http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/community/feeds/defaultThe latest discussions from the Busy Mommy Media Community - powered by BlogFrog(c) 2009, BlogFrog, INC. All rights reserved.5I have an 8 year old who used to love to write. Then he had a teacher rip up his work in front of the class because his handwriting wasn't good and since then he's convinced he can't write at all. I'm working on getting him past that but I'd love some tips for getting kids excited about writing. We're working on writing to several pen pals, have several fun writing prompts, and try and incorporate writing into our day. It seems to be the actual act of writing that he hates. He's much better if I let him type his work on the computer. How do you help your kids learn to love writing? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/145988/writing-tips-for-kids.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:17 GMTI NEVER imagined that deciding where or how to send my kids to school was going to be such an ordeal but it has been an enormous challenge. Beyond all the standard worries of bullying and general school safety, I have kids who work above grade level and one who has special needs and heath issues. We keep going back and forth between homeschooling and public school because I've been trying to figure out what works for my kids but I don't want to keep changing things up on them. How did you determine what was the best way to educate your kids? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/145889/schooling-decisions-as-a-parent---homeschool-vs-public.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 22:33:30 GMT Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us. I don't know about you, but this whole year has flown by for me. One of my favorite things about the holidays is having my kids do holiday themed crafts. What are your favorite Thanksgiving crafts and activities to do with your kids? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/134711/what-are-your-favorite-thanksgiving-crafts.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 17:14:11 GMT With three kids and a husband, I'm massively outnumbered in our house, which mean that I can not clean faster than they can mess up. There's just no way. I can either play the martyr and spend my days cleaning and nagging, or I can teach my kids to help keep the house clean (and avoid all of that extra frustration and resentment). The problem is, teaching kids how to clean can often be harder and more time consuming than simply doing it yourself. I keep reminding myself that one day they actually will be able to clean on their own, without me micromanaging every little detail, but that's only going to happen if I take the time to teach them now, while they are young. So how do you get kids to help clean? Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught and encouraged your kids to clean and be entered to win one of two prizes! First Prize: House Cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from GreatCleaners.com. Second Prize: A Copy of the Book Over 100 Helpful Household Hints With GreatCleaners.com Clean Club, you'll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you'll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join the Clean Club today! WamnWWantWant to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes! •First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com. •Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda With Greatcleaners.com Clean Club, you’ll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you’ll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join Clean Club today!Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes! •First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com. •Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda With Greatcleaners.com Clean Club, you’ll never have to shop for cleaning products again. With the simplicity of automatic shipments that fit your schedule and free shipping on every order, plus 25% off your first order, you’ll never have to be without your favorite, essential cleaning products. Click here to join Clean Club today!Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes! •First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com. •Second Prize: A copy of the book 101 Uses for Baking Soda Want to hand over cleaning to the experts? Tell us how you have taught your kids to clean for a chance to win one of two prizes! •First Prize: house cleaner for a day plus $100 in product from Greatcleaners.com. <div id="cke_pastebin" stylehttp://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/129398/how-to-get-kids-to-help-clean.htmlSun, 09 Oct 2011 03:00:10 GMT TV Show for moms by moms - Join in this week Do Kids all learn the same way? join us this week on 24/7 MOMS Live webcast and discover the different ways our children learn along with fun and simple school lunch ideas. Live streaming, Webcast, TV, Webinar, Vlogging, Live Chat whatever you want to call it join us this week and watch the Mom TV show on your computer right here on the 24/7 MOMS website. Two shows Two times 6pm PST or 8pm PST. Chatting, winning and being in the MOM know are what it is all about. Don't miss out join in the mom fun. This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - How Your Child Learns - Different Learning Styles - 10 Fun and Simple School Lunch Ideas - Giveaways Moms want The FUN begins each Tuesday night with 60 minutes of MOM Time on 24/7 MOMS Live The weekly mom addiction that once you watch - you will be hooked week after week. So, join us during one of our two shows at 6pm PST or 8pm PST right on your own MOMputer at www.247moms.com div.Section1 { -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; } Join the chat to WIN prizes Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live webcast http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/125623/join-us-tonight---24-7-moms-live-webcast-at-www247momscom-6pm--8pm-pst.