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  • It’s My Anniversary Week

    My first wedding anniversary is coming up this Friday and I am beyond stoked.  It might have taken us almost 6 years to get hitched but we finally did it.  And we did on our terms.  And I already kicked off my anniversary week right yesterday by choosing happiness. (Read the post.)
    I can’t put into words the overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel to have made it this far.  After all a lot marriages don’t survive their first year.  So, this is a huge milestone. 
    How are we playing to celebrate you ask?  Dinner, a little shopping, gift exchanging and a movie.  And we’re choosing to share this joyous milestone with Moo and JJ.  I know that a lot couples like to be alone on their anniversaries but we feel that it is important for us to show our kids that things like marriage need to be celebrated.  Also, I come from a family where divorce and unhappy marriages is very high.  I want to break that cycle.
    There are things you can do to rekindle your marriage other than divorce and finding another spouse.  I can tell you from experience that relationships are hard work and marriage is even harder.  It’s not going to be all rainbows and sparks all the time.  And there will be times when you feel like you don’t love your spouse anymore but remember love is more of an action than a feeling.  You just have to be willing to follow through and not get caught up in a “The Grass Is Greener Complex.”
    Anyways, just a little reminder that the first 5 of you to sign up for Plum District using this link will receive $10 in Plum Cash.  Plum District is a daily deals site specifically created for and with moms in mind.  They have some really awesome deals and I’m actually taking advantage of one of them and getting my first ever gel manicure!!  And making this deal sweeter is the fact this week (Mon- Fri) you save an extra 30% off any local or everywhere deal on the site for the Share the Love friends and family promotion.

    That’s awesome since they already offer amazing daily savings of 50-80% off.  So, don’t miss out on this great savings.  Find anything from restaurants and spas, to great deals on activities for kids and families.  Head over and get signed now!!

    Thinking back to your first wedding anniversary, how excited were you?

  • It’s My Anniversary Week

    My first wedding anniversary is coming up this Friday and I am beyond stoked.  It might have taken us almost 6 years to get hitched but we finally did it.  And we did on our terms.  And I already kicked off my anniversary week right yesterday by choosing happiness. (Read the post.)
    I can’t put into words the overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment that I feel to have made it this far.  After all a lot marriages don’t survive their first year.  So, this is a huge milestone. 
    How are we playing to celebrate you ask?  Dinner, a little shopping, gift exchanging and a movie.  And we’re choosing to share this joyous milestone with Moo and JJ.  I know that a lot couples like to be alone on their anniversaries but we feel that it is important for us to show our kids that things like marriage need to be celebrated.  Also, I come from a family where divorce and unhappy marriages is very high.  I want to break that cycle.
    There are things you can do to rekindle your marriage other than divorce and finding another spouse.  I can tell you from experience that relationships are hard work and marriage is even harder.  It’s not going to be all rainbows and sparks all the time.  And there will be times when you feel like you don’t love your spouse anymore but remember love is more of an action than a feeling.  You just have to be willing to follow through and not get caught up in a “The Grass Is Greener Complex.”
    Anyways, just a little reminder that the first 5 of you to sign up for Plum District using this link will receive $10 in Plum Cash.  Plum District is a daily deals site specifically created for and with moms in mind.  They have some really awesome deals and I’m actually taking advantage of one of them and getting my first ever gel manicure!!  And making this deal sweeter is the fact this week (Mon- Fri) you save an extra 30% off any local or everywhere deal on the site for the Share the Love friends and family promotion.

    That’s awesome since they already offer amazing daily savings of 50-80% off.  So, don’t miss out on this great savings.  Find anything from restaurants and spas, to great deals on activities for kids and families.  Head over and get signed now!!

    Thinking back to your first wedding anniversary, how excited were you?

  • Choosing Happiness

    These past few months, I’ve been going through an emotional roller coaster.  I’ve had deal with a lot regarding sickness within my family.  I’m also in the process of trying to solidify myself as an extraordinary freelance writer as well as working on expanding the YUMMommy brand.  Then pile on being a mom of two, a wife and a domestic diva.  You could say that I have my hands quite full.
    While, I started off strong at some point over the summer everything just kind of started to take its toll on me.  I found myself lacking true happiness.  Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t bummed all the time.  There were moments when I was excited or anxious and even moments when I felt ok.  And I’d been asking myself “why can’t I feel happy?”
    So, after a few weeks of asking myself that question, I decided to pray.  For me prayer is a place I turn to for comfort, help, and understanding.  Anyways, last night I was reading Live Your Best Life Now for Moms by Joel Osteen when I stumbled across this:
    Starting right this moment, I’m choosing happiness.  I’m not going to allow the negative and stressful things, people and situations get to me.  I have made the conscious decision to take back my joy.  We only get one life to live and I don’t want to look back on my younger years and think about all the moments, I didn’t truly get to enjoy.
    I know that my stumbling across that passage was not a mistake but a message from God.  And I hear Him loud and clear.
    What is it that you choose today?  Happiness, joy, love…?

  • Choosing Happiness

    These past few months, I’ve been going through an emotional roller coaster.  I’ve had deal with a lot regarding sickness within my family.  I’m also in the process of trying to solidify myself as an extraordinary freelance writer as well as working on expanding the YUMMommy brand.  Then pile on being a mom of two, a wife and a domestic diva.  You could say that I have my hands quite full.
    While, I started off strong at some point over the summer everything just kind of started to take its toll on me.  I found myself lacking true happiness.  Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t bummed all the time.  There were moments when I was excited or anxious and even moments when I felt ok.  And I’d been asking myself “why can’t I feel happy?”
    So, after a few weeks of asking myself that question, I decided to pray.  For me prayer is a place I turn to for comfort, help, and understanding.  Anyways, last night I was reading Live Your Best Life Now for Moms by Joel Osteen when I stumbled across this:
    Starting right this moment, I’m choosing happiness.  I’m not going to allow the negative and stressful things, people and situations get to me.  I have made the conscious decision to take back my joy.  We only get one life to live and I don’t want to look back on my younger years and think about all the moments, I didn’t truly get to enjoy.
    I know that my stumbling across that passage was not a mistake but a message from God.  And I hear Him loud and clear.
    What is it that you choose today?  Happiness, joy, love…?

