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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Get Out And Vote!
2008-05-11 09:32:00 No, I’m not talking about the Presidential Race. Girlie Girl’s school is currently holding elections for a Parent Representative on the School Community Council. There are only 2 people running for this position and I have no clue who either of them are. So how do I cast my vote? Parent #1 is the current Parent Representative ... More About: Vote
Giveaway: Shop Ali Designs
2008-05-10 10:23:00 Ali Designs was born when owner and creator, Allison, wanted a solution to constantly having to pick-up toys and sippy cups that her daughter threw from where she was sitting. It’s definitely something that all parents can relate to! She started simple with an inventive toyclip and soon expanded into making hairbows, hairbow holders, and picture ... More About: Shop
Aloha Friday #31
2008-05-09 06:14:00 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 heavy or too thought-provoking. If you’d ...
Giveaway: Personalized Gifts from Dejaroom
2008-05-08 22:28:00 ** Don’t forget to check out my review & giveaway on The Rookie Mom’s Handbook at An Island Review! ** Don’t you just love the name - Dejaroom! If you’re looking for personalized items for your children, you have to stop by Dejaroom Gifts and check out their extensive line of products. You can find any ...
Mommy Blogs on The Today Show
2008-05-08 04:54:00 In case you missed it, Dooce was interviewed on The Today Show by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb regarding the Mommy Blogging Phenomenon. Towards the end, Kathie Lee questioned how smart is it for Heather to blog about her daughter, Leta, for safety reasons. This has sparked an outrage within the blogsophere since Kathie ... More About: Blogs , Today Show
I Love Free Shipping!
2008-05-07 19:58:00 As most of you know, I’m a big online shopper. I love being able to sit in my pjs and browse to my heart’s content while the kids happily play outside. It sure beats getting everyone ready, packing up the many baby essentials, driving in traffic, and circling for parking only to have Baby Bug ... More About: Love , Free , Shipping
Giveaway: Ladybugs & Lullabies
2008-05-07 10:49:00 If your daughter has fine hair, you know how hard it is to find clips that will stay put. And don’t they deserve to wear cute hair accessories as well? Ladybugs & Lullabies specializes in no-slip clips and bows that will grab on to even the most delicate baby hair without any pulling or pressure. How ...
WW: All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go
2008-05-07 07:06:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom.
Giveaway: Ad Spot on The Downtown Boutique
2008-05-06 10:01:00 Looking for a great way to advertise your online boutique? Well, look no further because The Downtown Boutique has generously donated a one month ad space on their popular blog. It will be a 400W x 100H banner ad to be placed in the spot of honor, right under the header image and above all ... More About: Spot
Go Type-Racer
2008-05-06 07:42:00 I recently came across a site called Type racer where you have to type some text taken from a book or movie. As you type, a little car will move along a path to show you your progress. If you want, you can even race against other random people. Needless to say, I’m hooked. They’re currently working ... More About: Racer
Giveaway: Twisted Silver
2008-05-05 08:51:00 Well, here’s another great giveaway from Twisted Silver - the imaginative trailblazer of the “convertible jewelry” movement. Three of their popular bracelets have just made the Top 10 List in boutique stores nation-wide and will be released for sale on Tuesday, May 6th. However, one of you lucky bloggers can win your favorite one right ...
Apparently, I?m Not All That
2008-05-04 09:57:00 I went to work today excited about showing off my new haircut and anticipated the “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” from my friends as I walked into the flight attendant lounge. Know what happened? Nobody even noticed! Whaaaaa! The only person that even made a comment was a gay passenger. He wanted to know if it was a ...
Giveaway: Stowers Swaddlers & Stationery
2008-05-03 18:53:00 Hey, remember Stowers Swaddlers & Stationery ? You know, that cool button hanging out in my sidebar? Well, they have generously donated a Swaddler in your choice of color - pink, blue, or yellow. How cool is that? As parents, we know how important correct swaddling techniques are especially in the early part of a baby’s life. ...
Visiting Sally Salon?s World
2008-05-03 07:13:00 Yesterday I had a hair appointment, my first one since December 2007. Yup, can you believe I haven’t cut my hair for the last 6 months? And now I remember why - I was there for 4 1/2 hours. FOUR.AND.A.HALF.HOURS! What parent in the world has 4 1/2 hours to spare? Luckily, my sister offered ... More About: World , Salon , Sally
A Picture Is Worth $1000
2008-05-02 19:14:00 Well, at least it is in the 5 Minutes for Mom’s Mother’s Day Photo Contest. This photo represents the day my life became complete. After years of trying and two miscarriages (one in my second trimester) we finally had our two daughters - the loves of my life. For me, this is what Mother’s Day is ... More About: Picture , Worth
Aloha Friday #30
2008-05-02 04:31:00 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 heavy or too thought-provoking. If you’d ...