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 23:45:20 GMT Need A New Ab workout that fits into your busy schedule? Check out the latest post - Flat Abs Fast! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/124935/new-post---flat-abs-fast-.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 16:54:30 GMT Join us for a LIVE video chat tonight at 8pm CT w/ edRover.com -an app to make local purchases that benefit your child's school! http://createchatter.tv http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/122532/live-video-chat-tonight---educational-app-for-fundraising-.htmlMon, 22 Aug 2011 23:39:17 GMT HI All! I am the health editor on Busy Mommy Media and I just wanted to ask you what topics you would like to read about on in the Health Section on Busy Mommy Media. I want to make sure that I am giving you all the information you need. Thanks Pam http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/121520/what-are-your-health-questions-.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 14:37:42 GMT BlogHer is always a whirlwind. I feel like I was just preparing for my trip and already I'm home and working on unpacking. BlogHer seemed to go by so quickly for me this year. My energy level was low and I didn't go to quite as many parties as I did last year but I had some great experiences meeting with some amazing bloggers. What did you take away from BlogHer? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/120405/what-did-you-take-away-from-blogher-2011.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 05:22:54 GMT Has the School bell rung again for your kids? When is the first day of school? Don't forget TONIGHTS Back To School Bash of giveaways Join us Tonight 7pm PST/ 9pm CTS / 10pm EST right here at www.247moms.com for the 24/7 MOMS LIVE Back to school Giveaway Bash -(TV show on your computer). Invite your MOM friends to meet you online tonight at the 24/7 MOMS bash and let's celebrate a new school year with 2 hours of the MUST have products as your kids head back to school. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/120276/has-the-school-bell-rung--tonight-big-giveaway-bash.htmlTue, 09 Aug 2011 15:42:04 GMT Not sure if this might interest any moms in the community, but thought I would share. Tonight (August 8th) at 8 pm CT (9 pm ET) on CreateChatter™ TV, we are chatting with ABCMouse.com®, an online educational curriculum for Preschool through Kindergarten aged children. An excellent resource for parents wanting to get a head start on education! We would love for you to join us tonight! It's simple: Check out the ABCMouse website (http://www.abcmouse.com). Gather up your questions you would like to ask. Join us at CreateChatter TV (http://createchatter.tv) to discuss and ask your questions. A few notes: We use Ustream to broadcast our live show. Everyone can view the show on our site, but in order to participate in the chat, Ustream requires you to have an account. If you do not have a Ustream account, while watching the show, please send your questions through a PM to the CreateChatter TV profile. For those viewers that do have a Ustream account, no need to go to Ustream to watch. You can watch right from our website, click on Live Now, and once in the chat room, start typing, hit enter, and the login will pop up - you are able to participate! Please stop by and enjoy! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/120150/chat-tonight-with-abcmousecom.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 23:01:10 GMT We want to make sure and meet up with as many of you as we can during BlogHer. If you are going to be attending, I'd love it if you would share your blog url and Twitter ID. Thanks! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/118429/whos-going-to-blogher.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 19:34:19 GMT I consider myself a fairly frugal and financially responsible person, but getting here has required a steep learning curve. Now I'm working to teach my children how to be financially successful while they are young so they don't have to take quite as long to figure things out as I did. Know what you are spending. You can't cut back on your spending if you don't know what your outgo is to start with. Tracking your spending can be a daunting task for most of us. Create a plan to track your spending in detail for one month so you have a better idea of what you need to budget. Be sure and take into account seasonal bills like Christmas spending and auto registration renewal. Never pay late fees. Late fees can add up very quickly. No one wants to waste money on fees. Keep track of when your payments are due so you can be sure and make all your payments on time. If you are having trouble keeping track of everything, try an online system like Manilla to alert you when you have a bill due. If you do end up with a late fee, most companies will be willing to refund one fee a year if you give them a call and let them know what the problem is. Know the difference between needs and wants. It's easy to convince yourself that you need that brand new car or you need some new shoes but buying too many extras can clutter up your house and ruin your budget. Get into the habit of asking yourself whether you really need something before making a purchase. More often than not, you'll probably