tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:39:28 +0000twofer thumbs upproduct reviewcelebrationMom Centralvideoblog friendstwincidentsfunnyneurosesvlogtwinsgirl thingschoolgiveawaybabiescontestScaryMomStorytimechoresfamily timefoodgiving backgratitudewebsiteFrigidairehealthholidayinterviewlet it go TuesdayBlissDomDisneyFlipMr. Scarybirthdaychildreneco-friendlyMomCentralOne2OneTVWE CANYanni Voiceshobbypublic service announcementrandomtravelPacific Shaving CompanySubwayallowancebaby productscleaningdryerfitnessgasgreenhobbieskajeetlaundrymusicreadingshoppingtwittertwittermomsvacationwasherAffinityHalloweenJanineJared FogleSeatSnugSummeraccessoriesanniversaryawardblog blingbookfind me hereflashbackgiftgood friendshaircutillnessmememilestonemobile phonerantsafetysleepthankfultoysvolunteerweddingworking momsBaskin-RobbinsBlissful BuzzBloggers GiveCAVAChris MannDadMomSelectMotherloadMyBlogSparkParentiseSafewayThe Parent Bloggers NetworkTurn Off TV WeekType A MomUnileverYo-PlusYoplaitabout meappliancesattitudeballetbirthday partyblog swapbmommybooksbudgetcampcircuscoffeecompetitionconferencecraftcross postdiscountfamily phonefootballfunygrosshelphorsekids cell phonelibrarylosing itmmmomfluencemoneyorganicpollpoolreciperiding lessonssurprisetalentvotewinneryogurtReally it's two for the price of two with a 10% twin discount.http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-7603814794785774208Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:12:00 +00002009-07-22T18:27:55.741+01:00Click to see how we designed the new logo!My BRAND Spankin NEW site is up!And I can't wait to see you over there!After all my bitching in moaning in the last post, I'm so happy it's done :).What do you do?1. Stop coming here and bookmark http://twofermom.com2. Subscribe to the RSS feed over at Twofer Mom (click on the big coffee cup)3. If you grabbed my old Twofer button replace it with this:(http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/weve-moved-twofermomcom-is-live-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4274460861704254878Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:29:00 +00002009-08-01T02:46:44.904+01:00contestgiveawayWhere do you go to find discounted home accents like dining chairs, rugs, kitchen furniture, shelving and bathroom decor?Check out AccentFurnitureDirect.com - I just did.They have a lot of items I see in some of my favorite cataloges but the prices seem smaller while the selection is much larger!The people of CSN stores have even offered a $20 gift certificate to one TwoferMom reader to use http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/accent-furniture-giveaway-ends-aug-7th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-6739932855819202430Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:58:00 +00002009-07-16T05:22:22.566+01:00randomCall Waiting on Flickr by TanjilaI have to tell you a secret.We are moving.No, not my family... my blog...and you are coming with me (right? please say 'Right!').That is just one of the many things keeping me from here. Actually, the fact that I'm working on a new site AND I want to save my best NEW posts for the NEW site.So tonight I sit here waiting for a video to upload to YouTube {drumming http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/waiting-is-hardest-part.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-3697938929818871195Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:58:00 +00002009-07-10T03:29:25.590+01:00babiesblog friendsrandomtwinsImage: Uniqlo t-shirt by MshadesDear Readers...or what's left of you:I owe you an apology.I have been very slow and unreliable in my posting to this blog.Now, let me fill you in on all the crap that's been keeping from you:1. I Went on vacation...blahgity, blah, blah2. Went to see a friend who recently had her 4th childThis makes 4 kids, age 5 and under...so it was an I'm-never-complaining-again http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-sincere-apology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-3272223686659516781Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:18:00 +00002009-07-05T23:05:49.232+01:00celebrationI love my neighborhood.If you are one of my neighbors reading this, consider yourself loved...even if we occasionally disagree.I love the sidewalks.I love that kids play outside, sometimes in the street.I love that we can walk just a few blocks and hang out with friends.I love that a 4th of July parade and celebration is thrown together using email and everyone's willingness to contribute.It http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/july-4th-and-community-that-gives-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-9213536723336279266Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:33:00 +00002009-07-03T16:49:06.163+01:00momfluenceproduct reviewSummer photo by G Viciano Looking for some great products to make your summer that much more fun and enjoyable? Looking to pamper yourself while the kids are off at camp? Or maybe you're dealing with summer bumps and bruises. Momfluence has collected some reviews of great products that you need to know about! Check out what our reviewers had to say about these great summer finds. And don't forget http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4781564221554402023Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:43:00 +00002009-06-30T02:31:15.791+01:00FrigidaireMom CentralThey are red.They are large.They are high-tech.They are freakin' beautiful and I don't care if people read this and feel sorry for me because I'm so pathetically excited about a new washer and dryer.Frigidaire is in 'da house!Here is the whrrl.com story I did to document D-day...delivery day.Janine gets her #FrigidaireTeam affinity washer and dryerOff to sort and wash,JanineProduct provided byMomhttp://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/frigidaire-affinity-washer-and-dryer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-617807977588920960Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-06-23T14:11:01.468+01:00competitionhobbyhorseneurosesriding