making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 31st, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Make a meaningful difference this summer by taking the Summer of Service (SOS) Challenge. Here’s how:
- Commit to do one act of kindness each week based on the week’s challenge.
- Leave a comment with ideas relating to the week’s challenge as well as your experience(s) performing it.
- Grab the SOS button at the bottom of this post and put it on your blog or social networking site.
- Enter to win each week’s giveaway. Check out this week’s music-related giveaway by
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 31st, 2009 | 4 Comments »
#GNO is talking music in celebration of singer/songwriter, Diane Birch’s, record release Bible Belt from S-Curve Records. Join Diane and her producer, Steve Greenberg, along with the #gno gang here this Tuesday night.
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 31st, 2009 | 118 Comments »
… Mom It Forward has a summer full of fun giveaways planned and is kicking it off with the mother load of all prizes this Tuesday night, June 2. Sponsored by singer/songwriter Diane Birch and S-Curve Records, this giveaway not only gives you the gift of music, but also supports one
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 31st, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My family is…well…kind of noticeable in the Czech Republic. And not because we asked for any notoriety, but simply because we posted family pictures on the internet.
Here is the basic story…
This is a family picture we took this past October. I posted it on my blog and Facebook…
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 28th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In an instant—snap your fingers—life as you know it can change.
Just ask the mother of two behind www.ManicMother.com….
It has only been a week since Beth’s youngest son, Ezra was bitten by a spider (or tick). Not long after, Beth noticed her son was lethargic and limping. Back
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 25th, 2009 | 24 Comments »
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a brand representive—a “Wal-Mart 11 mom,” a “Hanes mom,” or a “Fishful Thinking Faculty Member or Ambassador”? Curious about what mom-involved campaigns include, how these moms are selected, and why businesses are finding it so advantageous to involve them not only…
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Maureen Day knows what it feels like to experience the joy of pregnancy and the heartbreak of losing that unborn child.
Already a mom to 4 children, Maureen found out she was expecting a new baby in the summer of 2003. She and her husband shared the news with the…
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mom • making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 21st, 2009 | 4 Comments »
…Growing up, I remember feeling frustrated when my parents dragged me from service project to service project, forcing me to give up precious time with my friends and, let’s face it, even more invaluable time sitting on the couch watching tv LOL! I was convinced my parents were service-a-holics. And
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inspiring moms!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 21st, 2009 | No Comments »
Inspiration comes in many forms, but for me, right now, it has taken the shape of a petite brunette. She is sitting across from me calmly drinking ice tea as she talks about her drive to ‘give back’. Photographer, Gina Kelly works with more than 20 charities in the St.…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 20th, 2009 | 5 Comments »
…The chatter on last night’s #GNO made my head spin. I think I’m still recovering from the stimulating and informative discussions on how brands are tapping into Social Media Moms as we enter the “New Age of Brand Evangelists.” Clearly, there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to
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