Whoda Thunk?! Holy WOWZA- 600 GFC Followers!

August 22, 2011 by 2 Comments
What’s with the title?
Well, all you lovely readers…
And to top it all off, whoda thunk it would have been a FELLOW
BROOKE?!?!?!
I never in all my 23 years+ thought it would have been…. but it was!
Which Brooke?
was Mommy Does… 600th GFC Follower!
Plus, when I searched my best friend Google images for 600 GFC Followers…
Magee Baby’s image from above popped up…
and a sponsor of Mommy Does…

 {Agape Love Designs & Photography}
from AliLilly…

also popped up in the search… so Shout out to you both!

So… Welcome to all our new Readers!
Good Luck if you entered the #ABE2 Giveaway over the past 5 days… 
as I will be drawing a winner in the Morning!

Filed Under: follow, milestone

I’m Sorry…

March 1, 2011 by 5 Comments
If I offended you.
If I didn’t post enough.
If I said something I should not have.
If I was “boring.”

I did see you, #350.
And I was grateful.
I’m sorry you had to leave, for whatever reason.
I was happy that 350 people in this world
thought enough of Little Ol Me.
To take time from their day to follow what I write about.

I had some things to do, as I know we all do.
But hey!
All you 349 others who still like me enough to follow.
Can we still be Bloggy BFFs?
I pinky promise to make it worth your time… and

I appreciate it.
It means the world to me :D

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Little Girl’s 3rd Birthday, Big Top Cupcake and Friday Hops!

January 7, 2011 by 1 Comment


            So, Little Girl has been asking about a Ni-Hai, Lai Lan Birthday party. I’m not totally objective to that, but it kinds stinks since I was going to plan a Minnie Mouse theme. Oh-well maybe next year. She was born in February so it works out pretty well that Valentine’s Day is just a few days afterwards. I’m sure there will be plenty of décor to choose from.
          Oh? My theme- well for the sake of not running around for the third time trying to find all the party stuff I’ve decided on a “Heart Box” theme. It’s simple and it goes well with the Ni-Hai, Kai Lan song they play as a Nick Jr. advertisement. Plus, did you know that Simon and Shuester publish the Heart Box book? It’s about $6.99 online but I might wait to see if it’s something I want to purchase. I will probably organize and decorate this party like the other ones I’ve thrown. Mostly home/hand-made.

Since B really loves white cakes with butter cream frosting he might want to buy a cake. I’m not sure if I want to. I mean, back in October my we went to a Ross and found one of those Big Top Cupcake molding kits.
 He insisted I get it, so I did. The intentions were to use it for Birthday parties or for whenever else we see fit. I finally built my up my courage enough to make one for Christmas Eve with his family. I didn’t want to waste any cake mix batter so I poured all of it into the molds…
Little Girl “Mommy! Takte a Pictue of me wit tha cupcakte.”
 DO NOT DO THIS. “Why?” You might ask. Well this is why.
Don’t judge my electric stove top :( It looks pitiful.

         Like me, you will end up with a bookoo (I’m not sure this is spelled correctly- but I love this word if you haven’t noticed) of cake pieces cooked onto a cookie sheet. Ahhh, that wonderful cookie sheet. Without it I would have been scraping burnt cake out of the bottom of my oven! I suppose I’m not the only one since the instruction booklet says to use a cookie sheet to place to molds on for baking.

           I was really surprised at the size of that thing! It looked pretty small while I was preparing it, but after it cooked and was put together it fed about 14 people that Christmas eve. It even has a little mold insert that attaches to the base so you can fill that area with fruit filling, pudding, icing, or anything else your heart desires.

