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6 Ways to Go Green for Back to School April Davis

Green Goes Simple: Family Footprints

6 Ways to Go Green for Back to School

By April Davis for Green Goes Simple




When I was a kid, the very best thing about a new school year was all the new stuff that went with it: new pencils, new notebooks and new clothes. Come late August, you went shopping for all the supplies -- regardless of what was left over from last June.

But times have changed, and so should the back-to-school routine. Maydelle Fason, a green-living mother of two and a former horticulturist, offers some tips for preparing your kids while protecting the environment.

Clothing Swap
About that new wardrobe ... skip it! The best way to outfit the little ones is a friendly neighborhood clothing swap. It’s a win-win: The kids get new-to-them styles and parents avoid the madness of back-to-school shopping (and even better, they save money!). If new duds are a must, Fason suggests buying clothing that is made from natural fibers and manufactured sustainably.

My Box Is Metal
Bring back the 1970s by giving your kid a retro lunch box instead of a disposable bag to tote back to school. Better yet, use pretty, insulated lunch sacks made from recycled materials. For sandwiches or snacks, opt for easy-to-clean, reusable cloth bags or sturdy reusable containers.

Getting There
With schools cutting back on bus service to lower costs, many parents are faced with few transportation alternatives. Fason lives in New York City and is able to take her daughter to school via subway. (As a bonus, the two read books on the way.) If public transportation isn’t an option for you, try riding bikes to school or organizing a carpool with other parents.

I'm Thirsty!
It's important to keep kids hydrated, and sending your child to school with a reusable bottle keeps trash out of landfills. Make it even more fun by letting her pick it out herself!

Still Useful
Resist the urge to buy all-new school supplies. (Junior's crayons don’t need a perfectly pointy tip to create his masterpieces). Gently used binders and book bags can easily last a second -- or third -- year. And investing in sturdy, simple backpacks that go the distance means you can skip that hot-today-gone-tomorrow celebrity product (sorry, Justin Bieber!). For supplies that must be replenished -- like paper -- look for post-consumer recycled options.

Increase Your Impact
Greening your children’s back-to-school routine is a great start. But your best move is to encourage local administrators to reduce, reuse and recycle at school. Ask them to email rather than send paper notes home, and encourage an all-school recycling program. Be the spark that gets your school going!
April Davis is a writer and elementary school teacher. She writes a monthly column for the TriCity News, a weekly paper on the Jersey Shore. She has also worked for CBS News and MSNBC.

A MOMent with... P.J Friend

P.J.

Can you tell us who PJ is? I'm a very busy mom, wife, teacher and a Publisher Mom for Macaroni Kid. I've been married for 11 years and have a 4 year son. I've also been teaching for the past 14 years. I've been in Maryland since 1995 prior to Maryland I lived in Texas, where I went to school and Wisconsin, where I grew up. I enjoy living in Maryland. My family and I enjoy go to the beach and we go a lot of amusement parks. :)



Can you tell us what Macaroni Kids is? Macaroni Kid is a total FREE newsletter that is delivered to your inbox, once a week. It has articles ranging from Back to School readiness to Autism/Special Need to National Creamsicile Day. Plus, we list events that are happening in our area including those that are more national. We also have giveaways for products and concert/play tickets.



How did it get started and when? Macaroni Kid is located in 44 states and some international. It was started by 3 friends out of New York. Who had this idea about finding events and things to do with their families. Here is a link to their information. It is fun!



http://germantown.macaronikid.com/about/



How hard is it to run one?As with all businesses one has to put time into it but it isn't that hard.



Do you actually make money as a owner? I have started. :) We sale advertising space on our site and the more subscribers we have the easier it is to explain that they need to advertise with us.



Is this your personal business or a franchise? It would probably be considered a franchise. They are located in all different areas and it is easy to sign up to become a Publisher Mom-if there isn't one in your area.



How could someone start there on and what

are the cost to run one? First, in your town you need to see if there is any other publishing moms. I picked my town and a neighboring town because I was familiar with the area. Then you can talk to another Publishing mom, if you know any or just contact me at pjf@macaronikid.com and I can put you in touch with the Headquarters in New York. We can answer any questions. You can also go to my site at www.germantown.macaronikid.com and click on Become a Publisher Mom





http://germantown.macaronikid.com/becomepublishermom/



With a business online Bloggers are becoming

more and more recognized do you work with

them and if so in what capacity and why? I haven't worked with any yet....your my first but I can see where they would work to benefit both of with things like reviewing products...sharing ideas...etc.



