Back for the Holiday!

Have some super items in the shop for a Star Wars Fans...Twilight Fans...Anime Fans...Barbie Fans

Come check it out.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Stockingmama

Feelings of the day: In two worlds...

I found out the day before Christmas that I was pregnant. My oldest daughter was born 5 years ago and because we had been trying for over three years I was open to the fact that we might not have another biological child or I suppose I hoped I was open enough to the reality that it might not happen. During these past three years I found myself being able to relate in a small way to friends who could never bear their own children and yet I was also surrounded by my “other” set of friends who had at least 3 to 4 children. I didn’t fit in anywhere. It was a strange place to be and I wasn’t fully prepared for the emotional roller-coaster I was riding, although who is ever prepared where hormones and feelings are concerned? I felt a lot of guilt, what was wrong with my body? Was I not worthy of having another baby? I felt like it was part of the “plan” to have at least another child. I really wanted my little girl to have a sibling, and I worried about the future. Then there were selfish reasons, what would I do, go back to work, stay home, go back to school? The thought of any of these scared me and it was all about me. I think I’ve learned a lot and I feel a lot for both the women who can’t have what they want, that which they long for and for the busy moms. The issues I felt didn’t go away because now I’m having a baby. I still don’t feel like I fit in, but maybe that’s normal and its okay. I think infertility is a very personal thing and not everyone is able to open up about it, but for others they can. I’m glad I have gained more empathy for my fellow sisters in either situation.

Modern and cool

My husband was browsing another website and saw this:

I told my husband to forward me the link so I could share this with all you! I can't see myself using if for cereal but Oreos! Oh Yeah! I hate it when I lose part of my cookie in the milk and I have to get a spoon to fish it out or drink the milk to get to that lost piece. I'll be putting these on my Christmas list!

You can read more about it here on www.obol.co "Never eat soggy cereal again"

(Photos from http://www.obol.co/products/Obol-%252d-Cream-White.html)

Can you think of anything else you'd use this for?

Something that goes peep

I just love this site!!! If you haven't already check out her site for the tutorial to make your very own felt peeps! http://www.dana-made-it.com I've got some more pink peeps in the works and my daughter loves helping. (photo from http://www.dana-made-it.com)

Favorite things: Lori Liz

I entered a giveaway and won this great Burp Cloth set and a Onesie from www.LoriLiz.com

I was really impressed with the fast shipping and cute way the items were packaged.

The burp cloths were lovely and really nice and thick (which I think is a must!). These would make wonderful and unique baby shower gifts, so because I loved my items so much I emailed Loren and she has given us a great deal for Stockingmama Readers!!!

Use this code!!!

STOCKMAMA30

You will get:

30% off entire site

Free Shipping

1 use per customer

Expires April 30, 2011

www.LoriLiz.com

I hope you can take advantage of this deal before the end of the month. Happy Shopping!

Some of my favorite things!

In the up coming weeks I am going to share some of my favorite stores, websites and items...sprinkled with a few promotions too.

I hope you all enjoy!

Winner of the ValValVoom ring and earrings!!!

Winner is missknits!

said...
i hearted ValVal's shop :)

Mel_sunrise@yahoo.com

Congrats! I am sending you an email to get your info and I will provide that to the sponsor so she can get your items out to you!!!

Thanks to all who entered, I am working on some more giveaways and fun posts!

Twilight inspired Winner

Winner of the Twilight inspired necklace is comment number 2: ERIN!

I've sent you an email. Please respond within 48hrs :) Congrats!