          I opted out of this since it was my first go-round with that bad mamma jamma! I might give it a shot next time. I will also take the instructions to hear and only fill each insert 2/3 full. BAHAHA! So, what did I do with those crispy-ish golden bits of cake? Well, I made cake balls of course. Have I ever made cake balls before? Well of course not but I didn’t want to waste any of the pieces so I just added the extra vanilla butter cream I had made and mixed it.

butter cream frosting
 Then I quickly rolled them into balls and let the freezer cool them while we rushed to get ready (procrastination is a vice of mine, remember?) When everything cooled enough to not melt the icing I heated some canned chocolate frosting and using two table spoons I quickly dipped into the container and places around the base of my Big Top Cupcake. I had a bit of chocolate frosting left over so I made a quick once-over and back again drizzle to tie the two colors together.
Do you like?
Finished with chocolate covered cake balls.
And if your from down-south or Louisiana and are thinking thats a crawfish tray… IT IS.
Multi-Purpose right? That’s how we do it down this way! :D
Now, back to Little Girl’s Birthday plans. I’m thinking about making vanilla butter cream frosting and a white cake. I would of course make the cake early enough that if it turns into a hot mess, I would still have time to go buy one…. :D But! If it turns out the way my mind’s gears want it too, I would make some cupcakes to accompany it… you know- those normal sized ones? I found a package of little heart baking cups with heart picks at… yup! Dollar Tree. You know? I should really invest in that stock… when I’m rich one day…
 I could decorate the Big Top Cupcake with little heart candies, or even just use my cookie cutter to place into the cakes side or top and use red colored sugar to sprinkle for a design. I do not want to spend much on the party since I just really want family and friends to enjoy time together. I have never spent a bunch on a party yet, and would like to spend even less this time around.
There at Dollar Tree, see told ya I love that place. I also found a package of six heart designed boxes (about the size of a favor box.) And I really want to use them. I’m thinking about making heart shaped cookies the night before and maybe having left over icing and sprinkles for the kids to decorate them the day of the party.
If that idea falls through, I will just sprinkle them after they come out of the oven and wrap them and fill the boxes myself.
I have a few other goodies, but will save that for another time to share. I also found a package of heart shaped boxes with no designs on them I want to do something to incorporate them. If I can’t come up with anything else I might just put a Hershey’s kiss or sweet-tart hearts in them. We shall see. I might also dabble in making the cards myself or upgrading a Ni-Hai, Kai Lan Valentine’s Day card. I might try some paper lanterns too!
 Any suggestions?
I am going to try and enter in a blog hop today. When I do I will add them below!

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Filed Under: baking, blog hop, Decor, DIY, follow, friday, frugal, link-up, Little Girl, memes, save

Blog Awards!

January 4, 2011 by 12 Comments
I am so delighted to say I’ve been Awarded

TWO BLOG AWARDS
 in the last week.
I’m sorry for taking my time in accepting them “publicly” but we all know
procrastination is on my resolution list!

The First I received was the

Stylish Blogger Award!
 (I’m Flattered!)

 from

My thanks to Amy at Harvest For Tomorrow


harvestfortomorrow


I love her blog, and even more now that she is hosting a

From My Home To Yours Giveaway Event!
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BUT WAIT!

My thanks to Kortney at Kortney’s Krazy Life
(Call-out to Kortney if you wanna send me a button link I’ll add it :D )
she
 awarded me the SAME AWARD just 4 days later!

Heck Yes!
It means so much to me you gals like Mommy Does… enough to pass me this award!

To accept this (Pretty Blingy) Award you must:

1. Thank and link back to the person (in my case, persons) who awarded you this award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers ( I will try to pick some that haven’t already received this award.)

4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!


Seven things about myself:

1. Blogging has became my obsession.

2. Hello! I’m Brooke Anna and I’m a cheap-skate.
(In an therapy meeting voice)
I love a good bargain or better yet, FREE!

3. I absolutely love entering giveaways! I mean I’m a little obsessed with them too. So.Many.Talented.People.
So. Many. Awesome. Products.
(need I say more?)

