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Please read and let me know if you feel the same way! http://keepcalmandcarryonblog.blogspot.com http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146794/mom-guilt.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 03:08:38 GMTDo you ever feel that way? You've had it up to your eyeballs with _______ and you are ready to make a change, even if it means changes for yourself as well? That's the place where I am at. That's the place where Enough Already! was written. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Does any of the post resonate with you? Have you been (are you in) a similar situation? Do you see this epidemic of charades around you? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146730/have-you-had-enough.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 19:16:12 GMTJust thought I'd pop in and let yall know that I am going to be hosting a bloggy link up for Valentines love letters from this Friday through Valentines Day. You don't have to be married/have kids to link up-- just write a love letter to someone you love/admire. If you link up you'll be entered into a giveaway for a $30 VISA giftcard. Hope to see you on Friday! Lindsey Love Letter Link Up Link: http://www.adollopofmylife.com/2012/02/love-letter-link-up.html http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146724/love-letter-link-up.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:52:33 GMTMy 18 month old daughter has all of a sudden decided that she no longer wants to sleep in her crib. I put her down and less than 2 hours later she is up screaming. I try rocking her, holding her and putting her back to bed but she just gets back up screaming. The only thing that keeps her from screaming all night long is sleeping in mommy/daddy's bed. Not a habit I want to start at all! I have tried letting her cry it out, but she will literally just cry and scream and never wear out. Then she is waking up our older children. Any advice? She has also decided that she doesn't want to eat at her high chair anymore. & that she will only eat off someone else's plate! If I put her in her high chair she just plays with the food/throws it on the floor and again with the screaming! This is the first time I have had to go through this because my older children are my (step) children and they were past this stage when I came in to their lives! HELP, please :) http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146674/18-month-old-sleeping-eating-habits.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:11:25 GMTGirl 13, given contraceptive implant at school in attempt to combat teenage pregnancies! Parents were furious today after discovering NHS managers have been giving their daughters contraceptive implants in school, without telling them. Continue reading HERE http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146643/contraceptives--teenagers.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:22 GMTI just had to share my disneyland photo shoot with some fellow bloggers :) Yes, I am a proud mama! haha http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146544/disneyland-photo-shoot.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:10:59 GMTI'm looking for topics for my weekly blog feature, Wordpress Wednesdays, so if you have issues or questions on Wordpress, please ask away and I will answer your questions in my weekly series. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do, there is lots of helpful information and tips! http://www.theresasheridan.com/blog/category/wordpress/ Thank you! http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146535/do-you-have-wordpress-questions-you-need-answers-for.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:43:19 GMTI have a friend who at 28 years old has been diagnosed with Parkinson's... I have been stunned by his diagnosis b/c he is SO YOUNG! I wanted to share his blog with you! http://shakin-not-stirred.blogspot.com/ http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146401/parkinsons-do-you-know-anyone.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:10 GMT We Are Going Red and Pink This Week on 24/7 MOMS Webcast “WATCH THE SHOW!” Join us as we chat about our 2012 Red and Pink Valentines day finds from traditions to decorating all on this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live webcast We air 2 Days each week at 2 different Times – Every Monday at 1:00 pm PST and each Tuesday at 7:00pm PST at www.247moms.com on your computer. 60 minutes of MOM fun, MOM Chat, MOM Giveaways, MOM ideas, MOM tips and so much more. This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - Red and Pink Valentines Day Fun - Simple Valentines Day Decorating and Crafts - Cool Classmate Exchange ideas - Mom Giveaways - Mom Time for chatting, winning and relaxing. The weekly mom addiction - once you watch us you will be hooked week after week. So, join us during one of our two shows every Monday at 1:00 pm PST and each Tuesday at 7:00pm PST right on your own MOMputer at www.247moms.com http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146377/everything-valentines-day-on-24-7-moms-webcast.