I missed last weeks Little Treats posting because it seems to takes me ages to get near the computer these days. As it is, I’m typing this post with one hand while cradling the newborn.
For myself, I have always found the season of autumn a time to reflect. Most of these posts are from last week, shortly after kids went back to school, and it seems many moms were contemplative. I know they’re not the most current but they are worth reading.
This entry was written by , posted on September 18, 2009 at 5:08 pm.
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What began as a street art project in Australia, The Toy Society has spread across the world. Started by a mother of one, Bianca Brownlow created a handmade toy, packaged it up and dropped the toy off in an Australian neighbourhood with the hopes some lucky person would find and adopt it. The idea has quickly caught on and handmade toys are being made and deposited around the globe just like their motto states: The Toy Society spreads the love throughout the streets of the world. Nothing to it really just a bunch of handmade toys looking for a nice home.
Wonderful in so many ways, The Toy Society celebrates creating handmade toys, the value of sharing yet expecting nothing in return, and the thrill of embarking on a secret adventure. It’s easy to become involved: on the left hand side of The Toy Society’s home page fill out the Get In On It section and easy to follow instructions will be sent to you by email. Once you’ve made your handmade toy, you package it in a plastic bag along with a ‘Take Me Home’ tag and a letter about The Toy Society. Your “drop” is catalogued on the blog and often toys that are found and are “registered” with The Toy Society so you may be able to see whom has adopted your toy.
I can’t wait to begin this project with my 2 1/2 year old son as it is a great family activity. I’d like to thank El for introducing The Toy Society to me – she knows I love making handmade toys so this is a real treat.
Check out The Toy Society’s blog: thetoysociety.blogspot.com and then come back and let us know what you think!
This entry was written by , posted on August 26, 2009 at 4:21 pm.
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Shannon of Charming Bitch writes how she feels. She’s a brave writer. She does not waste her words on the frivolous such as what’s the night’s dinner menu but rather her blog is more a journal of the heart. Shannon is frank with her words and very generous about what’s going on in her life and what she is feeling. She rages, she loves, she hurts, she fights. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to blog but clearly how honest you are can determine the level of following your blog will have and the level of support.
Shannon is battling cancer in her ovaries, uterus, and cervix. After many months in the hospital, Shannon has finally returned home and it is great to have her back! She and her husband Deels, are raising her 4 nieces and nephews as their own children, while balancing Deels’ time on the road as a trucker. When she was in hospital, Deels continued posting about Shannon’s health status, how the family coped, and the out pouring of support from fellow bloggers and readers. This mom blogger is loved and adored and her readership vast. The fact that her husband maintained the blog while she was unable to is a testament to how important the blog is to Shannon but also how important Shannon is to her readers.
She is a charming bitch and I’m glad to have her back on the internet! Check out Shannon’s blog: www.charmingbitch.typepad.com and then come back and tell us what you think.
This entry was written by , posted on August 11, 2009 at 9:13 am.
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Eleanor and her son ‘A’ review playgrounds in the Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia areas. Each review features photos, a star rating, and a brief description of the playground equipment and play area. Not only is Swings and Roundabouts a useful tool for residents but also for visitors who may not be familiar with the cities and are looking for great kid venues.
Are you a Vancouver resident and frequent playgrounds? Swings and Roundabouts Vancouver is looking for reader reviews.
Check out Eleanor’s blogs: www.swingsandroundabouts-vancouver.blogspot.com and www.swingsandroundabouts-victoria.blogspot.com
This entry was written by , posted on August 6, 2009 at 2:43 pm.
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I won’t deny it. I love to shop. I inherited this love and able capability from my mother, and before her, my grandmother. Before having a child, I was on the hunt for purses, jewellery and shoes, oh how I love shoes, especially red ones. Now I shop for my son and soon, a newborn. I love products that are well constructed, unique, clever in design, and reasonably priced. I have a soft spot for handmade or artist designed. I’m one of the those people that purchases birthday and Christmas gifts months in advance because I convince myself “It’s perfect, I should just get it now”. And, sometimes I keep them for myself…shhh. So, when I stumbled upon Cool Mom Picks, I sighed and let my fingers do the browsing.
In their own words: We’re just a few moms that track down cool stuff so you can stay busy being fabulous. We know cool stuff doesn’t make the mom, but it certainly helps make life a little better. We have a soft spot for non-mainstream products and services, particularly those from indie or emerging designers and mom/women-run companies. We believe you can stay true to your dazzling design sensibilities and still support an entrepreneur, especially one trying to support her family through her work. But we can be found loving on anything that we think is cool, really.
A few of my favorites:
A baby change pad with a clever design and funky look
The coolest alphabet building blocks ever!
Check out Cool Mom Picks blog: www.coolmompicks.com and then come back to tell us what you think!
This entry was written by , posted on August 5, 2009 at 8:41 am.
