Parenting

How Does Fear Change the Way You Parent?

March 9, 2010 · 1 Comment

In 2009 we had a child pass away, were told our 4 year old very likely had a brain tumor, and my husband and 6 year old son nearly drowned in a boating accident. It wasn’t a good time for us. Today, 3 out of my 4 children are healthy and strong but the fear that I experienced during that time in my life continues to play a part in the way that I parent my children and the choices that I make for them every day. Parenting is scary business. Any first time mom holding a fragile newborn will tell you that fear is at the top of her list of emotions. My list of fears could fill a book and range from... [Read the full story]

Photography

Choosing a Digital Camera

March 1, 2010 · 2 Comments

I have been a photographer for over sixteen years. During this time, I have used 35mm and medium format film cameras as well as digital cameras. I have owned many brands, including Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Kodak. One benefit of this experience is a certain expertise when shopping for a new camera. I have learned what I want and need in a camera, as well as what to avoid. However, for people without similar experience in photography can find that making a decision on the right camera can be difficult. I walked into a local consumer electronics store and was overwhelmed by the number... [Read the full story]

Cookbook Reviews

Hungry Monkey Book Review (Giveaway)

March 10, 2010 · 18 Comments

Full disclosure: I asked for this book. I was given a free copy to review but I actively sought it out when it was published because I was already a fan of Matthew Amster-Burton’s blog, Roots and Grubs, and I was very much looking forward to reading his book. I wasn’t disappointed. While it is a cookbook, it is also part memoir of his experiences teaching his daughter Iris to eat and learning to look at food in new ways while doing so. Amster-Burton and his wife were already foodies (and very big fans of cheese) when Iris joined their family. Upon learning of her impending arrival... [Read the full story]

Health

Get Fit Mondays – 3/15/2010

March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

In my constant wandering on the Internet I have discovered a number of wonderful fitness websites. And it occurred to me that not everyone has time to search all of these different sites to try to get all the great tips. So I have decided to start a weekly recap of what’s going on in the fitness blogosphere! You can come by Busy Mommy Media every Monday to see what’s going on around the web. I will post links to some articles that I really enjoyed. Please feel free to follow these blogs. You are also welcome to come back and tell us what you thought of these blogs. Mommy Fitness Blogs –... [Read the full story]

Design

Decorating a Child’s Bedroom – Old Time Rock and Roll

March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Sometimes it can be hard to find bedding, a room, and a theme that can grow with your child. As fun as it is to dream about the different kinds of rooms we would like our children to have, bringing them to life can be time consuming and involve a lot of hard work. Choosing a Design Theme for a Child’s Bedroom We recently purchased some bunk beds, and I wanted to redo my son’s room, but was stumped on a theme. Something like trains or transportation seemed too young, and sports seemed too popular. I like each of my children to have a room that is unique to them—that says something... [Read the full story]

Mommy Tech

Tech in School – Are your Kids Protected?

February 26, 2010 · 1 Comment

Technology has quickly become a staple in our educational systems. You would have a hard time finding a classroom in any school across the US that does not have a computer either in each classroom or a computer lab for students to access, regardless if it is high school or elementary. Schools are even handing out laptops and netbooks to their students and the hardbound textbooks are becoming as extinct as the dinosaurs. But is all of this a good thing? We can spend hours and hours debating the relevancy and ramifications of tech in our classrooms, but the questions will still remain! And,... [Read the full story]

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Walgreens Coupon Matchups 3/14

Here are the weekly Walgreens deals! Head on over to Coupon Teacher to find the monthly deals, grocery store deals, and giveaways! Full Line Of Revlon Cosmetics And Implements 40 % off, Get $5RR wyb $10 $2/1 2/21 SS = as low as free after coupon and RR Colgate Advanced Enamel Strength or Sensitive Toothpaste,...

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Mushroom Almond Pate

This amazing Mushroom Almond Pate is a vegetarian answer to the rich flavors and textures of liver-based pate. The depth of flavor and richness of this spread belies it’s vegetarian (or vegan) roots. This is a great alternative to the more common party offerings such as onion dip and cheese balls or a fantastic...

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#MomStorm – Getting Kids Cooking in the Kitchen

When moms get together to brainstorm, amazing things can happen. Join us this week for #MomStorm – brainstorming Twitter style. We’ll be talking with Matthew Amster-Burton, author of Hungry Monkey – A Food-Loving Father’s Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater, about “Getting Kids Cooking...

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Friday Fitness: Red Wine Linked to Heart Health and Weight Loss

For the last few years we have been hearing about the positive heart benefits you can get from drinking a glass of red wine. But a new study is showing that red wine might also help with weight loss. Many people, doctors especially, are reluctant to encourage the consumption of alcohol as a health measure. For obvious...

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