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Posted by Kathy Zucker on May 20, 2013

Social Media Pro Tips from Columbia Journalism School

By Kathy Zucker On May 16th, I spoke about using social media during Hurricane Sandy at the Columbia School of Journalism Social Media One Night Stand, hosted by Prof. Sree Sreenivasan (@sree). Celebrated journalist Betty Ming Liu (@BettyMingLiu) illustrated the speakers – their pics...

Posted by Metro Moms Staff on May 17, 2013

Paleo Shmaleo – What’s It All About?

by Leanne Ely If you have any interest in food and health at all (which you obviously do or you wouldn’t have found yourself here at Saving Dinner), then you’ve been hearing the word “Paleo” being tossed around a lot. You may even associate the term with an extreme...

Posted by Metro Moms Staff on May 15, 2013

The Metro Moms Help Grow Your Business From the Ground to the Stars

Have a great business idea but not sure about pricing? Thinking about heading back to work after staying home but need experience to beef up your resume? Want to get inspired by energetic entrepreneurs? Bounce ideas off the perfect target audience – moms of young children. With 50,000...

Posted by Kathy Zucker on May 13, 2013

How to Face Your Fear and Move Forward With Life

By Kathy Zucker I don’t like making tough decisions. I freak out when I face the unknown. And the ultimate unknown life experience? Having a baby. You literally have no idea how things are going to turn out. Am I going to get pregnant? Have a miscarriage? Have a healthy baby but...

Posted by Metro Fiction on May 12, 2013

“White Envelopes” by Victoria Slotover

We’d like to present a new Feature Story here at Metro Fiction. Please check the Welcome page for more information about us. In this week’s story, we consider the effects of a coincidence on a young girl’s life. We present our Feature Story: “White Envelopes”...

Posted by Metro Moms Staff on May 10, 2013

Get Ready for Summer With These Travel Packing Lists

Packing Up Everything but the Kitchen Sink by Gina Dobson The last few times I packed suitcases for a trip with my daughters I was struck by how much easier it has become. Now as three and five-and-a-half year olds, they no longer need the myriad of items they once did. Besides the...

Posted by Kathy Zucker on May 8, 2013

Skyrocketing Sharing With a Shorty Award

By Kathy Zucker I always share. It might be because I am a big sister. Or because I am nice. Either way, when I get a gift, I divide it up and share with others. Winning a Keep Good Going Shorty Award sponsored by New York Life was like unleashing a month-long gift cornucopia. With...

Posted by Kathy Zucker on May 6, 2013

How to Use a Mom Blog to Reinvent Yourself

By Kathy Zucker There is no such thing as a mom blogger. There are, however, bloggers who happen to write about their experiences as moms. Aliza Sherman has made a career out of empowering women. Back in the early 90s when the internet was just getting started, she created the first...