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My One Year Blogoversary

2011
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Before the day is over I just want to let everyone know that as of today, Three P’s in a Pod has officially been here for a year!  It seems so crazy to me!  I wish I would’ve taken a screen shot of what this blog looked like a year ago, but I didn’t.  I didn’t even remember that my blogoversary was coming up until just a few days ago!  So I apologize that I don’t have a fun event planned for all of you.

I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you out there, my readers!  There’s no way that this blog would’ve grown like it has if it weren’t for all of you!  I appreciate every single follow, every single comment, every single visit from all of you!

So here’s to another year!  Now I’m off to take a screen shot of what my blog looks like so I can compare it next year :)

Image: bulldogza / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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It’s a Book by Lane Smith

2011
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I ran across this book a couple months ago and read through it quickly at the bookstore.  I absolutely loved it!  So when I saw it on sale last week I had to pick it up!  It’s just a simple conversation between a donkey and a monkey.  The monkey is reading a book and the donkey is asking him about it.  Hopefully the world never comes to this, but it’s definitely a cute story!

What do you have there?
It’s a book.
How do you scroll down?
I don’t.  I turn the page.  It’s a book.
Do you blog with it?
No, it’s a book.
Where’s your mouse? Can you make the characters fight?
Nope.  Book.
Can it text?
No.
Tweet?
No.
Wi-Fi?
No.
Can it do this? (image of sound coming from laptop)
No…it’s a book.  Look. (image from the book)
Too many letters.  I’ll fix it – rrr! K? lol!
So…what else can this book do?  Does it need a password?
No.
Need a screen name?
No.  It’s a book.
(The monkey gives the book to the donkey and he’s reading)
Are you going to give my book back?
No.
Fine…I’m going to the library.
Don’t worry, I’ll charge it up when I’m done!
You don’t have to…it’s a book jack***.

You can purchase this book on Amazon.

*I received no compensation for this post, I just enjoy the book and wanted to share :)

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Video Blogging Tips – My First Video Blog!

2011
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Thank you to Miss Lori for giving these great tips at the Midwest Moms Media Brands & Bloggers Summit!  Please go easy on me, this is my first video blog ;)

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I Won $250 and You Can Win $1,000!

2011
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Have you joined the Clorox Connects community?  If not, what are you waiting for?  I just won $250 for submitting my idea for a new product, and you can too! 

The third running of this contest just started today and will run until September 30th.  You can submit your idea for a new product under any of their brands, such as Kingsford, Brita, Hidden Valley and so many more!  Once the contest is closed they will pick four winners of $250 and one winner of $1,000!  How awesome is that?!?

Good luck!

I was not required to write this post or compensated in any way.  I was chosen as a winner of $250 for submitting my idea and you can do the same!

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Saturday Playdate With The Life of Rylie and Bryce Too!

2011
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Hi everyone!  I’m over at The Life of Rylie and Bryce Too today for a Saturday Playdate!  Head on over if you’d like to read more about me :)

Have a great weekend!

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Lovable Labels BlogHer ’11 Getaway Contest

2011
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Hello ladies!  I’m here today to tell you about an opportunity from a place we all know – Life!  This particular position is part of the Parenting Department.  The position will remain open for an unspecified amount of time so feel free to apply several times if you’d like.  Many of you will be chosen, some after only applying once, some after applying several times and some who haven’t applied at all.  Good luck!

Job Title- Mama, Mommy, Mom, Mother, Baker, Chef, Maid, Chauffeur, Event Planner, Teacher, Accountant, ATM, etc.

Location- Everywhere

Job Status – Full Time, Permanent, Life-long

Job Description -

Reports to – Your child will always think they are the boss, and in some ways they will be right.  You will also have to answer to your conscience, relatives who think they know everything about parenting and strangers who think you want their advice.

Supervises – You will supervise your own child as well as the children around them while their parents talk, text or just plain don’t pay attention.

Purpose - You will be responsible for creating and shaping this life.  You will teach your child the basic life skills they need in order to survive on their own and be a productive member of society.  Most importantly, you will love them no matter what. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to -

  • Diaper changes 
  • Feedings
  • Cleaning up pee, poop, puke and snot (sometimes all at once, sometimes all over you)
  • Bathing
  • Rocking
  • Cuddling
  • Boo-boo kissing
  • Teaching basic life skills
  • Playing
  • Keeping up with household responsibilities
  • Planning birthday parties, play dates, and other events
  • Choosing the best toys
  • Choosing the best schools
  • Choosing the best foods
  • Choosing the best everything (and doing a lot of research)
  • Constant worry about what your child is doing, eating, saying, typing, touching, etc.
  • Second-guessing every decision you make

**Additional responsibilities will be added to this list on a daily basis and cannot be predicted at this time

Authority -  You will be responsible for developing a set of rules.  You will also need to create, implement, and follow through with reasonable and effective punishments when these rules are broken.

Qualifications -  

  • Ability to function in a loud, often chaotic environment. 
  • Ability to function with little or no sleep.  
  • Ability to handle criticism from yourself and others, with the realization that no one is perfect.
  • Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Training – No formal training is required for this position.  You may choose to train yourself by reading numerous books or practicing with others who already hold this position.  However, doing these things does not guarantee that you will actually know how to do anything.

