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August 7, 2008
- Win a Sony Cybershot Digital Camera From Ciao
This giveaway is going to be a little different from what you are used to here at 5 Minutes for Mom. But, believe me, it’s worth it.
We recently teamed up with Ciao, a multi-million-strong online community that critically reviews and rates millions of products and services for the benefit of its members and users.
Ciao began [...]
August 6, 2008
- Verymeri: Inspired and artistic shirts for kids
Verymeri is the brain child of Meri Zeiff, a former elementary school teacher. Zeiff was inspired to create her company creating whimsical, kid-designed t-shirts and clothing to counteract the negative messages she saw in the media and on her students’ clothing.
I love seeing an alternative to the “attitude” T’s that are so [...]
August 5, 2008
- Three (Stuffed) Puppies Need Homes – Quickly!
We have three adorable stuffed, plush life-size puppies to send to one of you!
These three stuffed animals are from our store A Rocking Horse To Love. They are brand-new and still in their packaging, but the customer who ordered them was from a large company who was going to be using them in some event [...]
July 31, 2008
- More BlogHer 08 Party Videos: Bloggers to Authors
BlogHer brings together bloggers who are at all stages of their blogging journeys. It’s this variety that created fascinating conversations as we mingled at the parties.
Janice chatted with the Rookie Moms who have been blogging since ‘05 and together published a book called The Rookie Moms Handbook.
5 Minutes for Mom Interviews The Rookie Moms from [...]
July 30, 2008
- Ya - I am THAT hip…
There are some definite bonuses to this blogging thing. The swag is celebrity-cool!
As you all know, the PR firms just clamor to get their products in front of you powerful moms. And I just happen to be stuck right there in the middle. Yes, some days it is really great to be me. (But if [...]
July 29, 2008
- Squeaky Feet Kids Shoes
When my son was around a year old, my husband and I waited in anticipation for his first steps. And when that day finally came, we were thrilled, to say the least. But it didn’t take long for our little guy to realize that walking took effort, while crawling could get him to his destination [...]
July 28, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — The Moon in the Mango Tree
Like books? Check out our new site with new reviews and giveaways each week, and a fun new monthly carnival which starts Tuesday July 29 where you can tell us What’s On Your Nightstand.
When I was younger, I often selected books based on the thickness of their spine. I read so much and [...]
July 26, 2008
- Win an AT&T Cordless Phone
With wireless networks and two separate phone lines using cordless handsets, both Susan and my houses are interference nightmares.
But after trying out different cordless phones, I found a V-Tech 2.4 Ghz worked well and didn’t interfere with either my wireless network or my other 5.8Ghz cordless phone.
(Susan on the other hand, uses two [...]
July 14, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Washington’s Lady
I’m sure that by now you know about the launch of our new site where you can find daily postings about books–5 Minutes for Books. If you haven’t already, click on over.
I’m proud to be managing editor, but don’t think that you can get rid of me that easily. I will still be [...]
July 11, 2008
- It’s not that I’m complaining…
Janice and I are only weeks away from the 35 year milestone. But strangely we don’t look that old.
And while I am yet to be bothered by wrinkles, I do have the occasional annoyance of people thinking I’m too young to deserve respect. (Yes, I do realize wrinkles will be appearing very soon. In [...]
July 7, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Ruby Among Us
My grandmother likes to tell stories. I relish the memories she shares about my younger self, fleshing out the memories of my childhood as seen through the loving eyes of a grandmother. Her tales of her own youth always surprise me, bringing to life the girl and young woman I never knew. [...]
June 26, 2008
- Hope Shining for Child Abuse
5 Minutes for Mom wants to be here to bring you the best information.
Sometimes (often!) it’s about fun products that you and your families will love, sometimes it’s about a sister in the blogosphere who needs our support, and other times it’s about providing you with information you need on such topics as drug abuse.
Today’s [...]
June 24, 2008
- Win One of Two $50 Hanes Gift Certificates
Time for Summer Packing…
For our family, summer involves a lot of packing, unpacking and laundry!!! A ton of it in fact. (By September, I am usually relieved summer is over because I can finally get a break from all the packing!)
So each summer, I need to make sure that Jackson’s wardrobe is ready for summer. [...]
June 23, 2008
- Definitely, Maybe
In honor of the June 24 DVD release of Definitely, Maybe, Universal Studios Home Entertainment wants to hear your proposal stories. But before we get to the contest details, do you want to hear mine?
I remember my husband’s proposal to me, but what I remember more were the months before he officially [...] - 5 Minutes for Books — Comfort Food
Last week I was sick. It was one of those things that came out of nowhere. One day I was fine, but the next day I woke up with my nose dripping like a faucet and major sinus pressure. Fortunately, the day before I had just received a copy of Comfort Food by [...]
June 20, 2008
- Little Scholastic Summer Bag of Books
The educational summer fun is not over yet.
From the most trusted name in learning comes Little Scholastic, a developmental publishing program that introduces reading to babies and toddlers ages birth to three years. Each book features rhyming, repetitive, or predictable text, interactive components, and familiar subjects—all formatted to delight babies, toddlers, and parents. Visit www.littlescholastic.com [...]
June 19, 2008
- The Suite Life of Zack and Cody: Lip Synchin’ in the Rain
I was tempted to include this giveaway in the Creative Summer Days event, but I thought that there might be a backlash. However, it is great to have a few family-friendly DVDs on hand so that your children can escape the heat in the midst of summer. I also love watching these types of [...]
June 18, 2008
- Travel (Virtually)
Maybe you’re already have your big family vacation planned this year.
If that’s the case, then after you return, you’ll be ready to start planning next year’s right?
Or maybe you’re not taking a grand vacation.
I think that most of us take those spectacular family vacations only a handful of times–you know, the big trip to Disneyworld, [...] - Listen
I’ve heard rumors that there are people out there who don’t have TVs, or don’t let their children watch them for hours on end. I’m not one of them, but I definitely enforce lots of screen-free time around my house, especially with endless hours of summer free time that can be spend in much [...]
June 17, 2008
- Sing and Dance
Kyle (who just turned 4) and I have been road-testing a few CDs. They won’t be featured in Car and Driver magazine and there were no safety tests performed, but the car is where we listen to most our our music. Whether we’re taking a quick trip to preschool or a longer road [...]
