Uncategorized
« Previous Entries Next Entries »BlogHer ‘08: Much More Than Just Your Average Conference
Friday, July 4th, 2008In case you haven’t noticed that little button on my left sidebar, I’m going to BlogHer ‘08…a conference for bloggers (or, more specifically, for BlogHERS…). The conference is being held in San Francisco this year and 1,000 people are expected to attend. Sessions will cover everything from video blogging to monetizing blogs to driving traffic [...]
Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008Welcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, freebies, deals, and reads for moms on the web…all in one convenient location.
Contests
If you’re a regular reader, you know that See Kai Run is my favorite brand for toddler shoes. You can win a [...]
Take Dad to Outback Steakhouse
Saturday, June 14th, 2008I’m veering from this weekend’s theme for just a moment because tomorrow is the big day, an important day…an opportunity to honor dads and all they do to make our lives stronger and fuller.
If you’re still trying to decide what to do tomorrow, you could take a trip to Outback Steakhouse and treat him to [...]
Things to Do with a Baby Under 12 Months Old
Friday, June 13th, 2008If you have a baby (newborn to 12 months), it can be difficult to come up with “things to do” since your little one may be somewhat unresponsive and rather sleepy (which makes him a rather boring companion) or a bit loud and sometimes demanding (which makes public outings a bit frightening). So, what to [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Before Swim Lessons
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008Tell Someone About This Post:
Father’s Day Gift Guide: 3 Final Gift Ideas
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008This is my final post for the 2008 Father’s Day Gift Guide on Metropolitan Mama.
Here are three final suggestions for the special guy(s) in your life.
Insignia Sport 2GB Video MP3 Player with Bluetooth Technology and Fitness Bundle from Best Buy ($79.99). He’ll be able to “listen to all his favorite music without needing wires thanks [...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Bass Pro
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008If Father’s Day were a store, I’m pretty sure it would be Bass Pro.
Bass Pro Shops carries sporting equipment and outdoor gear. And when I say they carry it, I mean they have it all. Whether your guy loves camping, hiking, boating, backpacking, fishing, hunting, golfing, or watching Nascar…you’ll find something at Bass Pro for [...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Father’s Day 2008 is this Sunday, June 15. Stay tuned over the next few hours for ideas and giveaways to help you shop for the special guys in your life.
Tell Someone About This Post:
Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008Welcome to “Tuesday Tours: What’s Happening on the Web” where I serve as your tour guide and showcase the best contests, freebies, deals, and reads for moms on the web…all in one convenient location.
Contests
Win a $50 gift certificate to Heels.com over at the Chief Family Officer. I think I’d get these if I won. Leave a [...]
Sail Away to a Good Night’s Sleep Contest - WIN A CRUISE!
Sunday, June 1st, 2008I am delighted to announce – drum roll, please – that I have teamed up with Protect-A-Bed to bring you the biggest contest yet!
Picture this: you and one other person on an all-expenses-paid three-night, four-day cruise to the balmy and beautiful Caribbean! Yep, airfare is included – from your hometown to Miami – the whole [...]
Peek-A-Boo in a Book!
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Books are my “stand-by” when it comes to entertaining my daughter on the road or at home. I love pulling out a book and watching my daughter soak in the pictures and delight in the text. I especially am fond of books that are “interactive” in some way.
If you have a baby in the birth [...]
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Yesterday, I went to the BookExpo America/Writer’s Digest Book Writers Conference. It was a fantastic experience overall, especially the Pitch Slam.
Today, my husband and I took our daughter to Disneyland. Our friends Joe and Rhonda (and their 8-month-old son) joined us. It was a magical experience - full of happiness, laughter, and wonder (If you [...]