I see you have ads on the site can you tell me

why businesses would want to advertise with

you and what it runs and what they get from it? We are sending emails to families that are self-subscribing to our newsletters. They want to have more information and are interested in getting what advertisers are selling. We are geared to one marker which is Families and Kids. We also have contacts where some advertisers can cross promote with someone else. Plus, we use other social media like Facebook and Twitter. Plus, it is entirely online. The newsletter is delivered to the inbox and then stays on the web till the next newsletter. However, we can update events or ads instantly.



How do you promote the business and where? I promote it through attending Kid/Family Focus events. Our biggest promoting is done through word of mouth and clicking on the share the newsletter button when the email is received.



Do you do events and do you have to pay the

fees or does the company? I do events and I pay for them or I do cross promoting where I advertise for the event as well.



How many hours a week or month do you work? Probably about 15 hours



Do you have help? No, not yet. :)



How hard is to to get advertisers to choose to



work with you? If the product is family and kid friendly it should be a great choice to work with us. It is an instant market with families that are self subscribed to the newsletter because they want to receive the information.



Can Dads do this as well? YES, we would love to have more dads here to publish.



Can you tell us what we would find on the site Please. My site is www.germantown.macaronikid.com and the national site is

http://national.macaronikid.com/



Can you share one thing we do not know about you

and one thing we do not know about the company.



I will admit it that I'm a gamer and I love Farmville and all those Facebook games. About the company that our mascot is an adorable dog. :)

Guest Blog post~ Nichelle Fox

Why

by Nichelle Fox on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 10:11pm

Many times I have been asked Why...

Some people want to know; are you a survivor, did you lose your mom, someone you know?

The answer is so simple, yet complex.

I walk because this could happen to me, my daughter, sisters and friends.

I walk because it has happened to many women that I know.

I walk for those that are unable to.

I walk for those that have and are suffering through this dreaded ordeal.

I walk for those that have made it through to the other side on a very difficult ride.

I walk because many women have suffered in silence, alone out of shame, embarrassment, fear and anguish.

I walk because no one in this day and time that we live in should have to go through this.

I walk for those that have been lucky enough to live to share their stories with others.

I walk for those that have gone into remission, "we got it" and the horrid thing returned.

I walk for those women that have been through a single or a double mastectomy. I walk for those that have been very intimate with the porcelain bowl.

I walk for those that don't have the strength to do it.

I walk for those that have watched, assisted and cried for their loved ones as they go through it.

I walk for those women that have lost someone they held dear and loved to this.

I walk because a women's body somewhere is being eaten alive by things invisible to the naked eye.

I walk to support anything that can be done to eliminate this disease.

I walk to help in some way to FIND A CURE!!!!

I walk to help make a difference in someone's life.

I walk to let others know, there is support here for you, someone does care about you and you don't even know me.

I walk so women don't have to be ashamed that their hair has fallen out, they have lost weight, they can't keep any food down, and they are unable to care for themselves, family, children and spouse.

I walk for the women that have been relieved of their source of income due to this illness.

I walk for the women that feel they have lost themselves; they are no longer who they used to be.

They are not - they are a different person, now.

I walk for the stares that women get as they go through chemo, and survive.

I walk as women wait for their hair to grow back.

I walk as women sit for a "new look" or get fitted for a "new look".

I walk because I can and I WANT TO, I HAVE TO.

I walk because I am a woman.

I walk to say THANK YOU for those that suffered and hopefully, given new insights to help those that come after them.

I walk because I know I can help make a difference

Why aren't you...

Do something - the3day.org/goto/nichelle.foxtrotters

Donate today @

http://www.the3day.org/goto/nichelle

Nichelle,

Love, Peace & Happiness!

I’m an educator of children with special needs, a happily married mother of 5 that is currently pursuing a Ph.D in public service. I have always had a spot in my heart for breast cancer. I’ve walked for breast cancer for over 12 years. Most recently the impact of breast cancer touched very close and I decided it was time that I do something that could have an impact against breast cancer.

