What It's Like being Married to a Blogger: The Husbands Tell AllOur husbands decided to do a completely sarcastic free tell all on what it's like to be married to a blogger! Ben is married to me, Natalie, of http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com and Jeff is married to Mandy of http://www.houseofroseblog.com
Reader Q&AMandy of HouseofRoseBlog.com and Myself (thebusybudgetingmama.com) asked our readers if they had any questions or topics for us and we loved the ones that came in! Check out the full post to leave your answers for the questions in the comments or check out other people's responses! :) Blogging and Motherhood chit chat!
QUESTIONS:
-What do you do to distract your littles during the bewitching hour..you know that hour that used to be called "happy hour" before we had children?
- What is the best way to get followers to your blog?
-How do busy mama's like yourselves look so put together?
-How do I get my three year old son to keep his clothes on?
-How do you balance blogging and being a full time mom?
-How do you plan your meals?
-How after three or more kids do you stay so healthy?
-I'd love to know how you came up with the final names of your blogs?
Ohio Valley Bloggers Meet + Greet at IKEA PittsburghThe Ohio Valley Blogger Meet + Greet 2013- Hosted by Natalie, of TheBusyBudgetingMama.com, and IKEA Pittsburgh. July 9, 2013.
For all the fun details check out the full post!
http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/07/ohio-valley-blogger-meet-greet-at-ikea.html
Start a Blog-Resources & EncouragementMandy, of House of Rose, and I created this video as a pep talk for those of you who have been thinking of starting a blog! Check out the full post for resources!
Mommy Has an Angel VIDEOSharing my new venture..A Children's Book for Grieving Mothers - "Mommy has an Angel." A Book for a Grieving Parent- To help Mothers Heal and explain loss and heaven to their children. Inspired by my girls..Motivated by my best friend who I lost through an act of domestic violence. More information about this Project can be found on my blog:
Expert MothersI teamed up with Mandy of House of Rose to share our expert parenting skills. Are your kids as well behaved as ours?
Full Posts Here -- http://bit.ly/123nbrI
CJ EDUCATIONS EnglishPOP App ReviewSo excited to share what we thought of the CJ EDUCATIONS AP-- English Pop. More info coming soon about when it will be available. They also created play123 which my girls LOVE.
check out the full post on my blog!
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What We Would Do with A Million Dollars + Win 1 Million PLUS 5,000 every Week Mega PrizePublishers Clearing House Sweepstakes
What We Would Do with A Million Dollars + Win 1 Million PLUS 5,000 every Week Mega Prize - Visit blog post for link to enter!
BUMPED by BLANQI Reviewhttp://blanqi.com/ Excited to share my thoughts on BUMPED by BLANQI! My sister and her best friend's new line exclusively at Target.com for $34. Check out my post for the full review and details on getting your hands on your own!
SHOPPERK APP Reviewhttp://www.shopperk.com -- SHOPPERK Gave me the inside scoop on their new App which is available soon! You can see the full review on my blog: http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/04/vlog-smart-grocery-shopping-made-easier.html $100 GIVEAWAY going on till May 8, 2013
TheBusyBudgetingMama.comA little welcome video for my Blog! Check me out on http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com. Here's a little about what I blog about!
Baby Firsts- Cereal! (Created with Magisto)Created with Magisto (http://www.magisto.com). Magically turn your everyday videos into beautifully edited movies, perfect for sharing. It's free, quick, and easy as pie!
MOVING WEEKGetting settled into our new place. Unpacking is a little slower with kids ;)...
The Busy Budgeting Mama - Harlem Shakehttp://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com
Singing to New Baby Brother.MOVSinging to New Baby Brother, Micah.
Baby Bump #3Our Baby #3 is a busy bee! Weekly Baby Bump post on my blog! Documenting my growing bump.