discover that the purchase isn't necessary. Take advantages of sales. Living a more frugal lifestyle does not mean that you need to give up everything you love. If you keep an eye out for sales, free events, and promotional offers you can actually enjoy more than you did when your spending was higher. In my family, we are avid coupon users. I set my kids to work cutting coupons for me. They love being involved and it's great for their small motor skills. Don't skimp on insurance. It's tempting to save a bit of money by going with a cheaper car insurance policy or going without medical insurance but by doing that, you're running a huge risk. A medical emergency has the potential to bankrupt you if you don't have adequate insurance so don't skimp on a good policy. If you can't get great medical insurance through your employer, look into a private policy. Cut out the extras. We've worked hard to scale back our monthly bills. We don't watch much T.V. so we cut out our cable service and opted for Netflix instead. We limit the meals we eat out each month and try and use coupons when we do. If you take an honest look at your monthly expenses, you can probably find at least a few that you really don't need and probably won't miss. Take time to educate yourself about finances. If you had told me 10 years ago to read a financial book I would have laughed at you. Over the years I've realized that I needed more information than I had to succeed so I've taken the time to educate myself. Some of my favorite financial experts are Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey and their books are a surprisingly easy read. What tips can you share from your own financial successes and failures? Manilla wants to know and is giving away a Spa Day worth $500 to one lucky person that tries their household account management site this month! Get control of your finances and relax knowing all your bills and statements are organized in one secure online place! It's simpler and free! Try Manilla today and Win! How to Enter: 1. Sign up with Manilla 2. Link one or more household, financial, subscription or rewards account within Manilla 3. Come back and leave a comment telling me you signed up and share a tip from your own financial success and failures!http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/117618/$500-spa-day-giveaway-7-tips-for-financial-success.htmlMon, 25 Jul 2011 02:00:12 GMT The Healthy Moms Magazine is excited to partner with Amy McCready , founder of Positive Parenting Solutions to offer a free live training webinar on Monday, July 25th from 9-10 PM EASTERN Time. The session is…Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling and Amy McCready promises that we’ll walk away with concrete tools we can use the next day and see results. I know you'll be especially interested in learning the 5 R’s of Fair and Effective Consequences. You can view, hear, and interact with Amy similar to that of an on-site seminar. Participants are not required to have a webcam. Please visit our blog for more details on how to sign up for this free event. I promise it will be inspiring and helpful if you are having difficulty with your children. Do you have any parenting tips you want to share? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/116781/how-do-you-get-kids-to-listen-without-nagging,-reminding-or-yelling.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 14:54:31 GMT I never considered myself a business person. Most of my career has been focused on the education field. Sometimes our lives take interesting turns though and we find ourselves on a path that we didn't originally plan on taking. Despite the fact that I didn't originally plan on working in the business world, I've been fascinated by it, and one of the things I love most is working with the smaller local businesses and helping them to succeed in a world that is constantly changing. I try and personally support local businesses whenever I can, which has the added benefit of helping me discover a few gems that would have ordinarily remained hidden. Local businesses have a tough time, especially in this economy, and I know many of our readers are small business owners (whether they run an online business or do business in their local community). Intuit is helping small businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve their dreams by awarding $25,000 each month to a local business! You can nominate your own favorite local business (or your own business) and help them succeed. Votes are like raffle tickets so the more votes a business has the more chances they have to win so don't forget to vote for the business you love once they've been nominated. I was actually amazed at how many of my favorite local businesses had already been nominated - including one of our favorite community theatre groups. My own business has been filled with ups and downs but it's given me a wonderful way to stay home with my children while doing something I love. I always love hearing about moms who are able to turn their passions into a career, so I’m curious to know: What dream business would you love to start? By replying you will be entered to win an iPad 2! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Intuit’s Love A Local Business competition. The opinions and text are all mine. Contest runs July 6 to August 9, 2011. A random winner will be announced by August 11, 2011. Official Contest Rules http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/116656/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-start-a-business.