Delivery Man Sweepstakes for a chance to deliver the perfect Father's Day gift

Excuse me, may I have your attention please?

Just stop what you are doing right now, yes I mean you, your FarmVille can wait.  Enter the DELIVERY MAN SWEEPSTAKES for a chance to deliver the perfect fathers day gift. Sweepstakes submissions end June 6th 11:59 PM PST. For a chance to deliver the perfect Father's day gift, you just need to share your funniest photos of your father via Twitter and Instagram.....are you ready you may need to sit down for this one. Ok, by entering the sweepstakes you are entered for a chance to win a 50' TV and other great prizes!

I am not sure about you however this beats the tie and socks my father gets from us every year. So get those cameras ready and be prepared to have a little fun. Knock your dad's socks off and enter for a chance to deliver a better gift this year than you did the previous. Which lets face it, a 50' TV will make up for all those years.

For more information please click HERE, don't forget to "LIKE" Delivery Man on Facebook.

Iron Man 3

Am I the only Mother who has waited this long to take her children to see marvel's Iron Man 3? I have been notified by my children since the beginning of May that they have wanted to go. Looks like I will be hitting the theaters this memorial day before I hit the pool. Going to make a splash with my kids as we dunk into the popcorn in the nice air-conditioned theater. I have to admit I am eagerly anticipating this movie as well. Now that finals are complete I am able to have some fun and catch up on a movie or two!

May is Drowning Prevention Awareness Month

"We as parents make all the life saving decisions for our kids, we choose to buckle them in the car, we choose to tell them not to go into the street, we choose to teach them how to swim....they can't make those choices on their own" ~ Stacey Pollock

I was one of those people who believed it could NEVER happen to them. After all, I'm the most neurotic mother there is, ever vigilant about my children and there whereabouts.  This day was no different as I sat by the pool watching my children.

It happened so fast. I had turned to pack a few items in our bag as we prepared to leave the pool. When I turned back to look for my 18 month old son, I was horrified to see him floating on his back in the water without his life jacket.  He must have been in shock as he was surprisingly silent.  The first thing I noticed was the horrified look on my toddlers face as I grabbed him and pulled him from the water.  He began to cough and I nearly fainted with relief when I realized that meant he was still breathing.  I clung to him tightly while I calmed my racing heart and tried to steady my nerves enough to walk again.

As soon as I was able to move again, I ran to the office and asked to see their security videos showing what had happened at pool. I had heard about dry drowning and I feared that he was at risk for that as well.  Before calling his pediatrician, I needed to learn what had happened and exactly how long he had been in the water.   The video played and I watched my son standing next to me, wearing his life jacket.  I reach over and unbuckle it and I see him playing next to me while I gathering our towels and toys.  When I look up and realize that he is no longer standing next to me, I begin to frantically look around the pool area before my eyes come to rest on him, bobbing up and down in the spa. I sprint over and pull him from the water and clutch him to me.

As if it wasn't traumatizing enough when it happened, watching it was like getting the wind knocked out of me. It literally took 24 seconds from the time I turned my back until the moment I pulled him from the water.  I can't even begin to express how guilty I felt - and still feel.  I was one of the fortunate ones.  Many parents aren't so lucky.

You can bet that I always make sure that my son wears his life jacket, fully buckled, whenever we are near a pool but that's only a basic safety measure, and isn't nearly enough.  I am now more aware than ever about the need for constant vigilance.  Its more than just a life jacket, swimming lessons, awareness, as a life jacket is just a false sense of security as well.

Now I ask that you join me in helping others realize this before it's too late.  Take the pledge and spread the message that Simple Steps Save Lives. Taking the Pledge will also enter you into drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card from Amazon, compliments of D&D Technologies! Not bad, huh?

THE PLEDGE: Every child deserves to be protected. I pledge to spread the message that Simple Steps Save Lives to my family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. I will let people know that adding as many proven water safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe and fun experience at pools and spas, because you can never know which one might save a child's life — until it does.

Click here to take The Pledge

Mountain Mikes Pizza

The boys and I went back to Mountain Mike's Pizza for dinner and we loved it!  As if.....we wouldn't sheesh.

Between the atmosphere, game room for the boys and delicious pizza for the family what else could you ask for? The boys and I couldn't finish their pizza in one sitting so we took it home, and the next day we enjoyed it. I ate mine cold as a snack and surprisingly whether their pizza is cold or hot it is extremely delicious.

During the week they have a lunch buffet and on Wednesday nights they have a dinner buffet that includes all you can eat pizza, ( not just cheese and pepperoni but their gourmet slices too), salad, breadsticks and more. Their salad bar is quite extensive and fresh. We will surely be back, as in my opinion they serve the best pizza in town.


