The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. Are you still excited by the fresh New Year? Still committed to making 2012 the year of the organized you? Well, if you are, or if you're ready to...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Michele McGraw. Technology can either be the best thing since sliced bread or it can add a lot of stress to your life. When I'm deciding whether I need a new...
Enter the momAgenda Desktop Planner Giveaway, where you can enter to win one of 50 momAgenda 2011/2012 Desktop planners! Visit the momAgenda Facebook page and let us know you 'like' the page and you'll be entered to win. After...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Nicole Feliciano. Making an impact is a big trend in 2012 whether it is during an election, on the runway or in your own community. The politicians all promise sweeping change....
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Each year some of us make a list. We call it our "Resolutions for the New Year." The problem with most of these resolutions is that after a week...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM member Toni Patton. As a mom of three, being organized is important. I am not the most organized person in the world, this is true. However one of the areas in my...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans. Is it because I'm getting old that New Year's Day feels like Groundhog's Day? It's not just that Dick Clark is like some sort of everlasting gobstopper; I think...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. Ahhh, the New Year! The new you! The slimmer, healthier, prettier, shinier you! At least, that's what we all promise ourselves at each gong of midnight on January...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM leader, Heather Reinhard. It's a known fact that I would be totally lost without momAgenda. These products are essential for the full functioning and smooth operation of both my business and personal...
Some of you have asked us when is the last day to order to receive your items by Christmas. Here are the details: Last day for Ground shipping for Christmas for West Coast: Friday 12/16 Last day for Ground shipping...
We are offering a special discount exclusively to our Facebook "Likers" this week. To access the discount code, please "Like" us on Facebook. If you already "Like" us, click on the "momAgenda" link on the left side of the page...
Dear Santa, My list is going to be a little longer than usual this year. Please bring a helper who can read with each of my kids for at least 20 minutes per day and help them with their homework...
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, says that every day she tells herself every day to "Be Gretchen." In her blog she talks about how challenging this can be. She asks, "Why is it so hard to know myself?...
I've been thinking a lot lately about how much information I get from blogs and web sites these days. It used to be I'd get information from newspapers and magazines, and being the avid reader I am, I would read...
During this time of year I tend to start to slack off in the self-care department. I don't work out as much as I should, I don't eat as healthy as I normally do, and I get totally lazy about...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Tara Ziegmont. The product comparison we've been asked for more than any other is the momAgenda and myAgenda, so that's what I'm tackling this month. Side by side, there's virtually no...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. "Bong!" I looked up from feeding the baby to see the message that just popped into my inbox. Hi Jill, Just a friendly reminder to send me your October...
I am so thrilled to announce that momAgenda® and the COMM Team will be hosting our very first Twitter Party to kick off the 2011 holiday season! We know this is a busy time of year as everyone is making...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Nicole Feliciano. With the holidays approaching, it got me thinking of tradition and giving thanks. I was raised with by a mother who believed in the wisdom of Emily Post...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. From the National Institute of Mental Health: • One in four women will experience severe depression at some point in life. • Depression affects twice as many women...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM member Toni Patton. I am all about planning ahead whether it's for school happenings, sports practice, or whatever life throws my way. Even when it comes to entertaining, I like to try...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Revamping my editorial calendar is something that has been on my list to do for the last month or so. I giggle that I have a calendar entry on...
I get asked all the time how I manage it all. Four kids in four different schools....owning a business....managing a household. My answer usually depends on how I am feeling that particular day. The fact is that there are days...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. The holiday season is quickly approaching. In just a week we'll be decorating our house in ghastly décor and gearing up for a ghoulish Halloween. Then, just after that,...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM leader, Heather Reinhard. I was on the soccer field in a panic. I was really struggling to entertain my daughter while trying to catch a glimpse of my son in his glory....
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Michele McGraw. Technology may be changing what we do when we are together as a family, but it is not changing why we need quality family time. When I was a...
I've been thinking a lot lately about dads. When it comes to some of the more emotional aspects of parenting, I think they have it easy. Let me ask you something: do you know any dads who obsess about balancing...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Nicole Feliciano. Below is a list of the "Top 5 Back-to-School Resolutions" every mom needs to know. Do any of these make your list? 1.) Vow to make lunches the night...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. I wish life were slower. Smoother. Less complicated and less absurdly rushed, torn between home and the office. My momAgenda planner is organized chaos of client appointments and...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM member Toni Patton. I am busy both at home during school hours and after school when I kick it into high gear with the homework, practices, dinner, bedtime and all that jazz....
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans. As the busy mom of four even busier kids, I've had many fights with my husband about who works harder. He thinks that working on Wall Street is much...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Life is busy. This is especially true if you have children. In the beginning, it is pretty easy. Your children are small and cute but as they get older,...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Heather Reinhard. My husband and I recently wanted to take the kids out to eat. We don't normally make such an effort during the week to do this....between my his work...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Tara Ziegmont. I have a confession about my last comparison post. I photographed it at a fancy hotel. I didn't drive to the hotel to photograph my post; I was actually...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Michele McGraw. We all know the saying, "If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." As Moms, we are the pulse of the home. Our moods affect each member of the family...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Nicole Feliciano. When it comes to keeping up with appearances, it's likely you've heard all the excuses--and probably used most of them... • I'm too tired • It's too expensive •...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. I'm kind of a pop-culture nerd, especially when it comes to things that should be so ten years beyond me. Twilight? Yes, please. Harry Potter? Counting down the...
I know that many of you have been patiently waiting for your momAgenda to arrive from it's back-order status, so I wanted to share the great news with you that at 8am this morning, our 40-foot shipping container arrived at...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Asking the question of 'how motherhood has changed me' is guaranteed to open a can of worms. And, I'm guaranteed to get emotional. You see, I am not your...
"What are you doing this summer?" At this time of year, that is the question that we all ask each other when we meet up for coffee, or when we run into a friend at the grocery store or at...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Tara Ziegmont. I'm the kind of person who always orders the same thing for breakfast. I love it, and I'm afraid to branch out for fear of not liking something else...
For me, this is the first real day of summer. All 4 of my kids are out of school, spring sports are over, and my momAgenda looks strangely bare. When my day planner looks like this, I feel so calm...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. Just because the lazy days of summer are upon us doesn't mean it's time to get lazy about striving for a more eco-friendly household. Come on, remember how committed...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM member Toni Patton. One of the first things people assume when you become a mom is "Oh, there goes her style." After all we are chasing kids, cleaning up messes, cooking dinner...
I have a confession to make: I let all 4 of my children, ages 15, 13, 11, and 8, watch the show Glee on television. I can almost hear the shocked silence out there. I know that many parents...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans. How many times have we all been stopped mid-morning coffee by a panicked child yelling "I need a toga...TODAY", "It's bring your pet day mom, but you have to...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Heather Reinhard. I was watching The Bachelorette recently {I know - don't judge, but I get roped into some reality television}. Anyway, I know that the show isn't totally "real" and...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Tara Ziegmont. What do you do with all of the assorted papers that enter your home? I don't know about you, but I am inundated by papers. There are schedules of...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Michele McGraw. Non tech planning may seem like an odd subject coming from me since I spend much of my time attached to and writing about gadgets. There is one aspect...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Jill Krause. Once upon a time, there was a busy professional gal. She planned events, she networked, she attended business meetings...and she was organized. She carried her leather bound planner in...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Nicole Feliciano. Do you feel like you run a restaurant? If you're a mom it's likely you are part short order cook, part dietician, and part logistical expert. Here's the mission:...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Toni Patton. Being a mom is not always easy and one of the hassles I have are days filled with sports, ballet class, and youth service among all the other curve...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Beth Anne Ballance. It was never my dream to be a working mother. I assumed that my life would pan out pretty much like my own mom - get married, work...
I had big plans for today. Even though it is Day 2 of the National Stationery Show, our biggest trade show of the year, I planned to miss it because something even more important is going on: my little sister...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kris Cain. Motivation - it is what drives us. Motivation to make money. Motivation to get in shape. Motivation to get 25,000 readers for the blog. Without motivation, we would all...
The following is a guest post from momAgendaCOMM blogger Kim-Marie Evans. This post was supposed to be an advice column on how to say no. But I'm writing it from under a pile of unpaid bills, this article (my first...
Last Friday, I was delighted to see a surprise on my desk....samples of the brand new faux-crocodile Desktop! This year we are offering Rose Pink, which is a perennial bestseller, as well as 2 new colors: Kelly Green and Teal...
The following is a guest post by Heather Reinhard of Theta Mom. It's hard to believe that in another month or so the kids will be off for summer break. When I was a full-time teacher, I lived for the...
Thanks Toni for the awesome video review! You can read the full post here....
Thanks Michele for the awesome video review! You can read the full post here....
All of us at momAgenda place a high value on honest feedback from our customers, women who are living with chaotic schedules, kids, jobs, and other responsibilities. And much of this feedback comes to us through online channels such as...
I don't know what's going on lately, but everyone I have been talking to lately is totally overwhelmed. Is it the weather? (Here in New York it has been raining incessantly; we are underwater again today.) Is it the time...
