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Kids in School
A place to talk about issues affecting our kids in school or get advice about report cards, test grades, dealing with teachers or anything else!
LATEST POSTED BY: Erin OWhat do you think of this cartoon? It's the story I hear from a lot of my teacher friends. Do you think it's accurate?ViewJanuary.24th.2012
The Mother's Manual
All those little things that make us Moms and should have been gathered into the proverbial "Mother's Manual," and weren't.
LATEST POSTED BY: CoffeeMomBeing a mom means dying your hair funky colors because your kid thinks it would be fun.ViewOctober.18th.2011
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
Winter Olympics 2010
Do you dream of a gold medal in ice dancing or speed skating? Or do you just like to curl up on the couch and watch some of the best athletes in the world doing their cold-weather thing? The Winter Olympics are almost upon us--let's discuss them here!
LATEST POSTED BY: BeckiVANCOUVER, British Columbia – After nearly three weeks, the Winter Olympics are over, and the world’s obsession with the Games will go on hold until the summer of 2012, when the circus will hit London. It’s been eventful trying to deliver the news, with varying degrees of success: I investigated whether the sport of curling was doomed due to the world’s supply of granite. I asked a man from the Netherlands why he skated in a skeleton outfit. I tried to find Swedish women to talk about Tiger Woods. I met athletes who deserve at least a sliver of the attention Tiger’s mistresses receive. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=dw-winnerslosers022810&prov=yhoo&type=lgnsViewMarch.1st.2010
Picked from the headlines
Let's talk about what's in the news these days - articles that catch our eye, interesting tidbits, studies released, whatever's going on in the media that you'd like to talk about.
LATEST POSTED BY: DeborahI'm wondering are you following the Treyvon Martin case? Or lack thereof?ViewMarch.28th.2012
Just Desserts
Puddings and cakes, and pies, oh, my! It's hard to find anyone who doesn't like dessert. Share your favorite recipes for everything from the humblest drop cookie to the most elaborate torte in this circle.
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla S5@5 - The five C's of dessert Eatocracy - 5@5 is a daily, food-related list from chefs, writers, political pundits, musicians, actors, and all manner of opinionated people from around the globe. "C" may be for cookie - but that's certainly not good enough for us. Before her several year stint at The French Laundry and the opening of her own sweet venture, Platine Cookies, Jamie Cantor was taught at the Culinary Institute of America to build a dessert menu around the five C's: chocolate, citrus, coffee, cheese and caramel. Incidentally, she was also taught "desserts" is "stressed" spelled backward. But who wants to stress about making fancy, involved desserts during the long, hot, carefree days of summer? Here are some simple, delicious ways to incorporate the five most popular dessert flavors into your summer entertaining. The Five C's of Dessert: Jamie Cantor 1. Chocolate "The chocolate dessert is probably the most popular one at any restaurant. Go big and bold with this one - focus on good quality chocolate and you can turn a simple dessert into one with a ‘wow’ factor. For example, make a tasting of chocolate puddings with a high percentage single origin chocolate. I am really into Pralus chocolates these days; they have some great single origin bars that are fun to try. Use some really cute individual-sized dishes for each type and create a conversation starter for your foodie guests. Take a simple, old-fashioned recipe and turn it into something more sophisticated with the right technique and proper ingredients." 2. Citrus "I find that the people who aren’t chocolate lovers tend to be fans of citrus. In the summer, citrus is so refreshing so go ahead and make a grown-up creamsicle. Make your own fresh orange sorbet and vanilla ice cream and layer them in fantastic popsicle molds; or take the easy way out and buy the sorbet and ice cream, layer them in Dixie cups and stick a popsicle stick in the middle. What are the other 3 C's? Find out here: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2011/07/07/55-the-five-c’s-of-dessert/?hpt=hp_bn8ViewJuly.8th.2011
Word of the Day
In one word (or less!), name your heart today. ONE WORD ONLY! Others can comment and respond to your post, but YOU must keep it short and sweet (but your word does not have to be sweet at all!)....Let's see what happens, OK? Peace for your Path! Love, Robin
LATEST POSTED BY: QuiltndollmakerLearningViewApril.30th.2012
Ask a Question
This circle is a place to ask questions and get information!
LATEST POSTED BY: robinHey moms, I am having a little problem getting the links I post here to to go live. Noticed this feature has been down a day or two in the Hood...is it just me or is anyone else noticing this? The comments feature seems really slow, too.ViewJanuary.29th.2011
Need a laugh?
Need a laugh? Got a funny email you want to pass on? Miss working in an office where you could share jokes around the water cooler? This is the place to post anything funny or offbeat or satirical you find on the web or maybe even your own home.
