Life is Grand AWARD!!

Thank you to Dexter's Super Savvy Mommy for sending me this award. I have to admit this was pretty good timing. You know those weeks where you feel your about to scream your head off? Well I have been having one of those, and one thing I have learned to help me through these weeks is by looking at everything I am grateful for. This helps me balance things out in life and helps me to realize that there are always more important things out their then the little tiffs that come up. So I am excited to except this reward and share with you "Why Life is Grand".

Here are my Top 5 Reasons:

1. Life is Grand because I have a husband whom I can trust to always be supportive of me and our children. He is Perfect for me.
2. Life is Grand because I have two children who constantly remind me they are my top priority ;) They have also helped me grow so much as an individual and a person.
3. Life is Grand because I have this fun blog that I totally enjoy doing and has led me to meet so many wonderful bloggers and companies. Love it, Love it!
4. Life is Grand because I am learning how to conquer my fears and it makes me feel like I can conquer the world. Ok... Maybe I don't feel like I can conquer the world but it does make me feel great!
5. Life is Grand because I have so many good and supportive people around me. This includes my family and friends. I love them all.

Here are the 5 bloggers that I am passing this on to (in no particular order)
1. Sandy from "TALES FROM A SHOP*A*HOLIC MOMMY"
2. The MUd Bug
3. Yaya from Yaya Stuff
4. Ann from Ann Again and Again
5. Heather form Bebe and Alice

Kick your feet up and Enjoy!!!

It's Friday and we made it through another week. I have a crazy weekend ahead of me, but hopefully most of you can kick your feet up and relax. I will however be joining Ann's "Virtual Girls Night Out". Tonight will be my one night to REALLY relax, literally. This is my only night this week I will have really been able to relax. I am soooo excited. My oldest is having a sleepover with his cousin and my hubby has to work so when my youngest is in bed I am heading over to the VGNO. They got a "Love Boat" theme going on tonight!

To add to the excitement I have Mr. Linky, my "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" which is full of giveaways and my current giveaways which are "Cooking and Sewing for Kids" and "N-fini Shape".

Now time for Mr. Linky....

Mimi Cafe Breakfast...FREE!

I love Mimi Cafe. I mean, "I love it". They have the best meals and an even more delicious breakfast menu. So if you are diggin their breakfast as much as I am join their e-club and receive a FREE Breakfast. Gotto love that!

Thank you Thrifty and Chic Mom for the heads up.

Etsy Easter CORRECTION PLEASE READ!!!!!

I have to apologize before hand for not doing a better job at explaining how this giveaway works. I really thought I explained the directions but I have now realized I needed to be more clear. I am sorry for any of you who I may have confused.

There are 7 giveaways and each has it own link. If you left a comment on the main Etsy Easter Extravaganza page, this is NOT an entry. You must click on the buttons of each giveaway and you will then be led to the giveaway. Again I am so sorry if I did not explain this well. I do hope that everyone will take the time to enter each giveaway or at least the one's you are interested in. I really appreciate your support and I know the Etsy stores who participated do as well.
Also if you added the button you will have to inform me at each Easter giveaway that you enter. This means you will have to leave a separate comment.

I hope that clears up some confusion and I will make sure I do a better job at explaining this more clearly next time. Thanks again for all of your awesome support. Here is the main link which can direct you to each giveaway. Click on the adorable buttons that show what they are giving away!

Winners of The Soft Landing giveaway!

Congrats to the two winners of the bibs set. I have already emailed you so be sure to get back to me ASAP! Thanks for everyone who participated and for The Soft Landing for sponsoring this giveaway.

#109 Jinky and Me
#39 Naddez

Udderly Smooth Review!

I recently have been given some great review opportunities from my girls at Extraordinary Mothers. This is a wonderful blog network where you can meet other bloggers and here about some wonderful things going on the blog world. I want to give thanks to my girls from Extraordinary Mothers for hooking me up with Udderly Smooth. Udderly Smooth has a variety of Moisturizing Lotion's for everyone.

I have always had very dry skin. The skin on my elbows looks espcially dry and has never been pleasent to look at. I have been using the "Udderly Smooth" Extra Care Cream for my elbows and it has made an incredible difference. The other day while my mom was in the car with me she almost went into shock. She asked what I did to my elbows. I told her, and she said they had NEVER looked better. This was the difference it made just with in a few days.
Since Summer is on it's way and flip flop season is near I have beem very concerned about my dry feet. Not pretty. Udderly Smooth has also taken care of this problem with their "Udderly Smooth" Shea Butter Foot Cream. (Now maybe I can get a nice foot rub from my husband). It has been amazing to see the transformation that has taken place with my skin since I have been using Udderly Smooth products.

All Udderly Smooth Products come in a cute cow patterned container. Their moisturizers also rub into your skin with ease. You don't have to sit and rub it in for minutes before getting the lotion in your skin. It leaves your skin soft and smooth without the greasy left over lotion look. I love it!

Some interesting facts about Udderly Smooth are it was originally invented in to use on dairy cows under harsh conditions. Now it is used to help people with dry and chapped skin worldwide . Product uses also include:

* Dry and chapped skin
* As a shaving lotion
* Diabetes skin care
* Hand and Foot Syndrome- a side effect of chemotherapy drugs
* Chamois cream for bicyclists
* Needlework and quilting
* There is also an Udder Cream made especially for Nursing Moms!

Next shopping trip you should pick up your own Udderly Smooth product. Udderly Smooth is Available at Walmart, Target, Walgreens and more. Go here to find stores near you who carry this wonderful product.

Try Netflix FREE!

