Alternate title for this post: "My Latest Obsession!"

My friend, SuperAmazingMommy showed me a Mabel's Labels product pamphlet during one of our "key lime pie/let's let the kids run loose in the toy room while we rant talk about how much of a disarray our houses are in laugh at some of our Mommy Brain moments catch up" days.

She showed me the amazing labels she got for her two boys. There were labels for sippy cups, for shoes, for clothes, for school bags...for EVERYTHING!

Bing! Bing! Bing! (That's the sound that goes off in my head when my eyes widen with excitement)

I WANT SOME OF THOSE FOR LITTLE ONE!!!

Well, all I can say is that I am now hooked. It's like one of those little secrets you never tell anyone. Shhhhhhhhhh! I'm addicted to Mabel's Labels!!! In fact, I not only got some for Little One, but I also got some of the Label Out Loud labels for two of her friends for their birthdays. Useful, practical, personal, and cool!

The sticky labels from Mabel's Labels are durable, waterproof, dishwasher safe, and UV resistant. Oh, did I mention how cute they are?!

Because I've been trolling all the Twitter updates, I found out that Mabel's Labels have just launched a new combo yesterday. It's the Ultimate Back-to-School Combo!

I know school *just* let out for Summer, but how great would it be to have all that back to school stuff LABELED!?! Better yet, if your child is going to be in daycare of camp this Summer, the Ultimate Back-to-School Combo is ideal for that too!

Included: Price: $44.00

Just thought you should know that Kady @ Take A Mom's Word For It is co-hosting a fabulous back to school event. Lots of cool back to school products, reviews, contests and giveaways coming up!

Check it out!

I entered a contest, totally not thinking that I'd win. The prize looked very interesting. It was organic mineral make-up by Orglamix.

To my surprise, I actually won!

Now, here's the thing about me. I used to live in the city, but now I live on a farm in a small rural community in Northern Ontario. I no longer wear high heels to work and I no longer wear expensive clothes. In fact, the only splurge in the way of clothes this year was a gorgeous item from Matthew Williamson. I say it was a splurge because now I never spend $80 or more on a top, but this was love at first sight and I never spoil myself anymore.

This beautiful Polka Silk Ruffle Neck Top is $730.

This Metallic Beading Gathered Top is $955.Obviously, neither of those tops was the one I bought.

Anyway, though I've quelled tamed my love for clothes and shoes, I still love make-up! I have a weakness for lip glosses, eye make-up, and all things pretty. When Alyssa @A Motherhood Experience introduced me to Orglamix, she became the enabler of my newest addiction. Thank you, Alyssa! ;)

Orglamix says on their Etsy site: "Zero Synthetic Ingredients: Orglamix products are proudly formulated without: nano particles, bismuth oxychloride, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals or parabens. PETA approved. I GUARANTEE you will LOVE Orglamix, or your MONEY back."

How can you not love that?

I won the Pure Mineral Blush in Tarragon, Pure Organic Mineral Foundation in Bocote, and Pure Organic Mineral Eye Shadow in Cappucino.

I just love the shiny, shimmery organic mineral eye shadow! Orglamix has TONS of beautiful shades to choose from.

Orglamix. Organic glam. I guarantee you'll love it too.

Thank you to everyone who entered the Loco for Loco Beanz Contest! A winner was chosen via Random.Org. We are pleased to announce that ModernMom is the proud new owner of 1 lb. of organic fair-trade coffee from Loco Beanz!

Congratulations! ModernMom, please contact me to claim your prize! I'll need your mailing info :)

Stay tuned for more great reviews, giveaways, and contests!

Little One is not a finicky gal. She will eat anything and everything. This said, she has very discriminating taste when it comes to... her sippy cups!

Believe me, I've tried a zillion and one different types of sippy cups. I've tried them all. She is a BornFree kinda gal through and through.

I once forgot her training cup at a friend's house (a half hour drive to the other end of the Island) and had to go back to get it! Ever since, it's been BornFree all the way.

Little One just learned how to drink from a straw two weeks ago. Perfect timing, because look what BornFree just came out with!
That's right, folks! It's the new BornFree Twist'nPop! We were sent a Twist'nPop Cup from BornFree and it just arrived today! Can I tell you how excited Little One was? Okay, Mom was excited too!

