The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Oh Christmas Tree…how lovely are your branches

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Let me start this by saying I love Christmas. I will continue to say that over and over in my head as I continue to write this. Back in November my husband, toddler, dog and I went to a local tree farm to tag our tree. That’s nothing unusual right? So we’re there, looking at […]

MailPix Deluxe 11×14 Custom Calendar Contest Rules

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. 1. How To Enter: Promotion begins at 12:01 a.m. EST on December 7, 2012 and ends at 12:01 a.m. EST on December 14, 2012. To enter you must enter a comment answering “If you […]

Infant deaths prompt CPSC to sue Nap Nanny manufacturer

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I don’t typically post super serious stuff on my blog, but I do work at a news station for a living and I’m privy to tons of information, especially important notices about product recalls or consumer advisories. This particular headline made me want to share it with fellow moms as soon as I read it. […]

Unique gift ideas for new moms or moms-to-be

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I’m at the end of my pregnancy and Christmas is around the corner. Double hooray! As we get closer to my favorite holiday, my family keeps asking me “What do you want for Christmas?” That’s tough to answer because I have 5 1/2 weeks left until the baby’s here, so I don’t want MORE maternity […]

Update: My dog is not fat, he just needed a haircut

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If you follow my blog you may be familiar with my post from a few weeks ago where I lament over the fact that my vet said my dog is obese. Well, as any obsessed dog owner I did not take the news well. I cried for a bit like any crazy pregnant lady would, […]

Holiday hit list: Songs on my iPod

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Since the day after Thanksgiving I’ve been in full-on Christmas mode. I swear my favorite things about the season have nothing to do with gifts. Well, I do like to shop and give to others, but the truth is- I LOVE the music, the movies, the food, the decorations, the sights, the sounds…all of that […]

Christmas Crafts for Kids

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Check out these fun Christmas crafts for kids. You’ll love this adorable Handprint Santa, Hand and Footprint Reindeer and fun Pom Pom Christmas Ornament.

Review: VTech Safe&Sound Full Color Video and Audio Monitor

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Just from the last time I was pregnant three years ago until now, there are so many new products out there. Some already great ones have either been updated or have entirely new features. I’ve been test driving baby monitors because I really want a monitor that’s compatible with multiple cameras so I can keep […]

A different way to give your spouse a gift

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After spending years with a significant other or spouse sometimes buying gifts can be daunting, especially if your husband or wife has everything they need. My husband Walt and I are definitely in that boat this year. This will be our 9th Christmas as a couple and our focus for this holiday season is mostly […]

Baby sprinkle for second child with nearest and dearest

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We’ve got less than seven weeks to go before Baby Boy Buteau makes his debut, and I was lucky enough to get ‘sprinkled’ with some much-needed necessities from family and friends over the holiday weekend. For those who haven’t heard (believe me, I didn’t know either at first!), a baby sprinkle is a step below […]