My Susan G. Komen Soapbox

I'm going to get on my soapbox for a minute. And I hope I don't offend you.


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you'll be seeing more and more products in the stores that support breast cancer research, treatment, awareness, etc. Pink will be everywhere, making it difficult to leave the candy aisle without those too cool rosy M&M's .


While I truly believe supporting the research and destruction of this horrible disease is of great importance, I also think you need to be educated in the decisions you make.


Most (if not all) of the products and campaigns you see out there support Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You probably have also heard of Komen for the Cure, the Breast Cancer 3-Day, and other various runs/walks intended to raise money for the organization.


BUT, what you probably won't see reported is the fact that Komen is a huge support for Planned Parenthood and gives massive dollars to that organization every year. YES. The same Planned Parenthood that advocates killing children in the womb and performs HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of potential cancer-causing abortions every year gets beaucoup bucks from the very organization that claims to want to eradicate another form of cancer. Unbelievable.


Why am I writing all of this? To inform you. If you are a pro-lifer, a survivor of cancer, a witness of someone else's cancer battle, or even a pro-choicer who doesn't want to be duped, I URGE you to be informed and to put your money to use by another breast cancer research group. Even though Komen might have the biggest campaign, there ARE others out there! Do your homework and know where your money is going.


Ok...I'll step down from my soapbox now.

2 Chix...and 20% off!

Here we go...time to dig out the maternity clothes that I have and hit up my friends for the borrowings. I'm blessed with friends who lovingly lend out their clothing...you rock! :o)

At three months preggos, I'm surprisingly still fitting into much of my regular clothing...with the exception of tops. Many of my "cooler" or "modern" tops now hit me in the belly button region, and walking around with the lower-half of your belly hanging out isn't too cool these days. You can get away with it when you're 3, but not when you're 30.

On the flip side, I'm not too fond of many of the maternity tops out there. You're already feeling house-ish, and many tops take away the form-fitting, stylish look you're going for. With my first two pregnancies, I felt like I was wearing different colored tents from months 5 through 9. Not cool.

SO, SO, SO not the case over at 2 chix.

These people know how to make you feel good about the way you dress! From the 40-week skirt to maternity tanks, tees, and hoodies, you can look great through the whole nine months. They even have funny tees for dads-to-be. Go on over and check 'em out: http://www.2chix.com/.

Leave a comment here letting everyone know your fav item and what you'd stick on your pregnancy wish-list. ;o) I'm just curious what people like these days.

AND, if you find something you want to buy, here's a little treat for you: use coupon code SEEBESSRUN at check out, and you'll get 20% off your order! How cool!

This offer is good through October 31 2009, so act fast! And Happy Shopping!

Ode to Aimee Weaver

My friend, Aimee, is beyond creative.

Beyond.

Waaay beyond anything you can think.

This girl can look in a Martha Stewart magazine, see something she wants, say "Bibbity Bobbity Boo", and it's on her counter.

She can make someone's crap old stuff at Goodwill look like a million bucks.

She can take an old skirt and make her cutie daughter a dress out of it, for goodness' sake!

(Don't believe me? Check out her blog.)

Her creativity inspired me to do the dresser makeover a few weeks ago, and now this: I found an old memo board at Goodwill for $2...

bought upholstery tacks (which you can't see...my bad on the color choice) and some cute fabric at Wal-Mart (so cute, in fact, that I think it would make a neat skirt!)...

And wammo!

Now I just need to decide if I want it hanging vertically or horizontally. Oh, the choices!

Thanks, Aimee, for being a creative inspiration to many via your blog and your home decor. Keep it going!

Make Time For CHANGE!

As a busy mom, I find myself dreaming of an extra hour (or ten) almost every day. So many things are left undone, toys left laying out, chores unfinished...but there's more. There's so much more I want to do with my children: go to a petting zoo, stay a little longer at the library, bake cookies with my daughter. The list could go on and on.


So that's why I'm lovin' Frigidaire's new "Make Time For CHANGE" campaign. Not only does this company has a new line of appliances out that are designed to save time for us busy moms, but now they have teamed up with actress Jennifer Garner to kick off the campaign. Frigidaire is asking moms all over the world to use that extra hour we get when we turn back the clocks on November 1st and dedicate it to children. Visit http://www.frigidaire.com, pledge to make CHANGE for children with your extra hour, and Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. PLUS, you will be entered for a chance to win a new Frigidaire Professional double wall oven. Um, hello?! A new oven? Since the one I have isn't even big enough for me to use standard cookie sheets, winning one would be a dream come true!

So, go! Check out the details, pledge to use that hour for a child, and see if you win the oven! We'll probably be baking cookies on that Sunday...I'll keep you posted! :o)

Déjà Vu

Wow, this scene looks familiar...

Now, where have I seen this before?

Hmm...

Oh, right...like sister, like brother.

I can't find my pictures of Danae with the Vaseline, but for her, lotion worked just as well. What can I tell ya? My kids like for their skin to stay hydrated. And that's very important these days, with the cold weather on its way.

Wordless Wednesday

A (hard-working) Daddy and his boy

A boy and his dog

Too adorable not to post! :)

LAUGHTER!

I came across this video on a friend's Facebook post, and it was just the sort of "pick-me-up" I need lately!

With two kiddos, a puppy, a baby on the way, a house to maintain, and a job to be at, life tends to be full and worrysome. But watching this video makes me 1) thank my lucky stars that I didn't have four babies at one time ;o), and 2) remember to enjoy the little things in life and not take everything so seriously. Enjoy!