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Cathy Hale has been the voice of MommyQ, a top-ranked parenting blog, since May 2008. She has turned her passion for writing and motherhood into an informative, witty and popular blog for other moms navigating the wild world of motherhood.
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User post: What's Worse: Gum in the Dryer or Walking Pneumonia?It's been a hectic few weeks, thanks to my extremely unattractive cough. I sounded like an 80-year-old woman who smokes two packs of Virginia Slims per day. No, I don't smoke and I'm not 80 yet. The cough hit me out of nowhere and lingered. I knew it had to be bad if my husband told me to go to the
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Google Instant: They Know What You're Searching for Before You do? HmmmMore exciting news for all of us Google fanatics, bloggers, writers and seekers, Google Instant. According to Google, this new-fangled search tool features "predictive, real-time" search results. Google Instant will save you 2-5 seconds per search. Uhm, maybe I'm totally ridiculous, but I never thou
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Transcend Tacky NASCAR Attire: Vote for Your Fave Mini Fandom OutfitMy boys are big NASCAR fans and how can you blame them? The combination of fast cars, colorful logos and M&M'S candy with a splash of acceptable crashing and bumping is every kid's dream. Of course, my preschooler thinks Kyle Busch gets to eat M&M'S while he's driving or maybe his car is filled with
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Because Baby's First Words Shouldn't be "Crazy Biotch"The majority of parents have probably been in a similar situation as reality star and new mother, Kourtney Kardashian. As a new mommy, she is discovering how much swearing actually goes on in her life. Now she's worried her baby's first words will be bleeped out on national television. The biggest p
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End the Bad-Tasting Medicine Battle with Kids & PetsIt's hard being a mom because in addition to our human children, most of us have fluffy children too. Whether your kids have two legs or four, getting them to take horrible-tasting medicine is impossible.Both of my sons have had bouts of croup and let me tell you, it is scary! The very first time we
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Top 5 Reasons Kid Shows Annoy MeYesterday, I wrote a blog post about my five favorite kid shows. I watch television with my kidlets, so I see cartoons on a regular basis. I must admit, it was not an easy list to compile. I asked my children to tell me which shows they like the most and even asked my husband for input. The point of
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Stay Sane: 5 Kid Shows that Won't Bug YouI know it sounds kind of mean, but many shows for young children and preschoolers can be extremely annoying for adults. I love my children, so I'll tolerate watch shows with them that I don't necessarily appreciate. Like you, I endure the singing that sounds more like yelling, the repetitive catch p
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5 Flattering Jeans: Show Off Your AssetsIf you haven't already heard the news, plump backsides are the hot trend for 2010. Yes, I'm talking about big bums. According to an article in the NY Daily News yesterday, thanks to bootylicious stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Serena Williams, an ample derriere may be your biggest fash
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Patriotic & Stylish: Five July 4th Outfits for ChildrenBurgers on the grill. Cold beer. Sun hats, swim diapers and sunscreen. Lazy days by the pool. (Or if you have youngsters like me, exhausting hours chasing your wild toddlers around the pool.) Ready or not, summer is almost in full swing.
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How Skittles Determine Your Parenting Style: What's Your Candy IQ?Today was one of those days. I had lots of work to do and while I was on an important call with a fabulous Betty, I heard an odd noise. It was a bag of Skittles being dumped on the floor. My son was trying to sneak a few and accidentally poured them out. My initial reaction was slowed by my second r
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Sandra Bullock Might Be The Coolest Mom Ever: What She Bought for Baby LouisIf you haven't picked up your new US Weekly magazine yet, shame on you! The cover story is about Sandra Bullock and her new role as a mom. Sandra popped into Austin, TX, last week and did some shopping for her sweet (and big) baby, Louis.So where did she shop? Sandra stopped by one of the cutest, mo
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What Have You Learned from Unfortunate Craigslist Events: Are You Buying & Selling Smarter?If you' haven't heard, there are many scary stories in the news right now about unfortunate incidents where unsavory folks used Craigslist to commit crimes. In one story, two men used Craigslist to rape a woman in Wyoming. In another story, robbers showed up at a family's home a folks pretending to
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Tired of Selling Baby Stuff on Craigslist? Hello Adbirds!Like most moms, I've been a big fan of Craigslist for many years. Yet sometimes there are things about Senior Craig that I don't like. Let's say I'm trying to sell a baby stroller. By the time I get my ad posted, 20 more stroller are already ahead of mine in about 24 hours. Not to mention, I'm not a
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Austin, Texas Mommies: Fashion, Food, Jewelry & Lingerie for Mom's Day? Y-E-S!Tired of the same food experience charity event after charity event? Chafing dishes slowly drying out the rubbery gray chicken breast. Another boring crudites platter with sad carrots, and boring canapes. Yawn.
