Getting a grandson into Social Media… sort of!

Two weeks ago, I “launched” my @GrandparentU Twitter page. This is something I’ve wanted to do for quite some time… combine my love of grandchildren, children, education, reading, literacy, family, fitness and health as a resource for fellow Grandparents and Boomers.  We are, after all, a great force of nature! I first posted a profile [...]

Twitter Party with Protect-A-Bed (beauty rest is a MUST)

You’re invited… Because every mom needs her beauty sleep in a healthy and safe sleep environment! Come join us while we chat about Protect-A-Bed products and the cool app and game Protect-A-Bed has created for consumers! It’s VERY cool! Also… we’re got GIVEAWAYS! Amazing ones… (3) Bed Bug Protection Kits and (1) $500 Apple Gift [...]

Twitter Party with Disney Baby on Wednesday Night at 8PM (EST)

Tomorrow night join on in for a FUN Twitter Party with Disney Baby at 8PM (EST)!! Your hosts for the evening are: @GiftGuideGirls @DisneyBaby @AudreyMcClellan @VeraSweeney @ClassyMommy @WhitneyMWS All you have to do is hop on Twitter and follow along with the hashtag #DisneyBaby We have Amazon gift cards and ADORABLE Cuddly Bodysuits to giveaway!! [...]

Moms and Twitter at Jeff Pulver's 140 Conference

I was lucky enough to speak at Jeff Pulver’s 140 Conference in NYC last week. I spoke on a panel with Lindsay Maines from the blog, Rock and Roll Mama (@rockandrollmama) and Jessica Gottlieb from the blog, Jessica Gottlieb (@jessicagottlieb). It was a pleasure speaking with these ladies about the subject of Moms and their [...]

Social Media Friends – For Real?

My husband is beginning to know names. Which makes it easier when I’m talking about events and conferences coming up and funny stories and tidbits that involve my SOCIAL MEDIA FRIENDS. Oh yes… my husband knows them… Yes, they’re real. And I’ve got blog posts and tweets and facebook messages and photos from blog conferences [...]

Checking it twice…

We’re leaving in about an hour for Pittsburgh. I’m literally running lists in my head to make sure I have everything for me and the boys… Clothes Socks Shoes Undies Toothbrushes/Toothpaste Deodorant Brush Dress SPANX Make-up Hair Dryer Hair Straightener Jewelry Bottles Formula Diapers Diapers Diapers Diapers Binkies Blankies Pillows Laptop And this is all [...]

My husband, my inspiration

This past May, I was specifically told by my husband that I was not allowed to blog about him losing weight. He said he needed to do it first. Needed to accomplish his own goals before I, well, put it out there. I respected that. And now that he has reached his goal, I have [...]

10 Reasons Why I Know I'm Addicted to Twitter

Yes, I’m a Twitter-holic. I am. And I am woman enough to admit it. Here’s my top 10 reasons why I know I’m DEFINITELY addicted: 1. I don’t have any time to scour Facebook (OK, nearly as much) looking for people from my “past lives.” 2. I have my Twitter account set up on my [...]