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7 Blog Links that Made Me Laugh or Think

March 22, 2009 By

Hilarious picture of Barbie and what she really looks like at age 50.

Are we really putting 9 pounds of lead on our lips each year? There are healthier lipstick choices out there. I’d like to blame the lipstick for the extra weight I’ve gained, but I won’t.

If you already buy your produce at a farmer’s market, now you can decide what kind of crops you’d like to see planted. This is a new way of healthy farming, with your input.

Should the government bail out homeowners who bit off more than they could chew? It wasn’t too long ago that banks and brokers were enticing us to take out huge home equity loans.

Could you reduce your expenses by 10 percent? This blog post challenges us to get creative.

As prices go up, well-known restaurants and fast food chains are shrinking the sizes, but not dropping the price. Hmm, I can live with smaller portions, but not without endless baskets of Olive Garden’s breadsticks.

We all want to try new things, even though we risk failure and making mistakes. But let’s all do it anyway!

Filed Under: Entertainment

Taking Classes On-line to Upgrade Skills

March 20, 2009 By

hard at workIf you’ve ever considered taking classes on-line,  it pays to do your homework first.  Since moms may not have time to take classes at a community college or participate in night school at a university, on-line courses offer flexible hours and the ability to study from home (or maybe even out in the yard).   While on-line degrees were frowned upon when they first appeared, there are now dozens of  reputable schools offering courses, certificates, degrees and upgraded skill set programs.   With the economy in upheaval, some moms might be considering brushing up on old skills or learning a new profession altogether. 

Before you enroll in a course, however, make sure that the institution is accredited and reputable.  You can check to see the school’s accreditation status by looking at the Education Department’s website.    

Also, see what kind of guidance the school provides to ensure that whatever course you are taking is meaningful and relevant.  Can you learn all the facets of web design well enough to get a job once you’ve  completed the coursework?  Will the school let you contact graduates of the program to see how they are faring in the job market?  Will this course or degree prepare you for skills required in today’s transitioning market?  Reputable on-line schools should readily provide this information, as well as provide tips on how to manage your time, plan for success as a student, and set out the steps needed to acquire a degree or earn a certificate.  Also, check whether the school participates in federal financial aid programs, an important consideration for moms.  If you do want to update those accounting skills or go after a new degree and become an Eco Consultant, taking classes on-line might be the way to go.

Creative Commons Licensephoto credit: creatingkoan

Filed Under: Work & Career

Link Love for Moms

March 20, 2009 By

Do you homeschool and struggle to keep things organized and/or have your kids work independently? Do you have projects you never get to? Here’s a workbox system that was the talk of a homeschool board last week!

Do you LOVE peanut butter? Do you LOVE cake? Here’s a great peanut butter cake recipe to satisfy your cravings!

How do some women manage to homeschool and run successful businesses from home? Carrie Lauth tells how she does it.

The Redneck Mommy talks about the stares and the pain she experiences when she takes her child out in public. She also has a few choice words for those who use the Internet to disparage those with disabilities.

Frugal luxuries and simple living–isn’t that what we all want these days? We can live a rich, abundant life while being frugal and simple.

Looking for a new way to serve broccoli? Try this delicious broccoli salad with bacon, raisins and cashews! Your kids just might like it too!

Prayer should be more than a few hurried words in the morning, meals or bed. Worship is a natural part of our lives when we make it part of our daily conversations.

Filed Under: Health & Wellness

Buzz a Mom talks to Laurie Ayers

March 19, 2009 By

buzz-a-mom4In this week’s edition of Buzz a Mom, we talked to single mom Laurie Ayers, a Star Director for Scentsy – a decorative, fragrant alternative to candles. Laurie shared some great tips on running her business, managing her time on-line, and designating chores to kids. She also shared a great business philosophy of being prepared with other projects when the economy goes south.

What would someone want to choose a Scentsy candle instead of another brand?

Scentsy wickless are safe candle alternatives. There’s no wick, no flame, no fire, no soot, no smoke. Also because of the wax blend we use, our wax is loaded with more scent that any vegetable or soy wax could hold. Also one of our candle bars holds as much fragrance as a jar candle three times its size! [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 19, 2009 By

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

It’s a virtual party for Moms! The Ultimate Blog Party will run from March 20 – 27, 2009.

This is a great way to introduce your blog to the momosphere, build up your network and to mingle with your friends. Last year, the Ultimate Blog Party 2008 had over 1500 bloggers participating with UBP related pages receiving over 72,000 page views, with the actual party post receiving over 20,000 page views.

Invite your Facebook friends and Twitter followers. There will be prizes for them! Use hashtag#ubp09

Filed Under: Health & Wellness
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