July 22, 2008
- How many bloggers can you recognize in this video of “5 Minutes for Mom” at BlogHer?
Janice and I had a fabulous time at BlogHer 08 in San Francisco!
We met so many amazing women and had an endless stream of fascinating conversations.
But we didn’t keep all the fun for ourselves… we hired a video production crew to record our interviews with some of our favorite bloggers and to go party-hopping with [...]
July 19, 2008
- Janice and I Are Here at BlogHer 08…
Wow, have we been busy!
Janice and I arrived here in San Francisco on Wednesday with our entourage of kids plus nanny and an embarrassing number of suitcases.
We’re so sorry that we haven’t had a chance to update and share everything we’ve been learning and doing… there’s just too much going on.
At the moment I’m listening [...]
July 18, 2008
- The Sampler - That Smile
5 Minutes for Mom brings you exclusive samplings from the best mom blogs in our weekly column, The Sampler, hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom contributing editor Shera, from A Frog In My Soup.
Christie O’Sullivan is the journalist turned stay-at-home mommy of 2 boys behind Baby Tea Leaves. Her first son was born prematurely [...]
July 16, 2008
- Spotlight on Antique Mommy
Antique Mommy is an articulate, talented writer. She is one of the wonderful contributors at our new sister site, 5 Minutes for Parenting. She named her blog Antique Mommy in reference to becoming a first-time mom to a miracle baby at age 44. Her posts, while often light-hearted and humorous, are thoughtful and [...]
- Wordless Wednesday
Yikes, our Wordless Wednesday is late AGAIN! I am back from the island, but scrambling now to pack for BlogHer. It is after 3am and we leave in the morning. So sorry I was late ladies!
Here is Olivia chewing on my mom’s blackberry that I borrowed when I was away last week. But tomorrow she [...]
July 15, 2008
- Tackle It Tuesday #112
Hello ladies, I’m still here tackling my depression… or trying to at least.
I’m so bad right now that I noticed that wonderful schedule I shared with you 5 weeks ago was actually making my depression worse because I was not getting things done… and to see that both on paper and in person was [...]
July 12, 2008
- I’m back - and WOW does this place look fantastic!
I have been on an island. With no internet access. During the very week we launched our new look - and added four fabulous new sister sites. It has been rough. Thankfully, my twin sister and co-blogger Susan was still connected and working day and night. (And apparently long nights.)
While life on the island was [...]
July 11, 2008
- The Sampler - Mother of Boys
5 Minutes for Mom brings you exclusive samplings from the best mom blogs in our weekly column, The Sampler, hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom contributing editor Shera, from A Frog In My Soup.
As the mom of boys myself, I truly enjoyed reading the reality, candor and humor in the post that I am featuring [...]
July 8, 2008
- Introducing our Design Team…
Okay, you’ve seen our new look… and now it’s time to meet the designers behind it.
Drum roll please…
We are thrilled to introduce Ruby & Roja Design (formerly Be Design).Ruby & Roja Design (formerly Be Design) is a little design company started up by designers Christy Mensi (Real Life Adventures) and Beth Fletcher (I Should Be [...]
- Tackle It Tuesday #111
Well ladies, I am doing a bit better this week emotionally… I got to talk with my pastor’s wife on Sunday which helped a lot because she told me she loved me - it seems that was really all I needed to hear. :o) She told me a lot of other things that [...]
July 2, 2008
- Wordless Wednesday - Reading
Sometimes I feel sad that my kids are far apart in age. But one thing I have been so excited about is that Jackson is old enough to read to his little sister!!
Jackson is a bright little guy and can read quite well on his own now. So reading baby books is a breeze for [...]
July 1, 2008
- TopTop Five Most Frequently Asked Questions at Blogging Basics 101
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Melanie answers your basic blogging questions every week day at Blogging Basics 101.
I’m sure you’ve heard me screaming it from the mountain tops because I’m so excited, but it’s possible that you have had your iPod on and missed it. If that’s the case, here’s my newsflash: I’m speaking at the BlogHer [...] - Tackle It Tuesday #110
This week my tackle is much more felt than seen! I am totally fighting with my depression! I know I am stronger than the past couple times I have fought with it because I am still treading above water, but it’s totally kicking my butt here!!!
I have always struggled with the loss of [...]
June 30, 2008
- HP wants to help pay for your trip to BlogHer!
We love their products (I bought an HP laptop last year and I just love it!) and now we just plain old love them — cause HP is getting into the BlogHer fun!
Have you heard the buzz in the blogosphere that, thanks to Maria Bailey and BSM, HP is helping bloggers get to this summer’s [...]
June 27, 2008
- The Sampler - Stupid Is As Stupid Does
5 Minutes for Mom brings you exclusive samplings from the best mom blogs in our weekly column, The Sampler, hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom contributing editor Shera, from A Frog In My Soup.
Lisa Spence is the blogger behind Lisa Writes! She and her husband have four boys ages 14, 12, 10 & 8. Lisa [...]
June 25, 2008
- Win a Carribean Cruise OR $1000 Dollars - It is YOUR choice!
- Wordless Wednesday
Jackson loves to be the goaltender in lacrosse. On Sunday he was in goal - and after the game we got Olivia in on the fun.
Thanks to Uisce for creating Wordless Wednesday.
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June 24, 2008
- Tackle It Tuesday #109
My Tackle this week does not have before and after photos - it is also very emotional for me so please forgive if it sounds like a giant complaint (I do not mean it that way). My house was a blessing from the Lord so many years ago and I am still thankful to [...]
June 21, 2008
- Head Cheerleader?!? THANKS!
Last week, Kailani and her wonderful readers voted 5 Minutes for Mom as Head Cheerleader in the Bloggy Hoss Elections!
THANK YOU so much ladies - what a fun and fabulous honor!
I can almost picture myself looking perky and perfect in a little skirt and knee socks… Oh wait… no… I just saw my [...]
June 20, 2008
- The Sampler - Let Him Eat Cake
5 Minutes for Mom brings you exclusive samplings from the best mom blogs in our weekly column, The Sampler, hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom contributing editor Shera, from A Frog In My Soup.
Today I am introducing you to Staci Wilder who is, first and foremost, a wife and mom. But she’s also a writer, [...]