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 19:13:25 GMT Here are some of the things we're doing: Write a "Things I Love about you," list for your spouse. Countdown to Valentine's Day--with ideas for each day! More to come! http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146339/what-are-you-doing-for-valentines-day.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:01 GMTWould you follow a fun, new blog run by a group of Gynecologists sharing information on the many topics involving Women's Reproductive Health? We're a group of Gynecologists preparing for the launch of our new blogsite <<GynoGroupie.com>> in the next 2 weeks! We'll address topics like heavy menstrual periods, endometriosis, pregnancy issues, contraception, std's...and many more of the topics/concerns that come up for patients everyday. For now, 'Like' our FB page for updates. Join in the conversation for information, networking, and fun! DrSuzyyHall http://www.facebook.com/gynogroupie http://www.facebook.com/find.drsuzyyhall http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146280/would-be-interested-in-a-site-run-by-gynecologists-sharing-information-on-womens-health-concerns.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:19:24 GMTMy husband and I are going away next weekend. we will be gone 48 hours and leaving our children in our home with my pastors daughter. what would you pay a 22 year old for watching 5 children ages 1,4,6,9 and 11 for 2 days. HELP! she says she is okay with whatever but that is hard http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146273/childcare-cost.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 07:35:44 GMTI work full time and its killing me trying to raise my family, work away from home and take care of all things I need to. Im stressed and its telling on my physically and I am desperately seeking for ways to make money so I can quit working full time. any suggestions? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146204/ways-to-make-money-from-home.htmlSun, 05 Feb 2012 18:47:32 GMTOne day a man saw an old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried, No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe; he looked poor and hungry. Continue reading HERE http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146187/what-goes-around-comes-around.htmlSun, 05 Feb 2012 17:25:56 GMT Looking for more followers and readers in your blogs? Exposure 99% weekday blog hop linky is open and is there to help you. It gives you the chance to Link up your Blogs, Reviews, Giveaways, Twitter, Facebook pages, G+ and many more. Wishing you a great week! http://nzeremm.blogspot.com/2012/02/exposure-99-weekday-blog-hop-is-on-come.html http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146179/exposure-99-week-day-blog-hop-is-on-come-link-up-for-more-readers-and-blog-followers.htmlSun, 05 Feb 2012 16:58:41 GMTDo you have ads on your blog? whats the best way to go to make money from your blog? I tried adsense but am looking into other options. also, what other ways are there to earn money from home??? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146113/making-money-from-your-blog.htmlSat, 04 Feb 2012 22:30:35 GMT Medieval Times is offering an awesome promotion for Valentines Day and a chance to win it for free!!! They have a new Facebook page and want to see it grow. Would you like their page? Pretty please!!! :) http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146075/medieval-times-dallas.htmlSat, 04 Feb 2012 16:29:17 GMTWhat do you think about all the recent hubbub re: Susan G. Komen and her organization supporting Planned Parenthood? I find it sad. For an organization who fights to save lives only to support another organization who takes lives. Seems a bit strange to me! What are your thoughts? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146041/susan-g-komen.htmlSat, 04 Feb 2012 01:36:55 GMT I've begun a second blog: The Teetering Book Stack It's all books -reviews, lists, recommendations for all ages. It's a fledgling right now, and I'd appreciate any support! It also has my reading list for 2012 (well, not the entire list yet - but I'm working on it :-) I'd appreciate any blog love you can find time to give it! ~Lisa http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/146018/books-anyone--).htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 19:45:49 GMT $20 Via Paypal -Rafflecopter http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145817/enter-to-win--$20-in-crazy-thursday-flash-cash-giveaway.