Now That I’m a Mom I Understand …

I’ve always been close with my mother. Sure there was that time when I was 14 and she caught me whispering on the phone in the middle of the night and promptly removed it from my bedroom wall. Yup, I thought she was the devil. She had horns for about 24 hours, but most of [...]


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Having an awesome mom means you’ll be one, too.

Mama.  Mommy.  Mom.  Mother. Your mother’s name through your lifetime changes, just as her role changes (and yet, still stays the same). A good mother will be a positive role model in your life. She will encourage and remind you to love yourself, be happy with the way you look, be loved and find love, [...]


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What My Mother Passed on to Me

When we are teenagers we yell at our Mother’s and tell them that we are never going to treat our kids the way they do. But as we get older and have our own children we learn that our Mother’s intentions were not only pure but right. Ugh, our Mother’s were right! It’s ok to [...]


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by on May 16, 2012

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50 Shades of Grey: Banned?

50 shades of grey

There has been a lot of buzz around the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy. Some are calling it “mommy porn” and others are “not stocking” it in the public libraries (they are saying “not stocking” instead of banning). I should stop to say this. I’ve read the first book. It did make me blush. And make [...]

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by on May 9, 2012

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Mother’s Day Events Around Atlanta 2012

Saturday Events Atlanta: Baby and Child Expo Where: The Fox Theatre – Atlanta | 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 When: May 12, 2012 (Saturday) 11 am – 3 pm Cost: From $20-$40. THE premier event for expecting and new parents in the Southeast. We bring in the ultimate in parenting and baby products and professionals. It’s an elite experience, [...]

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by on May 8, 2012

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Take Mom to Spa Sydell on Mother’s Day

Growing up I ran track for many years and my mom was always in the crowd to cheer me on. Even in the blazing sun, I was oftentimes amazed at how she was able to be at every track meet, and not skip a beat. She was the loudest parent in the crowd, hollering my [...]

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by on April 30, 2012

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GIVEAWAY: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Spa Sydell Gift Certificates for YOU!

WIN A SPA SYDELL MOTHER’S DAY GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM MY ATLANTA MOMS! We can think of no better way for My Atlanta Moms to honor you this Mother’s Day than to partner with Spa Sydell Atlanta’s premier day spa, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.         Spa Sydell has the perfect gift for [...]

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by on April 20, 2012

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Pull up your pants. No one wants to see your underwear.

My twin brother, Joshua sent me an image of a sign created by the Metropolitan Etiquette Authority which states, “Pull Up Your Pants: No One Wants To See Your Underwear.” In 2010, New York artist Jay Shells, created and launched a subway etiquette campaign covering everything from pulling up your pants to texting and walking [...]

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