Thursday, September 20, 2012
Meet Sarah: a training manager, graduate student, purple belt in karate—and, most importantly, mom to 10-year-old Charlie.
Collingswood transplant Sarah Mello has a lot to juggle: a full-time job at the nonprofit mental health agency Resources for Human Development, master's degree classes at Capella University, karate, volunteering and raising her 10-year-old son Charlie by herself. How is she able to do it all? With the support of a great community. Patch: How long have you lived in Collingswood? Mello: I've been in Collingswood for six years. We moved from Seattle. I had taken a job in Moorestown and I didn't know anything about Jersey at all. I was doing all my research about the area online. Somebody from the company that I had been hired to work for said, “Collingswood is this up-and-coming place. You should check it out.” From 3,000 miles away I was …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Join in on this Moms Talk about making the right moves toward a healthier child.
This week we're talking about healthy habits. With recent videos going viral on the Internet about the "pink slime," a.k.a. chicken nuggets, I've decided to reach out to my fellow mamas on what they are doing to make healthy habits for their children. I admit, I've never been an avid healthy eater. I do love healthy foods, but with the hustle and bustle of a girl on the go, I've strayed in the past from my healthy ways. Then, I had a son. I refused to let him pick up my unhealthy habits, and I was determined to have him eat a variety of foods, including healthy ones. Well, I seem to have suceeded thus far. My son loves everything from seafood to fruit to a variety of veggies, and I stuck to my guns on watering down every liquid he drinks…
Friday, February 3, 2012
We want to know what our mommy readers think. Share your thoughts with us in Moms Talk Q&A.
Sunday is the 'Big Game.' And while the Eagles didn't make it to this year's Super Bowl, it seems almost mandatory to celebrate during the Bowl anyway. If your family is like mine, you'll be hosting guests, watching football, setting up games and activities, mingling with other families, and—most importantly—serving up traditional Super Bowl foods. Since food is the focus of most Super Bowl parties, I'm curious to know what's on your Super Bowl menu this year. Lately, I've been browsing Pinterest (a virtual pinboard that allows members to share recipes, style ideas, and do-it-yourself crafts) to brainstorm ideas for my own Super Bowl Sunday menu. In the process, I stumbled upon this fabulous website, which features 14 tasty game-day snack …
Sunday, December 4, 2011
We want to hear from you! Participate in this week's installment of Moms Talk Q&A.
In Moms Talk Q&A, we often discuss the hectic schedules of stay-at-home moms (SAHM) as well as working moms. But rarely do we ever discuss the work-at-home moms (WAHM). This term has become more popular over the past 10 years or so. Many families cannot survive on just one income, but still want to provide their own childcare and support. And thanks to the Internet, holding a WAHM job title has become possible for many mothers across the country. As many of you know, I am a blogger. Through blogging, I've met many fabulous women who either have monetized their blogs, or have made a career out of social media. The best part about their jobs? They can do it all from the comfort of their own homes, not missing a moment of their child's lives…
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and stress levels are on the rise. Most parents, especially mothers, become stressed at this time of year. Moms are often in charge of purchasing gifts for everyone and keeping track of what must be done to host the holidays. Why is this the case? Whatever the reason, moms around the world are planning parties and meals, wrapping presents, and making sure to remember everyone on their list. But how do working and stay-at-home moms handle everything on their plates, all while keeping up with daily household duties? This is where I'm reaching out to our Collingswood Patch readers: How do you organize your holiday shopping list? Do you use electronic planners or utilize a traditional, written checklist…
Monday, October 31, 2011
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‘Tis the season for ghouls, ghosts, pumpkins and scarecrows. Halloween here, which means hundreds of children will be dressed in their scariest costumes, trick-or-treating in neighborhoods around the country. As I reflect on Halloween celebrations from the past, I envision streets being filled with tons of children dashing door-to-door in a race to collect the most candy. Since my own childhood, houses have always been decorated in scary graveyard scenes, or dotted with the traditional scarecrows and jack-o-lanterns, inviting lights illuminating the day's candy stops. Unfortunately, times are changing. Last year, I noticed one in every five houses in my neighborhood had their porch lights on and were decorated for Halloween. Was the …
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Since bargains are a crucial part of every mom's budget, here are the weekend's best local deals
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. This column will be dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. Deals Easter Crowd Pleaser for just $99 (regularly $197) includes: Good through: Saturday, April 30 Deals Take advantage of any of the following holiday specials: Good …
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—Grab-and-Go Kids Planner has compiled them all for you.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Where: All Fired Up—602 Haddon Ave., Collingswood When: Friday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Why Go: This is a …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Looking for the hottest spots to take the kids this weekend? Look no further—Grab-and-Go Kids Planner has compiled them all for you.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! *This is a FRUGAL FRIDAY event! The event is free for your child to participate. Plus, you can get a reasonable, yet…
Since bargains are a crucial part of every mom's budget, here are the weekend's best local deals.
We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars. Frugal Family is a column dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom-line. And since we do the scouting for you, you can save time—as well as money. You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. *This is event is a SUREFIRE STEAL! Bootcamp costs just $25 per person—but it's a sum you'll be able to put toward retail purchases that evening, after the workshop, to…
M. Izzo
9:38 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Sarah sounds like an amazing woman. Doing everything right. more ›