Archive for the ‘Features’ Category

Signs, signs, everywhere signs…

Have you ever noticed something rather mundane, something that is quite common and that obviously everyone else around you can see as well, yet wondered if it was meant JUST FOR YOU? Cue the Carly Simon music… But seriously, sometimes the song is about you right? You know the old question “If...

August 24th, 2009 | Features | Read More

First Day of School

Today was Lily’s very first day of Preschool! The girls went (with their parents) from 9am-10am and the boys from 11am-12pm for a small orientation and to meet their new teacher. Lily woke up at 5am…yes, 5am….and got dressed in her uniform. We didn’t have to leave the house...

August 19th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Life is always interesting…

I know I haven’t been around. I know I’ve been gone. But my life is crazy… I’m getting a divorce. I’m doing well, the girls are well and we are all excited about what life is going to bring us. No it won’t be easy and yes there have been things that I just can’t...

August 15th, 2009 | Features | Read More

You know you are addicted to blogging when…

Your kid throws up in a gas station parking lot, gets some all over himself and on the car interior and all you can think about is wishing you had your camera so you could blog it. Yeah. True story. I especially feel bad for the guy who had to come out and clean it up. Although they charged me a freakin’...

August 12th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Um, really?

I ran across this image on this image while I was searching the Net for something totally unrelated. Do signs like this really exist and where exactly are they needed? Maybe the bars on Bourbon St. in New Orleans could use these? Hmmm….maybe I’ll contact my Congressman. ~Bridgette

August 7th, 2009 | Features | Read More

There’s only one way to do housework…..

……and that is in a tutu! Is it bad that Aubrie’s first words were “Mama“, “Dada“, and “Tutu?” I fear that I am raising a diva! But hey, if you have to sweep the floors, you might as well look pretty, right? She is not only donning ONE tutu in...

July 19th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Smarter than me…

Something was up. I’m not sure what. I saw my weird kid running around with a clip on tie on, so I grabbed my camera and went to look for him. And I came upon this: The weird one standing in the corner with his hands behind his back, the little one just watching him intently, and an oddly happy...

July 19th, 2009 | Features | Read More

My bloggy burnout…

…is now just a smoldering pile of ash. On Friday Night Live this past Friday Trisha and I talked about bloggy burnout. A number of things were touched upon, in big part self-imposed pressure and guilt, but I really believe that we made some progress in establishing why a mommy blogger, and particularly...

July 12th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Writer’s Block: It sucks.

So, I am sitting at my computer (duh) trying to think of something to write about. I don’t know if it is because I ate to much today or stayed out in the heat too long, but my brain just will NOT work. I was so desperate, that I even asked my hubby for some inspiration. He suggested I write...

July 4th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Friday Night Live: $1000 worth of prizes tonight!

Come join us for an entertaining evening with Trisha from MomDot.com on her Friday Night Live radio show! We have a fun night planned with interactive chat, games, contests, giveaways, and more. WHO: You, Us, Them! Moms, Moms-to-Be, Bloggers, and More! WHAT: Friday Night Live and Womb to Bloom’s...

June 19th, 2009 | Features | Read More

FREE Advertising for your Boutique

We are offering 1 month free advertising in our boutique/business listings for anyone that signs up by Monday with a registration username. We will credit your account enough credits to add your listing for free for a month! All you do is go REGISTER HERE. Then come back to this post and leave me your...

June 17th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Thank you, Radio Flyer!

So, it’s not generally my style to make emails public, but due to the situation with Classic Red Wagons, I thought other Mom Bloggers should know what happened and hopefully learn from my experience. But, every cloud has a silver lining, right?!? Shortly after my post, I received a very kind...

June 12th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Single in the City: Don’t Use it as an Excuse

This is one of my biggest pet peeves as a single parent. Nothing irks me more than when single mothers try to use it to their advantage and have people feel sorry for them. I can not stand when single parents try to use it as an excuse especially for a child’s behavior. Sure as a child of divorced...

June 5th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Breastpumping Tips For Working Moms

Going back to work after having a baby can be challenging! You may be feeling a lot of emotions, including worrying about how your baby will do without you by their side. This article offers tips for breastfeeding mothers who will be returning to work and expressing milk for their babies to have...

June 4th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Yes, I cry.