Now that we have launched our 2011-2012 line of day planners, I want to let you know about what's coming later on this season. Lots of good stuff of course! Personal Portfolio I am beyond thrilled to let you know...
When will the Personal Portfolios and Refillable Folio Covers be available? Both items are scheduled to be in our warehouse, ready to ship to our customers, on 7/1/11. We will make them available for preorder in early June. Please leave...
I am so proud and excited to announce that the 2011-2012 line is (finally) here and ready to order! We have a bunch of new stuff for this year, including the momAgenda Desktop and Mini Daily in Giraffe which is...
I am so excited to announce some amazing momAgenda news with you. As many of you already know, I've always been interested in hearing what this community has to say about our products. Genuine feedback and constant communication is so...
UPDATE: We value the blogging & Social Media community very much which is at the core of this collaboration. Compensation will be a perk added to the app soon. We appreciate your support. I am so excited to announce some...
Come on, don't pretend you don't know what I am referring to. You know "THE TALK" I am talking about. The SEX TALK. Did your parents have "the talk" with you? Mine did not.... although I do remember my mom...
Here is further proof that no matter how much I write everything down in my momAgenda, no matter how far in advance I plan my schedule, no matter how carefully I read every flyer that comes home from my kids'...
Check it out, the Zebra myAgenda is currently featured in the March issue of Pregnancy & Newborn magazine! I have to admit I am filled with a sense of pride when I see our products featured in print; in a...
A few months ago I blogged about my experience doing a photo shoot and interview with Better Homes & Gardens magazine. It was one of the most fun "work" days of my life so far, because I got to play...
Some people are blessed with the ability to manage their time. They wake up early, work out, tackle their to-do lists, spend quality time with their kids, prepare a nutritious dinner, and keep their house neat and clean. And then...
As a mom of 4, I am responsible not only for keeping myself healthy, I am also in charge of keeping 4 little people healthy (I use the term "little people" loosely, as my 14 year old Andrew is nearly...
If you live in the New York area, you have experienced the repeated snow storms, and as a result, school closings, that have recently afflicted our region. Ever since New Year's Day we have not gone a week without at...
It may be freezing cold and snowy outside, but everyone at the New York International Gift Fair is nice and toasty browsing amazing booths and fantastic items. We're having a great time at the show and wanted to give you...
Do you ever read an article, and feel so inspired by it that you save it and carry it around with you everywhere you go? That's what happened to me when I read Julie Bowen's "Aha Moment" piece in the...
Being late is one of those things that stresses me out. A lot. But although I really dislike being late, I have struggled with it for most of my life, maybe because I tend to keep myself really busy. Here...
1. I will remember to write everything in my momAgenda. "Everything" includes, but is not limited to, appointments, kids activities, workouts, to do's, and dinner plans. 2. I will remember to look at my momAgenda before starting my day (you...
On Saturday, I received an email from a friend. She had heard about a homeless shelter not far from our home, that currently is housing many moms. Those moms, sadly, are not going to be able to provide any holiday...
When you are raising kids and working and trying to manage a household, your most precious commodity is time. Especially at this time of year, there is never enough time to do all the things we need to do. One...
I am excited to announce that one of my favorite products in our line is on sale this week. Our School Years books, which recently got a makeover and now come in 2 sizes, are now 20% off. What I...
In honor of this happiest day of the year, when everyone seems to sit at their computer and do their online holiday shopping, we are offering 20% off everything on our site. This 20% off is on top of existing...
Today I am excited to announce an exclusive discount for Facebook fans of momAgenda! To get more details, simply visit our Facebook page and click on the welcome tab. And if you are not yet a Facebook fan of momAgenda,...
This morning, after I hit the snooze button for approximately the 4th time, my 14-year-old son came into my room, put his hands on his hips, and ordered me to turn off the alarm clock and get out of bed....
At this time of year, there is a greater need than ever for easy ways to get organized. That's why we always like to develop a few new printables each year in advance of the holidays. Our free printables are...
This year, our 4 children are attending 4 different schools. 2 of them are in public schools, and 2 of them are in private schools. It's working out great for the kids--everybody is in the right place for them, and...
Sunday morning is usually my day for a long run, something north of 7 miles generally, but this Sunday forces conspired against me and I ended up having to do my workout on the elliptical trainer in my room. I...
Here's a special, one-day-only promotion that I just heard about. We all know that Lucky Brand jeans make our backsides look, well, awesome. For today only, when you support Lucky Brand jeans you will also be supporting our oceans! For...
One of my favorite things about being a mom is creating special traditions with my family. I have carried on a few of the traditions that my mom taught me when I was a kid, but I get most of...
'Tis the season to be massively stressed out! Seriously, is there any time of year that causes us more anxiety, second guessing, and general craziness? I know that for me, the stress leading up to the holidays usually culminates in...
Halloween has come and gone, and you know what that means. It's time for momAgenda to start our annual holiday discounting! As of right now, the following discounts are in effect. You don't need a code, a coupon, or to...
Yesterday I got to indulge all my diva-esque fantasies, as Better Homes & Gardens magazine photographed and interviewed me for a Style piece that will be included in their March 2011 issue. My call time was 9:00 am. When I...
Now that our oldest child, Andrew, is 14, Larry and I are facing all sorts of challenges that we never could have anticipated. It's surprising, because when our kids were younger, for example when we had three kids in diapers,...
After a busy weekend with my four kids Monday mornings usually find me in need of a pick-me-up of some sort. A few days at a spa would be ideal, but unfortunately that is not in the cards, at least...
Since you all have been so understanding about my frustrations this week with Jamie's (me and Larry's) school project, I am sharing a photo with you so you can see exactly how cute Jamie was at his (our) U.N. Festival...
I mentioned the other day that my 7 year-old Jamie, along with all the 2nd graders in our school, has a school project that's due this week. It is one of those projects that, truly I am not exaggerating, cannot...
This school year has been quite a learning experience so far. It is ironic, given the fact that I have a 14 year old who is taking Algebra 2 and Biology, that I am learning the most from my 2nd...
A well-known company, one that traditionally targets men, sent me a catalog, and it's clear from the cover that this company has decided to switch gears and directly target women. The headline on the catalog is "Her Point of View"...
Thanks to everyone who participated, you all gave me some great ideas for next year's day planner colors! And, more importantly, congratulations to Melissa Dell, who was chosen at random to be our winner! And here's a tip for all...
It's one of my favorite times of year, work-wise. Every October I have the awesome job of deciding on colors for the covers of next year's momAgenda and myAgenda day planners. So I've been reading up on color trends for...
My dear friend (I'll refer to her as M. to protect the innocent) came in to the office for a visit today with her myAgenda: For me, this brought back painful memories of my trip to Italy this summer. At...
I am so excited to announce the first big change to our shipping policies since we started momAgenda back in 2005! As of today, we are offering flat rate shipping, at a cost of $7.95, on all orders shipped within...
Last night at a dinner party, I had the pleasure of chatting with a lovely mom of 4 kids, who recently relocated here from Chile. She told me that she attended a parenting event here in Fairfield County, CT recently,...
Congratulations to Jody Noland, winner of the momAgenda "Pick That App" contest. Jody is the lucky winner of a brand new iPad.... with the momAgenda App already downloaded, of course! We were blown away by the number of entries we...
To celebrate the launch of our brand new momAgenda iPad app, today we are launching a new contest... and in one week, we are giving away an iPad!!! Our iPad app includes all the great features you love about momAgenda,...
It is Win-It Wednesday again, and today our prize will once again be one of our popular new Home Office edition planners in Zebra. Today your question is: Now that school is starting, what are you going to miss most...
I did everything possible to prepare for today. Last night, I laid out his clothes, prepared a lunch and a snack, and readied his backpack. I got him showered and got his teeth brushed and his hair combed. I packed...
A friend on Twitter recently asked me how I use my momAgenda to stay organized. I know that many, many of our customers have their own unique way of customizing their agenda so that it works for them, and I...
Do you feel like back to school season just might get the best of you this year? I know I do. Between trying to get all the paperwork completed, to squeezing in all the necessary doctor and dentist appointments, not...
Congrats to our winner, Jennifer Kendall, who entered our contest on Facebook! Thanks to everyone for participating. We will host another giveaway next week!...
The last 2 weeks of the summer, before school starts, have consistently been 2 of the hardest weeks of the year for me. The kids are no longer doing camp or any other scheduled activities, plus lots of their friends...
This weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend time with a close friend whose kids are the same ages as my two younger kids (10 and 7). She mentioned a few issues she was having with one of her kids;...
I am so excited today to announce that our new iPad app has been approved by Apple, and is now available in the iTunes store! If you'd like to check it out, click here. Just to clarify one question we...
The scene: My family room. Sitting on the couch with Andrew, age 14, and Jenna, age 12. Jenna: Can I go to the movies with Caroline tonight? We really want to see Vampires Suck. Me: You can't go tonight, but...
It is Win-It Wednesday again here at momAgenda! This time, we are giving away a Zebra Home Office planner. These planners are hot--they just came in 3 weeks ago, and we are already almost sold out! If you are looking...
Yesterday I wrote about various tasks I have taken on in preparation for back to school season. I tend to get into a nesting mode every year at this time, as our family starts preparing to go into school mode...
