Sexy Too Soon? Body Image, Media and Self-Esteem
Pin it Is six the new 16? When did 8-year-olds start wearing glitter makeup and skimpy skirts? And why do 6-year-olds prefer Hannah Montana and High School Musical to Curious George and The Electric Company? Popular culture bombards us – and our children – with sexy images, clothing, toys, Web sites, downloadable music and TV [...]
Blogging Without Borders
Pin itI am humbled. It appears my fame is expanding beyond the boundaries of the fair borders of this here United States of America, orsomething. Yup. It would appear that I *may* need to put my United States blog tour (stop laughing) on the back burner… for my growing fan base of Indonesian teens may [...]
Oh My Gosh
Pin itNope. Still nothin’. I thought maybe getting a title in might start the fire. Not so much. Actually there is quite a bit to be written on this my tablet that sits on the interweb… but (BUT with one “T”, by the way). Not everything should be shared. I mean, I WANT to, but [...]
Facebook, Google and Indexing — Because I Love You
Pin itA tweet on Twitter lead me to browse Facebook… and I noticed a number of my friends’ statusii, If you don’t know, as of today, Facebook will automatically index all your info on Google, which allows everyone to view it. To change this option, go to Settings –> Privacy Settings –> Search –> then [...]
A Top 10 List: Things I Have Learned From My Children
Pin it*This piece was originally written for another site. However, despite my savvy, wit, charm and wicked-awesome… they chose a different path. Had they checked with Google, they might have seen my shizzle-esque SEO skillz… Who knows why a social media “push” would turn away a force such as myself? I have my theories, but [...]
A List: Blogkeeping and Whathaveyou
Pin itI am going to write this in a list. Because I am in that kind-of mood: I would like to start this post with a resounding WAH! *pout* The Type-A Mom Conference is this weekend and I’ll give you one guess as to at least one girl that won’t be there…. Ya give? It’s [...]
Dear Friends, Thank You!!!
Pin itI just want to thank you… A couple of weeks ago I submitted my application in a dream that I might land a gig with Verity Credit Union as their Verity Mom. This gig offers legit pay, a few perks (a laptop, a Flip, and a reason to live) and a tremendous opportunity for [...]
Personal Thoughts on Using Facebook & Twitter
Pin itBut first, a video: Crazy, ehh? This is a different world for us. For our children. How do we navigate this new social world? I recently went on a bit of a social media fast. I am still processing what changed for me. Some quick thoughts: I feel like I lost ground… in the [...]
Summer, Fall, Boys, Dogs, Hydration and the Ring of Fire
Pin itTHIS is called the Ring of Fire. It is a popular carnival ride. Every time I see the “Ring of Fire” I cringe… even squeeze my legs together a little. As a woman who has given birth, the “Ring of Fire” has a very different meaning to me. I have survived the Ring of [...]
What I Did on My Online Break
Pin it[Before I launch into whatever I am about to launch into... Take a peek at my new venture - Jenny On The Spot Reviews! All week I am taking a The Crystal Light Water Way Challenge... Each day I will write about my journey toward good hydration. So far (today), all my organs have [...]
