Curl Up With a Book – Creating a Nook For Your Child

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How to pull together a book nook; a reading space for your child.

In a recent article we discussed the necessary ingredients for pulling together fun, creative spaces and playrooms for your child. We are going to go through each one in a new designing series, designing for kids. This first article shows how to pull together a book nook; a reading space for your child. Reading nooks are spaces or areas that inspire your child to read - inviting creativity and thought. Reading nooks can be anywhere in your house. They do not have to be in your child's room, ... Continue Reading

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Blog of the Week: Fit Mom’s Blog

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The SocialMoms Blog of the Week is Fit Mom’s Blog – where Rachel motivates and inspires you to get healthy and active.

Congratulations to Fit Mom’s Blog: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Looking to know more about fitness? Want to up your work-out intensity? Looking for motivation and inspiration? Check out Fit Mom's Blog. Rachel has been a marathon runner, bike racer, and is now an avid cross fitter. So, who better to motivate you! She launched Fit Mom’s Blog with the intention of sharing what she's learned being an athlete. I recently chatted with Rachel about running her site and her goals for the ... Continue Reading

Get Inspired This New Year

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Get inspired with working out, taking a class, or even creating an inspiration board.

It is a brand new year and the perfect time for self-renewal and trying new things.  Every year it seems, we make our New Year's Resolutions with great hope and expectations and that is great but, they fizzle out by February, or perhaps the second week in January.  This year let us all try some new things ... Make an Inspiration Board - Inspiration boards are absolutely fabulous and can be used whether you are creating a new room, or a new you.  Inspiration boards, are exactly that ... ... Continue Reading

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5 Unique New Year’s Resolutions for Work at Home Moms

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When crafting your goals or resolutions for the upcoming year, consider these unique New Year’s resolution ideas for work at home moms.

As the close of the holiday season ushers in the New Year, many work-at-home-moms begin to reflect on their past accomplishments and mull over any regrets of unachieved goals.  For many, these thoughts inspire them to make New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year that will make up for previous failed attempts and build on the achievements of the past year. Trying to craft and then stick to the perfect New Year’s resolution can be a daunting task.  Many turn to the more common ... Continue Reading

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Halloween-Inspired Accessories for Mom

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These Halloween-Inspired accessories are perfect for the holiday and all season long.

The month of October is all about fall colors and of course, Halloween. Moms everywhere will be busy shopping for and putting those last minute touches on their kids’ Halloween costumes. But what about the moms’ Halloween outfit? Whether you want to dress-up with Halloween colors all season long or you need just the right accessory for that big party you’ve been looking forward to, here is a great list of Halloween-inspired accessories. When it comes to Halloween night fashion, it’s ... Continue Reading

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