Kerith's Korner of Momdum

Momdum Chronicles

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:45:00 +0000

I have cut my blogs down to just one--

The Momdum Chronicles

So just click the momdum chronicles and keep coming back for more awesome blogposts.

kerith

I am back, baby!

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:35:00 +0000

Click HERE for why I have been missing in action.

Thursday 13--The 4th one

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:47:00 +0000

13 Networks/Groups/Stuff & Things That I Belong To:

RELATED READS:

My favorite contests

Thursday 13 Blog Roll

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Gamer Thursday

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:27:00 +0000

Here are some classic games that everyone can play!

Click Here to Play More Great Games!

RELATED READS:

Past Gamer Thursday

Yet another past Gamer Thursday--my favorite one!

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NING VS. BIG TENT: THE SHOWDOWN

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:14:00 +0000

So there really isn't any showdown. But Ning does have a challenger in the ring of individual networks and groups. This is Big Tent. This social network creating site is fairly new. When you start a group, you have to be approved and not everyone is approved right now.

One thing about this group is the userability. It is easy to use for those people, such as grandpa and grandma, who are not as tech savy as the rest of us.

Don't get me wrong, I luv my Ning. I love Ning so much, I am a member of about 15-20 groups on Ning. But there are some people I would love to network with, chat with, and exchange photos with who just are not internet people. I think Big Tent is the solution to non-techies in a techie workd.

Gamer Thursday (alittle late but present)

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:01:00 +0000

Sorry I am late to the party, but at least I made it.

Here is a cute little game--Ocean Spray Cranberries are just itchin' to come out and play!

Nick.com wants you to help Jimmy and Timmy rescue Retroville!

Have fun and see ya next week!

Gingerbread House Decorating-Internet Style

Thursday Thirteen--My 3rd

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:30:00 +0000

13 things I put onions in when I am cooking:

Chili
Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Strogonoff
Scrambled Eggs
Omlets
Roast in the Crock Pot (our dinner for tonite--YUM!)
Homemade Onion & Mushroom Swiss Cheese Burgers
Spagatti
Brats with sauted onions
Crab Dip
Homemade Beer Battered Onion Rings
Homemade Beer Battered Catfish

Now if you don't excuse me, I must go and eat something...I am so hungry!

RELATED READING: My first Thursday 13

Delurking Alert

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:24:00 +0000

I am delurking tonite. I have just a ton of bloggy work to do (if only I got paid for all of it) and I just didn't want to do anything. But I have missed just commenting, checking out blogs, catching up with old blogging friends, and all that stuff. I have missed it alot. So I am just going to be "hanging out" in the blogosphere tonite...so if you are around tonite...e-mail me, comment on one of my blogs, twitter me (Kerith), and just say hi...maybe take a nite and cruise the blogs with me...maybe I will see ya around.

Random Question

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:34:00 +0000

For a person you loved deeply, would you be willing to move to a far away country knowing there would be almost no chance of seeing your family and friends ever again?

Answer it in the comments.

Thursday 13 # oh I forget!

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:39:00 +0000

13 of my favorite contest sites and blogs:

Kerith's Kontest---yes it is mine but it is one of my favorites!

Babies Online Photo Contest

Bloggy Giveaways

Contest for Moms

Laura Williams's Musings

Mommy Tantrum

Moms Blogging

Organizing Queen

Prize-a-tron

Our Blessed Arrows

Scribbit

Work It, Mom

What's That Sound

GAMER THURSDAY

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome back everyone. Here are a few little goodies for everyone to play. Just click on the snowflake to make your own. This is the one I made...neat, huh?

This one is for the smaller kids. It is at the Veggie Tales Movie website (I can link to the game directly but you can find it...I just know it). Enter the site. Click on games. And there are 3 games of your choice to play. They are pretty simple but fun!

Snow Drift

Take control of Yeti and knock out monsters with your ice slide!

Play this free game now!!

Meteor Showers Tomorrow (Friday) Nite

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:25:00 +0000

there is going to be a meteor shower tomorrow nite, very much like this one, in the US. Many of us are in the middle of winter but who cares! It is a meteor showers...how cool is that! Go to http://spaceweather.com to find out more.

