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Sneak Peek of My COOL WHIP Photo Shoot
The beginning of January brought a fun new adventure and my first trip to New York City. I was fortunate enough to share this experience with a few amazing gals (Shelly from MomFiles, Jenny from Picky Palate and Ana from SpanglishBaby). The trip was for a photo shoot with the famous Martin Schoeller who has photographed everyone from the [...]
2Feb2012 | Emily | 4 comments | ContinuedWeek One of My Weight Loss Journey With Amway’s Nutrilite
If you haven’t met my Aunt Susan yet, she will be sharing her weight loss journey for the next three months on Busy Mommy. Follow her experience and leave her some encouragement! ————— After my first week following Amway’s Nutrilite Weight Management Fat Trimmer Plan I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect when I stepped [...]
1Feb2012 | Emily | 3 comments | ContinuedSuperbowl Cheesy Spinach & Bacon Dip
Just in time for the Superbowl I present to you the Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip. Even non-spinach lovers will enjoy it. In other words, devour it. Are you hosting a Superbowl Party this year? Add this dip to your menu! WHAT YOU NEED 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained 1 lb. [...]
31Jan2012 | Emily | 3 comments | ContinuedLIVE CHAT Tonight! 9pm EST: Do You Get Enough Me Time?
I’m guessing the vast majority of you mothers would say you don’t get enough me time. Since my only son is 4 I’m just getting to the point where I can paint my nails, take a decent shower, and even read a bit. I better cherish that time now before we have more kids! Many [...]
31Jan2012 | Emily | 0 comments | ContinuedTop 12 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Wife
Dear men. Some of you need a bit of help when it comes to Valentine’s Day, so here it is. The Top 12 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Wife. No need to look any further or wait until February 13th to run to the store. If your wife is a foodie, a bookworm, or a [...]
30Jan2012 | Emily | 0 comments | ContinuedHomemade Valentine’s Day Mints
I had a vision of mints the other day. Cute, mini, glittery, heart mints for Valentine’s Day. They are soo much better than those conversation hearts. First you need a teeny tiny heart cookie cutter (I used this mini heart fondant cutter) or you could use a mini heart mold. I believe using a mold [...]
27Jan2012 | Emily | 15 comments | ContinuedMeal Plan Week #3
I’m a little late coming up with my meal plan this week, so I am doing all of my planning and grocery shopping today (usually I do it on Sunday). On Monday we had one of our go-to meals, eggs and hashbrowns. These week, unknowingly, I have come up with a reoccurring theme for meals: comfort food. [...]
24Jan2012 | Emily | 4 comments | ContinuedValentine’s Day Frosting-Filled Sandwich Cookies #CreativeCrescents
Trying to think of something new to make with Crescent rolls is hard. There are your traditional pot pies and covered casseroles… and everything under the sun can be wrapped in crescents. I tried to come up with something that would be a quick, decadent Valentine’s Day treat and boy are these little sandwich cookies sure [...]
23Jan2012 | Emily | 2 comments | ContinuedMy Weight Loss Journey With Amway’s Nutrilite
I just found out I am a “FAT TRIMMER”! Before I explain my new found name, let me back up and introduce myself. My name is Susan, I’ve known Emily, a.k.a. Busy Mommy, since the day she was born, she was the first baby I loved, she was the flower girl in my wedding. She is my niece [...]
22Jan2012 | Emily | 13 comments | ContinuedDo You Have The New Mom Blues?
I was a young mom when I had my son. I just turned twenty years old and was about to start my junior year of college. I gave birth to Colton via c-section in the beginning of August and developed an infection which left me feeling even more under the weather. To top it all [...]
22Jan2012 | Emily | 1 comment | Continued














