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Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2012 Family Highlights

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I could write a novel about the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration this year. I had an absolutely amazing time, and so did my family. I have more coverage to come, but here are some of the highlights for the kids. It’s not surprising, given their mom, but my kids just love Walt Disney World….

We’re Going to Disney World for Disney Social Media Moms

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We’re off to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration and I am so incredibly excited. I had the pleasure of attending the first Celebration in 2010, but wasn’t able to bring the family. This year, we’re all going and I know the kids are going to have a fantastic time. Disney knows how to throw…

Delicious Pinkalicious

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LadyBug loves pink and purple. It’s inexplicable to me, but there it is. It’s not at all surprising that Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann is one of her absolute favorite books. Bug complains Every. Single. Time. we read it because, after all, boys hate pink from the very core of their being. They hate it so…

Cars for Nonprofits–Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good

Toyota is giving away 100 cars for nonprofits who can use them to help further their mission. The application deadline is March 26 or when they receive 5000 completed applications. You don’t want to wait on this one. Last year Toyota picked their top applicants and then put them up for a vote in groups…

International Women’s Day–Building Each Other Up

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Today is International Women’s Day. As you may know, women’s rights and gender equity are extremely important to me. I am horrified on a daily basis by the message that is sent to women and girls that we aren’t smart enough, strong enough, or worthy. And not only do we get this message from men,…

Highs and Lows of Blogging Stars–Beating the Bloggy Blues

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I was chatting with a friend the other day about Whitney Houston and how difficult it must be to deal with the highs and lows of being a star. One minute, you’re on top of the world, the next people barely remember you exist. And as we were talking, something dawned on me. Bloggers go…

First Fondue

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Big Guy and I LOVE fondue. We were so excited to introduce the kids to fondue earlier this month! LadyBug loved the bread (which I made from scratch) and the kielbasa. She wanted nothing to do with the cheese! Bug tried the cheese and decided that he wanted “just a little” on his food. In…

WhyMommy Love and a Breast Cancer PSA

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Social media can be difficult for people to understand. It may seem strange to connect with those who live across the country, or across the world. It may be hard to believe that you can build true relationships with people you rarely (or never) see in person. Certainly not every person you meet online will…

Nominate Your Favorite Charity for a Boost from ableBanking

*Please don’t leave nominations on this blog. You can nominate at the ableGiving site. Having worked for some (very) small non-profits, I can attest first-hand to the kind of impact a smaller donation can make on their ability to further their mission. That “every bit helps” mentality is part of the impetus behind an innovative…

Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove–Magic, Tears, Princesses, and More

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Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove celebrates Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves all the way through Tangled. We loved the show, but the overall experience was mixed. Such is the way when you’re dealing with kids.