Leave your Cell Phone Out of the Cranberry Sauce
Each Thanksgiving you expect cranberry sauce, a few extra pounds and maybe some gentle teasing from your distant cousin. But blaring cell phone rings? Camera flashes? The clatter of teens […]
Halloween Safety on FOX Morning News
Always a blast with Holly Morris from FOX Morning News (D.C.) – I wanted to share that segment along with some more Halloween safety tips – and treats – that […]
Swagger Wagon Video – Hysterical!
This is hysterical…After 138,000 miles, a ridiculous number of food/drink spills, parking lot dents, and more…thanks to my hubby for the legwork on replacing my minivan this week. With three […]
Creative Summer Lunch Box Ideas
Packing kids’ lunches can be fun…or frustrating! Ellen Briggs of Family Food Experts shares a menu of great options to pack fun and nutrition into your kids’ summer lunch box. […]
Like Mother, Like Daughter – Tips to Model Healthy Behavior
Great tips from the recent “Like Mother, Like Daughter” Summit in D.C. I have boys, but the tips relate to any kids. I had hoped to attend, but instead, caught […]
150 Secrets to a Happy Relationship
On the heels of Mother’s Day, this new book, 150 Secrets to a Happy Wife, caught my eye as a cute way for husbands/partners/boyfriends to get the “key” to happy…I […]
Good Sportsmanship: The Lesson that Lasts a Lifetime
Spring sports are in full gear, and what a ripe opportunity to revisit the idea of good sportsmanship. Whether you’re playing on a baseball diamond, a basketball court, or a […]
Happy Mother’s Day – Roundup and Prizes
Mom Bloggers get loads of ideas and tips before our national holiday, Mother’s Day. Here’s a round-up of some of the latest news we’ve seen that will make your Mother’s […]
Supper Bowl – a Touchdown
Minutes before I headed out for the Super Bowl, I got an email about the “Supper Bowl” – perfect timing, and a great project I wanted to let you know […]
The “Tiger Mother” Controversy
You’ve likely seen the recent press surrounding Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and the backlash after her published excerpt and Wall Street Journal article, “Why Chinese […]
Checking the Beat on our Kids’ “Music”
Thanks to Julie D., Mom Since 1998 (MS’98) for bringing this provocative report she saw on WBUR Public Radio to my attention. The Boston Public Health Commission’s teen violence prevention […]
Holiday Shopping Tips
Thanks for all of the great holiday shopping and shopping safety tips sent my way. Here is a one of the most MomTastic list of tips I’ve received: Sortprice, a […]