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Loving Lijit
Tara Anderson converted us to Lijit!

When Janice and I were at BlogHer, we met the very fun and cool Lijit community catalyst and evangelist, Tara Anderson. She introduced us to their new search engine that is designed to improve search on blogs and other social media sites.
Tara also loaded us up with stickers and shirts [...]
The Sampler - I Will Stand Strong
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.
I have known Tara for a while now, and I know she would appreciate me sharing her introduction in her own words, [...]

5 Minutes for Fitness: Every little bit counts
There are days when I barely have time to brush my hair, much less do a full workout. Yesterday was one of those days and this is when creativity is key. No matter how busy our days may be, everyone has time for at least 5 minutes of fitness.
Here [...]

Peyton’s Hope and National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
I’m sure that everyone holds their kids’ hands as they cross the street to keep them from getting hurt. You tell them to put on their seat belts to keep them safe in the car. You do everything you can to protect them, ensure their safety and to keep them in one piece. [...]
Tackle It Tuesday #120
Hello again Ladies and Happy Tuesday!
I am happy to say I actually got out today! I went to Target with my Sister-in-law to get a little shopping in, we also did dinner together and we picked up my Mother-in-law to go look at a house together! EXCITING! I am happy to even [...]

Demystifying the Big Name Blogger: Velveteen Mind Gets Real with 5 Minutes for Mom
Megan from the Velveteen Mind talks with us about the crazy perceptions people have about big name bloggers, top bloggers, A List bloggers or whatever you choose to call them.
In May, Megan published a brilliant post titled Debunking, Defusing, and Demystifying the Big Name Blogger; Mommy or Otherwise. And Delurking You.
We talked with Megan [...]

Introducing, Erica
You’ve read her posts and have possibly communicated with her via e-mail, but we don’t believe you have been formally introduced to our new virtual assistant, Erica.
Erica is a mommy to three children: Audrey 4 ½, Isaiah 2 and Christian 5 months old. She was a military wife for five years, worked in [...]

When will Steph’s Baby Arrive???
It is coming up on a year since Susan and I counted down the days till our babies arrived. I remember those uncomfortable weeks, as we both longed to meet our little girls.
This year it is Steph’s turn.
(In case you haven’t met Steph yet - she is the fabulous blogger behind Adventures in Babywearing [...]
How To Build Strong Online Friendships in the Blogging Community
Do you wish you had more blog readers and true blogging friends?
If you do, Stephanie from Adventures in Babywearing and 5 Minutes for Parenting is the girl to watch. She is everyone’s friend and for good reason… listen to her secrets…
How To Build Strong Online Friendships in the Blogging Community from 5 Minutes for Mom [...]
The Sampler - The Mom In Me
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 families are getting into the new fall/school groove and settling in from all of their summer activities, I’m excited for the [...]

Wordless Wednesday - Why Walk When I Can Run?
With the low light, I didn’t have the chance to adjust my shutter speed when Olivia decided to take off full speed! “Why walk when I can run, Mom?”
Olivia is doing very well in the walking department. She can take about four timid, wobbly steps on her own. But I imagine before her birthday [...]

Dapper Snappers to the Rescue
My 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son are SKINNY!!! I have problems keeping jeans up on both of them. Surprisingly, even the adjustable waist jeans don’t solve the problem of their droopy drawers. Belts are helpful, but make it more difficult for my 4-year-old to use the bathroom.
Now that my daughter is getting older, I am [...]

Tackle It Tuesday #119
Hi there ladies!
I am excited! Today is our first day to have a Featured Tackler here!
This week we have Michelle :o)
Michelle has been tackling with us for a year now, she is a wife and a mom, a Christian and a horror author with new pinky-bling glasses. What? Those all [...]
A fun peek into the busy life of humor blogger Dawn from “Because I Said So”
Join Janice and I for a lighthearted chat with Dawn Meehan from Because I Said So about the crazy behind the scenes life of professional mom bloggers.
Laughing at the Busy Lives of Professional Mom Bloggers from 5 Minutes for Mom on Vimeo.
This is the second video of our series of four interview segments with Dawn. [...]

Blogs Can Change Lives - Our First Winner!
I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.
How do you read story after story of families in need and then try to choose one to win a life changing prize?
I couldn’t do it. As thrilled as I was to award a winner — I wanted to help more!
So, helping more families in need is exactly [...]

The Sampler - I’ll Be Off In A Minute …
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.
Tiffanie Lloyd is a mom who wears many hats in life. She blogs at Our Life about faith and life as [...]

Hundreds of Bloggers Unite to Help Plane Crash Victims
Just two weeks ago, Stephanie Nielson was celebrating her daughters’ return to school with a sumptuous feast.
The meal was fit for princesses, as Stephanie lavished her girls with love right down to the smallest detail.
I can only imagine how proud her girls must have felt as they sat at the elegant table, the recipients [...]

Blogging about Autism and other Special Needs - Video Interview with Arianne
I think one of the greatest blessings of the blogosphere is the community of moms supporting each other through the challenges of parenting. Parenting is always tough but when children have special needs, the power of community sharing is extraordinary.
In this video interview, we chat with Arianne about sharing her experience of raising three boys [...]