My god mother survived a double mastectomy and then 3 co-workers in succession also received a diagnosis. I knew it was time to stand up and allow my voice to be heard.

I have a vested interest in this fight not for myself, but for every woman, man, child and family that doesn’t have someone to stand up for them.

I stand for those that are unable to stand for themselves. I do my best to reach out to women that are recently diagnosed or completing treatment to let them know that there is support in their community for them.

I try to raise awareness to those that wouldn’t be interested until it has already happened to them or someone close. It’s important for women to know that they can be proactive and not just reactive. Women need to know the importance of a mammogram, a second opinion and immediate treatment.

I’m committed to this fight until we no longer have to fight.

Support comes in many forms and we will accept it many forms. In October, my team Foxs Trotters and I will be walking in the 3 day 60 Mile Walk for a Cure. Our team is a f family that are survivors, fighters and advocates. I train 3-4 days weekly in preparation and lead training walks to help prepare other walkers. We host events to raise awareness, support and funds and I speak at gatherings or functions upon request. The key is to be out there so others know there is support available.

If you are interested in making a donation and having an impact in this fight, please give our page @ www.the3day.org/goto/nichelle. There you can make a donation that is tax deductible, read what we’ve done, upcoming events and watch our countdown to the big event.

We ask that you share this information with your friends as they too may have been touched by Breast Cancer. I stress that breast cancer does not have any boundaries or limitations. No one is left untouched, once it strikes out the impact is far reaching and devastating to all.

Nichelle Fox / Foxs Trotters

The link to the site to make donations is - www.the3day.org/goto/nichelle


I have attached some pics you can choose what you prefer.

I need to raise a minimum of $2300 my personal goal this year is $4,000.

I'm $1,600 from the $2,300.

All monies raised by walkers go towards R&D and to provide services for women in local communities.

It also provides transportation, after care, wigs, mammograms and so much more.





Anticipating the posting!!!





Thanks for your support.



Donate today @

http://www.the3day.org/goto/nichelle



Nichelle,

Love, Peace & Happiness!

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I give new preferred clients a free product. I give new consultants over $120 worth of free products and with our holiday line coming out, it's a great time to be a client or start a business, Arbonne is actually giving cash back to consultants for holiday shopping money, to be mailed in November.

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Moms views on..... Learning Aids

Hello, everyone today is Sunday and I am planning for my week.

In my week I always make time to teach my son something new as

will be starting classes soon at the Rec. and I do not want him going

in not knowing anything so I have been spending a lot of time on the

Learning Link website as it allows me to learn how my son learns best

as they have a test I can use. Such as Brain Retraining

http://www.www.learning-aids.com/how-retrain-brain which is for

brain retraining and I also did the Dyscalculia Testing on myself

as sometimes I think I am this way. If you feel like this then Please

check out the test here http://www.learning-aids.com/testing-dyscalculia

I also will be testing my husband and son. You see my husband has never

learned to read and he can barely write so it would be nice if I can find

out why he has problems and help him so he could help our son.

I will be giving away one of the online course so Please stay tuned to

find out how you might win one.

Glenda, Charlie and David

Learning Aids~ What is offered and what they do.

Dysgraphia Treatment- Our free dyscalculia test is an easy to do worksheet you can do at home. The assessment will find weaknesses and strengths so you can be more informed on how to deal with learning problems.

Dyslexia Test-When thinking about dysgraphia, people usually don’t think of it as a learning disability. Writing is just difficult for my child. Or, my child has poor handwriting, but so do doctors. Yet, dysgraphia is real and the sooner that we consider it a learning problem and deal with it as such, the sooner we can deal with it in a positive manner. Dysgraphia by definition is a learning disability resulting from the difficulty in expressing thoughts in writing and graphing.Read more....

Symptoms of Dyslexia - Free Assessment

So, how do you know if your child has dyslexia? Following are some general symptoms of dyslexia that can serve as a guide for the steps you need to take if your child has these symptoms.

•Slow, labored inaccurate reading of single words in isolation

•Slow, choppy oral reading while ignoring punctuation

•Becomes visibly tired after reading for a short time

•Poor reading comprehension

•When reading, frequently reverses, inverts, or transposes letters or words

Find out more,click here...