In my family, Spring Cleaning happens in August, right before school starts. I don't know what it is about the new school year, but my husband and I have been on a tear reorganizing our home to prepare for the...
We are excited to announce that our School Years product was featured this morning on "The Today Show"!!! We are grateful to our friends, Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase, of the fabulous blog CoolMomPicks, for choosing School Years as a...
Congrats to the winner of this week's Win-It Wednesday competition, Amy Childs! Thanks to everyone who participated, and check back next Wednesday for another contest. Have a great weekend everyone:-)...
Happy Wednesday everyone! It is once again time for Win-It Wednesday. This week I am thinking about vacation. So many of us are gearing up for some sort of getaway during August, whether to the beach or to a more...
Happy momAgenda New Year! In honor of the first day of the 2010-2011 momAgenda day planners, which was yesterday, we are now offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders on our website starting now. Just use the code FREEMOM when you...
The 2010-2011 momAgenda day planners start today, which makes today the first day of the new year for us! Seriously, though, we all know that the start of the new school year is when the new year really starts for...
Congrats to Melissa Hoye, winner of our Win-It Wednesday contest. Thanks to everyone who participated, and we will have another contest again next week. Have a great weekend everyone!...
I apologize for being so incredibly busy today that I completely spaced out Win-It Wednesday! As I have told you many times before, being organized and keeping on schedule is not, ironically, my forte. It is something I have to...
One of the topics I get asked about most often is kids' artwork storage. Many, many customers have asked whether momAgenda will be coming out with a solution to this organizational challenge. Although we are not planning anything like that...
I just spent the last 5 days on the Italian Riviera with 3 friends from college, one of whom is lucky enough to live there. I don't know what was more healing, the clear blue Mediterranean Sea water, the delicious...
Today, even though it is Wednesday, we are not going to be doing a Win-It Wednesday competition. The reason is that I am going out of the country today, along with two of my closest friends from college, to visit...
I am one of those people who needs to exercise in order to maintain a healthy weight and a healthy state of mind. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who can eat whatever you want and never work...
First of all, thanks to all of you who submitted ideas to get our kids reading this summer. I am planning on putting several of your ideas into practice in my home. Our discussion got me thinking about books I...
I am proud to admit I am a voracious reader. Ever since I was a little kid, when I would hide under the covers reading with a flashlight after lights-out time, I have been using whatever little free time I...
Normally on Mondays I like to post a challenge to all of you, but since it's a holiday (sort of) so I don't have a lot of time to write, I am just going to share an amusing conversation I...
Congrats to our winner, Lisa Stadler, who won this week's Win-It Wednesday contest! Please check back again next Wednesday for another chance to win a momAgenda, we are doing it every week this summer. Thanks to everyone who participated!...
Happy Win-It Wednesday everyone! Sorry for posting so late today. Yesterday was my kids' last day of school.... so today was our first REAL day of summer. I can barely think straight with all the changes to our schedule. Anyway,...
Last night, we had friends come over for dinner. Prior to our guests' arrival, we instructed the kids to straighten up their rooms, as well as the playroom, as we always do when company is coming. I even felt a...
Congrats to Carine, who entered our Win-It Wednesday contest by commenting on our blog... please contact me at nina@momagenda.com so we can arrange to ship you your prize! Thanks to everyone for entering! And please check back next Wednesday, and...
Congrats to Carine, who entered our Win-It Wednesday contest by commenting on our blog... please contact me at nina@momagenda.com so we can arrange to ship you your prize! Thanks to everyone for entering! And please check back next Wednesday, and...
I am sitting at my desk looking at pre-production samples of the new Home/Office edition, and all I can say is I can't wait for this item to arrive in our warehouse so I can put it on the website...
It's our first Win-It Wednesday... every Wednesday throughout the summer we will be giving away something from our store. All you need to do to be eligible to win is to answer the weekly question, either on the blog, our...
For me, the best way to manage my time is to be really clear about what my priorities are. I have written many times here about how my priorities have changed over the years. For example when I first started...
The transition from school year to summer is really challenging for me. I love the routine of the school year, for example knowing that each morning I have a certain amount of time to get the kids ready for school...
One of the questions I get asked most often is, "What is coming that's NEW from momAgenda?" First things first: our website is in the process of getting a facelift. Actually more than a facelift, more like a complete overhaul,...
Well, not quite yet, but it's coming really soon. I am so happy to announce that we are in the process of developing our very first iPad app! As you know, 5 years ago when we introduced momAgenda day planners,...
This past weekend was my 20th college reunion. I went to Colgate, which is about 4 hours from my house. My girlfriends and I decided to leave hubbies and kids at home and turn it into a girls' weekend. It...
Our 5th anniversary came and went last week, but we are not done celebrating. It's sort of like my 21st birthday in college... just a regular birthday that turned into a week-long party. To enter this giveaway, please answer the...
Earlier this week we at momAgenda displayed our product line at the National Stationery Show in New York. As I stood there in our booth, watching hundreds of buyers from stores both large and small walk by, I thought back...
Every day I walk past my mudroom, my jam-packed, overstuffed, filled-to-the-brim mudroom, and I sigh. I so want to clean out my mudroom. I want to put the coats, hats, gloves, and boots far, far away, where I will not...
I have had a long, deep love affair with sleep my entire life. As a teenager, I rarely got out of bed without hitting the snooze button multiple times and being reprimanded by my mother repeatedly. In college, things got...
Summer presents a whole new set of organizing challenges for moms. The variety of camps, activities, sports, vacations, etc., seem to make the summer much more challenging in terms of getting into a routine with your kids. What I like...
It is that time of the year again! If you are a mom you know what I mean. Now is the time for parent-teacher conferences, school concerts, and of course graduations and moving up ceremonies. In my family the kids...
As busy moms we all have those days when we feel like we are going to lose it. For me it gets especially bad during the spring season, when my kids are more actively involved in sports. It is so...
I just returned from a long weekend with a group of girlfriends at one of my favorite places, Canyon Ranch Spa in the Berkshires. Unfortunately I am now suffering from post-spa stress syndrome, which is characterized by difficulty handling stress...
As an unapologetic type-A mom, I spend a lot of time feeling frustrated with people around me and trying to reign in my impulses to hurl obscenities at inappropriate times, such as when the school orchestra concert unexpectedly runs 20...
Shortcuts are underrated as a time management tool. I have been on my soapbox for years telling moms they need to ditch perfection and start to be ok with doing a "good enough" job, and that's what shortcuts are all...
Wow. As I read through all your contest entries, with stories of infertility, diagnoses, loss, moves, and other struggles, I felt so inspired. Thank you, to each one of you who shared a personal story of a life-changing moment. I...
This is our 2nd week of our giveaways in honor of momAgenda's 5th birthday! Even though it was 5 years ago, I remember it well. I had worked incessantly for about a year on this brand new idea that would...
As busy moms, we have many different forces competing for our attention. For me, the primary forces are my 4 children, but also my husband, business, home, friends, extended family, health... the list goes on. It can become overwhelming to...
If, like me, you are a working mom, you know the ambivalence I feel this week--the week my kids are home on spring break, and we are not going on vacation, and I am working, and they are home with...
It is hard to believe but momAgenda has a big birthday coming up. It was exactly 5 years ago this May that we launched the original momAgenda Desktop at the National Stationery Show... and sold out of our entire inventory...
Over the last couple of months I have been loudly preaching the gospel of taking time for yourself--lots of it. Tonight I am practicing what I preach and joining a couple of girlfriends for a night out. Does a night...
Recently I spent time with my friend Katrina, who is a professional stylist/wardrobe consultant. She provides a fabulous and, for many busy moms, much-needed service. She will come look at your closet, completely vet everything in your wardrobe, then put...
When comedian Chris Rock's daughter was born, he claimed that his primary goal as a dad was going to be "keeping her off the (stripper) pole." And I certainly agree, to an extent. I mean, I think all of us...
To all of you I want to give a very big thank you for your support and encouragement after my controversial "Wall of Shame" post. I don't usually go on rants like that, and you will be happy to know...
I have been toying with many different topics for upcoming blog posts, and I'd like to know your thoughts about what topics you'd be interested in. Of the list below, which topics appeal to you? Which don't? Is there anything...
Those of you who are following me on Twitter, or are fans of momAgenda on Facebook, already know I am fit to be tied over yet another momAgenda copycat. This is wrong on so many levels, and it affects all...
Finally... the 2010-2011 day planners are on our shelves and ready to ship! Check out our chic new Zebra print (momAgenda and myAgenda versions), plus momAgenda has a new Turquoise and Ruby, while myAgenda has a new Cosmo Pink. Plus...
Lisa Belkin's column in the New York Times earlier this week, titled "Are Mothers Oppressed by Their Children?," really got me thinking. The article, which you can read for yourself here examines an interview with a french philosopher named Elisabeth...
I realized today that I tend to say the same things over and over again to my kids (and my husband, but that's a whole different story). As an English major in college, I learned that in writing, overuse dilutes...
Update: Congrats Carrie Brown, the randomly selected winner of the Zebra-print momAgenda Desktop! Carrie, i sent you a friend request, pls accept and then send me your shipping info. Thanks to everyone for participating! It's giveaway time at momAgenda, and...
