…so I am just getting in the house and have a ton to do…so I will make this quick. When I came home today my husband was in for a shock. He said I looked like a totally different woman. Why? Because I dyed my hair. I am now a dark brunette. This has been [...]

Posted by Melanie on 17th February 2010

93 Old Wive’s Tales, Superstitions and Myths About Pregnancy

In my obsession over pregnancy and babies I have come across quite a few of Old Wive’s Tales, superstitions and myths. Why are they tales and not fact: – They are not supported by science – There is no definitive answer to if they are true – They are based on cultural beliefs – Your [...]

Posted by Melanie on 17th February 2010

Homemaking Pains: Cleaning Out the Fridge

I hate it…you hate…we all hate cleaning out the fridge. Why? Other than the fact that it feels gross to rummage through old food and yucky spills, it is a thankless job. Growing up I remember always having a clean fridge, because if something spilled call mom. If something stunk call mom. If it was [...]

Posted by Melanie on 16th February 2010

Dieting Before Preggers?

-The Good- -The Bad- -The Ugly- (he-he!) Ok…as I have mentioned before I have gained a bit more cushion since our wedding. Chris loves it! I on the other hand am sick of my jeans not fitting (technically I have moved into an all dress phase of life…more to come on that). Well anyway, I [...]

Posted by Melanie on 15th February 2010

Is an Organic Home a Better Home?

Unless you have been living under a rock no doubt you know that there is a strong movement towards being green, eco-friendly and organic. All the talking heads are promoting and encouraging you and I to live a green lifestyle. I have nothing against this, but I do have something against some of the quality [...]

Posted by Melanie on 14th February 2010

Household Product Recipes – Worth the Savings?

In these lean times many people have cut back on their spending. Some in very unique ways. I personally have always been quite frugal, however, upon scouring the Internet I have found that I am not as innovative when it comes to penny-pinching as I thought. There are women who are masters at stretching their [...]

Posted by Melanie on 12th February 2010

I’m a Bad Bride: Wedding Thank-You Etiquitte

So here is my story…we we’re married back in October 2009. It was my goal to send out thank-yous right away. They were going to include a DVD of the wedding inside. Well, October went by, November went by, December…now it is February and I still have not sent them. Why? Well, I just found [...]