Mom of the Week - Elaine Alguire!

Congratulation to Totsy’s newest Mom of the Week, Elaine Alguire from Lafayette, LA!!
She has three great kids who keep her on her toes and challenge her every day! I am sure all Moms can relate to Elaine. She also loves to find new and great products for her kids!

(Good thing she has Totsy ;-) )

Elaine, we are so excited to have you as Totsy’s Mom of the Week!



1. What's one thing you can't live without (besides your family)?
• Chocolate
2. What's your favorite beauty item of all time?
• Carmex - does that count as a "beauty" item?
3. What's your go-to fashion item?
• Right now it's a cardigan from Target and tank tops from Old Navy
4. What's been your favorite trend of all?
• Boot cut jeans that make me look long and leaner
5. What's one fashion/beauty item you'll never touch? And why.
• Heels and socks - SO ugly in my opinion!
6. TV show you must tune into each week?
• Modern Family
7. Website you absolutely much check out daily?
• Can it be a blog? If so, I Should Be Folding Laundry - http://www.ishouldbefoldinglaundry.com/



Totsy would also like to announce our newest sponsored brand for December:

Melissa & Doug - From puzzles for precocious kids to toys for curious toddlers, Melissa & Doug are committed to making the best in educational products that will provide your kids with learning and fun for years to come! Melissa & Doug products make great birthday gifts, Christmas presents and other any holiday gifts for boys and girls of all ages!

Want to become Totsy’s Mom of the Week? Winners receive awesome prizes from top sponsored brands! Invite your mommy friends to join. We pick a new mom every week…it could be you!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Guest Blogger: Denise Sawyer

Guest Mommy Blogger: DENISE SAWYER

Thanksgiving is here and you better believe this Georgia girl is going to be doing some good eatin’! One thing us southerners are known for is our good southern home cookin’ and my family is no exception. I was born into a family of fabulous home cooks with delicious (and simple) recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.

At our Thanksgiving table you’ll find a huge turkey, cornbread dressing and gravy, sweet potato casserole, squash casserole, asparagus casserole, homemade cranberry sauce (not anything like the canned stuff!), and plenty of pecan pie! I can hear my stomach growling already! Around our table you’ll see four generations of my family plus my in-laws. A total of 13 people and enough food to feed an army!

My grandma still cooks the meal, although my mom will go to stay with her and help her prepare it. Grandma doesn’t really allow anyone to help though, just watch her and keep her company! She will let my mom make the sweet potato casserole, it is what she’s famous for, and my father-in-law will make the pecan pies the night before at my house before we drive up to join the rest of my family.

My favorite part of the meal? Definitely the squash casserole. You can get my family’s recipe on my blog here: http://wholesomemommy.com/squash-casserole/

I could eat my weight in it! Although, isn’t that what Thanksgiving is for… to stuff yourself like a turkey?

HOW-TO: Organize Your Purse

HOW-TO: Organize Your Purse With holiday shopping gearing up we need to stay organized, Ladies! Lists are a good idea for gift shopping but what about your purse?

Purses….the essences of all accessories - in my opinion ;-) need to stay organized so not to loose or misplace anything in the hustle & bustle of shopping madness.

Some tips to stay organized during Black Friday and Holiday Shopping:

· Have a place for everything in your purse – extra pockets are great!

o Make sure your cell phones stays in its holder, keys have a pocket or keychain clip in your purses.

· Makeup bags are an easy way to keep organized, I have an extra bag in my purse to keep a mirror, pens, hand-sanitizer, and any other miscellaneous items. This way when you are looking for something in your bag, you know where it will be and not scattered in the abyss!

· During shopping trips the one thing you need more than anything else is your wallet. To minimize ciaos…make sure all credit cards you need are in your wallet and visible. When your wallet is organized it eliminates the stress of potentially loosing a credit card or misplacing money.

Avoid this!! Looks of organizing compartments ;-)

· Finally, my last tip for Holiday Shopping – get a receipt organizer!

o Instead of cramming receipts into your wallet or loosely in your purse, purchase a receipt carrier so when something needs to be returned or exchanged you know exactly where you placed that receipt!

Will you be out & about on Black Friday?

Happy Shopping!!

