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The Mom Bloggers Club is one of the largest social networks for mom bloggers. With over 10,000 members, the Mom Bloggers Club is a place where moms who blog converge to talk about the latest trends in blogging and support each other in their blogging endeavors. Moms can find everything here from discussions about RSS feeds and sidebar widgets to parenting advice and giveaways. The Mom Bloggers Club is one of the only places on the Net where you can find a sizable number of mom bloggers in one place at one time.

The Mom Bloggers Club was founded in 2007 by Jennifer James, a mom blogger since 2004. Jennifer started the Mom Bloggers Club because she believes in the power of mom blogs and believes mothers who blog should have endless avenues to promote their writing, interests, and perspectives.

Why a Mom Needs her BING!

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Once you sign into Facebook, do a search on Bing and it will show you what your Facebook friends’ like, right by the product or service you’re looking at — so you receive personalized search results based on the opinions of your friends. Very cool!

Bing has made my life a lot easier! I make most of my decision online…And now I never have to shop alone again! With Bing, I can build a shopping list and share, compare and discuss it with my Facebook friends. From finding the best prices, to getting reviews from your friends you know and trust, Bing has you covered!

This episode is sponsored in part by Microsoft Bing.

How’s Your Mommy Confidence?

The Smart TV all the Moms Are Tweeting on! Google TV Makes a Splash!

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You’ve Got Retweeted! Parody video worth watching!

Twitter parody of the hit drama. This is so cute and funny, ONLY if you’re serious Tweeter, like we are! The cast is great.

Actors Jason Ritter, Alison Brie, Daniel Franzese and Kimmy Gatewood star in a romantic comedy spoof called You Got Retweeted, which follows the burgeoning relationship of two people who communicate lovingly over Twitter but who hate each other IRL.

You can actually find the cast on Twitter at @BabyGooseFinder and #HashtagLove – so give ‘em a tweet and let them know you saw their show on MommytoMommy.TV!

Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Your Kids Deserve it.

Our very own co-host, Beth, founder of www.Techmamas.com gives her advice how how to stay connected yet safe with your kid’s first cell phone. Take a look at the new AT&T campaign and leave a comment on how you handle the technology challenge and how you stay informed about how your kids use smart phones and other devices that are connected Online. We want to know!

FOLLOW BETH AT @Techmama

Social Media Moms Unplug in Montana at Paws Up Ranch

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There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting at the river front taking in the beauty of Montana. I took my sidekick Beth, the founder of Techmamas.com, with me to film this episode for Sony. Little did we know that Paws Up Ranch would be the next biggest love of our lives. It was more than eye candy it was heart melting. We will never forget how joyful it was to watch our children roam the land with their walkie talkies, riding horses, shooting bow and arrows, and having an unforgettable chuck wagon dinner.

We filmed on this beautiful property to feature the newest cyber-shot HX 20V. This particular pocket sized camera has a 40x zoom lens which blew away my camera man, because i was able to photograph an eagle’s face with this tiny little camera. It’s hard to believe that Beth and I who are two very techie mamas could unwind and unplug for any period of time. We did it and we are so appreciative that we were able to experience the luxury of Paws Up Ranch and of capturing our memories on the new cyber-shot HX 20V.

Take Your Pix® Board Book Albums

Laura Miranti is a mother of 4 (with # 5 on the way) who started a business offering a special product line of board book photo albums (patent pending) that she designed to benefit her daughter’s speech development. As they say, “Necessity is the Mother of Invention”. Her story appeals to many moms and kids out there. Take Your Pix® board book albums are not only ideal for babies and kids of all ages, but moms love them for scrapbooking, keeping track of baby’s first year, for craft activities with the kids, and to give as personalized gifts for any occasion.  You can find out more info at www.boardbookalbums.com.

Go-To Mom Takes Kids to Beaver Creek Colorado

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It’s no secret that I (@TheGoToMom) love to ski. Each year we travel to many different states to find the perfect filming location for our Sony sponsored shows. This year we choose Beaver Creek Colorado because of it’s family-friendly resort feel. The resort came together and provided the perfect agenda for us to ensure that the kids experienced all the mountain had to offer. And boy did they LOVE our trip. No vacation is complete, of course with out my stash of Sony cameras and handycams! So glad I brought the Sony cyber-shot TX20 – it’s not only waterproof and freeze proof but you can drop it and no harm no fowl. Perfect for when your little ones want to use it and you know the inevitable drop is bound to happen! The Osprey at Beaver Creek offers an unforgettable family vacation by creating a modern, luxury hotel experience unlike any other you’ll find in Colorado. They gave us a 4 day complimentary stay which delighted the kids and me. The food at he hotel was so good, especially their bread/fried wrapped asparagus! We went tubing and ice skating and shopped for next year’s ski wear in the village. But I have to say, riding up in the CAT snow plow at NIGHT to BEANOS restaurant/cabin was truly the highlight, it was so fun to be truck up in that big ‘ol machine on the snow at night! With a lift literally right outside our front door, it was so easy to get the kids off to ski school and for mama to hit the slopes.With Elegant amenities, exceptional service, and ski in/out lifts, we’ll be sure to come back for years to come! The staff at Vail Resorts were so accommodating and wonderful.

The Go-To Mom Interviews Mariel Hemingway

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It was a pleasure to head over to Mariel’s home in Malibu to get a glimpse at how she lives. I cuddled with her white cat and pet her two doggies as the camera crew set up. I couldn’t wait to show her my new Sony Cyber-shot, as she is a healthy life style advocate and I knew she needed a camera to showcase her craft.

She says, “Creating a healthier body and mind allows us to do more and live a longer, more vibrant and meaningful life. It is my belief that the choices we make, the information we seek, and the food we eat are integral to our well-being.”

Mariel has written books about life, yoga, nutrition and well-being including a cookbook. She has created a company called Mariel’s Kitchen in order to share her passion for living a healthy, happy life. Through making positive, intentional choices about food, movement, home, and silence, she has found her center and balance.

Big White Resort: Canada’s best kept secret!

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Snowmamas Hit Park City!

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Kimberley and Tania from Pure Natural Diva were graciously hosted by Krista Parry of Snowmamas for a weekend full of skiing and fun in Park City, Utah! They were treated to gorgeous accommodations at the Silver Star Condos and captured their memories on Sony’s Cyber-Shot WX9 and projector Handycam PJ10.

Follow Tania @PureNaturalDiva
Follow Krista @KristaParry