[lilSugar] Stand By Your Man or Cry Me a River?

Tammy Wynette's classic song "Stand by Your Man" may be the traditional tune, but it seems some family women are not up to the task, especially when their very public husbands cheat. Justin Timberlake. […]

 

[What's That Smell?] Frigidaire – Meet the Affinity Washer & Dryer

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Frigidaire Test DriveI mentioned a few weeks back that I was selected as a Frigidaire Test Drive Mom and that I would be receiving a brand-spankin’ ne…

 

[Sarah and the Goon Squad] Preemptive Paybacks Are Hell

I was on the phone with Devra today when all of the sudden there was screaming. Claudia was yelling her head off. Screaming screaming screaming. Then they were both screaming. I practically hung up on. […]

 

[Posh Mama] R.I.P. Farrah Fawcett

1947-2009

 

[Dooce] Lair

Surprisingly the dogs have not been fazed by the introduction of Marlo into our pack. Chuck sort of gave us a look like, hmm... this again? I think he was just relieved it wasn't another miniature Aus. […]

 

[Jennster] the post where i am super freaking girly (read, emotional)

no more wedding stuff. i don't want to post anymore.. you don't want to read anymore.. so it's done! as quick as it came... it's over. (that's what she said)i am going flipping stir crazy lately. i th. […]

 

[Charm City Moms] Traffic safety night at Camden Yards

Going to see the Orioles tomorrow night? AAA Mid-Atlantic reports that the game against the Washington Nationals is "traffic safety night," which might be a good opportunity for passive-aggressive edu. […]

 

[Second to the right and straight on till morning] Smushi and other creations going on

Violet created these "frushi" she discovered in an American Girl magazine at the library the other day. She decided to make it for her girl scout troop's swim day at the community center pool this wee. […]

 

[this woman's work] Madison wondering

The impending arrival of Madison’s new baby brother has her doing a lot of thinking about babies including how they get in there and how they get out. She forgets things she’s heard before or mayb. […]

 

[Pajama Mommy Community] Rosie’s Five Tips for catching Up to Your Internet Savvy Kids

Feeling a little “behind” when it comes to the Internet? Is your sixth grade daughter also doubling as your personal tech support? Your kids may be of the Facebook generation but not to worry, you. […]

 

[Mighty Girl] Masons on Fashioni.st

Bryan and Hank made a Father’s Day appearance on the San Francisco street fashion site, Fashioni.st. Awww. I was also on the site a few months ago when I ran out of the house to take some quick Bay. […]

 

[Daddy Types] Gerber, Hanna Andersson Spun Off To Pay The Bills

Whoops, looks like I missed this story from the New Depression. Which I guess was the entire point of the company releasing the news on November 25, two days before Thanksgiving. Kellwood, a women's a. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Obamacare exempts unions and Congress

While we're trying to raise our kids and enjoy the summer, Congress is ramming through a radical agenda which will have deep repercussions for our families for years to come. Please take the time to c. […]

 

[lilSugar] B Is Bananas For Butterflies

A was for apples and b is for butterflies. Transform a tot's room into a magical wonderland by hanging a cluster of white festive flutter with a voluminous chandelier. Pepper the space with winged ac. […]

 

[And the pursuit of happiness] Eating Rolls Instead of Sushi Probably Means I'm a Poser

Just in the last couple years I've become a sushi chick.But I should clarify.The sushi part of eating sushi isn't my favorite part. A tray full of slabs of raw fish and seafood. Nope. That isn't my th. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Obamanation: news round-up June 24

There is so much breaking news. The Government Media is doing a despicable job of protecting a president ignoring growing international chaos - instead focusing on "news" about Michelle's comings and. […]

 

[Musings and Mommy Stuff] Our Labrottie

My son has wanted a dog for a while. I put my foot down and said that we had to wait until the last child was potty trained. I guess I was hoping my son would forget about it, but no such ruck. Also,. […]

 

[Mombian] LGBT Parenting Roundup

Politics and Law Amicus briefs are coming in to Florida’s third district court of appeal from LGBT and other civil-rights groups, in support of a circuit court decision that allowed a gay couple to. […]

 

[lilSugar] Take Your lil Doll to Party Like Barbie in Sin City!

Barbie's gotten a bit more mod in the past 50 years most recently keeping up with the trend of getting tattooed. And, now she is trading in the Malibu Dream House for the bright lights of Sin City. Th. […]

 

[A Child Chosen] Gymnastics - Not Just a Girls’ Sport

When I was a little girl, I watched Nadia Comaneci score a perfect 10 and win three gold medals in the 1976 Summer Olympics. I enrolled in gymnastics shortly thereafter. I loved the sport. I loved doi. […]

 

[Weary Parent] Gymnastics - Not Just a Girls’ Sport

When I was a little girl, I watched Nadia Comaneci score a perfect 10 and win three gold medals in the 1976 Summer Olympics. I enrolled in gymnastics shortly thereafter. I loved the sport. I loved doi. […]

 

[Domestic Psychology] Ministry of Silly need not apply

I get a newsletter from Blue Moon drive-ins every week. This morning, the e-mail looks something like this: The Midtown Drive-In This Drive-In is for Sale Serious Persons Inquire’s Only It’s a goo. […]

 

[lilSugar] Dear Sam Walton, Say It Ain't So!

