I Got a New Attitude!

Every year when the New Year comes people always ask "What is your New Year's Resolution?". This year I have decided to go against the norm and decided on a new way of life. I am living by give all or nothing! I have also vowed to expose myself to things I have always wanted to do but continued to put off. In saying this there are 2 things on my list for the new year. One is ice skating, I know I know, who hasn't been ice skating? ME! The second is going to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, something I have been saying I am going to do and never have. So for all you other mother's I suggest you do the same, go out on a limb and do something you have never done!

Happy Toyadays I mean Holidays!

Being a mother you will know that this is one of the most hectic seasons of the year (besides your child's(ren) birthday). That being said any mother knows that once your children become a certain age they see the commercials and begin to plead for one of two things; Either the most expensive toy or the most popular. For example, I recall last year my son wanted the Wii, after searching everywhere I wasn't able to get it for Christmas (unless I wanted to pay $500 or more), and so I promised myself I would not land in the same predicament. I asked my 7 y/o months ago what he wanted for Christmas and he begin to write a list. I took this and found the top toys for 2009 so that I would be prepared, along w/ doing some Black Friday shopping on the more expensive items. Knowing the top toys for the yr helps when shopping for your or someone elses child. This way you're more likely to choose an item the child will actually want. Just to give you a glimpse I listed the top 5 toys for 2009:

- Go Go Pet Hamsters
-Bakugan Battle Pack
-Bendaroos Mega Pack
-Princess Peppas Palace
- Rip Racer

These are just a few of the top toys from one site, there are millions of websites that list the top toys of the year by age, and even type. So to all you mothers out there I say happy shopping and be sure to check the list to save yourself some time!

New Surroundings

Now that my youngest is getting older (7 months), I think it's time for him to move to his own room. With that being said I have to decorate it. I was thinking of going with the monkey theme since I call him my little monkey, or vintage cars so that he can have something he can grow into. Decisions, decisions, what ever I choose I know I will be using Dezign with a Z's wall decals. This company which I used for my older son's room, and had my office use to enhance our work space has some great wall decals. They have mirror images, lettering, scenery and wall clock decals ( how cool is that)! So I tell you all what, tis the season to be giving. If you follow me on twitter(twitter.com/chicmy) or our blog I will send you the code to get $10.00 off your order and a free mini decal! Just think about it you can decorate for the season with wall decals and receive $10.00 off and all you have to do is follow me on twitter or my blog!