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Caregivers
For moms who care for disabled and/or elderly family members.
LATEST POSTED BY: jenniferI not only sympathized but empathize for you. I myself has been a caregiver to both of my grandparents and now my son. It's not easy and somedays are better than others. But we remain strong because our heart and soul won't allow for us to weaken. We find strength from within and just do it. It takes a great woman to do what you continue to do and it may only get harder, however, know that there are no coincidence, everything has been planned and we were the chosen few. What hasn't killed us has only made us stronger! Have faith, be strong and all else will fall into place. I'm here for you and living proof that it can be done! You are in my prayers today and everyday.ViewSeptember.26th.2010
Three Things I'm Grateful for Today
Studies show that focusing on what you're grateful for instead of what's going wrong makes you healthier and happier. It's simple. Every day look for things that are good in your life--then make a record of them here.
LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah1. That not just one, but TWO of my favorite people on the world were born this day. Happy Birthday Brandie and Robin!!!! xoxo 2. That the security woman who was hit by a reckless 16 year old in our HS's parking lot yesterday afternoon, just moments after I waved at her is hanging on and continues to fight for her life. Surviving the impact alone is a miracle. 3. My son's well thought out letter on the reasons why he needs a cell phone. (not saying he is getting one, but I appreciate his thinking)ViewMay.16th.2012
Best Piece of Advice You Ever Got
We often get random pearls of wisdom from strangers, family or friends. Please share the pearls with the rest of us!
LATEST POSTED BY: Erin OHere's a little advice on your taxes. Don't make these 11 common mistakes! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40821081/ns/business-tax_tactics/ 1. Forgetting to sign and date your return 2. Forgetting to attach Copy B of your W-2 form to your tax return 3. Entering your Social Security number incorrectly (or not at all). 4. Making mathematical errors 5. Not making a copy of your signed and dated return 6. Waiting until the last minute 7. Not reporting all of your income 8. Taking deductions you aren't entitled to 9. Not taking all the exemptions and deductions you are entitled to 10. Preparing your return yourself when it would be more efficient to hire a professional 11. Forgetting to mail your paymentViewJanuary.7th.2011
Everything Home
Information, advice, inspiration, ideas, resources and more for taking care of, decorating and renovating your home.
LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah3 Recession-Inspired Home Remodeling Ideas A soft economy prompted some homeowners to take a new look at their existing footprint. Even as housing-market conditions turn a little brighter, many homeowners still opt to stay put and update their current quarters instead of selling at lower prices. The numbers prove it. Remodeling industry sentiment, as tracked by the National Association of Home Builders' Remodeling Market Index (RMI), hit a five-year high in the fourth quarter. In many cases, these decisions are fiscally motivated and reflective of the times, but the following remodeling trends may be here to stay: Read the rest here: http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/3-recession-inspired-home-remodeling-ideas.htmlViewFebruary.2nd.2012Forty and Fabulous
A circle for 40ish moms or moms flirting with forty.
LATEST POSTED BY: robinI am thrilled to announce that I will begin hosting new episodes of this innovative radio program created by Dr. Lauren Artress beginning on Thursday, May 13, 2010! I hope you will tune in...Peace for your Path! Robin http://labyrinthwellnessllc.blogspot.com/2010/03/listen-to-wisdom-of-labyrinth.htmlViewMarch.26th.2010
Pittsburgh Moms
Share information, resources, tips, activities and ideas about living and doing things with your family in the Burgh.
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla SThis is a GREAT article about yoga studios in Pittsburgh. If you ever think about going to a class, I HIGHLY recommend Amazing Yoga. It's a fantastic place and as you can see from the article, they're only going to get better... THE EVOLVING ROLE OF YOGA STUDIOS Today, it seems there are more yoga studios than coffee shops. On a block here in Pittsburgh the scoreboard reads: Coffee shops 3 Yoga studios 4 and 1 (with a lowercase “l”) lululemon. Is this a good thing, a great thing?….Of course it’s good, great. One style, one teacher, one studio will never connect with every student. Given our beautiful uniqueness, yogis need options. (If only the yoga world would set aside its’ ridiculous my style is better than your style wars. Isn’t yoga suppose to be a unifier?? but I digress and that’s a topic for another day…) The bottom line is this: the more yoga the better. “Yoga Journal” estimates that 15 million folks in the US practice yoga. According to YogaFinder, there are some 12,000 yoga studios and that number is still growing. When we opened Amazing Yoga in 2000, we were only the 2nd studio in Pittsburgh—now there are at least thirty. This growth is fantastic: more people are taking care of themselves. The question is this: Is all this yoga making an impact in the world? I hope so. I’d like to think it has. All these yoga studios and yoga students seem like a golden opportunity to make a positive change in the world. But to be honest, I think we are under-performing, not yet realizing our potential: Yoga studios, teachers and students alike, need to stretch beyond their studio walls. Stretch more than their hamstrings and groins. The stretching needs to evolve into reaching, as in community out-reach. So what is the role of a yoga studio, in the local community, in the global community? Find out by reading the full article: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/the-evolving-role-of-yoga-studios/ViewFebruary.17th.2011
Vent Here: Sometimes You Just Need to be Heard
Vent - it's the first step in feeling much better. We've all been there - you'll find some shoulders to cry on here too if you need them.
