Moms on the Move airing in Philly on NBC this Sunday, June 28th at 12:30 PM. Set those DVR's!
Finally a show giving moms the credit for what they do!
“Moms on the Move” is an entertaining and informative show that brings to light the power and importance of mothers.
Driven by the idea to give moms a platform to share their success stories and advice, Linda Swain, mother of six, has advanced an idea to an action packed program, taped in front of a live audience of 150 members, that will begin airing in June on over 115 stations around the country.
A true example of the moms she features, Linda, found a way onto a local major network show in Philadelphia without television experience. She soon earned Emmy Awards as a producer and host. Linda then convinced the executives at QVC studios, who have done no programming before or since, to allow her to use their audience theater to realize the vision of producing an “Oprah/Ellen” type show for moms, complete with 150 audience members, a house band, and finishing with an energizing audience sing-a-long to the “Moms on the Move” theme song composed and performed by Linda.
“Moms on the Move” features real life stories of women who have accomplished great things and can offer new ideas and options to viewers who want greater success in raising children, dealing with health issues, nurturing relationships, growing businesses and even living a purposeful life.
Linda includes compelling stories of celebrities and gives equal attention to moms who triumph after the loss of a child or have raised children while battling cancer. Linda thrills them and the audience by presenting a complete “Moms on the Move” makeover with celebrity designers stopping by to add advice and their personal touch.
And it doesn’t end when the show is over, moms have many opportunities to make an impact by nominating a great mom they know, promoting themselves and connecting with others in many ways on http://www.momsonthemove.com/.
You don’t want to miss this! Check out the trailer for the show series here: www.momsonthemove.com/video/MOTMDEMO5.29.09.wmv
To watch Moms on the Move in your area, click here.
6.25.2009
6.22.2009
Where have I been these days?
I have not been so great about blogging lately because there's been a lot going on in our family. Hopefully things are dying down a little bit but we'll see!? So rather than write volumes....here are some pictures:
First we had my cousin's graduation party from HS down in Baltimore but I didn't take pictures (no little kids were there). Sorry! But here are some pictures from my nephew's HS graduation party the following weekend.
First we had my cousin's graduation party from HS down in Baltimore but I didn't take pictures (no little kids were there). Sorry! But here are some pictures from my nephew's HS graduation party the following weekend.
Birthday party at the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, NJ for my neice and nephew...
And finally...Anna's big 1st birthday party!
6.10.2009
Whiny Wednesday...
These days I have little to no patience with fake and superficial people. Especially with what is going on in the world today, why can't people just get real?! Wah, wah, wah...I know, but this is my whiny wednesday ;-)
My eyes have recently been opened wider to see that behind some always cheerleader happy, everything is going great! people....things are not at all what they seem. It is amazing to me that sometimes these people tend to be hiding the most baggage.
Therefore I have been listening to this song a lot lately...
"...Give me time and give me space
Give me real don't give me fake
Give me strength, reserve control
Give me heart and give me soul
Give me time, give us a kiss
Tell me your own politik
And open up your eyes, open up your eyes...."
~Coldplay
6.09.2009
Teresa's Tuesday Tip
PA Earth Friendlier Resources
Here's some quick & cool links we stumbled on recently for living earth friendlier in PA:
PA Recycling Markets Center -- their mission as printed on their website, "...to expand and develop more secure and robust markets for recovered (recycled) materials by helping to overcome market barriers and inefficiencies."
Greater Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network -- "a nonprofit network of local triple-bottom-line businesses and social entrepreneurs. We are local business people, professionals, social entrepreneurs, investors, not-for-profit leaders, and government representatives who are committed to building a more socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable local economy."
PA Horticultural Society -- check out their calendar!
Have others you'd like us to spread the word about? Let us know...we're all about Green in Philly and beyond.
~Teresa
Here's some quick & cool links we stumbled on recently for living earth friendlier in PA:
PA Recycling Markets Center -- their mission as printed on their website, "...to expand and develop more secure and robust markets for recovered (recycled) materials by helping to overcome market barriers and inefficiencies."
Greater Philadelphia Sustainable Business Network -- "a nonprofit network of local triple-bottom-line businesses and social entrepreneurs. We are local business people, professionals, social entrepreneurs, investors, not-for-profit leaders, and government representatives who are committed to building a more socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable local economy."