4. I love to eat soul-food. I love the gatherings of family, friends, and neighbors my family takes part in.
I love being around these said people and wouldn’t change my family/extended family for anything.
(Pinky-Swear) 

5. I enjoy getting out, since I don’t “get-out” often. I know B is tired after a long work week.
But dern-it I’m a SAHM and full-time college student. I deserve 4 hours to “breath.”
Hopefully this doesn’t make me look bad….o_0

6. I’ve met some pretty awesome people through this amazing Blogging world!
Sometimes I feel like I’m a character in
Alice in Wonderland… (know what I mean.)

7. I can’t wait until I graduate from college. I will not take a break from courses for fear that I might not return.
(And that, my wonderful followers would be a waste of my time, my family’s time and money
and I’m a cheapskate, remember?)

The second award Mommy Does…
 received was the
Top Fugalista Award
found at
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I won this by entering this post into the linky!
Do you have hawk-like-abilities to spot a good bargain?
Well link up your savings above!

My 15 Stylish Blog Nominees:
*Links to Blogs I couldn’t find a button to*
1.
2.

Crafty Like Lindy

3.
*Button Love*
4.

5.
caseysgoodlife
6.
Thetootsiewootsie
7.
8.
9.
10.

11.

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12.

13.

Get Your Crap Together

14.

15.

I know it says only 15 but I hiccuped and found 16 I really enjoy so…

One extra….

Lee, Me, and the Girls 

I’ll Be getting in touch with you ladies ASAP!



 If you would like Mommy Does… to review a product, service, or sponsor a giveaway along with a review, contact Mommy Does… at brookeannaroberts(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Filed Under: feature, follow, save, Spotlight, Tuesday

Spotlight: The Tootsie Wootsie Boutique

December 28, 2010 by 1 Comment

Mommy Does…
*Blog Spotlight*

 

The Tootsie Wootsie Boutique

          This past month I came across The Tootsie Wootsie Boutique. This gal has some pretty awesome tutorials I tell ya!
 ?A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
          Her tutorials don’t require you to jump through hoops, or go out and purchase boo koos of supplies. I guarantee you have most if not all right there in your crafting spot!
          Do you have an old picture frame you aren’t sure what you’re going to do with it? Mariel has a simple, FAST tutorial here. What does it look like? Why didn’t you ask?
          I’m sure many of you have seen some pretty beautiful burnt satin flowers floating around Blogland, haven’t you? I know I have, and Mariel shows us frugal gals an easy way to achieve that beautiful look out of scraps! Scraps you say? YES, scraps! Don’t believe me? Check it out! Want eye candy? Viola!
          Are you, or is someone you know a book lover like me? Well why not create a cupboard like this for a unique gift?
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          With a wreath to match?
I PROMISE I will use these tutorials at sometime for something when I score some great thrifts like her!?
            Are you window shopping for some inexpensive hair accessories? Why not check out her ETSY shop and get this amazing vintage headband for a cool 5 bucks? AMAZING and frugal. Mommy Does… love it!
How frickin cute is that? Cute with a capital C!
Low-and-behold Mariel’s newest creation…
And this is another favorite of mine
 ”What is THAT?” you say? Click here to find out!
          So, my wonderful followers what do you think? Mommy Does… has featured its first Blog Spotlight. Have you checked The Tootsie Wootsie Boutique out yet? If so, let me know in a comment. If you are now following Mariel please leave her a comment telling her Mommy Does… sent you!
Thanks again, Mariel for allowing me the opportunity!
Do you want to be Spotlighted?
Shoot me an e-mail at brookeannaroberts(at)yahoo(dot)com
to work some details out.
Have a wonderful day Y’all!
DON’T FORGET TO ENTER MY SMILEY COOKIES GIVEAWAY!
If you would like Mommy Does… to review a product, service, or sponsor a giveaway along with a review, contact Mommy Does… at brookeannaroberts(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Filed Under: feature, follow, frugal, Spotlight, Tuesday

30 Day Challenge- Days 27 and 28!!

December 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
If you would like Mommy Does… to review a product, service, or sponsor a giveaway along with a review, contact Mommy Does… at brookeannaroberts(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Day 27 – a photo of someone you could never imagine your life without
 
 
 
Well these are the people I can’t imagine my life without.
B
Our Little Boy (B. Jr.)
Our Little Girl
They are my heart. I hope to make them all proud.