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 02:00:10 GMT Tonight on 24/7 MOMS - Time to Travel, Time to Camp @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Get hooked, Get Addicted, Get 24/7 MOMS Live every Tuesday night. Join in the mom fun as moms from all around the country turn on their computers and watch the show created by moms for moms Tune in to www.247moms.com this Tuesday night at 6pm PST or 8pm PST - chat, win prizes and be in the MOM know This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - Kids Can Travel with Amy Savage of Travel-Tot.com - One Dozen Family Camping Adventure tips and tricks. @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - Fun giveaways just for moms The weekly mom addiction that once you watch - you will be hooked week after week So, join us during one of our two shows at 6pm PST or 8pm PST right on your own MOMputer at www.247moms.com div.Section1 { } Join the chat to WIN prizes Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live webcast http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/113117/travel--camping-tips-tonight-on-24-7-moms.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 22:42:37 GMT For most moms trying to juggle parenthood, work responsibilities, household maintenance, and all the other crazy demands on our time, organizing your finances is probably about as appealing as ripping your toenails out one at a time. The good news is there are tools available to simplify the process and once your finances are under control, everything else in your life usually feels just a little bit easier. The bad news? Many of the tools designed to make your life easier can actually complicate things. Paperless billing? How many of you have had bills show up in your junk folder and end up having to pay late fees on payments you didn't realize were due. Online banking? Great in theory but if you are like many families out there you have accounts at multiple banks and have to log into several sites to get a good look at all your finances. Last month I got a sneak peek into Manilla, a new household account organization site, and I've been excited about the potential this has to simplify my financial organization. Manilla is designed as a one stop shop for all your financial needs. It puts all your accounts in one place (right down to your magazine subscriptions) and even provides free lifetime storage of all your account statements and bills! I love paying my bills online but it is a bit overwhelming to remember different usernames and passwords for every account that I have. Manilla puts everything in one place, which means only one password for you. You can manage and pay your bills directly from Manilla. Manilla is completely free to the consumer. They earn money by charging each provider a small fee that comes out of what they are saving on stamps and printing paper bills. What does that mean to you? No pushy ads trying to get you to sign up for offers every time you log in. The site has a nice clean look so you can get in, pay your bills, and get back to your life. One of the first things I want to know before I hand over my financial information is how secure is it? Fortunately, the Manilla team has some great credibility. Started by the Hearst Corporation, Manilla is run by CEO George Kliavkoff and has relationships with some of the top financial institutions including, American Express, Capital One, Chase, and more. Plus, in June they are doing an amazing Giveaway: one lucky new user will win $1,000 cash to pay their bills! Get organized and be entered to win $1,000 cash to pay your bills! How to Enter: 1. Sign up with Manilla 2. Link one or more household, financial, subscription or rewards account within Manilla 3. Come back and leave a comment telling me you signed up and how Manilla can save you time! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Manilla. The opinions and text are all mine.  Contest runs June 7-30, 2011.  Winner must be signed up with Manilla with at least one account linked to win. A random winner will be selected by July 1, 2011.  Official Contest Rules http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/112954/are-you-on-top-of-your-finances---win-$1000-to-pay-your-bills.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 02:00:10 GMT With so many awesome "educational" (or so I tell myself) games available on the computer and in the form of phone apps, how do you monitor access to it all for your kids? Although it may not be entirely true, I find that I tell myself that these options are "better" than a video when I need to get stuff done, but the habit is creating little tech monsters in our home! I was excited to recently discover Zoodles.com as a way of limiting the time, violence, and control content for my kids. It's free, and has been a lifesaver... like a way of kid-proofing my computers, phones, and tablet! Here's a link to my full review of Zoodles, with a chance to win a free month of Premium Service - Enter by 6/15, 1 pm PST! http://mamaneedsmaintenance.com/?p=333 What do you do in your household keep computer/phone playtime under control? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/110481/how-do-you-control-computer-phone-game-time-with-your-kids.htmlMon, 13 Jun 2011 05:12:34 GMT We started our summer vacation with a move so we're still recovering from that, but I'm hoping to banish TV and video games for most of the summer. So far, my kids have discovered that they love board games. Monopoly had a long run with my kids but it's been replaced by Clue and Battleship. We went out and bought new bike helmets tonight hoping that the kids will spend more time outside and hopefully we can increase our fitness level as a family. What are your plans to keep your kids entertained this summer? