June 2011 Blog Posts (408)

If the Shoe Fits

Misadventures in Motherhood ...: If the Shoe Fits: "My sweet baby Clara recently turned eighteen months old. I can't believe how fast she's growing; it seems like just yesterday she was a tin..."

Added by Misadventures in Motherhood on June 30, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Juggling my roles as a Mother, wife, woman, housecleaner and cook is sometimes overwhelming. On some days it’s an accomplishment if I’m dressed before noon and the kids have been fed.

Those days are the days where I can’t seem to get the baby to sleep long enough to manage getting clothes on, breakfast made, laundry done and plan an activity greater than Yo Gabba Gabba for the Toddler. I find myself going all day without anything but a coffee and granola bar for substance. If I’m…

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Added by Anastasia Irvine on June 30, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Get The Gold

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Added by Bonnie Stamps on June 30, 2011 at 4:48pm — No Comments

{(young kids) + (sleep deprivation) + (long working hours) = (when exactly did we sign for this?)}

There was a time I used to love Math…

Nowadays, I’m not so sure…

I’m still trying to figure out the Mathematics of “life with children”!

Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved children, had a great time playing with other people’s kids, and believed she’d make a great mom, when the time came…

Well, this young girl got older, found her prince charming, and once again, they (so naïve!)…

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Added by 3rd culture children on June 30, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

City Slicker or Suburban Soccer Mom?

**Full disclosure: I live in the city, though I do envy my friends who have those cute, main floor powder rooms that you get in many suburban homes** …

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Added by Samantha on June 30, 2011 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Win 5 books for your summer reading pleasure 7/14 US

The Summer Blog Tour 2011 is in full swing. Come by and enter to win a bundle of 5 books for your summer reading pleasure!

Plus be sure to visit the other participating blogs for some great summer-themed giveaways!…

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Added by Theresa Jones on June 30, 2011 at 12:06pm — No Comments

The Library Scourge

Beacon of learning or another foil of the author?

Living in a quaint little college town, we still do quaint little things, like go to the public library. Although we were incredibly lucky to inherit…

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Added by Richard Monroe on June 30, 2011 at 11:45am — No Comments

Island Time Pets Creates Exclusive Dog Toys for The Black Dog General Store

Island Time Pets, New England’s leader in handmade, all natural pet toys, announces the creation of the BowTie, an exclusive organic pet toy made for The Black Dog General Store and available…

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Added by Marie Stegner on June 30, 2011 at 9:29am — No Comments

Organize a Stress-Free Move in 5 Simple Steps

by Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore

Are you moving this summer? If so, you’re in good company. The end of June through the beginning of September is considered the “high season” for moving. That’s likely driven by recent graduates striking out on their own and families with children looking to minimize school-related disruptions.

If you are moving, are you…

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Added by Alicia Rockmore on June 30, 2011 at 8:34am — No Comments

Deborah Lippmann Nails- Fabulous Fashionable Fall Preview -It Will Leave You Fantasizing Over Fall

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Added by Amy Dendy on June 30, 2011 at 8:24am — No Comments

The Contest is Live!!!

The Contest Is Live!!!

Good morning, everybody!!

The BHG Live Better State Cookie Contest is live!!! Votes will be accepted daily between today and July 27th. You can vote once a day, every day!! Please lend your support and vote for Vermont!! Here is the link to vote:…

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Added by Jerrilynn Atherton on June 30, 2011 at 6:55am — No Comments

Judicial Misconduct in Knoxville,TN-Shame on Knox County for Enabling Such Behavior

The judiciary corruption in Knox County,TN is heartbreaking and extreme.Campaign donations in chambers and other misconduct has become an ongoing occurence. The media often turns the other cheek and elects to not publicize it as they are powerful & charismatic officials...Lets hope the legislation & regulation being focused on in Nashville succeeds. It's time to take a stand for all families hurt by corruption of those officials they went to requesting help. Judiciaries should focus on… Continue

Added by Amy Dendy on June 30, 2011 at 12:29am — No Comments

My Magic Powers

I have always wished I had

magic, God given powers. Not that I can be God, but wish that I could have the amazing power that He has to change the world. I would have a peaceful world with no wars. I would feed the hungry and help the poor have homes, clothing and work. I would heal the sick, especially sick children and heal the broken hearted. There is so much! There would be joy and love and peace all the time! I pray that perhaps, even though I physically can't do and fix all this that… Continue

Added by Lynda Tatrai on June 29, 2011 at 10:35pm — No Comments

Homeschoolers and dual-credit classes: Easy steps for getting a jump on college

My homeschooler wants to take dual-credit community college classes. What are the steps needed to get set up with this?

It is becoming quite popular for homeschoolers to get high school and college credit by enrolling in community college classes while in high school. Arizona law allows twelve-year-olds and older to enroll,…

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Added by Holly Craw on June 29, 2011 at 10:01pm — No Comments

2011 Trafficking in Persons report released by Hillary Clinton today

The creation of the TIP report was spearheaded by then First Lady, Hillary Clinton, after the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was signed by President Clinton. Estimates of 27 million people worldwide are enslaved in labor or sex trades, and the TVPA was written to provide adequate punishment for the…

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Added by Holly Craw on June 29, 2011 at 9:50pm — No Comments

State attorney general group heats up fight against human trafficking

McKenna has a vested interest in stopping the flow of trafficking. Seattle is one of the hubspots in the country for various forms of human slavery, especially child sex trafficking. Last year, during the FBI Cross Country prostitution sting, 23 of the 69 minors recovered nationwide were from the Seattle area,…

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Added by Holly Craw on June 29, 2011 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Product Review, Contest, and Maybe a Giveaway??

This past weekend, I was invited to participate in Better Homes & Gardens Live Better State Cookie Contest. For participating, I received a 15x10 inch baking pan. I LOVE THIS PAN!!…

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Added by Jerrilynn Atherton on June 29, 2011 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Encouraging Critical Thinking with the Declaration of Independence Continue reading on Examiner.com Encouraging Critical Thinking with the Declaration of Independence

Encouraging Critical Thinking with the Declaration of Independence

Critical thinking skills are life-long endeavors that do not stop in classrooms. They are skills that transcend scientific thinking, mathematical thinking, historical thinking, anthropological thinking, economic thinking, moral thinking, and philosophical…

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Added by Rhonda Cratty on June 29, 2011 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Are fat babies healthy babies?

http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/06292011are-fat-babies-healthy-babies/

Added by Dr. Lisa Dana on June 29, 2011 at 3:56pm — No Comments

RAMBO Alert: GroVia “A Diaper for Every Family”

Over the years, trends come and go. Styles emerge and fade. But one thing stands the test of time – parents want to give their babies the best. That is GroVia’s purpose – to give parents everywhere the tools they need to provide their children with modern, premium, accessible, and simple diapering and natural baby care products. With three unique diaper styles, GroVia has…

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Added by RAMBO on June 29, 2011 at 2:55pm — 4 Comments