Inspirational Quote – My Mind
September 3, 2014 by
World of Coca-Cola – Atlanta- Free Tickets Giveway
September 2, 2014 by
Live in the Atlanta area or plan to visit soon? Mother 2 Mother has 4 tickets to give away to the World of Coca-Cola. That’s right 4 free tickets. Perfect for a family outing on an upcoming week-end. The weather is becoming cooler, it will be a perfect opportunity to stroll through the World of Coke and see how Coca-Cola has evolved. It’s a great family activity.
I visited several years ago while visiting Atlanta for my brother’s wedding. I had to, Coke is my favorite soda. Coca-Cola was founded in 1886 by an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton. It was first sold at soda fountains. Dr. Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson is credited with naming the drink and designing the trademarked logo. For mom’s who are homeschooling in the Atlanta area, this would be a perfect opportunity for a class trip and a history lesson.
The World of Coca-Cola not only offers a history lesson on Coca-Cola, but provides many photo opportunities. A photo opp with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear is a must. There’s also the 15 foot bottle opener, the huge coke bottles and signs from around the world and the free beverages. Who doesn’t love free.
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Note: Tickets for this give away are provided by World of Coca-Cola.
5 Reasons Why My Blog Is A Must Read
September 2, 2014 by
Is this your first time visiting Mother 2 Mother? I have 5 reasons why you should visit and than subscribe. Lets get to it:
I Share Parenting Tips and Motivators for Parents – There are thousands of parent blogs that you can read, but are they complaining about their journey or showing you how you can be successful? As a single mother who has already raised and college educated a daughter, I show you how you can be successful too. There is no booklet on how to parent perfectly. I offer tips on how you can persevere when you think you can’t. I share tips on instilling values, the importance of education, suggested reading, crafts and printables for kids.
Tips on Kitchen Gardening and Preserving – Becoming self-sufficient is important. I give tips on becoming a frugal shopper and growing your own produce. Not only should you grow it, preserve it. There’s nothing better than fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden. I provide tips on to grow organic vegetables from seed, how to care for the plants until they produce fruit (veggies), and how to preserve your harvest. Growing your own vegetables and herbs help save on the grocery bill, allows you to have fresh vegetables year round, and serve healthy meals to your family. I also make jams, can homemade sauce, salsa and more. Did I mention that you can garden on a balcony or use containers to produce fresh vegetables? I’ll show you how.
I Empower and Inspire Women – We can all use a little motivation and inspiration. As parents and as women, there are days that we will need a double dose of both. I share tips on how to build your confidence, get motivated and let go of things from the past that are weighing you down. Quotes are great motivators, tips to take care of ourselves emotionally and physically, skincare and fashion tips help build our self-esteem and learning to relax with books from our suggested reading list.
Fun Printables for Kids and Budget Friendly Crafts– I love creating fun and educational activities for my grandchildren. It’s a great way to occupy them while you regroup. I also create budget friendly crafts for my home.
I Share My Thoughts On Life – Life can be tough and at times we need a little humor, other times we just need to tell it like it is. My tag line is Real Talk For Real Women. Hold on tight, the road through life can get bumpy. I also love to travel, review products, and share my thoughts on this thing called life.
Because I’m constantly learning and growing, Mother 2 Mother is always evolving. I hope you will stop by and subscribe. We would love for you to join the conversation.
Turn It Up Tuesday – Week 50
September 2, 2014 by
Welcome to the 50th week of Turn It Up Tuesday! Mother 2 Mother is honored to be your host again this week and looking forward to reading your amazing blog posts.
September is a big month for us at Turn It Up Tuesday – this is our 1-year anniversary!! It has been an amazing year – and we look forward to many more to come!
A big thank you to everyone that has stuck with us for the past year – even if you’ve only been here a few weeks or a few months, you are greatly appreciated! And to all those that are just finding us here at Turn It Up Tuesday – thank you for stopping by and linking up with us! Thanks so much to everyone that joins us each week and makes this blog hop the best that it could be!
As you may know, Turn It Up Tuesdays is all about being happy, excited, energetic…and having fun! Link up your favorite posts (old or new) and meet some awesome bloggers in return! Link up your funny stories, DIY posts, recipes, mommy moments — anything at all, as long as it is family-friendly. We want to laugh, be entertained, be inspired, and have a good time!
