Aloha Friday

It is Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that people take it easy and look forward to the weekend.Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your comment below and link in Kailani’s blog.

Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blog friends!

This week's question is:

What is the one thing that you can not leave the house with out?

Aiden's Diaper Bag.. it has everything I could possible need, be it for a short trip to the grocery store or the 2 hour drive to my parents house.

Great Give Away

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a 3 pack of Girl Gotch Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 2, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win One lasso, in their choice of fabric from The Little Lasso Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 2, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a Tassimo Suprema, as well as a variety of coffee, tea and cappuccino T Disks. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 16, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win Fresh Organics Shampoo/Body Wash and Velvety Soft Babee Lotion. Contest open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 1st, 2009.

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a"Laugh My Diaper Off" organic onesie, in the size of their choice, from Text Message Baby. Contest open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 20, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a Jan-June 2010 Personal Lifestyle Planner from Daysteps. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 29, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a Photo Cover Album Kit from ZoomAlbum. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 26, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win Vanilla Body Butter, Dead Sea Black Mud Soap
and The Relaxing Salt Scrub {ERV $70}from Arabah Mineral Skin Care . Contest open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 28, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win your choice of any BobuxUSA shoe. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 28, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win 2 Bella’s Ball card packs and one velvety mini horse figurine from Bella Sara . Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 28, 2009.

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win your pick of any 3 Items Reviewed from Yummy Suds. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 28, 2009

At My Organized Chaos Enter to win a Kidorable Umbrella in the design of their choice. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 30, 2009

At My Organzied Chaos Enter to win 2 glosses and 2 lipsticks from Marina Cosmetics. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends November 30, 2009

At Natural Mommie Enter to win a pair of mitts, a hat and a scarf from mimiTENS ARV $100+. Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 4th, 2009.

At Natural Mommie Enter to win A Pair of Robeez Shoes or Boots. Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December 4th, 2009

At Natural Mommie Enter to win two boxes of Biscuits{your choice} and a Belle's Biscuits teething bib!.Contest Open to US and Canada Residents. Ends December4th, 2009

Home~MADE for the Holidays.

Seriously how cute are these little ornaments? We try to give Homemade gifts through the holiday Season. The kids make ornaments and other nicknack's to give to family, teachers and friends. I came across these little Beauties on Martha Stewart. This will be our Saturday adventure for sure, Buttons and Pipe Cleaners...

I will be heading out this weekend to gather some Island Fir from the Woods to make my Christmas Wreaths, I usually end up making about 23 of them, the list does get longer every year. I will have to do a picture Tutorial of the Christmas Wreath making.

Also we give goodies such as brownie mixes in decorative bags, Snowman Soup for the Kiddies (hot coco). I will be busy in the kitchen for the next few weeks putting together Pizza Fingers, Meat Pies, Christmas cookies, and Spaghetti Sauce and meatballs. As much as I enjoy being in the kitchen and cooking for my family and friends, I love sending them home with food...I like to Feed People!!

Do you like to Give and or Receive homemade gifts? Any ideas for Homemade during the holidays?

Money Does Not Grow on Trees

When is a good time to start talking to your kids about money?
Seamus (7) and Jacob(4) are both very much aware of what money is. I want them to be smart about Money, but I don't want to scare them.. I talk to them about the cost of items. For example when grocery shopping I will compare the price of a name brand apple sauce cost $2.69, and the generic brand cost $2.39. I will discuss the difference in Prices, The product that we are purchasing and and the total amount saved.
When running into the grocery store to pick up Milk and a few other items that we ran out of, the total came to $30 at the check out I asked him if he thought $30 was alot of money and YES he thought $30 was a lot of money, I asked him then if he thought we bout a lot of items with $30 and he said No. We had purchased Milk, Bread, Bananas, Toilet Paper and Laundry Detergent. 5 items in the check out and the we paid approximately $30. I think that he needs to be aware of the cost of everyday items.
I remember being out on my own for the first time and the shock at the cost of the necessities.