LATEST POSTED BY: Brandieo.b. says sorry (apparently because some of their products were hard to find?). Regardless, this video is hilarious! http://www.obtampons.com/apologyViewDecember.12th.2011
TheMotherhood 101
Need help with the site? Have a question about The Motherhood? Suggestions? Comments? Put it all here.
LATEST POSTED BY: gottalovemomWhat's up Motherhood -- I'm not getting email notifications when someone comments on posts I've commented, etc...and I've been seeing a lot of posts that look like spam entries.ViewJanuary.2nd.2012
What is your interpretation of religion? God? Spirituality? The universe?
I have created this circle to find out everyone's views on Religion, Spirituality, God, The Universe. This Circle is by all means not to judge you, just to throw around the ball to everyone to see what everyone believes in. Everyone is special in every way no matter what religion we practice and what we believe in. That is what makes us so special in every way. Some people idolize trees, some the universe, some believe that there is no God, some are Baptist,catholic, whatever you are, whatever you believe in, you are great! You are wonderful!
LATEST POSTED BY: Deborah"Christianity is, I believe, about expanded life, heightened consciousness and achieving a new humanity. It is not about closed minds, supernatural interventions, a fallen creation, guilt, original sin or divine rescue." ~ Bishop John Shelby SpongViewOctober.14th.20112010: Stepping it UP!
A year ago, we declared, "2009 is going to be MY year!" It has been! Moms in the Motherhood have achieved goals of going back to school, starting businesses, losing weight, and much more. Are we resting on our laurels in 2010? No way! We're stepping it up! This will be our year, too!
LATEST POSTED BY: juliepippertTo save one, you often have to spend the other. (And you never seem to have enough of either, do you?) Here’s how to make the right call. A MUST read. I had several epiphanies while reading this article: I need to listen more to my own voice instead of those "voices in my head" from peer influence, I need to be more realistic about my time and how much I can (and should) take on, and I need to always run through the awesome checklist of questions to ask before deciding between money and time. I think initially it will take time, but in the end, it will become second-nature and well worth it to make better decisions. A little teaser: "Every day you’re faced with a time vs. money dilemma. Should you hire a lawn service to mow the grass or do it yourself? Bake brownies for the PTA meeting or pick up some from the bakery? To make the most clearheaded call, you’ll need to overcome the following three factors. Then figure out how much time and money you actually have―and what that time is worth." http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/money-or-time-00000000031091/index.htmlViewMarch.31st.2010
Addicted to the Motherhood
As Brandie and I have concluded, there's no 12 step program for those of us that can't seem to leave this place for more than a couple of hours, so this will be our support system. I don't know what we'll talk about in here, but at least there'll be a place for us to meet. I mean, come on- who DOESN'T want to be able to say,"I'm in a 12 step program because of my kids"?
LATEST POSTED BY: NotJustAMomBad Day At Hallmark Ever wondered what happens when Hallmark writers are having a bad day........ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// My tire was thumping. I thought it was flat When I looked at the tire... I noticed your cat. Sorry! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Heard your wife left you, How upset you must be. But don't fret about it... She moved in with me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder... 'What the hell was I thinking?' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your husband. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How could two people as beautiful as you Have such an ugly baby? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. After having met you .. I've changed my mind. -------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- I must admit, you brought Religion into my life. I never believed in Hell until I met you. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am.... That you're not here to ruin it for me. #################################################### Congratulations on your promotion. Before you go... Would you like to take this knife out of my back? You'll probably need it again. ******************************************************************************** Happy Birthday, Uncle Dad! (Available only in Tennessee, Kentucky & West Virginia ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy birthday! You look great for your age. Almost Lifelike! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that we've broken up, I think it's time you kept your promise... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// We have been friends for a very long time .. let's say we stop? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I'm so miserable without you it's almost like you're here. ===================================================== Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Did you ever find out who the father was? %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your birthday. So we're having you put to sleep. )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) So your daughter's a hooker, and it spoiled your day. Look at the bright side, it's really good pay.ViewMarch.29th.2010
Christmas
all things Christmas
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla S10 great places to find fine gifts at a museum USAToday.com - Forget the mall this holiday season. Instead, head to a museum shop for a memorable gift. Not only will you find unique merchandise, but purchases support the host cultural institution. "The shopping experience can be a lot more interesting," says Beverly Barsook , executive director of the Museum Store Association in Denver. "You don't find this kind of stuff in big box stores." She shares some standouts with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY. Children's Museum of Indianapolis Indianapolis It's no surprise that the world's biggest children's museum has a great gift shop, with everything from Chinese terra-cotta warriors to a "flying turtle" sit-down skateboard. "There are games and kits where people can learn a principle of science or about something they saw in the museum," Barsook says. Even the plush toys are a cut above. "They're designed to accurately represent the animal, and not just look cute." 317-334-4606;childrensmuseum.tamretail.net deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Lincoln, Mass. This Boston-area institution has a studio art school, which is why you'll find plenty of craft materials and art supplies on sale. And during the holiday season, the store doubles in size to host an annual Artists Market, with pottery, glass, holiday ornaments and cards. Year-round, patrons find puzzles, toys and home accessories for sale. "It also has very high-quality contemporary jewelry," Barsook says. 781-259-3606;decordova.org/store Keep reading: http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/10great/story/2011-11-25/10-great-places-to-find-fine-gifts-at-a-museum/51376828/1?loc=interstitialskipViewNovember.30th.2011Homemade Holidays!