SPONSOR OF THE MONTH
Tara from Anything and Everything
“Welcome to Anything and Everything! I am a wife to an incredible and talented graphic designer, a mom to a new baby boy, and to another baby of the four-legged variety. Here you will find everything ranging from DIY projects, food and drinks, kids stuff, and anything in between. With my zest for life and my husbands passion for design, we are never at a loss for unique and entertaining ideas. I try to update this blog as often as possible, so be sure to visit often for more adventures! Sit back, relax, grab a beverage, take a look around and enjoy!”
Stop by and check out her blog…it’s definitely a great read!
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We’re accepting sponsors for 2015!
We’re accepting sponsors for 2015!
Welcome the lovely ladies of Turn It Up Tuesday!
(from the top – left to right)
Natasha from Epic Mommy Adventures | Stacey from This Momma’s Ramblings | Jessica from The Wondering Brain | Cathy from A Peek Into My Paradise | April from 100lb Countdown | Tara from Anything & Everything | Kae from Where’s My Pacifier? | Kelly from Making-More | Rachel from Craving Some Creativity | Cindy from Mom Maven | Kimberly from Keystrokes by Kimberly| Rhonda from Mother 2 Mother | Jillian from Baby Doodah | Chelsea from Mommie and Wee | Tenns from New Mama Diaries
And welcome our awesome guest hosts for September!
(from the top – left to right)
Elie from Chocolate and Crockpots | Becky from bybmg | Cathy from Three Kids and a Fish | Lauren from Life In The Wilde | Mari from Living in Mommywood | Meghan from Life with Peanut | Yolanda from That’s Mashed Up | Melissa from The Coupon Chronicles | Michelle from Failing Perfect | Mila
Interested in being a guest host or becoming a permanent co-host?
Complete the form here! Monthly co-hosts will be chosen on a first come first-serve basis. We’re now accepting guest hosts for October, November and December.
Here are the Featured posts from last week!
Ce Ce chose Homeschool Days – A Day In The Life 2014-2015 from Life’s Hidden Treasures. “I’m new to homeschooling and need plenty of examples of how to create an effective schedule, I thought this post was very helpful!”
Becky chose 15 Tips to Carving the Best Pumpkin from Living Frugal with Erika. “I love this post because I’m itching for fall to truly get here. I love carving pumpkins with my son and can’t wait to use some of these tips this year.”
Rachel chose Easy Ways to Earn Extra Money For the Holidays {From Home!} from Work at Home Wisdom. “Seriously, the holiday rush will be on us much sooner than we even want to think about. And I love earning a little extra money. She has put together a great list and her own experiences which is really valuable.”
Kelly chose Homemade Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider Recipe from My Frugal Adventures. “I love the caramel cider from Starbucks, but a yummy version that you can make at home is much better.”
Tara chose Double Tiered Wood Slice Serving Platter from Houseologie. “I love how Leigh Anne created an amazing serving platter from a couple pieces of wood slices from the craft store. So creative and unique!”
Sandy chose My Toddler Isn’t Talking Yet – Should I Be Worried? from West Coast Mama. “I had a really hard time picking my favorite this week, but I ultimately decided on this post because, to me, it summarizes the most important guide we have in parenting. We have to rely on our gut instinct. As parents we know our kids better than anyone else. Our gut will tell us which way to go when we have a concern about our kids.”
Kimberly chose My Picks For The 2014 Best and Worst Emmys Dresses from Mother 2 Mother Blog. “”I love seeing the stunning attire on the red carpet at awards shows. The Emmys did not disappoint this year and Rhonda nailed it with her picks. Find out where Halle Berry, Camila, Alves, Lena Dunham, and Viola Davis landed on her list.”
Cindy chose How We Succeeded In Becoming A One-Income Family from Life’s Hidden Treasures. “We have been living off basically 1 income for the last 23 years. I brought a lot of debt into our marriage…don’t do that! We have worked hard and have just a little debt left. Our house and cars are paid off all that is left is 1 pesky old credit card and a small loan. Living on 1 income is not as difficult as it seems when your priorities are in order.”
