On a Coffee Break
Friday, September 26, 2008
Excuse our dust as we change our blog to cozy fall colors. We'll be back soon with new posts. In the meantime you can enter our latest giveaway where you can win Sothys skin care. Or, visit our social network, Mom Bloggers Club, and join over 1800 mom bloggers who are already there!Here are a couple of mom blogs you might like to visit today.
Raw Mom: This blog is written by moms who only eat raw. If you've ever wanted to get healthier, this blog is a great place to start.
Crabmommy: Crabmommy has a very poignant post about Sarah Palin up today. Everything she wrote we agree with wholeheartedly!
Wendy Piersall of Sparkplugging has written a must-read post: The Five Most Annoying Twitter Usage Trends. Don't get caught doing these :D. Speaking of Twitter, follow Jennifer James, founder of the Mom Bloggers Club. @mombloggersclub
Labels: bloggers, blogging, round-ups
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 11:11 AM,
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Do You Consider Yourself An Attention Seeker?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Did you know that mom bloggers are now considered "attention seekers" by those who categorize social networking users? Yes, mom bloggers are labeled "attention seekers" because we crave attention and comments from others often by posting photos and customizing our profiles (source). OK, we guess that's a pretty fair description of our online habits, but the term doesn't sit well with us. Instead of calling us "attention seekers", maybe we should be called "master networkers" or Type-A social media users", not "attention seekers". It makes us sound so darn vain and like the only reason we blog at all is so people will see us: Look! Look! I'm a mom blogger! We don't think so.
Being a mom blogger is so much more than simply craving comments and wanting PR companies to contact us. It's about creating our own space on the Net, throwing out opinions and finding our voice in the wilderness. Attention Seekers? Nope, but nice try. What do you think?
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 8:43 AM,
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Mom Blogs in the News
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
In BrandWeek Seventh Generation talks about how they are using the digital space to tell moms their cleaning products are better then their chemical-laden couterparts. "One of the reasons we chose digital to be the center point of the campaign is because digital is great at doing a lot of things that some of the more traditional mediums aren't," said William Gelner, executive creative director at 180LA. "Young moms watch TV and read magazines, but the one place where they're really involved and deeply engaged is the Web. Especially through mommy blogs."
Also, the New Jersey Star Ledger names Finslippy the most popular New Jersey mom blog.
Labels: bloggers, blogging, moms
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 8:42 AM,
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Share Something Sweet and Help Children in Need
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ferrero Chocolates (love them!) has partnered with Share Our Strength, a national organization that strives to end childhood hunger in our country, for the second year of Share Something Sweet. Share Something Sweet is a partnership that strives to get the entire nation involved in erradicating childhood hunger. Although we are the richest country in the world some children go to bed and wake up with empty tummies. Ferrero Chocolates and Share the Strength have pledged to do something about it. According to Share Our Strength 12 million children are at risk of hunger, which we must say is startling and totally preventable. Share Our Strength works with a network of community groups, activists, and food programs to ensure that children have healthy and nutritious food where they work, play and live.
Ferrero Chocolates has already donated $150,000 to this worthy cause and now you can help hungry children, too. If you log on to Share Something Sweet and use it to "send something sweet" (that is, a customizable e-card), Ferrero will donate another $1 per e-card sent, up to $10,000. So easy! And for every person that joins the Ferrero Facebook page, "Ferrero Lovers Unite," Ferrero will donate another $1 to Share Our Strength (up to $1,000).
We are getting in on the action! Send us your email address at editors (at) themomsalon (dot) com and we will send you an e-card and help feed a hungry child.
Labels: causes, family, moms, sites
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 12:54 AM,
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The Mom Salon in the News
Monday, September 22, 2008
Our little spot right here on the Net was featured last week in Springfield, Illinois' The State Journal Register. The article is about mom blogging (of course) and we were mentioned in the same breath as Work It Mom! and Club Mom. Hello!
Check it out: Meet moms in the blogosphere.
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 2:31 PM,
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New Products to Support Breast Cancer Research
Each year there are a plethora of products that are created for the express purpose of supporting breast cancer research. Here are a few that we've found this week.To encourage even more consumers to support the breast cancer movement through "Cook for the Cure(R), Presented by KitchenAid," is launching a new Ultra Power Stand Mixer that keeps pink, the symbol of breast cancer awareness, to a minimum. KitchenAid unveiled the white Stand Mixer with a pink trim band last week.
The product will be available at Target stores in plenty of time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $249.99, this model will generate a donation of $40 to Susan G. Komen 
for the Cure(R) when you purchase it and then registers the purchase on CookfortheCure.com. Source: KitchenAide
for the Cure(R) when you purchase it and then registers the purchase on CookfortheCure.com. Source: KitchenAideAnd honestly, who thought Master Lock would make a special lock for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Well, they have. Who knew?
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Master Lock, the industry leader in locks and security products, is offering a specially designed pink padlock to raise awareness for breast cancer detection and prevention. Committed to helping people achieve peace of mind by locking up their valuables, the company is also helping to unlock a cure for breast cancer by supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) with a $10,000 donation.
The pink padlock is available at select mass retailers nationwide, as well
as online at http://www.amazon.com/. Each 40-millimeter pink padlock comes
with a matching key and is emblazoned with a pink awareness ribbon, the
universal symbol of breast health awareness. The suggested retail price is
$5.49 for a single-pack and $9.50 for a two-pack. Source: Masterlock
as online at http://www.amazon.com/. Each 40-millimeter pink padlock comes
with a matching key and is emblazoned with a pink awareness ribbon, the
universal symbol of breast health awareness. The suggested retail price is
$5.49 for a single-pack and $9.50 for a two-pack. Source: Masterlock
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 12:00 AM,
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Must-See for Dallas Families
Teaching children about art and artists is one of the greatest gifts they will ever receive. If you live in Dallas or the surrounding area there is an art exhibit that is a must-see!The Meadows Museum presents From Manet to Miro: Modern Drawings from the Abello Collection, an exhibit of works by 45 of the most important artists of the past two centuries, from September 14 through December 2, 2008. The drawings, by such artists as Manet, Degas, Dali and Miro, are from the private collection of Juan Abello and his wife, Anna Gamazo, of Madrid, who were recently named among the world's 200 top art collectors by ArtNews. The exhibit marks the first time their collection has been shown in the United States, and the Meadows Museum is its only U.S. venue.
About the Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum, a division of the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, with works dating from the 10th to the 21st century. For information, call 214.768.2516 or visit the museum's website at http://www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org/
Source: Southern Methodist University
posted by The Mom Salon Editors @ 12:00 AM,
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