As a busy mom, we all know it can be difficult to get to the gym on a regular basis. It may even be hard to escape to the garage gym you created for yourself. But it isn't difficult to sneak in daily exercise when you're running errands and going about your daily chores. Here are eight simple (and fun) ways to sneak in exercise that you an start incorporating into your schedule today. You've probably read it or heard it somewhere, but do you follow the advice? Park your car as far as you ... Continue Reading
Get Sneaky: Fun Ways to Sneak in Daily Exercise
May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sneaking in exercise and activity can help you get fit and healthy without a gym membership.
Five Ways to Shop Local Using the Internet
March 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Make an effort to shop local, support small businesses in your neighborhood, and save money!
If one of your green goals is to shop local and support more businesses in your area, you do not have to abandon the Internet altogether. You can use the web to locate the best shops, services, and restaurants in your area. Research local gems and avoid dud spots using these five sites: LocalHarvest.org This site contains the most complete listings of local farms, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), farmer’s markets, and restaurants that serve local fare. You can often get great deals ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 10 Ways To Make Your Clothes Last Longer & Save Money
March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here are ten ways to maximize the life of your clothing.
Clothing can suck up a good amount of anyone's budget. Whether it's buying in season, your children outgrowing their clothes, or watching your sweater shrink in the sweater - it's not fun to continually dish out money on a wardrobe. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Clothing can last longer if you take care of them and buy wisely. Here are ten ways to maximize the life of your outfits: Keep Track Know what you have. If you are missing something, look for it. Don’t just assume it is gone ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 4 Ways To Make Vlogging A Breeze
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tips and tricks to create great vlogging content.
Blogging and social media has expanded further than anyone could have imagined. We all know the power of the written word, but it may be time to start thinking about the power of the spoken and visual word. Many bloggers and social media enthusiasts have started to transition to vlogging, or creating videos, that they highlight on their blogs. Gone are the days of hiding behind the comfort of the glowing computer screen - and fast arriving are bloggers who have now given us a better view ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 7 Ways to De-Stress After Divorce
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Divorce is one of the more stressful life changes you can go through. Here are seven easy tips to help you de-stress after divorce.
Are you feeling battered, bruised and like you were just run over by a mack truck? Either you just had a monster work out or got divorced. Stress after divorce puts a huge strain on the mind, body and soul. And, let’s face it, if you don’t take care of yourself now, no one else will. How do you de-stress after your relationship ends in divorce? Here are 7 surefire tips that will allow you to let go and breathe easier so you can parent, function and get through the trying times and on the ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Volunteering: How to Find Ways to Serve Others
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Find ways to volunteer your time and efforts at local organizations this year.
It 's funny how we wait for a pivotal moment like the arrival of a new year to make changes in our lives instead of starting anew when the thought first arises. I didn't make a big New Year's resolution list this year, but I did set a few goals that I plan to stick with, which will help me improve other areas of my life. One goal I have and would like to share is to be more deliberate about the ways I help others. Sure, I will continue to give to charities and volunteer, but this year my ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Top Ways to Brand Your Blog
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When asked which blog/writing topics you would like to see other moms write about, Social Moms members answered: branding. In response, here are the top ways to brand your blog.
One of the Social Moms Discussion topics posed the question: What blog/writing topics would you like to see other moms write about? While there were many great topics suggested, one theme seemed to emerge from the variety of the responses. Many of you asked for help with blogging - from advice for getting started, design ideas, and balancing working with mommyhood, to gaining traffic and monetizing a blog. Choosing one topic was challenging with so many great ones offered. So over the next ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 5 Best Ways to Boost Self Confidence in the New Year
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Increase your self confidence in 2012 by refocusing, planning, and finding a healthy balance.
January can be a tough month for a lot of people. You may have overspent or over ate or over drank or just plain overdid it during the holiday season. Knowing you overdid it may lead to unhealthy thoughts about yourself. Now, it’s January and you’d like to clean up your act, right? There is no reason to look back and moan and groan about what you should have or could have done. What better time than the present to refocus and plan for an exceptional year? The following is a list ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 4 Ways To Organize Your Digital Life
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Organize your digital life to create amazing content and get the most out of your digital experience.
When you started blogging, it was a great outlet to let loose and connect with amazing, new friends. You blogged about daily life and your favorite subjects as you watched your subscriber list grow. Soon after blogging, social media followed. You created your social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook, and your blog subscribers started to follow you there. You started building more connections, creating more opportunities, and having fun meeting new people. After that, you may have ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post 5 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Connect with your Teen, Tween and Young Kids
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Five out-of-the-box ways to get your teens excited to start connecting and hanging out
As kids grow up it can be more and more difficult to find unique and fun ways to connect with them. I work with teens and tweens, and even as a 26-year-old, they are often more honest with me than most of their parents. I asked them what kinds of things they would be willing to do with their families. Together, we came up with these suggestions that are a little out of the ordinary, but might actually get your kids excited to connect and hang out. 1. Weekly Rendezvous. Find a time once a week ... Continue Reading
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