What Is This Blog Really About?

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:24:00 +0000

We moved to Iowa in August and if you have ever been to Iowa, you know that fun stuff is few and far between. Especially once the cold weather hit. But thank god for the Internet. I needed to find something to keep me busy and some way to get some adult interaction (i have 4 kids so i usually am talking about poopy, potty, sickies, pukie).

I would surf the Internet and it would take me forever to find cool stuff. So then I stumbled onto a blog...read it...and was hooked. This blog is actually my first blog.

This blog is all about family computing on the Internet. I am cooking up a series all about computers, families, and the Internet. It will start next week (so you know you want to come back for that). There is a Gamer Thursday I do. This is 2-3 little video games you and your family can play...some for little kids and some for the older kids (yea...my hubby plays the games too). It is all the cool things that you find on the Internet and wish you could find them all in one place. I simply post about neat stuff for kids, adults, and families. This blog is, for the most part, a family friendly blog.
I do hope you come back. I have some exciting plans for not only this blog, but for all my blogs. You will not be disappointed. And while you are here, why not enter my monthly drawing. Who doesn't love free stuff and prizes? No one I tell you...no one!

Check out my monthly giveaway drawing contest and spread the word!

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:14:00 +0000

BEST OF 2007: THE TOP 51 FAMILY FRIENDLY AND KID AWESOME SITES

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:18:00 +0000

Welcome to my list of the 51 best of Family Friendly and Kid Awesome sites. It is 51 just for good measure. These are some of my families favorite sites. With the holidays upon us, you will want to save, Digg, Delicious, Stumble, or whatever you need to do to save this post. All these sites are fantastic family fun!

ag Kid Zone--Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, Strawberry Shortcake, Sushi Pack.

Bubble Box--A ton of flash games but--REMEMBER--some of these games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first. But there are still alot of awesome games for kids of all ages.

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friend's Big, Fat, Awesome House Party--Come and join the fun. You can make your own imaginary monster and explore the house. This is months of fun.

Postopia--And you thought cereal was just for breakfast.

Build-a-Bear Workshop--If you don't have a store near by, come and make a digital friend, play at the playground, and make a room for your new friend.

cbc.ca/kids--I don't know how my son found this site, but it is fantastic. It has so much for kids to explore.

Big Money Arcade--Another flash game site--REMEMBER--some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first.

Gamez Hero--Flash video game site. It has alot of kids games--REMEMBER--there are some games for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.

Net Games--More flash games that are fun to play--REMEMBER--some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first.

Gamesmais--This is a flash video site for Spanish Speakers. There is a Scooby Doo game on there my son loves to play and he doesn't know Spanish. REMEMBER--some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check it out first.

