http://theblogfrog.com/54884/community/feeds/defaultThe latest discussions from the We Are THAT Family Community - powered by BlogFrog(c) 2009, BlogFrog, INC. All rights reserved.5Come enter win one or both right here in one post! http://tinyurl.com/yjsg9aa Please!!! Any participation would be great!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/14496/want-some-cute-sunglasses-or-jewelry.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:04:17 GMTMy son's picture that I submitted to Moonfrye's blog made it to the finals! It's a picture of my three month old baby when he was only two weeks old & in a teacup! Please visit her blog and leave a comment stating you would like to vote for Rita O'Neal's picture. Thank you in advance! Click here to vote for my picture! Click here to visit & join My Lovely Community! Click here to check out my blog!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13758/photo-contest.htmlSun, 28 Feb 2010 05:41:02 GMTWe're talking about doing hard things....stepping out of our comfort zone or leaning on God...being brave...One comment will be chosen to receive a very special prize!!! (see blog post)http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13573/whats-the-hardest-(but-best)-thing-youve-ever-done.htmlFri, 26 Feb 2010 02:16:51 GMTHi everyone...I hope it's okay to ask this here. My husband and I are discussing getting our girls (6 and 2 yrs) a trundle bed. They have to share a room and since we will be giving up the crib soon we will need another bed. I want a trundle because of the space saving but my husband isn't sure it's practical to use on an everyday basis. I imagine most people buy them to use when guests come over.Is there anyone that uses a trundle bed on a daily basis? Any pros/cons?Thanks a bunch!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13467/trundle-bed---practical.htmlThu, 25 Feb 2010 02:42:19 GMTWanted to let you know that I am hosting a VistaPrint sponsored Twitter party tonight from 9-10pm EST to launch my new site. The site (URL not yet public) will be a go-to guide for everything having to do with blog conferences. Included on the site will be a list of all conferences, links to their information, need-to-know dates, as well as posts from conference newbies/attendees on preparing for, traveling to, and experiencing various conferences. The Twitter party is open-house style: come when you can, leave when you need to. VistaPrint will be giving away TEN sets of 250 business cards within the hour, which means giving away a set or two every 5-10 minutes! Come ready to ask conference questions (general or specific) OR come to encourage and help inform conference newbies who are nervous! Any questions? Find me @unxperiencedmom. Please help spread the word! Thanks! Tamara www.theunexperiencedmom.comhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13402/twitter-party-tonite-for-launch-of-new-conference-website.htmlWed, 24 Feb 2010 17:38:37 GMTLife Supplemented.org, a consumer wellness campaign focused on helping you create a healthier lifestyle through the three pillars of health: healthy diet, supplements and exercise is on the final week of their America's Wellness Challenge Sweepstakes. All you need to do is fill out their online form and complete the Wellness Scorecard. Visit Healthy Moms for more information on America's Wellness Challenge.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13320/have-you-entered-the-americas-wellness-challenge-sweepstakes-yet.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 18:47:47 GMTCome join me and celebrate my 100th blog post and giveaway. Enter to win a few of my FAVORITE THINGS.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13285/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-giveaway-part-2.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 13:31:39 GMTWe as Southerners have our own, unique ways of doing things. I'm a Mississippi Girl who married a Wisconsin boy and I've been trying to indoctrinate him in the ways of the South for over 16 years now. I would LOVE to hear what things or ways you think we Southerners differ from the rest of the country. You know we ARE different (I like to think of it as "special")! http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13175/what-makes-southerners-special.htmlMon, 22 Feb 2010 14:15:29 GMTCome and see! http://becauseidontscrapbook.