Mixed Dominance-Many students with learning disabilities are mixed dominant. This can interfere with learning among other things. The brain likes for one side of the body to be in charge, so to speak, and when mixed dominance pops up, it can create all kinds of havoc.Read more...

Dyscalculia Mondifications- Dyscalculia is a big word, a mouth full, really. Most people are aware of it and aware that it has to do with problems doing math. But this syndrome encases so much more than simple math inefficiencies. Dyslexia is so common that everybody knows what it is, and reading and writing problems seem to get all of the attention. But what about math problems? Is it just math anxiety, or is there a real underlying problem? Read more...

Brain Retraining- Brain Retraining is done through a series of physical exercises that selectively access a certain part of the brain by having the eyes look in a specified direction. The direction is related to a sensory stimulation point. Read more...

Learning Differences- Learning Difference – an interference with a person’s ability to process information, which creates a gap between intellectual capabilities and performance

Lisa’s definition – a catch-all phrase for any kind of difference in learning – a kinder term to use for anyone who isn’t learning as expected

Learning differences is a term that I really like. We all learn differently and it takes this into consideration. The sad part of our educational system in America is that it fails to understand and deal with the fact that we all learn differently. Learn More...

Dealing with Dysculculia- Math is like a foreign language to them

We are asking them to speak it fluently in front of a large group of people.

Can you imagine the stress that creates?

Generally, once dyscalculia is diagnosed, the student is given modifications to help. Modifications are great. The best modification for dyscalculia is to arrange to have the student re-take a math test that was failed. This sure takes the pressure off. There are other modifications that can help, but it is most beneficial to get to the root of the problem. The left and right side of the brain must be considered. The processing must be dealt with. The anxiety must be calmed. Then, and only then, will the student succeed.

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40 Days of Fabulous Giveaway Prizes Starts 8/28

Lordy, Lordy, Yankee Texan Mom is turning 40! She is not one to go quietly, so I've partnered with her and some other fabulous bloggers to celebrate. 


 It's Yankee Texan Mom's birthday and we've come together to give y'all the presents! Each of us bloggers have donated a giveaway and we will be giving away nearly $1000 in prizes!!!!!!!!! 


 The giveaways will begin on August 28th, which happens to me the day that Mr. Yankee Texan Mom turns 40 and will conclude on Yankee Texan Mommy's 40th birthday, October 7th. A giveaway a day for 40 days!!

Grown Up Games Online - Take Time Out for You.

In the mood to spin the wheel or make a deal? Both games free to play online. Go have some fun and enjoy yourself!

Moms views on.....Mother Knows ( best)

Mother Knows

I Love this saying as most of the time we do know everything.

But with my sons medical records I can never remember the

dates and now it is so easy as I have had his doctor send them

to this wonderful online site and I can go and access them any

time I need to. Plus I will always have the most up to date copies

of his shot records which you all know we need for school. So

if you have not had a chance to check out the site Please do and

let me know what you think of it.

MotherKnows launches at TechCrunch Disrupt

Secure service gives parents 24-hour access to comprehensive picture of child’s medical and health history for emergencies; also great time-saver

New York, NY

May 24, 2011

MotherKnows today launched their online platform at TechCrunch Disrupt, giving parents a way to instantly and securely access their children’s health records any time – from life-threatening emergencies to routine school, daycare and camp registrations – from a smartphone or easy-to-use website.

MotherKnows.com gives parents 24-hour access to their child’s medical records. The site and accompanying mobile app (free with subscription) provide a simple, secure, and comprehensive online Personal Health Record (PHR) for children, where parents can see critical information like past and upcoming immunizations, allergies and medical conditions, and a full record of all doctor visits – as well as growth charts, medications, and milestones. All the information on MotherKnows can be accessed directly by doctors or any other caregiver if authorized by parents.

Parents don’t have to do anything except sign a release form and confirm information as it is processed.

MotherKnows’ founders feel the site is a long overdue tool for parents to access their children’s full health records – for emergency situations, but also to make life easier for overwhelmed parents coping with demands for those same records by schools, camps, sports, and even daycare as a precondition to registering.

