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Holidays
Classic Books Gone Pop-Up
By Isabel Kallman
We think pop-up books are a great way to enliven a classic tale without, you know, renting the movie.
Holidays
How To Take a Charming Holiday Family Self-Portrait
By Guest Contributor
We know it’s not even Halloween yet. BUT, it’s snowing already in some parts of the country and if you want that nice autumn glow you get snappin’.
Holidays
For Halloween, be a Do-Gooder!
By Isabel Kallman
UNICEF makes it easy and turn-key to turn your grim reaper or whiny princess into a do-gooder!
Products & Services
No Wonder HSM3 Rocks the Charts
By Denise Restauri
Tween girls escape and HSM 3 rocks and rolls into 1st place.
Products & Services
Clocky – The Runaway Alarm Clock
By Bossy
Are your teenagers ‘tired’ of their alarm clock?
Baby
How to Nurse in Public and Feel Comfortable
By Guest Contributor
The Rookie Moms give us their tips!
Life & Style
Fall Fashion Plans! (I’m all giddy just thinking about it!)
By Amalah
Guest author Heather B presents the Smackdown’s Fall Shopping Guide: the must-haves, the must-avoids, plus how to be trendy AND thrifty.
Holidays
Shrek Dog Costume
By Bossy
Bring out the ogre in your pet this Halloween.
Big Kid
Cyberbullying & What to You Need to Understand
By Isabel Kallman
We have written about the bullying epidemic and how technology has made this age-old issue more intense and pervasive. What I have recently learned is that kids who would have typically have not participated in an in-person bullying incident often become active participants in cyberbullying….
Activities
How to Entertain Your Kids for Free
By Guest Contributor
Whether the economy is bad or not, there is no reason to have to break the bank to have fun with your kids. Check out these ideas for free fun with kids!
Beauty & Style
Your Bra-Fitting Dilemmas: SOLVED!
By Amalah
Nicole of Not Perfect answers your bra queries and tells you how to find that perfect fit.
Your Life
Prop 8: Where do you Stand?
By Alice Bradley
If you want to argue that gay marriage is unholy, go right ahead; if
you want to disallow same-sex unions in your church, you have that
right. I got married in front of a judge, so my marriage is pretty
unholy as well.
Holidays
Embellish Your Witch’s Hat for Halloween
By Marie LeBaron
If you’re still looking for that last minute costume idea, give a plain black witch hat some green, flashy flare. Let us show you how!
Beauty & Style
Redefining Beauty
By Amalah
Amalah is on maternity leave and a young writer in the women’s magazine industry gives us her insider’s view on body image and the beauty biz.
Products & Services
Ikea’s Ektorp Sofa
By Bossy
Names that make you go Hmmm.
Activities
How To Keep Up With Your Teen at Guitar Hero
By Guest Contributor
Many parents have found that playing Guitar Hero is a great way to bond with their teens and it is, if they can keep up. Keep reading to learn how.
Pregnancy
Week 40
By Amalah
This is the last installment of our Weekly Pregnancy Calendar. Amalah had her baby boy! Read her list on ideas for how to spend that final(s) week(s).
Your Life
On A Place Called Wall Street
By Denise Restauri
“First I get almost everything I want and then: BOOM! No more money.” An 11-year-old tween girl figures out what Wall Street means to HER Main Street.
Products & Services
Lovopoly Personalized Gameboard
By Bossy
What do you give the couple with everything? Everything except a customized game?
Big Kid
How to Keep a Happy Household During Your Teen’s College Search
By Guest Contributor
The college search season is upon us. Here are some secrets from a former associate dean of admissions on how to keep your household happy during this time.
Baby
How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?
By Amalah
Amalah is on maternity leave and Amanda from Mandajuice and the Naked Ledger joins the Alphamom Virtual Village and steps in with her expertise.
Holidays
Hippie Grrroovy Dog Costume
By Bossy
What do you get when you mix Hippy with Yippy?
Money & Work
How is the economic crisis affecting your family?
By Isabel Kallman
Henry’s been listening to NPR, again. “What’s happening with the economy?” he asks. Then: “What’s an economy?” Before I can explain or attempt to explain, Henry has a more pressing question: “Will you be able to buy me Legos?”
Pregnancy
Maternity Clothes for the Tall, Tailored Girl
By Amalah
Leah of agirlandaboy fame joins the Smackdown Virtual Village and steps in. Boy-oh-boy did she find a cool blazer.
Toddler
How to Make Dinner with Your Toddler Under Foot
By Guest Contributor
Dinnertime coincides with the “withing hour.” Hola Isabel shares her secrets on how to get trough both.
Holidays
Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch
By Ellen Luckett Baker
Follow our instructions to make your own miniature pumpkin patch with these salt dough pumpkins. Easy to make and gooey to the touch!
Health & Safety
“Green” Household Cleaning Products: Health or Hype?
By Amalah
How safe are the “green” house cleaning products? Amalah is on maternity leave so, Izzy Mom of the Smackdown Virtual Village steps in.
Holidays
Halloween Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake
By Bossy
When just a pumpkin pie or a cheesecake or a vat of chocolate aren’t enough.
Activities
How to Take a Cover-Model-Style Portrait
By Guest Contributor
Learn some easy photography secrets from one of the best photographers we know. These simple tips will help you feel more confident to take beautiful photos.
Holidays
Halloween Cupcake Ideas
By Isabel Kallman
We admit it, we’ve got cupcake envy. But, we’re turning it into inspiration.
Pregnancy
Week 39
By Amalah
Amalah focuses on how to introduce your siblings and pets to the new baby.
Holidays
Best Halloween Costumes
By Isabel Kallman
We searched the web high and low for the best Halloween costumes… that are also in stock!
Activities
Portland, OR: 50 Things to Do With Kids Before They Grow Up
By Guest Contributor
By popular demand, we have asked some local mamas to share the secrets to their cities. We can’t wait to visit ourselves.
Products & Services
Olivia Sofette
By Bossy
Check out the high-gauge sinuous steel spring technology!
Relationships
How to Deal with Your Mother-In-Law Talking Smack
By Isabel Kallman
Does your Mother-In-Law make insulting comments when she’s around you and your children? Catherine Connors offers advice for how to deal with the smack talk.
Life & Style
Casual Mary-Janes & the Sock Dilemma
By Amalah
Look, this is IMPORTANT stuff here. You don’t want to wear the wrong kind of socks and look like a DORK, or something, do you?
Holidays
Valiant Lion Costume
By Bossy
When is a dog not a dog?
Big Kid
Vampire is Her New Prince Charming
By Denise Restauri
Nope, Sorry, I’m watching the Twilight Trailer… AGAIN.
Your Life
Move Over, Tom Brokaw, It’s Time For A Presidential Playdate
By Isabel Kallman
At this Presidential playdate-debate with Johnny and Barry, neither earns a cookie for
good behavior.
Health
Nail Fungus Fears & Professional Manicures
By Amalah
How can you enjoy getting a mani/pedi rather than fear catching a fungus?
Activities
How to Introduce Music to Your Child
By Guest Contributor
Introducing music to your child is key to building memories in life with your child. Here you’ll find some wonderful advice for bringing music into your home.
Holidays
Handmade Halloween Cards
By Brenda Ponnay
You can use any holiday as a way to connect with a friend. Learn to re-purpose your kid’s artwork into greeting cards.
Postpartum
Pregnancy Acne That Just Won’t Quit…Even Three Years Later
By Amalah
The long term of effects of pregnancy should only be the kid, right?
Products & Services
Big Mouth Glass Canisters
By Bossy
When is a big mouth a good thing?
Pregnancy
Week 38
By Amalah
Amalah’s hitting the home stretch. The focus this week is on memorializing your pregnancy.
Holidays
Halloween Costume Ideas
By Isabel Kallman
Check out some cool handmade costumes ideas.
Products & Services
Hide & Sleek Cami
By Bossy
Tummy slim along with Bossy!
Holidays
Great Halloween Books for all ages
By Isabel Kallman
Here are some of our favorite Halloween books. Snuggle up with your kids and enjoy.

