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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! :D
I took an accidental break last week and I apologize. I promise I will catch up. :)
So since today is Valentine's Day, I wanted to talk about a topic that is very, VERY important when you are bringing a new baby into the mix, making time for marriage. When I was pregnant the first time around, I didn't know how to involve my Hubby into the pregnancy. I made everything all about me or the baby and I didn't do a very good job with making sure he didn't feel left out. I guess I thought because we were trying to have a baby that he was just on board. Yes, I was going through all these changes physically, but I wasn't considering how he was going through everything emotionally. And because I didn't address these issues when I was pregnant, SweetPea's first year of life was hard. I continued making everything all about her and didn't make time for him and therefore he didn't make time for me. So I have decided to share the ways that I made changes, so this time he didn't feel left out. Whether you planned your pregnancy or not, here are my tips that have helped us through the past couple years. :)


1. Make sure you still date. Restaurant.com is a great resource to save money on going out to eat. You can also have tons of fun by even staying home with the help of Netflix or RedBox. But you need to make sure you still make one-on-one time with your Hubby.

2. Tell each other you love each other often, even if you're mad. Sometimes you can't resolve the argument before you go to bed or your spouse leaves for work, but even if you are mad at them, you still love them.

3. It's okay to apologize and say you're sorry. Don't let your ego get in the way when you know you are wrong. Sometimes you think that something you may have done wasn't a big deal, but it hurt your spouse's feelings. Say you're sorry that their feelings are hurt and explain where you are coming from. Apologizing doesn't mean you are admitting fault.

4. Talk about what's on your mind. Sometimes just talking about the stress (even if it can't be fixed) can make a big difference.

5. Communication is key. Everyone says this and it sounds cliche, but it's true. Even when you are arguing you, make sure it is productive. Just because you are "talking" doesn't mean you are saying the right things. You're mad, tell him why and how you feel, ask him how he is feeling. It sounds simple, but communicating the right way can take years of practice.

6. Let your child see the resolve and see how much you love each other. Show your spouse you love them. Your child will learn how to treat their spouse (and how to be treated BY their spouse) from watching their mother and father. So treat your significant other how you want your child treated.

Okay, now it's your turn.
What are some ways you feel help a marriage when there is a baby on board?

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Happy Valentine's Day and welcome to the [2nd annual] Handmade from the Heart Giveaway Hop, hosted by the Blogging Mamas Network! I am so excited that one of my absolute FAVORITE shops has sponsored this giveaway! I am giving away a $50 Gift Certificate to Tutus By Gayle's shop! :D Just look at all the wonderful things my mother and I have bought for SweetPea over the years from her.










Entry is simple to win a $50 credit to Tutus By Gayle, just visit her website and comment letting me know which item(s) is your favorite. Please make sure you are following on Facebook and Instagram to see all of her cuteness and even some other fun giveaways! Open to US only, must be 18+ to enter, all winning entries are verified. Thanks for entering. Good Luck!



Now that you've entered my giveaway, make sure to drop by the other participating blogs for more chances of winning great handmade products! Each giveaway is valued at $25 or more. So hop around, have fun, and have a Happy Valentine's Day! :D

So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Handmade from the Heart participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

We have been taking a snow day. Since I am 34 weeks pregnant (35 on Friday) and Hubby had to work over night in case the power went out, SweetPea and I went to stay with the in-laws in case Snowmaggedon 2014 Part 2 decides to knock out our power & we were stuck at the bottom of a big hill of ice. I hope everyone is staying warm. I forgot my lap top and am posting from my phone, but I will hopefully get back to all the fun posts you are use to tomorrow. :)

I received the product featured below complimentary to provide this review. I received no other compensation. All opinions are my own.



Welcome to the "Whatever Goes" Giveaway Hop hosted by Mommy's Favorite Things and Mama's Baby Cupcakes.

This hop is an open theme so whatever the blogger wants to showcase goes!! After visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other bloggers and see what they have to offer! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner.




It is a yearly tradition of ours to buy our daughter a new pair of pajamas to wear on Christmas Eve when we read "The Night Before Christmas" at my in-laws and then for the opening of presents on Christmas morning. This year I made a "Night Before Christmas" basket, that included hot cocoa, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" DVD, "The Night Before Christmas" book, and of course a new pair of pajamas. I decided that the Brian the Pekingese® pajamas in pink were perfect to include because I love the philosophy behind them and she also got a very fun plush too.

Angela and Wes Bentley are the creators of Brian the Pekingese®, a full line of night attire and comforts for children and the families that cherish them. Inspired by the Bentleys' family dog, Brian, a fun- and affection-loving Pekingese who immediately took to his new human baby brother, the line is now available for sale in independent children's boutiques.
"Angela and I created the brand after we brought our newborn son home from the hospital," says Wes. "We were pleasantly amazed at how our dog, Brian, bonded with the baby and took to sleeping under his crib to protect him and barking to alert us when the baby cried. Brian instantly became our son's first best friend."
Adds Angela, who is in the fashion industry, "We see our products not just as products, but as a family lifestyle brand that is differentiated by promoting and strengthening the bond with and role of the family dog in young children's lives."



I love these pajamas. They are made in the USA from fine 100% prewashed cotton for comfortable softness and resilience to shrinking. The prints are vibrant and impart a sense of joy in the children who wear them. My daughter loves her "doggy pjs". The plush is one of her new best friends.



I am excited to share the opportunity to give away a Brian the Pekingese® Pajama set (color of choice, size 18m to 5T) & Plush! Entry is simple, just enter the Rafflecopter below. The only required entry is to comment, winning entries will be verified. Open to US only, must be 18+ to enter.

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Mama's Baby Cupcakes, Mommy's Favorite Things and the "Whatever Goes" participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.