http://momsanddads.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Moms and Dads Everywhere en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:25:44 GMT 2010-01-05T02:25:44Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168212&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace  The Autumnal Equinox - Turn Over a New Leaf   join mommalog & mommalog Welcome to fall! It's hard to . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:57:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168212&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace April H. 2009-09-22T17:57:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814227&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I just wanted to welcome    everyone to mommalog!     There is so much going on right now, it is awesome!  Both Robyn and I have been getting . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:05:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814227&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace April H. 2009-09-16T04:05:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655251&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace This article Celebrate Earth Day on Gather! Win a $25 Home Depot Gift Card and Plant Your Own Sapling with Your Kids!   written by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team  on April 10th spurred . . . Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:26:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977655251&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace April H. 2009-04-14T01:26:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625173&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I can truley tell you that being a mother is the most important job I have ever had. It has made me less worried about myself and more worried about my daughter. She is my world and the reason I get out . . . Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:19:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977625173&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace paula h. 2009-03-15T04:19:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515652&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace As many of you know my daughter is 7 years old and in the second grade.  She LOVES to read.  Here the schools have the kids do an AR program and keep track of their reading level.  So they . . . Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:22:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977515652&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-11-23T22:22:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513030&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I have a new idea for this year's Christmas tree...  With less than 1000 square feet of house and 5 of us, we have a very small tree that can't withstand the weight of the usual ornaments...  . . . Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:32:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977513030&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-11-21T04:32:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507157&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Today the school had Escape School for the kids.  They taught the kids about Stranger Danger and gave them tips on how to avoid being abducted.  My husband attended with our daughter to see . . . Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:22:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977507157&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-11-15T01:22:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506318&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace My daughter brought home another birthday party invitation today.  This one parent in particular is keen on putting lists on the invitations.  The first year I thought it was since the school . . . Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:53:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977506318&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-11-14T03:53:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421701&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace As many of you know, my daughter and I went on vacation to Sanibel Florida last month...  I am so proud of my 7 year old for all the hard work she put into being able to go on this trip!!!  . . . Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:47:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977421701&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-08-14T21:47:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418103&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace The kids were in charge of dinner last night...  We expected McDonald's or breakfast for dinner to be among their top choices... Instead our 4 year old decided we should get fresh green . . . Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977418103&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-08-10T12:00:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412522&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I have been far too lenient with my children over the years and now I am paying for it...  My philosophy was that the children should have plenty of choices, play a role in decision making on some . . . Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:04:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977412522&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-08-03T09:04:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411756&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace My daughter and I finally returned from our trip to Sanibel Island Florida!!!  I missed Gather when I had time to think about it...  Our little vacation was supposed to be 9 days, but we extended . . . Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:54:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977411756&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-08-02T04:54:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388743&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace This is so ridiculous!  My daughter and I are counting down the days til we jump on the plane and head to Florida.  Counting today, we have 5 days left to go.  It seems each day brings . . . Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:04:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388743&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-07-03T15:04:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387122&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Well the dentist appointment to check on my daughter's loose baby tooth and erupting permanent tooth behind a tooth that's not loose went fine...  She was reluctant to get in the chair, . . . Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387122&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-07-01T20:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386423&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Just a few months ago my daughter was complaining of tooth pain...  Long story short, she is not a compliant dental patient due to trauma at a dentist as a toddler...  I took her in to our dentist . . . Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:18:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977386423&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-07-01T01:18:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380340&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace It's finally official!  We have booked our condo on Sanibel and our flights to and from Fort Myers are set!  My daughter and I are so excited that we are counting down the days...  . . . Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:51:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380340&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-23T12:51:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357873&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace About the Author : Erika Lenkert presently writes for dozens of magazines and often appears on television, where she demonstrates creative, clever, and awfully tasty ways to make events fun and special. . . . Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:58:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357873&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace April H. 2008-06-21T05:58:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375189&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace We had a garage sale over the weekend...  I am a bargain loving packrat!!!  We had a garage sale last year and I brought all the things like fabric that I was going to use for ____ back home, . . . Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:28:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977375189&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-17T03:28:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367930&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace The kids are busy at Vacation Bible School enjoying the puppet show and The Hippopotamus Song...  I planned on taking some calls this morning while they were gone, but discovered the desktop needed . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:44:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367930&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-10T15:44:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367078&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Shockwave.com is a gaming site that allows you to try out games, play games for free, purchase games at a discount, or get an unlimited membership so you can play all the games whenever you want... . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:55:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977367078&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-09T21:55:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365877&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Last year for our 7th year anniversary, we took family trip to Murfreesboro Arkansas, where we dug for diamonds at The Crater of Diamonds State Park...  On our way home, we found ourselves taking . . . Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:34:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365877&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-08T21:34:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364302&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I have been missing from Gather for a while now...  I have missed you all so very much!!!  I must apologize formy absence and show you some of what I have been busy with...   . . . Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:13:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977364302&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-06-07T06:13:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362337&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace It's that time of year again!  Time to start thinking about cheap summer entertainment for you and your kids. One of summer's best traditions is going to a movie.  With that in . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:48:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362337&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace April H. 2008-06-05T17:48:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292017&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace The Easter Bunny pulled one heck of a prank on the kids this year...  It definately made for an interesting day today.... Yesterday we had the family Easter Egg Hunt and dinner at my Aunt and . . . Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:24:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292017&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-03-24T06:24:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285407&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I am procrastinating again... Why must we feel the need to clean our homes before leaving for a vacation?  Really must I clean the house for a 3 day trip?  I feel the overwhelming urge . . . Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:17:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977285407&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-03-16T01:17:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264493&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Have you used sign language with small children?  Which signs did you find useful? We started using sign with the older of my two boys.  My daughter is very sensitive and anxious and was . . . Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:33:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977264493&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Lune Wolfsong 2008-02-21T22:33:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262758&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace Today was a LONG day...  I shouldn't be tired really, but I am exhausted and I have had a nap... After a full week of the kids being sick with the stomach virus/flu thing going around, I finally . . . Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:36:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977262758&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-02-20T02:36:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261708&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace When making muffins, grate some carrots finely and add to the muffin mix-it will make more muffins, add some sweetness, and they will be more moist...  The kids don't notice either... Freeze . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:01:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261708&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace B F. 2008-02-18T23:01:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261543&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace I have always loved to shop! I used to love spending the day roaming through stores looking for a great bargain or good deal. Before I had my daughter Hayden, now 6 weeks old, I usually would shop for . . . Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:12:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977261543&grpId=3659174697249392&nav=Groupspace paula h. 2008-02-18T20:12:24Z