When I found out I was expecting a baby a few months back, one of the first things I thought was how much has changed since I was pregnant with my son seven years ago. New and better products are available now and most maternity lines offer styles that are much more hip than the [...]
Archive for the ‘hip’ Category
23 Jul
Grandparenting
My mom, aka Grandma Sylvie, inspires me and has encouraged my writing ever since I was a little girl. She was the one who told me about the Examiner and told me to apply. I got accepted within a week and have been having a great time writing for them – and making money! I [...]
30 Dec
My *Hip* Hurts
I had a job interview this afternoon. Wow, was I unprepared and overdressed. I have never felt more unhip in my life. The music playing in the lobby was loud and the employees were young and seemed to be dressed for a party, or at least like nothing I’ve ever seen in the casual work [...]
22 Nov
What Makes Carla a Happy Healthy Hip Parent
I met Carla through our Single Parents Connection on Facebook. She’s a single mother of three. Her oldest, Bud, is 13. Kaitybug is 11 and Miss E is 6. Like many single parents, Carla works numerous jobs. She is a substitute teacher, an on-air talent for Froggy 106.7 and a Recovery Coordinator for her church. [...]
18 Nov
What Makes Laurel a Happy Healthy Hip Parent
I first connected with Laurel Snyder through Twitter, a social networking site that is both addicting and inspiring. It provides marketers and bloggers with great resources and countless contacts. I’m friends with her on Facebook and follow kidlit bloggers closely, which is how I first discovered her. Getting to know someone is easy to do [...]
15 Nov
What Makes Tracy a Happy Healthy Hip Parent
True to my word, I’m highlighting happy, healthy, hip parents over the next few months who may not be famous but who are raising amazing children and celebrating many other successes in their lives. Facebook has brought me face-to-face with several high school classmates since joining, including Tracy, mother of two. Her son will be [...]
28 Sep
Newly Designed Website
I am so excited to announce that my website has a fresh look. Thanks to @mikeward of Mike Ward Design, my Happy Healthy Hip Parenting site is finally, truly hip! Coming soon – the same fresh look at a new and improved blog site. There’s always room for improvement so if there are any suggestions [...]
8 Sep
Little Fit
Little Fit sent me a postcard prior to ABC Kids Expo. Right away, I knew I’d feature them here since their hats are perfect for the trendy parent (and their tots). Husband and wife team, Julie and John Arata started Little Fit which is a collection of high quality, hip hats with an emphasis on [...]
7 Sep
Zigo LEADER
The first mom- or dad- powered family transportation system. Place one or two children in the ChildPod, put on a helmet, and you’re ready to ride. The LeaderLink System allows the Leader to uncouple in 30 seconds or less, transforming it into the separate elements, Zigo ChildPod and Zigo Cycle. Happy Healthy Hip Parenting Peace [...]
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