Learn from Feature Columns

There are so many great books released each month. In our 5 Minutes for Books column, we hope to showcase some of the best, as well as offer giveaway copies to one or more readers each week.

We asked fellow blogger Jennifer Donovan to help us start a weekly column. Each Monday, she will post a review of a book of interest to moms or children. Janice and Susan will still review books on occasion as well.

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Are you looking for a bit of motivation, encouragement, and accountability in tackling your everyday chores at home? If yes, then Tackle It Tuesday is the column for you.

You will find many before and after photos from our new resident tackler, Carolyn, as well as older ones from tacklers before her. Carolyn — also known as the Scrapping Servant — is very picture oriented, so you will find photos of things anywhere from a reorganized bookcase to a disgustingly dirty (but very vulnerable and real) refrigerator. She will also share tips on how she got her dirty things cleaned or organized in hope to help you all out a bit!

Be sure to look for random giveaways on her blog as she encourages you to become that excellent housewife we all hope to be someday, you know the kind who’s children and husband rise up and call her blessed. (Proverbs 31: 10-29) Now that is something to strive for ladies, I hope you will join us in Tackle It Tuesday.

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Designed to showcase different mom bloggers and their writing style, each week The Sampler features an original post by a mom blogger.

Hosting The Sampler, is Shera, from A Frog in My Soup. Shera writes occasional posts for The Sampler as well as manages and edits all submissions.

If you are interested in becoming one of our featured bloggers, please read The Sampler Information and Guidelines. The Sampler features a variety of mom bloggers, both new and experienced. We are looking for original, family-friendly content that represents your writing style. Send submissions to sampler5minutesformom at gmail dot com.

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With so many wonderful things going on in the blogosphere each week, it can get pretty overwhelming trying to keep track of it all. Well, now you don’t have to. Each Sunday, Kailani will be sharing some great finds in regards to contests, noteworthy posts, and upcoming events that you may be interested in.

The best part? These items will all come from other Moms just like you! So, if you have any suggestions on things you’d like to be included, please feel free to let us know. Simply send us an email at features5minutesformom at gmail dot com.

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Professional speaker, writer and counselor Kelly Curtis helps parents provide their children with the environment and tools to successfully handle the choices that will one day confront them.

Her column Positively Speaking will use the research-based 40 Developmental Assets® to help parents build on their children’s strengths.

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The early years are so important to a child’s development. Therefore, early childhood educator and preschool writer Tara Rison would like to help you make the most of this special time.

Each month she will share her ideas, helpful hints, and learning activities with you. So, on the 2nd Saturday of each month, grab a cup of coffee, come to Creative Corner, and discover new ways to encourage and stimulate your little learner.

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Our monthly column, About Blogging, is back! Melanie Nelson, is joining our 5 Minutes for Mom team as our new About Blogging columnist.

Melanie is an experienced (and fantastic!) blogger who answers your basic blogging questions M-F at Blogging Basics 101. She also hosts giveaways from outstanding vendors at Bloggy Giveaways. And, as if that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she also blogs about her daily life at Don’t Try This at Home. We are honored to have her writing here at 5 Minutes for Mom!

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