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Make “Merry” Meaningful

Amy Smith2019-05-01T17:59:06+00:00December 19th, 2010|

This is a MomTini first – I haven’t yet posted ideas from the same author twice so quickly, but this one is so timely, that I’m sending a “shout out” […]

MomTini’s CBS News Feature: Thanksgiving Touchdown for Your Family

Amy Smith2019-05-01T18:07:34+00:00November 23rd, 2010|

Thanks to Peggy Fox, WUSA-9 News, for hosting me in studio to go over the “MomTini Lounge Top 10 Tips for a Family Touchdown this Thanksgiving.” Peggy Fox […]

School Lunch Ideas

Amy Smith2019-05-01T18:10:52+00:00October 27th, 2010|

To balance out this month’s focus on candy & sugar, I wanted to pull in some tips I’ve found from experts on healthy and safe school lunches. The enthusiasm toward […]

Boo! Halloween Treats

Amy Smith2019-05-01T18:11:56+00:00October 27th, 2010|

MomTini admission – I haven’t bought candy yet! But puppy has a denim dress; kids are leaning toward homemade costumes this year (thankfully!); and I’m looking forward to sugar overload. […]

Emotional Labor of Parenting

Amy Smith2019-05-01T18:12:42+00:00October 13th, 2010|

Here’s a great set of tips from fellow Mompreneur Jamie Woolf, author of Mom-in-Chief. Jamie’s background in leadership training, when applied to parenting, is a powerful combination. I loved these […]

The State of the Kid Report

Amy Smith2019-06-09T19:06:12+00:00September 28th, 2010|

I attended a fascinating presentation by Highlights magazine this summer and wanted to share some of the findings from their “State of the Kid” report. Many thanks to Highlights Editor […]

Prescription for Homesick Kids

Amy Smith2019-05-01T19:03:44+00:00July 15th, 2010|

Summer camp can be the most liberating or miserable experience for both parents and kids. The smell of bonfires; clothes drying on an outdoor line; a cool breeze blowing as […]

A Tribute to Goldilox – 1996 – 2010

Amy Smith2019-06-09T19:11:00+00:00March 5th, 2010|

As you’ve seen, I shy away from anything too personal. As a parenting reporter, I try to take an objective approach to delivering news about the different topics of parenting […]

Mom Coach Offers Free Tips to Lounge Readers

Amy Smith2019-05-01T20:32:14+00:00January 12th, 2010|

I was just putting the finishing touches on a PTA presentation on “A Dozen Ways to Make Your Life, Home and Kids More Productive” (love to talk, as you know […]

Tips and a Tune-up – Table Manners

Amy Smith2019-05-01T20:34:33+00:00November 17th, 2009|

As you know, I love to study, write about, and report on parenting tips and tactics in all areas of our busy lives. My greatest reward is undoubtedly meeting fellow […]

Halloween – Creative Costumes, Safety Tips, and Give-aways

Amy Smith2019-05-01T20:45:25+00:00October 27th, 2009|

I was looking for a spirited visual for this year’s Halloween post, and without going to the dogs, here it is… Here are some MomTini “treats” to get your little […]