Metropolitan Mama » Tuesday Tours http://metropolitanmama.net ideas and inspiration for moms Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:34:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tuesday Tours http://metropolitanmama.net/2012/01/tuesday-tours-3/ http://metropolitanmama.net/2012/01/tuesday-tours-3/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:37:24 +0000 Stephanie http://metropolitanmama.net/?p=30226 tuesday tours logo Tuesday ToursWelcome to “Tuesday Tours.” I’m Stephanie and I’ll be your tour guide – showcasing the best contests, reads, and news on the web.

Contests

Are you or do you know a mom who’s made a real difference in her community’s schools? Nominate her to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to DC to attend the 2012 Mom Congress. Deadline: Feb 15.

Good Reads

Convicted by Laura’s thought-provoking post: Learning from Imperfect People.

Standing ovation for this post by Miriam: Flirting with babies. (I agree 100%).

Erin talks about her Real Marriage. I especially like the bits about homemaking and sex books.

Nicholas reminds us that, “The crucial period seems to be from conception through early childhood.”

Andrews gives 9 (extremely compelling) reasons NOT to plant a church in 2012.

Miscellany

This Small House only has one room, but I think our family could live in it just fine. Beautiful.

Favorite New Song of the Week: Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.

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Good Reads

Don’t miss this outstanding piece by Thomas Spence: How to Raise Boys That Read (As Much As Girls Do): Not With Gross-Out Books and Video Game Bribes.

Kudos to Salo! Walking meetings are a superb idea.

Patricia Zaballos describes what structured unschooling looks like.

Miscellany

My friend Jay McGee makes (and sells) beautiful wooden play kitchens. Available on Etsy.

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Contests

Ready for a winter vacation? Enter to win a $300 gift card to Residence Inn by Marriott. Deadline: Nov. 20.

FlexJobs invites you to enter their November Essay Contest. Submit an original essay on “What would a work/life balance job mean to you?” for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. Deadline: Nov. 30.

Good Reads

Dennis Thompson reports: Exclusive Breastfeeding Not the Norm in U.S.

John Scalzi tells it like it is regarding Penn State: Omelas State University. [Caution: strong language]

David Brooks offers thoughtful commentary on the Penn State mess: Let’s All Feel Superior.

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Announcements

Participate in your local American Red Cross blood drive during the month of August and receive a coupon for a FREE box of chocolate-dipped fruit from Edible Arrangements. Expires: Sept 15.

Good Reads

From TIME Magazine: Checking In to the Hospital? We’ll Need to Scan Your Palm, Please.

FromCare2: Doctors Say More Women Should Give Birth at Home.

Erika explains: Why I Don’t Go To Church.

Miscellany

A few days ago, I read Michael Hyatt’s 94-page ebook “Creating Your Personal Life Plan.” It’s excellent. It’s FREE for a limited time. I highly recommend it.

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Contests

Julie is giving away THREE Kelty FC 3.0 Kids Frame Carriers – awesome for hiking! Deadline: Aug. 11.

Good Reads

Kelly responds to the trend to ban kids from restaurants and public places: People Officially Suck.

Sarah shares Things To Do For A Pregnant Woman. Add your ideas to her list!

Miscellany

Do you know about the B&N Kids’ Club? Free cupcake + digital book on your child’s birthday!

Dinner Idea: Grilled Chicken and Corn Salad With Avocado and Parmesan.

Alysa explains How to Slice a Mango.

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Contests

Enter to win a $150 Tea Collection gift certificate. Deadline: August 1.

Good Reads

Sarah believes in play (as do I).

Erin explains How to Have the Best Night Ever.

Miscellany

Can anyone confirm the accuracy of this story? It gave me goosebumps: the rescuing hug.

Congrats to Colleen Padilla & Audrey McClelland! Their new book released today – The Digital Mom Handbook: how to blog, vlog, tweet, and facebook your way to a dream career at home.

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Contests

Julie is hosting a camping/outdoor series on her blog…with giveaways galore! Deadline: July 25.

Good Reads

Ron writes: 7 Ways I Protect My Heart and Ministry From an Affair.

Mike shares: 7 surprising things about sunscreen and sunlight exposure.

Kelly provides: 10 tips to get started on twitter.

From MSNBC: More-experienced docs, more risk?

Miscellany

We made Maria’s Healthy Vegetarian Tostadas for dinner last week. Yum – a new favorite!

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Contests

Enter to win a Serta iComfort mattress over at Adventures in Babywearing. Deadline: July 19.

Good Reads

Emily explains what it means to give birth.

Sarah made me cry again: In which there is joy in enough (again).

Anthony writes about Treating Africans as friends, not dependents.

From The Wall Street Journal: Colorado Hangs in (Barely) as the Only State with Obesity Rate Lower Than 20%.

Miscellany

I love seeing my kids over on Classy Mommy.

Erica shows How To Spruce Up a Boring Resume.

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Contests

Cheerios® is looking for the next great children’s book by a never-before-published author. Enter your story in the 2011 Cheerios New Author Contest before July 15.

Good Reads

Jason offers his take on adoption: Christians should put up or shut up.

Kristen shares 100 Ways for Your Family to Make a Difference.

Mandi writes about Balancing the Risks of Sunscreen & Skin Cancer. (This pretty much sums up my take on the issue).

Miscellany

This Sunday, our family is heading west! Check out our route and let me know if we’ll be passing through YOUR city.

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Good Reads

Sarah stuns with her vivid and starry writing: In which this is my home, In which I wonder about having faith like a child, and In which I promise not to call myself fat. Read them all.

Lisa reminds us How to Talk to Little Girls.

Are you discouraged or just tired? Michael says the symptoms are similar.

Miscellany

Are you using BranchOut (a career networking tool on Facebook)? I’d like to hear your thoughts.

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