A group for those of us who want to make our holiday presents for our friends and loved ones. Homemade presents don't have to complicated either, they just have to come from the heart!
LATEST POSTED BY: Kayla SHow to make your own wreath Mother Nature Network - If you'd like to make your own wreath for Christmas, there’s a good chance you have an abundance of plant material growing just a few steps from your front door to make a unique sign of the season. Take a look around your yard or garden for the amazing number of plants that make colorful berries in late fall and early winter and for those with foliage in interesting shapes, colors and textures. Here’s an example of some plants to look for: Hollies, especially variegated ones Cypresses, junipers and similar evergreens (look for stems full of berries) Nandina Magnolia trees Pine trees Eucalyptus trees Japanese maples with red or yellow branches Winterberry Native and ornamental grasses Beech trees (the leaves stay brown through winter) Boxwoods And if you want to give your wreath a regional look, choose plants that are native to your part of the country. For example, if you live in the South, what could be more Southern than magnolia leaves? The easiest way to make your own wreath is to buy a wire frame from a garden center with the greenery already attached. If you want to make your own wreath from scratch, arts and crafts stores usually sell bare wire frames. Christmas tree branches, boxwood stems, magnolia leaves and vines are popular base materials. The only equipment you will need to get started is a pair of clippers, thin green florist wire and a little imagination! Continue: http://www.mnn.com/family/family-activities/stories/how-to-make-your-own-wreath?hpt=hp_bn12ViewDecember.16th.2011Crazy about Honey
This circle is anything and everything about our honey - our husband, our partner. Be supportive. Compromise. Listen. Relationship is both ways.
LATEST POSTED BY: QuiltndollmakerMy sweet hubby and I have been married for 37 years. When we had been married for only about 8 years we were having bummpy times with two kids calling it quits was not a solution for us. We went to one of those seminars for couples and it saved us! I am so thankful we have hung in there and supported one another through thick and thin, and terrible times with a troubled teen! He is my best friend and rock! I think Compromise and humor are sooo important to keeping a relationship alive for the long haul....ViewJuly.14th.2011How was YOUR day?
This is all about YOU moms! Was it a good day and want to rant and rave about it or was it a crappy day and need to vent. Even if it was an "eh" kind of day but just need an excuse to get away for 5 minutes, here is the place to do it. I, WE, want to know what you did today!
LATEST POSTED BY: NotJustAMomi feel like the worst daughter in the world!a few months ago i was going thru my dad phone and i came accross a text message from some lady "RC" and i read the outbox and it said "i love u" well my mom and dad are still married and so i sent the message to my phone and i saved both of her numbers in my phone..... well my dad and i got into a fight and i brought her up and told him i knew all about her and that i knew where she lived (google earth is a biotch lol) and i had both of her phone numbers in my cell phone and so on and so fourth..... so i texted her last night and said "this is jacks daughter and i need to know if your seeing my dad..dont bother lying cause i have the text messages to prove it" well she texted me tonight and come to find out her son and her go and follow my dads band and they love listing to him sing..... she knows all of our names (me my daughter and my mom) and apperently im his eyeball. he loves all of us dearly and that he is a great guy but she is not having an affair with him. yea who feels like a jerk now?? that would be me! EPIC FAIL FOR BETH!damn the macguyver in me!ViewJanuary.25th.2010Guilty Pleasures
That reality show you can't miss? The soap opera you have watched forever? The "made for tv movies" you can sit and watch all weekend? The "smut novels" you just can't put down? Share them with us. We all have them. I bet you aren't alone in yours!
LATEST POSTED BY: KasandriaHmmm Guilty Pleasures: Reality TV, Travel, Celebrity Gossip, and ReadingViewFebruary.27th.2012
The Motherhood News
Welcome to The Motherhood! In this circle please share ideas on how to use The Motherhood and ask any questions you may have. We'd also love if you used this space to tell us about "bugs" -- things in the site that might not be working just right yet! We are so glad you are here.
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
