Where Have I Been??

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Hi! I'm still here! I haven't given up blogging, I've just been incredibly busy lately. Remember back in February when Dan popped the question?? Well, I have been hesitant to really share too much other wedding related info here because I want all the details of my wedding to be a surprise for my guests and after all, this is primarily a baby blog. That being said, wedding planning is beginning to take over my life and when ya have an incredibly active 14 month old that means something's gotta give. I will still be here, faithfully blogging, but I'm going to have to back down to about one post/week. I typically try (try being the operative word) to post 3x/week. 

So... what have I been up to??

• Setting the date! Drum roll please... as of June 28, 2013 I will be MRS. DR. WILSON!

• Booking the venue! Even bigger drum roll.... Azul Sensatori Resort in the beautiful MAYAN RIVIERA, MEXICO. Yep! You read that right. We are planning a destination wedding. 

• Booking a photographer and many other wedding related things from another country!

• Planning a trip to NJ to visit my parents and go dress shopping! This will be Sylas's first time on an airplane and we will be traveling solo so wish me luck.

• Deigning our wedding invitations. HUGE DIY project that I will share once they go out.

• Designing and editing a wedding website!! I'll share a link soon. 

• Did I mention I'm dress shopping within the next couple weeks... Yeah..about that. I've been running every.single.day. Huge thank you to my Aunt Mary for getting me that jogging stroller way back when I was still pregnant. 

• Reading about 6 different books. One is a great(ER) book called Greater written by my pastor that I'm doing a women's group study with. Two are wedding planning books and 3 are books to review and giveaway on the blog so be sure to watch for some great giveaways coming up soon.

• And oh yeah...being a mom and doing the regular household stuff...(that doesn't take much time at all....)

I know everyone is busy especially with the holidays creeping up. I'm not aiming for a medal here with my list. I just wanted to share with you why I've been kind of MIA lately and let you know I will be continuing to blog regularly once/week. Have a great weekend and don't miss me too much ;)

By the way, they reset the polls over at Top Baby Blogs. Thank you to all that voted last quarter! If you like what you see and read on The Birth of a Mother please support me by continuing to vote for my blog on Top Baby Blogs! It's super simple, and it's very quick...it's only 2 clicks! I'd really appreciate it. Just click the button below then click the owl on the left. You can vote 1/day! Thank you bunches!!!!

Oh, and don't forget to enter the Baby Boy Giveaway!! There are SO many prizes! Enter today. Contest runs through October 22!

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Its a Boy Giveaway Celebration!!

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In celebration of the newest member to the Young Mom's Deals family, Mr. Garrett Patrick, we are hosting a fantastic giveaway for your new baby, older siblings, and of course for the parents. Prizes are valued at over $1250! Hurry and enter if you'd like to win!

There are so many awesome prizes to win here! Thank you to Robyn at Young Moms's Deals for hosting this great giveaway and allowing me to co-host.

To check out reviews for all of the products, please visit YMD's New Baby Celebration Reviews and take a look at everything that we have to offer! Here is a breakdown of the prizes:

Prize Pack #1: For the Baby ($675 value!)

• 1 Arm's Reach Mini Convertible Co-Sleeper (Cocoa/Natural) ($190 value)
• 1 Beco Baby Carrier ($130 value)
• 1 Teething Tots Amber Necklace ($22 value)
• 1 pack of Swaddle Designs receiving blankets ($40 value)
• 2-pack Vitamins Baby Blankie Buddies ($16 value)
• 1 Triple Paste gift basket ($50 value)
• 1 Holistic Baby Sleep System ($45 value)
• 1 Buggy Love stroller cleaning set ($50 value)
• 1 mixed pack of Peter Rabbit Organic baby foods ($15 value)
• 1 mixed pack of NurturMe dehydrated baby foods ($20 value)
• 1 pair of Project Pomona Baby Jeans ($28 value)
• 2 products from Me4Kidz ($10 value)
• 1 Super Baby Bundle and $20 store credit to Bundles and Buzz ($60 value)

Prize Pack #2: For the Big Sibling ($350 value!)

• 1 PlasmaBike ($80 value)
• 1 kids rug from RugsUSA ($100 value)
• 1 toy from Wonderworld Toys ($28 value)
• 1 customized coloring book and placement from I See Me! ($22 value)
• 1 toy from Mudpuppy ($15 value)
• 1 Zoobies animal ($30 value)
• 1 mixed pack of BuddyFruits ($25 value)
• 1 Triple Paste gift basket ($50 value)

Prize Pack #3: For the Parent ($215 value!)

• 1 set of Bamboobies breast pads ($17 value)
• 1 set of disposable breast pads from Avent ($30 value)
• 1 nursing cover from Tommee Tippee ($33 value)
• 1 nursing cover from Bebe au Lait ($35 value)
• 1 set of Daddy Scrubs ($55 value)
• 1 Couponizer set ($20 value)
• $25 Amazon Gift Card

Young Mom's Deals would like to thank the following blogs for contributing to the gift card portion of this giveaway: Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, The Birth of a Mother, Michelle Wraps U Skinny, Confessions of a Messy Mama, and Blog by Donna. Contest is open to residents of the US who enter using the Rafflecopter form below between September 22, 2012 at 12:01am EST and October 22, 2012 at 12:01am EST. All entries will be verified. Winners will be contacted by email and must respond within 48 hours in order to claim their prize. The Birth of a Mother is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. See Rafflecopter widget for further terms & conditions.
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Project Nursery Party of the Month Finalist!

Pin It Whooo hooo! Remember a couple weeks ago I told you that Sylas's 1st Birthday Party was featured on Project Nursery? Well, I just got an email that his Sock Monkey Party is a finalist for party of the month!! Awesome!

Here is a screen shot from Project Nursery of what Melissa over at Project Nursery had to say about the party:

I worked really hard on all of the DIY projects and small details for the party, so you can imagine how excited and honored I feel to have the party be a finalist.

Here's where you can help: The finalists were chosen by the folks over at Project Nursery, but the winner is based on a vote. Please help us win by voting here! You can vote once every 24 hours!! (No sign-up or registration is required! Its ONE click.) I really appreciate every vote. Thank you all so much! The winner will be awarded a $50 Visa Gift Card which we will put into Sylas's savings account. :) While you're there be sure to check out the other finalists parties, too! There is some great competition this month!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow when the HUGE giveaway I was telling you about will launch!

Thanks again and don't forget to VOTE!

If you like what you see and read on The Birth of a Mother please support me by voting for my blog on Top Baby Blogs! It's super simple, and it's very quick...it's only 2 clicks! I'd really appreciate it. Just click the button below then click the owl on the left. You can vote 1/day! Thank you bunches!!!!

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