
How do Five Moms and three mommy bloggers end up on Capitol Hill discussing bills with Congressmen and Senators??? The Power of Moms… As mothers we are teachers, protectors, advocates, and so much more for our children. We are powerful. We can change the world. ...

Do you have an active kid who is ready for the next big thing in boarding? I invite you to check out the Shred Sled. The Shred Sled is a totally new caster-wheel construction, combining the best of snowboarding, skateboarding, and surfing...

Happy Tuesday everyone! It’s Erica here, taking over Tackling duties today. My daughter’s 6th birthday party is taking place this Saturday, and I can’t wait! Usually I am very last minute when it comes to party preparation. The ...

Each November 11, our country acknowledges the sacrifices made by and honor given to our military personnel on Veteran’s Day. ...

Well, it’s that time again. This week we are closing the Intelligent First Aid and I Met a Moose in Maine One Day giveaways. Please remember to add contests5m4m(AT)gmail(DOT)com to your “Safe Senders” list or address book, to ensure that your notification is not marked as SPAM. Inte...

Welcome to our weekly roundup here at “5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere”. As you know, you can come back all week and add a post or giveaway to our Mister Linky. Be sure to check back often, as new links will be added daily. You don’t want to miss out on something fun. ANN...

Teaching kids music is so very valuable for every aspect of their development – learning good habits, routines, and discipline, and in general expanding their self-esteem, creativity and mental abilities. ...

*** Monthly Feature Column *** Positively Speaking Building Assets in your Kids by Kelly Curtis, M.S., author of Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things. Can you identify what sparks interest in your child...

Say It Forward – Carnival of Loyal Commenters is a weekly carnival at 5 Minutes for Mom.com where bloggers feature their loyal commenters! To read more about how to participate in Say It Forward and to get the button codes, click here. And make sure you visit the links in the Mr. ...

Big Idea, Inc. is releasing their first VeggieTales Holiday DVD in seven years, and we couldn’t be more excited! Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving is a wonderful DVD, packed with humor and fun, but also explaining the origins of Santa Claus, and how we give because Jesus gave to us. ...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and Libby’s would like to invite you to join us for a Libby’s Thanksgiving Twitter Party. Together we will share what we are thankful for this holiday season. We...

Two months ago, I told you all about Olivia’s obsession with the Ice Age movies and shared one of my favorite videos of her. Here is that video again in case you missed it: Last week, Ice Age III: The Dawn of the Dinosaurs arrived in the mail. ...

What a fun photo contest we had. Thank you again to everyone who participated in our Elefun & Friends Silly Kids Photo Contest. It was such fun admiring all of the cutie pies entered. What a wonderful reminder it was to take the time to get silly with the children in our lives...

It is happening! The Christmas Season is on its way. Stores are lining their shelves with red, green and all things shiny and stocking up on all the latest toys and gifts. You may be already anticipating the budget pinch and wondering how to make it through the shopping season...