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/109609/how-are-you-planning-on-keeping-your-kids-entertained-this-summer.htmlWed, 08 Jun 2011 04:29:47 GMT Extreme Fun on 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast - Tuesday Night The sun may be out but the moms are watching 24/7 MOMS Live every Tuesday night at 6pm PST or 8pm PST - Chatting, winning and being in the MOM know are what it is all about. Don't miss out join in the mom fun. This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - Skate Board FUN and Safety with DaddyO's Board Room owner Jon Coulombe - Moms Need to KNOW when sending your kids off to overnight camp - Hear where 24/7 MOMS is going this summer it's all SWEET - Giveaways for MOMS The FUN begins each Tuesday night with 60 minutes of MOM Time on 24/7 MOMS Live The weekly mom addiction that once you watch - you will be hooked week after week So, join us during one of our two shows at 6pm PST or 8pm PST right on your own MOMputer at www.247moms.com div.Section1 { } Join the chat to WIN prizes ( instructions are posted at www.247moms.com every Tuesday at 5pm PST) http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/108419/extreme-fun-tonight-on-24-7-moms.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 21:26:04 GMT Last month Kenmore asked for my biggest household challenge and in our house, our biggest challenge is definitely finding the time to get dinner on the table. Between our busy schedule, my life trying to balance parenting, managing the home, and being a work at home mom life is hectic. This month, I'm sharing my Genius Tip on how I overcame that challenge and saved dinnertime at our house! Kenmore is on the search for everyday genius & each month they are giving away $3,000 in Kenmore gift certificates and a chance to have the best Genius Tip turned into an Ad! Enter your Genius Tip Today! So how did I do it? I delegated! I put dinnertime in my kids (apparently very capable) hands. I know. You think I'm crazy. My kids may be only 7, 5, and 3 but they can really be a HUGE help when I let them be. Now I'm a big fan of letting kids actually help cook dinner - but that honestly isn't a huge time saver for me with the ages my kids are right now. I have to save all the "helping" for when I have a bit more time on my hands. What does save me time, is having my kids help choose what I'm cooking for dinner each night. I get stuck in such a dinner rut trying to come up with meal ideas every single night of the week and I end up wasting so much time meal planning. I pulled out a stack of cookbooks and set my kids loose. They each picked 1-2 meals they wanted to try out of the cookbooks I had and my oldest wrote down the ingredients I needed to buy to make the meals (which was fantastic writing practice and he didn't even know it). The result? My kids were thrilled to death to try some new recipes because they had helped pick them out and I didn't have to spend the time to plan my menu for the week. What is your Genius Tip? Kenmore wants to know, and is giving away up to $3,000 in Gift Certificates and a chance to have the best Genius Tip turned into a TV Ad! Visit their Facebook page and enter today! Share your quick genius tip with us: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kenmore. The opinions and text are all mine. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/105291/kenmore-genius-tip-how-did-i-save-dinnertime.htmlThu, 12 May 2011 03:30:10 GMT My mom is British so I probably can't admit that I didn't stay up to watch the royal wedding. Most of my family stayed up late and had tea parties but I just can't function without sleep. I have been watching some of the recaps online today though and I want to know what you think? I wasn't overly impressed with the dress. It was pretty but not as elaborate as I'd expect in the royal wedding and was it just me or was Catherine making weird faces during the ceremony? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/103029/did-you-stay-up-to-watch-the-royal-wedding-what-did-you-think.htmlFri, 29 Apr 2011 15:17:42 GMT MOTHER PENDANT SILVER BP FINISH Limited edition bamboopink pendants for the special women in your life. Perfect for Mother's Day! Order NOW at www.bamboopink.net/smith to ensure delivery on time for Mother's Day! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/102720/mothers-day-gift-ideas.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 23:28:33 GMT http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/102719/mothers-day-gift-ideas.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 23:27:28 GMT When it comes to putting dinner on the table, there are always going to be challenges. In our family, our biggest struggle is keeping meals exciting. My kids are nearly fearless eaters but for some reason they just won't eat anything twice. Forget leftovers! If I cook something while they still remember eating it the previous time I'm sure to get all kinds of complaints. While I like variety in my dinner as much as the next person, at the end of the day when I'm tired and burned out, the last thing I want to do is be creative in the kitchen. Stay tuned next month to read my Genius Tip on how I beat this challenge! Share your biggest kitchen challenge with us below. For a chance to win the new iPad2, 'like' Kenmore on Facebook and let us know in your reply. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kenmore. The opinions and text are all mine. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/102556/what-is-your-biggest-challenge-in-the-kitchen.