An Island Life An Island Life Full-time Mommy, part-time Flight Attendant, occasional wife . . . living a chaotic life in Hawaii. 
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WW: My Little Baker
2008-09-10 10:06:00 Thank you Princess Linen! For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom. More About: Baker
A Tropical Destination
2008-09-09 08:15:00 I’m really excited to have Sunsort Travel hanging out in the sidebar this week - sun & travel - what’s not to love? From the site: “The main goal was to provide two things: a comprehensive travel guide for tourists looking for sunny destinations from all over the world, and a forum for those same tourists ... More About: Tropical , Destination
Working for Minimum Wage
2008-09-08 09:37:00 This morning, a bunch of my friends and I were talking about our first jobs. One guy used to work at a service station (back when they provided service), one girl worked at McDonalds, and another girl in a popular retail store. Me? I used to clean classrooms at my high school. Thinking back, I realized that ... More About: Minimum Wage , Working , Minimum
Giveaway: ChatterChix
2008-09-06 11:58:00 Who are the ChatterChix? ChatterChix are girls 5 - 12 years old who embody the timeless values of respect, responsibility and friendship. They juggle homework, family, pets and after-school activities?just like any other young girl in today’s society. There is one ChatterChix from every state and they all have their own unique personality, likes, and ...
Aloha Friday #47
2008-09-05 08:24:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...
Potty Training Woes
2008-09-04 09:12:00 Since Baby Bug is supposed to begin pre-school next year, I figure I better get on it and start to seriously potty train her. I’ve been setting the oven timer to go off every hour to remind me to get her on the seat. However, we haven’t been having much luck. In fact, today when ... More About: Training , Potty Training
The Women Behind ?The Women?
2008-09-03 10:17:00 How do you view your female relationships? Do you see them as soul-mates, competition, or just friends to hang out with? Well, this is the main subject in the upcoming movie - The Women - scheduled to open nationwide on September 12th. From the site: “The Women is a fast-paced, witty and emotional look at all ...
Feeling Loved
2008-09-02 08:32:00 I’ve been fortunate to have received a few blog awards lately from some pretty amazing bloggers themselves. It’s always such an honor to know that someone has actually thought enough about me to pass these prestigious awards on. It’s what makes blogging all the more worthwhile. I Love Your Blog Award from Cool Baby Kid & ... More About: Feeling
Second Born
2008-09-01 09:48:00 Did you find that your second or third child tended to hit milestones earlier or later than the first? I always thought that Baby Bug would learn things more quickly because she loves imitating Girlie Girl. She wants to be just like her big sister. However, at 2 ½ she still isn?t close to being potty trained, ...
Giveaway: I Spy Private Eye
2008-08-30 10:42:00 I’ve never been very good at memory-type games. Maybe it’s because I just have too many things going around in my head. However, Girlie Girl’s life is a little less complicated and therefore is an expert at recalling things she’s seen. That’s why she really enjoyed Briarpatch’s new game - I Spy Private Eye. From the ... More About: Private Eye
Aloha Friday #47
2008-08-29 06:22:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...
Is It My Birthday . . . Again?
2008-08-28 08:55:00 When I went to work last weekend, I complained to DH about my Nintendo DS being taken over by a pair of tiny 2 year old hands. When I came home, this is what I found waiting for me: Woo hoo! Not only did I get a brand new DS but also a cool alarm clock ... More About: Birthday
WW: Watching the Sunset
2008-08-27 06:21:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom. More About: Sunset , Watching
The Responsiblity Project
2008-08-26 07:59:00 What’s your idea of a responsible parent? A responsible employee? A responsible friend? Well, that’s what The Responsibility Project wants to know. From the site: “We believe that the more people think and talk about responsibility, and even debate what it means, the more it can affect how we live our daily lives. And perhaps, in ...