Chelsea also chose this post. “This post was surprisingly inspirational. When I found it on the linkup, I thought it would be a how-to, step-by-step post on saving money, which I’m always looking to do. Instead, Cathy shared her family’s experience and how they have ‘freed’ themselves through tithing. Such a great reminder of what is most important in life. So happy I found this post!”
Stacey chose Homemade Soap Scum Shower Cleaner from Robyn’s View. “Now that we are a single income family, I am always trying to find new homemade cleaning recipes. I can’t wait to make some to try in our bathroom! Thank you so much for sharing!”
Natasha chose I Was Scared to Have A Boy from The Contented Wife Blog. “I was so fearful of having a boy…I didn’t know what to expect and I worried about the same things that you did. I worried that he would grow older and shun me or our mother-son bond wouldn’t withstand the test of times. I still worry about those times – but I cherish the moments that I have with him now. And I’m glad that I did that, rather than worrying about everything else. Those are the moments that will last forever, even well after he’s married and moved on with his life. But you’re right – sons always have a bond with their mothers, well after they move on with their life.”
Victoria also chose this post. “I chose [this post] because it was a topic I could relate to. When I found out I was pregnant with my first son I was scared out of my mind. I knew boys were rough and felt they were harder to raise than girls were. I had no clue how I would make it as a mom of a boy. Therefore, when I saw this post linked up this week it immediately gained my attention.”
The post with the most clicks is 7 Tips To Gain and Keep Followers from Natural Beautism and Flappings in Life.
Stop by and show some love to our featured bloggers this week! I’m sure they’d all appreciate it!
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7 Tips To Gain and Keep Followers from Natural Beautism and Flappings in Life
I Was Scared to Have A Boy from The Contented Wife Blog
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Kitchen Gardening: Guide to Companion Planting Book Giveaway
September 1, 2014 by
Mother 2 Mother is giving away a copy of this beautiful book, The Mix and Match Guide to Companion Planting by Josie Jeffery. I did a review on this book, please see it here. This is a great book for beginner gardeners and a great reference for advanced gardeners.
The book is full of information on the history of companion planting and organic soil preparation and composting. The content of the book lists common kitchen garden plants with information that is easy to read and follow. The illustrations are beautiful and the book is beautifully made. I was given a copy as compensation for an honest review. I am so pleased to be able to share a copy with you.
Here’s how you can win:
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This give away is open to US Residents 18+ only. The give away will end September 30, 2014 at mid-night. The winner will be selected by Random.org. You will be notified by email, so please leave a valid email address. Invalid email addresses will be disqualified and a new winner selected. Good Luck!
5 Reasons Family Is Important To Children
September 1, 2014 by
Family is important to children. We may not like some of our family members. but we can’t change who we are. Our experiences with family have been different, I’m sure. Some of us come from single parent homes, alcoholic homes, or two parent homes that were loving or not so loving. We can choose to ignore, stay away from or disown our family. However, we can’t get away from who we are. That is a fact. Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on the importance of family to our children.
When I was growing up, family reunions, backyard BBQs, and Sunday gatherings were a given. You never knew how the day would end, but we would all return eventually. As children we spent time with siblings or cousins. We played baseball, hop scotch, did cartwheels, or picking walnuts and berries for treats. We still laugh about the good times that we had together as children.
Here’s 5 reasons why family is important to children:
Teaches Children About Who They Are – Learning about your heritage is important to understanding who you are. What better way to learn than from great grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Listening to stories from relative’s childhood can help teach children about who they are and who family members are. Forming a bond with family members can last a lifetime, it teaches children that they will always have someone to turn to with family.
Teaches Children About Trust – Spending time with family builds a bond which can lead to trust. We must teach our children who to trust in the family. Sadly, not all family members should or can be trusted. We all have drug addicts, alcoholics, thieves, liars and a host of other negative traits. It may be hard to admit it, but it’s important to guide your children on trust.
Provides Examples For Children – Spending time with family members gives children a first hand example of how other family members live. Some family members will be doing better than others financially, have bigger and more beautiful homes, and be the most unhappy. It also gives children an opportunity to see those that are not doing well, but are the happiest. Seeing things from a different perspective is always good.
Helps Develop Self-Esteem – It’s important that children become comfortable with who they are and accepted. What better place to start building a solid foundation than with family. No matter what, family should love and accept your imperfections, strengths and weaknesses.
