The Green Eyed Momma

Want to win a Hallmark Keepsake Ornament?  It is hard to believe that it is already that time of year, but Hallmark would like help you countdown to the holidays!  From December 1st through December 25th, you will be greeted each time you turn the dial, of the North Pole Countdown , with the voice of a jolly radio announcer telling you how many days are left till Christmas! We stopped by our local Gold Crown Hallmark, and were drawn to the beautiful Keepsake Ornament display that greeted us as soon as we walked into the store! This year they have three new ornaments that will help you count down each of the special days during December; Countdown to Christmas, Countdown to Jesus' Birthday, and North Pole Countdown .  Have you seen all of the exciting and new ornaments for 2012? (Make sure you pick up the 2012 Dream Book, and information on how to join The Keepsake Ornaments Club, for special offers and exclusive ornaments only offered to members.)...

Just in time for Halloween, are you ready to fold spiders and bats? Do you have money in your pocket, that just screams, "Fold me!?" Then this creative and amazing origami book is for you! I could not wait to open the hardcover Extreme Origami: Transforming Dollar Bills Into Priceless Works Of Art, and look at all of the awesome projects with full instructions. Are you ready to take the Extreme Origami challenge? Won Park's highly creative and intricate work has long been admired throughout the origami community. Despite the popularity of the form, only a relatively small number of talented, creative artist publish money folds, and Won Park is widely regarded as a leading master of this specialty. In Extreme Origami, Won Park uses U.S. dollars to create his amazing paper sculptures. The fiber content in currency adds strength to the paper and keeps it from tearing during the hundreds of little folds and bends required to make his intricate designs, ...

I am so excited to share with you the debut album all "MannFans," have been waiting for! The long wait is over, and the debut album  Roads is everything I hoped it would be; it is moving, uplifting, and romantic. Chris Mann, breaks out with "Roads," "Cuore," and "Falling," each unique with the clarity and artistry, that only Chris Mann fans know and love!  Roads  has an eclectic assortment of songs, ranging from  Willie Nelson’s  “Always on My Mind” and  Lady Antebellum’s  “Need You Now” to “Ave Maria” and  Damien Rice’s  “The Blowers’ Daughter,” featuring C hristina Aguilera.  The album Roads is available everywhere on October  30th, and join us as we applaud Chis Mann! This time last year, Chris Mann faced his make-or-break moment. “I remember it was Halloween night and my blind audition for   The Voice   was just a few days away,” Mann recalls. “I was a nervous wreck. I went to   The Voi...

We are bracing for Hurricane Sandy,  and want to let everyone know that we are not on the coast and not in direct danger. Our concerns are of flooding and the large trees that will fall; landing on homes, businesses and roadways. The last major storm knocked down trees and power lines, which took out power and road access for days. We are crossing our fingers, and hope there is minimal damage, and injures all up and down the East coast. Thank you in advance to the fire departments, police, government agencies, military support, red cross, and utility workers that will support, restore, and assist those in need. 

It's that time of year! Time to start thinking about the holidays, and making a Christmas list. The boys look forward each year to flipping through, circling, and dreaming about The Big Great Toys R Us Book ! The boys will not make a list for a few more weeks, but now that they have seen many of this season's new and exciting toys they have some great ideas! Thanks to last year's Great Big Toys R Us Book, my youngest only wanted a toy trash truck. I wonder what he will set his heart on this year? The boys spent almost an hour, studying each page. They wanted to circle and clarify exactly what they liked. I was surprised by a few items, and had to laugh when my oldest son tried to tell me that, "Some boys play with dolls, but just call them action figures." I smiled when my youngest son picked out a guitar, as my mother saved my Christmas lists and I was his age when I asked for one as well! They finished  and then asked if "Buddy and Max," the...

The kids are very excited to see that a few of the holiday Lowe's Build & Grow Kids Clinics are now open for registration! These kid clinics are FREE, and you get a cool patch for completing the project! At your first project clinic you are given an apron and goggles, and as you complete your projects you can add the patches to the apron. My two boys look forward each year to the holiday series, and we sign up as soon as the clinics are announced and open for registration! North's Sleigh - November 17th Sandman's Plane - December 1st Gingerbread House - December 8th Of course the big excitement is the annual holiday train, that is a three week series in December. We haven't seen or heard yet about this year's train, but the kids are already asking if they will be building one again this year? Does your family take part in the Lowe's Build and Grow Kids Workshops ? Have you built a holiday project together, like the holiday train?

Halloween is a much anticipated night for just about every candy loving child. But as children dream of skittles, snickers and starbursts; parents worry about the negative effects of all that candy on their children’s health, especially their teeth. Some families opt to hand out pretzels or raisins in lieu of candy, but let’s face it, that stuff just sits in the bottom of the pumpkin until the holidays – uneaten.  This year, why not give kids something sweet to put in their mouths that will actually improve their oral health, by r educing the risk of tooth decay and dental cavities ? SparX tiny bite-size fruit-flavored candies are a new sugar-free candy line is sweetened exclusively with all natural xylitol. Xylitol is an all natural sweetener derived from corn cobs, birch trees and other natural sources, and is similar to sugar in taste and texture, but with unique health benefits not found in other sweeteners. Xylitol contains 40 percent fewer cal...

Disney On Ice presents  Rockin' Ever After!  at the 1st Mariner Arena October 24th-28th Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney/Pixar film, Brave, competes to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel.  A chorus of harmless hooligans from Tangled unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn.  And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle's enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a rockin' remix of royalty when  Disney On Ice  brings this superstar line-up to Baltimore!  We arrived early for a very special opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse and Merida, before Disney On Ice presents Rockin' Ev...

The Vlogging Mommies are talking about Halloween Costumes! This we ek we are talking about your favorite Halloween Costumes as a child. Did your parents create amazing costumes for you? Was there a costume you really wanted? What costume stands out as being the best one you ever wore as a kid? Join in on the fun, and tell us all about your best Halloween costume as a child! Next week we are talking about your dream career! What did you want to be when you "grew up?" Are you in your dream career or job now? Were you in school forever to make that happen? If you could make a career change, would you? Join in on the fun, and comment below!  See you next Thursday!

Mikey and Daddy headed to school very early, to have breakfast together in the cafeteria, before school started. We did not know what to expect once they arrived, but we crossed our fingers! The guys were very happy to find lots of fruit and donuts. Mikey was so excited, and reminded Daddy to pictures as Mommy and little brother were unable to go.  Thank you Mike for going into work late, so that you could share this special opportunity with our Kindergartner. I am thankful and honored to know how much you value this time with Mikey. I know that there were students that did not have "Dads" there today, and I know it meant the world to our son.

Disney On Ice presents  Rockin' Ever After!  at the 1st Mariner Arena October 24th-28th Jam to a Scottish jig as a group of royal contenders from the latest Disney/Pixar film,  Brave , competes to win the heart of headstrong, sharp-shooting Merida, making her ice debut! Experience a show-stopping performance as Sebastian breaks out of his shell for one night only to make waves with Ariel.  A chorus of harmless hooligans from  Tangled  unleashes musical mayhem when they get a visit from the sassy and spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally Flynn.  And, get your feet moving as the Beast and his castle's enchanted entourage take center stage in a spectacular show for Belle. It will be a rockin' remix of royalty when  Disney On Ice  brings this superstar line-up to Baltimore!       Visit  www.ticketmaster.com  or call 800-745-3000 and use promo code  6GROOTS to save $6 ...