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-first-giveaway.html http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/13138/my-first-giveaway.htmlSun, 21 Feb 2010 23:31:04 GMT Hey all, I would love to invite you all to look into a business opportunity, that has changed my life in such a way, that I dont know where I would be without it. I would love to share with all of you how you an make money while staying home with your little ones, while providing your house with extra income as well as safe ecofriendly, unharmful household products. If you would like some more information, please visit my website. www.momswantmore.com/andreabarisan Warm Regards, Andrea Barisan Javvy27@live.cahttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12763/stay-home,-make-money-).htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 19:27:54 GMTI'm always looking for really creative family projects, inspiring stories, etc to share on my weekly Links I Love...thought I'd create a space in my community for y'all to share what's touched you!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12675/what-blog-post-has-really-touched-inspired-you-this-week.htmlMon, 15 Feb 2010 19:25:29 GMTI am a very novice photographer...to even call myself a photographer is a stretch. But I would like a nice, quality camera so that I can take good pictures when I do take them. I have been pricing some, and boy, they can be expensive! What would you recommend to me? I keep hearing about a Nikon, but depending on the model, that might be above my camera budget! :o) Ideally I'd like to keep it under $300.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12536/i-need-camera-recommendations.htmlSat, 13 Feb 2010 00:16:16 GMTA lot of moms complain of unwanted scars, stretch marks and cellulite. What can you do to relieve these concerns? Have you tried anything that has worked for you? Jennifer Nordin from Oils for Wellness, shares her tips on how you can naturally heal these problems with essential oils. Visit Healthy Moms for more information.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12436/do-you-have-c-section-scars,-stretch-marks-or-cellulite.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:41:37 GMTI just got my first "not nice" comment on my blog. Actually, I'm not offended. I suppose if you didn't know the situation personally, it would come across as very bitter too. However, I think I handled it respectfully. What do you think? The post is here.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12395/1st-not-nice-comment-on-my-blog.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 03:01:42 GMTI started this thread in my community here: http://tinyurl.com/yhfzbut Will you come answer there? My lonely community needs some attention. Happy to repay the favor anytime!! Thanks.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12276/what-question-could-you-ask-but-never-get-an-answer-to.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 22:24:37 GMTAs a thank you for interacting in this community, I've drawn 8 random participants to win some awesome Integrity Kids Music! If you see your name below, please email me to claim (kristenwrites@yahoo.com) with your address and I'll send out your surprise! Be on the lookout for more surprise giveaways--- Winners:Tim, Families AgainLana, I love my 5 kidsAdrianne, Welcome to my worldErin, 23 and Married in the frozen TundraEmily, Krafty KittenStacey's Mothering MomentsAmanda, Our Heart and HomeKristina, 3 under 4http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12241/integrity-kids-music-random-community-winners.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:16:26 GMTMy husband places blame when he feels badly about things. Decisions, I feel we made together, are my fault when things go wrong. Example: We sold our dog 9 years ago, it was too much dog for us at the time, so WE decided to get him a better home. Now still 9 years later. I’m blamed for “getting rid of HIS dog.” He always asks my opinion, but I try not to give it at all anymore… avoid being blamed if it turns out bad. Am I just being a baby? Should I give my opinon, when asked? Or Blame me once, shame on you….Blame me twice, shame on me? http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12213/blame-gameshame-on-me.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 06:06:13 GMTFor the past year, I have been a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew and have received free homeschool products to try out and review on my blog. It has really been a blast. TOS is currently looking for homeschool bloggers who are interested in perhaps being on next years Crew. For more info. click here.Timhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12207/calling-all-homeschoolers.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 04:57:56 GMTPlease leave me comment on my blog, Thank you.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12199/did-you-visit-my-bloghealthy-thai-food-recipes-.