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    ONE Mom Can Make a Difference

    TheMotherhood has partnered with the ONE Campaign to support the amazing advocacy work they do in developing countries, especially their efforts on behalf of mothers and children in Africa.  From July 23-30, 2011, Emily and Cooper will be in Kenya with ONE and 8 other social media moms. Be a part of the journey – sign up here for updates: http://one.org/us/actnow/moms/ and help shine a blazing spotlight on extreme poverty and disease, and in the process make change!  Here's a link to their schedule in Kenya, with daily actions you can take: http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/492228 and here are links to ways you can follow along and see pictures, too: http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/492230

    LATEST POSTED BY: Emily
    When Cooper and I started blogging in 2004, we had no idea what was coming.
    Seriously, who could have imagined the mind-blowingly creative ways that we would all would use the web to make our lives better?!
    Down the road, I have no doubt we’ll look back on these days and say, “That’s when it all changed.”
    I was thinking about that idea – that we’re living in this incredible time in history when our lives are changing in so many ways for the good - when ONE asked me to blog about their 12 Days of Change Campaign and to focus in particular on Living Proof.
    Here’s the connection. We never imagined our lives could change so much so quickly, and across the ocean, vast improvements are happening in Africa that would have been inconceivable a decade ago.
    Just this week, the cover story in the Economist is “Africa Rising: The Hopeful Continent.”
    Africa … The Hopeful Continent.
    Not many people (aside from the ONE Campaign) would have said that about Africa ten years ago.
    Yet, “in eight of the past ten years, Africa has grown faster than East Asia, including Japan,” according to the Economist. “Africa now has the fastest growing middle class in the world.”
    The health of millions has improved.
    In a Living Proof video, Melinda Gates says that 3 million people are now receiving antiretroviral drugs to control HIV/AIDS. That includes a lot of moms who are staying alive and can now raise their children and do all the things that moms do to make things better for their families and neighbors.
    We really might see a healthy, prosperous Africa in our lifetimes.
    And that’s what the Living Proof Project is showing us - the stories of the incredible progress being made by some of the world’s poorest people.
    In the spirit of the holidays, join us today to share and marvel at what’s been made possible in our lives and in the lives of Africans.
    Today’s 12 Days of Change action is super easy: Share Living Proof with your friends!!!
    Use Facebook, Twitter and the blogs to talk about Living Proof and share a video, a ONE PSA, a story or fact about smart and effective aid that is working in Africa.
    Here’s a tweet if you’d like:
    It's 12 Days of Change & @EmilyMcKhann says to spread the word on the @OneCampaign’s great Living Proof project: http://bit.ly/e4L2hW
    Thank you and happy holidays!!
    The ONE 12 Days of Change Project: http://bit.ly/vgpia6
    Living Proof: http://bit.ly/e4L2hW
    Amy Oztan's post on the 12 Days of Change: http://bit.ly/uutUI8
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    December.7th.2011

    We Are...

    In the banner you'll see we have a rotating tagline that starts with "The Motherhood" (it used to start with We Are... so, some of the posts in this Forum are finishing off the sentence We Are...) With the new header, we'd love to include your taglines there too. So, complete the sentence "The Motherhood" in a post here, and we'll add it to our tagline queue! YAY!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah
    moving the conversation forward....
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    January.12th.2012

    All about Apps!

    I'm an iphone/ipad addict and I'm constantly looking for new apps. Share your favorite, your not so favorite, or cool app finds here - iphone, ipad, etc.!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla S
    New wave of location-based apps mark a 'paradigm shift' (CNN) -- As location-based apps go, Foursquare or Gowalla will work just fine if you're looking for the spot where all your buddies are having a beer. But what if they discovered an awesome, out-of-the-way spot six months ago? Or, better yet, what if you didn't even know you were looking for a watering hole until your phone told you there's one around the corner you shouldn't miss? As the novelty of the simple check-in fades, and the abilities of GPS-based location technology expand, some new mobile apps -- call them "discovery apps" -- are looking to parlay mobile "noise" into useful, place-based tips. "It feels like the paradigm shift in the late '90s when Google came along," said Babak Pahlavan, CEO of Cleversense, which released the app Alfred this month. "There's an information overload -- to find something useful for you is a very daunting task. It's time for a new shift; it's time to make sense of it and make it useful for you." Alfred has been called "Pandora for the real world." Users feed it information about their favorite places (mainly restaurants, bars and coffee shops). Then, theoretically, Alfred -- a mustachioed robot butler -- can suggest similar spots that are nearby, no matter where you are. The free app, currently on Apple's iOS system, with Android and Windows Phone versions in the works, was rolled out this month and took top honors in the "Startup Idol" contest at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, Colorado. The app, which was two years in the making, uses a Web-crawling algorithm to pull the information together and, according to Pahlavan, recognized the difference between positive and negative chatter about a place. Continue: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/07/29/discovery.apps/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7
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    August.1st.2011

    The exerciseHOOD

    I have never succeeded in sticking with a weight loss program. I thought maybe, just maybe creating a circle where we share out strengths and weaknesses and possibly hold ourselves accountable, we can try to be fit and healthy together. Join me on my adventure!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla S
    Gadget gifts for the fitness forward If you have a fitness-minded friend, these are some great gift ideas! Check out the slide show of eight gifts that can help keep you exercising! http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/14/health/fitness-gadget-gifts/index.html?hpt=hp_bn10
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    December.14th.2011

    Eggo Mornings!

