It’s hard to find college scholarships for young kids. Olive Garden’s annual essay contest gives students as young as the first grade a chance to compete for a $2,500 savings bond and a family trip to New York City. To apply for the 17th Annual Pasta Tales Essay Writing Contest, students must submit a 50 [...]
National Pancake Day: Get a Free Short Stack and Free College Money
Next week, IHOP will give away tons of free pancakes in honor of National Pancake Day. To this, I say: Nay IHOP, Nay. Don’t get me wrong. I hope IHOP reaches its goal to raise $3 million for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I plan to hop in for my free stack and to make [...]
7 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Really Understand What They Read
Are you raising a “word caller?” It sounds kind of naughty when put that way. A “word caller” understands the connection between letters and sounds. They appear to read well, but actually don’t comprehend the material—they merely call out words. Raising kids who love to read is an important part of this journey from the [...]
The College Scholarships Hiding On Your Desk, Right Now
Finding college scholarships for young kids can be frustrating. You have to have the research skills of a detective, the persistence of a gold medalist, and the curiosity of a scientist. I’ve found that if I make a game of it, I can maintain my sanity and find free college money for my kids—even if [...]
Battle of the Nursing Pillows: My Brest Friend v. Boppy (Review and Giveaway)
My Boppy experience reminds me of that episode of Seinfeld when Elaine sees the English Patient. She hates the movie and can’t understand why everyone else loves it. The Boppy Nursing Pillow was too plush. My daughter kept sinking. The pillow didn’t stay in place, which meant I had to keep adjusting. And I could [...]
Help! My Spouse Spends Too Much on Christmas for the Kids
For some parents, Christmas means a few simple presents for the kids and a nice family meal. For others, only lavish gifts and holiday trips will due. When these two are married, the season of giving can be explosive. But it doesn’t have to be. “First of all, you have to figure out what the [...]
WORMLY WEDNESDAY: 5 Lessons for Your Kids Courtesy of the NFL
Think the NFL is no place for kids? Think again. Check out my guest post titled, 5 Lessons My Kids Can Learn from the NFL (and yours too!). What lessons can you pull from the world of professional sports? I’d like to thank Dallas Moms Blog for the invitation to guest post. Happy Wormly Wednesday [...]
Holiday Stress: When She Wants Thanksgiving at Home (and he doesn’t)
The holidays are suppose to be magic. But the season of loved ones and tradition can create a landmine for family drama. For example, take the couple that can’t decide where to spend Thanksgiving dinner. She wants turkey day at home. He wants it elsewhere—perhaps at his mother’s house. Who wins? Tina B. Tessina, aka [...]
#Giveaway Linky: How Mama Won Christmas! (11/9 – 11/15)
Christmas is 45 short days away. Why buy gifts for your friends and family, when you can win them? Check back every Friday for fabulous prizes and low-entry giveaways. Make a weekend out of it, and you may just take care of your whole list, and pick up something special just for mama. Good luck! [...]
WORMLY WEDNESDAY: $1,500 Prize for Short Stories from New Writers
Glimmer Train wants short stories (most entries are less than 6,000 words) from new writers. The deadline is November 30, 2012. Prizes include: 1st place wins $1,500, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies of that issue. 2nd place wins $500 (or $700 and 10 copies, if accepted for publication). 3rd place wins [...]
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