You may have heard about the terrible storm that ripped through the New York area over the weekend. Here in Greenwich, Connecticut, it looks like we had a natural disaster. There are 100-year-old trees down in the roads and on...
My daughter, Jenna, is a born pack rat. I swear, from the time she could walk, she has been collecting odds and ends in little containers and backpacks and boxes. Even now, at age 11, she has an aversion to...
My friend Heidi, aka Mamagirl Melly of the fabulously original blog, wrote an interesting post yesterday in which she mentioned her boys' preference for spending time with their dad, Jack. It seems that Jack is "more fun" -- because he...
This morning as I sat in my office working I got a call from the school nurse. The call we all dread. Nurse: "Jamie is sick, can you come get him?" Me (not wanting to leave work): "But is he...
Just as I was getting all excited about expanding into the digital world with momAgenda, and having a great conversation with you all about our new iPhone/Blackberry apps and all the cool features we would be putting in, I get...
So I have 2 pieces of good news today. First, we are in the process of redesigning the School Years book, which is one of my absolute favorite momAgenda products and one that I am addicted to in my own...
We were so overwhelmed yesterday by your comments suggesting (more like demanding!) that we develop an iPhone app for momAgenda. Fortunately we all agree with you and are already in the early design stages. But now that you all have...
This weekend, someone asked me why I have a Blackberry. Actually, his exact words were, "Why do you have one of those, because it makes you feel important or something?" Um, whatever... the truth is, I could not live the...
Here in Fairfield County, Connecticut we are right in the thick of what the news media has deemed a "snowicane" which I guess means a snowstorm and hurricane all in one. As I look out my window I am suspicious...
Everyone who really knows me, knows that I want a summer house. Specifically, a summer house in Amagansett. If you are not from the New York area, you might not know Amagansett... it is a small village in that beautiful...
One of the hardest things about being a mom is wanting to be perfect for our children. There is something about this generation of moms, we hold ourselves to an extremely high standard and we berate ourselves incessantly if we...
I am (obviously) a working mom, and that has been working out pretty well, because my 4 kids are in school all day so I might as well be at work because there is nothing much for me to do...
Today's challenge is particularly apropos for those of us New England moms who are snowed in (AGAIN) today! When the kids were babies, it was relatively easy. Those of us who worked either hired full-time help, or we sent our...
I spend a lot of time online, because it is part of my job as a marketer and blogger to know what is going on in the moms' online world. Along the way I have picked up more than a...
It's time for our Valentine's Day Giveaway! And, in honor of our recent challenge in which I asked you all how you organize all the papers in your kitchen, we have decided to give away one of our perennial bestsellers...
Today's challenge deals with one of the most profound banes of my existence. The piles of paper that exist in my house--most notably, my kitchen--would give you nightmares. Seriously, sometimes when I walk into my kitchen I can just feel...
There is a saying, "Some guys have all the luck," and I think whoever wrote that saying was referring to a grownup version of my son Matt. Ever since he was born, he has had this crazy combination of good...
We have a tradition in our family: every time one of the kids turns 10, they get a trip, ALONE, with their Dad. They get to choose the location, and as long as it is within the continental U.S., it's...
For those of you who can't attend tonight's conference, Empowering Women 2010, here is a rough transcript of the remarks I am planning on making... yes this post bears a striking resemblance to my last post, but I thought since...
Today's challenge was designed for very selfish reasons... the truth is I have to make a speech in a few days in front of 300 women, and my assigned topic is "Getting Your Life Back After Having Kids." Even though...
Those of you who are Facebook fans and Twitter followers already know this... now it is time to let the rest of you in on our 15% SITE WIDE DISCOUNT that is effective THIS WEEK ONLY! Use the code WINTERMOM...
I hope you do and that you will share it with me, because I really need one! Seriously, though, is the morning not the most stressful time of day for moms? There are so many things to get done in...
As we all know, the mothers of Haiti are facing unimaginable challenges as they try to feed, shelter and find medical care for their children. Lets show our care and commitment to our sisters by raising money for emergency care...
This week's organizing challenge is all about chores for the kids. I am no expert in this area, as my idea of giving my kids chores is basically to bark at them to empty the dishwasher when I am too...
For today's mommy-monday challenge, I want to talk about meal planning. As a recently converted meal planner, I extol the virtues of meal planning to practically everyone I know. The benefits are numerous, and they include: - Eliminating the "what's...
Congratulations to Alison, who posted the following: I have two big ones: run the Cherry Blossom 10-miler in 1:45 and stop fretting about my career, instead simply exploring all the different work-related opportunities that might arise! Please email me at...
I am absolutely obsessed with reading what are popularly known as the "mommy blogs." And it is not just because it is my job to read them. I am consistently blown away by the women in the blogging community who...
Happy New Year to all of our friends! Whether you totally have your act together or whether you, like me, are organizationally challenged, we appreciate you and thank you for being a momAgenda fan/friend/reader/whatever. For this giveaway, we will be...
Today is a special day. One of the most wonderful days of the year. Because today, my friends, is the day before SCHOOL STARTS AGAIN and LARRY AND I GO BACK TO WORK! We have been home with no school...
Traditionally I have not been big on making New Year's resolutions. I always break them before the end of January and it's like setting myself up for failure each year. This year is different though, because my resolutions are not...
Recently at momAgenda we experienced a technical glitch that caused a number of erroneous emails to go out to customers who have placed orders over the past year. If you received one of these emails, saying your order had shipped,...
All of us at momAgenda want to thank all of you for another amazing year. We can't wait to see what 2010 will bring. May your holidays be filled with peace, love, family and friends. With warmest wishes, Nina Restieri...
Like today, for example, as I look at my desk covered with gorgeous samples of our myAgenda colors for next year. I am so excited about the new pink that I can barely contain myself. And, I know many of...
Now that Christmas is a week away, and I am officially stressed out, not to mention coming down with a cold, it is a good time to discuss all the shortcuts I like to take in order to get through...
The first half of December passed by in a blur, a hazy series of parties with old friends and new, classroom holiday parties, Christmas decorations, gift buying, and oh yeah work. I can barely even think about the 2 weeks...
I am so excited to announce the launch of momAgenda Rewards, our new referral program. Now, you can earn money for momAgenda products, just by getting friends to visit our website and make a purchase--something you probably do anyway! Here's...
The holiday season has officially begun; I know this because our family received our first Christmas card yesterday. As I ponder getting our own Christmas cards out, I feel extremely overwhelmed. A girlfriend recently commented to me that she is...
I want to thank every single one of you who wrote in to tell us what you are thankful for. Your notes not only helped me to get to know you all better, they also helped me to crystallize what...
We are so grateful to you, our customers, for another fabulous year here at momAgenda. So to say thank you, we are conducting another giveaway... and we want to hear what YOU are thankful for! Here's how the Thanksgiving Giveaway...
Many thanks to our friend Nina, who is a twitter friend of mine and a myAgenda user. She writes the blog accordingtonina.com, and just conducted a fabulous survey among her twitter friends and blog readers. She asked them, what is...
This week, 3 out of my 4 children are home sick from school with what my doctor is euphemistically calling "a virus." I don't know what virus it is, and the doctor did not offer to test them, so we...
It's Giveaway Time Again!!! To celebrate our annual Fall Sale... 25% off all Desktops, 40% off all Mini Daily day planners, no code needed... please participate in our giveaway! To enter, post a comment on this blog, or on our...
"Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy." Cynthia Nelms The above quote appears in this week's weekly momAgenda spread, and when I read it I remembered being 12 years old. We all remember being...
During October, we are supporting our favorite charity, the Breast Cancer Alliance, by donating 20% of the proceeds from our Fuchsia Desktop day planners. Breast cancer is a cause that is dear to all of our hearts; we all know...
Once or twice a year, it is a good idea to spend some time organizing your closet. You don't need a large or expensive "closet system" in order to benefit from an organized and neat closet. Here are a few...
I don't know about you, but in my house, chaos is the prevailing theme. With 4 kids running around to various activities, not to mention friends coming in and out all the time, our house sometimes feels like Grand Central...
Normally I do not blog about other people's giveaways but I absolutely have to have this Kate Spade bag! If you agree, check out the giveaway on the wishpot blog and enter to win....
The ladies at Get Buttoned Up have been friends of mine for years, and I have always loved and admired their products. So I felt very honored when they asked me to be the "Guest Guru" on their website this...
We enjoyed ALL your emails, with your many creative and unique momAgenda hacks, but the one that stood out the most to us was Leah's. Leah uses the kids' spaces to write in cute/funny things her kids said that day....
Chance is a sweet little kitten that my business partner, Maureen, adopted. Unfortunately, this poor little guy seems to have been abandoned by his mom, as the people Maureen adopted him from actually found him curled up in a ball...
The other day on Facebook I posted a picture of my 11 year old daughter's myAgenda hack. She actually used one of the satin ribbons to tie a pen to her myAgenda! And the little bow she made with the...
Congrats to Tara M., the randomly selected winner of our Happy New Year Giveaway! Tara, you have 24 hours to contact me at nina@momagenda and claim your prize. Thanks to everyone for participating, I love all your suggestions and wish...
