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Outsmarted by a 6 year old

March 9, 2010 11:34 AM

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...

Will You Stick With Paper? Go Digital? Or Go Both Ways?

March 8, 2010 11:35 AM

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...

School Years Sale

March 4, 2010 10:24 AM

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...

So You Want a momAgenda iPhone App?

March 2, 2010 12:57 PM

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...

Do You Use A Mobile Device?

March 1, 2010 11:59 AM

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...

Do You Act, Or React?

February 26, 2010 8:25 AM

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...

Do You Have A Vision?

February 24, 2010 10:23 AM

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...

Making Peace With Imperfection

February 23, 2010 12:48 PM

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...

Cue the Guilt

February 17, 2010 10:46 AM

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...

Do You Have A Backup Plan for Snow Days?

February 16, 2010 12:10 PM

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...

A Few Of My Favorites...

February 16, 2010 8:32 AM

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...

V-Day Giveaway!

February 11, 2010 3:32 PM

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...

How Do You Deal With the Dreaded Piles of Papers in the Kitchen?

February 8, 2010 2:40 PM

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...

Does Your Family Have A "Golden Child?"

February 6, 2010 4:29 PM

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...

How Do You Do It When You Are On Your Own?

February 5, 2010 7:44 AM

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...

Have You Gotten Your Groove Back?

February 3, 2010 1:07 PM

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...

What Are Your Tips for Getting Your Groove Back?

February 1, 2010 10:28 AM

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...

Site Wide 15% Off Discount--Have You Heard?

January 28, 2010 11:18 AM

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...

Do You Have A Morning Routine That is Working?

January 25, 2010 2:27 PM

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...

Mothers for Haiti

January 24, 2010 9:02 PM

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...

Do Your Kids Do Chores?

January 19, 2010 12:45 PM

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...

Do You Plan Your Family's Meals?

January 11, 2010 12:21 PM

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...

We Announce Our Winner!

January 8, 2010 10:20 AM

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...

Moms Who Write Really Well Are My Heroes

January 6, 2010 11:25 AM

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...

New Year's Giveaway!

January 4, 2010 12:40 PM

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...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

January 3, 2010 2:01 PM

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...

What I Am Sticking With in the New Year

December 31, 2009 1:30 PM

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...

We apologize for our error!

December 28, 2009 12:28 PM

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,...

Merry Christmas To All!

December 25, 2009 9:50 AM

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...

Some Days I Love My Job

December 22, 2009 1:08 PM

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...

Shortcut Queen

December 18, 2009 9:18 AM

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...

Wake Me Up When December Ends

December 14, 2009 11:56 AM

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...

Introducing momAgenda Rewards!

December 8, 2009 11:34 AM

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...

Christmas Card Anxiety

December 3, 2009 1:18 PM

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...

We Announce Our Winners...

November 23, 2009 2:51 PM

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...

It's Thanksgiving Giveaway Time!

November 17, 2009 12:13 PM

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...

Top Pen Picks, Courtesy of AccordingToNina

November 5, 2009 3:44 PM

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...

Stay-At-Home Project Ideas

November 4, 2009 10:33 AM

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...

Our Fall Sale Giveaway

October 22, 2009 10:57 AM

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...

Resilience: Can We Pass It On?

October 14, 2009 9:11 AM

"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...

Supporting Our Favorite Charity in October

October 1, 2009 12:41 PM

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...

Tips for Organizing Your Closet

September 30, 2009 11:36 AM

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...

Homework Tips

September 29, 2009 11:29 AM

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...

Kate Spade Bag Giveaway

September 29, 2009 11:09 AM

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....

New Article On Get Buttoned Up!

September 28, 2009 2:21 PM

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 Announce Our Winner!

September 25, 2009 11:03 AM

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....

Meet Our New Mascot, Chance

September 22, 2009 2:10 PM

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...

momAgenda Hacks: A Contest

September 18, 2009 10:39 AM

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...

Update: We Announce Our Winner!

September 11, 2009 11:37 AM

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...

Some Sold Out Items (Already!)

September 10, 2009 12:45 PM

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...

It's Giveaway Time--Happy New Year!

September 4, 2009 9:26 AM

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...