While parents warn their children about the tricks that can be found in candy on Halloween, most don't worry about the dangers of going to their local grocer. But, some kiddos received medicine bottle. […]

 

[Thrifty Mommy] Free 2 Yr Subscription to Parents Magazine

ValuMags is offering a free two year subscription to Parents Magazine. If you missed out last time, you may want to snag up this deal before it’s gone again. As always, due to manufacturing costs an. […]

 

[Boston Mamas] Free Family Fun

My bargain savvy sister-in-law sent me two leads that are handy for families looking for budget entertainment now that school is out (and the rain doesn’t seem interested in letting up for long). Bo. […]

 

[Geek Dad] Arrr Mateys, Shutterfly’s Geeky Customer Service Delivers

Image via Wikipedia Some days a little customer service will go a long way to creating a life-long customer and to spread the joy. Today is one of those days. I recently received, along with apparentl. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Jenny Sanford releases statement in response to Mark Sanford affair

First lady: Reconciliation possible Jenny Sanford says governor 'has earned a chance to resurrect marriage' South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford issued this statement after her husband's press conf. […]

 

[A Mom, a Blog and the Life In-Between] Improvement Squared

 

[The Life of a Father of Five] Venting today.

Not here though.    No, the venting I need to do is being done elsewhere.  In an "anonymous" fashion, and in an "anonymous" forum.  It's a place were I vent - to keep the pressure from building up. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Free Family Film Festival - check it out!

REG's Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing! When school's out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It's a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for. […]

 

[Mom 101] A heartbreaking post of staggering randomness

 

[Mommy Life] Coach Dan Dillon - Special Olympics hero

For six years, four Curtis kids - Jonny, Jesse, Daniel and Justin - have been privileged to have an incredibly generous man as their Special Olympics basketball coach. The program he runs in Loudoun i. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Are we really as smart as we think we are?

Martha sent me this.  These quick reasoning quizzes are really fun to do with your kids:Think you're smart?Below are four questions to test your perception, reasoning and the quickness of your logic. […]

 

[Posh Mama] The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone

You have probably heard the term the "fat-burning zone." You often hear uninformed trainers recommend that their clients reduce the intensity of their workouts so that their bodies will burn more fat. […]

 

[Z Recommends] Natural, gender-neutral pretend play with Ryan’s Room

Ryan's Room toys first attracted us with their all-wood and cloth construction and relatively gender-neutral themes, a great alternative to plastic dollhouse furniture and dolls that are mostly direct. […]

 

[DadCentric] Eh...he's not a schlub

So, as you can see from the past few days, we've all asked our wives, our better halves, the mothers of our children, to extol our virtues as fathers...as Dads. I am no different. When I asked Mrs. Bi. […]

 

[Shh, Don't Startle the Drunken Housewife] my children are talented at freaking out

Yesterday I noticed several pages, stapled together with an illustration on the cover, lying on the coffee table. I picked it up and took a look. It was a short story, which I assumed was part of Iris. […]

 

[Mommy Life] Pachelbel Bedtime Song - for dads

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[Charm City Moms] Family fun for the last weekend in June

If you haven't hit the beach yet this summer, you might check out City Sand this weekend, which brings the sand to the Inner Harbor. You can also take in  concerts around the harbor, and check out L. […]

 

[Suburban Bliss] A tale of two landlords.

 

[DadCentric] DadCentric on The Radio, Again

I will be live on the air at NuPoppa Radio this morning, 11 PST. The NuPoppa guys and I will be discussing fatherly stuff, including Father's Day, the Military/Industrial/MommyBlogger Complex, why the. […]

 

[Adorable Device of Destruction] There were three in the bed, and the little one said...

Gus has discovered a new way to travel.He rolls.The other day I put him on his play mat and walked into the kitchen to warm up a bottle when ten seconds later I heard a loud cry. I turned around to se. […]

 

[Surrender Dorothy] When I'm a Big Ballerina

Last night the little angel had a summer dance recital at her new ballet school. I let her watch the older girls between her performances even though the other little girls went downstairs. She was qu. […]

 

[Surrender, Dorothy] When I'm a Big Ballerina

Last night the little angel had a summer dance recital at her new ballet school. I let her watch the older girls between her performances even though the other little girls went downstairs. She was qu. […]

 

[Table for Five] When I'm a Big Ballerina

Last night the little angel had a summer dance recital at her new ballet school. I let her watch the older girls between her performances even though the other little girls went downstairs. She was qu. […]

 

[This Full House] Open House Blog Tour - 21st Showing

My husband, Garth [not his real name] and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on in there?. […]

 

[Hip Writer Mama] Summer Vacation and Writing Angst

It's been awhile since I last posted and I wish it was because of the stuff dreams and fabulous happy dances are made of, like Beth Kephart's NOTHING BUT GHOSTS book release, so beautiful, an absolute. […]

 

[Kimchi Mamas] Open Thread Thursday

 

[I Want to Be a Mommy] Not Sure I Have A Point

Otherwise known as me rambling. Sort of. Yesterday was the anniversary of my dad's death. I'm ok. It's been 15 years. For probably the last 10 years I've had an awareness of the date but for the most. […]

 

[New York City Moms Blog] Climbing with Miley

I've been in tears off and on all month long. And I'm not sure why. There's nothing enormously wrong with anything or with anyone, it's mostly just little interactions, summer camp preparations, alien. […]