Ziploc bags and containers are used for so many things, especially when it comes storing items for the kids. Teachers often request them to help with storage problems in the classroom. Moms use them when packing lunches and snacks. The list just goes on. If you think you’ll need some extra zip bags or storage containers, you may want to dash on over to sign up for the Ziploc® Back-to-School Gift Pack. They are limiting it to the first 10,000 responders so…act fast if you’d like to get some free …

Are you suffering from mom burn out? Do you struggle just to make it through each day? Moms everywhere are breaking down because they are too chicken to say, "No".
"No" may be a tiny, two-letter word, but it can be your secret weapon. And you can say it. Here are some ways you can say "no" without feeling guilty about it:
Sorry, I’m taking a break.
The number one reason why you should say, "no" occasionally is simply that you deserve a break. You are chef, chauffeur, dish washer, and more. You …

Last month I posted a wonderful application on my Facebook called “She Colors My Day” which benefits the Susan G. Komen for a Cure ® and The Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Now, the creator of that movement – author Cristina Carlino – is continuing to give back to women everywhere with the publication of her first interactive journal, “the changing room (A Mother’s Journal of Gratitude to Her Little Girl, By Cristina Carlino).” This interactive journal by Cristina Carlino (and you of course) captures all those astonishing …

The Vernal Equinox this past weekend marked the official beginning of Spring! For many, this means preparing garden beds, starting seeds and filling planter boxes with new vegetables. Annie’s Organics offers a guide for starting your own organic garden – click here to download the pamphlet. If having your own garden isn’t practical, consider joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSAs offer seasonal, fresh produce from local farms, typically delivered once a week. Visit http://www.localharvest.org/csa/ to learn more and to find a program near you!
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Real stories of motherhood don’t usually include things that would remind a person of “Donna Reed” or “Ozzie and Harriet.” Real parenting is messy, loud, happy, sad, stressful, rewarding and, did I mention, loud? I was so happy to have been invited by my friend (and fellow mommy-blogger) Lisa to check out an awesome website called JuiceBoxJungle.
Moderated by two former HBO execs and moms Melissa and Philippa, the videos at JuiceBoxJungle tackle fun and edgy parenting topics on a range of issues you actually care about. It’s fun, spicy and …

To help parents prepare Real Food they can feel good about serving the whole family this holiday season (including those picky eaters of theirs), Hellmann’s® and Best Foods® Mayonnaise has teamed up with critically acclaimed chef, author and TV personality Bobby Flay to create the “Real Holiday Helpings” program on Hellmanns.com and BestFoods.com.
By visiting the site you can find recipes and tips for how to easily prepare Real Food that tastes great and is made from simple ingredients. You can also watch video demonstrations that showcase stand-out holiday dishes. …