15% Off Discount Code Extended

September 1, 2009 10:08 AM

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...

I've Got The Urge To Purge

August 26, 2009 10:42 AM

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...

Getting Ready to go Back to School

August 23, 2009 7:30 PM

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...

Groceries Made Easier

August 19, 2009 12:58 PM

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,...

My System for Organizing Photos

August 12, 2009 10:45 AM

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...

We are on YouTube!

August 3, 2009 1:23 PM

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...

What, Me Worry?

July 29, 2009 3:56 PM

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...

Get 15% Off Your Order With Code

July 28, 2009 9:29 AM

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......

Do You Eat Your Frog in the Morning?

July 27, 2009 11:38 AM

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...

Free Shipping This Week with code

July 21, 2009 11:46 AM

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...

Almost Time to Start My New momAgenda!

July 20, 2009 11:59 AM

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...

Celebrate School Years Eve with us!

July 14, 2009 12:05 PM

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...

Vacation--Too Much of a Good Thing?

July 9, 2009 11:00 AM

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...

We Announce Our Winner!

July 8, 2009 2:36 PM

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...

Tell Me Your Top 3 Things (and be entered to win!)

July 2, 2009 10:57 AM

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...

Tip: Create A Meal Routine

June 25, 2009 9:43 AM

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...

Help, I Have Lost My Routine!

June 22, 2009 4:49 PM

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...

Please Take Our Survey!

June 17, 2009 9:44 AM

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...

No We are Not Crazy, It Really Is Time to Start Thinking About Back to School

June 16, 2009 11:25 AM

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...

Today's Tip

June 15, 2009 10:52 AM

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...

Ditching Carefree Ways for Something Even Better

June 11, 2009 1:28 PM

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...

New Summer Printables from DreamBox Learning

June 3, 2009 12:57 PM

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...

Summer Reading Ideas

June 1, 2009 11:10 AM

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...

Congrats to Our Winner!

May 28, 2009 11:59 AM

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...

Go-To Quick & Easy Dinners: Enter & Win!

May 22, 2009 2:09 PM

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,...

Smell Away the Stress

May 20, 2009 2:12 PM

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...

New Printables, Check Them Out!

May 12, 2009 9:53 AM

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...

Things My Mother Taught Me

May 10, 2009 7:48 PM

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...

A Poem Jenna Wrote for Me

May 10, 2009 9:58 AM

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...

Overscheduled Moms?

May 5, 2009 1:10 PM

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...

Congrats to our winner...

May 4, 2009 11:11 AM

Jenni C, you will the day planner of your choice!! Thanks to everyone who participated, and check back for another giveaway soon! nina...

The. Most. Humiliating. Day. Ever.

May 1, 2009 5:36 PM

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,...

Our First Giveaway of the Season!

April 30, 2009 10:24 AM

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...

People Magazine!!!

April 23, 2009 5:39 PM

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...

Stress Alleviation, Anyone?

April 23, 2009 12:41 PM

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...

Pre-orders Shipping This Week!

April 20, 2009 12:05 PM

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...

Backorders are Shipping Soon!!!

April 16, 2009 9:05 AM

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...

Clearing the Clutter

April 14, 2009 1:12 PM

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...

Getting the Kids to do Chores

April 8, 2009 11:53 AM

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...

Staycation: Day 1

April 6, 2009 10:15 AM

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...

Great, Simple Tip for Preserving Memories

April 1, 2009 11:41 AM

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,...

2009 Line Has Gone Live!

March 23, 2009 7:00 PM

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...

Finally Joined the Twitterati

March 23, 2009 1:06 PM

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),...

A Little Tease

March 6, 2009 12:10 PM

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...

I Wish I Had This When My Babies Were Babies

March 2, 2009 8:33 AM

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...

Organizational Challenges Run Deep

February 26, 2009 1:28 PM

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...

Congrats to Our Winner

February 23, 2009 1:59 PM

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!...

Winter Break, but not really

February 9, 2009 5:12 PM

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...

A Note on our Format

February 4, 2009 7:43 PM

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...

Attention momAgenda Customers!

February 3, 2009 5:13 PM

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...

Maureen and the True Route to Happiness

January 23, 2009 11:05 AM

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...