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Vodkamom is a teacher, a writer and a mother to three children. The first post of hers I read made me howl. I don’t have teenagers but I have a tween-age sister who would DIE if you took away her ipod. As a parent in this techno-gadget world, you clearly have to think creatively when it comes to discipline! Over and over again, this woman made me laugh. She pokes fun at her own goofs, reminisces over family memories, relives parent/child battles, and offers insights into her world as a teacher. Lighthearted and funny, Vodkamom is worth a visit.
Check out Vodkamom’s blog: www.vodkamom.com and then come back to tell us what you think!
This entry was written by , posted on July 28, 2009 at 8:15 pm.
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You know that feeling when you’re in the middle of reading a great book, the one you’ll tell everyone about and you’ll give as a gift for years? A book you hope will never end…that’s how I feel about Her Bad Mother.
Catherine is a mother of two young children, based in Toronto and one very busy, busy lady. She’s got lots of great stuff going on. A background in the academics and a career as a writer, her posts range from the inner turmoils of motherhood to great sociological debates. I found Catherine’s writing refreshing and if you really want to get a sense of what her blog is all about, begin by reading The Bad Mother Manifesto. Thank you Catherine. It’s such a relief to read words that not only support motherhood but also remind us that there is no such thing as perfect and as mothers we create unity by withholding judgement and by practicing respect and acceptance of all types of mothering. In Catherine’s words: “the only persons who can measure our mother-worthiness are our children, and even they are unreliable”.
A list of her most Popular Posts are found on the left hand column. While the content of the Popular Posts are personal and heartfelt, there are a few that pose very interesting debates, debates you’ve surely had amongst your friends and fellow moms. As I was reading, I found myself wondering “what would I do in this situation” or “how do I feel about this”, which I think is a sign of well written blog post. As a blogger, you want to engage your readers and the best method of measuring this is by the quantity and quality of comments. You will notice that all of the Popular Posts have a very high number of comments.
Want to get riled up? Read Who’s The Dummy, Mummy?
Great blog features:
Check out Catherine’s blog: herbadmother.com and then come back to tell us what you think!
This entry was written by , posted on July 21, 2009 at 1:25 pm.
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The concept of What do we do all day? is pretty straightforward. Mom lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two young boys. Her posts are tricks and tips to get through the days with a busy 4 year old, which in her words “do not involve complicated craft projects or expensive electronic toys”.
What do we do all day? site appealed to me because like Mom, I live in a small walk-up apartment with no outdoor space, a busy young boy, and I too will soon enough be toting around the infant sibling in an baby carrier. While it is “easy” to flick on the television for a few moments of peace, who always wants easy. I want my son to remember the time we spent together exploring our world. But my tricks get old and boring, so I’m always looking for new activities to try out, preferably ones that are creative, simple, and economical.
There are some fantastic ideas on this site. I particularly liked the Catapult Action and Unplugged Projects, especially the one about rocks. To have fun with a kid, you have to think like a kid. For my toddler, a bowl of rocks is likely to be the best 20 minutes of the day. I found myself thinking “ohh, I have something like that or I could use this instead…” Must go, there is fun to be had.
Great blog features:
Check out Mom and Kiddo’s blog: What Do We Do All Day? (the url is momandkiddo.blogspot.com) and then come back to tell us what you think!
This entry was written by , posted on July 16, 2009 at 7:51 pm.
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Ethereal is how I would describe The Light Garden. Even the site design is soothing, which features Verity’s own beautiful ink drawings that bring to mind vintage prints you might find in a curios shop.
Originally from Australia but currently residing in Istanbul with her husband and little boy, she blogs about her adventures with little Yashar, her own creative endeavours, and other sites she loves.
While my own creative pursuits lend themselves to bold, bright colours and goofy content (I used to design and sew small felt monsters), this mommy’s tastes are pastel, delicate, and soft. Her Making Mondays look as they could be featured in a magazine. The content is clear and the photos gorgeously document the step by step process. I love her summery cushion; if you had the time you could make the pillowcase complete with detailed stitching or you could simply jazz up an existing pillowcase with her embroidery ideas. Check back to The Light Garden often because Verity often posts craft projects to complete with a young child and knitting projects for those of you who love your needles!
Check out Verity’s blog: thelightgarden.blogspot.com
This entry was written by , posted on June 25, 2009 at 1:02 pm.
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My lovely tech-geek husband sent me this link more out of interest for our own site but then it dawned on me that it would be great to share with all of you, especially if you are a mommy blogger or if you are interested in starting up your own blog.
Chris shares some great ideas on building blog traffic and community discussion. As Mommys Who Blog is a new endeavour, I am always looking for tips and tricks on increasing site traffic and community participation.
So, I ask you lovely readers, what type of blog posts engage you as a reader? And if you are a blogger what type of posts gather the most attention wether it be traffic or comments?
Check Chris Brogan’s blog posting: www.chrisbrogan.com/23-essential-elements-of-sharable-blog-posts/
This entry was written by , posted on June 8, 2009 at 2:05 pm.
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