Speeding My Way To A $200 Ticket!
Only 5 Days Left To Vote For Mommy Niri!
Creating That Spa Sensation…At Home!
Happy Fourth Of July!
Friday 5: 5 Potty Tips That Worked For Mommy Niri!
Retrevo: Finding Technology Easily In A Haystack!
Get To See Katja Live And Snag Some Makeup Too!
Meet Brian, The Dad Who Brings Kids Closer To Books!
Raising The Bar: Are Your Kid’s Pictures Online?
Mommy Shower Part 3:Your Turn - Win A Foot Spa!
Speeding My Way To A $200 Ticket!
On the way back I decided to take the steering wheel, much to my husband’s displeasure. To be fair, he has no problem with my driving, just my speeding. Well it seems so did the police officer who pulled me over!
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July 7th, 2009
Only 5 Days Left To Vote For Mommy Niri!
Anyway, it is down to the wire now (less than a week left) and though I thought I could not win (and unfortunately been told this too) I am definitely in the running. Living in South Africa and voting in the first ever democratic elections taught me that EVERY VOTE COUNTS! So please don’t think that I can do it alone. In 5 days you can make a difference and you can vote everyday. It really takes 2 seconds and 2 clicks, no typing or registration needed.
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July 7th, 2009
Creating That Spa Sensation…At Home!
If you managed to whet your appetite last week with makeup tips and wanted to extend that makeover to beyond your body then this is just for you. You may have seen Katja Presnal’s handiwork at her site Skimbaco Lifestyle and Skimbaco Home, so you know that you can trust advice she dishes out to you. Live!
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July 4th, 2009
Happy Fourth Of July!
Either way the past 10 years have been a rollercoaster ride, meeting my husband out here and have my 2 little girls born here. My eyes are not closed to thinking that all is perfect here, but I have learned that the opportunity to do all does exist, it may be difficult but it is there. I miss South Africa and my family immensely but I am happy to call the USA my home!
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July 3rd, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Potty Tips That Worked For Mommy Niri!
Bells and whistles are not for the Potty! I know that there are several potty chairs out there that have flushing tunes, songs etc on the potty chair. That is freaky to me and scary to some kids. I suggest the Baby Bjorn potty chair with the removable seat. Even though the girls are all potty trained we carry it in the car for long rides, and times when you really don’t want your pretty little angel sitting in a portable loo or a restroom at a gas station.
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June 30th, 2009
Retrevo: Finding Technology Easily In A Haystack!
I am highly simplifying the features that this site provides. I could tell you that they have reviews, links to where you can buy them, access to manuals, expert opinions etc but really I would rather you take a look. Be sure to let me know what you think.
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June 30th, 2009
Get To See Katja Live And Snag Some Makeup Too!
Katja Presnal of Skimbaco Lifestyle will be hosting her first Ever Interactive LIVE Multimedia Snazl show TODAY on Tuesday June 30, at 2PM EST! Win 1 of 5 $25 e.l.f. Gift Cards. Mommy Niri will be streaming LIVE VIDEO OF KATJA!
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June 29th, 2009
Meet Brian, The Dad Who Brings Kids Closer To Books!
Our son has two dads, so when he first joined our family we were concerned that he wouldn’t have enough women in his life. Instead, we found ourselves surrounded by women – at school, on the playground, and elsewhere – and found the world of parenting dominated by “mommy culture”. Suddenly, we were dads in a mom’s world, whether looking for masculine diaper bags or searching for parenting advice that wasn’t directed exclusively to mothers.
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June 28th, 2009
Raising The Bar: Are Your Kid’s Pictures Online?
When asked, as part of the TNT Mommy Blogger initiative, to review an upcoming episode of Raising The Bar I was pretty curious. The advanced episode preview I received over a week ago, titled “No Child Left behind”, deals with the issue of having your children’s pictures online and the ramifications thereof. sex offender, the doubts do arise as to whose responsibility is it to protect our children online. I was about to write up a post when I got offered an opportunity to talk to Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the actor in the acclaimed series.
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June 28th, 2009
Mommy Shower Part 3:Your Turn - Win A Foot Spa!
Win a Foot Spa on Mommy Niri. Give yourself refreshing bubbles for a relaxing foot massage while you soak your feet in a comforting foot bath. The contest closes on the Saturday, July 11th 2009.
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June 28th, 2009
Mommy Shower Part 2: The Celebration!
We ate (thank you Stop and Shop for the food), we laughed, we bonded. As everyone delved into their bag of goodies, and were totally thrilled to be pampered. It was great to hear what my guests loved about Mommy Niri. Then we raffled of more prizes to add to the already bulging bags. After their tummies and bags were full to the brim the mommies had some messages to deliver.