January 16, 2009 4:40 PM

Check out this great review from mommy blogger Catherine at 3 Kids and Us. It is our first video review--I love it!!!...

Cast Your Vote!

January 15, 2009 9:13 PM

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,...

Smart Cookie!

January 13, 2009 2:38 PM

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...

Our Newest Contest: Ideas for New Downloads!

January 9, 2009 10:33 AM

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...

Check Us Out on Facebook!

January 7, 2009 2:51 PM

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...

A Quick Tip to Help You Get Moving!

January 5, 2009 2:05 PM

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......

We announce our winner!

January 5, 2009 11:03 AM

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!...

20% Off Everything

December 15, 2008 9:33 AM

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...

Holidays on a Budget

December 11, 2008 12:08 PM

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...

It's All About You!

December 10, 2008 1:41 PM

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...

Gift-Giving for the Kids

December 1, 2008 2:11 PM

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!...

Holiday Gift-Giving

November 26, 2008 11:56 AM

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...

momAgenda Gift Giving Series 5: Gifts for the Woman Who Has Everything

November 21, 2008 5:42 PM

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...

momAgenda Gift Giving Series 4: Mentor Gifts

November 18, 2008 10:13 PM

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...

momAgenda Gift Giving Series: Part 3, Teacher Gifts

November 17, 2008 8:00 AM

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...

Gift Giving Series: Part 2, Gifts for Daughter

November 14, 2008 8:00 AM

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...

Gift Giving Series: Part 1, Gifts for Mom

November 13, 2008 8:00 AM

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...

The momAgenda Challenge: Don't Shop December!

November 12, 2008 11:50 AM

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...

School Years Giveaway!!

October 29, 2008 11:45 AM

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...

Congratulations to Our WInner

October 16, 2008 12:32 PM

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...

Mindless Escapism

October 10, 2008 1:55 PM

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....

The Personal Portfolio: What do You Think

September 23, 2008 10:36 AM

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...

How Are You Managing?

September 19, 2008 12:22 PM

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...

A Liberated Woman

September 11, 2008 2:01 PM

"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...

This Week, Win a set of momAgenda Desk Pads

August 28, 2008 11:53 AM

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...

Win A momAgenda Wall Calendar!!!

August 21, 2008 5:25 PM

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...

It's Free momAgenda Day Planner Time -- Again!

August 13, 2008 2:43 PM

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...

It's Free momAgenda Time!

August 7, 2008 1:27 PM

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...

Love This Job!

July 10, 2008 11:06 AM

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,...

Call for Web Sites!

July 7, 2008 12:19 PM

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...

This Is How Easily My “Diet” Falls Apart

July 3, 2008 12:43 PM

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 List for Time-Starved Moms

July 2, 2008 2:23 PM

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...

New Downloads for Your Kitchen Folio

June 17, 2008 10:42 AM

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...

A Testimonial I Love

May 21, 2008 10:06 AM

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...

At the Risk of Offending Kathie Lee

May 14, 2008 2:49 PM

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...

RealMemories

May 12, 2008 4:51 PM

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...

Free Last Minute Classy Mother's Day Gifts

May 7, 2008 2:12 PM

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...

We Understand Completely

May 2, 2008 8:05 AM

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......

Take Your Daughter To Work... Please

April 24, 2008 1:42 PM

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...

Recovery from Disney

April 22, 2008 11:29 AM

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...

Proof That My Inner Flakiness Knows No Bounds

April 6, 2008 9:24 AM

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...

Kitchen Folio Hacks

March 31, 2008 3:04 PM

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...

Updating Your Address Book

January 30, 2008 12:34 PM

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...

Staying Sane for the Holidays

December 4, 2007 8:22 PM

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 babyfashiongifts.blogs.com!

November 30, 2007 2:29 PM

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...

But I Don't Have Time for the Holidays...

November 29, 2007 9:20 AM

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...

Personalized Day Planners!

November 20, 2007 11:38 AM

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...

Thanks for a Great Review!

October 15, 2007 1:14 PM

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....

Diet and Breast Cancer: Important Information

October 1, 2007 9:48 AM

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...

School Lunch Help

September 28, 2007 11:33 AM

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...

