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Qlubb – a web-based group utility that enables real-world groups to easily connect, share and get stuff done

I have desperately tried to think of a way to gather and organize contact information for Sebastian's class mom's, and other Cub Scout parents but could never figure out a way to get it done.  Thinking of how and when I could get and then organize everyone's name, phone number and email address totally froze my brain.  My brain just couldn't process the task.

Since signing up for Qlubb, I've learned that gathering, organizing, and sharing information doesn't have to be so hard.  Just tell parents where to sign up to be a member of your Qlubb group. That's all it takes to get a great group started.

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Members of Qlubb groups can post event reminders, to-do lists, share recipes, photographs, documents, and leave messages for other members. 

Simply put, Qlubb is a GREEN, web-based tool that gives parents tools to get and stay organized.  Best of all, Qlubb enables parents to establish and maintain a social connection with parents they might not otherwise have the opportunity to connect with on a regular basis.

No more sticky notes, white boards, and notebooks.  I am going Green with Qlubb and will not waste a ton of paper and ink on sticky notes that I am going to lose.  Of course I still use a traditional calendar because there is no way my husband is going to sign on to Qlubb everyday to see what the kids and I have planned and what I need him to do.

Qlubb is also a great tool for teachers, playgroup leaders, and after-school activity organizers for example.

Qlubb is a free service! Create your Qlubb group here.

YouTube: An Insider’s Guide to Climbing the Charts (from a mom’s point of view)

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I usually don't feature technical books or books related to business or the Internet but I think you might enjoy this book if you read it from a mom's point of view and go into it knowing that you are reading the book from a different prespective than most other readers of this book. 
I know a lot of moms who upload videos of their kids to YouTube to share with their friends, family, and the world.  Moms are very proud of their kids and yes, we want to show the world that our two year old can do five cart wheels in ten seconds, or mow the lawn. (Just kidding)

You'll learn about:

  • Storytelling and directing
  • Shooting, editing, and rendering
  • Creating your very own channel
  • Cultivating a devoted audience (moms love watching cute baby videos!)
  • Fitting into the YouTube community
  • Becoming a success story – Who knows, your baby may become a star!

You can buy YouTube: An Insider's Guide to Climbing the Charts at Amazon.com.

Mom and Dad – 50/50?

Did you read the recent article "Mad at Dad" in Parenting magazine?

I was pleasantly surprised to read that 40% of moms are regularly angry at their husbands about their lack of help with every day chores, the kids, etc.  Despite the fact that we (myself and the women interviewed for the article) get angry at our husbands we love our husbands tremendously so this is not an attack on men or fathers, but is rather a way for moms to openly discuss our issues about this situation and hopefully share advice and ideas ultimately helping us to resolve one mom at a time.

I started a discussion on my MomLogic group about this very topic and would love for you to join in on the discussion!!

UPDATE:  A father who read my post joined my MomLogic discussion about this post offering very valuable advice/ideas from a man's point of view.  Oh, and the first thing he wrote is "Men are Dense".  Don't you love him already?

Alicia

CozyMe Nursing, Tummy Time, and Sitting Pillow

CozymepillowThe award winning CozyMe Pillow stands out from others because of the many ways it can be configured.  It's an all-in-one nursing pillow, a tummy time pillow, and a baby sitting pillow.  The CozyMe pillow has a wedge that can be placed on the inner part of the pillow allowing your baby to sit up and drink her bottle instead of having to lay down completely.

The different configurations and accessories (a wedge and a propup) allow nursing mothers to be comfortable, and helping babies develop their arms, stomach, upper and lower back muscles.

CozyMe Pillow is great for:

  • nursing
  • babies with reflux (wedge allows baby to be propped high)
  • babies learning to sit 
  • moms larger than size 6 (CozyMe doesn't have to wrap around you while nursing)
  • tummy time
  •   

CozyMe is available in several colors and patterns and you can even buy an extra cover, which is a must have! 

Price: $37.95 | Learn more

UB Funkeys

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U.B. Funkeys are colorful, unique collectible figures that I predict are going to be around and growing in numbers for a long time.  Funkeys provide access to Terrapinia – a virtual world and home to the Funkeys via USB connected to your PC.  Each
Funkey has its own characteristics and can access different features on
the website.  There are 14 species of Funkeys and 42 Funkeys available as of this review.

My 9 year old son likes Funkeys' games and the interactivity of the website.  As a mother though, I appreciate the fact that he is challenged by some of the games and that he is motivated to get more coins.

5 steps to getting started with U.B. Funkeys:

  1. Purchase a Funkeys starter kit
  2. Install the included software
  3. Plug the base into your computer via the USB
  4. Register on the U.B. Funkeys website
  5. Enjoy exploring the virtual world of Funkeys

Go to the U.B. Funkeys How it Works page to learn more.  I recommend checking Funkey prices in Amazon.com's U.B. Funkeys section before running out to your local toy store. 

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