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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

July 19, 2011 By 9 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.


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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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

July 12, 2011 By 5 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

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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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

July 5, 2011 By 14 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

 

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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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

June 28, 2011 By 6 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

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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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

June 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

Contests

Enter Mrs. Fields’ Chocolate Chip Cookies Reinvented contest for a chance to win $250, plus new bakeware. Deadline: June 30.

Good Reads

Lovelyn talks about parenting: charting.

Linda writes about having a sibling with a disability.

Rachel took the words right out of my mouth: Blessed are the un-cool.

Miscellany

As it turns out, Apple Cider Vinegar and Coconut Oil are cures for many common ailments.

Learn how to make tissue paper pom poms.

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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

June 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

Contests

Enter to win a 7′ x 7′ Lifetime shed for Father’s Day. Deadline: June 16.

Enter to win a gift certificate for a family of four to The Old Spaghetti Factory. Deadline: June 18.

Enter to win $50 in books from Barefoot Books. Deadline: June 19.

Good Reads

Me Ra Koh writes a beautiful letter – To My Pascaline: Turning Ten Years Old with a Sway in Your Hip.

Kristy Powell is wearing the same dress for one whole year. Find out why (and join in?): One Dress Protest.

Rachel Denning explains how Family Travel Supports Brain Development.

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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web

June 7, 2011 By 6 Comments
j02933381 Tuesday Tours: Whats Happening on the WebWelcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, deals, and reads on the web…all in one convenient location.

Contests

Enter to win a $300 gift card to throw a baby shower for a mom-to-be in your life. Deadline: June 15.

Good Reads

Alise challenges the common advice to “Keep Christ at the center of your marriage.”

Michelle critiques team sports in her thoughtful and persuasive way: Batter Up.

Miscellany

Don’t forget to submit your nominations for Metropolitan Mama’s Best In The USA.

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*** If you have a contest or an announcement that you think might be a good fit for Tuesday Tours, e-mail me at stephanie@metropolitanmama.net.

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