I always feel disappointed when I don’t read a book in time for Book Club. I’m in two books clubs right now: a real-life Book Club and the SVMomsBookClub. The real life Book Club and I are not getting along well.…
Category: Moms
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Review & Giveaway: SEED All Natural Bath and Body Body Tour
I might be the lowest maintenance person out there. I’ll break it down for you. I have not worn makeup since 1996. I don’t blow dry my hair. And, I have yet to catch a cold by going out with wet hair…take that old…
P.S. I LOVE FedEx!
Come rain or shine or winds or icy roads or hail or… Well, you get the idea. Whatever the weather my FedEx guy or gal delivers my packages. Period! As a young mom of a newborn, I talked my boss…
World’s Biggest Baby Shower!
Mom-to-be or know a mom who is expecting? Tell them about the Largest Virtual Baby Shower hosted by Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect. Sign up here. Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect.com will celebrate winter mommies-to-be with a virtual online baby shower on Dec. 16th. Led by…
Dove’s Thank You for Making a Difference — A Must for Preteen and Teen Girls
As the mom of a preteen AND a teen girl I am amazed at how much girls are influenced by negative talk and ads. Just one comment from a friend or frenemy(!) about their outfit, looks, or weight, and a girls’ attitude…
Review & Giveaway: InfantNutritionCenter.com
I was invited to attend the unveiling of a brand new website for moms and moms-to-be recently. The event was in the heart of Capitol Hill, D.C. — I felt a little out of place in my mommy-ness in a sea…
Next Time Remind Me…
Next time I agree to sit at the school Stop & Shop for 5 hours, I hope someone will remind me to bring food, chocolate, and Diet Coke. Today I sat on a metal chair next to my school fundraiser…
Review & Giveaway: Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt — My Blog Anniversary
Things that make me say “Ohm.” – when my teen is giving me the rolled eyes. – when my preteen can’t locate the thing I just handed her a minute ago. – when my kid runs around my dining room…
My Bedroom
The title of this post says it all. After almost 20 years of marriage I still refer to the master bedroom as “my bedroom.” I chose the bedding color, the furniture (with input from the husband), and the wall art. What…
You Smell Like Grandma’s House
We have a joke in the Musings from Me house that my MIL is so intent on keeping the kids clean that she puts the kids in the washing machine. Disclaimer: I only joke about this with my preteen and teen…don’t…