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Giving Back: Helping Haiti in its Time of Need

My heart goes out to the people of Haiti. The stories and images of the areas hit by Tuesday’s earthquake have been devastating, and I encourage you to join me and do what you can to help.
There are many relief organizations take donations. Here are two credible options:

You can send a $10 Donation to the [...]

Style and Comfort for Hospital Patients

As many of you know, my mom was recently in the hospital. Thankfully, she is fine. One of the things that I noticed was that it seemed as though the hospital gowns themselves made people look sicker. That’s why when I saw the designer gowns and other patient attire from www.patientstyle.com, I thought, “What a [...]

Mom Invented® Holiday Gift Guide

Over the years, we’ve featured many amazing mom inventors and some of them have created great gift items for your children, family and friends. Here we’re highlighting some of our favorites so you can consciously support mom inventors and entrepreneurs this holiday season.

Making Summer Reading Fun

Summer is a great time for kids to let go and have fun. Their days are filled with activities and time to just hang out. However, it’s important to keep up their academic skills so the transition back to school is not so challenging. We’ve been doing a few things at my house and [...]

The Parent Trip: Helping Navigate the Conundrums of Motherhood

If you’re feeling confused about being pregnant or being a parent, it can be tough to find some honest advice. Enter my new friend Jenna McCarthy’s book, The Parent Trip: From High Heels and Parties to Highchairs and Potties, a hilarious look at being a mom that aims to fill the gaps left by traditional [...]

Frock Swap Party: Get a New Wardrobe Without Spending a Penny!

In this economy, many of us have cut back on purchasing new clothes. However, sometimes a new outfit can lift your spirits, make you feel rejuvenated and give you confidence for that next big meeting. What’s a cash-strapped mom to do? Throw a Frock Swap Party.
When my sister answered her cell phone last weekend, I [...]

Let Go of the Guilt! Tamara Shares a Family Anecdote

Being an entrepreneur or a working mom takes time away from your kids. And yes — for most moms I know, there is the underlying guilt that accompanies it. But at the same time, it is important to look at the other side of the coin — how does being a happy, confident entrepreneur and [...]

The Lost Art of Note-Writing

Want to brighten someone’s day in a quick, fun and easy way?
Karem Kalin has the answer. She’s always been a note writer, and loves the way a special note makes people feel. A mother of two pre-school boys, she took her hobby one step further and developed a product and business, “Smiles Made Easy,” to [...]

Six Ways to Save on Groceries

Anyone who’s shopped in the last month or two has probably noticed their grocery bills creeping upward – and the media has been steadily reporting on the increase in prices. So what are some ways to save on these must-have items that are suddenly sticker-shocking us?

The Eyes Have It

This Mom to Mom tip comes from Susie Kohl, Director of the White Pony preschool division of the Meher Schools in California, and author of numerous books and articles on parenting and child development.
“So many of us today have the delightful habit of signing off with family members with the words ‘Love you.’ We say [...]