Just this past Saturday evening the boys (Ashton (9) and Seamus) were looking through the Numerous Christmas catalogues, discussing their choices for their Christmas Wish Lists. Seamus pointed out a toy "transformer" and said well it only cost 29.99, and Ashton said with out a second thought "plus taxes". Seamus was like what are taxes?

One thing that I have to start doing is paying for items with cash other than with the ever convenient Debit Card. They see the Two Weeks worth of Groceries and me Swiping a card, they don't always see the "Cash".

Kids need to know that Money Does Not Grow on Trees.

Aiden finds his toes!

Aiden had a very busy day yesterday...HE found his toes..

Green Acre Designs Diaper Review and Give Away

As I am writing this review my little guy Aiden is snug in bed with no other than his GAD(Green Acre Designs) Cloth Diaper on..... and am I worried that he will spring a leak through the night? Not in the least. I am 100% sure that GAD will stand up to this heavy wetter.

You see I have been given the opportunity to review a GAD, and believe me it has seen alot of butt this week.

I was a little worried when I received the "Fluff Mail" containing this beautiful diaper... I for sure thought that it would be too small. When deciding on what size to get for Aiden I used the size chart on the GAD website, I felt confident that I chose the right size... Medium for my "big" little guy...the diaper just seamed so small.

After trying the Medium on Aiden I was shocked that it fit with room to spare (we are on the second snaps) This diaper is sooo Trim Fitting.
Top 3 Reasons I would Choose this Diaper

1. Super Absorbent ( No Leaks)
   
2. Trim Fitting ( Bring on those super cute Jeans I had to pack away because I could not stuff your butt into them with GAD you Squeeze in)
3. Affordable ( Which is great considering when you have one, it is hard not to purchase more...add to cart)

3. Amazing colour choices ( "Colour" I'm Canadian that's how we spell it :)
3. Have I mentioned the Beautiful Embroidery? (if not stay tuned I will fill you in)
3.Snaps ( I love the side snaps, Easy Peasy)
3. The insert ( Goes in super easy...even my 4 year old can stuff this diaper....and he does)

I could go on and on.. I am very impressed with the overall Quality of The GAD, The trim fit, and the No-Leak all appeal to me.. A Cloth Diapering Momma!!

Embroidery... You have the option of choosing to have your GAD's embroidered, You seriously have to take a look . I am defiantly going to be purchasing more GAD's and I want to have at least one embroidered.. I like this one
Speaking of my little stinker here is Aiden showing off his very cute GAD



And of course a side view!!

PURCHASE A GAD
GAD diapers are a must have for any diaper stash. You can visit Shannon at GAD to purchase your very own with 10 % off to my Lucky Readers (enter Judson10). Head on over to GAD and do some shopping

AND
WIN A GAD
You can Enter For A Chance to Win 1 Diaper and 1 Micro fleece Insert, (The Winner can choose to have this diaper Embroidered for the cost of the Embroidery)

Mandatory Entry: Head on over to GAD, I want to know what COLOUR option you would choose if you are the Lucky Winner, and leave me a comment. Please note that this must be done prior to any additional entries.

Extra Entries.

1. A Fan of GAD on Facebook will receive (2)two extra entries.
   
2. Follow Judson Family Blog (1)one extra entry .
   
3. Grab My Button (2)two extra entries.
4. Follow Judson Family on Twitter, Tweet about GAD Give Away (2)two extra entries.
5. Blog About this Give Away (5)five extra entries.
6. Answer this question for( 3)three extra entries.. Q. What is your favorite type of Cloth Diaper?
   

Please note that you will have to leave a separate comment for each entry. For Example My favorite type of Cloth Diapers would be Pocket Diapers #1

Answer #2

Answer #3

Contest Ends on November 29th.

Rockin'Green Winner

The Lucky Winner of the Rockin'Green Detergetn Give Away is Girlhouse with Comment # 21 Rockin'Green facebook fan

Thank you to all who entered

Winner has 48 hours to respond,