The Mommy Blog Melinda Roberts is a pioneer, founding TheMommyBlog.net in 2002 to capture fleeting family moments. She's a single mom to 3 children and worked in the nonprofit sector for 12 years before focusing on her writing. She's a key influence in the area of moms and the internet. She flaunts her flaws and keeps her "real mom" quotient high, while founding a design … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas Moms
It's hard to believe it's that time of year again. As much as I hate to admit it I have a love-hate relationship with the Christmas season. Granted the "hate" part of the relationship is very mild and the "love" part wins the tug-of-war by a long shot overall. The commercialization of Christmas has been so intense for such a long time now that it only moderately disgusts me … [Read more...]
Microwave Water Safely
This information has made it around via emails passed from friend to friend and I'm posting the information here just in case you were unaware of the dangers of trying to boil water in your microwave. Dangers of Microwaving Water A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. Like he had done many times before he took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to … [Read more...]
We Have Our 3 Winners of the Shorts Movie Gear!
Thank you everyone for making this contest the biggest we've had! We had nearly 100 moms, dads, and kids, submit their comments and emails in the hopes of winning. Sure wish we could send out prizes to each and everyone of you! Drum roll please... Our Grand Prize Winner is: Molly Capel Molly's four boys; Andrew, Sam, Mikey, and Joshua will be getting a nice treat from mom … [Read more...]
Max Spaniel Contest
Max Spaniel is a new childrens book from David Catrow, beloved illustrator of the energetic Doggone Dogs and I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More, comes an equally entertaining picture book for young adventurers! Catrow’s text is simple and sparing, allowing his fantastic illustrations to shine brilliantly. The sketch and watercolor artwork is colorful and alive with movement and … [Read more...]