July 2012

When Children Ask Questions about Death and Dying

by Alexandra Elizabeth July 31, 2012 6 comments

I’ve never been quite ready for some of the questions my daughter has asked me, like Mommy, where do babies come from? Does it hurt? Has anyone else felt like a deer in headlights when [...]

Chinet’s New Line of Sturdy, Attractive Bakeware

by Stacey Nerdin July 31, 2012 1 comment

Have you ever brought a meal to a friend? Cooked a side-dish for the family holiday potluck? Or just generally needed to transport your fabulous baked goods from one place to the next? I’ve done [...]

Mommy at Heart T-shirt Review and Giveaway

by Lesley July 31, 2012 29 comments

I love finding new, fun products that celebrate moms and motherhood. Because when a woman becomes a mother, we don’t lose our sense of humor (all of you moms out there know we wouldn’t survive [...]

What You Want To Know Before Attending a Blogging Conference (with Linky)

by Susan July 31, 2012 4 comments

From sessions to clothing, from parties to PR, bloggers have a lot of questions – and concerns – before attending a conference. We’ve been to a lot of conferences over the years and have shared [...]

Tackle It Tuesday: That Pile of Picture Frames (Part 1)

by Jennifer Banks July 31, 2012 3 comments

I am a collector. As a huge fan garage sales, I find my many treasure amongst other peoples trash. I see a tray, a chair, a piece of depression glass, and I know I must [...]

7 Essentials to Make Your Child’s Camping Experience Fun

by Chris Molnar July 30, 2012 1 comment

Whether it’s day camp, VBS or a sleepaway setup, summer camp is a big deal for your little one. If this is her first year, she could be slightly anxious at the thought of being [...]

Baby Star Hooded Towel Sets (Review and Giveaway)

by Andrea Updyke July 30, 2012 132 comments

Nothing beats giving your sweet baby a bath and wrapping him or her up in a nice soft towel. My boys have outgrown the baby bathtub, but when they were small I loved to gently [...]

Enjoy the Olympics with your Family with Barefoot Books World Atlas {Giveaway}

by CarrieB July 30, 2012 76 comments

Undoubtedly, a good many of you are presently enjoying watching the Olympic games which are taking place in London at the moment. Our family has been following along and enjoying them as well. We’ve also [...]

Around the Blogosphere-Add YOUR Giveaway Link

by Jennifer Sikora July 29, 2012 1 comment

Welcome to our weekly roundup here at 5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere. As you know, you can come back all week and add a post or giveaway to our Linky. Be sure to check back [...]

Checking in With the Sisters – He’s Here All Summer

by Lolli July 28, 2012 0 comments

Lolli here… This past week wrapped up my entire summer-break-with-my-kids. Sure, there are a few weeks of summer vacation left before the kids head back to school, but I’ll be gone for all but a [...]