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Back in the early 1980s when I was a new Mom, Farrah Fawcett hair was all the rage! All my friends wanted to look like her, and we drove our hair stylists crazy! For a short while I had that “Farrah” look, feathered and highlights - rather than “mommy hair” - where I cut it short because it was so much easier! (Read More)

I’m so excited to be part of a new campaign!

GE recently ran a campaign called Strong as Steel and created a workout video that used their line of Stainless Steel kitchen appliances, with Strong as Steel’s hosts, Hank and Lisa.

My readers can now enter the new Sweepstakes Giveaway through a customizable widget right here at Moomette’s Magnificents once a day for as many days as you like!

The contest runs now through November 20, 2009.

One reader (from approximately 100 blogs combined that ar… Continue

As a multi-generational blogger, I hang with many different folks, both my age, and those who are probably the same age as my daughters. I hold many interests - remember, I’m the “reference librarian“ wannabe - and enjoy discussing different topics - food, crafts, fashion, kids, lifestyle, travel. You know, ‘different strokes for different folks.’ That sort of thing

This whole mommy blogger thing is just too much and getting on my nerves. Since I’m a Baby Boomer, I’m way too savvy for drama, an… Continue

It’s not a mistake that we only see ourselves as a reflection in a mirror. Who we truly are comes from within and not from the outside. If you are feeling in need of a change, maybe today is the day to paint a new self-portrait.

How do most of us gauge our image? We look through the lenses of others. What they see shapes who we are. There is something wrong with that picture for sure.… Continue

I’m officially “on vacation” this week, and am taking this opportunity to post a 5-part “Retro” series….about me.

I’m opening up a little window here … normally I’m a pretty private person, but I think that it’s about time that my readers get to know a little bit more about “grandmom.”

Now I wasn’t born this age, although my kids think I was. Once upon a time, I was young, like many of my readers, with dreams and aspirations, like so many dewy-eyed young things.

Life and experience though, so… Continue

How To Get Sponsored to a Blog Conference

If you’re new to blogging, you’ve probably seen quite a few posts around the blogosphere from many of this year’s attendees at BlogHer09 conference convention in Chicago.

Besides BlogHer, future conventions include TypeA Mom Conference in North Carolina and Mom Summit 2.0 scheduled for 2010 in Houston.

Not only are the conferences educational where you can pick up valuable blogging and marketing advice, but you also have the opportunity to meet many o… Continue

Recently I participated in a contest sponsored by Cozi to win a $100 Scholarship for 15 Women Not Going to BlogHer09.

had to submit a post, along with my Top 10 Reasons I Am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend. The 15 posts with the most comments would win.

Thanks to all my wonderful readers, Twitter followers, Facebook Fans, Friends and forum friends who rose to the occasion, I was one of the Winners! I am so excited! I really appreciate all the kind comments that you all… Continue

The whole blogosphere and Twitter is abuzz now that BlogHer09 is in full swing. It seems like anybody and everybody is in the Windy City of Chicago - taking in the views of Lake Michigan; meeting all their online friends; bonding; forming new friendships; attending seminars; handing out or receiving Swag, and generally having a grand old time!

Well, I didn’t find a Sponsor in time for this year (color me Green) Frown so I’ll be trying really hard to find one so I can attend BlogHer10 ~

Fifteen… Continue

Are you looking to kick-start or ramp up your work-at-home business or blogs?

What are you waiting for? Find out what other mompreneurs have already known for five years and get the insider-knowledge yourself ~ and a Free PDF Guide Too! (Read More)

Everywhere I go I see that people and companies are trying to become more environmentally friendly. I became aware of the Green Movement back when I was in high school in the 1970s.

I’ve recently had the opportunity to review a new book that clears up many questions you may have and how to become more aware of ways to start going green in your own home. (Read More)