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Win a 4-Piece Baby Bedding Set from MiGi & Momologie: Happy Mother's Day!In honor of Mother's Day, the wonderful gals at Momologie are offering Droolicious readers the chance to win a brand new MiGi 4-Piece Baby Bedding Set in either a princess or an alphabet theme. That's right, you get to pick the bedding set you want! Each set retails for $180. Whether you're decorati
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Liveblogging Project Runway: The Final AufFirst of all, when I tuned in to the finale of Project Runway on our big HDTV, the Lifetime channel (26 in Austin) is NOT WORKING. Black, blank screen. What the freak? I run upstairs and start watching it on the tiny television in my kid's playroom. Super crapola. Here's a play-by-play of the show.
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Therapy Schmerapy: Why Go When You're Getting Along?Like most people, I've been to a therapist at various times in my life. Looking back, I'd say it was when my life was just too overwhelming and I was having trouble figuring it all out. Besides, sometimes it's just easier to talk about your problems to total strangers than sharing with friends & fam
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How Do You Tackle Laundry: Let's Dish About DetailsLast night, I was sitting on my bed staring at the huge pile of clean socks that seemed to be taunting me and I thought, "There must be a better way." Over the years I have come up with my own strange system of dealing with clean laundry, but what if it's wrong? Is there a better, more efficient way
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Cat Peeing Outside Litter Box: Reality Teaches Mommy A LessonLike most families, we had furry children before we had real children. We got our two kitties about nine years ago. One is huge & fluffy & not too bright, while the other one is just plain fat & grumpy & very intelligent. Over the years, we've had issues with Big Fluffy peeing outside of the litter
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User post: We care about Tiger Woods' drama because we're nosy...If you haven't heard all of the D-R-A-M-A surrounding Tiger Woods and his recent little car accident you must be living under a very large rock. With very large soundproof headphones. Whether you Google "Tiger Woods" as web results, news results or blog results, the stories are swirling. In addition
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Project Runway: Who is Getting Auf'd Tonight?Well, nobody actually.
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Five (Realistic) Mommy Must-HavesBefore I had children, I imagined the products I couldn't live without. A magnificent pram with gorgeous white fluffy linens, a Baby Bjorn that would be glued to my chest, a designer diaper bag with perfectly sized pockets and so on. Fast forward to five years later and the reality of that list is l
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Prepare to Scare: Can You Prep a Toddler for Trick-or-Treating?I'm not a big person on the act of being scared. I don't like the sudden rush of adrenaline or feeling my heart skip a beat. Last year, I did a blog post titled, Enough of The Motion-Activated Shrieking Decorations in Drug Stores and it was well-received. Lots of people responded and about 90% of th
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Baby Ink: The Right to Tattoo Your ChildA 7-year-old wants a gang tattoo just like his daddy. Awe, that's so sweet. So daddy holds him down while he gets it. Hmmm, are we liking this parental freedom or not? I'm sure you can guess what the story is about, but now it is going to a judge. Is tattooing your minor a form of permanent disfigur
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Real Estate Reality: Gated Living Has Never Been More AffordableThe real estate market sucks. Yea, yea. I think we all know that. But instead of focusing on the glass being half empty, let's talk about how the glass is half full. If you're looking to buy a home in the $250k - $600k range, scrolling through Realtor.com is a feast for the eyes! I am amazed by how
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Nursery Art Giveaway: Win Beautiful Wall Art Worth $400 from Gallery DirectI like to keep mommies in the loop about cool baby stuff, so I have to blog about a great giveaway happening over at Droolicious on Babble.com.An online gallery featuring customizable fine art, Gallery Direct, is giving away two contemporary pieces that would look great in a nursery or child's room.
