The Lomax 5

Monday, January 10, 2011

Follow Me, Chickadee Tuesdays! 01.11.10

The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom!, Stash Mama and The Adventures of Goober Grape and Monkey Man, One + One=Four and Carrie With Children have teamed up to cohost Follow Me, Chickadee!

Each week, simply stop by at any of these FIVE blogs for a chance to link up and meet new and exciting bloggers out on the interwebz!

All we ask is that you follow a few simple guidelines:

* Add a main link to your blog each week (Linky will open every Monday night at 10 p.m. EST and close at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday mornings EST).
* Follow whichever blog you like; all we ask is that you leave a comment telling them that you found them from Follow Me, Chickadee!
* You don't have to follow every blog that follows you...but make sure that you follow the blogs that really interest you!
* If you want to put the blog hop code or the Chickadee button on your Tuesday post on your blog, we welcome it!

*~In The Spotlight This Week~*

Lipstick & Lullabies

About Andrea, from Lipstick & Lullabies:

I am a twenty something Orlando mom and wife who’s driven, passionate and always seeking new ways to make my life and the life of those around me better. I'm definitely considered the "crunchy" one of my friends but the truth is, I'm a mixture of all the things that feel instinctively right to me as a mother, wife and woman. On Friday I could be sitting at the hottest Downtown brunch spot with my girls. Then by Sunday, I am sitting down with a new mom talking about which herbs are good for lactation! That's just me :) I decided to become a doula after my own amazing birth experience but I definitely consider myself a modern, trendy, fashion loving chick who will never be caught without her makeup done! I am absolutely crazy about my daughter and hubby! My beautiful family is centered on love, spirituality, closeness and creating meaningful friendships. I blog about it all and I wholeheartedly invite you in.

Stop by and say hi to this Chickadee and her family!

Interested in becoming a Spotlighted Blogger?
Contact one of us for details!

36 entries so far... you're next!

1. Carrie With Children
2. One + One = Four
3. Stash Mama
4. Sippy Cup Mom
5. Goober Monkey
6. Lipstick & Lullabies
7. A Mommy in the City
8. Surviving a Teachers Salary
9. The Elect Lady
10. Home Sweet Farm
11. Adventures in Estrogen
12. Homeschool Healthy
13. The Fat Lady's Cookbook
14. ThreeBoys: I follow back
15. My Weekend Visitor ~ Follows Back!!
16. Sprout's GREEN Family
17. My Adventures in Mommyland
18. Swagtastic Mama
19. Ramblings of an Empty Mind
20. FrugalLuxe *Follows Back*
21. T Town Tiffany
22. Confessions of a Vi3tBabe
23. oUr LiFe iN a cLicK
24. Three P's in a Pod
25. Mommy Head Adventures
26. bassgiraffes Thoughts- FOLLOWS back
27. if life was like a cupcake
28. Life with 5 dogs
29. Who's Your Editor? (Replies to Everyone!)
30. Love is everywhere!
31. Great Stuff! (follows back)
32. My Life -- SmookieStyle
33. ** CREATE WITH JOY - FOLLOWS BACK **
34. Some Kind Of Wonderful!
35. Thanks, Mail Carrier
36. Mommy Ink Well

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More Followers Monday

Welcome to Week 2 of More {Followers} Monday! Can't wait to start blog hopping! The rules are simple!

The Rules are Simple:

1) Follow the people in the first 4 slots {the Fourth Spot will ALWAYS feature a blogger who participated in the blog hop the week before} If you want the hosts to follow you back leave a comment on their MFM post.

2) Grab the button! Post it in your sidebar or in a post with a little something about you so everyone who comes to follow you has a space to say Hey, Following from MFM!

3) Have Fun. Make New Friends, because it's cool to be popular ;)

Our Guest Host this week:

To make it extra friendly and a little less awkward if you're following let me know by answering this question:

What's your FAVORITE must watch TV show?

About TheLomax5-

I'm a happily married mom of 3. My New Years resolution was to learn how to blog & meet some really AMAZING people! Please take a second and say Hi! I will TOTALLY come check out your blog:)

This is a Blog Hop! 31 entries so far... you're next!

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Always have a stash!

Another ordinary night at TheLomax5. I was starting to get dinner ready. Tonight we were having Shake n Bake garlic herb chicken, mashed potatoes and corn. DS9 was finishing his math homework at the table. DD4 was watching The Little Mermaid for the hundredth time. While DD1 was just cruising around pushing her baby Cinderella in her stroller. Then as I watched DD1 she gave me that face. All mommy's know 'the face'. 'The face' that tells you that she is handling her business. So I finished and put the chicken in the oven. I grabbed DD1 to change her poppy diaper As I yelled (I know I should have gotten it myself) at DS9 to get me a diaper in the bathroom, I hear the words all moms fear. "THERE ARE NO DIAPERS IN HERE!" No worries I thought. I yelled back "Go in the closet and get me one out of the diaper bag!" DD1 was laying on the floor and I was trying to entertain her as she tried to wiggle away. Then DS9 yelled back "Nope, no diapers here either!" That's when DH finally decided to chime in and said the words that all wives love to hear "Didn't you say you were getting diapers at the store yesterday when you were out. You knew she was running low!" Lets back track a little. DH takes the baby every morning to daycare. Before he goes he ALWAYS changes DD1's diaper since he gets her out of her crib at 5:45am. You'd think that when he grabbed the LAST diaper this morning he would've said something but.....here we are. Dinner in the oven and all I can do is run to the store and hope she can make it until I get back without having an accident.

