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BlogHer Lincoln $500 contest almost over

by RookieMom Heather on February 20, 2010

in Announcements

Only a few more days to enter to win $500 or a “night on the town” by telling us your favorite technology in your car (or what you wish you had). You can read Whitney’s review of the Lincoln MKT and her family roadtrip to Disneyland anytime.
Post your comment before February 24, 2010 to be [...]

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A million years ago when we started this blog, I put together some t-shirts for me and Heather to wear to BlogHer ‘06. Something inspired me to dig up the links to the shirts today and share them with you.

No Idea What I’m Doing by Rookie Moms

Rookie Moms T-Shirt – Untrained by Rookie Moms

Baby shirt [...]

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Win 4 toys from the Eco-Toy Alliance

by Whitney on December 5, 2009

in Announcements

We’re giving away a bundle of earth-friendly toys just in time for the holidays.
The Eco-Toy Alliance will send one lucky parent a Fairytale Frog from MiYim; a Recycling Truck from Green Toys;  a Rolling Snail Sorter from ImagiPlay; and a Dolphin Explorer Boat from Sprig Toys.
Click over to our Facebook page to see the details [...]

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Sports + Wii = Fun (and you can win!)

by RookieMom Heather on November 18, 2009

in Announcements, Geeky, Los Angeles, Mommy

We were already fans of the Wii for new parents long before we heard of Wii Fit. But now, geeking out with video games and trying to be fit shredheads with Jillian are two great tastes that taste great together. Thanks to Sports Authority, we’re giving away one Wii Fit Plus Board and Jillian Michaels’ [...]

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Win a Duplo gift card

by Whitney on November 16, 2009

in Announcements

I reviewed a Duplo set and YOU can win a gift card. See details on the review page.

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Heather and I recently had the pleasure of being guests on Lady Brain, the most candid advice show on San Francisco radio. Thanks to Internet magic, this show is not just for locals – you can listen to any episode on their website or subscribe with iTunes.
The hosts, Lauren and Steph, both moms themselves, [...]

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Like what you see? Scroll down to win!

I adore these costume kits from Etsy shop, DIY Costumes. The creator of the kits, Cassie Divine, has provided us with a way to produce a handmade Halloween costume — no sewing skills required!
The kits contain everything you need to transform a plain sweatsuit into [...]

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Coming soon to a morning show near you!

by RookieMom Heather on June 25, 2009

in Announcements, Blog

Welcome to any new readers!
Whitney and I are just leaving York City from filming a Satellite Media Tour where we got to talk about our book and tips and tricks for rookie (and all-star) moms!

We did about a dozen back-to-back interviews on morning shows — some live and some which will film later — and [...]

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Win a pack of potties

by Whitney on March 7, 2009

in Announcements, Blog

When my old co-worker Doug told me about PottyFlip – a portable, disposable potty – I immediately thought about a situation I faced a few weeks prior. I was at the park with my kids, 1 and 4, and the older one had to use the toilet. Number two. We walked hastily over to [...]

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Donate to Cycle for Survival

by Whitney on January 23, 2009

in Announcements, Blog

Yeah, I’m asking you for money. I just thought I’d be upfront and put it in the headline because those who aren’t interested can ignore this post.
Here’s why you should be interested.
Years ago, my husband had a roommate named Dave. Then, they got all mature and got married. Dave to Jen and Ryan to [...]

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A very dinosaur Christmas?

by RookieMom Heather on December 22, 2008

in Announcements, Bay Area, Blog

WIN 4 TIX TO Walking with Dinosaurs. Details below.
This Christmas, with a three and a half year old Holden and a one and a half year Milo, we are not traveling and not hosting family. Weird and wonderful? It’s time for me and Alec to step up and figure out what holidays look like in [...]

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Yes, my two boys are still less than two years apart (officially a “baby bunch“) but today is a special day in my family. Today, Milo is the age that Holden was when we had him (Milo). 21 1/2 months exactly. Our bunch is growing up. We’re moving on from 2 in diapers to 2 [...]

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