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 03:53:13 GMTFriends, I am selling beautifully embellished baby spoons in honor of my daughter, Scarlet who had a very bad accident that ended well, but very easily could have been a tragedy. We want to donate to the Festival Of Trees this year to raise money for the Primary Children's Hospital. For more information, visit my blog and grab a button at: http://becauseidontscrapbook.blogspot.com/2010/02/spoons-for-scarlet.html Or, go directly to www.spoonsforscarlet.etsy.com to purchase a beautiful baby Spoon For Scarlet (they're pretty inexpensive too, and make beautiful gifts) and to read the story there. Lets get this spread around so that we can invest in our greatest cause ever: Our children.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12055/spoons-for-scarlet-please-help.htmlSun, 07 Feb 2010 16:16:19 GMTI'm hosting a giveaway exclusively to members of the Larger Family Life BlogFrog Community. It's open to worldwide entrants so click on over and join in!Tania Click here to visit and join my community!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12043/blogfrog-community-member-exclusive-giveaway.htmlSun, 07 Feb 2010 04:47:39 GMTHello everyone! I am new to posting on this particular community & just joined BF about a month ago. I am Debra, sahm/housewife to two kiddos ages 10 & 8. My husband & I celebrate 12 years of marriage coming up in May. So excited for that since it will only be our 3rd anniversary we will actually be together for. We are a military family originally from Texas but currently living in Japan. Glad to be here! I recognize a few names from elsewhere. :)http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/12025/my-intro.htmlSun, 07 Feb 2010 00:23:34 GMTMy dear friend had an accident one week ago and is helping her son fight for his life. His story is being read across the world and many are joining in prayer for him. If you would like to read her story, there is a link above.Thanks in advance!http://tempuri.org/tempuri.htmlhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11954/my-friend-needs-any-support-and-prayers-you-can-lend.htmlSat, 06 Feb 2010 13:23:34 GMTAnyone celebrate Mardi Gras? We love it, and have recently relocated to South of the Houston, TX area...we're thrilled that there are parades and events down here! sehudson2006@yahoo.comhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11829/mardi-gras.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 22:20:02 GMTMy second-grader is reading the Andrew Lost books by Judith Greenberg. My 5th grader loved the Hank Zipzer books by Henry Winkler.I have been reading aloud to them the Adventures in Odyssey Passages series.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11810/what-book-series-do-your-kids-love-to-read.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 19:34:37 GMTI'm in the middle of reading A Hole in The Gospel by Richard Stearns---AMAZING book, highly recommend!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11782/give-me-your-book-list-what-do-i-need-to-read.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 14:49:26 GMTDid you know that having good friends helps in your overall health. Read this excellent article by lifestyle expert Susan Leigh on the importance of having friends.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11697/how-important-are-friends-to-you.htmlWed, 03 Feb 2010 21:11:49 GMTI need YOUR help!I am so not good with html and designing blog buttons, but I really would like one for a series of blog posts I am going to start.So I have turned this into a contest. The details are all HERE.Thanks!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11665/a-contest-to-design-a-blog-button.htmlTue, 02 Feb 2010 21:26:05 GMTHey everyone, For those of you who are also decluttering or cleaning out, I wanted to let you know I started a Great Decluttering Bloghop today on our blog. Please feel free to stop by and link up. As many of you know, over the past month+ I have been on a mission to declutter at least 500 pounds of junk from our lives. I am up around 300 pounds now and still have plenty of work to do! I'd love to see what you are all doing, too!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11496/kicked-off-a-great-decluttering-bloghop-today.htmlSun, 31 Jan 2010 16:15:55 GMTI have a 5-year-old boy, 3-year-old girl, and 1-year-old boy. The first two have been taking baths together for a while now (ever since my girl was old enough to sit up in the tub). I wonder if/when I should stop, or just keep at it until the oldest starts taking showers (which he actually has done a few times). Even if he does, I would probably just start having the 3-year-old girl and 1-year-old boy bathing together. None of my kids have ever really asked about different "parts"...and even if they did, is that really a big deal?Any thoughts?http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11467/coed-bathingwhen-should-our-kids-stop.htmlSat, 30 Jan 2010 22:28:40 GMTSo. Do you ask your child to do something over and over until