So off I go. Grab my keys and hop in the car. I'm driving like a bat out of hell hoping and praying DD1 doesn't have an accident because I know I will NEVER hear the end of it. I get to the grocery store and go to grab my wallet out of my purse and...... NO WALLET! I did what any mom would do and screamed a few obscenities before I put my car in reverse to head back to the house once again driving like a bat out of hell. I get home and luckily DH has DD1 in the bath so if she goes she'll go in the tub. I quickly grab my wallet and once again drive like a bat out of hell back to the store where I finally was able to get my DD1 some diapers.

So why am I sharing this story, Well it's because I know I am not the first person this has ever happened to. What I learned is I should "ALWAYS HAVE A STASH" of CASH in my car for an EMERGENCY! So there you have it. Another lesson learned.

Alexis in her car

Alexis loves getting pushed around in her new little ride. Here she is with daddy on New Years. Until....

she runs away!!! HaHa

Sunday, January 2, 2011

More Followers Monday

Let’s start 2011 off right by finding some great new blogs to follow and getting the word out about your’s!

The Rules are Simple:

1) Follow the people in the first 3 slots {Next week the fourth spot will be given to a random person who entered the linky this week} If you want the hosts to follow you back leave a comment on their MFM post.

2) Grab the button! Post it in your sidebar or in a post with a little something about you so everyone who comes to follow you has a space to say Hey, Following from MFM!

3) Have Fun. Make New Friends, because it’s cool to be popular

This is a Blog Hop! 7 entries so far... you're next!

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

the lomax 5 - - Carolyn LeBarron Simply Chic Headbands Review & Giveaway

I just love headbands so much. Regardless if it's for my little girls or for myself having a headband in your hair will make any outfit complete. Plus, you can where them to dress up your hair or just hide your bed head. I found Simply Chic Headbands and she had exactly what I was looking for for both myself and my daughters.

Carolyn LeBarron has been a nickname that Carrie Barron had for years- so what better name for her headband collection! She loves headbands and everything "girly." She started initially designing for adults. After she received many requests from friends for a children's line she decided to branch out. She found out that the children's line are so fun and playful; she enjoys every minute of designing them.

I've personally ordered 4 different headbands for my girls and myself for Thanksgiving and Christmas from the holiday collection. These headbands were a hit and my girls received tons of compliments. I reached out to Carrie because I knew I needed to get the word out on her headbands. Luckily for one of my followers because she has graciously agreed to give two headbands of your choice away from her entire collection just in time for Christmas. What a PERFECT stocking stuffer!

For Thanksgiving Carrie custom made my girl's headbands with an Ivory Velvet headband and a chocolate Satin Flower

Here's a close up. Even another flower in the center out of pearls. So cute!

Here's Allison wearing the Holiday Christmas Tree Headband

Close-up of Allison

Alexis & Allison both wearing the Red Velvet Children's Christmas Headband with Felt Christmas Tree

Here's the kids annual Christmas picture with Santa. Both girls are wearing another custom-made Ivory Velvet Headband with a Burgundy Satin Flower.

Close-up of the headband on Allison

I even wore the Red Velvet Children's Christmas Headband with Felt Christmas Tree headband while Christmas tree shopping with the family. Shh...don't tell my hubby I posted this pic of us kissing under the mistletoe.

Carrie's craftsmanship really shows with the headbands she makes. You will love your headbands. Plus, there is a ***Holiday Special*** Free International shipping now through Christmas! For US customers it is FREE First Class USPS shipping!

Go to Carolyn LeBarron Simply Chic Headbands on Etsy
Prices Range from $9.00-$16.00

Use coupon code Lomax5 at checkout for 15% off your total order.

Carrie is giving one TheLomax5 reader their chance to pick two headbands of their choice.

PLEASE be sure to include your email in EVERY entry!! I need to contact you if you win!

(Mandatory entry MUST be completed FIRST for any other entry to count!!!)

1 entry- Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Visit Carolyn LeBarron Simply Chic Headbands and tell me which headbands you'd love to have.

(Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.)

2 entries – "Like" C o arolyn LeBarron Simply Chic n Facebook. (Leave a post on theCarolyn LeBarron FB wall and tell them you're from TheLomax5 and thank her for this giveaway. (Leave 1 comment)

2 entries- Add Carolyn LeBarron Simply Chic Headbands to your favorites on Etsy (Leave two comments)

2 entries – Follow me (@gmsantiago) on Twitter (Leave two comments)

2 entries - Follow Carrie (@CLBHeadbands) on Twitter. (Leave two comments)

1 entry – Tweet about this giveaway (Leave your tweet hyperlink, please!)

Include @gmsantiago @CLBHeadbands & a link to this giveaway in your tweet

(you can RT tweet 3 times a day w/ at least a hour in between then comment again!)

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway (5 entries, 5 comments)

**No other monetary compensation was received for this review. The views and opinions are strictly my own. Your results and views may be different. Giveaway will close on December 19th, 2010 at 12pm EST! Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will then have 24 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen.**

GOOD LUCK!