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:16 GMT If you are wanting some fun 'themed' downloads for this month, here are several... PreK - 2nd grade sight words plus 47 word families Dolch Sight Words: Ideas for using the sight word section of the unit Art for Folders/Bulletin Boards Sight Words (PreK to 2nd Grade)Flashcards Word Families: Ideas for using the word family section of the unit Art for Folders/Bulletin Boards 47 Word Family flash cards Additional Valentine's Day Clip Art (Preview the above 'PreK - 2nd grade sight words plus 47 word families' here) Valentines Writing Paper This Valentine's Day download has 15 pages of writing paper for your students. Something for all levels! Valentine Graphing Activities Download comes complete with 3 complete activities: Unique Heart Butterfly Activity, Heart Character Activity, Candy Hearts Activity. (Great for Co-ops!) Valentines Number and Letter Cards With cute colorful 'Cupid Kids' holding the numbers and letters, your students will love Valentines Numbers and Letters! Students can practice number and letter recognition, matching upper and lower case letters, sequencing numbers and letters, create number sentences, practice spelling...and more! Multiplication Rummy Game (Valentines Edition) What better way to learn and practice multiplication facts! The set comes with 96 multiplication cards, 2 wild cards and instructions for game play. Craft: Heart Animals With this download, your kids can build a fish, bunny, kitty, penguin, pig and even a lady bug...all from hearts! Valentine Math for 1st Grade Designed for 1st grade but it can also be used for advanced Kindergarten or remedial 2nd grade. Skills covered: single digit addition (with and without carrying) double digit addition (with and without carrying / Sums to 20 / Sums to 30 / by 10s) even / odd recognition single digit subtraction double digit subtraction (with and without borrowing / numbers to 20 / numbers to 30) probability roman numerals patterns ordinal numbers in/out 'function' tables reading a pictograph (Preview pages from the last 6 downloads above here!) Valentine Sweet Math -n- More Fun black and white 'food-related' worksheets will help students with the following skills: Recognition of numbers and number words Counting Simple addition and subtraction Finding the missing number Comparing numbers (biggest / smallest) Finding differences Creating similarity Color by Number Tracing Coloring Cutting Matching V is for Valentine Bright colorful worksheets will help students with the following skills: Letter and number recogition (and writing) Tracing and Coloring Writing (manuscript and cursive) Finding differences Sorting and Matching Completing theme related vocabulary words (Missing vowels) Color by Number (Preview the last 2 downloads here!) All of these downloads are available on the Christian Home School Hub and do require a small $1 a year annual fee for platinum membership (required to download). Membership on the site is free and only those wanting to download are required to upgrade membership. To download, go to: ChristianHomeSchoolHub/Downloads/ValentinesDay http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145732/valentines-day-themed-downloads-for-your-kids.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 19:52:47 GMTHow do you deal with your kids when they talk back or lip off?? We have 3 kids 5,4 and 1.5 and our 5 yr old and 4yr old are pos at lipping off and talking back. we had an episode of it last night with our 4 yr old that got hubby and i talking and we really dont know how to handle it. We have tried time outs, spankings, soap/hot pepper on tounge, i even have tried asking them to "please resay that in a more appropriate way" and they just tell me "no", we have sent them to their room till they are ready to speak appropritly and that doesent phase them. Im just curious what others have tried and had success with. Thanks :) http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145676/talking-back-how-do-you-deal-with-it.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 12:49:43 GMTIm starting my journey today, what better time since ive been sick and havent been able to eat for three days! anyway, Im setting a major goal for the next year and wondered if you have any suggestions? I want to lose 70 lbs! Have you lost weight and know a great way? help me! Im hosting weight loss wednesday blog hops beginning today.... (a day early) link up and tell me the best way to lose weight, ideas, suggestions etc.. I need all the encouragement and help I can get! www.smithfamilyx6.blogspot.com http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145489/best-way-to-lose-weight.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:28:46 GMTwith just 6hrs of labor! Wow! http://world-news.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/30/10272860-nearly-14-pound-baby-boy-born-in-des-moines#comments http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145488/almost-14lb-baby-born-without-epidural-or-cesarean-.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:20 GMTthis week Im hosting a weight loss wednesday blog hop. jennifer has inspired me to work on losing weight and I decided to post about my progress weekly and if anyone else out there is doing the same,link up so that we can inspire, encourage and help each other! I will share recipes, if I lost or gained that week etc... www.smithfamilyx6.blogspot.com http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145379/weight-loss-wednesday-blog-hops.