Encouragement for Moms

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We all go through tough times. Times when we give of ourselves so much that it hurts. Times that we give of ourselves and don't even realize how much we've forgotten ourselves in the process. Times that we need hugs. Times that we need love and support from other moms. And, so often, we don't know where to turn. For times like those, I've asked bloggers to share words of encouragement, in hopes that these words will stick with us now and will guide us later. This is a sponsored … [Read more...]

Naked faced to dressed and ready, or how to put on make-up #vlogmom #bestofbeauty

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I've been so excited about Erica Voll's (No Sleep til College) #VlogMom question this week: Put on your face! What 3 products do you need to put on your face before you head out the door? Bonus point if you put on your face on camera!  I can't believe I'm doing this, but today you get to see my naked face, before I even moisturize, baggy eyes and everything. [Click here if you can't see embedded video.] Beauty Products I use every morning Mama Mio Eye Know All-in-One Eye Serum : … [Read more...]

Disney Magic

You know that game where you ask people to summarize something in just one word? Like... what word would you use to describe me? What word would you use to describe the pizza? What word would you use to describe... Disney? I think we all know the answer. Disney has cornered magic. It took all of 2 minutes for me to be reminded of that on the trip to Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. While chatting with Kelly and Jodi on our Magical Express (Disney provides free transportation to and from … [Read more...]

Starting the New Year off with excitement: Just Precious is featured on Blogher today!

I know you've seen it before, but I love the Rosh Hashanah card so much that I just have to post it on my blog again today: And what a way to start a new year! A post I wrote about a first-hand experience of gender profiling and stereotyping (published on Just Precious) is being featured on Blogher's home page and in the Career topic as a BlogHer Spotlight! Said Paula (of Blogher), "As a working mom, do you get stereotyped? Are you playing into the stereotypes out there? It's amazing how much … [Read more...]