Salary – The average salary for this position is -$250,000.  Expenses cannot be determined ahead of time so this is only an estimate.  No expenses will ever be reimbursed.  For some you won’t even receive a “thank you.”  Some expenses you will regret.

Benefits – This will be the most rewarding job you’ve ever had.  When your child reaches for you, utters their first word, takes their first step, graduates high school, graduates college, etc. you will get an unexplainable feeling of pride and joy.  There is nothing better than watching your child learn and grow.  This will be the most important job of your life.

**Disclaimer – The details of this position can change at any time without warning.  Things will not always go as planned and some things will be out of your control.  No one will ask you how quickly or slowly you want your child to grow up.  Once you hold this position your life will be changed forever and you can never go back to the way it used to be.  Your life will no longer be your own to live, you will live it for your child.  You may not be called by your first name for quite some time, instead you will go by Mama, Mommy, or Mom.  You will also refer to yourself as “_____’s Mom” and may lose your own identity, in addition to your mind at times.  You may not be able to do the things that you once enjoyed because you will only have little time for yourself and you will use that time fulfilling the many titles that this position includes.  Apply today!

This post is my entry into the Lovable Labels BlogHer ’11 Getaway Contest.

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Blog, Hop, Skip & Jump Wednesday – I’m Featured

2011
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I’m so excited to be the featured blogger for this week’s Blog, Hop, Skip & Jump Wednesday!  This hop holds a special place in my heart because it was the first blog hop I ever participated in!  It wasn’t that long ago when I didn’t even know what a blog hop was, and Blog, Hop, Skip & Jump Wednesday helped me to learn :)

If you’re a new follower, just leave me a comment and I’ll gladly follow you back!  Thanks for visiting :)

Thanks for featuring me ladies!  Here we go -

About Three P’s in a Pod
Hi, I’m Tara!  I’m a twenty-something stay at home mom and wife.  I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services for two and a half years before becoming a SAHM.  My husband, Jake, and I have an adorable 16 month old son, Carter, and a two year old furbaby, Trigger. Carter was born prematurely at 29 weeks but is now a happy, healthy little man!  My blog is about our little family with some product reviews and giveaways thrown in too :) 

How It Works:

*Follow The Coupon Scoop and Jessica’s Coupons, the hostess blogs for Blog Hop Skip and Jump Wednesday. If you would like us to follow you back make sure to leave a comment letting us know you are a new follower!
*Add your blog link and name on the linky below & try to follow as many blogs as you can. Make sure to leave a comment on any new blogs you are following, letting them know you are following from BHSJW. Please make sure to follow back any blogs that follow you.
*Go back to your blog and create a new Blog Hop Skip and Jump Wednesday post with our button code (code available from both hostesses above).
*The Blog Hop Skip and Jump Wednesday will take place every Wednesday at The Coupon Scoop & Jessica’s Coupons. Each linky will be updated every week, so make sure to come back and link up every Wednesday!


FAMILY FRIENDLY BLOGS ONLY PLEASE- If your blog is not “family friendly” please do not link-up as your link will be removed.

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Ta da!

2011
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I am officially a WordPress blogger now!  How do you like it? 

It was quite a long process, mainly because I’m super picky and anal about a lot of things.  But Aaron from RFE Hosting was great and put up with all of the questions and changes I asked for :)

I haven’t had a chance to do much with it yet, but so far it’s not nearly as scary as I thought it would be.  I was getting so sad and worried yesterday when I wrote my last Blogger post because I knew that the comfort I had built up with Blogger was going out the window and I’d be thrown into WordPress, which I’ve never used, or even seen the back end of!  I don’t usually do well with change.  But I knew this change would be a good one, once I got used to it.

So, this is officially the first post that I’m writing in WordPress, yipee! 

I hope everyone has had a great weekend.  It’s super warm today, a record setting 85 degrees.  So we’ve enjoyed a walk/wagon ride and some relaxing with the windows open.  What have you enjoyed this weekend?

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I’m Featured – Weekend Blog and Twitter Hop

2011
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The 5th Weekend Blog & Twitter Hop has Arrived!

Hope everyone enjoys hopping around to other blogs and finding some new blog friends.

I’ve connected with tons of mom bloggers and businesses through blog hops, so why not help others do the same. This blog hop will start every Friday and run throughout the weekend.

Please grab the code below to post on your blogs to help spread the word!
Thanks everyone for helping to make this hop a success. It is appreciated :)


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Rules:

-Follow the Host
-Follow this week’s Featured Blogger
-Leave a comment so I know to follow new followers Back
-Family Friendly Blogs ONLY
-One blog will be chosen from those that enter to be a featured blogger via Random.org
-Have FUN meeting others

This week’s Featured Blog was Lucky #9 from last weeks hop:


Thanks for linking up :)

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Makeover!

2011
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I’m so excited to show everyone the new look of Three P’s in a Pod!  Becca from Jumping Jax Designs was wonderful to work with and created just what I wanted when I wasn’t even sure of what I wanted!

Make sure to visit the Jumping Jax Designs blog because Becca is having a giveaway to celebrate her shop’s grand re-opening after making the jump to WordPress.  She’s giving away three blog designs!  It’s super easy to enter and each blog design package is valued at $30.

Thanks, Becca, for giving Three P’s in a Pod a makeover!  You’re great :)

So, everyone…what do you think? 

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