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Past Talks
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Aug.25.2010 12:00pm ESTMichelle Conlin and her "No Impact" Year
Michelle Conlin and her husband Colin Beavan (aka No Impact Man) spent a year living "off the grid" in New York City - making as little environmental impact as possible. For Michelle - described as Colin's "espresso-guzzling, retail-worshipping wife" who went along with idea, begrudgingly - that meant no elevators, no television, no cars, busses, or airplanes, no toxic cleaning products, no electricity, no material consumption, and no garbage. Let's all talk about: - What decisions or sacrifices have you made to support your family's larger dreams/goals? - How did you feel about the decisions then and now? - Sharing our tips, tricks and ideas for minimizing our impact on the planet - and how these are working out for us and our families. ___________________________ Be sure to tune in to watch the film, No Impact Man, as it makes its world TV premiere on Planet Green on 8/28 at 10 pm ET!
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The Forum
Mom's Breakfast Club: Love Your Cereal
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we are all looking for ways to make it simple! Let's talk about breakfast, kids' cereal and morning routines. With the new school year starting, we thought this was the perfect time to get a conversation going about the meal that helps start the day off right!
LATEST POSTED BY: ThisFullHouseOne more, for the moms in the back: http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2010/10/foodie-tuesday-kelloggs-moms-breakfast-club-recipes.htmlViewOctober.19th.2010
Walgreens Acts of Wellness
This time of year, many of us will get flu shots, but some people aren't so lucky. We’ve armed 10 amazing bloggers with five Walgreens flu shot gift cards each to give to people in their community who need them. It’s a gift of good health to offer anyone - from local families in need to the elderly - who might be vulnerable to illness this year. We're sharing our Random Acts of Wellness missions here and look forward to hearing your acts of wellness during flu season, too!
LATEST POSTED BY: Erin ODo you get flu shots every year? __ Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle WASHINGTON – It's flu vaccine time again — and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk. The first flu shot that works with a less-scary skin prick instead of an inch-long needle is hitting the market this fall. Sorry kids, this option so far is just for adults, and it's so brand-new that it will take some searching to find a dose. But there are plenty of the other varieties — standard shots, a special high-dose shot for seniors and the needle-free squirt-in-the-nose option — to go around. At least 166 million doses of flu vaccine are expected to be produced this year. The big question is whether people will get it. Usually each year's flu vaccine varies from the previous versions as different influenza strains emerge. This year, the vaccine's a duplicate because the three flu strains that sickened people last winter still are circulating. Scientific studies aren't clear about how much a person's immunity wanes over a year, although it varies by age and overall health. But federal health officials and the American Academy of Pediatrics weighed the evidence and say don't skip this year's vaccination — it's the only way to be sure your immune system remains revved enough for the best protection. "You're not going to be able to count on that vaccine protecting you throughout a second season," says Dr. Lisa Grohskopf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A yearly vaccination now is recommended for virtually everyone, except babies younger than 6 months and people with severe allergies to the eggs used to make it. Last year, 49 percent of children and 41 percent of adults were vaccinated. Read more: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2011-09-06/Time-for-flu-shots-and-some-may-get-a-tiny-needle/50276472/1?loc=interstitialskipViewSeptember.6th.2011
Healthy Moms, Healthy Families
As mothers, we're always paying attention to health issues--our families' as well as our own. This circle is dedicated to keeping everyone we love healthy--including ourselves!
LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah15 Ways to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank.... I am very committed to eating really healthfully and feeding my family as much nutritious food as possible. Many people complain to me that they can’t buy fresh, organic food because it’s too expensive. It’s interesting to me that 100 years ago we spent twenty-five percent of our disposable income on food and now we only spend ten percent. Furthermore, we’re actually consuming more food than before, while getting fatter and sicker. But I do think we’re starting to make the connection that we have a lot of cheap food in this country, and that cheap food has hidden costs—to our physical bodies, as well as the environment. To read on: http://www.positivelypositive.com/2012/01/30/eat-well/ViewFebruary.2nd.2012
Summer Reading Fun with the VTech V.Reader
A recent national survey shows that 8 in 10 moms believe their children get the most benefit from reading. However, 49% of moms don’t think their child reads enough, especially during the summer. That’s why TheMotherhood has teamed up with VTech to help parents encourage their children to read as much as they can this summer. Over the next month, look for reading tips, experiences, creative ideas and advice to get your kids to read more during the summer. Learn what parents and kids think about VTech's new V.Reader, the first animated e-book system, designed to engage kids in an interactive reading experience, offer hours of play value, and help combat the dreaded "summer brain drain."
LATEST POSTED BY: Erin OWhat a cute idea for inspiring kids to read. Teachers rewrote the lyrics to Miley Cyrus' "Party in the USA," and their elementary school students made a "Reading in the USA" music video! Watch the news report: http://news.yahoo.com/video/chicagocbs2-15750637/new-music-video-inspires-students-to-read-23570937 Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omBi4kLoZYMViewDecember.21st.2010Green Families
Green families are families who are trying to reduce their use of the Earth's resources. Whether you are light green or super green, this is the place to discuss what green living means to you and our planet! And to also share tips and ideas so that we can all be a little more green!
