Archives for 2010

Shop the Sales – Budget Bootcamp Challenge #6

Monday, August 9, 2010 by Lolli 4 Comments

I’m back from BlogHer in New York City, and ready to get back into kicking my budget’s booty. (To be totally honest, I’d rather be sleeping the day away in my PJ’s). Before I left for New York last Thursday, I went on an enormous shopping trip to ensure that the kids would not go…

Top 10 Surprises of BlogHer 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010 by Lolli 12 Comments

After a half dozen cab rides through the crazy-busy streets of New York City, a sweat-your-life-away romp through the Central Park Zoo, more parties than I typically attend in a year’s time, better food than I ever cook for myself, and general fun with my friends, I am finally back home in the land of…

I Heart New York – PSF

Thursday, August 5, 2010 by Lolli 10 Comments

I’m blogging now from the Hilton in New York City, where I’ve already exhausted myself had SO much fun meeting my blogging friends. The bloggers here in New York City are different than I was expecting. Wetter, in fact. Actually, we are all wet and sweaty from the extreme heat and humidity here today. Hot…

WordFul Wednesday – BlogHer Addition

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Lolli 9 Comments

It was a year ago that I wrote a very excited post about winning a trip to Blogher10 from Mabel’s Labels. I can’t believe the time has come and I will be arriving in New York City for 4 whirlwind days of partying, classes, and meeting great bloggers. In a few hours, I’ll be heading…

Organize Those Coupons! – Budget Bootcamp Week #5

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Lolli 6 Comments

Could we really be into week #5 of the Budget Bootcamp challenge? Yes, we could. This week, the challenge was simple. Or was it? Hmm. Maybe it wasn’t so simple. The Challenge: You’ve started collecting coupons. Now it’s time to organize those coupons! So let me get this straight. My trusty old envelope isn’t going…

The S’mores Road Trip to BlogHer

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Lolli 10 Comments

My family and I have quite a history with s’mores. We love them and make them quite often. Whether we’re making them during a power outage over candle flame….. Or making really good use out of old Spanish homework….. Or making s’mores in the kitchen with extended family….. We love s’mores. Who doesn’t? Ok, I…

Last Minute BlogHer To-Do List

Monday, August 2, 2010 by Lolli 15 Comments

I am heading out to BlogHer in New York City in just over 2 days. I am SO excited. But I admit that I’m a little stressed, too. There are a few things still left to do before I head on the Hershey’s DC bloggers mega train to New York on Thursday morning (more details…

How Do You Define Vacation?

Monday, August 2, 2010 by Lolli 5 Comments

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine. Let’s face it – Vacation means something different to just about everyone. In fact, the definition of Vacation caused many a disagreement….or at least some unhappy campers…early in our family life. The challenge in planning a vacation…

Duh!

Sunday, August 1, 2010 by Lolli 7 Comments

Yesterday, I noticed that my lower back was killing me. The kind of back pain that elicits a scream every time I bend forward. (I’ve been doing a lots of knee-bending the last two days). I noticed the pain while I was at a BBQ/pool party, and figured it was from carrying AJ around the…

Summer Reception – GMYBS

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by Lolli 16 Comments

This week’s set of favorite shots is from Saturday’s very HOT (107 degrees!) but very fun and relaxing wedding reception. The groom is a personal favorite of CandyMan and mine, and the bride just happens to be Reese’s counselor at camp. In short, we love these guys and their family. Despite the heat, we enjoyed…