How Can You Argue With a Name Like "Begin Smart?"
September 30, 2008 by Christine
Filed under guest post
I’m not quite sure how I stumbled upon Cecelia’s blog, Cool Baby Kid, but I immediately fell in love with her space in this vast place. I noticed her wish to find bloggers with whom to swap guest posts, and I emailed her right away… The following is the result of that connection.
I am [...]
From Trash to Treasure
September 29, 2008 by Christine
Filed under guest post
Today’s guest is Velma, from a A Smeddling Kiss. I met Velma on Twitter and she was gracious enough to fill in for me today… She is one amazing mama!
Velma lives with her family on Cape Cod, where she attempts to blend in with the normal folk. She stinks at writing these bio things [...]
One? Or more?
September 28, 2008 by Christine
Filed under guest post
Kristin has become a good friend through our blogging adventures. She is one of my co-founders at Mommies United, and blogs at An Ordinary Life about her not-so-ordinary life!
Kristin is the mother to Kai, a two and a half year old spunky girl. She’s a busy full time college student living in Oregon. While Kristin [...]
We’re off…
September 27, 2008 by Christine
Filed under Bloggy MeetUps, San Diego, car trip, family life, travel, vacation
Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a comment, email or tweet me with ideas for keeping the kiddos busy on our long trip down south. We’re set!
San Diego, here we come!
Here is what we have on the agenda:
After 4 hours in the car, we’ll stop tonight at Grandpa and Grandma’s. Then, church [...]
October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 27, 2008 by Christine
Filed under B.C. Awareness Mo.
Both of my Grandmothers are breast cancer survivors. Countless friends have been effected by this disease. Countless more will be. I am eager to do my part in bringing awareness to women everywhere about what to look for and how to detect early signs of breast cancer.
I won’t pretend to know it all – in [...]
Wash Your Hands! (A Giveaway)
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, washing your hands is one of the most important things kids and adults can do to keep from getting sick and spreading illness.
Did you know that mothers are the number one influencers in teaching children to wash their hands? I remember my mom always telling us [...]







Christine, aka YoungMommy, is married to her best friend, Ray, and together they have six very active children - five boys and one pretty princess - with one on the way. She's a busy mama, spending most of her days homeschooling her crew.