It's that time of the year, when back-to-school is almost behind us, and we get to evaluate how much stock we have left for the Fall/Holiday shopping season. Each year we consistently find ourselves in some sort of a good...
In honor of the New Year -- New SCHOOL Year that is -- we are excited to announce our newest giveaway! The prize will be a momAgenda Desktop day planner along with a Kitchen Folio. Retail value of this prize...
Announcement: Our 15% off sale has been extended through midnight September 6. To take advantage of this discount please use the following code at checkout: 15NOW2 Of course, you will still be eligible for free shipping if your order total...
No I do not have an eating disorder, the purging I am referring to is the purging of my home. Let me explain. Over 14 years of marriage, Larry and I, in addition to having 4 children, have accumulated mountains...
Ok, here is a rare peek into the true chaos that is my life, especially at this time of year. With 4 kids going to 3 different schools starting next week, I am up to my eyeballs in paperwork right...
Here's an idea that will help streamline your grocery shopping. First, get a small, portable notebook, and start writing down everything you and your family eat for the next 2 weeks. Write down everything (including restaurant meals): cereal brand names,...
Photographs are incredibly important to me. I love to look back at our old photos, especially the ones from when the kids were babies, and allow memories to come flooding back. One of the challenges for me has been finding...
momAgenda is now on YouTube! I created a video tour of a momAgenda Desktop for those of you who would like a closer look at all the features and pages that are inside, that you just can't see on a...
Ever since I have become a mom, and possibly before then too I just can't really remember that far back, I have been searching for peace of mind. For moms, peace of mind does not come easily. We start worrying...
We have another great offer for our customers this week, you will receive 15% off your order when you use the code MOMNOW at checkout. This code will only be valid this week so use it now! Some more news......
I just read a blog post that presented a fantastic concept cloaked in rather unorthodox language. We all have certain things we dread doing, whether we are moms or not. It may be emptying the dishwasher, folding laundry, taking the...
I told you all that there would be some great deals coming this summer, and those of you who are already signed up for our newsletter have already received this great offer. For those of you who are not signed...
I have always loved the feeling of a brand new day planner. This may sound strange to you but even 20 years ago, when I was a college kid with a filofax (was that really 20 years ago? yikes), I...
School Years Eve is a brand new holiday created by our friends at Cookie magazine and PTA. This holiday celebrates the fact that for families, the start of the new year is actually the start of the school year! Of...
Our family just returned from a 10-day vacation at a beautiful beach in Long Island. It is one of my favorite places in the world; when I sit on that beach I literally feel my worries melting away, as a...
Thanks to everyone who participated in the top 3 favorite things giveaway! From reading your responses, I learned the following 3 things: 1. You LOVE coffee 2. You love your gadgets: laptop, camera, iphone, ipod, itouch 3. if I do...
Ladies, in honor of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, we are sponsoring yet another great contest! Please tell me what are the 3 things in your house that you absolutely can't live without. We will then choose (at random) 1...
This tip is especially helpful for parents of younger kids. When my kids were preschool age there was a lot of complaining about the dinner menu; this is possibly because I have 4 kids, and it's hard to get 4...
Today was effectively the first day of summer in my house, as school is now over for all 4 children. Oh, how I was looking forward to this day: the children would be blessedly free from responsibility, able to run...
We want to learn more about our valuable customers! We've created a short online survey that we'd like you to fill out. You can access the survey using this link. Thanks in advance for taking the time to complete this...
Well, sort of. We've just posted our newest Printable, the momAgenda Back to School Checklist. I know it seems a little early for this sort of thing, but in our humble opinion it is never too early to start thinking...
This tip is one of my favorites. With 4 kids, the morning mad rush out the door for school is really one of the banes of my existence; I am always looking for ways to streamline the process. If only...
A group of girlfriends and I are currently doing weight watchers together. During our latest weigh-in meeting, someone commented that losing weight is a lot of work. You need to prepare grocery lists; plan meals; cook in advance; exercise; not...
It's finally summertime! But with the warmer weather comes a tidal wave of activities: barbecues, graduation parties, weddings, etc. And school letting out throws our whole schedule off balance. This summer, we are offering new summertime printables to help keep...
The end of the school year means the beginning of many things: long days at the beach, picnics and barbecues with family and friends, hours of unstructured, outdoor play time for the kids... and summer reading. If you are anything...
The winner of our "Go-To Meals" contest is Becky G., for her "International Chicken" recipe. This recipe looks so easy and versatile, I can't wait to try it at home. Since Becky wrote in on our Facebook page, I will...
Every mom I know has a couple of go-to dinners; the kind you don't have written down because it is so easy you can actually remember it in your head. Usually these meals are comprised of 5 or less ingredients,...
The end-of-year craziness has descended upon my household. We are in the thick of it; school recitals, end-of-year parties, yearbooks, class picnics, you name it. With 4 kids in school, it seems like a never-ending parade of events. Which reminds...
At long last we have posted three new printables! These three were actually created especially for us by our good friends at Buttoned Up®. The women at that company are amazing organization gurus who create fabulous products. We could all...
This is the 13th Mother's Day since my mom passed away and I still miss her every day. One of the things I have realized is that no matter how many children you have, Mother's Day will always remind you...
Mom Dad is my dad and Matt is my brother You are definitely my favorite mother You walk outside in designer shoes You cheer me up when I am in 'da blues Violets are blue and roses are red You...
Just finished an interesting article on the topic of overscheduled moms. I have read many articles on the downsides of overscheduling your kids, of course, and I am careful to limit their activities to just 1-2 per semester. I want...
Jenni C, you will the day planner of your choice!! Thanks to everyone who participated, and check back for another giveaway soon! nina...
So the nurse sent my Kindergartener, Jamie home from school today because he was complaining that his ear hurt. I was completely prepared for the trip to the doc then the subsequent trip to the pharmacy for antibiotics, been there,...
Now that our new season is upon us, it is time for our very first giveaway of the year! We are so excited about our new line of 2009-2010 momAgenda products, and we want to hear what you have to...
Update: People Magazine incorrectly listed the price of the Mini Daily as $20. The correct price is $40. We are so sorry for the inconvenience!!! momAgenda's Mini Daily will be featured in People Magazine, which goes on sale tomorrow (Friday...
Tis the season for insanity. I don't know about you, but I am up to my eyebrows in school fundraisers, lacrosse games, soccer games, t-ball games, music recitals, graduations, summer camp signups, birthday party planning, birthday party gift-buying. And that's...
Just a quick update to let you all know we started shipping your pre-orders last Friday, and are working hard to to ship all orders by the end of this week. If you have already placed an order for a...
Hi everyone, we are getting lots of emails from you all asking about your backorders. First I want to thank you for pre-ordering your momAgenda, we really appreciate your support! I have good news to report. The books landed safely...
Larry and I had a great time this weekend cleaning out the laundry room and the mud room (it's funny how our definition of "a great time" has evolved over time, but I digress). Let me start by saying we...
I have to admit that getting the kids to do chores is not one of my strong points. Sometimes it just takes less time and effort to do it myself! But reading this article has caused me to rethink this...
It is spring break this week in our public school district, so three of the kids are home this week. Normally we would take this opportunity to go somewhere fun, but alas, one of our kids is in private school...
We found this tip in the most recent email newsletter from Cookie magazine--one of our favorites--and just had to share, since it ties in with our products! Many of our customers use their momAgenda not just as a day planner,...
I am so excited to announce that the 2009 line is live on our site and available for preorder!!! You can check it out here. A few highlights: - myAgenda is now available in the Desktop size, 7"x9". Both sizes...
Ok, so I know I am a little late to this party, but wow, twitter is really fun! I have spent just about my entire morning at my desk exploring how thing whole thing works. Writing "tweets" (love that word),...
So we are at that time of year right now, where we are sort of in-between seasons. Our 2008 day planners are discounted and we are waiting for the arrival of our 2009 day planners. Here's a preview of some...
If you are an expectant mom or a nursing mom, you have got to check out this great new book, The Essential Breastfeeding Log by Sarah Bowen Shea and Suzanne Schlosberg. This book makes breastfeeding so much easier by allowing...
Just to illustrate the idea that we all are organizationally-challenged sometimes, even (some would say especially) me... The other day, Tuesday actually, around 3:40, I received a text message from my 12 year old: "Donde esta." I got that weird...
We have a winner for our January email newsletter contest! Congrats to Christine D., who I will email directly. You win a $100 gift card, redeemable for merchandise in our online store!...
So this is the biggest problem with having 4 kids in 2 different school systems. This week, I have 3 of my kids home from school on winter break. On the other hand, my 12-year-old, who is in a different...
For our 2008-2009 day planners, we made a change to our planner format that many people were not happy with. We interspersed the monthly layouts throughout the books, rather than placing them together at the front of the books as...
You have been asking us for pockets for the momAgenda, literally since momAgenda has existed. We heard you, and I am proud to announce today that brand new momAgenda pockets are now live in our online store! Here's how they...
My good friend and business partner, Maureen, recently came to work with a glow on her face. She was even more cheerful and positive than usual, and that is really saying something; those of you who know Maureen know she...