So when you when you stumble across that awkward question for lunch or dinner about what to eat with fair prize,  and makes your tastebuds melt, its Mountain Mike's Pizza. It will leave both you and your wall satisfied.

The Stacks are in your "Flavor"

At Stacks Pancake House!

I had the opportunity to eat at Stack's Pancake house a couple of weeks ago during their grand opening in Mission Viejo. I was very much anticipating their opening when I researched they serve a Hawaiian Breakfast  as well as lunch items. They offer a variety of foods that everyone will enjoy, you can't help but feel the ALOHA in every bite!




Even my Gluten free cutie could enjoy chocolate chip pancakes, upon request. Talk about making his day a little bit brighter one stack at a time.

I had the Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut syrup drizzled all over. It reminded me of the summers I spent in Maui. My all time favorite breakfast is the Macadamia Nut Pancake with coconut syrup and chilled guava juice. I just saved a plane ticket and booked my next breakfast outing at Stack's!

My oldest had the Oreo Cookie Pancake, the picture doesn't do it justice.

With two locations, Dana Point and Mission Viejo ~ Whether you are near the land or sea you have a location that is nearest to you! Reasonably priced, Great customer service, Friendly environment, so what are you waiting for? Doors open at 6:30 am and they close at 2:00 pm.
Dana Point number (949) 429-2222
Mission Viejo number (949) 218-4600

Biggest BABY Shower EVER event is March 14th

Please forgive me for delaying on posting this until now. As many of us rookie or professional moms know, this is something known as MOM brain or commonly known as being under the influence of children 24/7. For those expecting mommies out there, don't let this frighten you. These are the years that we cherish and would never trade for anything, even sleep, an uninterrupted shower, or a warm meal.  I would hardly say I am a rookie mom, however with the age gap between my children I feel as if baby products are every so trendy and easier than ever now.

If you are a new mommy, an expecting one, or know someone who is - you might be interested in getting out of the house tomorrow and enjoying an evening out with other mommies. Its not too late to RSVP!

For more information click on this link: BIGGEST BABY SHOWER EVENT EVER!

They say its my birthday.....

Today is my birthday and I feel indifferent. Usually I am like a child when it comes to the countdown and I get giddy as the day approaches. I don't feel different, I don't look different (unfortunately), I don't know what it is. I am not depressed about my age, yet. I am 34 years old, thats still young and I have 6 years to go before my big birthday. I have just been an emotional reck and its not even 9am yet. Every year both my mother and father call me at 2:42am (or was it 3:42am I am still delirious from the phone calls this morning) to officially welcome my birthday. I love that, that is my most priceless present I get from them every year. I will, later today get cards from my children, orchestrated by my oldest making sure I wasn't forgotten by his two younger brothers. He is so sweet and considerate, I am most certain he will make a wonderful husband one day. I am headed to school in the next couple of hours and will do a Ferris Bueller and spend the afternoon with my mother.

 I am appointee for the events that follow, I  have chosen to get a fresh squeezed juice at a juice bar and get my nails done. I think my mother was kind of disappointed with my reply. The truth - a day with my mother without distractions from the boys is the biggest gift. My father was a bit disappointed as well, when I told him I couldn't think of anything I wanted, after he said he was headed to LA for the day and wanted to get me something nice. I told him I just want to hang out with him and my boys, order a pizza and play board games. The way my boys and father laugh when they are together melts my heart. Time, Time, Time, Time, is all I want with my parents. That is the biggest gift!

Tonight I will be indulging at my mothers for dinner and undoubtedly will need my stomach pumped. Since It's MY BIRTHDAY (I love saying that) I choose the menu for tonight. Steak, our families to die for sautéed green beans, and salad. The boys and I went gluten free as of January 1st so my mother made green jello for my dessert, I couldn't stop laughing when she told me. The boys will get chocolate cake, I will let them indulge on this special day. After the menu was set and I was salivating over the steak I would be eating later ( My Step Father makes one mean steak on the BBQ),  I was told she had another special surprise. Another surprise, could it be a cupcake instead of the green jello? 

ARE YOU READY? 

Its not a cupcake but its in the same category of my beloved dessert. She is making my ultimate favorite dish, Fruits De Mare! Move over cupcake, hello Jello! This was the best birthday surprise to wake up too! The Italian in me always loves to eat, what a way to bring in this birthday with my favorite Italian dish, my family, and maybe a cupcake, or two, or three. 

Carpe diem.... well before I get all crazy I need a Starbucks with an extra shot or two!

Time to celebrate, and happy birthday to you if we happen to share the same day!