I saw this AMAZING IDEA over at Rocks in my Dryer…a GIVEAWAY CARNIVAL!!! How Fun!!! So we’ll be giving away a set of Wee Gallery Art Cards (read our review of Wee Gallery Art Cards). Just leave a comment by 11:59 EST on June 27 with a way we can contact you if you win! […]
Friday Playgroup: July 20, 2007
More Working Moms Dream Of Going Part-Time 60% of mothers say part-time work is their ideal, but many agree we need more opportunities to work part-time. (CNN.com) Backlash? I, too, am torn between feeling empathy for parents who want a more child-friendly world and utter exasperation over the self-absorption shown by the “my kid can […]
Friday Playgroup: July 13, 2007
Do You Hide the Guns for Play Dates? Thought-provoking post on toy guns. (Absolutely Bananas) On Marriage This romantic anniversary post is a must-read. MetroDad writes, “Marriage is the single greatest institution in the history of civilization—if you meet the right person.” I agree! (MetroDad) What Would You Do If You Got This Email? This […]
Friday Playgroup: July 6, 2007
The Secret Lives of Toddlers I did this to my mother too. (Of the Princess and the Pea) Sesame Street Is My Snooze Button Now I finally understand why Sesame Street starts at 7am. (Girl’s Gone Child) People in Need Campaign A reminder that I should think twice about saying I “need” something. (StyleDash) Quiz: […]
Friday Playgroup: June 29, 2007
In the summertime, a Parent Blogger’s mind turns to… When babies spread their wings and take Flight. Sigh. (Her Bad Mother) Did I REALLY Just Say That? Personally I prefer the UPS guy. Something about those shorts. (IzzyMom) BusyMom answers your questions about Single Sex Education. Her “ass is hungry“. Did I just type that? […]
Friday Playgroup: June 22, 2007
Castle Cake: Embarrassing but true. I want one of these for my next birthday! (Scribbit) Cooking with Hyacinth: Amazing cooking blog with detailed step-by-step photos and original recipes. In one of the photos, she sports a really cute apron that you can find at TheKitchenMadonna. (The Pioneer Woman Cooks) What? Huh? You Must Be Kidding? […]
Happy Father’s Day!
This Daddy’s Girl wants to wish Captain Dad and all the Pops in Blogland and elsewhere a “Happy Father’s Day!” Win a copy of Punk Rock Dad Don’t forget to tell us why Dad Rocks and be eligible to win a copy of Punk Rock Dad by Jim Lindberg. Ooops, I know there was something […]
Friday Playgroup: June 15, 2007
White Picket Fences: Vicky, thank you for putting this into words. I think a lot of us secretly judge our own lifestyles because we internalize the negative stereotypes of suburban moms. (The Mummy Chronicles) Reading Between the Milestones: I’m tempted to send this post to some competimommies who take every developmental milestone so seriously. Seriously…I […]
Friday Playgroup: June 8
The Freedom of Motherhood: Meditate on the Meaningful aspects of Motherhood…not technically a blog, but Jamie Lee is such an inspiring writer that you have to check her out…and convince her to start a a blog. Nymbler: It’s like Google for baby-name research. Choose a few names that appeal to you, and Nymber will suggest […]
Friday Playgroup
More Summer Reading: Exhaustion: we’re still searching for a cure for “Exhaustitis Mamatosis” (Mama Knows Breast) Top 10 reasons I’m jealous of women who work: another perspective on the mommy wars…the grass is always greener (Silicon Valley Moms Blog) Scheduling Your Day for Maximum Work at Home Productivity: helpful advice from Mamanista’s own Mama Luxe […]