Check out this great review from mommy blogger Catherine at 3 Kids and Us. It is our first video review--I love it!!!...
Hi everyone, we have entered Startup Nation's Leading Moms in Business Competition. The contest celebrates mom-owned businesses and the women behind them. What a great idea... We are asking you to check it out and please cast your vote (hopefully,...
We at momAgenda love our friends over at Cookie Magazine, and we wanted to let you know about an exciting project they have going on right now. They are running a contest called the Smart Cookie Readers Choice Award. There...
I am happy to say that the Downloads we offer for the Kitchen Folio and All In One Folio, also known as the Printables, have been a big success! It thrills me to no end that our customers are finding...
Did you know that momAgenda is now on Facebook? Check us out here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/momAgenda/5751906796 I just started Facebook last year and it has been an amazing tool for me to reconnect with old friends and loved ones who live far...
Judging by the crowd at my gym this morning, it looks like a lot of people are hoping to get in shape this year! But I know that in a few weeks those people will get busy with other things......
Congratulations to the winner of November's email subscriber giveaway! "tgilesjohnson" wins a $100 gift card good for merchandise in our online store. Thanks to everyone who participated!...
These extraordinary times call for extraordinary actions on the part of each and ever one of us. We are all doing our part, whether you are a mom sticking to a holiday budget, or a young adult paying for school...
So I have been thinking a lot about how to save money over this holiday season, and one idea I thought of was so good (in my humble opinion) I just had to share it with you. I have an...
Hearing about Oprah Winfrey's conundrum yesterday (did you hear, she is back up to 200 lbs, and is very upset and embarrassed about it) got me really thinking. Oprah said the reason she gained weight was that she stopped taking...
Larry and I decided that this year we would teach the kids about holiday gift-giving. In the past, the kids have not exchanged gifts with each other, and I think it is about time they learned how to do so!...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 'Tis the season to go shopping, and with that in mind I want to remind you all about the momAgenda Holiday Gift Guide. We have ideas for every lovely lady on your list. Check out the gift...
Day planners are perfect for even the most daunting gift reciepants It's the age-old question: what to buy for the woman who has everything? Every circle has one of these mysterious flawless women. Her nails gleam, her laugh tinkles, and...
Day planners for the woman who helped you dream bigger Look at the life path of any great mom, and you'll find a hundred little luminary influences that offered a helpful hand along the way. Whether that hand was...
Check Teacher Gifts of your List with momAgenda What can I say about the teachers in our life? These uniquely gifted women and men spend most of their day with our children, deftly handling 16-25 or more little people at...
This one might be my favorite! Maybe it is because my daughter is 10 years old, and loves just about everything. When I look at the disaster area that is her bedroom, I am hesitant to bring anything new into...
As complicated and fraught the relationship can be between mother and daughter, the holidays are a time to put aside differences and appreciate each other. What does your mom love? If her grandchildren are her passion, that makes your job...
We at momAgenda are committed to helping make moms' lives easier. And we think that December is going to be so much easier if we all do our holiday shopping advance. Our goal is for us (and you) to enjoy...
UPDATE: We have a winner! Christine, thanks for your suggestion that we go with a "beautiful autumn orange shade." Sounds gorgeous! Please email me personally at nina@momagenda.com and let me know what color School Years book you would like, as...
As you may know, we are offering a fabulous giveaway to one new email subscriber per month. Every month one new email address will be chosen at random, and the winner receives a momAgenda Gift Card worth $100! The Gift...
Given that the world as we know it seems to be coming to an end, I have decided it is time for a bit of mindless escapism. For me, watching tv and reading have always been favorite modes of escape....
Have you checked out our new Personal Portfolio? It is a brand new product and our first 3-ring binder ever. I am so excited about it and personally am using the Storm Grey croco version. I get compliments on it...
Here we are, a few weeks into this school year, and the kids are (hopefully) well into their academic and extracurricular schedules. We all, especially those of us with more than one child, spend an inordinate amount planning our season...
"It's the most wonderful time of the year." Remember that commercial for Staples office supplies... referring to the beginning of the school year? Well that is exactly how I feel right now. With all my kids back in school--and the...
Me and my husband just decided to have a date night tonight. We try to do it every week, because one-on-one time really keeps us connected. And when we feel connected to each other, everything else in our house runs...
It's that time again -- time for this week's momAgenda contest! This time, the winner will receive a momAgenda Wall Calendar, which has been one of the hottest items on our site this summer. Here is our question of the...
You guys amaze me. The volume and quality of the responses we received to our last contest were overwhelming. I have carefully read through every one of them and will be posting the winner this evening. In the meantime... we...
We are officially launching our new contest today, and it is so simple. All you have to do is let us know your favorite tip for beating back-to-school chaos. Every week we will choose a winner and that person will...
One of the many perks of being President of momAgenda is that I sometimes get invited to really cool events, and last night was one of those events. I attended a screening of one of my favorite shows, The Closer,...
It is that time of year again! We are reviewing the "favorite web sites" section of the momAgenda day planners for next year. Yes, it is only July, and the new day planners don't come out until next April, but...
So yesterday afternoon Larry says he will come home early and we can all meet for dinner at our favorite Mexican place. I am so excited because Larry NEVER comes home early, unless there is a natural disaster or something....
Grocery shopping is seriously one of the banes of my existence. It just seems so mundane and boring, buying the same things every week. Then you get home and realize you forgot something you really needed. It happens to me...
I am really excited to announce that we have posted 4 fabulous new PDF's on the site that you can print out and use in your Kitchen Folio, or just use them wherever you like! The one I am personally...
To Whom It May Concern: I just wanted to let you know I have been using MomAgenda since August 2007. I own the momAgenda® Fuchsia Desktop I am married with two children. I also work full time and have a...
I am going to blog today not about organizational issues, a topic on which I (laughably) claim to be an "expert", but about being a mommy. Because today, and yesterday, and actually every day, all days are really all about...
I don't normally make product or site recommendations, and here I am doing it twice in a row -- go figure. Anyway, if you are like me, with a million photos on your computer and few actually making it off...
Running late this year with your Mother's Day shopping? If you want to show Mom how much you love her this year, or do something sweet for your Mother-in-Law, consider setting up a free family web site on http://www.sampa.com. This...
Once in a while we get an email that is so funny and perfect, we just have to share it with you. Our friend V. temporarily lost her momAgenda day planner, and this is the email she sent to friends......
Flashback: November 1998 or so, when Jenna was a few months old and still in the stage of "all crying, all the time"... no really, she honestly did just cry all the time, basically until she was 9 months and...
I need a vacation. Right now I have my day planner open in front of me, and I am searching for a free week, or long weekend, or just a spa day... something. I need to recuperate from our trip...
My friends will gladly tell anyone willing to listen that, deep down, I am one of the biggest flakes they know. Happily, my momAgenda has almost completely cured this shameful defect in my personality. For the most part, I am...
When we at momAgenda created the Kitchen Folio, we envisioned it as a product that would help moms eliminate the paperwork clutter in the kitchen. You know that dreaded "pile" that you stuff in a drawer? It would be a...
My friend and co-worker Maureen gave me this great suggestion for keeping your addresses up to date. Now that the holiday card season is (finally) over, it is a good time to organize those addresses so that they'll be ready...
Getting through this time of year is so challenging. On one hand, it can be such a joyful time of year when we reflect on our many blessings of friends and family. On the other hand, the number of commitments...
You have got to read this AMAZING review from our friends at www.babyfashiongifts.blogs.com. Natalie tried out the momAgenda and became an immediate convert. We love it when that happens! Natalie loves the colors, the layout (especially the dinner line), and...
At this time of year, it seems like everyone is saying the same thing... "I just don't have enough time to do all the things I need to do." I know that I personally utter this phrase at least 3...
I am happy to announce that we are now able to personalize our day planners! You can choose a traditional or script font, in gold, silver, or clear. Your name will appear on the front cover in the lower-right hand...
We want to send our thanks out to our friends at "the so-called me" for a fantastic review of our momAgenda day planner products... You can read the review here....
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an associate of mine, Dr. Juena Suk, was kind enough to answer some questions I had about the link between diet and breast cancer. Please read this important information and start incorporating it...
Packing the kids' school lunches may not be a parenting challenge of epic proportions, but it is one of those things that many of us wish we could get done via magic wand! I know for me, busy mornings are...
I LOVE getting fabulous reviews from awesome mommy blogs! Check this one out. www.themomsbuzz.com Thanks to everyone at themomsbuzz.com!!!...
Here's the way one customer is setting up her Kitchen Folio... it just goes to show that this product is extremely versatile, and you can really use it to fit your life. http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/09/review-momagenda-kitchen-folio-and.html...
It's that time of year again... time for us at momAgenda to update the "Favorite Web Sites" section of our day planners. This list, as you know, is included in the front section of every momAgenda day planner. We are...
I am not ready for school to start on Tuesday! This has been such an enjoyable summer for me and the kids. We spent time at the beach, the pool, and in the backyard. Two of my kids spent a...
I can't help myself, heres one more letter... Hello! Just wanted you to know that I am thrilled with my very first purchase of the momAgenda desktop planner (through PaperBuzz)...I will forever be a lifetime customer, as will a great...
