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Spring is in the air here in Dallas…and we are freshening up our home for the new season. We were delighted to receive a luxe and delicious-smelling candle from Archipelago. The scent is Lemmongrass, and it is part of their AB Home collection of candles. Their hand-poured Lemmongrass soy candle contains more than 70% natural soy wax, which burns longer and cleaner than regular candles! In fact, the approximate burn time is 90 hours. And we are glad–because the smell is brightening our mood, too! Check out the Archipelago candle collection.

Hello friends! I have been going through a tough time. We are waiting.waiting.waiting on some important results. And I am so tired of having these “results” control my life. And sick of feeling like my lovely life is on hold. So, if the results are positive on February 28, it will be a celebration, albeit a reluctant one, until those shaky first weeks pass.

And if the results are negative, I am going to turn it into a positive, by walking into a Louis Vuitton store and buying a duffle bag. Because I can. And I am sick of giving all of my money to doctors. The next thing I am going to do is get in the car with Mr. AList and go buy a maltese puppy! {When it comes to puppies, who says money cannot buy happiness?} My wonderful AEPhi sisters have also agreed to join me in California for a GIRLS WEEKEND. They are leaving their babies at home for a little spa and pool time at a glamorous resort that you will learn all about in future posts. Today I am not letting these results control my life. Win-Win.

Mr. Alist is a brilliant conversationalist! He is wise, witty and a great listener in person….but when we are apart, he prefers texting to talking on the phone! Mr. Alist turns into Mr. Caveman when I try to talk to him on the phone! Thank goodness for the UNLIMITED texts I get with U.S. Cellular! Mr. Alist and I can text all day and trade photos. (Like photos of Balboa Island when I am boating with my nephews and niece!) This is extremely nice when we’re traveling and away from each other and we can trade sweet notes and little snapshots with one another.  This was especially helpful when I was visiting my mom this past summer and fall. It was nice to get a picture to see how things were going at home, and I could keep him updated with pictures of everyone out in California. It’s the little things in life that sometimes make all the big differences. I’m a happy U.S. Cellular customer, and I’m not alone. They have the highest satisfaction rating of any national carrier. If you want to know more about why I chose them, visit their website. Or you can like them on Facebook to receive special offers on new phones.

Compensation was provided by US Cellular via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of US Cellular.

“Check out this cute video I found on the Huggies YouTube page from fellow blogger, Baby Meets City: http://www.youtube.com/huggies?x=us_showcase_3653”

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It is Wednesday…only two more days until the weekend! Today, we are talking about smart phones, and let me tell you…my smart phone with U.S. Cellular service DEFINITELY helps me communicate better with my family and friends. First of all, no one under 18 actually uses the phone for talking any more. It is all about TEXTS, and thankfully, I am able to text my younger family members to stay in the loop on their busy lives. I can receive unlimited texts and photos on my plan, which is helpful! I have girlfriends with babies all over the country, and with their weekly photos, I can follow the progress of their little ones. Any everyone is on Facebook….but who has the time to check it? Thankfully, I can check my Facebook app on my smart phone while I am waiting in line at the DMV, or riding the ski lift up the mountain in Colorado! All of these tools help me stay connected to my friends and family, and I could not do it without my smart phone.

U.S. Cellular also has a great rewards program! Check it out….

Rewards Program

With U.S. Cellular, you can earn points to redeem for new phones, accessories, ringtones and more by doing things you already do—like paying your bill or adding a line. Easy as that.

Faster, No-Contract Upgrades

With the rate cool new phones are coming out these days, do you really want to wait two years for an upgrade? U.S. Cellular® lets you use reward points to get a new phone faster without a new contract.

Overage Protections

Nobody likes surprises on their bill. That’s why we’re got you covered with Overage Protection, Overage Cap and Overage Forgiveness.

Free Incoming Calls, Texts & Pix

We don’t think it’s right to charge you for things you can’t control—like calls and messages people make to you. That’s why every last incoming one is free.

Battery Swap

If your battery is dead or dying and you can’t get to a charger, just bring it in to any U.S. Cellular® store, and we’ll give you a fully charged one.

