May 6, 2013 People joke about it. You leave work, see a coworker swerving on the road as they were answering a text, and tease them about it the next day. Unfortunately, this problem isn’t funny. A few years ago, you only had to worry about people under the influence of drugs and alcohol having…
May 13, 2013 When Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth announced their engagement, it came as a surprise to almost everyone. People speculated almost immediately the relationship would fall apart before it even got started. Many skeptics pointed to their young age as a reason why the pair should slow things down – but then there…
May 22, 2013 I love summer vacation and planning a road trip adventure, but sometimes traveling with young children can be exhausting. It can be tough to keep them entertained. One way to make your summer road trip easier, and get your kids off their handheld video games, is to play an audiobook the entire…
May 20, 2013 At the end of January, I covered 7 communication secrets for parents of teens and received some great feedback from our Social Moms readers. I was talking with a friend yesterday and she asked for similar advice, but this time she needed tips for talking to her elementary-aged child. It’s definitely important to start…
May 21, 2013 As a resident of Oklahoma, the past two days have been especially difficult for our family. Massive tornadoes ripped through the center of the state, causing unimaginable damage and destruction. On May 19th, 2013 a tornado hit Shawnee, OK and on May 20th, 2013 another tornado hit Newcastle, OK and Moore, OK. The tornadoes were rated…
May 22, 2013 Moms love to share information about their families – whether it’s chatting about their toddler’s first steps, asking opinions about a new learning program, or showing off photos of a recent recital. It’s no surprise that moms take to sharing this information online too, but it may be a surprise how much…
May 24, 2013 We spend so much time in our workplace, a significant portion of the day – if not the week. And unfortunately , it’s not always our dream job. We apply for jobs, but, often times we end up working where we can. As a result, we may not have a lot of…
May 30, 2013 The school year is winding down and it’s almost officially summer! While there may be less structure to our daily lives, it doesn’t mean that things are any less hectic. With everyone deviating from their normal routines, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Fortunately, we live in a time…
June 21, 2013 Those of you in direct sales know that working with the kids at home is not always easy. If you have young children not yet in school, it’s a real challenge you deal with year round. When you have school age children who are now home for the summer, how can you…
June 4, 2013 When we were kids, the we looked forward to summer for a multitude of reasons … but mostly because school was out, there was no schedule and we could enjoy those warm days and nights at our own leisurely pace. Unfortunately as adults, unless you’re a schoolteacher or have some other good…
June 10, 2013 When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie first got together, it caused a huge scandal. He was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time, but it was soon clear he and Jolie had more than onscreen chemistry after filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Pitt had been talking about wanting a family in interviews and…
June 20, 2013 True Blood has been a hot summer show for years but last season seemed to turn viewers off a little bit. I don’t know if it was just that they tried to do too much with the storyline or if the effects were too cheesy (because they were…) but it just wasn’t…
June 26, 2013 It’s been a while since I’ve watched the news on television. Partly because it’s depressing. Mostly because it’s outdated. Yes, even the 10:00 news is a recap of the day’s events. If I want to know what’s happening right now, I now go to Twitter. I first noticed this last year, after…
July 3, 2013 When Steve Jobs died, the future of Apple wasn’t quite as shiny and certain as it once was. Of course, there are still people who are loyal to the brand but, for a company known for innovation, there’s only so much you can entertain your audience with the iPod and iPhone, two…
July 10, 2013 With summer here, my kids are always asking for a snack. I try to provide them with something healthy, like Buddy Fruits! Buddy Fruits snacks come in resealable, mess-free pouches, making snacking easy for the whole family. The line of tasty 100% pure fruit products are vegan, gluten-free, and guilt-free, 100 calories…
July 9, 2013 What could you possibly learn about social networking from a kid’s cartoon featuring a lazy villain, a vegetarian gymnast, and an eternally-optimistic, pink-arrayed young girl? Lots. Sometimes expert advice comes from unexpected sources…like LazyTown. If you have young children, you just may have heard of LazyTown. If not, here’s the background story:…
July 9, 2013 Whether we like it or not, we live in a society where money is extremely important. While it doesn’t have to be what rules and motivates us, we definitely need to understand how to manage our finances and that type of education is important from an early age. For that reason, it’s…
July 10, 2013 It can be so easy to fall into bad habits when you work a full-time job. Who wants to race home from work, make a healthy meal and then hit the gym? While some people can make that kind of commitment, if you’re not one of them, I have a few other…
July 11, 2013 Elisabeth Hasselbeck left The View in an awkward fashion. It was sudden, there were no real tears and everything was super professional. The departure came after the announcement that she would be leaving to join Fox Network’s Fox & Friends where she will replace Gretchen Carlson, who is set to launch her…
July 15, 2013 If you are looking for an activity that the whole family will love, try geocaching. This fun hide-and-seek style game can be played from almost anywhere and is a great way to work as a team to make some incredibly memories. What is Geocaching? Geocaching is a game played all across the…
July 16, 2013 Your blog posts, your articles, your social media posts – everything you write – is a mirror of how you live your life. I like to call it the Social Thought Triad – the link between your mind, your message, and what triggers action. How you feel affects what you think. What…
July 19, 2013 You’ve probably heard by now but, this past Saturday, Cory Monteith was found dead in his Vancouver hotel room. An autopsy has shown that the popular Glee star had heroin and alcohol in his system when he died. Naturally, everyone was shocked by the tragic news. In fact, many were surprised when…
July 23, 2013 You’ve learned how to do so many things on your own. Perhaps you researched and discovered how to set up your own blog. Maybe you learned how to create your own graphics and designs. Some of you may have become sought-after writers by watching and learning from others. So why not do…
