Nina's Blog

Sage Advice for Planning Summer Activities
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Having two sets of twins that are three years apart, it is no easy task to find a summer program that fits our needs.  Last year, the camp that we chose...
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Setting Up for a Successful School Year
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Leticia Barr. The school year is in full swing but if you’re still feeling harried, take a deep breath and pause to think about your family’s routines. Routines not only help...
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Back to School – Then and Now
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans. Remember when back-to-school meant mom bought you some new pencils, a pair of sneakers and sent you off on the bus? Back-to-school was exactly that, going back-to-school – well, not...
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A Funny Thing Happened at the Poetry Slam….
At my 8 year old son’s “Poetry Slam” this week, I didn’t know what to expect. Jamie, my baby, hadn’t talked much about what he had prepared for the big event. As each child took his/her turn, I heard lovely...
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Because You Only Get One Life
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans.  It’s no secret that we travel a lot – or as my husband says, “Too much.” I’m often asked how we do it. Am I a closet crack addict? Do...
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Spring & Summer Fashion Inspiration for Busy Moms
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Toni Patton. Spring is here which means it’s time to put away the heavy coats and sweaters and bring out the sandals and fun colors. Having grown up in Florida, I am a...
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7 Success Tips for a Portable Office
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Leticia Barr. Whether you like to grab your laptop and take it to work at your local coffee shop, are a road warrior who uses the car as a mobile office, or...
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Spring into Some Crafts with Pinterest
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Jill Krause. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and this is a great time of year to dust off your crafting supplies and fabric stashes. You know, before it gets...
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5 Activities to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jodi Grundig. For me, one of the toughest things about having the kids at home over the summer is figuring out how to keep them entertained.  Here in Boston, it’s been really hot...
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3 Tips for Taking Better Summer Pictures
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. The carefree days of summer are just calling for you to document its bright colors and sun-filled scenes. Breakout your camera and follow these three simple tips to get the best...
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5 Tech Tools that Save Time for Busy Moms
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Michele McGraw. As a busy mom with four kids and a tech blog, I am always looking for ways to do more in less time. I have enlisted help with these 5...
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Making Busy Bearable
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Jodi Grundig. Once upon a time when I had a job outside of the home, I thought I was busy. I was wrong. Now, with two kids in elementary school (with numerous...
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The Future of Tech and Going More Mobile
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Michele McGraw. I remember the first computer we had in our house. My Dad has always been a techie, so we had an Apple II very early.  At the time we thought...
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What Mom’s REALLY Want for Mother’s Day
 The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM leader, Heather Reinhard. If you’re a Mom, you know the drill… Sometimes, Mother’s Day is unlike any other day. It often doesn’t feel super special because somehow, we *still* end up still chasing after...
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Planning that Ultimate Summer Bash
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. The weather is great here in Chicago. Well, except for the past couple of days where we had a dramatic temperature drop from around 90 degrees to 55 degrees. Brrr!! But,...
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Our Interview with Ophira Edut of The AstroTwins
I have a secret to share with you. I have been obsessed with astrology ever since I was a young girl (I’ve since learned that, as a Scorpio, obsessing is quite normal). So I am thrilled that I got the...
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Pin Your Way to an Organized Home
The following is a guest post from momAgenda COMM blogger Jill Krause. Spring is upon us! And if you’re anything like me, you start to look around your house, as the warm light shines in, and think, “Gah! This place is a...
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Tame the Kid's Clutter Monster in 2012
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. Are you still excited by the fresh New Year? Still committed to making 2012 the year of the organized you? Well, if you are, or if you’re ready to jump back...
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Gather Around For Dinnertime
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Toni Patton. In today’s fast paced world sometimes it’s easy to just plop in front of the television, scarf down a dinner and then get back to homework, work, sports, and whatever else...
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5 Tips for Striking a Balance in Social Media
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. We all know it, social media is addictive. It can be a huge time waster if you allow that to happen. Between Twitter, Facebook, and now Pinterest – there is plenty...
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A Letter to My 16 Year-Old Self
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. Dear 16-year-old Beth Anne, Oh darling, under those bright Friday night lights you smile and toss your ponytail and you don’t know it, but you are beautiful in the purest...
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