“We had to do it!” said MotherKnows co-founder Hesky Kutscher. “There’s so much information that can be accessed ‘easily and instantly’ these days, but medical information hasn’t been among that. But now, we’re giving parents the ability to pull up their child’s entire medical history whenever they want, which is sure to make for much more efficient doctor’s visits, emergency care, insurance conversations – and yes, those dreaded registrations.”

Co-founder Greg Goff added that MotherKnows worked with a Medical Advisory panel to insure the data was medically appropriate. Also the site development followed state of the art security implementation to ensure that all data was “double secure”, consistent with the guidelines of the Federal HIPAA and HITECH acts.

Main Benefits

The MotherKnows Personal Health Record (PHR) provides parents with a comprehensive view of their child’s medical records, including access to:

Immunization records (given and upcoming –MotherKnows sends reminders)

Growth charts, height, weight

Current prescriptions

Diagnosed medical conditions

Allergies and long-term conditions

Growth and development milestones

PDF’s and images of all documents on file

The information shown in each record is collected directly from medical providers after each visit, and is the same as that on file in the doctor’s physical records. All information is sent to parents first, to help insure accuracy. Also, the user’s personally identifiable health data is encrypted, and protected (i.e. never shared with third parties), and subscribers can control who has access to their children’s health records from MotherKnows.

While the service will open to the public this summer, the web site is accepting signups from interested parents. Those that sign up now gain the opportunity for early access.

About MotherKnows

MotherKnows enables parents to actively monitor their child’s health and medical records. Through MotherKnows.com, parents can see a complete online Personal Health Record (PHR) for their child with critical information such as upcoming immunizations, allergies, the latest growth charts, and a full record of all doctor visits.

Contacts

Hesky Kutscher

Co-founder

650 394-5566

hesky@motherknows.com

posted by~ VA Pamela Black of the request from; Glenda, Charlie and David

Come Join Us in the Wild Weekend Blog & Facebook Hop

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Preview Of Friday's The Day That Just Keeps Giving Giveaway

GIVEAWAY WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY 8/26!
Bookmark our page and come back every hour for more ways to win! 

As promised here is a schedule of bloggers and their prizes that are taking part in "The Day That Keeps Giving.

We have over $1,000 worth of cash, prizes and gift cards!

The links on the Rafflecopter form will be changing every hour so make sure to come back come back every hour to enter to win the prize from that hour. You will only be entered to win for the hour that you submit your entries. Grand Prizes will be drawn at the end of the day from the total entries. If you want to win the $5 Amazon GC you must enter that hour? Any questions?

Winners will be drawn using random.org and posted on our winner's page (Giveaway Blogdom or Heavenly Savings) throughout the day. Entries will be accepted via Rafflecopter so make sure you have javascript enabled, this goes for your phone as well. At the end of the day there will be at least two grand prize winners from all the entries for the day.

A list of our fellow bloggers can be found below and will be updated hourly at Giveaway Blogdom and Heavenly Savings. Can't wait to see you all there!

All times are listed in MST.

I struggle with Time Zone Conversions so to included is conversion for the four major time zones in the US. EST +2 hours, CST +1 hour and PST -1 hour.

Anyone ready to win?
Be back bright and early on Friday am to start the winning. You can get a head start by following the pages listed below.

7:00 am - 

Grand Prize Sponsors (to be announced)

8:00 am  

Thrifty 101 - Bath and Body Works Prize Pack $20 Value and

             Going Crazy!! Wanna Go!! - $100 in Coupons Plus 2 FREE Pantene Product

9:00 am  

Penny Pincher Pixie - Goodie Bag for the Girls and

               MusingMom6  - $10.00 Amazon Gift Code

10:00 am 

My Coupon Lady - $25 Voucher to Inspired Savings and

                The Tween and Me - $25 Restaurant.com Gift Card

                One Sweet World: Brits Dealy Coups- $50 in Coupons and $5 Amazon Code

11:00 am  

Cori's Coupon Corner - $25 Voucher to bluebirdcards (+ FREE Shipping)                                                       Staying Me - $20 Paypal

