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Make Your Baby a L’ovedbaby – Giveaway for new Moms and Babies

August 2, 2011

-CLOSED- Congrats to JENNY, the 70th entrant, for her win! Children bring many gifts and blessings to their parents. One of the biggest gifts are the lovely friendships that have inevitably formed between me and the moms of their classmates, from Mommy and Me, preschool, and up through high school. Through the back and [...]

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Dream Big. Don’t Live in Smallness

May 21, 2011

During our recent first date (lol, what do you call it when new girlfriends get together for the first time?) my new friend, Susan Kay Wyatt, and I discussed our dreams and ambitions. Over an Aroma Cafe veggie wrap, we shared stories about our passion for performing, motherhood and success. It seems we have a lot [...]

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“The Best Mom” is not a Title I Earn Every day

May 14, 2011

I’m either biting my tongue or feeling bad that I blurted something out at one of my daughters. More often than I’d like. My girls always say, “Oh, you’re the best mom”. But I know better: not always. I recently read a post by another mom, a terrific writer who fills her numerous blogs with all [...]

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Stress Free Mornings for Working Moms – Tips and a Book Giveaway!

February 28, 2011

Editor’s Note: Every family is different. Some moms (or dads) stay home with the kids, others work entirely from home, still others work outside the home. Today’s guest post is written by a working mom, author of the book Mommy Brings Home the Bacon. It can help your child understand that he or she is [...]

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What’s in a Lunchable? A Healthier Homemade Alternative

February 20, 2011

Learn how to make your own! My kids love the “idea” of the Lunchable. They love the idea of peeling off the chemical laden plastic seal off of an equally chemical rich plastic container that’s been sitting on the refrigerated shelf for an indeterminable amount of time. But not to worry. The food that lies [...]

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Will a Titanic Gamble pay off for this Talented Writer?

February 18, 2011

Sometimes when you try to make a big change in your life you simply “change deck chairs on the Titanic”. But how do you know when a change can really make a difference? Case-in-point: my friend Susan McMartin, who has worked as a TV and Film writer for a number of years (and she’s [...]

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FREE Parenting Webinar for Better Behavior and Parenting Peace

February 9, 2011

BACK By Popular Demand! IMPORTANT UPDATE! Feb 22nd is now SOLD OUT, but Amy has generously added another date! Register now for Monday, Feb 28th. 9:00-10:00 pm Eastern / 6:00-7:00 pm Pacific. My favorite parenting expert on Feb. 22nd (and now on 2/28 too!) … Amy McCready’s FREE Parenting webinar with us last September was [...]

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Why do kids whine?

January 25, 2011

Why do kids whine? Editor’s note: The question had to be to be asked at least twice, because I’ve asked it at least a hundred times since I’ve had kids. One’s off at college now, but two are just about teenagers, and they’re still whining!!! I only have girls. Correct me if I’m wrong, but [...]

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Decorate Your Lunch Box with a Personal Touch

September 26, 2010

So the writer stares at the blank page and the artist stares at the blank canvas. But then inspiration comes along and….VOILA!….ART! When I created EasyLunchboxes.com I knew that I was supplying a practical solution to the problem of packing lunches quickly, but I had no idea that I was also becoming…dare I say it?…a [...]

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