 
Day 28 – your hopes, dreams, plans for the next 365 days

     In the next year I hope to complete both upcoming college semesters with A-B averages. I will settle for B but would love an A average. I managed a 3.7 overall this semester. I want my family to be “comfortable” financially and not have stress about what we have to fall back on. I want to learn to sew. I want to visit my family in Louisiana. I want to not be as stressed. I want my blog to “get up and going.” I want to live in the moment. Just once. I want to get out more. I want to show my love to my family and let them know they are the world to me. I want so many things. Keep your eye on Mommy Does… to see how my “wants” turn into “have dones.”

Filed Under: 30 Day Challenge, follow, link-up, memes, Thursday

Wednesday Hops + Actual Post!

December 22, 2010 by 1 Comment

    If you are meeting me though Wednesday Hops leave me a comment below and I will follow back if your blog tickles my fancy.

If you like to save money you don’t want to skip my post!
I also have a small giveaway going on here!
If you clicked the $160 GC contest link I had up, you helped me reach 1st place and win a $25 GC to Restaurants.com!!! Thanks SO much : D
     Thanks again to all of you wonderful people who follow Mommy Does…!

      I have really loved this past (almost) month that I’ve been able to meet so many wonderful people and blogs. I have made some wonderful friendships that I hope will last a vary long time, if not life-long. I would love to give a shout-out to April at Marine Parents and Casey at Casey’s Good Life! Thanks you gals so very much for always being there whether it’s a question I have, sharing something motherly or just to say Hi! And for those of you who don’t know either of these wonderful women, you should hop over to their blogs to see what you’re missing out on!

     So, just a couple days ago I opened up my e-mail to April’s daily e-mail. She mentioned in it that I always get good deals at the grocery store. Today I wanted to share with you some of the highlights from my local trip to Wal-Mart. We’ve all seen or heard their ads for their Price Match Guarantee, right? Well if not its where Wal-Mart will match another local store’s price on any exact item through out their store. Whether it be toys, food or everyday household items. If it is a store’s brand, you get the GV brand, if it is a name brand, you get that brand. Mind you, participation varies so check your local Wal-Mart’s Price Match policies.  On to the saves!!!

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12/17/10?
W-Wal-Mart Price
C- Comp Price
S- Savings before tax…
Fruits & Veggies
4 x Green Onion- 
W- $1
C- .50
S- .50
Total S= $2.00
6 x Bell Pepper-
W- .64
 C- .33
 S- .31
Total S= $1.86
12 x Haas Avocados-
W- .66
C- .25
S- .41
Total S= $4.92
Celery Bunch-
W- 1.68
C- .48
Total S= $1.20
Yellow Onions-
W- 4.08 lbs @ .74 =3.02
C- 4.08 lbs @ 4 lbs / .99 = 1.01
Total S= 2.01
4 x (5 lb.) Bag Potatoes-
W- 1.77
C- .88
S- .89
Total S- $3.56
5 x Golden Pineapple-
W- 3.98
C- .99
S- 2.99
Total S- $14. 95
Dairy Section
4 x  Gallon Milk-
W- 3.68
C- .99
S- 2.69
Total S- $10.76
7 x Dozen Grade A Eggs
W- 1.43
C- .49
S- .94
Total S- $6.58
7 x Butter (not spreads, the real stuff)-
W- 2.98
C- 1.49
S- 1.49
Total S- $10.43
4 x 8 oz. Asst. Kraft Block Cheese
W- 2.88
C- 1.25
S- 1.63
Total S- 6.52
4 x 8 oz. Asst. Kraft Shreds
W- 2.00
C- 1.25
S- .75
Total S- $3.00
Dry / Shelf Goods
3 x Real Mayo-
W- 3.37
C- 1.99
S- 1.38
Total S- $4.14
4 x 48 oz. Wesson Canola Oil-
W- 2.47
C- 2.00
S- .47
Total S- $1.88
3 x 4 lb. GV Sugar-
W- 2.14
C- .98
S- 1.16
Total S- $3.48
GV 5 lb. Flour-
W- 1.50
C- .98
Total S- .52
 4 x Duncan Hines Asst. Cake Mixes-
W- 1.06
C- .88
S- .18
Total S- .72
2 x Sunbeam Large Loaf Bread-
W- 2.34
C- .88
S- 1.46
Total S-2.92
Meat
4.36 lbs Asst. Loin Chops-
W- 1.97/lb
C- .99/lb
S- .98
Total S- $4.27
5.11 lbs Asst. Loin Chops-
W- 1.97/lb
C- .99/lb
S- .98
Total S- $5.01
12.55 lb Cooks 1/2 Ham-
W- 1.48/lb
C- .98/lb
S- .50
Total S- $6.28
11.85 lb Cooks 1/2 Ham-
W- 1.48/lb
C- .98/lb
S- .50
                       Total S- $5.93                     
Grand Total Savings (in case you are wondering)
$102.94!!!
No Coupons!
(Not all items I purchased, just highlights)
It takes a little bit of time and planning but it can be done.
During this trip to Wal-Mart, a Customer Service Manager had to turn a key at the register because
“Overide amount exceeds purchase”
Which in normal folk terms means
I bought more than or equal to $382.20 worth of groceries for a mere $191.10!!!!
PLUS! I kept the reciept :)
Talk about a savings : D
Its Hump Day!