12:00 pm  

Keenly Kristin - Book Package ($100+ Value) and

               About A Mom - $20 Amazon Gift Code

1:00 pm

The Adventures of J-Man and Millerbug - $15 Paypal and

              Sarah's Blog of Fun - $25 Paypal

2:00 pm 

Mommy's Coupon Train -$20 Amazon Gift Code and

              Seventeen Sirens - $5 Amazon Gift Code and

              Still Blonde After All These Years - $40 Golden Door Cookbook

3:00 pm

Living in La La Land - $20 Paypal and

              Week 99er -4 Unclipped Coupon Inserts, 1 handmade ring and 1 set of handmade earrings

4:00 pm

Money $aving Michele -$100 redeemable value - at least one FREE item coupon

              Mommies Point of View - $20 to Usborne Books

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The Mommy Diaries -Jewelry and

              Formula Mom  -$5 Amazon Gift Card

6:00 pm

The Freebie Junkie - $40 to Krafty Kids Playhouses and

              Thrifty Texas Penny -$10 Paypal or Amazon

7:00 pm

Mama's Money Tree -Cordless Phone from AT&T and

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Children Teaching Mama - $25 Biatta Intimates Gift Code  and

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I have teamed up with Giveaway Blogdom, Heavenly Savings and over twenty other great blogs to bring you

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 There will be over 20 flash giveaways sponsored by all the bloggers with hundreds of dollars worth of prizes.

 How does a flash giveaway work? Each giveaway will be hosted for one hour only so you want to make sure to enter when you see it because it will be gone before you know it! 

 Winners will be drawn using random.org and posted on our winner's page throughout the day. 

 Entries will be accepted via Rafflecopter so make sure you have javascript enabled, this goes for your phone as well. The links on the Rafflecopter form will be changing every hour so make sure to come back and see who is next. At the end of the day there will be at least two grand prize winners from all the entries for the day. 

 Stay tuned for an updated list of participating blogs as well as times and prizes.

A MOMent with... Heather with Arbonne

Here is my website


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http://www.facebook.com/heatherarbonne





Hello.

I have always taken good care of my skin and when I tried a sample of our Nutriminc RE9 anti-aging set after my sister recommended it, I was anxious to see if it the products would produce the results they said it would. I noticed a difference and a glow the first time I tried it and after I handed out some samples to friends and they all called to order, I thought I should take a look at this business. My family also had these mysterious bumps on the backs of our arms and my kids had them on their cheeks, nothing ever worked to make them go away but after arbonnizing our home, switching to our pure, safe and beneficial products, using our shower washes and lotions, they disappeared within a week.

I have been so fortunate to be at home with my kids, my husband is a carpenter but that doesn't come without sacrifice. I also suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome so a 9-5 job isn't an option for me but with Arbonne, I can work a few hours a week and earn a full time plus income. I not only started my business to help retire my husband early and take advantage of travel opportunities but I am hoping to open a yoga/wellness center especially geared to children and families who might not be able to afford such services and let everyone get the great advantages of wellness.

Arbonnes nutrition and wellness products have been great for my fatigue and last January we released an immunity booster drink that I love.





Of course I love our products but my favorite part of my business is getting other started and on their way to fulfill their dreams. When I started my business I was asked, what are your dreams, something I think as we get older we don't think about, especially busy Moms. always taking care of someone else. That is when my vision became clearer and it excites me to help others realize theirs.





I guess that's a start, let me know what else you'd like.

610.306.3722

Let me erase your wrinkles and your worries!


Arbonne Can change the face of your future.

Watch the following clip for a free gift!

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botanicalskin@gmail.com

www.botanicalskinandhealth.myarbonne.com

Moms views on..... VeggieTales

Veggie Tales Live! Sing Yourself Silly DVD

Ok are you a Veggie Tale fan?

I am and I have been since my daughter was

around 12 as she started to work in a Daycare

and she fell in Love with them. Which caused

me to sit down and listen to them as well and

how could you not fall in Love with them as

the charactesr as so cute. I Love the Cucumber.

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and let me tell you the whole time it was on he did not move

at all. Then hubby came in and we had to rewatch it and I

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part of the movie was the Pirates. I Loved the song

Where Oh Where Is My Hairbrush as mine is always missing.

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A MOMent with... Mandie from Taking time for mommy.

Please welcome Mandie to Mommies Point of View on a MOMent with....