Apple Jack--Yea...the cereal. It is awesome.
Kewlopolis--It is the CBS cartoons that are showing on the weekends.
Lego--All about Legos.
Monkey Bar, Jr.--My Little Pony, Tonka, Candyland, Play0Doh, oh my.
Monkey Bar TV--For the older kids--Spiderman, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Monopoly. These Monkey bar and Monkey bar Jr. are Hasbro sites. They are alot of fun.
NOGGIN--For the preschooler in all of us.
Nick--Yep, the channel---come for the games--stay for the activities and shows.
Nick, Jr--For the little brothers and sisters.
PBS KIDS--All of your favorite Public Television shows, games, activities, etc.
PBS KIDS Sprout--More PBS fun--Check it out!
Playhouse Disney--All of your disney friends want to play.
Qubo--These shows and games are wholesome for the whole family. They have a more Christian slant but are fantastic...who doesn't love Bob the Tomatoe!
Ezone--More flash games but they are origional--REMEMBER--some of these games are for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Miniclips--This includes video flash games, e-cards, short cartoons, and tons of fun. REMEMBER--some of these games are for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Nitrome--More flash games but are aimed at the younger player. Also has a links page to even more flash video game sites.
Poptarts--Ya gotta love breakfast!
Fun Flash Games--Yes...it is another flash game site. But still cool. REMEMBER--some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
bEQUAL--This is a site that sells games. But they do have alot of demo games you can play...Shrek, Over The Hedge, Santa Trivia, Bible quiz game.
Viva Pinata--These Pinata's need your help...to have fun.
Shrek--Everything Shrek!
Cartoon Network--The whole channel is here.
Millsberry--From General Mills...let your kids explore.
Lucky Charms--Help Lucky get his marshmellows.
Eggo Waffles--Check out this site to "disguise" your eggos.
Scratch--SO COOL! This is kind of a social network for kids where they can not only play video games but also create them themselves. You just have to check it out!!!!
Goldfish---Yes...the goldfish cracker has it's own kid's website. Come on in...the water is fine.
Bob The Builder--Can you do it? Yes you can!
American Girl---Come and meet the doll on the internet. Finally, good fun just for girls.
Rescue Heros & Planet Heros--Find a real hero for your kids.
Fisher Price View Finder---You remember the View Finder...now here is one on the Web.
Kids Com--This is a site where you kids can create a virtual self and make friends in a virtual world.
Seussville--The Dr. Seuss Cat comes to life and wants to play.
Sesame Street Workshop---Ya know you want to visit this neighborhood.
Zoo--This is a search engine webpage for kids safe web surfing and searching.
The Kidz Page--All sorts of fun for the family---REMEMBER--although this site is awesome, sometimes their ads are aimed for the older kid.
Scholastic--Yep...all the book and internet fun you could have.
The Official J.K. Rowling Site---and yes...there is a link to harry potter...but it is really a very cool site.
4Kids--All sorts of kids and parent fun.
Science Bob---Science Fun Galore!
Fun Brain--There are all sorts of games here to exercise your child's brain.
The Space Place--A site by NASA for kids. Now they can learn about space and they can understand it...it is far out.

CALLING ALL READERS...CALLING ALL READERS...

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:58:00 +0000

I am getting my blogging butt out of my chair and am re-vamping my blogs. I will still be on them but not really blogging on them very often.I need your input. I have 6 blogs (I know, can you believe it) and I am doing an audit of all of them. I would like all my readers...and anyone who just comes across my blogs in the next few weeks to give me your:

comments

questions

concerns

advice

Just click on the picture below to be taken to a list of my blogs.

Any and all comments you have to improve on my blogs are welcome. I have had them going for almost 6 months now and with the new year, I am going to be doing more with my blogging.

I am also looking for other bloggers/website owners:

Mommy bloggers

Iowa bloggers

Family Friendly bloggers

Arts, crafts, food, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. bloggers

Plus sized men & women bloggers

Multiple birth parents/bloggers

Freelance writing & problogging bloggers

Family Friendly websites

I am interested in any bloggers/website owners who would be interested in getting some free advertising for their blogs/websites. I am looking for people to guest post on my blogs, to interview in their chosen field, and anyone who would be willing to donate or give me a large discount on products for upcoming give-a-way contests I will be holding beginning the first of the year. Again, this is a great way for you to get free advertising for your blogs, websites, and products.

I am also looking for budget friendly graphic artists & blogger and wordpress template creators and designers. I am looking for someone to help me change the look of my blogs. I am looking for something fun, family friendly, and fantastic.

If you are interested in free advertising and helping me take my blogs to the next level, please comment on this post or e-mail me at cathicollins (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can't wait to hear from you.

Have an Elfish Holiday

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:48:00 +0000

So you can make your self into an elf...and talk too.

Click here to see my elf and make your own!

Some Fun Christmas links

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:47:00 +0000

Here are some fun Christmas links...have fun!

So check them out. They are free, funny, and fantastic.

gAMER tHURSDAY

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:04:00 +0000

Tis the season for fun in the snow. Here are some games you and yours can play on those cold winter days.

Snow Day

Keep it snowing to close the schools.

Play this free game now!!

Snow Line

Help Santa Claus collect the presents.

Play this free game now!!

And alittle something from our friends at Foster's Home of Imaginary Friends.

Have a great week and hope you enjoy the games.