Congrats to Totsy Mom of the Week - Denise Sawyer!

Congratulations to Denise Sawyer who has been selected as this week’s Mom of the Week! Denise is from Northwest Georgia and Totsy is thrilled to be featuring Denise! Not only is Denise an extraordinary Mommy, she is also an extraordinary blogger! Check out her incredible blog: Wholesome Mommy!!
Now, please put your hands together for…. Denise Sawyer! !!

1. How many kids do you have?
I have 1 son, Judah. He is 20 months old
2. What’s one thing you can’t live without (besides your family)?
My kitchen… I love to bake and cook. It is the epicenter of our home. I use it often to entertain, bake with my son, and cook family meals 6 to 7 days a week
3. What’s your favorite beauty item of all time?
Rusk "Wired" - I have a lot of hair, but it is super fine and flat as a board. I can't live without this product! It is a miracle cream!
4. What's your go-to fashion item?
A good pair of jeans and a white fitted t-shirt. Everything goes with it - you can dress it up or down. Pair it with a sweater, boots, and some fabulous jewelry and you're smokin'
5. What's been your favorite trend of all?
I love the boots that are in style now. I also like that more feminine cuts are in style. I'm very girlie!
6. What's one fashion/beauty item you'll never touch? And why?
I steer clear of traditional antiperspirants and deodorants. They are bad news in the chemical department. I DO NOT like to stink, however! LOL. I use a natural deodorant that is handmade by a lady on Etsy - { http://www.etsy.com/shop/soapwallakitchen } and it works fabulous - even in Georgia's summer heat!
7. TV show you must tune into each week?
Oooo... there are a couple - but we must DVR them. With a little one, we never know when we're going to be able to sit down to watch a show. We love Parenthood, Burn Notice, & Covert Affairs.
8. Website you absolutely much check out daily?
Mine of course! wholesomemommy.com I simply must read the comments people have left me and I love responding to their questions each day!
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Toy Story Magic

As a mother of four boys ages two to six, seldom if ever do I find that one toy that they all can enjoy. The Toy Story Rocket Table Setfrom Jakks Pacific is one of those rare exceptions. It’s a table and two chair set, decorated with the Toy Story characters that all my boys love that can be broken down and changed into a rocket ship that’s over for feet tall.



Henry, my two year old, is a little young to get all the pieces together, but I can leave him alone, not worried about small pieces that some of his older brothers’ toys contain. He loves stacking the pieces and we can often hear the crash when he knocks the rocket ship down.





William, my six year old, loves to lend a hand with the pieces that Henry can’t quite assemble. As a mother, it warms my heart to see my babies working together rather than fighting over a toy.



With four chairs, there’s room at the table for everyone! They love to sit and eat at the Toy Story table and actually sit quietly at their special table. $69.95 is a small price to pay for that!

Mom of the Week!

Congratulations to Totsy’s latest Mom of the Week, Janet Sorrells from Chico, CA!!

When asked why Totsy should choose her she replied,

“Why not? I think I'm a pretty good mom. Winning this would be like winning a yearly office award, which doesn't really exist for hard-working mommies. It would be nice to be recognized."

Totsy is overwhelmed with joy to recognize Janet for being an amazing mom!

Want to meet Totsy’s Mom? Here are some fun facts about Janet….

1. How many children do you have?
• 2 Little Boys. Nicolas is 2 1/2 and Andrew is 4 Mo

2. What's one thing you can't live without (besides your family)?
• My Laptop

3. What's your favorite beauty item of all time?
• OPI Nail Lacquer

4. What's your go-to fashion item?
• My Joe's Jeans

5. What's been your favorite trend of all?
• lol- I don't really consider myself trendy and I'm sure some would say it's not a trend, it's a lifestyle, but I'd say "going green" is my favorite trend. I love that we are teaching our kids to respect and care for the earth.

6. What's one fashion/beauty item you'll never touch? And why?
• Hmm....fake eyelashes! They creep me out!

7. TV shows you must tune into each week?
• Well, two TV shows I must TiVo each week are Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.

8. Website you absolutely much check out daily?
• Totsy, of course! And babysteals.com.

Thanks for choosing me! I'll consider it a gold star on my reward chart! ; )

You are very welcome Janet!

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