Boston Marathon Tragedy Talk Of The Parent Blogosphere
There are two main things that have overwhelmed me in this most recent tragedy in Boston. Before we talk about the tragedy let’s remember how...
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Tully’s Hawaiian Blend Coffee #YourPerfectCup (and a Storewide Discount Plus Free Shipping at Green Mountain Coffee)
(Sponsored post) I am one of those people who thinks it’s never too hot for coffee. I actually love it hot year-round, but if I... -
Spring Fashion Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
Spring is finally, finally here. Well, where I live it went more like this: winter, winter, winter, first day of spring, winter, winter, winter, BAM... -
April 2013 Call for Paid Blog Posts
This month, we are seeking applications for paid blog post assignments on the following: Walt Disney World travel tips, Mother’s Day tips, recipes and... -
How to Grow a Tea Garden
Ahh. Sit back and relax. Who doesn’t like a good, hot cup of tea? While you might not have a tea bush in your back...
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10 Signs You’re Online Too Much
When I first started blogging it seemed like the majority of bloggers had desktop computers. It was rare to hear of someone blogging in a... -
2012 Year in Review Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
Wow! Another year (almost) down in the books! I don’t know about you, but it sure seems to me that 2012 turned out to be... -
Should Bloggers Sell Products Companies and Firms Send Them?
Welcome to the debut of a new regular feature called Type-A Parent Conversations. As many of us bloggers know, often the best things said on... -
How to Get a Type-A Parent Conference Pass for Christmas
Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget that you can still use the code BLACKFRIDAY to save a whopping 30% off your Type-A Parent Conference 2013 pass. (In case... -
Hidden Influence – Facebook Groups, Google+ Hangouts, Skype and Other Invisible Social Networks
I have been noticing an interesting trend in recent months: many online conversations are happening behind a privacy curtain. This isn’t new, in fact. I...
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Soft and Tender Orange Scones for Tea
You have no reason to be scared of making or eating fluffy scones. With a light touch and good recipe, you can produce a perfectly... -
Kitchen Organization Tips (and Win a K-Cup® Pack Countertop Storage Drawer)
My kitchen is constantly a mess. This may or may not be related to my having a horribly small kitchen and about 73 million things... -
Last Minute Christmas Homemade Food Gift Recipe – Dark Chocolate Bark with Pomegranates and Sea Salt
Easy DIY Food Gift Idea! The holiday season is in full swing, but it’s not too late to whip up some easy do-it-yourself Christmas candy... -
Apple Pie Martini a la Mode Recipe – a Great Thanksgiving and Christmas Cocktail
This apple pie martini a la mode tastes like a blast of apple pie, liquified. It really does taste great (and you could even make... -
Easy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
It can be so tempting to stress about (or generally freak out about) Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you are hosting the dinner or responsible for...
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Call for Paid Blog Post Ideas (February 2013)
At Type-A Parent, we pay bloggers $25 for posts. This month, we are looking for posts on St. Patricks Day DIY, recipes and crafts, Easter... -
Should Parents Who Blog be Called Mommy Bloggers or Daddy Bloggers?
I first heard people debating the question of whether terms like mommy blogger and daddy blogger should be used at the very first Type-A Parent... -
Business of Blogging – Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business?
Have you heard that you can just start blogging and get paid? That’s probably one of the biggest myths out there. Make no mistake –... -
October Call for Paid Blog Post Applications
We are currently accepting applications for paid blog post gigs at Type-A Parent, and this is the application for October. Loading… Photo © Pixelbliss –... -
Bloggers vs. NickMom Edition of the Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
Last week we talked about the start of the NickMom vs. blogger debacle at length, and since then the blogosphere (and social media) has been...
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St. Patrick’s Day with Kids Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and many parents are blogging about fun crafts, activities and recipes this week to make with the... -
Pot O’ Gold Pin Tutorial
We love to dress up for St. Patrick’s Day, but after all of the other holidays we just celebrated, the prerequisite is any thing we... -
Free Printable – St. Patrick’s Day Friendship Candy Bar Gift Wrappers
St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th each year. It’s a day marked with meaning and lots of green,... -
Wellness Tips for Moms
Wellness and moms. Yes, those two words can go together. I mean it. If you’re anything like me, though, focusing on... -
Tax Refund Trip Ideas
Tax refunds provide a nice windfall each year that we qualify for one. Instead of doing something boring like paying off bills, here are ideas...
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The Thankful Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
No big surprise, but this week’s most blogged about subject this week was thankfulness and I’ve got to tell you, I am thrilled. So often... -
31 for 21: Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Four percent. Considering my ‘advanced maternal age’ and the length of my unborn son’s femurs, those were the odds of Parker being born with Down... -
A Moment in Time
It had been almost 24 hours since my water broke. I knew what was coming. I just knew it. My heart was full of a... -
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I had to stop my mind from racing to listen. My mind (it has a mind of its own) had taken off ahead of me... -
Homeschool Panic – Comparing In Homeschooling And Parenting Makes Life Miserable
Around the beginning of August the homeschool panic starts creeping up on me. Do I have everything I need? Will we be able to get...
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Blogger Fitness Tips from Bob Greene (and Win a $150 Omron Fitness Blogger Gift Package)
I recently had the opportunity to interview fitness expert Bob Greene @bestlifediet on how bloggers can stay fit while, well, being bloggers. It is a... -
Pinterest For Dummies
As you may have gathered from all my recent Pinterest posts, I am a tad in love with the virtual pinboard social network. I am... -
CES Final Day in Pictures
I am on the flight back home from CES in Las Vegas right now. I definitely plan some more posts about CES later when I... -
Parent Tech at CES
International CES is filled with some amazing parent tech, from devices to make live easier as a mom or dad to some pretty clever gadgets... -
The New Hotness at CES 2012
The mood at the 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is a bit subdued in comparison to past years, but the big brands still came out to bring a...
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