May 13, 2008
- Pinch The Penny
As the women-of-the-house, we are responsible for a lot of money. I’m certain that all of us perform some (or all) of the following tasks:
grocery shopping
clothes shopping for ourselves and/or the whole family
paying bills
finding service providers for phone, internet, insurance etc.Many of us are trying to stretch our dollars as far as they will [...]
May 9, 2008
- We are having a VeggieTales® Release Party! (And you can win an HP Digital Camera and Printer Dock)
From the first moment Bob and Larry hopped their way into America’s living rooms, getting kids to have a healthy dose of “veggies” has been just plain easy. These veggies are fun!
And with their clever plots and witty banter, adults can actually enjoy the show right along with their kids. It is win win [...]
May 7, 2008
- Spotlight on The Bump
Expectant mothers have never had so many options and resources available to them during their pregnancy, from prenatal yoga classes to stylish maternity fashions. But especially for new moms-to-be, navigating through all the information available, considering your childbirth options, staying fit, eating right, and deciding what baby gear you need can be overwhelming.
The Bump (which [...]
May 6, 2008
- Chickin Feed and Lily on the Fly
Making sure that the kids are fed is one of the jobs of a homemaker. It might be Dad, but it’s usually Mom who takes on this responsibility. Making sure that there is food in the house is the first step, but most of us try to go a step further and make [...]
April 30, 2008
- Free Shipping!
Have you ever tried on swimsuits in a dressing room with a wild child crawling under the door, singing, and making loud observations about what he’s seeing? What about trying to hold a little hand while sifting through the rack to find your size in a certain color of the shirt you found that [...]
April 27, 2008
- A six-year-old’s solution
I love watching Jon and Kate Plus Eight with Jackson. I figure if he sees the chaos and stress going on in their household, that maybe, in comparison, the chaos and stress of life with a work-at-home-mom might not look so bad. (That is not to say that I don’t think they are doing a [...]
April 25, 2008
- Your Picture is Worth a Thousand Dollars!
Vote NOW and you can decide who wins!
Today is the first day of our Mother’s Day Giveaway and we are kicking it off with an incredible Mother’s Day gift of $1,000 thanks to Egg Beaters.
Yes - you read that correctly - the prize is $1,000, awarded via an American Express gift card, to spend [...] - Puppy Plays the Classics
I’ll admit it. My almost-four-year-old son watches a lot of TV. To be honest, I don’t worry about it too much. It usually reinforces what I try to teach him at home–letters, sounds, numbers and more. Although he likes to have it on, he doesn’t stare at it like a zombie. [...]
April 22, 2008
- It’s Earth Day
It’s Earth Day, and thanks to my kids, I remembered it.
The art project my three-year-old brought home from preschool was a tree. When he heard one of the children’s TV shows we were watching mention Earth Day, he said, “That’s today. We learned it at school.”
My nine-year-old daughter is always turning off extra lights [...]
April 21, 2008
- If only I were still there…
I could get used to life in La Jolla, California - especially life in La Jolla with Sony and 14 fabulous Mom Bloggers!
I literally had my DREAM trip. I got to:Hang out with incredible women who share my passion for blogging
Discover three great Sony cameras
Learn from the most fantastic photographer, Me Ra Koh
And [...]
April 20, 2008
- Buzz! Jr. Robo Jam Giveaway
Do your kids have a Playstation 2?
Yes? Then Buzz! Jr. Robo Jam is a surefire way to get your entire family laughing together.
These cute little robots will take your family to a futuristic world of fun.
The games are simple enough that six year old Jackson has a blast and still challenging enough that [...]
April 15, 2008
- Mamma Mia, Are you a Dynamo?
Last spring, several friends and I headed to New York City and saw Mamma Mia on Broadway. It was the best girls’ night out ever! I don’t think I stopped grinning the whole show (well, okay, there was a part where I teared up). Watching Donna reunite with her old girl-band, [...]
April 12, 2008
- National Licorice Day
I must say - I had never heard of National Licorice Day. But hey - why not celebrate those twisty, yummy treats!
In fact, I think it might be just the excuse I need to grab some sweet Red Vines at the store today and chew my way back to my childhood.
When the American Licorice [...]
April 10, 2008
- We’re In The Wall Street Journal!
Last week I had a great chat on the phone with Sue Shellenbarger from the Wall Street Journal. We talked about the phenomenon that is Dooce.com.
In today’s article, “The Blogger Mom, In Your Face”, Sue represents well the joys and ills of a life online.
Here’s an excerpt from the post, which just happens to [...]
April 9, 2008
- Two Weeks of Toys Giveaway Event
Life is short. Every day our kids grow a little bigger. So let’s seize the moment and celebrate the early years. Yes - it is time to PLAY!
For the next two weeks, we will be going toy crazy here at 5 Minutes for Mom. We will be featuring an assortment of toys for a [...]
April 7, 2008
- You’ll want to spread the word about this very
Special Giveaway…Okay ladies, get ready to link up and spread the word, because this giveaway is important.
This may not be a product that you personally need, but you (or one of your readers) may know someone who would be beyond grateful to find out about this brilliant invention.
For a bit of extra fun and motivation to [...]
April 1, 2008
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
I know these high-pitched, talking chipmunks can be a tad annoying to the adult ear, but, to me, Alvin and his squeaky brothers are classic childhood fare.
And their appeal isn’t lost on my son Jackson either. Those crazy little chipmunks are a favorite of Jackson’s and consistently crack him up.
I had planned on taking Jackson [...]
March 28, 2008
- I never knew, I knew so little…
A couple months ago, Jackson brought a pledge sheet home from school. The kindergarteners were raising money with a Skill-A-Thon and one of the six skills the children would be tested on was tying their shoelaces.
Of course, I knew that Jackson would have to learn how to tie his shoes eventually. But I had [...]
March 27, 2008
- Interview with Kimberly Caldwell
For kids dreaming of becoming the next “American Idol,” I can’t imagine a greater thrill than Idol Camp! For two incredible weeks, kids aged 10-15 can hone their skills under the guidance of professional teachers, as well as with favorite former “American Idol” contestants, recording artists, and other top industry professionals.
Do you have an [...]
March 26, 2008
- Do You Twitter?
Do you Twitter?
I don’t. But I think it is a cool idea and I’m curious how many of you use Twitter?
>>> UPDATE: I do now! Janice and I have started twittering. Follow Us and join the fun!
And how many of you wonder what the heck Twitter is?
I’d heard the cute term a few times, and [...]
