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Blue!

November 10, 2010 By 1 Comment

We are expecting our first bundle of joy at the end of March! I know that many of you have heard this news, but I was reminded today that not everyone who “follows” my blog may be my Facebook friend or Twitter buddy and read my announcement.

I have no plans to make the Living an Amazing Life blog a Mom site or play by play as a new parent. However, I will share glimpses of my journey with you – as I know that this new chapter will inspire many new blog entries and probably a new book one day!

It seems that God has a sense of humor – as we’re having a BOY! He he – just joking! I envisioned having a little princess as I have the most amazing girl name picked out, however it will have to be saved for another pregnancy. We’re excited to welcome a healthy baby to our life, no matter what its gender is. My husband has a permanent grin on his face – since learning that it is a boy!!

The first half of my pregnancy has been fabulous! I had the very common “less than ideal” symptoms my first trimester. I concluded that I can’t complain – as many women get much sicker than me AND it is self-inflicted illness! It was a really good thing that I committed publicly to doing the 30 Day Challenge in August, because you probably wouldn’t have seen any new content for about 6 weeks! Oh the excitement of being prego – thankfully my blog kept me accountable during that time.

Here is a picture of me at 20 weeks! I am SO glad that I started running before we conceive; my new healthy lifestyle has allowed me to keep feeling “hot & thin” (it’s all mental!) while growing my bump.

Cheers,
Robyn

P.S. I also shared a blog entry on Copper West about my baby bedding dilemma!!

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Giveaway: Money Smart Mom

June 10, 2010 By 17 Comments

In light of my amazing sister, Rayel and nephew Sloan coming to visit me tonight for a couple days – I want to give something away!!

Just over a month ago, my sister celebrated her Birthday and she is a tough one to shop for! I like gifting experiences much more than material items. SO… a reading experience was what I decided on – whether she wanted to read or not (I’m such a nice sister – ha ha)!

The book that came to mind instantly was a book my friend, Sarah Deveau had just published - Money $mart Mom.

My sister read the entire book in 1 day, on her way home from her Birthday trip to New York City! She loved it and has already shared it with one of our mutual friends to read. I asked Rayel to write a couple lines about the book.

“Money $mart Momis an excellent source of info on practical parenting. Tons of links to where to go to save money and take advantage of deals, grants, money saving tips and places to go. A book to fold page corners, use as a resource, and a great easy book to read at any point in your parenting adventure.” – Rayel Walker

To support my friend, I also bought a copy for myself. As I’ve learned from Sarah and my sister, it’s an awesome book to read before you’re pregnant and have children also. I am about 1/2 way through it and have gained a lot of insight into what starting a family looks like financially. I expected to learn about the cost difference between using regular or cloth diapers. However, I’m half through the book and haven’t even got to that topic yet!

Congratulations Sarah on publishing your 2nd book; you are SUCH an inspiration to me.

I encourage all of you to check out her website www.moneysmartmom.ca for free tips, to buy the book, OR find out what stores to find her book. I found it at my local Chapters:

GIVEAWAY: 1 copy of Money $mart Mom

Congratulations to Larysa Robar on winning this giveaway!!

Thanks to everyone who entered – your Money $aving Tips were AMAZING!

Larysa, please go to the Contact page and submit your mailing address, so the author Sarah Deveau can send you your new book.

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Open to Canadian residents only – as content is based on being a Canadian parent! If you’re a follower from the US or an International country, you’re welcome to share your tip – but the book wouldn’t be very helpful to you.

To Enter, comment below with a:

Share a Money $aving tip

BONUS Entries:

Deadline: Giveaway complete!

I will randomly draw 1 winner for this draw.

I look forward to learning from your tips to save money!!

Good luck,

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It came and went!

January 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Wow – Christmas snuck up and passed quickly!

We loved spending time with both sides of our family on both sides of the border.

Hope your holidays were magical.

I have lots of fun pics from our festive season to share…stay tuned!

Cheers,
Robyn

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Practicing

August 5, 2009 By 4 Comments

I’ve been spending more and more time with babies and children of all ages lately. I like to think of it as “practice”!

John and I look forward to having a family one day and building a beautiful legacy. I’d like 4 children - but John says we’ll talk after 2! Why does my hubby think he gets to decide? I’m attracting my desire. I will be such an amazing mother to his gorgeous kids – that he won’t think twice about my granting me my wish.

I watched my friends kids for a bit this week and discovered that I have to break into my inner child. We were playing school and Griffin informed me that we were coloring pictures. My direction was that it had to be artistic. So I broke out of my comfort zone of the trusty landscape picture or even barn yard scene.

Emma questioned me multiple times, “What is that?”

“It’s artistic!” That answer didn’t satisfy the six year old.

“Where is the grass?” Ha ha…I gave up.

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I was proud of my quick effort.

I realized that I’m a very competitive natured person. We played hide & seek. The kids would count and then yell “Are you ready?” What? If I say anything they’ll follow my voice. Then we played this cool 3D Snakes and Ladders game. The six and eight year old minds weren’t as focused at getting around the board as mine was! Ha ha – I will practice taking a chill pill.

WHY do I live a full life and have lots of unique business adventures on the go? When we start a family, I want to stay home with my kids. I want to continue being a career woman with a business portfolio that fits into my families life. The Beazley’s have big dreams – but we know that if you can believe it, you can achieve it!

Luckily I heard about an awesome tool a couple years ago - Mom’s On the Phone, created by Patrice Matteson. It will help me come up with creative activities to keep my potentially (if they’re anything like John & I) curious children busy! 

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In the meantime, I’ll keep practicing as a babysitter to our nephew, niece, cousins, and friends kids.

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