LATEST POSTED BY: BrandieI'm SOOOOO tired of spam. I get it on my blog. I get it on twitter. I deal with it on facebook. And now here? Ugh. Why do people spam? I don't get it. It's so annoying. It is definitely not a good way to make friends and all it does is annoy people.ViewJanuary.3rd.2012
Contests and Giveaways!
So many great give aways and contests on the web! This will be a great way to round it all up =) Please note, all off topic posts will be removed! Also, if I can keep up, I will remove posts from contests and give aways that are over already!
LATEST POSTED BY: bloggerdiseGot some giveaway sponsors for your blog (go on, take 'em) Hey all. I run a community site called bloggerdise.com. Essentially we link up bloggers with businesses and artists that are looking to be reviewed, do giveaways or promote their offers. Our site is totally free to register and use. We have over 800 businesses to choose from. Though I figure I'd offer up some of my personal picks on this thread. Again, to actually view all the business contact info you just need to register on bloggerdise.com first, for free. Ok, here's my first batch ... [oh, and if you have any questions you can reach me @ jesse@bloggerdise.com] Awesome popcorn company that is into sampling. Love their caramel corn ! http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=501 Novelist with a quirky sense of humor... http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=982 Skincare brand that is in to doing sampling of different kinds of products. http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1422 Eco-lips (premium lip care) open to giveaways – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=531 About Abby (award winning web series) looking for interesting promotional ideas – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1263 Vegan Web series starring Eric Roberts http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1206 Marcal tissues (open to giveaways and reviews) – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=872 Delicious Tea co. Open to sampling – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1319 Charitable search site – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1207 Applegate Farms (open to couponing) – http://www.bloggerdise.com/offer/?offer_id=1233 I got a bunch more, but interested to get your feedback (like if you want me to keep posting these.) Best, Jesse Bloggerdise.comViewSeptember.21st.2011
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Living with food allergies, or with a kid who has them, can be a real challenge. This is the place to share concerns, frustrations, ideas, and inspirations for living with food allergies and sensitivities.
LATEST POSTED BY: AllerKids.comHello! We are excited to be joining your community! AllerKids.com is a new venture dedicated to providing smart, stylish, and safe solutions for families with food allergies. We are two moms and psychologists with the goal of showcasing strategies and products that help support independence for children with food allergies without sacrificing safety. We hope you will check us out! We welcome feedback and suggestions. Find us at: http://www.allerkids.com http://blog.allerkids.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Allerkidscom/235207449851119ViewSeptember.9th.2011
Dinner Time Again? Help! In need of inspiration!
Easy recipes, inspiration, ideas. Help each other find new ways to fix fast, healthy, tasty dinners by sharing our standbys -- the top-of-the-head recipes or family favorites we pull out of the hat on those days when we face the, "yikes, it's dinnertime already and I haven't done anything about feeding everyone" moment. Or the recipes you come across that inspire you to mix things up a bit.
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla S5 real, fast, delicious meals from around the U.S. Eatocracy - Rachael Ray, Robin Miller and Martha Stewart all whip up some quick-and-easy meals on TV, but for those of us who aren’t gifted in the culinary sense, they might not be that simple. Well folks, CNN iReport has answered your cooking prayers. We’ve collected real recipes from real people as part of the cultural census for CNN's Defining America. For each night of the busy workweek, we’ve selected five fast, delicious meals that won’t eat up too much time or leave you scratching your head. Arturo Navarro of Chula Vista, California, can make a meal of scrumptious salmon, brown rice, and spinach salad in 15 minutes flat. The salmon cooks in virgin olive oil for three minutes on each side. In the meantime, he washes and prepares the spinach, tomato, bell pepper, and avocado salad – a favorite he makes a few times a week. “I’ve changed my diet since last May, so I’ve been eating salmon; better nutrition than what I ate before,” he said. He now prepares fresh meals each day. Michelle Chu’s typical weekday dinners usually consist of a protein, veggies and of course, dessert! She and her boyfriend, who live in Richmond, Virginia, recently visited Omaha Steaks for the first time and were sold on the tender meat. “It’s something we eat frequently because it’s filling, easy to prepare and tastes great.” Chu’s meal of steak, asparagus and whipped sweet potatoes took about 30 minutes from start to finish. And, she ended the meal on a sweet note – angel food cake drizzled with raspberries and Biscoff spread. Are we in heaven yet? Keep reading: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/07/06/ireport-5-real-fast-delicious-meals-from-around-the-u-s/?hpt=hp_bn8ViewJuly.6th.2011Mothers of Boys (The MOB)
News, thoughts, ideas, anecdotes, frustrations, exasperations and joys about raising boys
LATEST POSTED BY: MarilynI recently joined my 7 yr. old son in Cub Scouts. My older boys did the same back in the 1990's. Still a traditional group & still a good thing for kids to do.ViewDecember.30th.2011
Good Stuff!
