The 7 Link Challenge

meme definition

Problogger has started a meme called the ‘7 Link Challenge‘.  What’s a meme? Meme Definition: An idea that is spread from blog to blog.  Often a group of bloggers will start a topic and pass it around from site to site thus extending the conversation. So according to this meme definition and the 7 link [...]

Fun (and useful!) things from around the Net

Image via Wikipedia Thought I’d share a few new (to me) finds! Websites for Writers – a new site that lists resources for writers.  If you publish articles about writing you can submit your site to the listings.  Go check it out. Oh, and Maternal Spark is newly listed there….if you have a moment to [...]

It's Almost Over – Go enter to win your Hand Stamped Necklace!

Time is running out to enter to win a custom Hand Stamped Silver necklace with Swarovski charm from the Pretty Peacock. Here are the links to all the contests so if you haven’t entered yet you better get to it! An Island Life MomDot The Mom Buzz Ohana Mama Feels Like Home Sweet N Sassy [...]

HUGE giveaway event! It's a wwWhip Up for The Pretty Peacock!

Do you like this necklace?  You do?  Of course, it’s super pretty.  And it should be because it’s made by Ana of The Pretty Peacock. She is celebrating the opening of her new web boutique and to mark the occasion, Maternal Spark is hosting a wwWhip Up! We’re whipping up the web with 9 blog [...]

The Big Push

Now there’s a phrase with many meanings – The Big Push. Many mothers think about the birth of their babies when they are confronted with these words. Little H, however, stubbornly arrived via c-section, so that’s not the case for me. Today, I am speaking about an incident involving my dear daughter instead. We were [...]

How to Write Flash Fiction – a Beginners Guide

I know I’ve been going on and on and on about flash fiction for the past few weeks. Interested in learning more about the form? Read on… I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject, however, I’ve read an awful lot of the stuff and I’ve written some too. I like to think [...]

*sigh*

Dear Heather, We wish to thank you for submitting your work, I want it all. Is that wrong? as a possible inclusion in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of the book and your willingness to share your message with the world. We have been so moved by [...]

Featured Mom – Michelle of Namesakes

Michelle has dedicated herself to a pursuit of all things creative and has also taken it upon herself to create a non-profit organization. Have a read of what this mom has dedicated her time and her arts towards. H: What do you like to create? M: One-of-a-kind personalized artwork using a child’s name as the [...]

A few things here, a few things there

#1) Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve heard of the Mom Bloggers Club. I’ve been a member for a while and have to say it is one of my favorite spots on the net. Well, I’ve been named one of the top 10 members to get to know! Wheeee! You guys already know me [...]

Random Tuesday Thoughts

Thought I’d join in this fun Meme today. It’s hosted by my bloggy buddies Keely and Kelly…go check em out. Ok – here are my random thoughts. What is that on the floor of my minivan? Oh, a dirty diaper in a ziplock bag. Keepin’ it fresh. Go Sharon Go! I think it’s great that [...]