Surviving Summer As A Mom Blogger

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Keep your blog active this summer with these tips and tricks.

Summer is nearly here and not only does it mean hotter temperatures and fresh lemonade, but it also means the kiddos being home from school. Depending on how you look at it, those two months can be heaven with your kids, or a huge, messy chaos of angry mom, bored kids. As a blogging mom you have to think about how to balance time with your kids and keep your blog running smoothly, whether you work from home or even have a full-time job outside of the home. So how can you keep your blog alive ... Continue Reading

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Party On: Fun Party Ideas For Your Tween

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European party ideas for your tween – transitioning from kid party to something a little more sophisticated.

Planning a birthday party for a toddler is pretty easy to do. Choose a theme, send out tine invites, buy some snacks, and let them play. But what do you do though when your tween wants to have a party, and understandably does not want a kid party? Start out by talking to your daughter or son and ask them what they would like the party to be like, what kind of things they'd like to do, and the types of food they want to serve. You can still include a theme - try one of these European options ... Continue Reading

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What Athletic Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day

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Check out this high quality workout gear and clothes that an athletic mom would love for Mother’s Day.

For the athletic moms, who are willing to give up their valuable free time for the sake of a workout, you probably have specific needs and wants on Mother’s Day.  Some of you may want to take a day off and hit the day spa for a massage and relaxing facial. Some of you may want to head out for a special dinner and date night with your husband. Some of you may want a shopping spree for new gear and clothing. Truthfully, I’d take the shopping spree any day of the week, however, that does not ... Continue Reading

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Shower Mom with Spring Accessories for Mother’s Day

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Spring accessories are a great addition to mom’s wardrobe and the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

It’s almost Mother’s Day and you know what that means ... It’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to give her on this special occasion. If she’s a fashionista, then skip the chocolate, flowers and kitchen gadgets - and head straight to the accessories. If mom wants to update her look for spring, try gifting a few colorful accessories such as a watch, handbag or scarf. She’ll be the best dressed mom in town thanks to you. Here are a few fun spring accessories for ... Continue Reading

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Top Tech Mother’s Day Gifts for Social Moms

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Mothers’ Day gifts don’t have to be boring or impersonal. Whether for work or for play, these tech-savvy gadgets are sure to be a hit.

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and while every mom loves receiving macaroni crafts and handprint art from their kids, there’s a part of the social mom that yearns for something more … techy. So what do tech-savvy moms want for Mother’s Day?  Here are 5 Tech gifts for the social mom on the go (Hint - print and leave this article out where it can be easily found by the gift-givers in your home): Verbatim’s Tuff-‘N’-Tiny – Who doesn’t need a good USB flash drive for ... Continue Reading

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mother Earth

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Celebrate all the moms while showing Mother Earth a little love in the process.

Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate all the wonderful mothers in your life. Whether it is your biological mother, or the woman in your life that's been there for you through thick and thin, Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate these amazing women in your life. Mother Earth is another mother that you won’t want to forget. The good news is you can celebrate all the moms while showing Mother Earth a little love in the process. Many mothers will receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers at ... Continue Reading

Pamper Mom: Four Fabulous Gift Sets for Mother’s Day

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Give Mom a little luxurious pampering this year and check out these four fabulous companies and their gifts this spring.

Mother’s Day is this weekend - and some of you may still need to grab a last-minute gift. Why not give Mom a little luxurious pampering this year by checking out these four fabulous companies and their gifts this spring. For the Luxe Mama Tocca Bango Profumato and Crema da Corpo Italian bath products are the perfect choice.  Giulietta, the newest in the Tocca bath and body line, comes in two delightful scents, Pink Tulip and Green Apple - the sweet floral and fresh apple will take mom ... Continue Reading

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Moms on Trend: Look Great with Comfort

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Check out the new spring and summer style trends, and learn how to incorporate them into your wardrobe.

Being a mother requires being flexible, quick and ready for almost anything. The clothes we put on are often times a mirror image of these requirements, being comfortable (flexible), quick (iron-free, and clean) and durable (ready for almost anything). But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style and fashion. There is nothing better than feeling awesome about how you look. Trends spotted on the runway for spring and summer 2012 include some fashion must-haves on the very wearable side ... Continue Reading

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Fashionably Chic Gifts for Mother’s Day

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Engage Mom’s sense of style this Mother’s Day.

She taught you how to pull off a company-worthy dessert in no time, got you through algebra, and was your rock throughout the many ups and downs of high school. With her big day just around the corner, now is your opportunity to show your mom how much you appreciate everything she has done for you. Instead of going with the traditional spa day or flowers (although you can’t go wrong with those gifts), engage Mom’s sense of style this Mother’s Day. Here are some tips on how to choose ... Continue Reading

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Eco-Friendly Crafts for Moms and Kids

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Eco-friendly crafts take on at least one green aspect with the goal of reducing our impact as much as possible. Here are some key considerations.

Spring is one of the best times to get out into nature with your kids again and get crafting. Eco-friendly crafts take on at least one green aspect with the goal of reducing our impact as much as possible. Key Considerations and Ideas For Eco-Friendly Crafts Reused. Reusing an object that might otherwise go to waste is a great lesson for kids. Whether or not an item has multiple uses helps when thinking about buying something in the first place. Use old containers to show off freshly cut ... Continue Reading

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