Check out this great review!

September 13, 2007 2:32 PM

I LOVE getting fabulous reviews from awesome mommy blogs! Check this one out. www.themomsbuzz.com Thanks to everyone at themomsbuzz.com!!!...

Kitchen Folio setup

September 12, 2007 11:05 AM

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...

YOUR Favorite Web Sites

August 28, 2007 11:26 AM

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...

Ready, Set... No!

August 26, 2007 7:03 PM

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 Just Can't Get Enough

August 22, 2007 9:56 AM

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...

"My Portable Office"

August 21, 2007 1:41 PM

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...

The Countdown Begins

August 21, 2007 10:35 AM

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 --...

The Only Thing Better Than One Kitchen Folio

August 16, 2007 9:33 AM

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...

Time-Saving Idea: The Present Closet

August 3, 2007 11:01 AM

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...

Tennis

July 24, 2007 9:29 PM

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...

Enter Our Newest Contest!

July 20, 2007 9:37 PM

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...

Suggestion Box

July 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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...

Vacation

July 9, 2007 11:02 AM

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....

Thanks Cool Mom Picks!

July 7, 2007 7:32 PM

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!!!...

Breakdown

June 22, 2007 10:18 AM

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......

Graduation

June 20, 2007 12:12 PM

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...

TV-watching Redeemed!

June 7, 2007 9:47 AM

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...

Where is Your Office?

June 4, 2007 11:38 AM

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....

Thanks to a Fantastic Store

May 30, 2007 4:25 PM

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...

NEW Product!!!

May 8, 2007 2:30 PM

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!

May 7, 2007 9:33 AM

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...

Walk of shame

May 4, 2007 10:03 AM

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....

Great Idea

May 3, 2007 10:32 AM

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....

Show Me The Money

May 3, 2007 10:04 AM

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...

New Product Coming Soon

May 2, 2007 1:55 PM

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...

Did You See Us in the New York Times???

April 30, 2007 12:39 PM

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

April 26, 2007 6:16 PM

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...

What do you mean I'm already late?

April 23, 2007 5:21 PM

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...

Sharing the love

April 23, 2007 12:36 PM

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...

We couldn't have said it better

April 23, 2007 12:34 PM

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...

Now More Sober in Fla

April 16, 2007 6:58 PM

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...

Chillin in FLA

April 14, 2007 8:58 PM

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...

New Products online at 3:00 EST

April 13, 2007 11:05 AM

Our new 2007-2008 products will be online by 3:00 EST... thank you to all of you for being so patient!!!...

Sanjaya Rocks (just kidding)

April 12, 2007 12:23 PM

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....

My $.02

April 10, 2007 10:30 AM

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....

The Narcoleptic Fish

April 5, 2007 11:43 AM

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...

New Products Coming 4/13!!!

April 5, 2007 10:11 AM

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...

jumping off the cliff

April 3, 2007 5:05 AM

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...

Report Card Madness

March 21, 2007 1:45 PM

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...

My first blog

March 21, 2007 1:08 PM

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...

Great Advice from Mindy

March 20, 2007 1:23 PM

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)...

Portfolio Day Planner

March 20, 2007 11:39 AM

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 -...

Welcome New Bloggers

March 20, 2007 10:17 AM

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...

Let's Stop This Insanity

March 15, 2007 4:06 PM

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...

Bliss

March 12, 2007 2:43 PM

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...

Rude Awakening

February 7, 2007 10:17 AM

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 Announce Our Winner!!!

January 25, 2007 5:20 PM

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...

Thanks for sharing

January 17, 2007 10:33 AM

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...

Shameless Self-Promotion

January 15, 2007 7:12 PM

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...

Use Your Words

January 12, 2007 2:31 PM

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...

January 10, 2007 12:47 PM

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...

We answer your questions

January 10, 2007 12:22 PM

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...

Rated PG-13 for strong sexual content

January 5, 2007 3:53 PM

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...

Newsletter

January 5, 2007 11:19 AM

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...

AMAZING

January 2, 2007 1:56 PM

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...

Happy New Year

January 2, 2007 11:30 AM

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:...

Post-Holiday Clean-up

December 27, 2006 8:08 PM

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...