PA Horticultural Society -- check out their calendar!
Have others you'd like us to spread the word about? Let us know...we're all about Green in Philly and beyond.
~Teresa
6.08.2009
Margie's Monday Mommy confession
Ok, so my confession today....I am really bad about having milestone photos of my children taken professionally, scrap booking, or even writing things down in the baby book.
I recently had pictures taken at Picture People for Anna's first time, and she was 11 months old!? And honestly, the only reason I had the photos down was for my mom for a Mother's Day present. I can't even say I was good about it with my first child. It's not like I was on top of things with my first and just slacked with my second which seems to the be case with most moms I talk with. I had a few taken when Nick was a baby but then just never went back. I do feel especially guilty when I walk into friend's houses and they have large framed pictures of their kids all around the house....
And the scrapbooks!? Well that's just not my cup of tea so I simply don't do it. I tried to at least start a baby book with each child but once again, there are a lot of blank pages. So basically the re-occurring theme here seems to be procrastinator! I am a mommy procrastinator....there, I've said it! Now tell me I am not the only one!?....
I recently had pictures taken at Picture People for Anna's first time, and she was 11 months old!? And honestly, the only reason I had the photos down was for my mom for a Mother's Day present. I can't even say I was good about it with my first child. It's not like I was on top of things with my first and just slacked with my second which seems to the be case with most moms I talk with. I had a few taken when Nick was a baby but then just never went back. I do feel especially guilty when I walk into friend's houses and they have large framed pictures of their kids all around the house....
And the scrapbooks!? Well that's just not my cup of tea so I simply don't do it. I tried to at least start a baby book with each child but once again, there are a lot of blank pages. So basically the re-occurring theme here seems to be procrastinator! I am a mommy procrastinator....there, I've said it! Now tell me I am not the only one!?....
6.04.2009
A new show just for Moms!
Moms, our time is NOW!
Finally a show giving moms the credit for what they do!
“Moms on the Move” is an entertaining and informative show that brings to light the power and importance of mothers.
Driven by the idea to give moms a platform to share their success stories and advice, Linda Swain, mother of six, has advanced an idea to an action packed program, taped in front of a live audience of 150 members, that will begin airing in June on over 115 stations around the country.
A true example of the moms she features, Linda, found a way onto a local major network show in Philadelphia without television experience. She soon earned Emmy Awards as a producer and host. Linda then convinced the executives at QVC studios, who have done no programming before or since, to allow her to use their audience theater to realize the vision of producing an “Oprah/Ellen” type show for moms, complete with 150 audience members, a house band, and finishing with an energizing audience sing-a-long to the “Moms on the Move” theme song composed and performed by Linda.
“Moms on the Move” features real life stories of women who have accomplished great things and can offer new ideas and options to viewers who want greater success in raising children, dealing with health issues, nurturing relationships, growing businesses and even living a purposeful life.
Linda includes compelling stories of celebrities and gives equal attention to moms who triumph after the loss of a child or have raised children while battling cancer. Linda thrills them and the audience by presenting a complete “Moms on the Move” makeover with celebrity designers stopping by to add advice and their personal touch.
And it doesn’t end when the show is over, moms have many opportunities to make an impact by nominating a great mom they know, promoting themselves and connecting with others in many ways on www.momsonthemove.com.
You don’t want to miss this! Check out the trailer for the show series here: www.momsonthemove.com/video/MOTMDEMO5.29.09.wmv
To watch Moms on the Move in your area, click here. And for all you Philly Moms...Moms on the Move will be airing in our area on NBC, June 28th at 12:30 PM. Set those DVR's!
Finally a show giving moms the credit for what they do!
“Moms on the Move” is an entertaining and informative show that brings to light the power and importance of mothers.
Driven by the idea to give moms a platform to share their success stories and advice, Linda Swain, mother of six, has advanced an idea to an action packed program, taped in front of a live audience of 150 members, that will begin airing in June on over 115 stations around the country.
A true example of the moms she features, Linda, found a way onto a local major network show in Philadelphia without television experience. She soon earned Emmy Awards as a producer and host. Linda then convinced the executives at QVC studios, who have done no programming before or since, to allow her to use their audience theater to realize the vision of producing an “Oprah/Ellen” type show for moms, complete with 150 audience members, a house band, and finishing with an energizing audience sing-a-long to the “Moms on the Move” theme song composed and performed by Linda.
