I, regretfully, say that yesterday was probably one of the worst days of my adult life.

My Grandfather passed and I didn't get to say good-bye. As I prayed, I went through all the range of feelings: Sadness, Shock, Fear, and Anger

When he finally passed I felt a sense of Peace and Calmness, almost happiness that he was no longer in Pain and dancing in the Streets of Heaven.

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I've been kinda serious lately on Music Monday. My soul can kinda get deep, you know? But today? Today I'm seriously all about Smiling. I've had an exhausting and emotional weekend, so I've got to do something and listen to something that will simply make me Smile.

- Running
- Family
- Friends
- My Husband
- Dancing
- Hugging my children
- Writing

All things that make me smile. What makes you grin from cheek to cheek?
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There is something downright sweet about children and their relationship with their Grandparents. People keep telling me that Grandchildren are the reward AFTER you've raised and released YOUR children, so I count down the days and pray for my future Grandchildren every day. I think about what they will look like, how many I will have, how I'll spoil them rotten, feed them lots of candy, then send them home to their parents. Hey! Don't judge! I get sweet infested children back every Saturday, so yes.... I plan to keep a "snack box" for them that could put a lion in a sugar induced coma. (Just kidding... kind of).

But as I think about how much I already love them, I also wonder What will they call me when I'm a Grandmother?
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With the Holidays long gone, you might have made the commitment to eat healthier. I, personally, have indulged since Thanksgiving, so January is a month of watching my portions, running 3 times a week, drinking more water (that's a hard one for me), and including my children in the fitness routine. We, as parents, lead as example and I need them to see Momma is doing her part to keep our family healthy.

What foods do you like to eat when you're dieting or trying to eat healthy? I have a few: Bananas with Peanut Butter, Almonds & String Cheese, & Healthy Choice Entrees. With those favorites in mind, I sometimes feel like I'm missing out. Lucky for me Corner Bakery has debuted their 100 Under 600 Menu!
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A sweet blog friend saw this card MONTHS ago while out shopping and thought to send a picture of it to me. We're like two peas in a pod, that girl and I.


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Being a Stay-at-Home Momma to three children ages 7 and under is a task all it's own. I find it incredibly rewarding, however, realized how my beauty routine has gone out the window since having kids.

I rarely go a day without putting on make-up. It makes me feel good about myself even IF my day is full of laundry, dishes, and Play-Doh. The other day, I looked down at my legs and thought to myself, I can't remember the last time I put on lotion or had a pedicure. My beauty routine is slowly leaving me and I've GOT to stop it. Nail salons aren't the most kid-friendly places. So, imagine my intrigue when I discovered Np2 Beauty.
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Momma Findings strives on providing Family Friendly Reviews on products from Toys to Books to Kitchen Cleaners and everything in between. I'm also ALL about supporting other bloggers who provide the same type of editorials. So, I'd like to welcome you to our brand new Weekly Linky, debuting EVERY Tuesday:

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If you're anything like me, you probably battle the kids bathtime every day. From splashes to floods, it can get really messy and overhwhelming for even the most veteren of Mommas. So, Momma Findings has the skinny on the New Suave Kids Wash Them Grow Sweepstakes where you'll find great tips from other parents and chances to win really awesome prizes.


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Keep your head above water, Sara. Breath.

The other day I told my husband I was fed up with being broke. Harsh I know, however, I didn't aim it at him. I was releasing my aggravation and frustration at us, as a family. Why is it that we can't keep our heads above water?

It's a funny thing because as soon as I feel like the deep end is pulling me under and the fear is setting in, I'm effortlessly lifted and put on dry ground until we willingly jump into the raging waters, yet again. Have you ever felt that way?
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This week, we're talking defining moments. As a Wife, Mom, and Blogger you can have multiple moments that define who you are. Can it come through tragedy? Through Age? Through relationships? What about through betrayal?

This was taped last weekend after the TX Vs. Alabama BCS Game


Reflections:

- What has been YOUR defining moment in life?
- How did you change?
- What did you learn about yourself?

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With the cold months still in full force, my family and I have been all about the soups. My children have become big Tomato Soup lovers, sprinkle some cheese on top, add a Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Goldfish and they are good to go. As a Mom, I'm always looking at the nutritional benefits of our food intake. For me, I need rich, hearty soups to fill our tummies, but fiber is important too.

Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I have been introduced to a few soups that are high in fiber with no added MSG, AND great taste. What's YOUR favorite soup?
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I'm a Momma to three beautiful children, children whom I formula fed. Although studies show breastfeeding is best, I just couldn't do it. Call it lack of support. Call it lack of energy. Call it frustration, however, when my newborn wouldn't latch on, Formula deemed the best method for our family. So I used it with my next two babies.

When you've made the decision to formula feed, most Mothers will agree it can be confusing to decide on a brand and type of formula. You're overwhelmed with guilt for not being able to breastfeed and now commercials and companies are telling you that only National Name Brand formulas provide the essential nutrients that your sweet newborn needs.