Online Auto Pay Discount

You can get a monthly discount for signing up for My Account and automatic payments:

• 3% for paying with a credit or debit card
• 5% for paying with a checking account

If you’re looking for an Android-powered smartphone at a great value, be sure to check out U.S. Cellular (hyperlinked to: http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/). They have the highest satisfaction rating of any national carrier and you earn rewards points to use on things like accessories and upgrading your phone sooner. Learn More (hyperlinked: to http://www.uscellular.com/whyswitch)

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by US Cellular via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of US Cellular.

We love the new pictures of Blue Ivy, posted on their website. We see baby Blue is swaddled in an Aden + Anais blanket! So cute! Beyonce and Jay Z look in love with their baby Carter. She has so much hair!

We are so excited to learn about Retrofit, a new data-driven weight loss program that is designed for busy people who are juggling a hectic life. When you sign up for Retrofit, you get a team of wellness experts that include a dietitian, behavior coach, and exercise physiologist. They all help you build your personal weight loss program. The focus is on losing 10 percent of your body weight. That seems pretty manageable, right? Retrofit research shows that losing 10 percent of your body weight can dramatically increase your quality of life, and reduce your risk of disease.

Private weekly sessions with your experts are easier to fit into your schedule with online video conferencing. Your custom program starts with 152 data points, and is tailored daily with data from your wireless devices. A smart activity tracker clips on discreetly to give you feedback on activity by day and sleep by night. You step on a wi-fi body composition scale once a day to keep you honest and your numbers up to date. And most importantly, from the first day of weight loss through long-term weight stability, your program advisor is available to help you. We loved taking this online quiz, which is a lifestyle patterns inventory. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and it will provide you with valuable feedback in your in-box! This has got us thinking about our goals for 2012!

We are loving these stylish Gucci and Ralph Lauren outfits for baby! Are you getting spring fever yet? We cannot wait for more sunshine and 80 degree days. All of these sweet baby outfits can be found at Saks.

At our house, we believe nothing is more important than our health. A small gesture can lead to big rewards in our health. This is why the “Small Wins, Big Rewards” sweepstakes by Glam Network and Quaker Oatmeal is so exciting! There are two “musts” in my morning routine. The first is a healthy breakfast. I love grabbing a  Quaker Oatmeal in Peaches and Cream, my all-time favorite flavor. I will enjoy it with some sparkling water and an apple or some yogurt. It is a quick way to make breakfast amazing. The second “morning must” is a walk around the neighborhood.

We have been blessed with good weather this winter. I love hearing the birds chirping, and I love the smell of fresh air. With a good breakfast and some exercise, I can tackle anything that comes my way. Please join me for a Twitter Quaker Oatmeal discussion #QuakerRewards on Thursday, February 9 at 4PM PST to talk about:

“Starting the day off right: What small wins can you accomplish as part of your morning routine to help start your day right?”

 Just by participating in a discussion, participants will automatically be entered into the “Small Wins, Big Rewards” Sweepstakes! At the end each discussion, one of the participants will be chosen at random to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card, to purchase anything from your favorite Quaker Oatmeal products to exercise clothing to help you get off to a perfect start. There will be two other discussions that we will tell you more about later this month—and all participants will also be entered to win the Grand Prize: a $1000 Amazon Gift Card! So the more discussions you participate in, the better chance you have of winning the grand prize! The benefits of a warm, filling bowl of oatmeal can keep you going all morning long. Energy. Fiber. Heart Health. Quaker Oatmeal. A super grain breakfast.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Quaker via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Quaker.

Do you remember back in the 1980′s, when mom’s carried around “diaper bags” in pastel colors with teddy bears on them? The teddy bears were usually holding a bouquet of pastel balloons. Well, I am glad we have moved past that! Baby Bags are arguably the most essential accessory purchase for moms-to-be. We all know you carry them EVERYWHERE, so they have to be good. We love these fab four choices, all from Saks. From left to right: Armani, Burberry, Kate Spade and Gucci.