Gives Children A Sense of Security – Knowing that you’re loved by family gives children a sense of security. Understanding the importance of family will help them feel safe and accepted. They can be free to be who they are. When they not afraid of being who they are, their self-worth soars.
No matter what happens in life, family will remain. Children should understand the importance of family. So many children yearn for the love of family, security, a sense of who they are and examples of how life can be. If you have the opportunity to expose your children to extended family gatherings, I encourage you to do so. Understanding the family tree is essential to learning who you are. You may also like the Importance of Family.
Octonauts DVD Giveaway
August 29, 2014 by
Welcome to the Octonauts: Deep Sea Mission DVD Giveaway
Hosted by: SaraLee’s Deals Steals & Giveaways
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Sponsored by: NCircle
“Dive into adventures with your favorite underwater explorers, the Octonauts! Join brave Captain Barnacles, daredevil ex-pirate Kwazii, and medic Peso Penguin, along with other Octonauts as they explore the world’s oceans, rescue the creatures who live there, and protect their habitats – above and below the waves!
On this exciting DVD, join the Octonauts as they explore the hidden depths of the Midnight Zone! Peso must conquer his fears to treat a Vampire Squid! Dashi and Inkling go head to head with hungry Gulper Eels! Then, Barnacles, Kwazii and crew must rescue sea creatures before an underwater volcano erupts!”
Now for the giveaway: One lucky person will win a Octonauts: Deep Sea Mission DVD. This is open to US/CAN and ends 09/09/2014 @ 11:59 pm est. To enter, Simply do the tasks on the Giveaway Tools widget below and you’re set to have a chance to win! Remember you can’t win if you don’t enter. It only takes one entry to win!
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My Picks For The 2014 Best and Worst Emmys Dresses
August 27, 2014 by
Did you watch the 2014 Emmys? I love the Red Carpet. I turn into the Fashion Police armed with handcuffs, a baton, patrol car and jailer. I critique the dress, color, accessories, hair and shoes. I’m prepared to handcuff the worst dresses and turn on the siren and lights for the best dresses. I may apply for a job with Joan Rivers and Kelly Osbourne.
At the top of my list is Halle Berry. My girl is rocking this gown. Ba-Bam! The color is soft and the design sexy. Angelina Jolie take note, this is how a lady shows a little leg. Your pose at the Oscars just doesn’t measure up. Honestly, I couldn’t figure out if it was your leg or a stick. Your pose has been burned into my brain for months, but now I can say that it has been replaced. Halle is toned, the hair is flawless and accessories aren’t needed. Although I wouldn’t complain about seeing her eye candy, Olivier Martinez, as an accessory. That’s right ladies, I’m middle aged I’m not dead.
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I love this color on Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The gown was designed by Carolina Herrera. It’s simple, but sexy. Her dark hair is a beautiful contrast against the red. Did you see the kiss with Bryan Cranston? It was so hot, I still have steam on my TV screen.
Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi looked beautiful in this white gown by Ralph Rucci. It’s so plain, but less is more at times. This was one of them. Her dark hair and skin tone was all that was needed for this pose on the Red Carpet.
Camila Alves, Matthew McConaughey’s wife, looks fabulicious in this white design by Zuhair Murah. She is stunning and so is the gown. What do you get when you have stunning + stunning, perfection. The most amazing thing about this gown, it’s a ready to wear.
My last pick in the favorite category is Viola Davis’ electrifying cobalt blue number by Escada. Ravishing is what comes to mind. It’s age appropriate, but the neckline allows it to be sexy. The color is beautiful against her brown skin.
Lets talk about my worst dress list. Do you ever wonder how designers come up with their designs? I have no idea what designer Giambattista Valli was thinking when this hot mess was designed and I have no idea what Lena Dunham of Girls was thinking when she agreed to wear it. There is nothing that I can say except lock both of them up. This is why I bring the jailer!
I’m picturing actress Sarah Paulson walking down Rodeo Drive yelling catch me if you can and some unknown designer runs up from behind her and shoves her into all of this netting. She’s trapped, she has to wear it. This can be the only logical explanation. There’s room in the back of the police car for one more. Off to lock up Sarah.
What were your favorite and less favorite dresses of the 2014 Emmys?