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June 28th, 2009
Mommy Shower Part 1: The Sponsors!
When I was asked by the lovely folks at BSM Media if I wanted to host a Suave Mommy Shower I gleefully said yes. I attend so many kiddie birthdays in a year (and I am not kidding, I attend over 20 or 30 in a year) so I have seen a fair share of the goody bags, but none for mommy. Thanks to my amazing sponsors.
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June 26th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Blogging Lessons I Have Learned!
Share, share, share. How often do we as parents tell this to our kids (or maybe you just say it once, and it is just me yelling it at the top of my head) but I find so many bloggers act as if you are going to steal their thunder. Relax guys, there is a lot to go around, and more will come around if you pass it around.
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June 25th, 2009
Day 7: LeapFrog Didj Custom Learning Game Hannah Montana
Help Miley study so Hannah Montana can take the stage! Miley is scheduled to perform as Hannah Montana this weekend, but only if she passes her big test at school. This contest closes on the 9th of July, 2009.
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June 24th, 2009
Day 6: Win DisneyFamily.com Travel Kit
CONTEST CLOSED! DisneyFamily.com travel kit! Includes a plush kid size travel pillow, a copy of Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Map in My Lap, a travel game kit, notepad and pen and adorable tote bag (a $30 value). Contest closes July 1st
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June 24th, 2009
Retrevo + Twitter = Finding Out Whether That Technology Bargain Is Truly A Bargain!
What if it is the deal of the century? What if it is a dud of a sale? What if you make a mistake walking out on the great deal? What if you snag the camera only to find it at a better price tomorrow (elsewhere or at the same store)? What if it is the best price but for a camera that is really not the best time to buy the camera as it is soon to be an obsolete model? Enter RetrevoQ!
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June 23rd, 2009
5 Features In A Camera That Mommy Niri Can Live Without
Size does not matter, well maybe a little. 10 megapixels, 12 megapixels, etc it is enough to make your head spin. My mind is already buzzing trying to figure out whether my kid will take that nap earlier so that it won’t interfere with his going to bed early to want to concern myself with the pixels mystery.
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June 22nd, 2009
Reading Is For All Seasons!
Bring the movies to the books. I know commercialism of movies interpreted into books does not compare with the classics, and many shy away from them as the quality is questionable. I handle reading the way I handle eating for my kids.
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June 20th, 2009
To The Father Of My Girls!
Even though when you call it sounds like the kids choose that exact moment to have a catastrophe or screaming attack, I try to think of interesting things to tell you so as to prolong the conversation.
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June 19th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Reasons Why I Can’t Wait For BlogHer ‘09
Dressing up. Seriously there are days (beginning to feel a lot longer than that) where I don’t even glance at the mirror. In fact my grooming and dressing has taken a back seat (actually so far back it feels like it is being towed currently) that I need an excuse to prep myself for something other than to go to the zoo.
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June 15th, 2009
Karito Kids: It’s More Than Just Dolls!
What if you could give a doll that educates (each doll comes with a book about the cultures of the country) a child about different cultures? Now add to that a doll that teaches charity to a child, and you can immediately see the lessons taught to be larger than the moment.
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June 12th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Signs Of Bad Customer Service!
Look at me! This one makes my blood curdle. The eye contact, or lack thereof, makes me feel like I don’t exist.
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June 11th, 2009
And Then There Was Camera #3!
Well, when my bag is full of diapers, (bribery) candy, crayons and who-knows-what, the last thing I need is a big, fat camera.
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June 8th, 2009
Mommy Niri At Diane Birch’s Launch Concert In NYC
Then the music started and I thought her past was interesting, her future plans inspiring, but could it get better than that? When I heard her sing the answer was a resounding, YES! This confident and strong voice could not come out of one so young, but yet it did. The music was so beautiful it literally took my breath away.
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June 5th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Household Chores That I Absolutely Hate!
Cleaning up smooshed food from the carpet. Somehow, no matter how hard I try (and trust me I do try) the kids manage to get some moist food on the carpet. And before you can blink they step onto it, ensuring that is nicely ingrained in my already stained carpet. Worse still, sometimes I step into it.
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May 29th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Top Tips To Being A Good Party Guest
Go home! I love having friends over but we all know that planning a party is a lot of work, so after an exhausting day I just need to relax. Heck it is the only time I make big attempts to clear the home. After spending all my energy trying to make everyone feel at home, I really do want you to go home.