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Latest Posts

Classic Books Gone Pop-Up

How To Take a Charming Holiday Family Self-Portrait

For Halloween, be a Do-Gooder!

No Wonder HSM3 Rocks the Charts

Clocky – The Runaway Alarm Clock

How to Nurse in Public and Feel Comfortable

Fall Fashion Plans! (I’m all giddy just thinking about it!)

Shrek Dog Costume

Cyberbullying & What to You Need to Understand

How to Entertain Your Kids for Free

Your Bra-Fitting Dilemmas: SOLVED!

Prop 8: Where do you Stand?

Embellish Your Witch’s Hat for Halloween

Redefining Beauty

Ikea’s Ektorp Sofa

How To Keep Up With Your Teen at Guitar Hero

Week 40

On A Place Called Wall Street

Lovopoly Personalized Gameboard

How to Keep a Happy Household During Your Teen’s College Search

How Much Does it Really Cost to Have a Baby?

Hippie Grrroovy Dog Costume

How is the economic crisis affecting your family?

Maternity Clothes for the Tall, Tailored Girl

How to Make Dinner with Your Toddler Under Foot

Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch

“Green” Household Cleaning Products: Health or Hype?

Halloween Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake

How to Take a Cover-Model-Style Portrait

Halloween Cupcake Ideas

Week 39

Best Halloween Costumes

Portland, OR: 50 Things to Do With Kids Before They Grow Up

Olivia Sofette

How to Deal with Your Mother-In-Law Talking Smack

Casual Mary-Janes & the Sock Dilemma

Valiant Lion Costume

Vampire is Her New Prince Charming

Move Over, Tom Brokaw, It’s Time For A Presidential Playdate

Nail Fungus Fears & Professional Manicures

How to Introduce Music to Your Child

Handmade Halloween Cards

Pregnancy Acne That Just Won’t Quit…Even Three Years Later

Big Mouth Glass Canisters

Week 38

Halloween Costume Ideas

Hide & Sleek Cami

Great Halloween Books for all ages

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