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Filed Under: blog hop, follow, frugal, giveaway, link-up, memes, save, wednesday

Mommy Does… have followers

December 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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     WOW! Mommy Does has reached its 1st Milestone- 100 FOLLOWERS! Thanks to everyone who is a follower, and thanks to those who have grabbed my button! If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? It’s on the right sidebar! I’d love it if you did. I’ve had such a whirl-wind (almost) month here on Blogger.

     Stay tuned for a couple small giveaways I will be getting together. It will be my first time to host any type of giveaway so bare with me :)

     If you would like for me to provide a review or host a giveaway for a product line you have, I’m all game! E-Mail me at brookeannaroberts(at)yahoo(dot)com so we can work something out, or leave a comment and I will get back to you ASAP…

     Again. Thank you all SO very much for following me. I’ve met so many wonderful people on here, and even a few people I hope to make life-long friendships with.  

     For conversations sake, what was the first giveaway or review you hosted?

Filed Under: follow, memes, milestone

Monday Blog Hops!!!!

December 19, 2010 by 6 Comments

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    Please help me out by clicking the above link. If you sign up yourself, We both get more points and chances to win!!!!! Resuraunt Gift Cards for FREE!!!! The BEST!

     If you are just meeting me through these hops, please leave a comment and I will follow back!

 
Filed Under: blog hop, follow, link-up, Monday

Eversave 12.17.10 HALF OFF!

December 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment

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If you are still trying to get those last minute gifts in for the holidays, be sure to check out these deals! You can take advantage of Evesaves 1/2 OFF deal just by clicking below! Come on, be honest. How BEAUTIFUL are those arrangements? Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate or fruit?

By using TOYS as a promocode, you can get 50 bucks worth of kids clothing at Scout Collection for just $22! That’s MORE than 1/2 OFF! Hurry! What are YOU waiting for????


 		Today’s Save: Enchanted Florist

Todays’s Save:$25 for $50 worth of beautiful blooms, fruit baskets and chocolates from Enchanted Florist

Expires 02:59 AM – Dec 21, 2010

Bonus Save: Scout Collection

Today’s Save:$22* for $50 worth of kid-friendly, organic apparel from ScoutCollection.com – *with promo code TOYS

Expires 03:00 AM – Dec 19, 2010

On a completely unrealated note- I’m almost at 100 followers!!!

If anyone would like to be featured or sponsor a giveaway in the next couple of weeks, that would be greatly appreciated. It’s a wonderful way to get your name, shop, or collections out there!!!!

 

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