Almost there...

December 22, 2006 10:02 AM

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...

We love to hear this

December 12, 2006 12:45 PM

This is the best calendar I have ever had! S....

How do I know it'll work for me?

December 12, 2006 12:05 PM

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...

love love love

December 11, 2006 10:01 AM

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...

Hostess Gifts

December 6, 2006 2:55 PM

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...

Scheduling Works!

December 6, 2006 10:06 AM

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...

Holiday card time

November 28, 2006 1:22 PM

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...

So much for my diet

November 27, 2006 10:05 AM

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...

November 18, 2006 1:26 PM

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...

A note from Jenna

November 10, 2006 1:41 PM

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....

The BEST planner!

November 6, 2006 9:45 AM

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...

Happy Halloween

October 31, 2006 12:20 PM

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...

Good news!

October 25, 2006 2:05 PM

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...

To Amanda

October 25, 2006 2:02 PM

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...

Thanks!

October 3, 2006 10:19 AM

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...

A little planning goes a long way

October 3, 2006 9:59 AM

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...

Officially a soccer mom

September 28, 2006 10:51 AM

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...

New Schol Year Resolutions

September 22, 2006 12:33 PM

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...

Thank You!

September 18, 2006 10:25 AM

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...

Happy Customer

September 11, 2006 1:36 PM

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,...

Fun Links

September 11, 2006 1:03 PM

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 --...

First Week of Preschool!

September 8, 2006 12:17 PM

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...

Suggestion

August 31, 2006 9:28 AM

I love your product. I think that you should put a pocket in the back of the agenda for when you donâ€™t have time to write something down. You could just slip in calling cards, receipts, etc. There is a...

Thanks!

August 31, 2006 9:20 AM

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...

First day of school

August 30, 2006 10:28 AM

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,...

A Learning Experience

August 24, 2006 9:57 AM

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...

Changed my Life!

August 21, 2006 2:37 PM

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...

Monday Morning

August 21, 2006 2:01 PM

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...

A NEW YEAR!

August 18, 2006 12:06 PM

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...

LOVE

August 18, 2006 10:00 AM

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!

August 16, 2006 2:14 PM

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.Â It is amazing and I have spent the entire night pouring over it.Â Just...

confessions of a working mom

August 9, 2006 2:33 PM

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,...

A Full Plate!

August 9, 2006 11:43 AM

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...

Mommy Brain

August 8, 2006 10:39 AM

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...

Gift Show

August 7, 2006 3:35 PM

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...

many subjects

August 4, 2006 10:40 AM

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...

confused by dates

July 31, 2006 10:39 AM

Hi, I just love your planner. I think itâ€™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...

Q&A Time Again!

July 27, 2006 3:41 PM

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...

thank God it's Monday

July 17, 2006 2:23 PM

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...

rave reviews

July 11, 2006 1:28 PM

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,...

Deluge in Mid-Atlantic

July 6, 2006 11:59 AM

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...

Impressed with Day Planner

June 23, 2006 2:02 AM

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.Â Â I saw your day planner in Real Simple magazine and decided to take...

Thanks

June 19, 2006 11:36 AM

Amanda, Thanks for excellent customer service. M....

Palm Still In Box!

June 15, 2006 8:58 AM

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...

New Idea

June 12, 2006 2:36 PM

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...

Thrilled

June 6, 2006 3:45 PM

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...

Q&A Time

June 6, 2006 2:54 PM

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...

Thanks for the new version!

June 6, 2006 2:51 PM

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

May 30, 2006 10:22 AM

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...

Thank you!

May 30, 2006 10:16 AM

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...

Happy Birthday momAgenda!

May 19, 2006 12:22 PM

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...

How It All Started (or, the Conception of momAgenda)

May 18, 2006 4:55 PM

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, weâ€™re probably...

Stories

April 28, 2006 4:16 PM

Coming soon! momAgenda stories....

Welcome to momAgenda Blog!

April 28, 2006 2:25 PM

It is my fervent hope that by using this new agenda for moms, you will completely eliminate chaos from your lifeâ€¦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...

One Mom's Holiday Stress

April 28, 2006 2:23 PM

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?

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