We don't make these letters up, honest! We do like to reprint them here, though, so you can see what other customers are saying about momAgenda... Dear momAgenda, Since I first started using your planner a few months ago (I...
Exactly 8 days from now, our schools will be back in session, and I am determined to be ready this time. Yesterday, I went through ALL the paperwork -- and with 4 kids, there is a lot of it --...
Is TWO Kitchen Folios! Check out this great letter from a customer. I personally think it's a great idea to keep a Kitchen Folio in the house and one in the car, and I plan on taking it a step...
With 4 kids ages 4, 7, 9, and 11, I find that there is a different birthday party for at least one of my kids to attend, at least once a week. Which is great -- I am thrilled that...
Did I mention that Jenna is back from sleep-away camp? And that, while at camp, she developed an interest in tennis. It is really ironic, because I have been begging her to take lessons for years. She has refused to...
I frequently get emails from customers who have made a change to their momAgenda, in order to make it just right for them. Some examples: many of you have created makeshift tabs for the months, weeks, and other sections; one...
We get lots of emails from you, our customers, and we thought now would be a good time to share some of the ideas we have received. We love hearing from you all and want you to keep sending us...
Just back from a fabulous week in Nantucket, one of our favorite places. I had some thoughts about family vacations that may seem obvious, but I am going to write them down anyway for all you novices out there. 1....
Many thanks to our friends at Cool Mom Picks, who gave us a fantastic review on their blog... you can check it out here and there's a chance to win a free momAgenda! http://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/07/no_hidden_agendas.php Check it out!!!...
This is for all of you out there who think you are all alone, that no one else understands how hard it is to manage a family and a job and a husband and all the other stuff in life......
Well, we just celebrated graduation at my kids' school and you know what that means... time to think about next year!!! I am already planning for the fall. Soccer signups toook place a few weeks ago, as well as musical...
I have always harbored this secret fear that, because I let me kids watch TV occasionally, (ok more than occasionally), I am actually a really bad mommy. But let's be honest: there are certain situations in which only the TV...
I have been thinking a lot lately about the concept of Mom's office. Where, exactly, is it? For me, there are a few locations. My kitchen is command central in my home. In effect, the kitchen is my home office....
We spent last week at the national Stationery Show in New York, where we had the pleasure of meeting many of our store customers face to face. It is always an awesome experience and we get to hear from many...
Check out The Kitchen Folio on our "Products" page... this is a product that I am so excited to introduce. I have been using it in my own home for the past 2 years (it's yet another item I made...
Wow! I ordered the 2007-2008 desk top momAgenda on Wednesday, received it on Thursday. I LOVE it!! The functionality is perfect for a busy family. The look and feel is classy. I have all my future info already recorded. Now...
The other day, I take my son to get his hair cut and to see if they have a good dandruff shampoo because he'd been scatching his head lately. I know what you're thinking - check his head for lice....
I came upon the Momagenda several months after I had my first son (Nov 2006). Despite the fact that I only have one child at this moment, I am a working mom, and have a lot to balance and schedule....
Salary.com apparently has released a study that reveals that the work that a typical SAHM does (cooking, cleaning, amateur shrink, etc) is worth about $138,095 in annual salary...give me a break! Having been a stay-at-home mom in my life, I...
I am so excited about our new product and I can't wait until it is available for all of you to use in your own homes. I can't tell you anything about it yet but I can give you a...
momAgenda appeared in the Sunday Styles section yesterday, in an article about great Mother's Day gifts for different types of mommies. Unfortunately, they identified momAgenda as a great gift for "sanctimommies" -- you know those moms who seem to do...
How many dinners must I make each night in order to be a good mommy? Seriously, I really can't decide. Is it best to make one dinner for the kids and force them to eat it or suffer the consequences...
Now that Nina has finally organized my life, and has briliantly created a section to record all important numbers together...contractor, babysitter and shrink (necessarily in that order)...I need her to solve one more problem: All activities involving small children apparently...
I just had to write and tell you how wonderful (like you don't hear this all the time!) MomAgenda products are. I have been using the Agenda and notepads for a year now and could not live, well at least...
Hi Nina, I got one of your MomAgenda planners on clearance with the free shipping sale (hey, I'm a bargain hunter who loves to try things on the cheap!) .... it came today (I was expecting it next week, so...
You will be happy to know that I have sobered up since my last blog post. The weather here in chilly and windy so we've been hanging out at the indoor pool, which is a bit of a bummer. I...
Hello everyone, I am blogging from Florida this week... you may hear more from me than you ever wanted to because they are predicting thunderstorms!!! Total bummer for me and the kids, but could be good for the blog. Those...
Our new 2007-2008 products will be online by 3:00 EST... thank you to all of you for being so patient!!!...
Is anyone else watching American Idol with their kids? Because I have to say, it is really a good activity... for the most part it is good clean fun and appropriate for the whole family. Wait, except for one thing....
Hi! Thanks for humoring me! I'll share my $.02 for what it is worth.... Like I said --totally minor, but I also mentioned that I am a calendar-a-holic!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you offer the month-at-a-glance and the weekly....
So I can't tell if my fish is dying or not. I don't think goldfish technically "sleep", but this one has been floating on his side on and off for days. My husband's assistant says I should just flush him...
So many people are asking us when our new products are coming in, especially the Mini Daily. The answer, my friends, is April 13. Everything for 2007-2008 will be available on the web site at that time. The new Mini...
Its taken knee surgery (tore ligaments chasing after my boys on skis!) to get me to finally sit down (one knee up) and finally write my first blog entry ever! I am going to be known to you all as...
On the way home from school Jenna announced that her friend, Grace gets $10 for every "E" (which stands for Excellent) she gets on her report card. I thought that was a great idea, especially because I have been looking...
I've never blogged in my life, and I only really started to read blogs because Nina started writing one, and I was interested as to whether or not she'd mention me. You see, we're neighbors. Close neighbors as in...
Mindy is one of my favorite mommy bloggers and this is a great article she wrote for Dot-Moms.com. I love her suggestions for convincing your daughter to dress appropriately (I know I'll need this advice when Jenna becomes a teenager)...
Hi there! So I have used both the desktop and Portfolio Planner versions and LOVE both but my favorite is the Portfolio Planner - the only thing I might suggest is a pagefinder for the portfolio planner. Maybe two -...
Pretty soon you are going to be reading posts from some new bloggers who are joining our community. These ladies, besides being great friends of mine, are hysterically funny and all have amazingly different points of view on parenting. Crazy...
The scene: a local skating rink where two of my kids are taking ice skating lessons. I am watching my kids skate (sort of) when I hear a loud wail. I look over and see a young boy, can't be...
Just spent a long weekend at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires. It was just what the doctor ordered!!! I spent 4 days exercising, eating healthy foods, learning about nutrition and stress reduction and meditation... heaven! I am like a kid...
Is it me or are the mornings extremely difficult for everyone else too? I am really struggling with this. Trying to get my four kids ready for school, make all their lunches, make sure they packed their backpacks, make sure...
We have sifted through the many responses we received to our questions of the month. In case you have forgotten, the question was: "We have all been told how critical it is to have chill time every day, but we...
For those of you who received our newsletter earlier this week, and wrote in with your suggestions for how to find "chill time" amidst the madness of mommyhood, thanks! We were surprised and delighted to receive so many responses. We...
I am proud to say we were featured in two of the "mommy" blogs in the past few days. Blogging Baby -- check it out here: http://www.bloggingbaby.com/2007/01/11/mom-agenda-keeps-me-organized-kind-of/ and JobMom, which you can read here: http://blogs.payscale.com/job_mom/2007/01/calendars_for_m.html#comment-27675618...
My little guy Jamie has been cracking us up lately. He is at that age between 3 and 4, where he can talk well, but many of the things that come out of his mouth are just hysterical. I'll give...
I have been using a family planner for two years. I have done tons of research looking for the right one for me. MomAgenda is the closest I could find. But I have a couple suggestions that I would love...
For the next few days I am going to focus on answering some of the questions we hear almost every day here at momAgenda. By the way we really appreciate all your emails so keep them coming! Our question for...
One of my least favorite things about parenting is "the talk." You know which one I mean. When Andrew was in 3rd grade he came home one day very upset. He said everyone in his class knew what "sex" was...
We are hard at work on the first edition of the momAgenda monthly newsletter. If you have already entered your email address as a subscriber, great! Your will receive the newsletter next week. If not, please subscribe (on our home...
I want to let you know that you have, by far, the most user friendly site I have encountered. I love the direct link to the tracking site. I am looking forward to receiving my planner. My only hope is...
I did not make any resolutions this year, but that's ok because I would just break them, right? But here are my unofficial thoughts about what I intend to work on this year: 1. I will make time for myself:...
It is two days after Christmas, and Larry and I have spent the week not resting, not relaxing with our children, not enjoying the precious few days off... we have spent the week cleaning. I have to say, though, this...
It's three days before Christmas, are you ready? I have to say, I think I have taken care of every single gift on my list. This weekend will be spent wrapping and cooking and cleaning. My goodness I sound like...