they do it? (don't be too hard on yourself, I think most of us do it) I love the principal in the book that states: B doesn't happen until A happens Basically, you ask them to pick up their shoes, backpack, toys, etc. and they don't do it. Rather than continue to ask, rant, do it yourself, wait. When they ask you for something or expect dinner, take them somewhere, remind them they need to complete the task you asked them to do earlier. I realized this doesn't work for every situation, but I've had the opportunity to use it and it was amazing. My 3 yo doesn't like to pick up huge toy piles...even when I ask nicely. But she loves having snacks, so I just say, yes, you can have a snack as soon as you obey Mommy and pick up your toys. What do y'all think?http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/11104/new-kid-by-friday-community-discussion-#3.htmlMon, 25 Jan 2010 18:14:59 GMTWhat do you think of others who do? Share here: http://tinyurl.com/yglja5m Thank you ;)http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10913/do-you-text-and-drive-at-the-same-time.htmlThu, 21 Jan 2010 20:47:08 GMTHi All, Please go to my website and find out how you can double your efforts in donating money for disaster relief in Haiti.Here's the addy - http://tink38570.angelfire.com/familiesagain/index.blog/1394788/blog-hop-for-haiti/Thanks,Timhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10692/please-join-me-in-raising-money-for-haiti-and-double-your-effort.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 18:54:13 GMTHi All! Yes, this is a shameless plug to get more friends on facebook. Lol. So, I created a facebook page for my blog, The Days of A SAHM....so, if you read/follow (or even if you don't, and just want to be my friend) my blog can you add me as a friend?Thanks for reading my "shameless plug". ;o)http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10511/networked-blog.htmlSat, 16 Jan 2010 14:43:19 GMTI know many of you are doing similar efforts, so I thought I'd start a thread to try to gather them.I will be making donations in honor of comments, fans and followers on our blog this weekend.http://www.thesnyder5.com/2010/01/helping-haiti.htmlIf you are doing something to support the efforts, please let us know so we can help you help them.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10499/are-you-making-an-effort-to-help-haiti-through-your-blog.htmlSat, 16 Jan 2010 14:16:50 GMTDo they talk back? Are they occasionally rude? In the book, Have a New Kid by Friday, the author suggests one thing: Turn around and walk away. That goes against our very nature. We want to correct them, but if you're like me I end up engaging, getting angry and everything just explodes. Turn around, walk away and wait. Wait for them to need something from you-they will-the next time they ask a question- can I have snack? will you take me _____? etc. Say no. They will be dumbfounded. Perfect. There's your teachable moment. You: No, I'm so sorry, I can't take you there because a few minutes ago, you were very disrespectful and hurt my feelings.... There will be a fall out. Stay strong. Stick to it. And you'll slowly, start seeing some major changes.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10444/do-your-children-disrespect-you-community-question-2.htmlFri, 15 Jan 2010 17:14:24 GMTSince I only have one child, there definitely was a limit at how much I could give her to do. As she had gotten older, it still isn't split fairly between us LOLSo how many chores do you give your children?http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10404/how-many-chores-do-you-give-your-children.htmlFri, 15 Jan 2010 02:51:39 GMTI have been thinking that I'd like to do more following the devastation in Haiti and have come up with the idea of organising a BlogHop for Haiti. My idea is that we have a BlogHop from 25th Jan to 1st Feb, and the money we would earn from advertisers (like BlogHer) for the duration of the Hop we would donate. Of course we could host giveaways etc during this time to encourage more visitors. I'm not sure whether this would work, mainly because I'm not sure whether the advertisers would be ok with this. Plus I wanted to get your opinions and gage how many would be interested. Also, would anyone like to design a grab button for me for this? What do you think? Taniahttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10304/bloghop-for-haiti---what-do-you-think.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 07:33:05 GMThttp://bit.ly/5pVB24Thank you,Taniahttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10297/haiti--please-read-and-pass-on.htmlThu, 14 Jan 2010 06:19:29 GMTIf you are a follower of mine, and want to follow the blog on Facebook, please feel free to follow here. I don't want to put a widgit on my blog until it's more than just me as a fan. ha ha ha!