Do you believe them and how does your budget feel about it?
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My sister, who happens to be named Mona Lisa, sent me this yesterday. Artist assistants stand next to 3,604 cups of coffee which have been made into a giant Mona Lisa in Sydney, Australia. The 3,604 cups of coffee were each filled with different amounts of milk to create the different shades!

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I love Valentine's Day, no pun intended.

Seriously, I'm the type of Momma who goes WAY overboard to show my children and husband I love them. I buy the cheesy place mats, hang up stringed hearts, bake heart-shaped pancakes in the morning, and place a sweet gift bag in the chair of each child to find when it's time to eat. What can I say? I'm a sucker for love, conversation hearts, and sweet movies with the kids.

Speaking of Sweet Movies, on January 5th of this year, a timeless Valentine's Day Classic was released by Disney. Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You is better than ever with it's Special Edition.
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Momma Findings strives on providing Family Friendly Reviews on products from Toys to Books to Kitchen Cleaners and everything in between. I'm also ALL about supporting other bloggers who provide the same type of editorials. So, I'd like to welcome you to our brand new Weekly Linky, debuting EVERY Tuesday:

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A huge knot engulfed my throat as I fought back tears when a dear friend of mine came to me with her marital struggle. As I listened to each "instance" or each "argument", goosebumps ran down my arms... then my back... then I couldn't feel my body as the flashbacks of my own marital struggle came back from just years ago.

"It's not supposed to be like this," she muttered out between sobs and heavy breathing.

You're right. It's not.

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Folks.

Don't be a Patsy.. ... uh.. er.. I mean a Sara.

Don't be a Sara and ignore the cold weather advice from the news. This morning, my husband and I, woke to no water. I went to wash my sleepy eyes away in the bathroom and found nothing coming out of my faucet. I ran to the kitchen. Nada. Ran to the other bathroom. Nope.

No water and a big fat mess to fix before the kids came home from their Grandparents house. I don't understand, we never had to prepare for cold weather like this in Memphis. This is the Gulf Coast of Texas where cold air shouldn't affect us as it has.

If you've got cold weather coming your way or you're in the middle of it, here are a few tips on how to deal with the the frost and hard freeze warnings.

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If my kids have a late breakfast, they are grouchy, tired, and did I say grouchy? So, it's no surprise that, a 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, kids who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, and have fewer reported discipline problems.

Another study of 16,000 adults revealed those who skipped breakfast tended to weigh more than those who ate breakfast.

Do you think that's true? Could a simple bowl of Cheerios, or any cereal, before heading out the door have that much added nutrition?

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The Consumer Electronics Show 2010 (or better known as CES) is happening, starting today January 7-10th in Las Vegas, NV. CES is the largest trade show held for consumer electronics and features products and the companies that create them.

This year, Kodak wants you to be a part of CES from your home computer. They invite me AND you to participate and see all the action at the show by watching live streaming panels direct from the Kodak K-Zone on the CES Floor. You can also join the discussion by submitting questions to the panelists via Twitter and using the hashtag #kzone.

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For me, dinner time can be stressful. There's the cooking, the serving, the clean-up, and the whining in between from three small children.

By the time I get dinner on the table, I'm fit to quit. Recently, My BlogSpark let me in on a way to relieve that stress, have some fun, and spend quality time together as a family. Here's a meal idea that is sure to bring laughter to the table.

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There's nothing sexier than a man with a vacuum, especially a man with a Dyson Limited Edition Blueprint!

Our review of the Dyson coming soon!

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I'm having a blast merging My Sippy Cup Runneth Over over here, to Momma Findings! One particular segment, I'm developing is my weekly vlog Sara Say What?!

I'm talking about whatever is on my mind. Lately, it's been about marriage, but for the New Year I'm feeling encouraged:

Reflections:

- What little things encourage you throughout the day?
- Who do you feel needs more building up in your family?
- Words are powerful, how do you control your tongue?

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Welcome to the ALL NEW Music Monday here at Momma Findings. It's a New Year and with it, comes New showcases, new graphics, new .... well.. just about everything. You'll see Momma Findings transform gradually over the next month as I merge my personal blog My Sippy Cup Runneth Over into one Mega Mom Blog here at Momma Findings!

First up: It's our Music Monday! Monday's are all about songs that inspire us, keep us moving, and save our sanity. I'm going to share with you what songs are inspiring me each week and we'd love you to join us! All you have to do is:

- Pick a song that is inspiring you each Monday
- Post the lyrics, YouTube video, or a story of how it's made you feel
- Sign McLinky below with the URL to your post
- Link to Momma Findings: Music Monday
- Grab our Music Monday Button (coming soon

Tonight, It's late.

Thinking. Praying. Listening to what God is telling me.

Tonight, before I tucked my daughter into bed, I had an overwhelming feeling, a need to tell her how much I love her. I love this child more than I can express. The bond between Mother and Daughter can be so strong and I needed her to know:
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Every once in awhile there is a video game that brings two children together, two children who constantly fight, who constantly bicker with one another, but come together to Just Dance

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