lessonstwinsM & L lookin' darn cute before their 1st horse showRiding at Potomac Horse CenterAs you may know, the Twofer have been taking riding lessons at Potomac Horse Center since September. It's a great place to start riding because they offer lessons as early as age 5 (Twofer have been asking since age 3!) and they are #1 in terms of safety and instruction. They offer a number of 'client shows' eachhttp://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/twofer-in-their-first-horse-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-1075386209174475394Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-06-16T07:00:08.041+01:00THANK YOU @DianeBirch and @steviegpro for coming up with music that is wooing my twins away from Hanna Montana and High School Musical!I kiss the ground you walk on.I throw roses in your path.I fan you with very large palm leaves and feed you grapes.I, in a word, owe you.(Whatev, 2 words.)Bible Belt is the debut CD from Diane Birch and has a great mix of music that we all enjoy. The girls ask forhttp://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/twofer-review-diane-birchs-debut-album.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4330539421261805590Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:52:00 +00002009-06-15T03:01:11.814+01:00anniversarybabiesDadLavender Fields in ProvencePainting my dad made for the Twofer before the were born.Here's what I did today:5 loads of laundryWent for a run while Twofer road their bikesCleaned powder room, kitchen & vacuumedWent grocery shoppingTook the Twofer to their end of year Daisy partyCleaned some moreDid about 2 hours of workHere's what I did NOT do today:I did not cry...yet. I did not really think http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/now-i-think-im-gonna-cry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5705590056508053272Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:16:00 +00002009-06-11T08:16:01.310+01:00FrigidairelaundryMom CentralvideovlogEveryone has a lot of laundry, I know that.But we have the dreaded ladybug.The thing may look cute on the outside but it's a huge, bottomless pit of dirty, stinky, moldy, icky, bacteria-thriving laundry.The ladybug is what we use for the girls' laundry and they fill it up 1-2 times a week. It measures 21 inches high by 17 inches wide. When filled it weighs about 25 lbs.Here's a quick video http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-will-frigidaire-affinity-washer-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-7862214553596176844Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:57:00 +00002009-06-10T04:20:10.382+01:00camppoolSummerworking momsBecause I don’t work full time, out of the office (because I do feel like I’m working full-time as in all the time!) I don’t like to pay for the Twofer to be in camp all day, every day. It’s expensive and I don’t need that much coverage. I have found a few part-time or half day camps and they will go there a few weeks this summer but not 5-days a week. Therefore I try to come up with a plan for http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-summer-survival-guide-for-part-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-1571102483865201613Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:20:00 +00002009-06-05T11:20:00.674+01:00Full post is available at Twofer Thumbs Up but I wanted to pass along the savings to the readers here as well...Award winning Kajeet is the perfect cell phone service for kids, teens, and especially their parents.Here's why:Kajeet has No ContractsKajeet can be used as a pay-as-you-go ora month-to-month plan. Kajeet has the best Security FeaturesKajeet's parental controls help parents set limits http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/cross-post-coupon-kajeet-perfect-phones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-9212182274423239662Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:21:00 +00002009-06-04T17:59:52.644+01:00birthdaycelebrationDisneyGoodies from the In-Room Celebration (read more below!)You've already seen how I'm a complete sucker for Disney Magic.But what made this trip extra special is that the Twofer turned 6 our first day at Magic Kingdom. We had planned this to take advantage of Disney's "Free on your Birthday" promotion thinking this was a real twin discount!What I quickly learned is that a birthday at Disney is more http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/why-you-should-celebrate-birthday-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-201237595104013682Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:16:00 +00002009-06-02T09:16:01.910+01:00birthdaycelebrationgirl thinggratitudeM and L 1st Birthday Dear L & M:With all the excitement of Disney I neglected to actually wish you a happy birthday here on my blog. Mark that as just another example of how your mother is not perfect. But you already knew that.So let me officially welcome you to your childhood years. These are magical years. They are magical because you will enjoy magic without worrying who else believes in http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/06/letter-to-my-daughters-for-their-6th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4676611443287054402Fri, 29 May 2009 04:12:00 +00002009-05-29T05:18:38.916+01:00baby productsgiveawayproduct reviewThis is a cross-post and giveaway from over at my Twofer Thumbs Up blog but I wanted to highlight it here because it's for my friend and neighbor._______________________________Everyone say Hi to my neighbor Sharina. (((waving)))Sharina has got a sewing machine and isn’t afraid to use it. Sharina, owner of BlankiesBurpsandBibs.com, is where I turn for last-minute baby gifts. And because I’m a http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/cross-post-giveaway-where-i-go-for-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4550540233917888082Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +00002009-05-28T09:00:07.166+01:00childrenMom