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 08:00:11 GMT Everything Easter Extravaganza - On Tonights Live Webcast Spring is in the air and 24/7 MOMS is hosting their annual Easter Extravaganza web show this week on 24/7 MOMS live Webcast (TV show on your computer) Join us Tuesday Night TWO SHOWS at 6pm PST/ 9pm EST AND 8pm PST / 11pm EST at www.247moms.com For The BIG Easter Extravaganza show 24/7 MOMS Live the show created by Moms just for Moms. This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: - EGGciting Easter Fun - Dozens of Easter Ideas - EGGscellent Easter Giveaways @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } The #1 MOM webcast goes live every Tuesday night 6pm PST or 8pm PST at www.247moms.com Put your kids to bed - Grab a hot cup of your favorite beverage - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes (instructions are posted at www.247moms.com every Tuesday at 5pm PST) Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOhttp://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/99684/everything-easter-extravaganza-on-tonights-24-7-moms.htmlTue, 12 Apr 2011 21:31:28 GMT The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new car seat guidelines last week. The new recommendations are that infants remain rear facing until their 2nd birthday or until they hit the maximum height and weight for their car seat – which could extend well beyond the second birthday. The new recommendations also say that children should remain in a booster seat until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, which usually happens somewhere between 8 and 12 years of age. My son is almost 8 and most of his friends no longer ride in a booster seat. Until recently, my son was still in a 5 point harness so we don't have any plans to move him out of a booster seat anytime soon. I've had several car seat safety techs check him out and tell me that he would not be safe riding in a seat belt alone. Unfortunately, my kids were recently in a rollover car accident and I'm so glad that my kids were all in car seats. We've received many comments from parents who think we are being over protective or believe that older kids should not have to ride in a booster seat because it isn't cool anymore. I'm thrilled that the AAP has updated their car seat safety guidelines. What do you think of the new recommendations? Join us on Monday, March 28, 2011 for a #MomStorm Twitter party to talk about the new car seat safety recommendations with Sunshine Kids! RSVP to win great prizes. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/94801/what-do-you-think-of-the-new-car-seat-recommendations.htmlSun, 27 Mar 2011 21:38:16 GMT Tonight on 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast (TV on your computer) It's Fun, It's Free, It's Fabulous and It all begins each Tuesday Night - 24/7 MOMS Live webcast TWO SHOWS at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST AND 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com 24/7 MOMS Live the show created by Moms just for Moms. (TV on your computer) This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - Recording Artist Jenn Alexander "Seasons of Life" - Is your Family prepared? Tips to Creating Family Emergency Kits - Fabulous MOM Giveaways Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes We go live every Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST and 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/90873/tonight-on-24-7-moms-live-webcast.htmlTue, 22 Mar 2011 22:34:53 GMT This week on 24/7 MOMS - Two NIGHTS Two SHOWS Two NIGHTS Two SHOWS - Join us either Tuesday night or Wednesday night on 24/7 MOMS Live as we chat With Rebecca Knowlden author of On the UpSide. Hope for Parents....Success for the child with Autism. and then we will keep it simple with our Top 10 Time saving tips for moms It all begins at Tuesday Night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST OR Wednesday night at 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com 24/7 MOMS Live the show created by Moms just for Moms. (TV on your computer) This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - Rebecca Knowlden author of On the UpSide @font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } . Hope for Parents…Success for the Child with Autism - Trisha's 10 Time Saving Tips For Moms - Mom Chat - Fun MOM Giveaways Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes We go live every Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST or Wednesday night at 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/83030/this-week-on-24-7-moms---2-nights-2-shows.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2011 22:43:26 GMT Reminder: Today we start back up with Tutorial & Thrifty Treasures Tuesday! Come one, Come all! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/82869/tutorial--thrifty-treasures-tuesday.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2011 11:53:36 GMT Got Kids - Time For Manners 101 on This weeks Live Webcast Got Kids? Join us either Tuesday night or Wednesday night on 24/7 MOMS Live as we chat With Arden Clise of Clise Etiquette as she chats to us on the" Five manners your kids need to succeed" and then discover some FUN ideas and games to help you teach manners to your kids during our Keep It Simple Segment. @font-face { font-family: "Times"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }h2 { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.Heading2Char { font-family: Times; font-weight: bold; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } It all begins at Tuesday Night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST OR Wednesday night at 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com 24/7 MOMSLive the show