I was at the mall the other day. No. Not that day… the OTHER day. Yes. That day. It was at the mall I saw this sign hanging near the bathrooms: I was all, “Cool! Twitter! I KNOW HER!’ Then I was all, “OK. I’ll follow you. What’s your handle? What your ID. Who you [...]
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Sexy Too Soon? Body Image, Media and Self-Esteem
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 shows that, [...]
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A List: Blogkeeping and Whathaveyou
I 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 me. [...]
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They Are At It Again – My Searchers
Before I head off into my den of silliness… don’t forget about about the Office Max and Adopt-a-Classroom campaign — A Day Made Better Giveaway. See this post for details on how YOU can win some cash for a teacher of your choice! Also – join me Tuesday night (9/22) for #gno from 9-11 ET [...]
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Dear Friends, Thank You!!!
I 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 my [...]
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Personal Thoughts on Using Facebook & Twitter
But 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 social [...]
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A Swine Flu Mask Giveaway!
It’s true. I am going to give away one of my prized Swine Flu Masks. Yup. No lie. I have wrestled with whether to let one of my hand/mind created originals go. The struggle is not unlike Picasso might have experienced… We creatives… and our “work”. However. I want to be a resource for My [...]
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Make Me Laugh Monday – She Had a Dream
I had intended to post about all the hilarity of my children’s hand-made Mother’s Day gifts… until I heard about the dream my sister-in-law had about me. You want to know what she dreamed? Here, I’ll give you a list to choose from: I made it to Broadway, landing the lead in Wicked. I beat [...]
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Swine Flu Masks
Are YOU wearing a mask to help lower your risk of contracting the newest ultra-bug… The Swine Flu? Are you? It’s hard isn’t it. Putting on a mask… Not only are they uncomfortable, but they aren’t very cute either. I have yet to see one eye a mask brings out the color of. It’s true. [...]
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A little bit of this, a little bit of that…
A little bit of this: An insider look… this Jenny on drugs blogging: Sure… it LOOKS like I’m thinking, but… prolly not so much. A little bit of that: My son… He’s 9 and I have no idea how I became the mother of a nine year boy. I have been in “baby/toddler/preschooler” mode since [...]
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