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User post: Remembering 9/11—How tragedy united usAs I sit here at my computer, enjoying the end of a much-needed rainy day, my thoughts turn to the picture perfect day that turned out to be one of the most tragic days in our lives, 9/11.
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Why I Hate Doing Laundry: Let Me Count The WaysI hate laundry. I hate every aspect of doing laundry. Why does the act of cleaning clothes have to be so complicated?
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The Hip Mommies: A Facebook Group for All MomsLet's face it, online communities can be far more meaningful to us than simply a vehicle for communication. When I was pregnant with my first child, some of the most helpful advice I received was from other moms who had left parenting tips on mommy sites. What to pack in the hospital bag. What to do
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Kiddo Entertainment On-The-Go: Free iPhone GameIf you need to amuse your youngsters in a hurry, this game is pure gold!It's a hilariously simple game for iPhone called Sheep Launcher. My hubby downloaded it on his iPhone and when he showed it to my kids, they went bonkers. The game is quite simple, yet quite contagious and amusing. Your goal is
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The Best of MommyQ: Vote for Barbies, Rush or Obama’s JeansIt's time to take a peek back in time and figure out which post deserves "The Best of MommyQ" title. From WeeGo bottles to knitted cupcakes to Autism, preggo celebrities and outlandish shopping centers, I've pretty much covered it all. As a favor to my readers, I never dive too far into the weird, s
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User post: $20.09 for 20 Days Challenge: A Lesson in Food & LifeLast week, MommyQ came across an interesting story about a college student at University of Texas who is trying to prove that $20 is a decent amount of money. David Lee, a senior at UT and an advertising major, decided to see if he could exist on $20 worth of food for 20 days. He got the idea from a
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College Kid Tries to Survive 20 Days on $20 Worth FoodI'm always amazed at the crazy things people do to prove a point and this story is no different. I happen to be a huge fan of UFCU (University Federal Credit Union), and I recently came across a special contest they're doing for college students. It's called, 'What Can You Do With $20.09?' and the p
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Hot For Fall: Four Cool Baby & Toddler ItemsIf you take a sneak peek at the hot baby items for Fall 2009, the first thing you'll notice is anything with an iconic Michael Jackson appeal is hotter than hot. DIY items are getting smarter, helping the crafty mom design like a pro. Eco-friendly toys are C-U-T-E and babies with bear ears are as ad
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Keep Big Babies Safe In The CarTraveling with a newborn in the car might be stressful, but if he or she is riding in an infant car seat, they're safe & contained. Skip ahead a few years to traveling with your 'big' baby in a booster seat with a lap belt. Well, your little guy or gal might be able to unbuckle the seat belt mid-tra
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Tennis Anyone: Giving Your Kids The Gift of A Lifelong SportI've been a mother for about five years now and one of the most important things I think you can pass down to your children is the gift of a meaningful lifelong sport. Obviously things like self-confidence, manners, ethics and honesty are extremely important, but don't forget about the active side o
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Hugs Keep Us Hopeful: Living with Autism Diagnosis, One Year LaterMommyQ is about to reach an important milestone in her mommy life. It has been almost one year since I first blogged about my son's autism diagnosis. My first post about his diagnosis, Autism Means My Son Is Happy When He's Flappy, was probably the most difficult thing I've ever written. Yes, it was
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Jet Set Babies: They Do The Packing For YouMany parents are skipping vacations and opting for staycations instead. Is it because of the economy or is it secretly because traveling with babies & toddlers is such an ordeal! Diapers, bottles, formula, wipes, baby shampoo, baby creams, baby food, etc. By the time you pack for your baby, there is
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Parenting Advice: Ignorance Is BlissIn the chaotic day-to-day life we lead, time gets away from us. As children, time seemed like the one thing we always had to spare. Growing old was never a reality. There would always be plenty of time to do this or finish that or wait for something new.