CentralwebsiteWho do you turn to when you have questions and concerns relating to parenting? Most of us ask other parents – whether it’s our own mothers, or friends that have kids.Now what do you do when you have a question at 4:00 am? Some us still call our moms and best friends and wake them up. Another resource to try is Mamapedia.com. This site contains a wealth of information for moms, from moms. I http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/mamapediacom-is-like-encyclopedia-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-6897890419746990878Tue, 26 May 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-06-04T18:00:46.090+01:00birthdaycelebrationDisneytravelI believe in Disney magic.There. I said it.And, I cried like a baby during the Wishes Fireworks, but more on that later.Disney TwoferAs you know from my earlier posts we planned a trip to Disney World for the Free on Your Birthday promotion to celebrate the Twofer's 6th birthday. Last week we flew down Wednesday and only had Thursday and Friday to spend at Magic Kingdom but that was enough to http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/disney-magic-now-i-get-it-i-get-it-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5767866720861904711Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-05-22T08:00:08.846+01:00appliancesdryerFrigidaireMom CentralMotherloadwasherDid you know according to the Frigidaire Motherload Index* moms spend on average 28 hours per month washing dishes, and only 7 hours a month showering!You moms with newborns get a break here, but people, come on! We are living in our own stench while the dishes are sparkling clean?!?!?!How about this:Moms spend an average of 18 hours a month doing laundry vs. just 9 hours a month exercising.Or http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-you-should-care-about-frigidaire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5696498312114999036Mon, 18 May 2009 09:10:00 +00002009-05-18T10:10:00.544+01:00AffinitydryerFrigidairelaundryMom CentralwasherY'all saw the interview I did on WUSA 9 morning news, right?Y'all saw how I sortof hijacked the segment rambling on about the Frigidaire time-saving guarantee? (My apologies to Liz from Washington Family Magazine and Peggy Fox - I blame my nerves for not being able to spit it out!)Anyway, I thought I should take a minute to actually explain The More Me-Time Guarantee.Here it is straight from http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/frigidaire-more-me-time-guarantee-aka.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-54161821883539953Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-05-15T08:00:11.831+01:00celebrationMomSelectproduct reviewUnileverBaked Pasta Primavera via UnileverI'm just wondering if my fellow mom's feel the 'need' to arrange dinner plans (either cook or order) when they go out for a night with girlfriends.Do I plan the meals even when it's my Girls Night Out?Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.Usually, I do.It's not a guilt thing...these days it's a save-money thing. I'd rather cook something ahead of time that my husbandhttp://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/moms-night-out-who-makes-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5898090736179747255Wed, 13 May 2009 08:12:00 +00002009-05-18T15:53:22.413+01:00birthdaycelebrationDisneyvacationSo first I want to thank my travel agent/stress reliever/ Twitter friend @DailyJen who also has a very funny blog. I bought the Jet Blue tickets on a whim one day when talking with my friend Barb (otherwise known as my Flip Videographer from the Yanni Voices concert).Anyway, Jen saw me tweeting about Disney and came to my rescue! That is, if everything goes well...no sweat, right Jen?But even http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/help-disney-world-questions-need-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-844668964528711627Mon, 11 May 2009 16:13:00 +00002009-05-18T15:37:31.682+01:00FrigidairevideoI can only tell you that I was winging this from the minute I said 'yes'. I wasn't entirely sure of the topic other than I was there as a mom blogger. I wasn't sure what to wear. I ran into terrible traffic to the point that I thought I would miss the segment entirely. And I got lost, a little, on the way. Don't ask as it's a straight shot down Wisconsin Ave. but I drove right past it.Anywhoo, http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-wusa-9-segment-how-did-i-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-5920838526877956940Sun, 10 May 2009 16:52:00 +00002009-05-10T18:11:32.966+01:00celebrationchildrenToday I remember that there was a time I was not sure I would ever get to be a mom. Today is a day I remember the mothers who have lost their children.Today is a day to celebrate new mothers and future mothers.But mostly, today I will celebrate having the greatest family anyone could ask for.Today I woke up with breakfast in bed (egg and cheese on kaiser roll, sausage and fruit salad) AND the http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/happy-mothers-day-to-me-and-all-moms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6931242412612819520.post-4490343740505768846Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 +00002009-05-18T15:30:18.231+01:00AffinitydryerFrigidairelaundryMom CentralwasherI have been sitting on this little secret for a few weeks now and am SO excited to start talking and blogging about it!What does 'Frigidaire Test Drive Mom' really mean?Well, thanks to Mom Central I was given the opportunity to submit an entry explaining why I should be chosen to test drive appliances in the new Frigidaire line. Test Drive means I get NEW and I get to KEEP (squee!) in return for http://twoferthepriceofone.blogspot.com/2009/05/heres-big-newsim-frigidaire-test-drive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)7