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Sophie's birthday present from Grandma and Grandpahttp://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com
IKEA Big Girl Room Reveal-TheBusyBudgetingMamaPittsburgh Ikea and Natalie of The Busy Budgeting Mama collaborate on a Big Girl Room Makeover. Check out the full post for her shopping list and to see how the room came together!
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Pittsburgh IKEA Shopping Trip - TheBusyBudgetingMamaPittsburgh Ikea and Natalie of The Busy Budgeting Mama collaborate on a Big Girl Room Makeover. Check out the full post for her shopping list and to see how the room came together!
Bottom Dollar Food TheBusyBudgetingMamaA little video of my shopping experience at Bottom Dollar Food!
To see my full blog post on the trip..visit here:
http:///www.thebusybudgetingmama.com
Spring Memories 2012Life before baby #3 arrives! We can't wait to meet you..be ready to play. ;) Spring 2012 Memories.
Song: Majesty of Heaven by Chris Tomlin (acoustic version
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Spring 2012 MemoriesLife before baby #3 arrives! We can't wait to meet you..be ready to play. ;) Spring 2012 Memories.
Song: Majesty of Heaven by Chris Tomlin (acoustic version
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Baby #3March 17th 2012
Telling the girls that we are having another baby!
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Our Silly girlsour girls being silly at lunch.
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Girls at Lunchkids being silly at lunch
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Sienna jumping in cribNap time? I think that's a no..
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Thanks Mom Trends-Staples & Martha Stewart GiveawayExcited to win my first giveaway ever.. Hosted plenty but never win myself!
Big thanks to Mom Trends and Staples for hosting this Giveaway. Excited to check out all the office organization products by Martha Stewart..available only at Staples!
DIY-Cardboard CastleThe Cardboard Castle I made for my girls' Storybook Princess Party. 4 BUCKS! Tutorial on my blog. http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com
music: b. reith 'goodness gracious'
DIY DOLLHOUSE.movDIY DOLLHOUSE- Sharing the inexpensive options to make a cute dollhouse! How-to for the curtains, furniture, wall coverings and more!
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Life January 2012Baby Rule- If mommy sits..sit on her. #IGiveUp. Love these cuties. ;)
E-Mealz-GIVEAWAY.movGiveaway with E-MEALZ.. Check out post for full details!
http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2012/01/giveaway-3-month-subscription-to-e.html
Sophia gets straight hairSooooo many people have asked us if we
have ever straightened Sophia's curly CURLY hair..
NO. until today....
Today we decided to show her what all her vegetable eating had done! ;)
RoSK Review GiveawayA Busy Budgeting Mama Review and Giveaway of The RoSK Pouch by Rain or Shine Kids.
Stop by my blog to enter the giveaway and be sure to check out their site for more details on their products!
Christmas 2011-ONE.movChristmas Day 2011, TheBusyBudgetingMama.com
Christmas 2011-TWO.movClips from Christmas Morning 2011 - TheBusyBudgetingMama.com
Christmas Morning 2011.movChristmas Morning in our House! -TheBusyBudgetingMama.com
Saturday Morning Garage SalesHad a fun morning of Garage Sales. One of our finds...A $99 Ikea chair found and bargained down to $3.. Sienna is pretty excited about it. ;)
Sophie Singing Itsy Bitsy SpiderSophie helping me make up a Recipe for Halloween! Ritzy Spiders
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Busy Budgeting Mama Giveaway-Oreck.movA Busy Budgeting Mama Review- The Oreck Forever Series™ Gold Vacuum
Stop by my blog to enter the Giveaway!
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Looking to buy a vacuum?? Hope this review helps! Visit Oreck.com for mroe details
http://www.oreck.com/
Giving flowers to Mary "she will luv it!"This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Summer '06Summer 2006 - Dating/Engaged
Summer 2011Moments from our Summer. Celebrate Motherhood!
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Songs: Matt Kearney - Hey Mama & Count on Me
Life Lately-Celebrating MotherhoodLife Lately..via my camera phone.
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song by the script... This=Love
babies helping at lowesour sidekicks.
