Did I Say "Obey" In My Vows??

Jeff keeps trying to put the Kibosh on my fireplace mantel painting project.  I'm  super irritated.  I want to do this so badly and I don't know how else to convince him.  I have showed him numerous photos of similar before and after pics that have beautiful results.  I'm starting to feel like this is just a control thing.
Jeff's dad passed away a week after mine last month.  We brought the end tables to our new house but they reek of cigarette smoke.  I hate the smell with every fiber of my being.  It reminds me of poor people smell.  Yes, that sounds very wrong but it's how I feel.  I tried cleaning them with vinegar, laundry soap and regular cleaners.  I have taken off coats of nicotine.  It's disgusting.  I even stripped and ruined from wiping so many times.  I am worried about my girls touching it if I can still rub this crap off.   So here is my question, are they worth stripping and refinishing?  I think they would look so cute in a distressed white (with my white fireplace, of course) but I do not think he will go for that look.  At this point he is stuck with  letting me( really, letting me??) redo them somehow because they are already ruined.
And back to this whole fireplace project... should I just put my foot down and say I'm doing it?  I mean, this is my house too and I have to stare at that damn thing 24/7!  And isn't a home more of a reflection on the wife?  Ughh...I'm so irritated!
Here are some photos of the stupid end table.

Juppy Baby Walker Review & Giveaway

One thing I love about blogging is being able to share amazing products that I've experienced with my readers.  If you have a little one that hasn't started walking yet then you must get The Juppy Baby Walker.  I have 4 kids and I wish I had this amazing invention years ago.  Not only is this product much safer than traditional baby walkers but I cannot tell you how painful it can be having to bend over to teach your baby how to walk over and over again every day.  With The Juppy you can safely secure your child in the harness and use the straps to support him while still standing.  Why didn't I think of this?  It's so simple.  Just unzip, slip her in, zip again and adjust straps for myself.  What I loved most was how every time she started to stumble I could protect her from falling and hitting the ground.  It really gave her the confidence she needed to keep trying.  My husband who is over 6' tall was even able to use this without any height issues.  I will be passing this down to my brother when my nephew is ready to give up crawling.  I would honestly recommend this product to anyone with crawlers ready to learn how to walk.

Just see how easy and smart this product really is.

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83 Glorious Degrees

Yesterday was such a beautiful day I decided to take the girls to the park by our house for the first time.  It's such a beautiful place.  It's enormous and has two play sections, a large field, a picnic area and a water park.   They had so much fun it was so difficult getting them back in the car.   Here are a few pics.   The first two pics are of Bella wearing my glasses this morning.

In other news, I will driving over to the local Army recruiting station today to sign my parental rights over to the US Army so that my 17 year old son, Ethan, can pre-enlist.  My heart hurts.  I am very proud of him for taking charge of his future but very sad because he is all grown up.   I pray that he stays safe once a soldier and that he gains all the knowledge and power he needs from the experience.

Guest Post by Pretty Living PDX

Hello Boogies N' Boo-boos readers, first of all thank you so much to Jen for having me on the blog today! I am Myranda and I blog over at Pretty Living PDX, on my blog you will find posts about my ladies, my weight loss, and a lot of family fun!

I have been married to the best husband ever for the past 7 years, and we have 3 little ladies. They are very fun, but also very challenging.

Today I wanted to talk to you about a little thing called Pinterest, I seriously LOVE Pinterest. I actually have to limit the amount of time I spend on Pinterest, or I would be on it 8 hours a day. 

My favorite board on Pinterest has to be my fitness board

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This sassy water helps you lose water weight and give you energy, it works so well, I love this stuff!

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 I found this awesome chart that helps with cravings, it tells you what each craving really means. This way you can switch out the bad for the good. 

We can't leave Ryan out.

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 I also have a Pinterest board dedicated strictly to all things FUNNY, who doesn't love a good laugh

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Last but certainly not least another Ryan

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Come on over to Pretty Living PDX for more funnies, like the time my husband gave me an enema, and my most awkward moment, we all have them don't we?

I also wanted to let you lovely readers know about some special things I have happening on my blog this month;

~Buy 1 Get 1 free ad space

~An awesome birthday giveaway 

~Halloween post link-up

Thank you again Jen for having me here on Boogies N' Boo-boos, peace out girl scouts!

My Birchbox Arrived...Finally!

I received an email last week telling me it shipped.  I was so excited to get it but I could not remember which address I gave them.  I checked my mailbox every day and no luck...till today! Woot-Woot!  This month I opted for a special "Goop" box so I'm interested in seeing what next month brings.  Here is what came today...

Tell Me I Should Paint My Oak Fireplace Mantel

When we were thinking about purchasing this house all I could think about was painting the oak fireplace mantel white.  It's a beautiful oak but at the same time it's very blah and doesn't really fit the rest of the house.  I love the traditional look but I feel this look screams 90's!  It just doesn't have that luxurious feel I think a fireplace should have.  So here I am...owner of this house and this fireplace and I am itching to get my paws on it.  Problem is hubby is against it.  He didn't say "I can't" but I think he is just terrified of me F'ing it up and having to pay someone to fix it, especially since I've never done anything like this.   What do you think?   If you or anyone you know has experience with this please chime in.  I welcome your 2 cents!!  Here is my inspiration...

My Fireplace is on the left.

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I Hate Creepy Crawlers!

I HATE bugs!  No, I seriously freak out at the sight of anything that has more legs than I do.  It's just my luck that we move into a house that back up to a wooded area.  With all of the trees in my yard come bugs that I've never ever even seen before.  The back of my house is all windows so when the lights are on at night it's a total bug magnet.  All I hear from my girls is, "Bug Bug Bug"!  I do my best to kill them by squishing them in toilet paper (with many layers) while my husband isn't here but if he's home I'm not going near them.   Funny thing is my husband has a phobia of rodents and I think they are absolutely adorable!  He will jump on to whatever he can and squeal like a little girl if he thinks there is a mouse anywhere near him.  It's quite hilarious.

One thing that isn't funny is Lyme Disease.  I am terrified of it, especially now that I found a tick on the dog and I've seen mosquitoes the size of my head in our house.  And not only am I worried about Ticks but Termites and all the other insects I have never seen.  My first priority is to protect my family and my home so I found this awesome site that will help me identify the bugs I find.  PestWorld.org was the exact resource I needed to help me know what I should and shouldn't be fearful of and which pests should prompt me to get immediate professional pest help.   PestWorld.org will also help me find a pest professional in our area.  Not lying, I honestly have this awesome bookmarked on my laptop and I've referenced it about 100x in the last week!!  If insects, rodents or spiders aren't a problem for your family I bet your kids would still love to look at all the cool pics and learn about these creepy little monsters... I know mine do.

PestWorld.org is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about bugs, rodents and other household pests. You can identify your infestation, find helpful prevention tips, pest photography and videos, educational articles on a variety of pest topics, and more.

In the fall, pests often enter our homes seeking shelter from colder weather, so it’s important to take steps to pest-proof your home. Pest issues are better handled by licensed pest professionals. They have the knowledge, training and tools to properly identify a pest species and recommend ways to safely remedy an infestation before it becomes a serious problem.

You can find a pest professional in your area by entering your zip code in the Find a Pro database on PestWorld.org: http://www.pestworld.org/find-a-pest-control-professional/.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Pest Management Association. The opinions and text are all mine.

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