The Twist'nPop Cup is a 14 oz BPA-free cup with a silicone straw that folds into the lid when the cup is not in use. I'm a big fan of cups with lids, so this is a bonus for me!

The cup is ergonomically designed, so it is easy for child to grip and hold. All the parts are removable, so it's easy to clean (and it's top rack dishwasher safe)!

The thing I love about BornFree cups (apart from the BPA-free part and the fact that Little One loves them), is that they're leak-proof. We've been using the training cups and drinking cups and have had no issues with leaking and spilling. We've only had the Twist'nPop Straw Cup for a day, and so far so good!

We were at a friend's house and she wanted to get Twist'nPop cups for her two kids! I'm thinking that every kid is gonna want a Twist'nPop Cup! They are so cool. They really are!

Just when I thought I had this parenting thing all figured out (HA! As if!), it occurred to me that I'm not sure it's possible for one to ever have things all figured out.

I'm the type of person who always needs to be on the go. I need to get things done and do everything. Now that I have a little one, she just gets dragged along with me. To be honest, I don't even remember when we last had a day in of just chilling out at home and not doing anything.

On Saturday, we had a 3 year old's birthday party, a Canada Day parade, a bridal shower and a fish fry to attend. Of course, in true C fashion, I had to do it all.

By mid-afternoon, Little One wasn't looking too well. Her eyes looked really dopey and her cheeks were red. We stayed and enjoyed the festivities with friends and family. By Sunday morning, both Little One and I were terribly sick.

The moral of this story? Don't try to do it all. Learn how to pick and choose the most important things to do. Don't drag your poor 19 month old to every single event you are invited to. Babies and mommies need rest too.

When I was a kid, I remember the last day of school being bittersweet. I looked forward to having the summer off, but knew I'd miss my classmates, teachers, and being in school. Yes, I was a weird kid. I actually liked loved school!

Summers were spent going on family vacations, hanging out with friends, going swimming, and just having fun.

Our family used to go camping at Algonquin Park, Gatineau Park, and even down in the States.

What will you be doing with your kids this summer? Will you be taking any road trips? Speaking of road trips, check out my latest article here.

To all of my American friends and family...Happy 4th of July!

Thanks to everyone for entering our Wee Warmers Contest! The winner was chosen at random via Random.Org. Congratulations to Pat! You are the winner of THREE pairs of wonderful Wee Warmers of your choice. Please contact me with your mailing address so Wee Warmers can send you your prize! :)

Scene: Our farm. Walking towards the barn with my old roomies from when I lived in Toronto, their kids, Hubby, Little One. On our way to show the kids the tractors and the bull.

Dani: (whispering) C, do you have any "pee oh pee cee oh ar en?"

Me: (extremely confused) HUH!? I've never heard of that before. I have no idea if we have that on the Island or not.

Dani: (laughing hysterically) C! P-O-P-C-O-R-N!!! I just didn't want to say it out loud in case you didn't have any. I didn't want the kids to hear.

Me: Ohhhhhh! Now I get it! (laughing)

Dani: (still laughing) C! Some English teacher you are!!!

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Facebook thread with a few of my gal pals.

SuperAmazingMommy: Ok, here's the scoop. We HAVE to set a date for pie!!!! Sunday July 11th? Or does someone have a better suggestion?

E: Sunday is fine with me!

Me: Sounds perfect. I think I work that day until 11AM though. Sometime after that okay? :) Thanks!

Maria: I don't know if I can or not... so many family birthdays that weekend.. Remember M & A's party is on the 10th!!!

Me: AHHH! Sorry, no can do! Thanks for reminding me, Maria!!! M's b-day on Sat AND I'm throwing a stag and doe for L and K on Sat (10th), and Sunday the 11th there's a baby shower for a friend in Wiki. Ahhhh...I almost forgot! Okay, so the 11th is not good for me after all. :(

Maria: You are so funny! How can you forget ALL of that!!!

Me: LOL! It's either Mommy Brain or I've got too much on my plate. Or both. Bahhh.

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Phone conversation with a friend.

Maria: So, we need to talk about this cake.

Me: What cake?

Maria: The one you asked me to make for an upcoming event!

Me: Oh, my goodness! I forgot that I asked you to bake a cake for me! Thanks for reminding me!

Seriously, these days it seems that if my head weren't attached to me, I wouldn't know where it was. *sigh*