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Wordless Wednesday: Disgusted (Oh, and Happy Jewish New Year)
Written on 8 Sep, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
Yesterday we received word that the Phelps Family and their minions from the Westboro Baptist Church would be in the Chicago area. Specifically, they'll be in Skokie and Evanston demonstrating tonight, erev Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish ne...... (Continue reading)
I Won at Project Mom Casting!
Written on 7 Sep, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
Yes, I won at project mom casting! I was also the master baiter and I caught the most fish during our annual outing to Lake Julian Trout Farm.This year we tried our hand at the Big Lake, which is really... (Continue reading)
Cluttercasting My Vintage Caparro Boots
Written on 3 Sep, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
I'm borrowing my friend Darryle's idea and offering up these truly lovely old boots to a reader or friend (readers are just friends you haven't met IRL). I'm gonna cross stitch that for my blog.These fab knee-high boots are in... (Continue reading)
Wordless Wednesday: What Have They Done to My S’more?
Written on 1 Sep, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
Take a look at that marshmallow; it's a Campfire Giant Roaster and it's huge.I sure could have used that when I toasted marshmallows over flowing lava back in the late 80s. You can hardly see the tiny marshmallows in my... (Continue reading)
My Teenage Werewolf: I loved this book!
Written on 31 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
My interest piqued by the real-life story of a mom who followed her adolescent daughter around for the better part of a year, I accepted a review copy of Lauren's Kessler's My Teenage Werewolf: A Mother, A Daughter, a Journey... (Continue reading)
Back to School with 100 Pencils. Or Maybe Just 50.
Written on 27 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
100 pencils. That is the number my 5th grader’s school supply list dictates he bring into his classroom when school starts. Is he supplying the whole class? Have they adopted a school in Haiti to which they are sending... (Continue reading)
Wordless Wednesday: The Wayback Edition
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
I spent a lot of time scanning old photos this summer. It started out as a way to prepare for Thing 1's upcoming bar mitzvah. Of course we will have the obligatory photo montage, but we didn't go solidly digital... (Continue reading)
Proof that I’m doing it all wrong
Written on 21 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
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The other day I announced that MomImpact is giving away a scholarship package to the Type-A Mom Conference.Yeah,so I don't need the pass I purchased and rather than get a refund, I thought I'd pass it along to a MomImpact... (Continue reading)
How to Disable Facebook Location Tags
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
Maybe you don't want all of your high school pals to know where you are. Maybe you don't want your boss/mother/spouse/stalker du jour/nieces and nephews and other random peeps to know where you are.Click for Valleywag's instructions on how to... (Continue reading)
Parenting Gifted Children: Afterschooling and Head Rush
Written on 19 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
I'll credit Jen from Laughing at Chaos for introducing me to the term afterschooling. That is, supplementing your gifted child's mind-numbing day at school with enriching math, science or language arts activities after the school day is complete.If you...... (Continue reading)
Wordless Wednesday Caption Contest
Written on 18 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
As I was loading a group photo from the recent Kenmore Blogger Summit onto MomImpact (they are a client. And, yes, the summit was fabulous.) I noticed this in the background. Needless to say, I posted a different photo on... (Continue reading)
Parenting Gifted Children: No, you cannot build a bomb in the backyard
Written on 16 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
2010 will go down as the best summer of geek camp ever. Now, these often pricey science, chess, math and arts camps don't always provide their value in content, or even in instructors, but they do typically provide a positive... (Continue reading)
Chicago Blogger Event: Social Media Master’s Summit
Written on 12 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
The Social Media Master's Summit takes place in Chicago on August 23 with brand/blogger speed dating and a VIP party followed by the actual summit on the 24th.This promises to be a fun and informative event. I'm thrilled to... (Continue reading)
Answer: Soup, Mashed Potatoes and Apple Sauce
Written on 12 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
Question: what do you stock up on when your child is about to get a mouthful of braces?Yes, "Phase II" orthodontia begins today, right before we head to school to pick up class lists, sign on to the PTO and... (Continue reading)
Yahoo! Part 2
Written on 10 Aug, 2010 by Kim Moldofsky
I was delighted to take part in an all-star panel at a Chicago-based Yahoo! marketing event in late July. Read more over at MomImpact.... (Continue reading)