“Moms on the Move” features real life stories of women who have accomplished great things and can offer new ideas and options to viewers who want greater success in raising children, dealing with health issues, nurturing relationships, growing businesses and even living a purposeful life.
Linda includes compelling stories of celebrities and gives equal attention to moms who triumph after the loss of a child or have raised children while battling cancer. Linda thrills them and the audience by presenting a complete “Moms on the Move” makeover with celebrity designers stopping by to add advice and their personal touch.
And it doesn’t end when the show is over, moms have many opportunities to make an impact by nominating a great mom they know, promoting themselves and connecting with others in many ways on www.momsonthemove.com.
You don’t want to miss this! Check out the trailer for the show series here: www.momsonthemove.com/video/MOTMDEMO5.29.09.wmv
To watch Moms on the Move in your area, click here. And for all you Philly Moms...Moms on the Move will be airing in our area on NBC, June 28th at 12:30 PM. Set those DVR's!
6.02.2009
Teresa's Tuesday Tip
Tuesday Tip - Recycling Shoes
We're cleaning out a bit here and have some shoes we need to get rid of. Rather than toss em in the trash where they'll likely end up in some heap, we'd like to take the better route and donate or recycle them. The plan is to donate the ones that seem decent enough to do so. We have a great Thrift store nearby where we typically donate all of our used clothing items. But in my search for recycling options for sneakers I found Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. It works this way...
You take your old sneaks to a Reuse-A-Shoe center (looks like they have several in the US).
They accept any brand of sneaker but not dress shoes. And make sure they're not riddled with dirt or mud.Locations in the Philly area include:
City Sports
Rittenhouse Sports Specialties
Other options for getting rid of old shoes:
Salvation Army
Goodwill
Planet Aid
If you have other sources for recycling shoes, please let us know. We'd love to share them and get the word out!
wee tested. mommy approved.
We're cleaning out a bit here and have some shoes we need to get rid of. Rather than toss em in the trash where they'll likely end up in some heap, we'd like to take the better route and donate or recycle them. The plan is to donate the ones that seem decent enough to do so. We have a great Thrift store nearby where we typically donate all of our used clothing items. But in my search for recycling options for sneakers I found Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. It works this way...
You take your old sneaks to a Reuse-A-Shoe center (looks like they have several in the US).
They accept any brand of sneaker but not dress shoes. And make sure they're not riddled with dirt or mud.Locations in the Philly area include:
City Sports
Rittenhouse Sports Specialties
Other options for getting rid of old shoes:
Salvation Army
Goodwill
Planet Aid
If you have other sources for recycling shoes, please let us know. We'd love to share them and get the word out!
wee tested. mommy approved.
6.01.2009
Margie's Monday Mommy confession
Ok...so my confession for today: Sometimes I shut myself in the bathroom to use the phone when my son is having a tantrum.
We all have different opinions and styles as to how we parent our children. For me, I feel that when my son is having a hissy fit, he needs to get it all out completely. I don't want to negatively reinforce his tantrums by giving him attention...so I leave him alone, go into the bathroom, shut the door, and make phone call to get my mind off of him.*
Now I do not do this often I admit. Usually I tell Nick that he needs to go upstairs to his bedroom (shut the door) and get all the yuckies out up there. When he is done....he can come downstairs :-) This has really worked for us. Sometimes he comes down the stairs calling out to me, "Mommy - I am all done crying now." Ha-ha! Kids are just so darn cute aren't they?
*I do make sure the environment is safe when I shut the door, so that he doesn't harm himself during these crying fits.
We all have different opinions and styles as to how we parent our children. For me, I feel that when my son is having a hissy fit, he needs to get it all out completely. I don't want to negatively reinforce his tantrums by giving him attention...so I leave him alone, go into the bathroom, shut the door, and make phone call to get my mind off of him.*
Now I do not do this often I admit. Usually I tell Nick that he needs to go upstairs to his bedroom (shut the door) and get all the yuckies out up there. When he is done....he can come downstairs :-) This has really worked for us. Sometimes he comes down the stairs calling out to me, "Mommy - I am all done crying now." Ha-ha! Kids are just so darn cute aren't they?
*I do make sure the environment is safe when I shut the door, so that he doesn't harm himself during these crying fits.
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