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User post: I Happen to Like Tori SpellingThere, I said it. One of my friends on Facebook recently admitted to liking the new Miley Cyrus song, "The Climb." I have a lot of respect for people who willingly admit potentially embarrassing truths, so I took her lead and decided to throw props to Tori Spelling, especially in the wake of her mot
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Defining A Shoe Trend: Flip Boot or Boot Flop?My wonderful friend, MissFitness, shared a funny story with me a few weeks ago. She was sunning and funning on a boat on Lake Travis (Texas) during a holiday weekend, so the lake was packed with people. It was roughly 100 degrees outside. She spotted a very pretty girl in a metallic bikini with perf
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Diaper Bag Crafted by Mama NASA Engineer: 3-2-1, Liftoff!Every so often I come across baby gear that floats my boat. When my diaper bag from Kirsten James Handbags arrived in the mail, I was in awe. This bag was not only beautiful, but also perfectly crafted and absolutely flawless. My mother was with me when it arrived and immediately tried to coax me in
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User post: Obama Wears (Gulp!) Dorky Denim????I was watching the All-Star Game last night and taking note of Obama's first pitch. The toss was fine, but something was amiss. Was it his jacket? Well, I was ticked it wasn't a Yankee jacket, but that wasn't it. The hair? No, that looked nice. It was his goofy, non-designer jeans! Wait a second. I
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Debating Weight Gain Guidelines During PregnancyDuring your pregnancy, you have guidelines to follow as far as weight gain. Just remember each women handles her pregnancy different and you need to focus on being healthy, not what the scale has to say. -
Speech Therapy for Your Toddler: Better Safe Than SorryIf you're reading this because you secretly fear your child is having developmental issues in regards to speech & language, keep on reading.
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Ten Tips for New Moms: Have a Happy Hospital StayThe day that stork finally delivers your baby, is quite exciting. It can also be rather overwhelming to suddenly have a newborn and find yourself stuck in the hospital and be in pain. Here are a few tips to think about before the big day arrives. Keep in mind, this is based on my personal experience
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Soap Operas: Is Anyone Still Watching These?Back in the day, like twenty years ago, I understood soap opera addiction. My mom had her "soaps" and my grandmother had hers, and they both followed them religiously.
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Mommy Rule: Flies Respond to Honey and BitchinessI think we all know the old adage, "You can get more flies with honey than with vinegar." Yes, in most cases that seems to be accurate. People are willing to do more for you and help you out if you're nice to them. But what about the people who don't respond to kindness? Well, in those situations yo
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Happiness is Dancing with Your ShadowBetween the vibrating cell phone calls, the urgent email messages on your Blackberry, the downloading MP3, the constant bills, the ignored, yet loved DVR, the non-stop solicitations via phone and mail....life gets not only complicated, but also very annoying. We're pushed and pulled in a million dir
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When Good Clothes Go BadFor some odd reason MommyQ has been obsessed with getting rid of old clothes. I have boxes of maternity clothes, pre-belly clothes, post baby clothes, post-post baby clothes. Ugh! Every night after the kids go to sleep, I've been tackling my closet. Yes, what fun.It's interesting what you learn when
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Celeb Juice: A Must-Have Haircut and A $5k Birthday Cake for SuriIt's been a while since I dished on celebrities and that makes me frowny face. It seems that any spare time I have to watch E! or flip happily through the pages of People are long gone. Between life as a mom and wifey, work, MommyQ blogging and running some kind of weirdo cat sanctuary, my know-it-a
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Weight Guidelines For Pregnancy May Not Fit You...An article published today titled, Expectant Moms Packing on Too Many Pounds says there are new guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. (This outta be good.) And they go a little something like this:- A normal-weight woman should gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy.
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Fashion Prediction: Rompers, Not Just for BabiesIn my opinion, this is either a fashion trend you love or hate. I can't see people being on the fence about it. Rompers. First, don't envision a little bubble onesie for infants. No, no, no. I'm talking about the one-piece short or pant outfit for women.
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Fabulous or Frightening: Elizabeth Adeney Preggo at 66-Years-OldIt's not even necessary to go into a lot of details about this breaking news story. Elizabeth Adeney is pregnant at 66-years-old. She now wears the crown for being the oldest pregnant woman in England's history. Yeah, that's a long time folks. Confused by all the buzz about her situation, Adeney rep
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See, See My Frenemy, Come Out and Hate on MeSee, see my frenemy,Come out and hate on me,And bring your insults threePretend to compliment meThen quietly call me a " w----"As I walk out the door,And we'll be jolly frenemiesforever more...In middle school or high school, it seems pretty normal to have a few enemies. And in most cases, you proba
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Bully-Proofing Your Kids: You May Be The Bully!I think we can all relate to being bullied or perhaps, being the bully, at some point in our lives. We tend to think picking on the little kid, the quiet kid or the different kid is just part of childhood. And regardless what experts say, I think it is and will continue to be. It's not going away, s
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To Blog or Not to Blog? That Seems to be the Question..Recently MommyQ has been asked a lot of questions about blogging. Why do it? How do you do it? Do you make any money? Well, it depends...