Who is Mandie? I'm a homeschooling mom of two beautiful little girls, I'm a wife to an amazing man, and I'm overworked and underpaid. :) I run the office end of our family landscaping business and I'm currently working on writing a book.


Can you tell us about your magazine and when

it was started and why? I started it about 5 years ago when I decided to stay home with my children. I needed an outlet and that was it.

How hard is it to maintain it? Very! But luckily I have some amazing contributors.

How much time does it take to run? I work on it every day but Sunday :)

Can you tell us how the site can benefit a blogger or a

direct seller and why you think this. I have blogging tips and will be adding even more for bloggers. I have a weekly stumble list where bloggers can add their posts. On my community I have a group specifically for bloggers. I also have a group for WAHMs and everyone is welcome to advertise their businesses (as long as they aren't spamming)

How do you feel bloggers help or hinder a business? HELP, bloggers are inexpensive advertising and PR companies know this.

You have both a blog and a community why both? They two completely different entities. One is packed with articles the community is for everyone to make friends and promote themselves

Which is easier to maintain? The blog. The community is getting an incredible amount of hits every month but people like to read and not interact. That is what the community if for, I wish more people would utilize it.

Tell us about Promotional Book Tours? I started it to eventually promote my books but decided to use my resources to help other authors as well.

Where do you find the Authors to work with? I'm in several writing groups and I have authors coming to me.

Who besides yourself reviews the books? I have about 30 bloggers.

Would this help a blogger build there stats? Definitely. There are a lot of book lovers out there! A lot of people like to learn about new books and win then.

What types of books do you promote and why? It depends on what the authors bring me. I won't promote erotica.

If you use a Blogger to review a book what do you

look for in that blogger and what happens if they do

not review a book they say they will review? I look for someone who is passionate about books and is a consistent blogger, If they don't review then they won't be able to request anymore books.

How do you handle a review of a product you just did not like

or the company did not do what they said they would do or did not

send what they where supposed to? I always communicate with the sponsor. If it was something I didn't like I always give them the option of me not posting.

Do Blog Hops help or hinder bloggers? Help, the more you get your name out there the better.

Is Facebook or Twitter better to promote on and why? I utilize both and get great results.

If a blogger wants to start a review business what would you tell

them and why? Make sure you are consistent and honest.

What kiind of stats should they need? I think I had a thousand hits in a month when I started and found companies to work with me. Now I have that and more in a day.

Do you have a favorite blog and why? SimplyStacie.net I love her book and product reviews and she is a great resource for bloggers.



It's Mandie, Web sites are
Here is my facebook http://www.facebook.com/time4mommy  and twitter  http://twitter.com/time4mommy
http://takingtimeformommy.com/  - Blog
http://time4mommy.com/ - community
http://ereadingonthecheap.com/ - blog
http://promotionalbooktours.com/ - Business

Life & Beauty Weekly: Happy You

Finding the “Me” in Motherhood

By Elizabeth Hurchalla for Life & Beauty Weekly




Whether you’re a mom or not, at some point you’ve likely put yourself on the back burner while turning your attention to the needs of those around you. But moms know this feeling better than anyone: With kids, life isn’t only about you anymore. That can be an amazing thing, but if you’re losing yourself in the process of raising a family, it’s time to refocus.

“Women tend to slowly give up more and more of themselves to accommodate their family’s needs,” says Tiffany Howsam, a Los Angeles-based family therapist who specializes in postpartum depression and anxiety. “They think that’s what they’re supposed to do.” Over time, you get so used to focusing on your children that every decision -- from what’s for dinner to your next vacation -- becomes about pleasing others.

Fortunately, you can take care of your family without losing sight of who you are, says Howsam. Here’s how to find a balance:

1. Take a step back.
Look at your situation from the outside. Are you treating yourself with the same TLC that you devote to your family? If you feel resentful because of your never-ending to-do list, or if you’re always exhausted or can’t remember the last time you did something just for you, you might be spending too much energy on others and not enough on yourself, says Howsam.

