#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
…From crooked crayon houses to 1,000-piece Lego creations, your child’s creations are just as important as the height markers on the doorframe. You want to keep everything, but soon realize you’ll be overrun with artwork. Why not photograph it? Using your camera to document your child’s artistic endeavors not only
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making a difference! • my world
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
10 Ways to Make a Difference This Week By Smiling
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1. Smile inside to give yourself a compliment or a pat on the back for a job well done.
2. Start your day out on a positive step by smiling at yourself in the mirror as you are getting ready.
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 20th, 2009 | 15 Comments »
#GNO is talking photography and we have a terrific panel lined up, including amazing gals from Kodak, among many other fabulous photog bloggers. Join the #gno gang here this Tuesday night to share in the discussion.
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 20th, 2009 | 75 Comments »
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One of the most uplifting random acts of kindness is a simple smile! A smile can be the start to a meaningful relationship. It makes friends out of strangers, welcomes loved ones, and makes others feel right at home. Smiles are reassuring, loving, and giving. They are appreciated in the
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s giveaway sponsored by Orville Redenbacher’s. Check out these blogs to discover our other winners: Make and Takes and I Never Grew Up…. If you didn’t win one of these giveaways, Orville Redenbacher’s would still like you to enjoy family fun with a
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mom • making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 14th, 2009 | 13 Comments »
Make a meaningful difference this summer by taking the Summer of Service (SOS) Challenge. This week’s topic is all about being prepared. Here’s how you can participate:
- Commit to do one act of kindness/service based on the week’s challenge.
- Leave a comment with ideas relating to the week’s challenge as
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 14th, 2009 | 7 Comments »
#GNO is talking about being prepared, specifically as it relates to disasters, loss, damages, and other emergencies. We have a terrific panel lined up, including online backup experts from Mozy, among many other fabulous folks. Join the #gno gang here this Tuesday night to share in the discussion.
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 14th, 2009 | 7 Comments »
…Mozy understands that your computer data is important. Mozy also understands the reality of hard drive crashes, virus attacks, home and office disasters, and losing important online documents.
As part of this week’s Summer of Service Challenge to “Be Prepared,” Mozy is giving away 15 annual home subscriptions.
Enter to
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inspiring moms! • my world
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 14th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It doesn’t matter how cold it is outside when there is someone in your life—or in your own blogosphere who is willing to warm you up with kindness.
Georgie Johnson, author of the Decisionally Challenged… blog, is just that kind of someone. As a married mother of 3 living in
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We heard some great tips from Kathy Peel on bringing the family together during Tuesday’s #gno party, but here are so more to consider for family fun this summer!
- Go on a scavenger hunt at a museum or zoo. Check online and make a list of the exhibits or animals
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