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Potty Training at the Bowling Alley & BeyondPrior to becoming a parent you might not like using public restrooms. They're usually pretty darn gross. But most of us have braved some really horrible bathroom situations at one time or another - at frat parties or clubs - because you just can't "hold it" forever. And we've survived. As soon as yo
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Angeline v Jennifer: Part 421Oh, the feud between "frenemies" Angelina and Jennifer continues thanks to cameras at the Oscars. While Jenn was trying to be funny on stage with Jack Black, they panned to Angelina who laughed at all of her jokes. And of course she did. What were they expecting to capture? Angelina glaring at her o
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Wearing White Shoes after Labor Day: Experts Weigh InMommyQ attended a wonderful luncheon today hosted by the Austin Chapter of PRSA. It was a huge success based on the turnout and although the food was late making its appearance, the Butternut Squash Ravioli was yummy enough to make you forget. Anyway, the focus was the Austin fashion scene and it's
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User post: Autism Rides Off Into The SunsetLast night my 4-year-old son rode a bike. It probably doesn't sound like a huge accomplishment to most parents, but it was a pretty special moment for us.This time last year my son wouldn't touch a bike. He hated all moving things - swings, tricycles, scooters, wagons, etc. We just thought he was sc
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Valentine's Day Isn't Quite the Same, But Still Just as SweetIt's funny how things change when you become a parent. Before we had kids, my husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day to the fullest. We were Hallmark's dream. A special lunch together that day, dinner that night and lots of extravagant gifts along the way. We always tried to outdo each other -who
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User post: Retail Slump, Spoiled Kids and Rush LimbaughThis holiday season was the weakest since at least 1969. A report came out today from the AP Wire stating discount giant Wal-Mart (the world's largest retailer) reported smaller sales gains than expected in December. Health and wellness items fueled sales while electronics remained solid. Clothing a
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My First Giveaway: Smorgasbord of StuffLooking for a way to avoid bumps on the noggin? Need a cute monkey blanket? (Who doesn't!) Shopping for sleek sophisticated nursery furniture? Or maybe a bathing suit for a little princess? It seems like baby always needs something. Wouldn't it be nice if something was cool AND free?
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Excuse Me, Please Don't Seat Us Near that Baby...As a parent, I find it funny that I was less aware of screaming babies and loud obnoxious children BEFORE I had kids. They just kind of blended into the background noises of life. Now, as a parent of two small kids, I notice those sounds a lot more. And they bother me. Okay, let me preface that. The
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So Long Wobbly Gingerbread Men. Hello Stylish Pawns.Remember the old school gingerbread men who seemed to fall down for no reason? Ah, memories. Just like every other game we played as children, Candy Land has been polished to new & improved perfection.
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Remember when Hot Chocolate was a Treat?Like most people, I'm trying to do the normal holiday thing without stressing over the ridiculously rotten economy. I've sent out my holiday cards wishing everyone a happy 2009. In reality my wish should be, "hope you don't lose your job, your home and your 401k..." but that seems a few shades less
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My Advice for Jennifer AnistonJennifer Aniston has more to say about her comments regarding Angelina Jolie. Wow. Shocking. According to omg! she was surprised Vogue printed the "uncool" remark. Aniston went on to say that was somewhat tabloid-like of Vogue and her comments were taken out of context. Blah, blah, blah....Jennifer,
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One Day My Babies Will Be Men?Today I had lunch with a dear friend who happens to be 20 years older than I am. She has a son who is 22-years-old. (My boys are 4-years-old and 1-year-old.) She is completely beside herself because her son wants to drop out of college with one year left to go. Her son is dating a girl that might no
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Helmet Heroes: Cheesy? Yes. Plastic? Yes. Obnoxious? Yes. Fun? YES!These colorful, loud, little helmets have certainly gotten a bad rap in the blogosphere. And yes, I agree - the commercial is pretty annoying. But the reality is these things are fun and extremely entertaining.