This is the best calendar I have ever had! S....
I hear that question a lot. momAgenda isn't for everyone - some moms prefer computerized planners. Others like the little whiteboard on the fridge or in their office. And some prefer sticky notes on every flat surface around them. You...
I love love love this planner!!! I am an organization freak and finally there is a daily planner that really gets it. In the future I would love to see the planners have a pocket in the front or back...
Tis the season to attend many parties -- but you cannot arrive empty handed! Just think of all the hard work that goes into throwing a party. Your host and hostess have gone to all the trouble of preparing the...
Many of you know that I have been watching my weight the past few weeks. I am happy o report that it has been going well, even over THanksgiving week! I think the key is that I exercise; it really...
Yes it's that time of year again. I am keeping it VERY simple this year. My friend, the amazing photographer Winifred Marion, took a gorgeous picture of my kids. I mean I love this picture so much and can't wait...
Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. We spent our day at my aunt's house in Westchester, NY, thankfully not a long drive from our home in Connecticut. My cousin cooked an amazing meal and everybody chipped in and brought...
It is the weekend before Thanksgiving -- how time flies. I know it may seem like inopportune timing, but I have decided to go on a diet. Signed up for weight watchers online (so I don't have to go to...
Yesterday I was in the city and did not get home until abot 9:30. (Thank goodness for Tivo, so I still got to watch Grey's Anatomy). So I go up to my room and see a note on my bed....
Dear momAgenda, I have been a faithful user of my desktop momAgenda planner and just recently "upgraded" to the leather portfolio planner in the beautiful raspberry color. I can't tell you enough how much I have enjoyed and depended on...
This is my Halloween challenge this year. I am going to get through this entire day without eating a single piece of Halloween candy. Think I can do it? I have never done it before but this year is the...
I want to let all of you know how grateful we are to each and every one of you for being so patient. Our products have been on back order for ages, but they are all coming in over the...
Amanda, Thank you so much for the update. Next week is fine! I just wanted an idea of when it would come. They are the best calendars in the world and I'm sadly overdependent on mine. I have four very...
Hi, I just wanted you to know how much I love my momagenda! I came across it just by accident while looking for party invitations for my daughters birthday at Noteworthy in Weston, FL. I have gotten so much use...
I think I am finally getting my groove for this school year. My momAgenda is starting to look neater, like a completely sane person is filling it in each day. I have a new system, where I have a set...
Many of you are familiar with the soccer rituals of fall... the shuttling to and from soccer practice after school, the Saturday games, the constant search for matching shin guards, cleats that fit, and size 3 soccer balls that are...
These are my New (School) Year's Resolutions for the 2006-2007 academic year... 1. I will remember to pack lunch money if one of the kids wants to buy lunch instead of bring (yes remembering lunch money is an issue for...
Hello, I just wanted to tell you about me. I am a mother of 3 boys, all in school. For 13 years (my oldest is almost 13) I have looked for something, anything that would get me more organized. I...
Just wanted to say Thank you for such a wonderful product! I use to use the Franklin Covey system and always had problems keeping track of my work schedule, kids's schedules and my husband's schedule. I tried keeping TWO planners,...
It is always exciting from me when one of our customers writes in to tell us that she loves her momAgenda and that it is really helping her in her life. There is only one thing better than that --...
This has been an amazing week. My baby, Jamie (ok he's 3, but to me he'll always be a baby) started preschool and it has been very successful so far! He is so proud to gather up his bag and...
I love your product. I think that you should put a pocket in the back of the agenda for when you don’t have time to write something down. You could just slip in calling cards, receipts, etc. There is a...
I just received my 2006-07 MomAgenda. It's such a great planner I wasn't sure how you could improve it. While the Indigo is a bit more purple and darker than I expected (could be my monitor) I love it. I...
Today was the first day of school for Andrew (5th grade), Jenna (3rd grade), and Matt (1st grade). They were so excited this morning, they were absolutely bouncing off the walls. Jenna got dressed up in the cutest outfit ever,...
The past few days have been an incredible learning experience for me. Amanda and Liz, who help me out here in the office, have been on vacation, and so I have basically been covering the phone duties while they are...
Hi - My momAgenda has completely changed my life! I am no longer forgetting appointments, losing phone numbers, etc. I can definitely tell that this was designed by an ACTUAL mom, it is exactly what I have been searching for...
I am feeling so groggy this morning. Please realize that I use the term "this morning" loosely -- it is actually 2 in the afternoon. We had friends over last night for a barbecue and the margaritas just tasted so...
School starts in less than 2 weeks here in connecticut -- before labor day, something I just cannot get used to -- and I am preparing to start my new momAgenda! This is a very exciting time for me. My...
I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely LOVE this organizer. I bought it last year for myself and had many members of my family and friends asking about it. Just this month, I have purchased 8 to...
Amanda, Than I am in love with my new planner somuch that I will be ordering them for all of my friends for Christmas this year. It is amazing and I have spent the entire night pouring over it. Just...
Everyone who knows me well, knows that I feel I am a better mom because I work. The balance between work life and home life helps keep me sane. But let me tell you something: today, in Old Greenwich, Connecticut,...
Dear Nina: I received my agenda yesterday (which, by the way, got to my house in record time) and I am so excited! I've tried other well-known calendar systems but I have never had enough room to get everything in...
I have a severe case of mommy brain. I know that you all know what I mean, at least those of you who have kids. To those of you who do not have kids, and have not yet heard of...
Here at momAgenda, we are busy getting ready for the New York International Gift Fair. This is a huge trade show where manufacturers exhibit their products and buyers from gift stores around the country fly in and can see everything...
Can someone please explain to me how it is possible that it is now August? I am totally freaking out that the summer has just flown by and I have not yet been to the beach! Except for the rainy...
Hi, I just love your planner. I think it’s great that you have made different sections for each child. I have just purchase the new momagenda for Aug 06 to Dec 07. My questions is after 12/2007 then what do...
It's that time of the year again! At a certain point it seems we get asked the same questions over and over again, so in the interest of efficiency, I am going to attempt to not only anticipate but also...
I always love coming into the office on Monday morning. Is it me, or are weekends even busier than weekdays now? I feel like on the weekends, Larry and I are constantly shuttling the kids to various activities like birthday...
We received a wonderful review in Melissa Wiley's blog, The Lilting House. For those of you who have not heard of Melissa Wiley, she is the author of The Martha Years books about Laura Ingalls Wilder's great-grandmother, Martha Morse Tucker,...
Just back from a lovely vacation in Long Island, New York. The beaches in this area are some of the most gorgeous I have ever seen and it was a pleasure to watch my kids ride the waves on their...
Hello momAgenda, I have been searching for a day planner that will both fit my needs as a mother and household manager and still look stylish and sophisticated.  I saw your day planner in Real Simple magazine and decided to take...
Amanda, Thanks for excellent customer service. M....
Hi Nina, I'm a busy mom of four (14 and under) who is using the momAgenda for the first time this year. I LOVE it!!! Having an individual space for each kid is essential, as they all have very busy...
I am so thrilled to see your weekly planner pad. I will definitely be ordering a set. I thought I would let you know what I am going to do with it, and you can perhaps work it into your...
Hello, I have been searching for a planner that will both fit my needs as a mother and household manager and still look stylish and sophisticated. I saw your planner in Real Simple magazine and decided to take a look...
Thanks to all of you, the National Stationery Show was a huge success for us! We got to talk with many of our store customers face-to-face, and they told us that you guys are calling them and asking them to...
Dear MomAgenda Co. -- thanks so much for the great updates to the planner, I loved mine last year but had emailed a wish list for more color options and a replaceable section for vital info. . . just got...
To the owner and founder of momAgenda, I just wanted to thank you for your lovely products. My purse was stolen from my car today and with that the crooks took my LIFE! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING was in...
Dear momAgenda, I recently sent you an email asking about the status of an order that I placed two days ago. I received it today! Thanks so much for the super fast service. I am so impressed with the lilac...
Tomorrow I will be leaving for the National Stationery Show, which runs through Wednesday, May 24 at the gigantic Jacob Javitz center in New York. I will be meeting with my store customers from all over the country; it is...
Welcome to the momAgenda blog. If you are reading this, it is likely that you are an overworked, underappreciated, totally stressed out mom to young children. Nice to meet you-we already have a lot in common. In fact, we’re probably...
Coming soon! momAgenda stories....
It is my fervent hope that by using this new agenda for moms, you will completely eliminate chaos from your life…you will make it on time to every appointment, eliminate double booking of play dates and activities, plan meals religiously, always remember everything you needed at the grocery store, and you will finally lose those last 5 - 10 pounds of baby weight...
As a mother I'm doing my best to prepare for the holidays, but shopping for Christmas lights and mistletoe isn't quite so simple with my own four mischievous little elves undertow- Santa's helpers, they're not. Compound my family responsibilities with the fact that I run my own business, and you'll see why it will take a Christmas miracle to get me organized this holiday season! Not only do I have to buy presents for my own husband and children, but also aunts, in-laws, uncles, grandparents, siblings, and a partridge and a pear tree. Did I mention they are also expecting me to prepare a multi-course, sit-down dinner for the whole clan?