http://teenscenemag.com/mommyakt A blog for young mom's Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:26:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few tips for planning your child's next birthday party.  It's best to start preparing 4-6 weeks in advance, whether it's at home or on location. If you're planning the party at home: My favorite online store is celebrateexpress.com. You can either purchase your tableware and other party stuff separate or as ... http://teenscenemag.com/mommyakt/2008/08/27/planning-a-birthday-party/ Before my daughter's first day of Kindergarten my husband and I decided that we needed to get into a routine. Alyssa, my oldest daughter, is not much of a morning person so we decided to start a month in advance. We ate dinner at 5:30pm, bath by 6:30pm, then a ... http://teenscenemag.com/mommyakt/2008/08/21/getting-into-a-routine/ When did all of us become so brand name crazy? Why do we think it's ok to buy a pair of $70 jeans just because they have the Ralph Lauren logo? I refuse to buy something full price just because it has a brand name logo on it. ... http://teenscenemag.com/mommyakt/2008/08/20/are-you-brand-name-crazy/ MommyaKt.com is coming soon. Stay tuned! http://teenscenemag.com/mommyakt/2006/03/14/hello-world/