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Last week the actress Tiffany Thornton spoke about her experience with Menigitis as part of an awareness campaign. In addition to Tiffany, a brave NJ mom named Olga Pasik spoke about the dramatic and unexpected death of her son. What I came away with was possibly some ...read more

My memory is shot most days. Thank goodness for reminders on my phone, digital scrapbooks and journals. Otherwise I might forget the big and little things that make motherhood meaningful and important. A fellow writer, Lambeth Hochwald has a special Mother's Day treat--this ...read more

Celebrity hot mama, Brooke Burke, has a newish book out called Naked Mom. While the title and the saucy might appeal to the husbands out there, the stuffing is for all the moms out there striving to keep the marriage spicy, connect with the womanly side, and thrive as a mom. ...read more

A successful children's entertainer, a talented performer, teacher, and all around music-enthusiast, Joanie Leeds is the pipes of the wildly popular title band Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights. We got to get to know her, and here's what we discovered: Her favorite board game is ...read more

Hurry! Last day to win a $100 American Express Gift Card. Are your a hoarder when it comes to reward programs? Maybe you're saving for a European adventure or a great piece of luggage. This week I get to dream BIG with 75,000 imaginary miles from American Express Membership ...read more

You may not think I'm watching but I am. I'm not judging, I'm observing. And I'm in awe. The new film Fly Away has only made me more keenly aware of the amazing families that have Autism woven into their family experience. And here's what I think of the parents. Wow. Unlike ...read more

Whether you're spreading the joy of a new baby with a birth announcement or the news of a big move, Shutterfly has perfect options for you and your family. Casa de Momtrends is relocating in a few months, and we'll be sharing the news with custom announcements. Yes, I love ...read more

As you are reading this post, a mom is dying while giving birth. My situation is a fairy tale for many moms around the world (and in our country). I had the choice of who was to deliver my girls, where I would deliver, and how much care I would receive. I was blessed with an ...read more

This month we celebrate four years of blogging about parenting and style. It's not just me hunting down things trendy and cool anymore. Now I've got a team of contributors helping me spot and report on trends. As we've grown, we've honed our voice. The more we post about ...read more

The Tao of Motherhood is the best parenting book I've read in a few years. And it's the only parenting book I've read in a few years. I don't have time to read books! So, what I like the most about the Tao of Motherhood is how you can read a few passages every day, whenever the ...read more

Win a $100 Gift Card From American Express. What would you do with 25,000 American Express Membership Reward miles? 50,000? 75,000? Over the next month I'll be participating in the '??My Life on Points'? Program sponsored by American Express and spending a little time dreaming ...read more

While at Toy Fair 2011 a few weeks ago, I took a break to attend one of the lectures. Richard Gottlieb, CEO of USA Toy Experts and Publisher of Global Toy News was on hand to share the results of a new study on Gender bias in toys. The Toy Experts compiled a survey of more than ...read more

Thanks to the makers of Pine-Sol® for sponsoring my writing. A study shows a clean smelling home can help children succeed, so Pine-Sol® is supporting Reading is Fundamental (RIF) this year. Click "Like" on Pine-Sol®'??s Facebook page here and they will donate books to RIF! ...read more

When you get pregnant all of a sudden there is a huge list of things you can and can'??t eat. On top of that everyone from your mother to your doctor to '??experts'?? online are telling you can'??t do certain things. From wearing nail polish to not eating certain cheeses to what ...read more