Am I a Cool Mom?

Guest Blogger: Stacie of The Divine Miss Mommy

Before kids, years ago, I always thought that I would make the coolest mom.

My kids would always be dressed in the hippest and most fashionable clothing.

My kids would have impeccable manners and be overachievers.

Socially-Conscious Shopping

Guest Blogger: Kate of The Shopping Mama

Way back in the day, long before kids, I was a Politics major in college. I spent summers interning in DC and I was passionate and plugged in. In fact, I would not shop or make purchases from companies that make political donations...

Shopping For a Better World: Buying Organic and Local

Guest Blogger: Kristin of Our Ordinary Life

Jen and Barb dared to ask how we're shopping for a better world and I wanted to share how my family shops and eats. It is important...

Are You A Cool Mom

Is there a way we can still feel and look cool while running a household? Jen and Barb talk to actress Jenna Elfman (@jennaelfman and http://www.facebook.com/jennaelfman) about how to stay relevant in the chaos of family life....

Are you shopping for a better world?

We all want to take care of our planet, but as moms we are really busy! We have the best intentions, but sometimes fall short. Jen and Barb talk to Simon Mainwaring, author of “We First” about ways that our shopping habits can change the world for the...

Taking Your Husband’s Last Name

Guest Blogger: Louise of MomStart
Taking your husband’s last name is a personal choice. You have to do what’s right for you. I grew up in a very traditional family where the father is the leader of the family and has the final say. At the same time,...

What’s in a (Last) Name?

Guest Blogger: Kailani of An Island Life

When you got married, did you take your husband’s last name? Kept your maiden name? Hyphenated it? In the past, there was no question about it . . . when you got married your husband’s last name became...

Why I Chose to Take my Husband’s Last Name, Twice

Guest Blogger: Crissy of Dear Crissy

I have to admit, when I entered into my first marriage at age 22, I gave little thought to the question of whether or not I would take my husband's last name. To be fair, I didn't put ample thought into a lot...

Maiden vs Married

Taking your husband’s last name when you get married is a hot topic right now! Most of you know, I did NOT take my husband’s name; and I recently read an article in the Huffington Post about the subject:

In March, the wedding website TheKnot.com surveyed...