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:59:25 GMTI am getting ready to start a home daycare business in a couple of months. We are also expecting a baby late this summer. AND we are embarking on the journey of homeschooling in the fall! So much going on and so much change taking place in our house. If you are a daycare provider, a homeschooler, a mom, or just really good at organization, please send your ideas my way! We will have a room mostly designated to homeschooling so I do have (minimal) space to work with for that. My son will be starting the 5th grade (though working in some areas at closer to a 2nd grade level). Along those same lines, he is 10 and has many toys and activities that won't be appropriate for little hands. Do any of you have older kids along with much younger kids? How do you keep their activities safely separated while still letting them engage in free play and their own interests? Thank you for any ideas! :) http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145358/organizing-share-your-ideas-what-works-for-you.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 18:04:47 GMT http://theflammes.blogspot.com/2012/01/twitter-baby-product-giveaway.html http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145239/giveaway-party-yea.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 01:23:07 GMT Looking for more followers and readers in your blogs? Exposure 99% weekday blog hop linky is open, and is there to help you. It gives you the chance to Link up your Blogs, Reviews, Giveaways, Twitter, Facebook pages, G+ and many more. Wishing you a great week! http://nzeremm.blogspot.com/2012/01/exposure-99-weekday-blog-hop-is-on-come_29.html http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145207/exposure-99-week-day-blog-hop-is-on-come-link-up.htmlSun, 29 Jan 2012 17:37:10 GMTHi All, I'm a Texan (dallas area) and getting ready to move to Portland, OR. I would love to connect with any Portland bloggers out there! Amanda http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145109/any-portland-bloggers.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2012 18:54:40 GMTThe Reading Eggs program is successful because they make learning phonics and basic reading skills a truly enjoyable experience by turning learning to read into a series of fun games and activities with rewards along the way. Reading Eggspress then supports your child through the next stage of learning focusing on comprehension and grammar and is a great way for them to continue developing their reading skills. Continue.... Get Your FREE ACCESS HERE http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145106/5-weeks-free-access-to-the-reading-eggs-programs.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2012 18:18:03 GMTThe Reading Eggs program is successful because they make learning phonics and basic reading skills a truly enjoyable experience by turning learning to read into a series of fun games and activities with rewards along the way. Reading Eggspress then supports your child through the next stage of learning focusing on comprehension and grammar and is a great way for them to continue developing their reading skills. Continue.... Get Your FREE ACCESS HERE http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145105/5-weeks-free-access-to-the-reading-eggs-programs.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2012 18:15:33 GMTDo you get your toes stepped on like I have?... Www.somethingcomesfromnothing.blogspot.com http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145102/ouch.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2012 17:47:42 GMTMy blog is going into a whole new direction - and I love it. I won't abandon all the other things I write about, but my My Dream Home series and my interior design/decorating/DIY/organizing/crafts posts are a hit and I had to start a whole new page. Take a look :) Do you blog about decorating? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145070/do-you-blog-about-decorating-or-diy.htmlSat, 28 Jan 2012 03:33:24 GMT This is not a recipe ya'll, but it was a recipe for disaster! :) Do you have a favorite bread recipe for Valentine's Day? Last year I made heart -shaped rolls! http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145051/the-best-valentine-heart-shaped-bread-sticks.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 22:10:47 GMTI LOVE Valentine's day! It is just such a fun "holiday" ... I have a few fun plan for crafts with Colton - stuff to make for his classmates and I also made some quick printables. What are your Valentine's Day plans?? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145023/valentines-plans--projects--crafts.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 18:21:08 GMTI recently went through my cell phone and could not believe all the pictures I had on there! My last phone was dropped in an ice bucket by my ds and I LOST all my pictures - I was so sad .... so this time I sent them all to myself via email so I was sure to keep a copy! I just posted them on my blog ... what do you do with your cell phone pics?? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/145021/cell-phone-pictures---what-do-you-do-with-them.