Wild Halloween Treats that Look Like Ghoulish Art
Halloween is coming up, and we’ve gotten lots of great ideas to share at The Lounge. Whether you’re planning classroom parties or fun in the neighborhood, here are some recipes […]
The Mom Stays in the Picture Essay Goes Viral
I was so touched by this story, along with millions of moms, about Allison Tate’s Huffington Post essay, “The Mom Stays in the Picture.” I saw the story on Katie, […]
BlogHer 12 was MomTastic!
I wanted to share some of the fun & photos from BlogHer 12, my first major blogging conference I attended in NYC this summer. It was always on my “bucket […]
Fun Fall Snacks for Kids
Fall into healthy snacking easily with these tips. A MomTini thanks goes to guest blogger Vanessa Morley for some creative and simple ideas for healthy fall-friendly snacks. Vanessa is a […]
Pediatric Oncology Video Will Make Your Day
Ever since my dear friend and colleague Leigh B., Mom Since 1996 (MS’96), told me her son, Joshua, had leukemia, I have followed her absolutely beautiful online journal she shares […]
Honoring the Heroes of 9/11 on the 11th Anniversary
I didn’t realize it was 11 years since 9/11. I may forget a lot of details, need reminders with sound effects for appointments, and write and rewrite to do lists […]
Silly Story Snack Time
Snack hindsight is 20/20 – wish I’d made broccoli and salad the snack of choice from early on, but honestly, who doesn’t love some salty chips & cookies in […]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Mom
Three days til Mother’s Day…my youngest son asked me if I wanted a $30 gift he could buy himself or a homemade card – I told him hands down, no […]
Mother’s Day Fun, Free Treats, and More for You
Our holiday is a few days away…Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mom-tastic moms who hang out at The MomTini Lounge! I have lots to share thanks to the […]
A Busy Mother’s Best Friend For Finding Kids’ Activities
Hats off to local Mompreneurs who recently launched a fabulous site – Activity Rocket – that manages the activity planning process online…free! Co-founders Lisa Friedlander and Ilene Miller shared […]
How to Avoid Excess Waste During Spring Cleaning
The headline assumes you’re a fan of “spring cleaning” – I’m convinced this should be a year-round task, but like most people, I find spring-spiration as the weather improves. You’d […]
Am I There Yet?
Think of the latest addition to our MomTastic bookshelf, as a free ticket to a parenting comedy club. Seriously, you can’t even laugh this much, for this many pages, at […]