created by Moms just for Moms. (TV on your computer) This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - Arden Clise the" Five manners your kids need to succeed" - FUN ideas and games to teach manners to your kids - Best Pancakes in the World according to Trisha - Great MOM Giveaways Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes We go live every Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST or Wednesday night at 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/81822/got-kids-time-for-manners-101-on-24-7-moms-live-webcast.htmlTue, 22 Feb 2011 21:59:14 GMT I'm starting to realize that my kids don't really understand that they need to help take care of our home and I'm having visions of how bad the teenage years are going to be if I don't nip that in the bud right now. Do your kids have chores? Do you give them an allowance for their chores or is it just expected? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/81262/do-your-kids-have-chores.htmlSat, 19 Feb 2011 17:34:09 GMT I'm ready to make some changes to improve my health and increase my energy (and honestly if one more person asks me when my baby is due I'm going to start begging plastic surgeons to have pity on me). I realize that one of the best places to start is to increase the amount of water I'm drinking. I used to be really good about this but as life got busier I've kind of gotten out of the habit. I generally drink more when I'm using a straw so I'm going to try and do more of that. Do you have any tricks that you use to drink more water? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/80936/easy-tips-to-drink-more-water.htmlThu, 17 Feb 2011 16:05:04 GMT I am so excited about this giveaway! I really need a new pump with a new Baby on the way :) http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/80789/medela-giveaway.htmlWed, 16 Feb 2011 19:25:27 GMT Valentines Day can be such a fun holiday, whether you go all out or make it a simple affair. We've listed a few of our favorite Valentines Day craft on Busy Mommy Media but we want to hear about yours. Do you have a favorite Valentines Day craft or tradition? Share your idea or link with us here. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/79409/what-are-your-favorite-valentines-day-crafts-and-traditions.htmlWed, 09 Feb 2011 01:48:44 GMT This Week On 24/7 MOMS -Motherhood the new MBA Is Motherhood really the new MBA join us this Tuesday night and find out when Author Shari Storm chats to us at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST OR 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com. We will also discover new Out of the , lunch box ideas to pack in your kids lunches. 24/7 MOMS Live the show created by Moms for Moms. (TV on your computer). This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } - Motherhood The New MBA - Our of the Lunchbox ideas for your kids - Fun MOM Giveaways - MOM Chatting Time Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channelwww.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes We go live every Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST or 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/79371/join-us-tonight-to-find-out-if-motherhood-is-the-new-mba.htmlWed, 09 Feb 2011 00:07:30 GMT I'm getting ready to head out to Toy Fair next week so I've been thinking a lot about what types of toys drive me crazy and which ones I just absolutely love. What are your favorite toys? What features do you look for in a toy and what features are an automatic turn off? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/78689/what-are-your-favorite-toys.htmlFri, 04 Feb 2011 20:47:04 GMT If you are hosting a giveaway on your blog, share it with us here so everyone can enter. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/78675/are-you-hosting-a-giveaway-on-your-blog.htmlFri, 04 Feb 2011 19:35:17 GMT We are Going Red, White and Pink on This Weeks 24/7 MOMS Live We are going Red, White and Pink this week on 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast as we bring LOVE in the house with Valentines celebration fun. Join us this Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST OR 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com for the MOM show created just for MOMS. (TV on your computer) This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features: @font-face { font-family: Cambria; } P.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman" } LI.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman" } DIV.MsoNormal { FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman" } DIV.Section1 { page: Section1 } - Red, White and Pink Ideas For Valentines Day - Sweet Celebrations, Treats and Crafts - Lovely MOM Giveaways - MOM Chatting Time Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us. Join the chat to WIN prizes We go live every Tuesday night at 7pm PST/ 10pm EST or 9pm PST / 12am EST at www.247moms.com Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/76929/valentines-celebration-fun-tonight-on-24-7-moms.htmlTue, 25 Jan 2011 20:50:14 GMT Today the article we did on the Nissan LEAF was picked up by Engadget, Auto Blog Green, and Treehugger. While the traffic was exciting, some of the comments people were making on YouTube and the other sites shocked me. I’m amazed at the number of people commenting and telling me to take my 7 year old out of a car seat. I spoke with a car seat safety expert who told me that she rarely sees kids under 10 who are safe riding without a booster so my son will be in at least a booster until he hits a safe weight and size. How long do you keep your kids in car seats/boosters? