Savvy Source: Local editions

City Mama clued me into the new local editions at Savvy Source. And they are still in need of some more city editors. So if you see your city missing off of this list and think you have the style and know-how, well, throw your hat in. I did.

Also, in honor of the Being Savvy launch, City mama is having a giveaway.

Tag I'm it....

3 P's in a Pod is having a giveaway in honor of her 500th post. Here's my entry.

MOM Tag

1. Typically, what time do you wake up?
7:00 a.m.

2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed?
8:00 p.m.

3. How long have you been a mommy?
Almost 2 years.

4. How old were you when you became a mom?
31

5. What is your favorite kids T.V. show?
Sesame Street or Yo Gabba Gabba

6. What is your least favorite kids T.V. show?
Thomas and Friends

7. What is your favorite chore?
watering the garden

8. What is your favorite meal to cook?
Vegetarian quesadillas and avocado corn salad

9. What is your least favorite meal to cook?
Anything that requires touching raw chicken.

10. What is your kids' favorite meal?
Broccoli and macaroni and cheese

11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids?
Takes him out of the house!

12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you are being a mom?
My son's giggle. Hugs and kisses. Waking up to "mama! mama!" watching my son accomplish something new. Watching my son and partner play together.

13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be?
When my son's a little older I would love to take him on a cross country trip for the summer. I did it over 10 years ago and it was life changing for me.

14. When was the last time you went out without your kids?
Just this past weekend I went for a walk with my girlfriends. On Mothers' Day weekend I went away for the weekend without my kid and partner, and it was fantastic.

15. What is your favorite pastime/activity to do with your kids?

I love to take him for walks in the woods.

16. Name one thing you said you would never say as a mother.

"I'll give you something to cry about." I still haven't said it and I really don't think I will.

17. Name something you do, that your mom did.

Call my kid "Petunia".

18. What is your favorite quality your mom has?
My mother is open-hearted and open-minded.

19. What is your favorite kids book?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar

20. What is your favorite advice for new moms?
Sometimes they just cry.

21. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom?
I really can't think of one. Thank goodness.

22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom?
The first time my son said "I love you".

23. When was the last time you told one of your kids you loved them?
About an hour ago.

24. When was the last time you were told?
My partner told me this morning when he left for work. Like always.

Party Time!

Lipsticks to Crayons is turning one, so I decided to join the party. There are lots of giveaways so head on over and share the love.

The Kid in Me...

Well, really it's my actual kid. I am entering the "Kid in me" contest over at 5 Minutes for Mom (you should too). The grand prize is a Wii (yes, for real). I have wanted a Wii since I first heard about them.

I picked this photo because it sums up childhood for me: a time to try new things, a time of challenges, a time to dream big. My son tried to make baskets for over 15 minutes without ever getting mad or frustrated. And he was 20 months old. Priceless!

So good luck to all the other entrants. I have looked at some of the photos and they are all great. Join us.

In case you're wondering who I am....

Why do I blog? I started Think Mama Think because I wanted to share news, insights and personal stories with other mothers who think about more than just JLo's twins and where to buy Robeez cheap. This blog is a deposit of my own stories from motherhood and a collection of news, blog posts, and essays that shed some light on motherhood or the state of women today.

Who am I? Well, I'm a mother of an almost two year old son and partner to a supportive and loving man (for over five years now). We all live in the suburbs of Philadelphia with our two naughty cats. I am currently at home full time, with occasional editing freelance works. In my pre-motherhood life I worked in the HIV/AIDS community, doing administrative work and a little grant writing. I have lived in the Philadelphia area most of my life, but have also lived in Washington DC and the suburbs of Atlanta. I have visited over 40 of our beautiful United States and can't wait to see them all, especially Alaska and Hawaii. On a good day I enjoy a good book, have a good laugh with a friend, take a walk with my boy, and snuggle with my honey. I am dabbling in photography and my boy is my favorite subject.

If you are visiting from MommyFest, please leave me a comment with a link to your blog.

It's Mommyfest !

My first online festival! I'm happy to be a part of Mommyfest 2008 (fifth annual). Click on over and check out some great topics and other women/mother bloggers. Special topics from May 12 - 16th, here's the schedule of events.