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas--

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:20:00 +0000

So while I was out and about on the blogosphere, I found Santa's Blog. It isn't fancy, but I don't thing he has the time to be blinging his blog. But you must check it out. It is sssssssssooooooo cute! Now go and check out everyone else and their christmas!

Thursday Thirteen--my first

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:57:00 +0000

So I was coloring with my daughter when I came up with this one.

13 Crayola crayon colors I want in my kitchen--but the real things:

Bittersweet (chocolate that is)
Wild Strawberry
Gold
Melon
Orchid
Cornflower
Apricot
Plum
Peach
Mahogany
Salmon
Dandelion (it says dandelion)
Chestnut

All My Hard Work Is Finally Paying Off

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:19:00 +0000

I have been blogging for about 4 months now, give or take. I started blogging, at first, as something to keep me busy. But the more I blogged, the more I realized that I could make some money at it. Now, after all this time and research, it is paying off.
I discovered the Pay Per Post people about a week into blogging. I signed up but they have a waiting period of 90 days from your first post. At first, I didn't understand it. But now that I have several blogs and blogging resources, I completely understand. These past 3 months I have spent getting better at blogging and practicing my writing skills. Now that I have some blogging under my belt, I am able to make some decent money with Pay Per Post.
I have just qualified to work for Pay Per Post with their blog advertising and I have already made enough money to fill my gas tank. That isn't bad for one days work. I can't wait to see what other opportunities they can find for me.
I am planning on having a long and financially blog-o-riffic relationship with Pay Per Post. Why don't you come and join me?!

Tis The Season To Spread Some Joy...

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:01:00 +0000

Christmas is the time of year to reach out to your fellow man...to do alittle good...to be friendly to both strangers and family. The best way to do this (with your computer, that is) is to network.

No matter what time of year, I love to network. With some of the networks, I just have a basic profile. With a select few, I am quite involved, or I try my hardest to be. Through all this networking and reaching out to my fellow man, I have found my favorite network platform.

It could be myspace. Maybe facebook. How about friendster. Nope, none of those.

My all time favorite is Ning. This is a fantastic site. Not only can you visit Ning and find a group on anything, you can go there and start your own group. I, myself, am the member of 8 groups and 3 waiting approval. I have even started a group about having multiple births to go along with my blog about the same.

Let us try some terms and find out what we come up with, shall we...

Ning's most popular networks at the moment
Art networks
Networks relating to business
Education networks
Networking moms
And don't forget the dads
How about alittle marketing
The state of Iowa
And last, but not least, family

Check out any of those groups, or you can do a custom search for the group you are looking for. This is also a great way for families to keep in touch, share pictures, and have it totally private. You can make the group by invite and approval only. So no peeky-peeky by anyone not wanted.

And if you are into networking, like me, then this networking platform is a one-stop shop. You can join several groups, from working moms, to stay at home business, to marketing, to gaming, to scrapbooking, and only have to stop by one place. And you can invite your friends and family so you can just go to the one network to find everyone you ever wanted to network and reach out to.

So, go and spread some christmas cheer...and you will never guess...christmas has some networks too.

Family Fun Times Reminder

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:33:00 +0000

OK, everyone. This is a reminder about my Family Fun Time Meme (or my attempt at one) post coming up. So click here to read the post and I will be posting on Friday. The assignment is Holly Hobbie. Hope to see ya Friday!

Gingerbread house decorating--internet style

cathicollins@gmail.com (Kerith Collins) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:47:00 +0000

My shewhoblogs buddy bleeding espresso had a gingerbread house posted on her blog. So I checked it out and it took me to this wonderful artist who had several activities for kids and just fantastic work...so, of course, I just had to post about her.

Jenny B. Harris is just a fantastic artist. Click on her name to go to her main page and then go from there to learn more about her, find examples of her work, and even her blog...i love the blog...love bloggers in general. I just love the site.
Click on the gingerbread house to get to the activities page and go nuts. I did do a gingerbread house, but I was so excited about the site, I forgot to save it. Oh well...that just gives me another reason to go back. I hope to see you all there!