Last Friday, I boarded a plane with Charles in tow and headed for Orlando. A few weeks ago, I was invited (along with 15 other mom bloggers) to attend an expense paid trip to Disney World. Disney’s goal in hosting this event was to bring together “popular mom bloggers” and begin a dialogue that allows them to understand and support what mom bloggers do. Read the rest »

We have all heard the terrifying statistics on the American weight problem and the increase in childhood obesity. One of the most important gifts you can give your children is a lifelong love of being active. If we start now, show them exercise can be fun, being active will be a natural part of their life as they grow into adulthood. Read the rest »

Every Day with Rachael Ray makes baking a piece of cake! This sweet recipe for a layer cake is as easy to make as it is to devour.

Designs in a Pinch:

Form zigzags with a fork Read the rest »

This weekend, baby Charles and I are headed to Disney! A small group of mom bloggers from around the country have been invited to an all expense paid trip sponsored by BSM Media and Disney World for the first ever Disney World Mom Blog Mixer. The itinerary is a surprise, but a little birdy tells me they’re pulling out all the stops.

I’ll share pictures and video and tell you more about it next week. In the meantime, here are the great websites and blogs of the women who are making the trek to Orlando on Friday. Take a look and enjoy! Read the rest »

Dear Geralin,

My husband and I are both fairly organized, but our third child is going to be born shortly and we know we’ll be overwhelmed soon. One area where we are not so organized is keeping track of all our passwords. Do you have any tips for keeping our passwords organized? The less tech-y the solution, the better. Read the rest »

Kids can show Mom she’s #1 with this recipe for Love Triangles- perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast-in-bed surprise!

Check out the May issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray, on newsstands April 15th, for this spin on a classic Monte Cristo for an easy and thoughtful Mommy’s Day munchie, or an anytime ‘wich! Read the rest »

Spring is in the air and that means Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are upon us. Skip the fancy restaurant this year - it’s time for brunch entertaining and connecting with one another in your home. Your table is your stage so let’s bring on the main attraction – Creating Ambience. We will focus on the table top while creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. It’s all about connecting – when people feel comfortable they are relaxed and readily available for easy conversation. (Use these ideas for any brunch you host.) Read the rest »