July 23, 2013 Many of you have probably already heard, but the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and his wife Catherine) welcomed their new bundle of joy into the world yesterday. The announcement was made public by displaying a small ornate card on an easel at Buckingham Palace, where people lined up to…
July 24, 2013 Working from home has become a major trend in the past decade. In fact, USA Today reports that home-based work grew 69% from 2000 to 2010. That’s incredible! There are so many reasons why this is appealing. Parents are the first to tell you that having a home office gives them the…
July 24, 2013 There’s been a disturbing trend among celebrities, especially among the female stars. It seems like more and more are suffering from major mental illness requiring either an intervention, hospitalization or both. Often young and successful, Hollywood’s leading ladies appear to have it all on the outside but are suffering in silence. The…
July 29, 2013 When the concept of online shopping was first introduced people regarded it with suspicion, understandably. Even with today’s improved security measures, transmitting payments over the internet can be a bit scary but purchasing from trusted sites does a lot to minimize risk. You can also find discounts and sales by doing a…
August 1, 2013 Is your child heading off to college for the first time? This is a real rite of passage for both of you and can cause considerable anxiety on your part. While you can’t possibly plan for everything, it can help to plan for life in the dorms. And this goes for returning…
August 2, 2013 Simon Cowell has made a name for himself over the years as somewhat of a commitment-phobic playboy – but is he now planning to leave his bachelor days behind him? The former American Idol judge is reportedly about to become a father. It’s a bit of a shock for fans since he…
August 12, 2013 With back to school and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to figure out that fall is major retailing time. It’s time to move your direct sales business out of summer slump and into high gear for the fall season and the holidays. Believe it or not, I know people who Christmas…
August 5, 2013 Today, blended families continue to be more and more common and, as a result, relationships with children, former partners and in-laws have become a lot more complicated. While it may be possible to minimize contact with some people in the extended family, it can be next to impossible to avoid your significant…
August 9, 2013 The rumors about a low-cost iPhone have been circulating for a while but, recently, the watchdog group, China Labor Watch, was able to confirm that the cheaper device is being partially manufactured in China. According to the report, the workers are pasting “protective film on the iPhone’s plastic back cover to prevent…
August 13, 2013 Say you’re reading your Facebook News Feed and you see a great public post that fits perfectly with the theme of the article you’re writing on your blog. If only you could add an image of that post to your article… Well, now you can. Facebook recently announced the rollout of Embedded…
August 14, 2013 Gia Allemand, who is best known for being a contestant on the 14th season of The Bachelor (and then later appeared on Bachelor Pad), is currently on life-support in critical condition at a New Orleans hospital. The cause of the “serious emergency medical event” is unknown but the 29-year-old’s mother and boyfriend,…
August 26, 2013 The summer is sadly coming to an end but there is still a whole month before the season is officially over. Enjoy those last days by checking out some great movies that are currently playing or will be released in the next couple weeks. Lee Daniels’ The Butler When this film was…
August 27, 2013 Your day starts before the sun comes up and you don’t seem to get a break until well past the kids’ bedtime. Each day is filled with activities, chores, errands, requests, demands, and expectations. In between all of this, you still have to squeeze in time to blog, host a product party,…
September 2, 2013 Some years, the fall movie lineup isn’t as great as others but the upcoming season is jam-packed with promising titles and highly-anticipated sequels. Of course, we can’t list all of them but here are some films to keep on your radar in the coming weeks and months. Riddick September 6, 2013 In…
September 2, 2013 We hear a lot about teens and cyber bullying. From hateful remarks to full blown threats, teens are growing up in a world with ever-increasing opportunity to bully. But, sadly, it doesn’t seem to stop when the teens grow up. The “Mommy Wars” are now a frequent topic of conversation. Breastfeeding vs….
September 3, 2013 Can you believe that summer is already over? You may not have been able to get time off or take a vacation but there’s an undeniably carefree season that comes with the warmer months. Unfortunately, it cannot last forever. Now that the fall is upon us, it’s time to settle down and…
September 10, 2013 Evidence shows that children like to socialize and they want to socialize online. According to recent research, “over 60% of 13-17 year olds have at least one profile on a social networking site, many spending more than 2 hours per day on social networking sites.” And even younger children, those under the age of…
September 12, 2013 We’ve all seen them. The Miss America pageant contestants have a certain perfection to them. Their teeth are dazzling white, their hair is styled immaculately and their skin is flawless. With poise and grace, they grace the stage, representing their home state. Some have condemned the pageant for creating an image of…
September 13, 2013 Whether you’re striving for a career change, going for a promotion, or taking on your first job, one of the most crucial steps in the process is getting through that grueling interview process. Traditionally, potential employees were invited to an office for a face-to-face meeting. Today, in a competitive environment where so…
June 14, 2021 You’ve heard it before… “Don’t worry. Be happy.” But sometimes the daily demands placed on working moms, and the many roles we play, can tempt pull us downward into a negative spiral. Without realizing it, our negative thoughts can quickly become negative attitudes which can unknowingly affect those around us. Whether you…
September 20, 2013 It’s official! Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called it quits after one of the strangest engagements in recent history. The former Hannah Montana star bragged about her mature relationship, dished on how much she enjoyed sex and downplayed the importance of a big wedding over this past year but it’s all come…
September 19, 2013 Ahoy there matey! Did you know that today is the official Talk Like a Pirate Day? Ya didn’t? Well shiver me timbers, it’s time to learn more! The parodic holiday was created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap’n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon. They proclaimed September 19th to be…