My How Times Have Changed
2008-08-25 07:28:00 Now that Girlie Girl is getting older, I?ve been letting her play outside with her friends without me watching over her from the garage. It was a tough decision to make but I figured she could handle the responsibility. She knows that she?s to stay right in front of our house where I can check on ... More About: Times
Back-to-School Giveaway #8: Bilingual Fun - Spanish for Children
2008-08-23 10:46:00 We all know how important it is for kids to learn a second language and the best time for them to learn is when they’re young. That’s where Bilingual Fun: Spanish for Children comes in. From the site: “Our Mission is to enrich the lives of children and adults through effective language learning exposure. This will ... More About: School , Back , Back to School
Back-to-School Giveaway #7: Warm Biscuit Bedding Company
2008-08-22 07:05:00 Go back to school this year in style with Warm Biscuit Bedding Company ! They are currently promoting their School Time items and you just have to stop by and see and great things they have! Here are some of my favorites: From the site: “Imagine designing your baby’s or kids rooms exactly the way you want it….start with ... More About: Back , Back to School
Aloha Friday #46
2008-08-22 05:23:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...
She Speaks!
2008-08-21 09:04:00 Yes, at 2 ½ years old, Baby Bug is finally starting to speak in small sentences. Granted, it?s still hard to understand her and she does make up her own words at times but at least I know we?re moving in the right direction. In fact, just the other day she said, ?Momeee, dat my dee ...
Back-to-School Giveaway #6 - Stuck On You
2008-08-21 09:04:00 One of the things I don’t look forward to when it’s time for Girlie Girl to go back to school is labeling the endless amount of school supplies she’s required to bring. When I first start out, my penmanship is exact and legible but by the time I’m labeling the 10th manila folder, I can ... More About: School , Back , Back to School
WW: Thank you Kennedy Grace
2008-08-20 09:56:00 Get your crayon apron at Kennedy Grace ! For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom.
Back-to-School Giveaway #5: EZ School Supplies
2008-08-20 09:56:00 Have you started to tackle that school supply list yet? Girlie Girl went back to school earlier than most of the kids on the island so school supply shopping was a little tricky for us. And can you believe I had to go to 3 different stores just to find manila folders? Plain ol’ manila folders! Well, ... More About: School , Back , Supplies , Back to School
Back-to-School Giveaway #4 - Oompa Toys
2008-08-19 10:01:00 If you haven’t stopped by Oompa Toys before, you’re missing out. They have the most amazing selection of toys to bring out the best in your child - everything from art supplies to educational toys to getting ready for back-to-school. From the site: “We offer our constantly expanding collection of European wooden toys, baby toys, educational ... More About: School , Back , Back to School
Back-to-School Giveaway #3 - Let?s Get Ready Books
2008-08-18 20:27:00 If you have a child starting Kindergarten or First Grade, this is the perfect giveaway for you. Cedar Valley Publishing specializes in the “Let’s Get Ready ” book series for parents and children. These informative and educational books are written by Stacey Kannenberg, author, publisher, motivator, consultant, spokesperson and MOM. From the site: “As the “Get Ready to ... More About: Books , School , Back , Back to School
Learning to Ride a Bike
2008-08-18 09:02:00 When I was a child, everyone in my neighborhood knew how to ride a bike. I don?t remember how we learned but it was just something that we did. I had one of those pretty pink bikes with the long vinyl banana seats and colorful plastic flowers attached to a white wicker basket. You know ... More About: Bike , Ride , Learning
Back-to-School Giveaway #2: Cap Trappers
2008-08-17 10:06:00 Girlie Girl has decided to become an artist when she grows up. That would probably explain the tons of markers we have in every color imaginable. The only problem with this is that we constantly lose the caps and the markers end up drying out. Of course, we can’t buy just one particular color to ... More About: School , Back , Back to School
Aloha Friday #45
2008-08-15 07:13:00 Welcome to this week?s edition of Aloha Friday . In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I?ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If ...
Back-to-School Giveaway #1: Clothespins! Game
2008-08-15 04:55:00 Our family loves to play board games and Clothespins! from Briarpatch was great fun for everyone! You can have up to 4 players with each one having their own clotheslines (total of 3 lines) to complete. There’s also a deck of cards with various clothing items in various prints on them as well as cards with ... More About: School , Game , Back , Back to School
And the name of the store is . . .
2008-08-14 08:44:00 Wow, you would not believe how many comments and emails I’ve received demanding to know what store this was. You guys crack me up! Well, I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. The name of the store is . . . Kohls in Torrance, California. I thought this was an isolated situation but after reading all ... More About: Store
WW: Ready for My Bath
More articles from this author:2008-08-13 08:20:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom. More About: Bath , Ready 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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