Tag Archives: Parenting

The NEW Tampa Bay Moms Blog

There’s a new local blog in the Bay and I’m one of the lucky contributors! I first heard of the City Mom Blogs from my friend Jenny (conscientiousconfusion) and role with the Dallas Moms Blog.  While we were having lunch on … Continue reading

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Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms

Each year Circle of Moms allows readers to vote on their Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms.  I was so blessed to be one of the Top 25 last year and hope that you’ll all vote for me again this year. To … Continue reading

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Do Something!

  In the true spirit of Christmas and the giving season I would like to share with you some feel good gift ideas and ways you can help others.  These are campaigns that I have a personal connection to and … Continue reading

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Toddler Bedtime Battles

I mentioned briefly yesterday that Lil’ B is having some bedtime battles.  It’s a combination of things but eventually (almost) every night she finds her way back to our room.  With summer we got into a really relaxed routine and … Continue reading

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Update on Positive Parenting and Kid Pointz

It’s been 12 days since I installed the Kid Pointz parenting app on my iPhone and iPad.  I’m a tad bit excited about how well it’s working for us and thought I’d give you an update. My kids both love … Continue reading

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Easter 2012

Did your Easter look anything like this? Despite what this picture may show we actually had a very blessed Easter Sunday.  We spent the first few hours with our church family followed by an afternoon with family and friends.  Yes, … Continue reading

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Earth Hour 2012 – A Global Event

Looking back over my blog I just realized that my family has participated in Earth Hour since 2008 when I first heard about the event.  Every March organizers around the globe turn off their lights for one hour to unite … Continue reading

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No, my kids aren’t perfect. Are yours?

I’ll admit it, my kids aren’t perfect!  It’s so easy to talk about their strengths and brag about their achievements because that’s what we do as parents.  But what about when your kids misbehave, lie, cheat, and steal?  Do we … Continue reading

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Day 8: Free Your Hands & Love Your Baby

Coupon code below!  GIVEAWAY ENDED!  Congratulations Gwen & Jennifer! A few years ago I was introduced to attachment parenting.  I personally thought it seemed like an extreme idea but I think that was because of my limited knowledge on the … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day

I wanted to wish all the mothers (and motherly type people) a very Happy Mother’s Day!  My day was spent away from the fancy restaurants and away from all the fancy gifts and store bought stuff.  My son is only … Continue reading

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