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How To Take Holiday Card Photos Like A Pro
The following is a guest post from NYC photographer Lori Berkowitz. This year I’ve added mother to my title, and I’m now working on creating my first family holiday card! I’ve compiled my best tips from 20 years of taking...
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Announcing the 2015 #momAgendaCOMM Team
I am so excited to introduce the momAgendaCOMM team for 2015! These influential and engaging brand ambassadors will be an integral part of our 2015 online presence, collaborating with us as we market our product line and engage with our...
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Holiday Meal Planning
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Toni Patton. Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Thankfully, this year I am not taking on the Thanksgiving holiday since we are traveling to visit family. However, Christmas will be at...
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Manage and Organize Time & Money This Holiday Season
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Shell Roush. As soon as Halloween is over, time seems to blur together as we race into the holiday season. From Thanksgiving until Christmas, there’s just so much to do! How do you...
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Six Tips to Plan the Ultimate Solo Mom Getaway
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Elena Sonnino. We hear it all the time. “Moms need to take better care of themselves.” But too often, we are the worst when it comes to creating time for ourselves. Travel provides...
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5 Volunteering Tips for Moms: Setting Limits
 The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jessica McFadden.  You, the momAgenda woman, are a natural born leader. You are a charismatic  personality whom others are drawn to, and naturally they want you to volunteer for  their cause, lead their group and...
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Create a Homework Station
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Julie Meyers Pron. There is nothing worse than the five o’clock shout “Mooooooooom. I don’t have a yellow highlighter for my homework!” That’s why it’s so helpful to prepare yourself now before the...
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I Really Want a momAgenda® but Which One is Right for Me?
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM leader Heather Reinhard. We’ve all been there – browsing the momAgenda site wanting every single product but not sure which product would best suit our needs. Well, I’m here to help narrow down your search and...
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Simple Summertime Snacks
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jennifer Sterling. Every summer, I work at a camp teaching nutrition and cooking classes to children. While the camp serves breakfast, lunch and snacks, more than half of the children are forced to...
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Relationships & Travel: Why Parents Should Get Away Without the Kids
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Elena Sonnino. When was the last time you took a vacation without kids? Many of us spend months planning the perfect family travel adventures – instilling a love of travel, culture and exploration...
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5 Beach Bag Essentials
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Shell Roush. Planning a day trip to the beach with your kids involves some serious prep work. Gone are the days of throwing on your swim suit, grabbing a towel, a drink, and...
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Summer Activities: Tips to Staying Sane & Organized
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Toni Patton. I am a mom of three very busy kids.  Between football, gymnastics, soccer, cheer, dance camp, ROTC camp, and whatever else my plate is full with, I might be busier during...
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Sage Advice on Finding a Summer Babysitter
The following is a guest post and vlog from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jessica McFadden. Welcome to summer, the season of licking ice cream cones, jumping into pools, lazily reading books on blankets, catching fireflies and more marvelous memories. However, for many of us...
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5 Must-Have Summer Apps that Foster Learning
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Leticia Barr. Even though we enjoy carefree summer days and the many warm weather activities that go with them, the absence of school doesn’t quite mean that learning needs to stop. Interactive apps...
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12 Gorgeous Side Effects of Self-Love
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Danielle Dowling.     What does self-love mean? It means recognizing your value. It means taking the time and effort to give yourself the affection and patience you give others. It means quieting...
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Everything You Need To Know to Take Amazing Pictures Of Your Kids This Summer
Posted on May 28, 2014 by Lori Berkowitz Even though I’m a Boudoir and Portrait photographer the question I get asked most is “how do I take better pictures of my kids?” AND “what’s the best camera to buy?”. I’ve put together my...
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Get Your Home Office Summer Ready in 3 Easy Steps
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM leader Heather Reinhard.  Are you spending way too much time in your home office searching for an important document or a pen that actually works? Are you wishing things were a bit more organized...
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To the Burnt Out Moms Trying to Do It All
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jennifer Sterling. For years I believed that in order to be strong, I had to do everything…on my own. The dishes were always washed and my apartment spotless. I believed that asking for help...
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Travel: Real Life Experience that Trumps the Classroom
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Elena Sonnino. Have you ever wanted to plan a family trip during the school year but were fearful of what your children might miss in school? Between homework and standardized testing, taking children...
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6 Ways to Make Summer Meal Planning Easy
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Shell Roush. School is almost out and the weather is about to get hot. While meal planning happens all year long, summer meal planning looks a little different than it does during other...
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Transitioning from School to Summer
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Julie Meyers Pron. While working in my garden last night (finally in shorts, t-shirts and flip flops listening to the kids screeching with glee during a late night game of tag on a...
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