I am a Netflix member and love it! I think on of my most favorite and newest additions to Netflix is the "Watch Instantly" selection. If you have access to a computer or an XBOX this is awesome. I am always really bad when it comes to returning movies and rarely get them back on time. I basically have been told by my husband that I cannot rent anymore movies. I have the same problem with the returning library items. We rank up a lot of late fees. Opps!
When you sign up for Netflix you have a great selection of all the newly released movies to select and get through your mail. The process is usually a 3-4 day process. I have never had to wait longer then this to get my next movie. With the "Watch Instantly", you can download a movie immediately to your computer or Xbox anytime. This is great so you never have to worry about wating for your next movie plus you can download several at the same time. We have 12 downloaded on to our xbox right now. It literally took no more then a minute for this to download. It is like magic.
I will be honest. The Watch Instantly doesn't always have the newest movies available, but we have found several TV series we enjoy (The Office, Heroes, 30 Rock) and a ton of children movies which our children love. That way my kids think we are spoiling them by renting all these movies for them during the week. My oldest loves it. I find this well worth the member ship.
Right now Netflix if offering a FREE trial and you have the choice between 4 plans. I am not sure which plans they are or how it works. I got this information through Pinching your Pinnies, which is a very reliable source. You will have to check it out for further information but my guess is they will ask for your credit/debit card and if you don't cancel once your FREE trial is over they may start charging you monthly. But you can cancel anytime.

Got to love movies!

Mama Snow

Etsy Easter Extravaganza is Here and Giveaways Ending SOON!

Click on thiis button to be sent to the Etsy Easter Extravaganza Home page!


Also Tomorrow THe Soft Landing GIveaway will be ending 3/25. There are two winners and these bibs are fantastic!
Go on and enter!
The other giveaways ending soon are the Kids Cooking and Sewing ends 3/ 30. These are wonderful ebook that will give you some fund tricks and ideas for teaching your child how to work in the kitchen or with sewing. We have our own copies and my son is now the other chef in the house. At least he think he is... He is only 4! I love spending time with him in the kitchen though.

Enjoy yourselves and have a wonderful day!

The "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" is here!

Welcome to "Catch the Drift with Mama Snow's" Etsy Easter Extravaganza!

I have been so excited to introduce you to our Etsy Easter Sponsors. I hope you enjoy their stores and creations as much as I do. Being an artist myself I have great respect for all Etsy crafters and artist. The time and creativity they put into their work is tremindous. I can't help but admire their want to share their skills and talents with others. This is why I decided to promote their stores during this fun blog party.
I think we have been very lucky to find such wonderful shops who wanted to be a part of the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza". Not only are each of them donating one item to giveaway, you will also find some who offered SPECIAL DISCOUNTS to "Catch the Drift..." readers. So keep your eyes opened!

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Remember to grab the button for an extra entry at the giveaways. The "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" will run from March 23-April 3. I will be closing the giveaways early morning. Each giveaway may have different rules and restrictions so be sure to read all rules and restrictions. Below you will find all participationg stores. Click on the button/banner to visit the giveaway and learn more about the store owners. Each button will lead you to a different giveaway.
*If you also get the chance please take the time to thank all participating Etsy Stores on this post!

THIS IS NOT THE GIVEAWAY PAGE! CLICK ON THE BUTTONS BELOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!!!

Crazy About Chenille


The Broken House (paper mache items)


Pretty Girls Bows


LaDesigns2


Tactile Baby


Illia Kids


Annie's Powder Room (Soaps)


Thank you all Etsy store participants and followers for joining us at "Catch the Drift with Mama Snow".

Much Thanks,
Mama Snow

Ultimate Blog Party!

There is an Ultimate Blog Part over at "5 Minutes for Mom". There is tons of people to meet, prizes and more. So go check it out and click on the button above!

For those of you who are visiting "Catch the Drift for the first time, Welcome.
I am Mama Snow and I have been married 7 years to my hubby who is a hard worker and excellent father. He also is a huge tease. I cannot say I always enjoy this quality of his, although I try...

<For some reason my boobs look exceptionally huge in this picture. They are not that big. It must be the angle i was standing. I need to practice that angle a little more, the I can look that good in all my pictures. Just Kidding ;)


I am also a STAM of two lovely children who won;t sit still for the life of them. But they sure are characters.



I love taking on new adventures and the past few years I have decided to conquer my fears. This year I am taking my fear of water to the extreme and becoming a certified scuba diver. The first attempt did not go well, but I am not giving up yet. This last year I also felt the need to create a blog where I can share some of my favorite finds including deals, great stores for family friendly products, reviews and giveaways. I wasn;t sure I had it in me to do so, but here I am and I am loving the endless possibilities it brings me and the people I am able to meet.
I also like to host my own parties. In fact starting March 23- April 3 I am hosting the Etsy Easter Extravaganza. I have chosen some of my favorite shops who have some great Easter items. There are also several giveaways. So if you have a minute are to go stop by. Also as always I have several current giveaways off on my side bar for you to check out. Leave me a comment and I will be sure to stop by your blog. I am so exited to meet you.

Now, as for what I would love to win at the Ultimate Blog Party.... oh my, there are so many choices. I have a list of my favorites. My top choice is for sure #58 Kitchen Aid mixer stand and #89 $100 to Home Goods
Then the other favorites are (in no particular order)
#27 3 tier Diaper Cake
Intl #45 Win a princess costume
#49 The biggest loser family cookbook
#87 Mieral makeup kit
USC 45- Pair of eleven shoes

then of course #1, #106, #28 and I always love Target gift cards (#19 #21 #22). Does that sum it up enough? ; )

Thanks and enjoy the Ultimate Blog Party!
Mama Snow