As seen on The Hodge Podge Diaries, 04/21/13

In this day in age, technology is everywhere you look. It's integrated into our everyday lives, from cell phones to tablets, laptops to e-readers and whether you embrace it or shy away, you and your children will be exposed to it in one way or another.…

For anyone who is just getting to know about their illnesses or are trying to find information about self advocacy, I have a page that lists my favorite go-to websites.  From learning more about migraine disease, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, mental illness and becoming a self advocate to great support groups and blogs, you'll find them all here in one convenient place!…

Originally posted on my blog Reading is Elementary

http://readingiselementary.blogspot.com/2013/04/reading-z-is-awesome-resource.html

It's late in the school year and you may have already used the majority of your guided reading books. I recommend you look into Reading A-Z.  They have a huge selection of…

2013 is going to be a great year, we can feel it! That is why we decided to launch The Women In Motion Business Group this January. Welcome!



The Women In Motion Business Group would like to get to know you better and learn how we can help you grow your woman owned business this year. Please fill out our short and thought provoking survey and be entered into a drawing for gifts from WIMBG founders valued at $100.00!



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I've never given much thought to the definition of a single parent…until now. It was recently brought to my attention single parents are weighed and measured by an unknown standard in the public's eye. Here's my definition of a single parent:

A mother/father who is no longer married or co-habitating with the mother/father of their…

Tonight, my little boy has kindergarten orientation!  He's growing up so fast!  His time at preschool is quickly coming towards its end, and as that end approaches, I've wondered if he was ready for kindergarten.  He's excited enough about it, and wants to go, but I can't help but wonder if my child is mature enough physically, socially, and cognitively.  I didn't really think about it until about a month ago.  My mother in law is a kindergarten teacher and initially approached the subject…

If you a blogger looking to work with more companies and get yourself out there? Then its time to start working on a media kit! Companies want to know who you are before they decide if you are a good match for them. Having one makes you look reliable, knowledgeable and professional. Check out my review of Media Quick Sheets created by Blog Print Media. These are awesome!

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Originally posted on A Bloggy Mom

As a work at home mom, I know the stress and difficulty associated with accomplishing your goals... and doing it from home. Yes, before having the opportunity to be at home with my children and work from home... I was completely misguided in my understanding of just how simple it was. It isn't. At all. You must have a plan, and if you're having trouble getting…

When you woke up this morning were you in a box? Was it cardboard, a fine crafted wood, or plastic? Did it have a lid, was it painted, did it have an exit or was it sealed shut? We live our lives in a box. Sometimes we look outside it and see the world from a different perspective. Sometimes it takes a windstorm to blow our box over and force us to see beyond the cardboard. Sometimes we need to duct tape…