  • Fall Is Here

    Today is the first official day of fall and I’m excited.  Summer was great but I’m not at all sad about leaving all that scorching hot weather behind.  I’m happily trading in my shorts and sandals for some lounge pants and comfy wool lined slippers.  I’m also looking forward to Halloween because it will be JJ’s first time trick or treating.
    I’m thinking that I want him and Moo to have coordinating costumes.  Like they could both be super heroes, scarecrows, etc.  Hoping that Old Navy will have those cute little cloth trick or treat bags like they did last year.  Some of the trees here are already changing colors.  I love it!
    The leaves just look so beautiful when they’re yellow at the tip but get closer to red the further up you go.  Yes, I’m some what of a nature nerd.  I see the beauty in simple things like that.  I’m looking forward to being able to do the hay rides this year.  Moo is older and will appreciate it and JJ will be sit still as long he can look around and see his surrounds.
    And Moo’s 3rd birthday is coming up.  I can’t believe she’s not a little baby anymore.  She’ll be starting preschool next year.  While part of me is happy because she’ll get to interact more with other kids her age and make friends, I’m also terrified at how she will adjust and then of course there’s her allergies.  All in all, I have a feeling that this is going to be a wonderful fall.
    What is your family looking forward to this fall?

  • Thankful Thursday

    This week has gone by super fast it seems.  Can’t believe that it’s Thankful Thursday again.  This week I’m really thankful for the cooler weather.  This summer was a scorcher and because of that we didn’t get to enjoy outdoors a lot. But now that fall is here and I don’t have to worry about my kiddies getting over heated or the heat making their eczema flare up, we can hit up the park on warm days and play outside.
    I’m also thankful for the new addition that will be coming into our family next May!  Still can’t believe that I’m going to be an auntie again.  I’m really happy that JJ will have someone closer to his age to interact with.   I’m thankful that my one year marriage anniversary is almost here!!
    I’m thankful for the new opportunities that are happening for YUMMommy.  The blog is growing, the Facebook page is picking up and I started a community on BlogFrog. 
    Now another note, I just want to ask everyone to keep Troy Davis’ family in prayer.   Let us honor him by continuing to stand up and speak out against injustice.  
    What are you thankful for this week?

  • Romance Wednesday

    Since, my husband and I didn’t have a traditional wedding, we never had a first dance.  However, if and when we do, we’ve both agreed that this will be our wedding song.  I think it sums up how we both feel about each other.  Take listen.s

  • Tell Us Something Good: New Addition

    I’m going to be an auntie again!!  Isn’t that good news?  My younger sister took a pregnancy test last Friday and it came back positive!   She and her husband are thrilled.  They go to the OB on next Tuesday to take an official pregnancy test and get her prenatal care started.
    At this point, I’m not sure if they have a preference over a girl or boy.  But when they stopped by to tell me the good news, they kept referred to the baby as a she.  After all, my mom had almost all girls.   Our brother is the token male.  So, I guess it only makes sense that they would expect their first child to be a girl right?
    Either way, I’m really happy for them.

  • My Weekend WrapUp

    This weekend I got to spend time with my husband because he was off.  We didn’t venture out because all of a sudden the weather went from being hot on Thursday and warm on Friday to freezing cold Saturday morning.  I kept thinking it would warm up enough to take Moo to the park but it never did.  And Sunday it was just as cold.
    However, my husband bundled her up and took her outside to kick around her ball for a little bit in the front yard.  Their playtime was interrupted by our arguing neighbors!!  I can’t tell you all how freaking happy we will be when we finally move the hell out of this place.  I get so tired of hearing my neighbors argue and slam stuff around.  It’s like if you’re not happy then somebody needs to move out.
    I did get a break from putting the kids to sleep.  I was glad about that because I was pooped.  I’ve been working on a freelance project, guest blogging and other stuff.  It felt nice to have a little down time by myself.  I also wasn’t as present on Twitter and Facebook.  It felt good to detach a little bit from the virtual world. 
    I got to make progress on my kindle reading list.  And Sunday, I was able to work on my coupon matchups.
    What did you do this weekend?

  • My Weekend WrapUp

    This weekend I got to spend time with my husband because he was off.  We didn’t venture out because all of a sudden the weather went from being hot on Thursday and warm on Friday to freezing cold Saturday morning.  I kept thinking it would warm up enough to take Moo to the park but it never did.  And Sunday it was just as cold.
    However, my husband bundled her up and took her outside to kick around her ball for a little bit in the front yard.  Their playtime was interrupted by our arguing neighbors!!  I can’t tell you all how freaking happy we will be when we finally move the hell out of this place.  I get so tired of hearing my neighbors argue and slam stuff around.  It’s like if you’re not happy then somebody needs to move out.
    I did get a break from putting the kids to sleep.  I was glad about that because I was pooped.  I’ve been working on a freelance project, guest blogging and other stuff.  It felt nice to have a little down time by myself.  I also wasn’t as present on Twitter and Facebook.  It felt good to detach a little bit from the virtual world. 
    I got to make progress on my kindle reading list.  And Sunday, I was able to work on my coupon matchups.
    What did you do this weekend?