family fun • family fun-traditions
by Robin Greene on May 3rd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Mother’s Day is special day set aside to make sure moms know they are loved and appreciated. I remember as a child, my mom always did things for my siblings and me before she ever did anything for herself. If we needed something, she took care of it. I rarely saw her buy anything new for herself or purchase something she wanted just for fun. She made sure we had home cooked meals, she kept the house spotless …
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relationships • lifestyle
by Jamie Moesser on March 8th, 2012 | No Comments »
It’s interesting how holidays change over time and across cultures. Christmas, obviously, is celebrated by Christians the world over but with a variety of different traditions. …St. Patrick’s Day, interestingly enough, started out in the early 17th century as a celebration of the man who originally brought Christianity to Ireland.
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me • relationships
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 31st, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Who are people closest to you who have made all the difference in your life?
It’s mid morning. I’m studying in the university library in a special area—you know, where you had to have a code to get into the room. A woman slowly rounds the corner of the book…
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mom • parenting
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 3rd, 2010 | 10 Comments »
When I think about the perfect role model mother figure from the movies, I immediately think of Mary Poppins. She swoops in and gets the kids to clean, feed the birds, and love to laugh without any apparent effort. She lets difficult situations, like chimney smoke, take her to new…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on June 2nd, 2010 | 23 Comments »
Regardless of the roles you play—woman, mother, employee, boss, friend, spouse, hobbyist, volunteer, carpool driver, etc.—you have many demands on your time. Am I right? And, as those demands increase, streamlining and simplifying becomes more important so you can focus on what matters most.
This Tuesday, join HP… and tech-savvy
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 6th, 2010 | 33 Comments »
…What things help to make your life as a Mom easier? Whether it’s a play date, the perfect fitting diaper or a toy that keeps the little ones busy for hours, we want to hear from you!
This Tuesday, May 11 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT), we’ll have fun
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making a difference!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 8th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Moms: you are amazing! You give life. You comfort and take pride in your children. You lead the way, teach, share, and love. And you do all this on the good and the not-so-good days—while balancing your many roles and figuring out the secrets of motherhood success all without a…
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making a difference!
by MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662mommygossipgno@gmail.com on February 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Add a Little Extraordinary to Your Life
As a mom, do you ever feel like you are pulled in a million directions? Struggle to balance the many roles you play? Wish you had a parent’s guidebook tailored to each of your children’s needs and personalities? Want to give back …
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by MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662mommygossipgno@gmail.com on February 13th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Melanie “Mommy Doodles” Guest Posts today, she is a graphic designer living and working full time in Massachusetts. Also freelances designs and maintains a fun mommy blog Mommy Doodles. She and her husband are raising two boys: a preschooler and an infant.
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