Giveaway: Bring Me Up
2008-05-01 22:13:00 If there’s one thing I support it’s people taking it upon themselves to make some financial headway. That’s why I love the online boutiques at ETSY. One in particular, Bring Me Up, specializes in homemade items for everyone in the family. “Bring Me Up is meant to help you pick up your spirits and give your ...
Welcome Emilee Grace
2008-05-01 11:19:00 Woo hoo! Another new friend in An Island Life’s sidebar. Check her out - it’s Emilee Grace ! Emilee Grace specializes in essential items for the littlest members of your family. Launching in 2007, The Emilee Grace Company has found a way to balance practicality and style in all their products. Not an easy thing to do! ...
Post Updates
2008-05-01 07:54:00 There have been a few questions regarding some of my latest posts so I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer them. What is Hurricane Popcorn? Hurricane Popcorn originated in Hawaii and consists of buttered popcorn with arare (rice crackers) & furikaki (seaweed). Yes, I realize it may not sound appetizing but once you try it, ... More About: Post , Updates
Giveaway: NoteCardGirl Stationary & Accessories
2008-04-30 21:56:00 **Voting is now open for the photo contest at Are We There Yet? If you could please take a moment to stop by and vote for my entry, I?d really appreciate it! To vote, please click here. Mahalo!** NoteCardGirl, part of CarriesKiddieCloset Company, specializes in unique, stylish, and affordable note cards that anyone would be proud ... More About: Accessories , Stationary
WW: Gas Prices
2008-04-30 06:56:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom. More About: Gas Prices , Prices
Giveaway: Subscription to The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
2008-04-29 22:11:00 **Voting is now open for the photo contest at Are We There Yet? If you could please take a moment to stop by and vote for my entry, I?d really appreciate it! To vote, please click here. Mahalo!** I have so much respect for those who choose to homeschool especially since I know I could never ... More About: Magazine
Why Didn?t I Think Of That?
2008-04-29 10:20:00 **Voting is now open for the photo contest at Are We There Yet? If you could please take a moment to stop by and vote for my entry, I’d really appreciate it! To vote, please click here. Mahalo!** After yesterday’s heavy post, I decided to publish something light-hearted today. I received these in an email from ...
Photo Contest
2008-04-29 01:05:00 Are We There Yet? is having a photo contest where the winner will receive Closeup Shooting: A Guide to Closeup, Tabletop and Macro Photo graph by Cyrill Harnischmacher. Since I’d like to get more serious about photography, I would love to win this book! There’s no theme this week so I thought I’d enter a photo ... More About: Contest , Photo Contest
First Class Baby
2008-04-28 07:35:00 On my recent flight to the West Coast, we had a couple and infant daughter sitting in first class. Unfortunately, the baby started to cry as soon as they got on board. As first, the passengers around them gave them sympathetic smiles. However, those friendly smiles turned to disapproving stares when the baby would not ... More About: Baby , First Class , Class
Welcome Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary!
2008-04-26 09:07:00 If you look on the sidebar, you’ll see I have a new friend here at An Island Life. Phylana Stowers is the brains behind Stowers Swaddlers & Stationary . Through her many years of experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse, nanny, and of course Mother, she knows how hard it can be for new parents to ...
Aloha Friday #29
2008-04-25 06:57:00 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 heavy or too thought-provoking. If you’d ...
To Quit or Not To Quit
2008-04-24 06:26:00 Once a week, Girlie Girl takes a Hip Hop dance class. Now, since she’s so into High School Musical, Hannah Montana, & The Cheetah Girls, you would think that she would be enjoying herself, right? Wrong! Every week it’s the same ‘ol battle to get her ready and off to class. And every week ... More About: Quit
WW: Birds of Paradise
2008-04-23 09:38:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom. More About: Paradise , Birds
Nothing Much Going On Around Here
More articles from this author:2008-04-22 08:40:00 Believe it or not, I actually have nothing to blog about today. So instead, I’m going to point you in the direction of a few other interesting happenings around the Blogosphere. If you’ve been out of the country or hiding under a rock, maybe you don’t know that the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival is in full swing ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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