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Redefining “SuperMom”

By Cate, on May 4th, 2011

I almost called this “Letting Go of SuperMom”. But then I thought – really? Being a “SuperMom” is totally achievable. You don’t have to let go of the dream, Mamas. Join me as I look at redefining “SuperMom”.

Since before Itchy was born – I felt an urge (some people call it . . . → Read More: Redefining “SuperMom”

Teenage-ese. I don’t speak it. Or write it. Or understand it.

By Andy Blickenstaff, on April 1st, 2011

My eldest son, B, is 17 years old. When he was born I thought he was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. No, seriously, I am not just saying that because I am his mom. He was gorgeous! As he grew into a toddler and preschooler it was apparent . . . → Read More: Teenage-ese. I don’t speak it. Or write it. Or understand it.

That Bites!

By Andy Blickenstaff, on February 25th, 2011

Yay! It’s Andy Friday!!

Ahhhh, the power of biting. Dogs do it. Mosquitoes do it. I’m pretty sure badgers do it, too. But, what can really give you a bad time is when you have a kid that bites. When this happens it is both equally frustrating and bruising. This can get . . . → Read More: That Bites!

Top 10 Things I Learned in NYC

By Cate, on February 8th, 2011

Last week I was fortunate enough to head out of town to NY for the NYIGF (or New York International Gift Fair, as those of us in the BIZ call it…). My mission was to meet with textiles vendors to get set up for category expansion as well as to find new vendors . . . → Read More: Top 10 Things I Learned in NYC

Zombie Post Monday – Mother’s Day Report Card

By Cate, on November 15th, 2010

I first published this post back in May as a tribute to Mother’s Day. There’s another one – Mother’s Day Report Card, Take 2 – but I’ll save that for later.

Are you ready to “resurrect” one of your posts? Grab the Zombie button over to your right, bring one of your . . . → Read More: Zombie Post Monday – Mother’s Day Report Card

Hmmmm, Decisions, Decisions

By Cate, on September 29th, 2010

I am super excited to welcome Alana Morales, parenting expert extraordinaire and fantabulous blogger! Alana and I collaborated on “The Do’s and Don’ts of Back to School” last month and are planning a School Halloween Party post for October.

Alana is a published author and is quoted extensively as a parenting expert by . . . → Read More: Hmmmm, Decisions, Decisions

It’s About Time

By Cate, on September 17th, 2010

There are times in your life that God puts someone in your path unexpectedly. Sometime back – I was reading the Featured Friday Blogger on Theta Mom and couldn’t believe my luck! Although she didn’t come with a nice bottle of cabernet – I soon realized that she had other redeeming qualities. Melinda . . . → Read More: It’s About Time

The Bulimic Blogger

By Cate, on September 16th, 2010

I am “pee my pants” ecstatic to be able to share all of these fabulous writers with you as I work through my blogging injury – i.e. tennis elbow. Tonight we have yet another flavor of blogger as Maryline from “Franco American Dream” takes the stage and presents us with an eerily familiar . . . → Read More: The Bulimic Blogger

My Dad is a Used Car Salesman

By Cate, on September 9th, 2010

Dear Readers,

I am delighted to introduce you to Stephanie, author of the “A Day in the Life of a Grad Student’s Wife” Blog. She is mom to a furry baby, Diego the housecat, and absolutely loves sports. You can keep up with Stephanie over on Twitter. She graciously . . . → Read More: My Dad is a Used Car Salesman

Yes isn’t always easy…2nd Look Saturday

By Cate, on August 14th, 2010

This was originally posted in May of this year. When I realized that I didn’t want to be a corporate recruiter when I grow up and started my new job on the buying team. I’m posting it today to help remind me that going outside of my comfort zone is something that is . . . → Read More: Yes isn’t always easy…2nd Look Saturday