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla SMIT project tries to turn trash into a game CNN - Here's the problem with recycling: It's boring. But maybe it doesn't have to be. A Boston company called Greenbean Recycle is trying to make the act of keeping bottles and cans out of the landfill into a fun, competitive and engaging game for students at MIT. The new company, which won an innovation prize this week from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has converted a beefy recycling machine on MIT's campus into a point tabulator of sorts. When students approach the high-tech trash can to dump in their recyclables, they punch their phone number on a touch screen. A bar-code reader in the machine counts the number of cans, bottles and the like that the person has dropped off - and then uploads that data to Greenbean's website. Recyclers can track their progress online, and even engage in competitions with fellow students. "We want to be like the Zynga of recycling," said CEO Shanker Sahai, 38, referring the maker of such social games as "FarmVille." Competitions between fraternities at MIT have been particularly fruitful, he said, with the houses trying to compete against each other to get the top spot on an online recycling leaderboard. Continue: http://whatsnext.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/09/mit-project-tries-to-turn-trash-into-a-game/?hpt=hp_bn6ViewNovember.14th.2011
77kids Do Good Day
Seventy-seven fantastic mom bloggers in 11 cities across the country are participating in 77kids Do Good Day on July 14th by doing good in their local communities in pay-it-forward kinds of ways. All in support of the new 77kids by american eagle stores.
LATEST POSTED BY: FrostedFingersHere is my post about the Wish4Snow! http://frostedfingers.com/2010/11/77kids-memorial/ViewNovember.23rd.2010
Marriott Tots Travel Too
The Motherhood and our AWESOME blogger team are working with Marriott to collect the "All Time Best Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Toddlers." Share your wisdom and check back often to see what moms in the know advise.
LATEST POSTED BY: Kim (@kimworld)Portable Child Proofing = Roll of Blue Painter's Tape It helps keep those nightstand and dresser drawers shut without hurting the finish of the furniture. Works on closet doors and mini fridges too!ViewAugust.6th.2010
A Smart Phone Smart Enough for a Mom: Verizon Palm Pre Plus
TheMotherhoood is partnering with Verizon Wireless and ten awesome mom bloggers to try out the new Verizon Wireless Palm Pre Plus. Check out this circle for updates on the bloggers' experiences with theVerizon Palm Pre Plus.
LATEST POSTED BY: CooperWoooo hoooo! This is SO exciting! On Thursday, March 18th at 11 am EST five of our Verizon Palm Pre Plus mom bloggers are the celebrity guests on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/flylady/2010/03/18/how-smart-moms-balance-life Blog Talk Radio show! Here's a link to the show,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/flylady/2010/03/18/how-smart-moms-balance-life The panel will cover multitasking, organizing and talk about their experiences with the Palm Pre Plus, too.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/flylady/2010/03/18/how-smart-moms-balance-life . I know it is going to be great. Here are the lovely ladies who are being featured on the show:Nicole at http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2010/03/palm-pre-plus-reivew-part-iv-giveaway.html Sarah at http://www.tech4mommies.com/2010/03/win-a-palm-pre-plus/ http://www.tech4mommies.com/2010/03/win-a-palm-pre-plus/ Jo-Lynne at http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2010/03/verizon-palm-pre-plus-winners-and-final-comments.html Christy at http://quirkyfusion.com/2010/03/win-a-verizon-palm-pre-plus-and-a-25-verizon-gift-card/ Caryn at http://rockinmama.net/2010/03/01/win-a-palm-pre-plus-giveaway/ UPDATE WITH AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!! Sarah is hosting an awesome Twitter party at 9 pm EST on Wednesday to get ready for the show. We'll be giving away a Verizon Palm Pre Plus device and sharing great info on the phone too! http://www.tech4mommies.com/2010/03/palm-pre-plus-twitter-party-plus-giveaway/ and join in using this cool http://tweetgrid.com/grid?l=2&q1=%23VerizonPalmPrePlus%20OR%20%23T4MT&q2=list:tech4mommies/verizonpalmpreplusmoms&q3=Palm%20OR%20Pre%20OR%20Verizon%20OR%20FlyLady that Sarah created! See you there!ViewMarch.15th.2010
Flip for Fall
Learn about indoor and seasonal allergies and the Flip for Fall Challenge sponsored by Aller-Ease, makers of allergen filtration bedding. TheMotherhood and Aller-Ease have asked a handful of bloggers to Flip their house for Fall, and videotape how they prepare their home for allergies and the change of seasons. Check back to see what they do. We need your help, too! If you have a great tip or a "tried and true" method when you Flip for Fall, tell us and your tip could be included in the Ultimate Flip for Fall Checklist – a guide created by moms, for moms. Share your tip and leave your name, email and blog and we will contact you if your tip is included in the Ultimate Flip for Fall Checklist. (If your tip is chosen, it will be used in media outreach by the American Textile Company on behalf of the Aller-Ease brand. All media outreach will cite TheMotherhood as the source. If your tip is chosen as one of 10 and you provide proper contact information, you will receive a thank-you package of Aller-Ease product.)
LATEST POSTED BY: CooperMany dubious remedies exist, but immunotherapy and careful cleaning to remove allergens and immunotherapy may be the best options. (Click link to read.) http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/health/06patient.htmlViewMarch.5th.2010
