I really don’t know what to think about all the “plastics” controversy. I tend to be an optimist with pessimistic tendencies, so I believe the best in people and things with hesitation. I’d like to think that the government protects us and our children from the hidden dangers found in food and products, but with the current *ahem* administration, my faith is all but gone. Recently, the plastics and lead controversies have entered my house and business. I have just added two safe products to my store: The Safe Sippy Cup and Green to Grow BPA-Free Bottles.

I’m not really writing for shameless self-promotion; I really do want to know the attraction that people have that makes them beg and plead to get these bottles.

Are the bottles and cups I use with my girls really going to give them cancer, stunt their growth, and lower their IQ? What and whom should I believe?

I’m so confused.

What do you think?

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It’s time for shameless self promotion!

I’ve given myself a platform, so what better place to peddle my wares than my own blog. Plus, it’s good search engine optimization. A win-win for me!

Today, I’m hawking promoting the personalized stamps that I’ve recently added to my online store, Good for the Kids. Personalized address and name stamps are the PERFECT holiday gift. They are inexpensive, unique gifts that show you thought about the person you are giving them to for your holiday or special occasion. I’ve included some of the designs that are featured on the website, but there are literally hundreds to choose from for your personalized gift for someone else or yourself.

Great for holiday gifts, birthday, wedding, anniversary, bridesmaids, sorority initiation, or just because, these personalized stamps are sure to be appreciated of as a token of your thoughtfulness.

I know, I know, it’s only October, but to absolutely guarantee holiday delivery, start thinking about ordering now!

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Holiday Stamps and Gift Tag Stamps

Personalized Monogram and Name Stamps

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Thanks SO much for your support!

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The last few weeks have been a real education for me in getting to know my fellow peeps, Mommy Bloggers. I’ve been in the Internets world hot and heavy for the last year with my business site, Good for the Kids, an online retail store (*Self-Promotion Alert!*). But I’ve really stepped in it jumped into Blog World with both feet, arms, and head the last few weeks.

I’ve been blog surfing the Mommy Blogs for hours a day while my children were pouring milk on the dog and coloring walls reading quietly educating myself on what makes a good blog, what makes me pee and others laugh, and possibly making a bit of moolah from my blog. I’ve added tons of blogs to my reader that I check 20-30 2-3 times a day and have added most to my ‘roll. (If you don’t see yourself there, lemme know & I’ll add ya!) I am really upset that some other moms do to like being called a “Mommy Blogger.” Do they feel they are different in any way? Just a question.

So in my quest for the perfect blog (other than my own - expect a new design soon!), I’ve found some real gems. Here are some of my faves:

1. Blog Name: Nap Warden - Because I need her at my house to ward over my non-nappers.

2. She-Makes-Me-Cool-’Cause-We’ve-Been-Emailing-for-3-Weeks: BECAUSE I SAID SO - Everyone knows Dawn blog and her story. Don’t be jealous b/c she’s been my email buddy for 3 weeks. I pay her to be my friend. Well, at least pay to advertise on her blog.

3. I Can’t Wait to Comment (tie): BECAUSE I SAID SO - duh (see above), The Whole Family - I like her outlook and I might have a blog crush on her, and Busy Mom - I have a blog crush on her, too, and she gets me lotsalinks.

4. Pics - dooce - Purty pics of her family, stuff, and especially her dog.

5. Tagline - Mom-101 - “I dont’ know what I’m doing either.” Says it all.

6. Award Cherry Popper - VDog and Little Man - My new Cre8Buzz friend gave me an award just because I cried and whined for it. Thanks!

7. Product Reviews - Cool Mom Pics, Chic Mommy Finds (thanks for reviewing my stuff!), googababy, and Mighty Goods. I’m always up for shopping and having my own stuff reviewed, so if you wanna review my products, lemme know! (*Self-Promotion Alert!*)

So, to all you fellow women bloggers who think you’re too good to be called a “Mommy Blogger,” if you’re a Mom and you blog, you’re a Mommy Blogger, sucka.

I am PROUD to be called a Mama Blogger! (I’m called Mama, not Mommy, so I figured I couldn’t change my name for you people.)

Maybe I should make a t-shirt, “I’m a Mommy Blogger, Sucka!” Cause I have time for that while the milk in the sippy cups in the sink curdles.

To my surprise, I went to LB today just hoping to get a few new mom shirts (comfy, yet kind of stylish for the everyday trip to Publix, Target, & dinner), but I found, to my JOY, I’m now a size 4!

Well, in the new Right Fit sizing at Lane Bryant. I just like saying, “I’m a size 4.”

They had a whole section on their new sizing for curvy (ahem) women that is supposed to fit every curvy (ahem) body type. According to Stacey and Clinton, and now Tim & Veronica, you should try on lots of different jeans to find just the right pair. I usually just try on 1 or 2, get pissed at myself, and leave the store broken-hearted.

But today. Today was victory! I found jeans that fit! And leaving with a size 4 pair of jeans was the candied cherry on top. I ended up buying the Right Fit Straight Size 4 Petite (who knew?) dark wash jeans. Plus, they were only $39.95! For me, that’s expensive for 1 article of clothing. But, if they make my ass look good, and I can wear them for 6 months (I’m in Florida), they’re gonna be mine. I cannot WAIT to wear them!

Size 4… I just don’t want to know the equivalent sizing in regular jeans. I’ll just tell everyone I wear a size 4 and have them look at me funny.

BTW - This is NOT an ad. I wish it was so I could get paid, so if you’re listening Ms. Lane Bryant, I’m available. I’m just so happy I found these jeans.

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