We all have stuff that we absolutely love and can't believe we ever lived without. Whether it's a baby sling, a garlic press, a handbag or hair gel, let others know about your favorite products here!
LATEST POSTED BY: DeborahThe 5 Best Toys of All Time
Here at GeekDad we review a lot of products — books, toys, gadgets, software — and I know it’s impossible for most parents to actually afford all of the cool stuff that gets written up. Heck, most of us can’t afford it either, and we’re envious of the person who scored a review copy of a cool board game or awesome gizmo. (Disclosure: that person is probably me.) So while we love telling you about all the cool stuff that’s out there, I understand that as parents we all have limited budgets and we sometimes need help narrowing down our wishlists.
So to help you out, I’ve worked really hard to narrow down this list to five items that no kid should be without. All five should fit easily within any budget, and are appropriate for a wide age range so you get the most play out of each one. These are time-tested and kid-approved! And as a bonus, these five can be combined for extra-super-happy-fun-time.
To read the list, go here:http://summify.com/story/Ttk0CI3fh2qXAmA6/www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/all/1ViewDecember.5th.2011TechMamas
This is a circle for parents to come and discuss technology and gadgets as it pertains to family life.
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla SCES: 10 Over-Hyped Gadgets SmartMoney.com - Senior consumer reporter and "Deal of Day" columnist Kelli B. Grant traveled booth to booth at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to find the best, the worst, and the most-hyped gadgets and gizmos. Read her dispatches at Pay Dirt. One will weigh your baby and send each reading to a linked smartphone app. Another is supposed to alert dog owners via text message when Spike escapes the yard. And then there's the Solowheel -- which is essentially a battery-powered unicycle that retails for a whopping $1,800. This week, as thousands poured into the Las Vegas Convention Center for the Consumer Electronics Show, Americans got a glimpse of the not-too-distant future. But they also got a peek at a lot of products that critics say may never see the light of day, or have some other quirks. Here are ten that may fit that category. Click here for the photo gallery: http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/technology/ces-10-of-the-most-overhyped-gadgets-1326409783882/?grcc=ec78f5a6319fe2c11f6480f670386217Z3&mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_personalfinanceViewJanuary.16th.2012Get Organized!
I'm not a fan clutter (literal and mental), but sometimes (especially with children) it's unavoidable... or is it? This is place to share ideas on how to conquer that seemingly impossible clutter in our lives (and help our kids do the same).
LATEST POSTED BY: Erin OThis web page has some great tips for staying organized! They include... - store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. - re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. - use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the floor. - use magnetic strips to store bobby pins (and tweezers and clippers) behind a vanity door. More here: http://www.thedailybuzz.com.au/2011/11/25-clever-ideas_household-tips_storage-ideas/ViewDecember.14th.2011Living on a Budget
Budget. The dreaded B word! But it doesn't have to be scary any more! Come get encouragement on how to stay on budget, navigate family finances and give tips and advice you have learned!
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla SWorth it or not: A shopping Guide SmartMoney.com - We've all been there, standing in the aisle of a store, spending way too much time weighing the small differences between two similar products. Will the more expensive umbrella really perform better? When it comes to a laptop bag, is $120 too much, too little, or just right? Here's some help. Each month, SmartMoney Magazine looks at sets of two similar consumer products, and assesses the better buy. This year, we looked at a wide variety of goods, including blenders, deep fryers and Digital SLR cameras. To aid in your holiday shopping, here are seven suggestions: http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/family-money/worth-it-or-not-a-shopping-guide/ViewDecember.16th.2011The Motherhood News
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LATEST POSTED BY: Susan24/7 MOMS is on the road this week in Hawaii Join www.247moms.com & Trisha on Tuesday night at 7pm/9pm PST for a taste of life on the Island. 247moms #1 webshow for moms!!!ViewSeptember.7th.2010
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