"Parents who brag about their kids. We're all proud of our children for their accomplishments but for every kid accepted into the gifted program there are those who aren't who may have worked just as hard or those who may be…"
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Dawn Sloan Downes
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How Do You Maintain Balance?
I wrote today about 10 ways I maintain balance in my life that make me a happier mom. I'd love for you to visit my blog and leave your tips in my comments section. Thanks! …Continue
Started Feb 10, 2011
Blog Contest at Belle of the Blog
Hi, Y'all! I'd love to invite you to stop by my blog between now and Thursday. I'm giving away a gift certificate to try Applebee's new Under 550 calorie menu. Please drop by and share with your…Continue
Started Jan 31, 2011
Having a Contest on My Blog
Hi, All! I am giving away a nice stocking stuffer on my blog. Would love to have you visit and share your funny story about home projects gone awry. Here's a link: …Continue
Started Dec 14, 2010
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Amanda replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Need WAHM Advice: How Do You Clean, Take Care of the Kids, and Get the Work Done? in the group Domestically Challenged Moms"Sorry - I know this discussion is almost a month old, but I've really been trying to figure all this out, too! I have a 6 mo old and am also limited to working during nap time.
First of all, I hate housework...here are a few things that have…"
"Would love to be able to play an instrument. Piano or cello."
"Hi Dawn.. welcome to my world . I have the same number of hours as you and I've found that a) having a structure to those hours b) a written to-do list and c) tons of focus really helps..
Here are a couple of posts about how I manage my…"
Carolee Sperry replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Need WAHM Advice: How Do You Clean, Take Care of the Kids, and Get the Work Done? in the group Domestically Challenged Moms"I wake up an hour or so before everyone else and get tons of stuff done....
I do have an office, but 99% of the time, my laptop is on a stand alone counter in the kitchen.
The table is right behind me, so I can fold towels while…"
Need WAHM Advice: How Do You Clean, Take Care of the Kids, and Get the Work Done?
I am a WAHM mom and I feel a bit frazzled. I can't seem to work and keep my house in order. Does anyone have any good routines? I only have 3 hours a day to really work while my youngest is at preschool so I need that time for working without interruption. I'd appreciate any ideas y'all have. Thanks! See More
"Just signed up. I , too, work from home and have an aversion to cleaning, although when my house is clean I feel so happy. And so miserable when it's not. But, I just can't seem to find the time to clean and work. Ack!
I'm…"
Domestically Challenged Moms
Trying to get it all done? Kids, cleaning, laundry, work, time for you. Trade pointers, tips, and encouragement!
"I'm surprised at how quick some people seem to overreact and call this man the Devil incarnate. I don't believe anyone who was actually abusing children would be so obvious and out in the open about it.
To the poster who said…"
How Do You Maintain Balance?
I wrote today about 10 ways I maintain balance in my life that make me a happier mom. I'd love for you to visit my blog and leave your tips in my comments section. Thanks! http://www.belleoftheblog.net/2011/02/ten-steps-to-being-happier-more.htmlSee More
"I never realized the distance it would create between me and my husband and how hard we'd have to work on our relationship once we had kids."
Sally Owen replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Let's Follow Each Other in the group The Blog Following Network"I am following you on Twitter now, too. :)
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"Thanks, Sally! I just followed you and will also add you on Twitter! I'm @dsloandownes on Twitter.
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Tess Hardwick replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Let's Follow Each Other in the group The Blog Following Network"Just followed you too, Sally! Thanks.
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Sally Owen replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Let's Follow Each Other in the group The Blog Following Network"Hi there! I am following you now! Here are my links:
In My Opinion... (blog)
coupons4moms (twitter)
Thanks so much! :)"
Tess Hardwick replied to Dawn Sloan Downes's discussion Let's Follow Each Other in the group The Blog Following Network" Hi Dawn,
I, literally, did my first tweet today. I'm just tesshardwick. How about you? Would love to follow you.
Tess
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- What is your blog link?
- http://belleoftheblog.blogspot.com
- What is your Twitter URL?
- http://www.twitter.com/dsloandownes
- A little about yourself...
- I am a professional freelance marketing communications specialist. I write and create marketing collateral, web site content, and work with clients on SEO and social media marketing. I also write a mom blog.
- What kinds of things do you typically Tweet about?
- My volunteer work, parenting, Atlanta, music, random things
- What are your areas of interest?
- mommyhood, blogging, special needs children, social media, the arts
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 8:55pm on May 1, 2013,
Lea said…
I am stopping by to say "hello" :)
I haven't been here in a while.
I welcome your friendship :)
Lea @ Mother Baby Child & Weight Loss Journal
- At 11:39am on August 31, 2010,
Parents Palooza said… - Hi, I am wanting to connect with moms, especially in Atlanta. I am putting together Parents Palooza in Feb 2011 @ the Cobb Galleria. (parentspalooza.com) It is a huge event for families w/ kids from tots to teens. Lots of fun interactive events, products, services, & information on making the "most wonderful job in the world" a little easier-and a little more fun. Check out the website www.parentspalooza.com I'd love to talk to you about it more!
- At 4:16pm on April 9, 2010,
Di Viola said… - Swing by my website and enjoy the funny side of being a woman. "Southern Ladies Business" is a tri-weekly humor blog about motherhood, men, aging and life in America. Feel free to browse, "Past Blogs." Some of my favorite ones are posted there.
http://southernladiesbusiness.com/
- At 3:38pm on December 3, 2009,
Nikki Taylor said…
- At 1:13pm on November 18, 2009,
Megan Calhoun said… - Great to have you here! We've got an incredible group of women connecting on all sorts of topics, so kick back and make yourself at home. Check out the Twittermoms groups (we have something for everybody). The Twittermoms discussions are quite entertaining, too. Or, just get to know your fellow Twittermoms by browsing some Twittermoms profiles or searching for moms who share your interests, add friends, and start twittering with some incredibly smart and interesting moms.
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