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10132/i-created-a-facebook-fan-page-(gulp).htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 16:30:40 GMTWe offer a 15% discount for Blog Frog members! We create affordable designs for blogger blogs. We do headers, backgrounds, blinkies, buttons, navigation bars, sidebar titles, signatures and more. We will give your blog a complete makeover. Come visit Bloggy Blog Designz!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10041/does-your-blog-need-a-makeover.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 21:57:53 GMTI don't think the book Have a New Kid by Friday is miraculous-an overnight miracle. But I do think it is transforming-with day-to-day consistency. I know not everyone has read the book, but I thought each Monday (until we exhaust the subject) we could discuss some of the aspects of the book and principals (so that even if you haven't read it, you can glean from it). The main thing I've learned from the book ISN'T how to change my kids. It's how to change ME. My hubby and I are re-learning parenting. It's hard, but we are seeing some amazing results. So, let's just start this first week with the basics....what are some areas you struggle with in parenting--discipline, talking back, bedtime, etc... Talk to me.http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/10001/have-a-new-kid-by-friday-discussion-1.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 13:50:43 GMTThis is not a giveaway. I am letting go of some books I don't need on a first come, first served basis. Read here: http://www.arizonamamma.com/2010/01/housekeeping.htmlhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9984/free-baby-books-and-one-kid's-krafts.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 03:20:13 GMTWhat's your favorite game (board, card, whatever) to play? Have you heard of UnGame? My friend gave me one a few Christmases ago and now I have the chance to give one away here! It's not your typical game, but it is really fun!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9852/games-(and-a-giveaway).htmlFri, 08 Jan 2010 21:18:59 GMTFrom my blogs at 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven, 365 Days of TV-Free Toddler Time, and Mega-Family Blogs I'm giving away a flippin' waffle maker... To enter, go HERE!!P.S. It's great to be back! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9795/i'm-giving-away-a-flippin'-waffle-maker!-(like-the-kind-at-hotel-continental-breakfasts!).htmlFri, 08 Jan 2010 01:21:32 GMTWas it to allow friends and family to keep up to date, as a diary or with a view to making money? What were your reasons for starting a blog? When did you start your first blog and what happened to it? Taniahttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9715/why-did-you-first-start-blogging.htmlThu, 07 Jan 2010 13:31:57 GMTAbout a month ago, I began a meme directed toward men called the Men's Monday Meme. Every week I post a question that is for men only. Either the man can answer the question on his blog and then leave the link on Mr. Linky, or a woman can interview her other half and blog about it on her own blog. It's been fun, but I would love to have more participants. Here's the link to this week's question - you have until next Monday to answer and leave a link! Timhttp://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9521/there's-a-new-men's-monday-meme-question-posted!.htmlTue, 05 Jan 2010 04:04:21 GMTThis dry winter weather is wreaking havoc on my skin! I can't remember my legs ever being this dry and itchy! I feel like I am constantly clawing at them even though I put lotion on all the time.What lotions or skin treatments do y'all know of to remedy this?http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9455/winter-dry-skin-remedy.htmlMon, 04 Jan 2010 14:04:00 GMTWant to participate in a community contest? I love these communities, and I actively participate in many besides my own. I would love even more activity in mine, and in order to help that along I am doing this: http://tinyurl.com/yg2n4xc Would love to have you play along!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9376/having-a-top-poster-contest-in-my-community.htmlSun, 03 Jan 2010 02:02:06 GMTI have been searching and searching on We are THAT Family and can't find the post where she talks about a store called Lin Luvy or something like that. It was a store with awesome stuff for kids. I think it was around Christmas maybe two years ago, but I can't find it. I've searched google for it but they can't find it either. I was wondering if anyone else knows where I can find it...either the post that tells me where it is or the web address!http://theblogfrog.com/54884/forum/9308/i-can't-find-it!.htmlFri, 01 Jan 2010 22:30:35 GMT