“What Makes Mom Awesome?” | Mother’s Day 2011

Pin itSo, I asked my kids “What makes your mom awesome?” Many times, I think what makes me an awesome mom might be: Making money for the family Making sure they have the latest clothes/ toys Taking them to activities (ie. Dance Class, Summer Camps, etc.) Keeping a clean, organized house (#fail) These things are [...]

What’s That S’pposed to Mean?

Pin itMy kids often say things to me, that upon later pondering, I have to say, “Wait, what’s that s’pposed to mean!?”  Here’s a good one: Hip Chick (9yo): “Mom, what are you doing tomorrow?” Me: “Well, I’m going to write a little in the morning, then I have a meeting before I pick you [...]

Fruit of the Spirit: Back to My Roots This Week

Pin itNo, I’m not talking about my gray roots (I blame my dad), although I do have a hair appointment tomorrow to insure no one knows this isn’t my natural color.  You won’t tell, right? Anyway, this week I’m leading the music at our church’s VBS, and I’m so excited! Many moons ago (before I [...]

“Am I Doing Something Wrong?”

Pin itTonight, a friend of mine posted a question on Facebook.  One of those exasperated calls for help, where you just want to know that you’re not the only one having a hard time with this “Mom” thing. She ended with the statement, “Maybe I’m doing something wrong.” I know that this friend does her [...]

Jewelry Review and Giveaway from Ella Sky Designs

Pin it Contest is closed.  Winner is #55 Keri H. A while ago, I received a message from a friend of my mom’s.  Actually the wife of a friend, but details details!  Anyway, it turns out that fellow mom Kristin McDonald is a fabulous jewelry designer and owner of a company called Ella Skye Designs, [...]

Will You Join the M.O.B. Society?

Pin itI am so excited to have Brooke McGlothlin guest posting today, about a great new project for Moms Of Boys! Now I am not in this group… yet! I have three girls. However, hopefully some day (not too soon) my girls will be bringing home new additions to our family- boys. And hopefully, they [...]

Initials, Inc: Perfect Gift for a New Bride… or Anyone, Really! (giveaway)

Pin itOne of my kids’ dance teachers is getting married this summer. When some people get married, I just get something that you would normally give newlyweds, not being particular about personalization.  But then there are those that you really care about.  The ones you don’t want to just give another plate or salt and [...]

GET REAL on MomTV: Shamelessly Promote Yourself… Really!

Pin itThis week’s GET REAL MomTV show will be devoted not to me, but to YOU!  One of my favorite things lately is just to highlight what others are doing.  Maybe because I’m not doing anything myself?  Surely not! But especially with my MomTV Show, I want to create a community, which is mutually beneficial [...]

Your Life, Your Blog: Ultimate Blog Party!

Pin it***link up your “Your Life, Your Blog” posts below*** It’s time again for the Ultimate Blog Party with 5 Minutes for Mom! If you are a blogger, but especially a new blogger, participating in parties like this can help you discover new friends, new blogs to read, and new readers for yours! The UPB [...]

Smart Mom Solutions!

Pin itI recently had a wonderful time traveling to Cary, NC to see some fellow moms,  mom bloggers, and one of my heroes Maria Bailey, of MomSelect and MomTV! The event was the Smart Mom Solutions Roadshow! We came together with several moms from around the state, as well as those watching live on MomTV [...]

GET REAL on MomTV moves to Primetime Wednesdays

Pin itI am SO excited to be moving my MomTV Live Video Show to Wednesdays at 8PM eastern! I have loved being at 1:00 in the afternoon, too, but it’s so busy for me on Thursdays that the change  is going to be a lot better and more relaxed. I’m still a little nervous about [...]

The Inspiration to Adopt: God’s Calling, a Guest Post by Kim Young

Pin itYou are in for a treat today!  Welcome guest blogger Kim, from Mom Tried It. Kim does all kinds of craft projects and other neat-o things and shares them with the world!  For example, her Rice Cake Revamp.  Oh boy, my kids are going to love that!!  But today, she’s sharing a personal story [...]

Why Bloggers Should Attend Local Social Media Business Workshops

Pin itAnd that is just about the most boring title ever, but I wanted it to be very clear!  I believe that local area small businesses are the single most overlooked clients for professional bloggers, especially mom bloggers. I have the priviledge of speaking at two Social Media Classes in North Carolina, as well as [...]

My Special Bond With Conan O’Brien

Pin itI have a few things in common with Conan O’Brien. First, he was born in a suburb of Boston. Coincidentally, I was born in Woburn, MA, just a stone’s throw from Boston.  Unfortunately, I only spent about a month of my life living near Boston, however, I still have family there now. Also coincidentally [...]

Fitness Friday: Your Shape New Years’ Challenge and Tips

Pin it Well, here it is: the first week of the new year! Last Friday, we turned the corner into a new year, new goals and resolutions.  How’d you do? According to Clinical psychologist John Norcross on NPR.com, When you look at what we called the survival curves, about 75 percent of resolvers will be [...]

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