Dear NBC, Most of the loyal readers of Alpha Mom by now have already watched (and gagged) as poor Heather B. Armstrong had to endure being questioned by Kathie Lee Gifford on the Today Show. The entire time Heather was on TV all I could…
The wall decal trend looks like it’s here to stay as designers continue to innovate in this arena and improve the offerings in the marketplace. ApplePie Design is a new discovery.
Our hero, Design Mom, turned us on to this lovely gardening book for children. The author has devised a calendar of activities for each month. Yay, the planning is done for us!
Everything needed to grow lavender right in the pail. It’s a perfect child’s birthday gift, or Mother’s Day gift for grandma from a young child.
Continuing our Gardening with Kids series, we tackle vegetables and other edibles like wheat grass, lettuce and scarlet runner beans. Enjoy!
Lots of news and conversation lately about trademarks and it’s made me think about this company’s experience and the vigilance a business-owner needs particularly in a “hot” space. First, I read how there’s “green gridlock” at the US Trademark Office with an overall 10% spike…
I like to think of the Root Vue as the see-through vegetable garden. Peekaboo. ‘Nuff said.
Did you know that this week is National Turnoff Week? Neither did I. And did you know that it’s not a week to describe your turnoffs to your partner? (“Ear nibbling. The word ‘creamy.’ And, oh, that shirt that you think looks good on you.”)…
An excellent way of honoring our earth is to let it help us grow things. It is remarkably easy to start flowers and plants and even vegetables from seed. This is an excellent project for parent and child.
Thanks to everyone for your well wishes on my last post. When I last left you (see below), I was in a common business situation. What should I have done? What do you think I did? Luckily, I was prepared. The day before, while walking…
We literally Stumbled Upon this and fell in love with the brilliant design of this chart. Better throw out that olive oil. Click above to see the full periodic table.
The children’s activity book is also a keepsake for mom. It encourages and captures your child’s drawings, writings, dreams. You can help your child spend the upcoming year journaling her memories.
Ever wonder where the Tooth Fairy comes from? What’s the going rate for a lost tooth? Find out and let us know what the fairy pays in your ‘hood.
‘I Never Forget a Face’ is a fabulous matching game. The sweet and colorful illustrations of children from Tanzania, India, Iraq, and Israel, to name a few, beat pixels any day.
Every day should be Earth Day not just April 22. This album applies jazz style music to familiar children’s songs with earth friendly lyrics.
Me and Geoff Vuleta, CEO of innovation consultant Fahrenheit 212, Alpha Mom’s strategic partner So, we have our financial projections, presentation materials, prototypes ready and walk in for our first meeting. Our host comes out to greet us, but is rushed and immediately starts out…
Making terrariums with youngsters is not only easy but a beautifully green project.
So where have I been? Stuck at my desk working away and being mom. That’s about it. Sorry guys. I’m starting to sound like a broken record about not posting. But I have been working furiously on finalizing the Alpha Mom business plan, financial projections,…
We highlight our favorite harmless pranks to pull on kids or your partner. Our favorites are the computer pranks. Though the joke’s on you if your child is more tech savvy than you. Ha!
Daylight Savings (“Spring Forward “) is this weekend. Swellbeing has a step-by-step plan to your baby transition well during the daylight savings time adjustment.