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5 Ridiculously CUTE, Colorful, Green Gifts for BabyEco-friendly baby products are hotter than tattooed celebrities right now. Why? Because going green with baby just makes sense. The world is a scary place based on what you can see. Who wants to think about the invisible dangers lurking around like toxins and chemicals?
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Holiday Shopping Made Easy: Coupon Codes and Special SavingsForget Black Friday and the shopping at 4 a.m. nonsense! In preparation for the holidays, here are some online deals that are too good to pass up. Besides, you need your beauty sleep! I know MommyQ does...
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What Are 30ish Moms Supposed to Wear?My husband and I were strolling at The Galleria this weekend with the boys, when we passed American Eagle Outfitters. "Wanna go in?" he asked, "or are you too old?" As we peered at the ultra-slender mannequins in the window, wearing denim miniskirts and skinny jeans, I said. "No, the biggest size th
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No More Julianne on Dancing with the Stars. Waaaahhhh!In a blog post a few months ago, I referred to Julianne Hough as a little thunderbolt of heaven. Alas, she announced today no more Dancing with Stars, at least not the next season. She wants to be taken more seriously and focus on her singing career.Julianne is awesome because she seems like the nic
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7 Things Moms are Truly Thankful For (Whether They Know It or Not!)We're all grateful for the normal stuff - health, happiness, love, family, etc. - but what about those unexpected little blessings moms arereally thankful for? Naps - Once in a rare while, mom gets to take a nap. Maybe the kids are out with daddy, maybe they've fallen asleep too or maybe they'r
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Hi. I'm Your Baby, and I Want this Stuff for Christmas.I'm the sweet, innocent, adorable little light of your life - your princess - and I have needs. Just like you, I desire the finer things in life. A nice crib to yell in. Gourmet foods to spit up. Soft diapers to poop in. Plush friends to boss around. Miracle creams. So this holiday season, here's my
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Black Friday for Dummies: It's Just A Misunderstood FridayOh, no! Black Friday is coming. Batten down the hatches! Hide your children! Expect dark skies and creepy cloud formations and perhaps, locusts. Run, run for your lives! Wait...oh, sorry. Black Friday is actually a good day. Oops. My bad.Black Friday is special because it's the very first shopping d
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Five Diaper Bags Under $400Five diaper bags sure to please even the most finicky mom. -
I'm Naked in a Tornado and My Teeth are Falling Out...I've had recurring dreams for as long as I can remember. I either end up on a rollercoster that goes up, up, up into the clouds, I'm running from a tornado, I'm naked (and not in a good way) or my teeth are falling out. When I was pregnant, I always had dreams about my cats.
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Shop Smart! 50 Adorable Baby Gifts UNDER $10Affordable, cute, unique, functional and fabulous too? Y-E-S. -
A Thanksgiving QuickieTurkey, stuffing, gravy, mashers and pie;Smiling at your crazy relatives as the time slowly passes by.
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Five Amazing Gift Ideas for Autistic Toddlers & PreschoolersStruggling to find a unique gift for that extra-special child with autism? Here are five fabulous (and therapeutic) toys to choose from, four of which are also eco-friendly.
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Make a Baby Without Making a Baby! Check out this Virtual Babymaker...Want to know what your baby would look like if the father was Brad Pitt? How about George Clooney? Dads, what would your kiddos look like if Carmen Electra was the mama or maybe Gwyneth Paltrow?The RoutanBabymaker3000 is a funny, yet oddly disturbing application that creates a customized bundle of j
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Do Fashion Plates and Barbies Bring Back Great Childhood Memories?As a 30-something mother of two little boys, I don't get to play with dolls very often. When I visit my neighbor who has two little girls under the age of five, I walk into a pink fantasy land of glittery, girlie wonders. Barbies, princesses, baby dolls, My Pretty Ponies, Polly Pockets - it's awesom
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Five Great Gifts for Autistic PreschoolersAs the mommy to a four-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), I've discovered many wonderful mainstream toys that are both fun and therapeutic. Toys that improve language development, sensory and motor regulation, build core strength, muscle tone and coordination. Toys that spark my son's inn
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OCD Diet: Rhyme Your Way Thin? (Puh-leez!)On the heels of the cabbage soup diet and the cookie diet, another ridiculous weight loss plan had been born. The OCD Diet. And by OCD I do mean Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The diet does not restrict calories, carbs, sugars, salts or fat. It simply requires you to eat foods in rhyming combination
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Everyone has a Goofy Idiosyncrasy: Does that Make Me Crazy?During my 45-minute commute to work this morning, I happened to catch a funny morning show bit. They're usually too obnoxious to handle, but this one was different. In fact, it had me laughing out loud (yes, LOL) in the car!