    Join us as 20 great mom bloggers try out the brand new Eggo® Real Fruit Pizzas and kick off an awesome conversation around making morning routines easier - and happier!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Tésa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired
    Congrats to the Eggo Grand Prize winners! Once they're posted here, I'll be sure to tweet.
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    August.18th.2010

    The Rice Krispies Making Memories Circle

    We are back for 2011 and so excited! Throughout this year we're adding a twist to the Rice Krispies® challenges of the past that we think everyone will love. Through the Rice Krispies Making Memories Challenge, we're kicking it up a notch to add to the fun. The Motherhood is working with some of our favorite mom bloggers - who are working in four teams of four across the country - to create new Rice Krispies recipes and event "displays" based on surprise themes. Check back often for details on the mom bloggers’ Rice Krispies Making Memories Challenges!  We will have four of them throughout the year, so the fun never stops!  If you LOVE Rice Krispies® cereal like we do – or have a great memory about Rice Krispies cereal, tip or recipe you want to share – please join the conversation.

    LATEST POSTED BY: Erin O
    After tallying the total number of points scored by each team during the four challenges this year - Easter, summer, Halloween and the winter holidays - our judges have reported the results and named a grand prize winner! The overall year-end honors go to the talented ladies of Team Phoenix! Congratulations to Ashley, Wendy, Jacquilyn and Kristyn! ALL of our teams went above and beyond time after time this year. Great job, ladies, and thanks for everything! Happy New Year!!!
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    December.20th.2011

    Spring Into Action

    The Motherhood and our AWESOME blogger team are so pleased to be working with Aller-Ease again, this time on spring allergies, spring cleaning and "Spring into Action!" Check back often, we'll be posting the best spring cleaning tips of all time right here!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah
    i am having so much fun or how i channel my inner suzy homemaker or tom sawyer.... http://applesinwonderland.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-am-having-so-much-fun-or-how-i.html
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    March.16th.2011

    Mommybloggers

    For Moms who blog ... whether you call yourself a mom blogger, mommyblogger, mother who blogs -- you are welcome here. Share your URL with us and say a little about yourself!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Momwich
    Hi, I'm Momwich - I've been a mommy blogger since my gorgeous daughters were 6 and 2... fast forward a few years and several thousand dollars in girl scout fees, cheer uniforms and orthodontics and they're now 16 and 12 - and I'm still blogging about my parenting fails :) http://www.momwich.net
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    May.2nd.2012

    Work From Home Moms

    Do work from home! Do you like it? What to you do that might be able to help other moms and their families? Why do you choose to work from home VS going out to work? What does your family think of your work?

    LATEST POSTED BY: Susan
    24/7 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!!! Giveaways every week!
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    September.7th.2010

    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: bloggerdise
    Got 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.com
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    September.21st.2011

    Mothers Obsessed with Edward Cullen and Twilight

    Are you in love with Edward Cullen? Do you keep re-reading the Twilight books? Have you watched the movie more than once? Do you feel like these teenage vampire stories have taken a bite out of your life? Let's talk!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Melissa Stanton
    Hello Ladies. Breaking Dawn opens tonight!! Alas, I can't go until Sunday. But I'll be leading a group of 10 on our outing. AARP let me update my essay "Confessions of a Grown 'Twihard'" Take a look, hit the "Recommend" button, or share the link if you're so inclined. http://www.aarp.org/entertainment/movies-for-grownups/info-11-2011/Confessions-of-a-Grown-Twihard.html Hope you get to see the movie soon!
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    November.17th.2011

    Introduce yourself. Stop by and say hi!

    Join our Circle and tell everyone a little about yourself so we can give you a shout out and warm welcome hello!

    LATEST POSTED BY: Jennylynn77
    Hi my name is Jennifer, i am a mother to a 2 year old little girl named Kylie. I just left my previous parent forum due to all the drama and bashing, hopefully this place will be different. Although i liked being able to create your own topic over there so much more than having to search for somewhere to post.
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    March.15th.2012

    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: Cooper
    Many 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.html
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    March.5th.2010