Funny you should ask...

I'm over here today. I'd love it if you stopped by!

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What’s that you say? There’s a Tweet-up coming up?

Yes! I did say that!

And you should totally be there.

Sunday, April 19, 2009
Spill the Beans Coffee Shop
7992 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Our Tweet-up benefits the NWI Humane Society.

For full details, visit Corrin's blog!

Maddie

I want to be funny. I want to post something today that will make you laugh, or brighten your day. But I don't have it in me.

I cannot stop thinking about Maddie. I don't know her mom. I never had the honor of meeting Maddie. I don't know what it's like to lose a child, or cry over a sick baby. I don't know.

But I do know that this community amazes me. And I'm blown away by the kindness of strangers to a family in their time of need.

All of it just makes me want to hug a little longer, say "I love you" one more time, spend more time with my family.

A little girl I've never met has inspired me to love more.

Thank you, sweet baby.

Contest winner

Contest is over, thank you to everyone who participated!

Allyson! You win! Check your email!

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Winds of change

I have never been one to buy natural or organic products; I have never closely inspected the back of products I buy or use. I use plastic grocery bags (gasp!).

But I'm changing, I am taking baby steps. Buying reusable shopping bags, drinking organic milk, and using natural beauty products. I've heard the rumors about lipstick (whale blubber? can't find proof), looked up ingredients in mascara (some, but not all, are made with lead), and become terrified of lotions (they can contain lots of chemicals that are absorbed into your skin and can cause cancer). I am going to take the steps I can to ensure I'm keeping as many toxins out of my body as possible.

Because I believe this lifestyle starts early (I wish I'd known 10 years ago what I know now), I am giving away a couple products that you can use on your babies and children, that are free of fragrances, dyes, and chemicals. Arbonne is a company that I am falling in love with, and their line of ABC (Arbonne Baby Care) products are all natural and not only will you have a clean, soft baby, but you will also feel good knowing that you are not using chemicals on your sweet little one!

Products included in Giveaway are (1) 8 oz. Hair and Body Wash, and (1) 5.9 oz. Baby Body Oil.

Wouldn't you love to have these products?!

There are lots of ways to enter and win!

1. Go visit my friend (and Arbonne consultant), Jeannine's Arbonne site, and look around. Find something you would love to have for yourself or someone in your family, then come back here and leave a comment.

2. Follow me on Twitter.

3. Tweet about the contest, and make sure to @nataliejanette in your tweet.

4. Follow my blog!

5. Post about this contest on your blog.

*Leave a seperate comment for each entry. Contest ends Saturday, April 11 at 9:00 pm, winner will be announced on Monday, April 13. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond. You do not need to be a blogger to win, please just make sure you leave an email address where you can be contacted.

Good Luck!

A special birthday

Happy Birthday, sweet Audrey girl!

There are lots of people all over the world, who are thinking of you, and praying for you today.

Even though we never had a chance to know you, we love you still.

For Audrey's story, please go here. For Angie's (her mom) current blog post, please go here.

Eek!

I am in serious need of a bloggy makeover. I tried to re-do this new background (easy) and customize this header (hello? nightmare) by myself today and it has given me a headache.

After a balanced dinner of chips & salsa and frosted mini-wheats, I'm enjoying the evening with some Bret Michaels and tomato juice.

Don't even say it. I'm not pregnant.



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