How Does Christmas LIVE in Your Family
December 15, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 1 Comment
What does Christmas mean for your kids and your family? In 2009, it is so easy to be overwhelmed with all the stuff AND all the activities that are SUPPOSED to happen during the holiday season. How do you create meaning from all of it? We share some of our rituals. What are yours?
How to Keep It Together During Family Holidays
November 24, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 5 Comments
Our Expert Mommy, psychotherapist Shellie Fidell is also a regular on Great Day St. Louis. We loved her recent segment that shares her practical tips on how to manage the added stress of extended family… starting, yup… this week!
Do you have a story to share about a stress-free or stress-full holiday gathering? Share in the comments below. I know Sharon has a great one about a Green Bean Casserole…. 
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Personalize Those Holiday Treats! $1
November 19, 2009 by Practical Mommy · Leave a Comment
For just $1, you can win this adorable 3 qt. Cookie jar features a cozy airtight place to store your favorite cookies. Designed by world renowned artist, Kathy Davis, this very colorful cookie jar will delight any home. Personalized with your family’s name. Invite your holiday guests to enjoy the “Tweets” inside.
And you can win this one for ONE DOLLAR. It’s October’s Power of One prize, valued at $38 from ArtisticSensations.com Click on the widget to donate $1 to Parents As Teachers using your credit card. Easy!
#babyshower2.0
November 2, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 79 Comments
Of course you know that Zen Mommy is Pregnant… but times 2.0?! Yes, she’s pregnant with TWINS.
The cat’s out of the bag! My Mommy Manual and Kolcraft, along with our friends at Artistic Sensations and Viewpoints invite you to a Baby Shower like no other… Web 2.0-style! TOMORROW, November 3, 2009 11 am – 1 pm CST, tune in HERE and be part of the first live streaming virtual baby shower ever!
Click here to get to the LIVE streaming video and chat room! We’ve got over $2000 in BABY GEAR to share with you!
Get POSH for fall. A POSH Handbag for $1!
October 8, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 4 Comments
POSH Handbags are all about life — a Fabulous life!! The woman behind POSH is Austin-based fashion designer Tori Alvarado. Tori’s keen eye for fashion allows her to expertly integrate the latest styles and colors into fun and functional accessories. Directed by Tori’s creative vision, the POSH collection is focused on handbags as the crowning gem of any outfit. Tori believes a woman’s handbag is directly tied to her moods and passions.
And you can win this one for ONE DOLLAR. It’s October’s Power of One prize, valued at $129 from ArtisticSensations.com
Click on the widget to donate $1 to Parents As Teachers using your credit card. Easy… and way Fabulous!
How to Say I’m Sorry
October 2, 2009 by Practical Mommy · Leave a Comment
Last monday was Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. I was reflective as I delivered my kids’ fancy shoes to their dad’s house for synagogue. What better time to reflect on… not just apologies but Beginning Anew. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of this ritual but most recently from Thay. The ritual, which can be done as often as you please, really is incredibly powerful in that it not only acknowledges any hurt and suffering that you may have caused but also plants the seeds of love. Another thing I love about it is its specificity. For me, the blanket… “I’m sorry for everything and anything I may have done in the past year to hurt you.” has always rung empty. Sorry for what??? Read more
How to Laugh
September 24, 2009 by Zen Mommy · Leave a Comment
May this 59 second clip inspire you to lighten up… and GIGGLE your head off today. Laughter, it’s not only contagious, it’s good for the soul.
How to Make School Breaks Great
July 14, 2009 by Contributor · Leave a Comment
Holiday breaks are a great time for kids to experience new things, grow in new directions, and have fun with the family. Have you ever wondered how you could make this your child’s best summer yet? Read the seven tips below to turn a good break into a great one! Read more
How to Pick a Travel Stroller
July 8, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 2 Comments
Maria’s Review of the Maclaren Quest
Why were you looking for a travel stroller?
When my husband accepted a four-month teaching position at a college in England, we were very excited. This was our ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to experience life abroad and to hopefully visit other European countries while there. This, however, was not going to be an easy traveling experience. My husband and I were not traveling alone; we were traveling as a family with our two boys, Peter (age 15) and Graham (age 3).
To have a happy traveling experience as a family, it takes more planning than tossing on a couple of backpacks and heading out the door to catch the next train. We thought long and hard about what we needed to bring along on our new adventure: clothes; books, toys, and activities for Graham; raingear; luggage; first aid kit; travel books, maps, and the list went on. Then we realized that there was one crucial item that could make or break this trip, and it was the stroller, or as they call it in England, the push chair. Read more
Power of ONE: My Mommy Manual Raffle
July 1, 2009 by Practical Mommy · 9 Comments
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, EVERYONE!
Happy July! We are so excited to announce the first month of the Power of ONE, the My Mommy Manual Raffle. We introduced the idea at It’s ALL About Mom, our mom event last May. We have an amazing corporate sponsor, Artistic Sensations and now an equally amazing non-profit partner, Parents As Teachers.
Please… Read more