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Stop trying to convince me that super high-waisted pants are cool.I came across an article on the In-Style Magazine site that I just had to share. The article is about high-waisted pants and here is what it says,
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People Mag Recap: Cramming 144 Pages into 1 PostMy trick for this Friday is thumbing through the October 20, 2008 issue of People Magazine. Let's see if I can cram 144 pages of wonderfully entertaining, yet useless gossip, into one blog post. Betcha I can…
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Have you heard the joke about Carmen Gold? A Friday funny...A woman scanned the guests at a party and spotted an attractive man standing alone. She approached him.
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Ten Fabulous Fall Colors for Your ToesBrrrr! The weather outside is almost frightful, but your toes will look oh-so delightful in these delicious colors from OPI. Check out OPI Studio where you can give colors a virtual test drive. Whether you're going devilishly dark or ferociously fuchsia, pretty toes are always in season. And thanks
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I Am Cupcake, Hear Me RoarNo longer hidden in the shadows of cake, the cupcake has emerged as the sophisticated petite treat of choice. Today even the daintiest cupcake is larger than life. Taking a tasty departure from my daily routine, MommyQ - a cupcake novice, explores the wild world of cupcakes.Before this blog post, I
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Enough of the Motion-Activated Shrieking Decorations in Drug Stores! Aaahhhh!Rushing to the drug store after work to pick up essentials, I'm walking through the door at Walgreen's making a mental list in my head of the things I need, "diapers, formula, milk…" When all of the sudden a maniacal voice starts shrieking at me!!!! My heart skips a beat and I nearly jump out of m
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Tasty Boon Baby Gifts Under $10Boon is a brand that puts the "oooooh"in baby products. When it comes to mealtime fun, it's hard to beat the one-of-a-kind modern design Boon brings to the table. 'Tis the season to start thinking about gift ideas and we all know shopping for small children can be difficult. If you're looking for fu
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Who is Watching Over Our Autistic Children?I like to end my weeks on a positive note for my readers, but that's not going to happen today. I just read an article about Isabel Loeffler, an eight-year-old autistic girl who spent three hours isolated in a glorified closet, a "time out" room, at school. Read the full story here.
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Doggone Cute Toys for Baby & ToddlerFor dog lovers who happen to be parents, here are 10 cool baby & toddler gifts featuring sweet puppies, perfect pooches and adorable canines. Woof! Sit 'n Walk Puppy - If only all dogs were as easy to walk! This little pull-along pup obeys all commands all of the time. And he's made by Plan Toys,
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Things You DON'T Wanna See Going 80 mphMommyQ has a rather long daily commute. I take several different highways so I'm usually going pretty fast most of the time, as opposed to be stuck in stop & go traffic. Well, over the past few months I've observed some seriously peculiar (and alarming) events that have nothing to do with drivers te
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5 Delicious Diaper Bags Under $400Today's fashionable diaper bags are turning heads around town. High-end designers are catering to mommy and baby by giving them stylish meticulously crafted bags that scream, "I am NOT a childish baby bag!" Unfortunately there isn't a $10k Hermes Birkin diaper bag yet, but MommyQ thinks you'll find
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Dancing with the Stars is the Biggest Guilty PleasureABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars, may be the best guilty pleasure to ever grace a television set. Over-the-top glittery costumes boasting more sequins than an '80s prom, combined with some seriously smokin' hot bodies transports you into a wonderland of acceptable raunchiness and what, pray tel
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Ode to a Wheely Bug, the BEST Toddler Gift Ever!Cute as a button;As enjoyable as a hug;No child should go without a ride-on Wheely Bug!The bee is bright and cheery;The lady bug is extra-sweet;The cow, oh my goodness, is an absolute treat!Scoot, spin and roll all over the house;And thanks to special wheels, it's as quiet as a mouse.Evoking laughte