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May 24th, 2009
Mommy Niri Goes “Up”, Up And Away!
As part of the media outreach for the movie Mommy Niri was invited to take flight aboard “Up” character Carl Fredricksen’s armchair. Powered by gigantic, colorful, helium-filled balloons, I got to soar more than 40 feet into the air above Boston.
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May 22nd, 2009
Friday 5: The 5 Girlfriends Mommies Keep!
The “Yes” One. Sometimes, even when you are wrong, you just need someone to nod in sympathy and say ” Yes, how could they do that to you?” . Sometimes when I whine (I mean explain) my frustration about a situation with hubby he tries to rationalize it and figure a solution (which needless to say drives me crazy). It is at that moment that I just need a friendly ear and a nodding head!
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May 11th, 2009
Mommy Niri + ItzaBitza = Best BlogHer Yet!
It is with much excitement that I would like to announce that Sabi, the makers of ItzaBitza, will be sponsoring Mommy Niri to the BlogHer 2009 conference in Chicago.
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April 30th, 2009
Meet A Mama To An Autistic Boy
Well at his one-year check up (10 years ago), when I told the Doctor about my concerns, he just said some kids develop slower then other children and looked at my husband and told him that I am over reacting for been a first time mom.
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April 27th, 2009
Games For Autistic Children
“I think one of the best forms of education for society is the current mainstreaming that is taking place in our schools today. Children are sitting side by side with kids on the spectrum. They are getting to know each other as individuals. They have the opportunity to become familiar with their similarities and not just their differences. “
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April 27th, 2009
Sarah Ferguson At The Today’s Mom Book Bash
While my mind flitted between logistics (should I drive or take a train - I did both) and excitement (I get to be at a party without balloons and screaming kids) I began to wonder who the surprise celebrity guest they promised us was.
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April 17th, 2009
Friday 5: 5 Parenting Wishes For Mommy Niri
A drive-thru for essentials like milk, bread and cheese, etc. How often have you dreaded that supermarket visit, even though you desperately needed a few important items, since the thought of dragging 2 non-compliant kids along with lugging the groceries did not appeal to you?
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March 15th, 2009
Leave Our Dora Alone!
Dora stands for so much more than Nickelodeon can fathom. It is an icon to us moms wanting more for our children so how dare they think they can get away with this. Together we can tell them to “Leave our Dora alone!”.
Full StoryFriday 5: 5 Things Not To Say (or Do) To Pregnant Women
As part of the Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series, Mommy Niri mentions her pet peeves about pregnancy. 1. Rubbing my belly! It is amazing how everyone assumes that an announcement that you have a bun in the oven is permission to stroke the oven. Total strangers (even if I know you a bit) rubbing my tummy ...
Full StoryFriday 5: 5 Most (Over)Used Phrases!
As part of the Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series, Mommy Niri mentions her thoughts on the 5 most (ab)used phrases.1. Cool! What are we, 16 again?2. Sweet! So saccharine like makes my tummy ache.3. Awesome! Almost feels like I am talking to a surfer (in the sea not web surfer). Sounds like the word “dude” ...
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As part of the Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series, Mommy Niri shows why Mommies deserve those awards too.1. We manage to (somehow) get the kids bundled and in the car, in one-piece and (amazingly) on-time. This all happens even though your child has removed his hat and jacket for the umpteenth time, or your child ...
Full StoryFriday 5: 5 Signs You Are A Mom
As part of the Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series, Mommy Niri sheds light on how to spot a mommy in a crowd. 1. You automatically (and obviously blindly) flip through the kiddie channels even though all children are sound asleep in bed. This also holds true for continuing to listen to kiddie tunes in the car ...
Full StoryFriday 5 : 5 Resolutions For Mommy Niri
As part of the Mommy Niri’s Friday 5 series, I kick off the 1st one of the year aptly with my resolutions. Would love to hear what you think. Finally fit into my fat clothes. I am through with the stress of trying to fit into my skinny (skinny ha ha ha, as if, I mean non-fat) ...
Full StoryToo Busy To Be Busy?
In a time when it is super cool to be busy and everyone is in a hurry, I have found the truly “busiest” people always have time. I cannot fathom why we now have games like UNO and Monopoly speed versions? What happened to board games just being something you play to relax and unwind? ...
Full StoryWhat Not To Say To SAHM (Stay At Home Moms)
I am at the junction of tip-toeing back into the workforce after an absence of 2.5 years and though I look forward to actually finishing a cup of tea (and one that has not been reheated for the 20th time), I do feel pretty passionate about my role as a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom). ...
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