Baby waking up slowsisters after nap time
sisters at the parkthe girls love the swings
sistersthe girls helping us pick up supplies for some renovation projects. :)
High School Friend- Christmas in the City '03I have been searching high and low for this video of shannon from back in high school! I made this for her and all our friends as a Christmas Present back in 2003. I thought I would cry during it...but my heart is just so happy that I have this to remember her. I love you shannon! we all love you. I will cherish these memories forever. shannon you will always be remembered.
Tribute to Shannon-June 2011.movMy Best Friend. A Victim of Domestic Violence. Please say a prayer for her children and family and friends.. that they may know God's Peace his Healing love and feel the presence of their angel shannon.
My Favorite Pregnany #2 ItemMy blanqi body styler. A MAMA MUST!
sophia loves her holy water
Easter Greeting
Sienna Crawlingshe's mobile. game over! ;)
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CousinsThis video was uploaded from an Android phone.
CousinsThis video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Sienna and Jude. Cousins!This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Sophia doing her "Cool Voice"the shades go on and she turns into a different person.....haha.
cupcake toppers.movmy sophia "helping" me make cupcake toppers for my budget friendly valentines day photo shoot. Toppers from my Etsy Shop: Pretty Paperie Printables.....
christmas card photoshoot_0004.wmvour attempt at a christmas card photo
MVI_0371.AVIbig smooch.
MVI_0330.AVIchit chatting with mama
MVI_0141.AVIsophia giving mama smooches!
Favorite Beauty ProductsMandy and I each share our top 4 beauty items that we can't live without!
http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/08/vlog-mandy-my-favorite-beauty-items.html
MENTIONED PRODUCTS:
Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara-
http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/Full-N-Soft-Waterproof-Mascara.aspx
Step by Step Tutorial on Editing Photos with your PhoneHere's a step by step tutorial on how I use my favorite apps to edit photos on my phone! With a few little edits you can have bright beautiful photos to enjoy! Follow me on Instagram to see more of my photos! @thebusybudgetingmama
Apps - Snapseed & Afterlight
MICAH TURNS ONE!Micah's Transportation Theme First Birthday Party - More party details on the blog soon!
http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/12/micahs-first-birthday-party-video.html
Music by Rend Collective
Our IKEA Basement MakeoverWe teamed up with IKEA Pittsburgh for a beautiful and functional Basement Makeover! We needed a kid-friendly adult space. I will link to all of the IKEA products in our makeover post going live at noon on http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com
MOMMY HAS AN ANGEL- BOOK VIDEOMommy has an Angel is a Children's Book for Grieving Mothers. It's available for Pre-Sale on HTTP://WWW.MOMMYHASANANGEL.COM
VIDEO CHRISTMAS CARD 2013Christmas Cards didn't happen this year, so we filmed a video in our basement to wish all of our friends and family a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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Crock It Lock It ReviewIf you have a crock pot.. you need this! The Crock-it Lock-it is an awesome tool to help you transport without stress! I feel like I upgraded my crock pot. I apologize in advance for saying "boom" more than once in this video. ;)
Full Post is on my Blog!
http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/12/crock-it-lock-it-reviewgiveaway-vlog.html
Check out their DEMO of how it works!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-WLRCgzC_o
Backyard Dancing - Summer 2014One of my christmas gifts to my parents and my sister was this video! They had traveled through pittsburgh this summer for a day and we had video taped our impromptu dancing in the backyard. My mom had brought up dresses she made for my sister and I when we were little..the girls always love putting them on when she visits. The cousins dancing just melted our hearts! The lighting and shade was just right for a little dance party on the patio. When I made this my sophia(5) said that when I gave this to them..."they're gonna cry." and they did. ;) - ignore sienna's poor injury on the middle of her forehead..cousin accident moments before with a stick.)
Christmas 2013 in CharlotteA recap of our Christmas with family! First time in 5 years ALL of my siblings and our families were together. So fun! So thankful for these memories.