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/71901/how-long-do-you-keep-your-kids-in-car-seats-boosters.htmlThu, 30 Dec 2010 05:48:55 GMT As my kids are getting older I’m trying to be better about developing our own family traditions. I had a counselor that I worked with at my old job tell me that one of the best things you can do for kids is decorate for the holidays because it helps them understand the passage of time and teaches them to have a passion for life. We’re getting ready to pull out our holiday decorations so I’m starting to think about what traditions we want to start as a family. What are your favorite holiday traditions? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/67483/what-are-your-favorite-holiday-traditions.htmlTue, 30 Nov 2010 02:23:56 GMT I didn’t go out shopping on Black Friday but my husband goes every year. We got some pretty good deals on toys at Target and I got some deals on Amazon. We weren’t looking for any real high ticket items but we saved a pretty good amount on the things we were looking for. What was your best deal on Black Friday? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/67104/what-deals-did-you-get-on-black-friday.htmlSat, 27 Nov 2010 18:51:50 GMT I used to be so good about doing holiday activities with my kids but as life gets busier, that seems to be the first thing to go. Kids really remember the time that you spend with them, especially during the holidays, so I’m trying to set aside time to do some fun holiday crafts and activities with them. What are your favorite Thanksgiving activities to do with your kids? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/65841/what-are-your-favorite-thanksgiving-activities-to-do-with-your-kids.htmlFri, 19 Nov 2010 15:52:26 GMT Christmas shopping can easily kill your family budget if you don’t have a plan in place. I try and start shopping early so I can take advantages of deals as I find them. That also takes away some of the stress of trying to pay for everything at once. How do you budget for holiday gifts and what tricks do you have to make your holiday purchases a bit more gentle on your budget? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/64764/how-do-you-budget-for-holiday-gifts.htmlMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:29:06 GMT It really depends on what you want to eat for Thanksgiving but it can cost a lot extra at the grocery. Here's what I do..... I plan a small meal for my house. I buy my turkey on sale. I got my turkey yesterday for $0.49 cents a pound. The store I bought it at had a deal that you had to buy $20 worth of groceries to get that price. I found several things on sale at that store that I needed and would use to make that deal work. They had ground chuck on sale for $1.59 a pound and I was buyingt hat anyways for the month. I ended up getting a 13 pound turkey for $6. I also like to plan a few sides that everyone likes. We have mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, dressing, and a broccoli casserole. I found alot of items to make those things on sale aready. We also have cranberry sauce and rolls that I make homemade. I also only make one dessert and it uses things I have in my pantry already. My kids are quite happy with this meal. We also have enough for leftovers with this meal. I will go back and get another turkey on sale to have in my freezer for another meal later that will help woth my grocery bill later. Getting things on sale and making leftovers for the meal makes it more affordable for me. So, what do you do to make thanksgiving fit into your grocery budget? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/63082/how-do-you-make-thanksgiving-fit-into-you-grocery-budget-.htmlSun, 07 Nov 2010 10:37:23 GMT With the recent arrival of my 3rd daughter I've found myself once again trying to remain as productive as possible in my WAHM positions while tending to children; and three instead of two is taking some getting to use to for me! So I want to know, how do you keep your kids busy while you work? Please do tell! Need some tips yourself? Check out my new post at Busy Mommy Media, 3 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy While Working From Home! http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/62124/how-do-you-keep-the-kids-busy-while-you-work.htmlWed, 03 Nov 2010 05:34:42 GMT http://burcikos.blogspot.com/2010/10/no-rules-saturday-bloghop-3.html Hi All, You know the rules.. No rules! Just enter your link and make new friends.. But don't forget to follow me too! ;) Linky will be opened until Monday... http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/61577/no-rules-saturday-bloghop-3-.htmlSat, 30 Oct 2010 20:50:31 GMT So, what is everyone's plans for the Halloween weekend? Do you have family traditions for Halloween? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/61536/what-are-your-familys-halloween-traditions.htmlSat, 30 Oct 2010 15:27:10 GMT My kids don’t have too much of a sweet tooth (me, on the other hand, that’s a different story) but they definitely eat more candy than they usually do on Halloween. I’ve heard parents who trade their kids’ candy for a toy, limit candy to a certain number of pieces a day, or just make it a free for all. Do you ration your kids’ Halloween candy? http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/61534/do-you-ration-your-kids’-halloween-candy.htmlSat, 30 Oct 2010 15:22:16 GMT I love making homemade pizza. Wondered if anyone else had a pizza dough recipe that their family loved and if you would share it. Also what are your favorite toppings for your homemade pizza. http://theblogfrog.com/1334479/forum/60026/homemade-pizza.htmlThu, 21 Oct 2010 16:26:49 GMT