2. Set limits.
To be a supermom, you don’t have to be Supermom. “Women want to do it all perfectly,” notes Howsam. But if you volunteer with the PTA, put in a full day’s work, shuttle your kids to karate lessons, coach soccer and whip up a gourmet three-course family dinner every day, there’s no time left for you. So cut yourself some slack! The next time you consider taking on an activity, think about what you have to give up to do it. If you feel uneasy or you get overwhelmed, just say no.

3. Schedule time to do what you love.
Maintaining a sense of self requires at least a few hours each week of actually doing something just for you, says Howsam. “Think about the things you enjoyed before you had kids,” she suggests. “Or explore something you’ve always wanted to try, whether it’s gardening, reading a new book, getting a pedicure, going to a dance class or having coffee with a friend.” Plan your activity ahead of time and write it (in ink!) in your day planner so you’re more likely to stick to it.

4. Treasure the little things.
Doing something for yourself doesn’t always have to be a grand gesture: Creating special moments for yourself each day works too. Try picking three things that feel restorative to you and do them daily, suggests Howsam. Maybe it’s drinking tea in your favorite mug, taking five minutes of quiet alone time each morning or listening to your favorite music in the car rather than Barney’s greatest hits. Even just a minute of “you time” is better than nothing.

5. Lose the guilt.
When you say no or do
things for yourself, you’re not being selfish, maintains Howsam. “You’re
watching out for your own mental health, which includes taking time to
recharge,” she says. You’re also setting a good example for your children and
partner by letting them know you’re important too. And by taking time for
yourself, you become a more engaged caregiver, which leads to a happy,
well-adjusted family.

Green Goes Simple: Family Footprints

Family-friendly Ways to Save Water

By Rachel Bertsche for Green Goes Simple

Water conservation is one of the most important elements of an eco-friendly home -- yet it’s among the hardest to impress upon your kids.

“It’s a really abstract thing,” says Christine Escobar, founder of Green Parent Chicago and environmental blogger for The Huffington Post. “When you flush the toilet and that water is just gone, children don’t really think about or understand how it is connected to the water near your city or state.”

Still, the better your little ones grasp the value of water -- and why saving it is so important -- the more conscientious they’ll be about not wasting it. Try these tips to help your kids understand the need to conserve water.

First, explain what happens to H2O when you flush the toilet or run the faucet. “Understanding that water needs to be cleaned and then goes into local lakes or rivers helps kids grasp why we want to conserve water in the first place,” explains Escobar. If you’re not quite sure of the wastewater process, books like One Well: The Story of Water on Earth by Rochelle Strauss, and Jen Green’s Why Should I Save Water? can do the teaching for you.

To drive the point home, Escobar says the best thing you can do is reacquaint your kids with the great outdoors through local nature centers. “When they really see the wildlife that’s in the lakes or ponds or rivers and get a chance to interact with the animals, then they’ll understand that, wow, this is their home and they need to keep it safe,” she says. “Children are naturally very compassionate, so it’s about creating that relationship” between them and how they affect the planet.

Once your kids understand the urgency of saving this most precious resource, the next step is to show them just how much water they could waste in a given day. “Illustrate how much you use by leaving the tap on for two minutes and collecting it in a bucket while they brush their teeth,” says Escobar. Presenting kids with the actual amount of wasted water will help them understand that their actions really make a difference.

Now that you’ve alerted your kids to the problem, help them find a solution. Escobar uses reminder stickers with her own children, which she says have worked wonders. “They’re little friendly reminders not to leave the tap on when you’re brushing your teeth and to turn it off while you’re doing the dishes,” she says. “We put them on the walls above the sinks. You can even have the kids decorate their own with little fish. It’s incredibly helpful.”

During the warm-weather months, leaving a small bucket in the corner of the shower is a helpful reminder for kids to collect water that would otherwise go down the drain. “Using what’s collected to water the garden is a great conservation method, and seeing the bucket in the shower is a great visual cue for kids.”

Another option? Start a family challenge! Show your children the water bill and propose a family initiative to reduce that bill for the next month. “Offer a family incentive if you meet your goal,” suggests Escobar. When your bill comes back lower than last month, everybody wins!

Rachel Bertsche is a Web producer, blogger and journalist who lives in Chicago. She’s written for O, The Oprah Magazine, Marie Claire, Every Day With Rachael Ray, Outside and Fitness. Her first book, MWF Seeking BFF, will be out next year.

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