Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
"Mom's Talk", February 16, 2011
If you missed last week's post, then (gasp!) you don't know that it was Mom's Talk's debut! Go ahead, click on the link below or scroll down to the post and catch up. I'll wait for you and no, I won't sing the Final Jeopardy tune. I'm amazed that the contestants on that show can think while that's going on!
http://somanykidssomuchfun.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-column-why-yes.html
So,. not only can you read my weekly column, "The Great Escape", each Wednesday, I am also going to be part of an Expert Mom's Council (we receive questions and provide answers) for the same online newspaper! Below is the link to the second publishing of the fledgling Mom's Talk! This, too, will be here EVERY Wednesday or in the Opinion Section of the newspaper. www.marlborough.patch.com.
This week's question has to do with things to do in and around our town, but like I said last week, there are many ideas that transcend local barriers and equal FUN for kids during February vacation! So, you don't hae to be local! If any of you have already had their school vacation, then please chime in! We want to know what you did for fun around your town!
Click on the link below to:
1) Visit and find out what has been said thus far!
2) Join in the conversation and the fun by adding a comment!
3) Tell all of your friends! This includes Facebook friends, Twitter buddies ("Tweeps"), the old-fashioned kind of friends that you not only see on Twitter and Facebook, but in person, your family members, blogosphere relationships or really anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy a column like this one!
4) Upload pictures/videos/tips...you name it!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/what-is-there-to-do-in-and-around-marlborough-during-february-vacation
http://somanykidssomuchfun.blogspot.com/2011/02/another-column-why-yes.html
So,. not only can you read my weekly column, "The Great Escape", each Wednesday, I am also going to be part of an Expert Mom's Council (we receive questions and provide answers) for the same online newspaper! Below is the link to the second publishing of the fledgling Mom's Talk! This, too, will be here EVERY Wednesday or in the Opinion Section of the newspaper. www.marlborough.patch.com.
This week's question has to do with things to do in and around our town, but like I said last week, there are many ideas that transcend local barriers and equal FUN for kids during February vacation! So, you don't hae to be local! If any of you have already had their school vacation, then please chime in! We want to know what you did for fun around your town!
Click on the link below to:
1) Visit and find out what has been said thus far!
2) Join in the conversation and the fun by adding a comment!
3) Tell all of your friends! This includes Facebook friends, Twitter buddies ("Tweeps"), the old-fashioned kind of friends that you not only see on Twitter and Facebook, but in person, your family members, blogosphere relationships or really anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy a column like this one!
4) Upload pictures/videos/tips...you name it!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/what-is-there-to-do-in-and-around-marlborough-during-february-vacation
You Don't Even Need to be Local to Enjoy This Information!
It's Wednesday so it must be time for my weekly column. This week, I talk about Groupon and other sites that save a lot of people a lot of money! Check it out!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/a-variety-of-local-deals-can-be-found-online
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/a-variety-of-local-deals-can-be-found-online
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
ANOTHER Column?!?! Why, YES!!
Well, sort of. In addition to my own weekly column, "The Great Escape", I am also going to be part of an Expert Mom's Council in the same online newspaper! I am over-the-moon with excitement. I have always loved to write and I thoroughly enjoy helping other people, especially with a subject I'm familiar with: RAISING KIDS!!!! Enter "Moms Talk"! Yes, you could say that both of these opportunities are a dream come true, yup...
This is a new feature that is designed to reach out to local moms and their families and offer support as an entire community. Each week, the Council will receive questions from readers to which we, in turn, give advice and share what has worked for us or for someone we know.
Although most of the information will be local to our area (for instance, "Where is the closest 24-hour pharmacy?" or "Who is your pediatrician? Would you recommend him or her for my children?"), there are many "universal" wisdoms that moms/dads/grandparents/guardians from all over the country (and the world!) can share or ask about. These may be questions like, "Did you breastfeed your child? If so, how long?" or "What do you do when you have tried everything and the baby still won't go to sleep?" "Anyone else have multiples?" We have a very diverse local community here, so why not expand on that?
In addition, Moms Talk is a forum for "dropping in" to discuss a "hot" or controversial parenting topic. One that's got people talking right now is, "Are you familiar with the Tiger Mother's way of raising children? If so, do you believe it's the "best way"? Why or why not?"
This week, as a "debut", Moms Talk used a question that I had proposed as an interesting one. "Are You Creative? What are your Favorite Creative Outlets?"
Click on the link below to:
1) Visit and find out what has been said thus far!
2) Join in the conversation and the fun by adding a comment!
3) Tell all of your friends! This includes Facebook friends, Twitter buddies ("Tweeps"), the old-fashioned kind of friends that you not only see on Twitter and Facebook, but in person, your family members, blogosphere relationships or really anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy a column like this one!
4) Upload pictures/videos/tips...you name it!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/moms-talk-are-you-creative-what-are-your-favorite-creative-outlets
Thank you for checking out the piece! I will post both articles to my blog every Wednesday.
This is a new feature that is designed to reach out to local moms and their families and offer support as an entire community. Each week, the Council will receive questions from readers to which we, in turn, give advice and share what has worked for us or for someone we know.
Although most of the information will be local to our area (for instance, "Where is the closest 24-hour pharmacy?" or "Who is your pediatrician? Would you recommend him or her for my children?"), there are many "universal" wisdoms that moms/dads/grandparents/guardians from all over the country (and the world!) can share or ask about. These may be questions like, "Did you breastfeed your child? If so, how long?" or "What do you do when you have tried everything and the baby still won't go to sleep?" "Anyone else have multiples?" We have a very diverse local community here, so why not expand on that?
In addition, Moms Talk is a forum for "dropping in" to discuss a "hot" or controversial parenting topic. One that's got people talking right now is, "Are you familiar with the Tiger Mother's way of raising children? If so, do you believe it's the "best way"? Why or why not?"
This week, as a "debut", Moms Talk used a question that I had proposed as an interesting one. "Are You Creative? What are your Favorite Creative Outlets?"
Click on the link below to:
1) Visit and find out what has been said thus far!
2) Join in the conversation and the fun by adding a comment!
3) Tell all of your friends! This includes Facebook friends, Twitter buddies ("Tweeps"), the old-fashioned kind of friends that you not only see on Twitter and Facebook, but in person, your family members, blogosphere relationships or really anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy a column like this one!
4) Upload pictures/videos/tips...you name it!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/moms-talk-are-you-creative-what-are-your-favorite-creative-outlets
Thank you for checking out the piece! I will post both articles to my blog every Wednesday.
Friday, February 4, 2011
I'm published!
Dear Friends,
Although I feel sharing my blog with all of you is just as good as publishing, I've actually since BEEN published! If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you've already heard the news. If not, click on the link below and read my debut article!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/a-good-cup-of-coffee
This is a wonderful, daily, online newspaper that I recently discovered. Of course, I immediately wanted to write for them and now here I am! I will be posting my articles from my weekly column (I'm so excited to say that out loud..."my weekly column"!) on my blog.
I will be back to writing on here VERY soon and I will also be putting up buttons so you can find me on Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks for reading.
Although I feel sharing my blog with all of you is just as good as publishing, I've actually since BEEN published! If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you've already heard the news. If not, click on the link below and read my debut article!
http://marlborough.patch.com/articles/a-good-cup-of-coffee
This is a wonderful, daily, online newspaper that I recently discovered. Of course, I immediately wanted to write for them and now here I am! I will be posting my articles from my weekly column (I'm so excited to say that out loud..."my weekly column"!) on my blog.
I will be back to writing on here VERY soon and I will also be putting up buttons so you can find me on Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks for reading.
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