Yes, I cry. I’ve always cried fairly easily, but this is getting ridiculous. Weren’t the pregnancy hormones supposed to disappear, oh, I don’t know – when I gave birth? Or at least within a few months? Maybe when the baby started sleeping through the night? No, you say? What...

June 2nd, 2009 | Features | Read More

Little Tait Preemie Fund

I know I’ve shared and asked you to support many charities in the past, but this is one that is especially important to me. This cause involves close friends of mine, Tait and Lauren Zimmerman and their little preemie, Little Tait. Before I get to their needs, I want to share a little about...

June 1st, 2009 | Features | Read More

Where does milk come from?

Every Tuesday night after Lily’s dance class, I take her to McDonald’s to get a Happy Meal which consists of 4 chicken nuggets, apples and white milk. This particular Tuesday, as the cashier hands us the carton of milk, Lily asks, “Where does this milk come from?” I told her...

May 28th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Quick Honey, Microchip The Children!

It’s the only logical solution. I won’t have to worry during the heart pounding 47 seconds when my little girl disappears behind a clothes rack while I search for the perfect white tank and is suddenly no where to be found. I won’t have to worry when I leave all three kids in the...

May 26th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Disney World Bound!

We are taking Reagan to the Magic Kingdom for her birthday next week. She’s totally thrilled to be going and so excited to see everything there. We have gotten breakfast reservations for Cinderella’s Royal Table which she has NO idea about. She’s going to be so surprised when we go...

May 26th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Manic Mother: My Son Has Leukemia

This post is reprinted with permission from Manic Mother in order to spread awareness. The Mom Blog community is known for its ability to make a difference for someone and when Manic Mother reached out to us, we definitely wanted to do our part. If you choose to donate OR blog about this, please link...

May 25th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Self Portrait

of Reagan. She got ahold of my camera when we were driving and these are the pictures I got of her. ~Alicia

May 25th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Free Ecards (for Trisha’s Birthday!)

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Trisha, happy birthday to you! So we all know that Trisha’s birthday is coming up. I keep racking my brain as to what I can get Trisha. There are only a few things she REALLY likes- baths, coke (out of glass bottles), and reading....

May 23rd, 2009 | Features | Read More

Dear Kid: Use the toilet, save the planet!

It’s a rite of passage for every kid. LJ is almost 33 months old and come September he’ll be entering preschool. However, in order to actually ENTER preschool, he has to be potty trained. My anxiety about this “rule” is obnoxiously over-ruling any thought of happiness that I may have some actual...

May 22nd, 2009 | Features | Read More

Does having a Baby hurt your marriage?

My husband and I met in 6th grade. He said that he liked my new pencil case , I told him to “Shut-up.” Well, at least that is what he says happened, I (thankfully) have no recollection of that conversation. We started “dating” in 8th grade which quickly ended with us rolling...

May 21st, 2009 | Features | Read More

How Do You Deal With the Terrible Twos?

Hi everyone! This is Trisha from Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Girls, and I have a problem. My daughter just turned two last week, and along with being two has come those dreaded terrible twos. She can be the cutest little girl, but she can also be such a huge terror! My Dad said it serves me right...

May 21st, 2009 | Features | Read More

Stereotypes Suck

Being a Mother is a tough job, isn’t it? It’s beyond rewarding, but man, oh man, can it be tough. And then of course there are the people that have to put their two cents in and judge you, am I right? In the blogging “world”, I’ve been branded. I’m “that crazy...

May 20th, 2009 | Features | Read More

The grossest bug ever…

Its happened. Florida is invaded by the dreaded love bugs. They come in swarms and annoy the heck out of every person. I don’t usually care about bugs but these ones are just gross. They don’t go away, they swarm on the backside of my house, they get all over my car, they are ALWAYS mating. Thankfully...

May 14th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Momdot Meet and Greet-Loving Mom Two Boys

I like to recognize sites that are doing a good job…I also like recognizing sites that have made it to their 1 year blogoversary. I think that blogging is kind of like the restaurant business…a lot of bloggers burn out or fade away…25% of all restaurants don’t even make...

May 13th, 2009 | Features | Read More

Top 50 Most Influential Bloggers and Online Moms

In response to the incomplete work that Nielson did last week, leaving out some of the best of the best (hello, any list that leaves out 5M4M and My Charming Kids did little, if no, research) we are putting out our response and creating the Top 50 most Influential Bloggers and Women Online we feel...

May 12th, 2009 | Blog Related, Features | Read More