Congratulations to Amy, from Life and Times of Life at Home for winning HMP's March Mom Blog of the Month contest!
Here's our interview with Amy and her 'hip mama-ness'...enjoy! :)
Why do you blog ? Since when did you start blogging?
My blog began as an 'outlet' & a means of journaling my children's anecdotes. So many people have told me that I should write, so I usually try to keep that in mind as I blog -- that other people, who might not be grandmas, are going to read it.
What is a typical day in your life?
My day is completely centered around my two children. My daughter has a severe milk allergy & it's now 2nd nature to go about my day with her safety as a top priority.
I also have a part time job, which is worked mostly at home or with my kids by my side, so that adds an extra element into our life; a schedule that's not as easy to keep.
What advice can you give to moms who are juggling this much or more?
Keep your goal in mind. If you're home with your kids, live your life through that. Not through the little, less important things. When my kids are grown, I want them to remember that we played in the sandbox, or finger painted. I don't want them to remember momma on the phone, or vacuuming.
Life is tough, don't sweat the smudges on the glass or the stains on the carpet, when all is said & done, it's how we loved our kids that really matters.
What do you like to do when you have "me" time? What's that?!
Actually, my husband & I make a regular habit of having scheduled dates, sans kiddos. This can be anything from sitting across each other at a restaurant actually having a chance to finish a sentence - to laying on the couch watching a movie that isn't animated!
What is your most memorable moment of becoming a mom?
My daughter was transported to a children's hospital when she was born. She was put on 'minimal stimulation' & wore a blindfold & ear muffs. We weren't even allowed to touch her.
My most memorable moment was when we finally were able to hold her, a week later. I remember making eye contact with her as I held her & remarking at how she didn't look away until she fell asleep.
What are your favorite "Mom Essentials" and why?
We can't dine with kids in tow, without TABLE TOPPERS. These are not only perfect for my allergic daughter, who can't touch unsafe food particles without reacting, but are perfect for my son as well. Because, who wants their kiddos eating off unclean surfaces?
I also can't go on an outing without our CHICCO light-weight stroller. It only weighs like 10 pounds, folds up easily, & isn't bad on the eyes!
If I'm working at home, I have my iTunes blasting. Because how can the sun not shine with Jamie Cullum piping from my computer speakers?
And when I finally get to hit the sack at night, it's nice to have the anti-stress comfort wrap from Earth Therapeutics, around my shoulders.
Do you have a motto you would like to share with other moms?
If there's something you don't like, change it...if you can't change it, change the way you look at it.
Besides the great HMP Mom Blog Of the Month title, Amy also won this fabulous Alana satchel from Shop Suey Boutique. 
Check out their Hollywood style fashion bags and accessories- very affordable and stylish. Save more by entering coupon code "HMP" at checkout to take off 10% on any purchase!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
March Mom Blog Of the Month!
Posted by Jocelyn at 6:22 PM