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 18:18:32 GMTI've been trying to make a weekly Chore List for the whole Family & cant pick a day to do Laundry. I feel like I do a load of Clothes everyday. Is it possible to do Laundry 1 day a week? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144886/is-it-possible.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 16:20:34 GMT $20 Via Paypal ( Rafflecopter) http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144858/enter-to-win--$20-today-in-crazy-thursday-flash-cash-giveaway.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 13:35:19 GMTUgh. Probably one of the most heated conversations between parents and kids, outside of curfews, is the The Great Chore Debate. To assign chores or not, and what to pay. To hopefully settle this once and for all, I have even resorted to a poll on my blog so unbiased people can tell me what is fair. Please take a minute and visit my quick survey. Any ideas? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144823/what-do-you-pay-for-chores.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 06:48:47 GMTYou hear this term all of the time now. But what exactly does organic mean? Share your thoughts and if you think using organic products are actually healthier for you. http://www.homecookedhealthy.com/2012/01/organics-101-what-is-organic-and-what-does-it-mean/ http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144779/organics-101-–-are-organic-products-healthier.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 22:48:32 GMTOkay so. I have a little boy who just turned 2 in December, and another baby boy due May 10th. Eventually, they're going to share a bedroom. Which means 2 year old is going to need to move from his crib to a toddler bed (not sure if crib converts to toddler bed, can't remember and can't find manual and would really rather not purchase another entire crib anyway) in time for that transition. I have no idea how to go about this. 2 year old LOVES his crib. I don't think he's going to take to the idea of a different bed very well. So how do we do this? Do we do it before the baby comes? Or after? Do we leave the crib up or take it down and then put it back up when it's time for the baby to move into the room? What if 2 year old gets angry when he sees the baby in a crib but he's in a bed? Or should we get a toddler bed and just put it in his room and let him keep sleeping in his crib for a while, and just let him "make friends" with the toddler bed before we take the crib away? I'm probably overthinking this and stressing out too much. It's just that my 2 year old has a history of making changes and adjustments very slowly, in his own timing, and does not do well when forced into transition, and he's facing a lot of changes in the coming year. New baby, toddler bed, hopefully potty training...it's a lot for a little guy, y'know? I just don't know what would be the best way to go about the toddler bed thing. http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144763/moving-to-toddler-bed-.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 20:14:09 GMTJoin my facebook group HERE for updates if you are interested in co-hosting our weekly giveaways! http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144704/join-us-in-our-crazy-thursday-flash-cash-giveaway.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:16:59 GMTIf you are a mom that loves organizing giveaways; join facebook group HERE to be part of our weekly giveaways. See you there! http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144598/join-facebook-group-to-benefit-from-our-weekly-giveaways.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 19:46:37 GMTIf you are interested in joining us in hosting $100 paypal giveaway, please show your interest by contacting me HERE. Enjoy your week.. http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144561/seeking-participants-in-$-100-paypal-giveaway.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 16:51:57 GMTWhat do you think? http://iamnotsuper-woman.blogspot.com/2012/01/rest-in-peace-or_24.html http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144542/joe-paterno-rest-in-peace-or.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:39:10 GMTLiving Healthy Means Living Stress Free But how do you do that? It’s such a simple idea but can be so difficult. Join guest blogger Tamery Stafford as she takes a funny, quirky look at living stress free: http://www.homecookedhealthy.com/2012/01/living-healthy-means-living-stress-free/ http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144508/how-are-you-living-stress-free.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 12:56:50 GMTCould someone from the LDS Church please look at this article and discuss it with me? I'm pretty sure Mormons still believe in polygamy. Am I wrong? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144432/the-lds-church-and-polygamy.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 22:44:25 GMTIt's so hard to know what I should prioritize and what I should let go some times. Prayer? Wisdom? How do you balance it all? http://theblogfrog.com/104191/forum/144412/how-to-do-it-all.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 20:04:55 GMT