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The TMN National Auction " Sneak Peek " The Mommies Network is excited that we will be offering over $20,000 in donated items for our 1st Annual National Auction! The auction won't begin until September 5th, but to give you a "sneak peak" of the items that will be available, here's a listing of all the donations! Thank you to everyone who has donated and we hope that everyone else will join us in bidding starting September 5th at 10pm! Be sure to have your eBay account set up so that you can bid! We will be posting the specific auction links as soon as the auction goes live!
* $100 Gift Certificate donated by Instant Impressions Travel Services
* $100 Gift Certificate donated by Mothering the Mother
* $100 Photography Credit donated by Smile Peace Love Photography
* $25 Gift Certificate donated by Initials, Inc.
* $50 Gift Certificate donated by Two Mommas Designs
* $75 gift certificate donated by Franklin Goose
* 1 bag of laundry detergent in Lavender, 1 bag of Cloth Diaper Detergent in Cucumber Melon, 1 bag of Pail powder in Grapefruit, and a Wipe Bits Sample and handmade washcloth donated by Ruby Moon Natural Laundry Wash
* 1 hour of organizing donated by Simplify
* 1 Red Happy Heinys One-Size Diaper and 1 Khaki ReSnackit reusable sandwich baggie donated by The Earthy Baby
* 13' x 13' Bouncer Rental donated by Click to Party
* 2 complimentary tickets - valid through 12/31/10 donated by Fort Worth Zoological
* 2 complimentary tickets - valid through January 2 donated by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
* 2 hours of service donated by Little Miracles Baby Planning
* 2 tickets to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water donated by Six Flags Over Georgia
* 4 Dish on Me Cards donated by Let's Dish!
* 4 hours of design work donated by Architectural Design
* 4 Tier Cow Diaper Cake donated by Granny's Baby Gifts
* 4 Week Adventure Boot Camp donated by Central Carolina Boot Camp
* 8" Round Cake donated by Cakes by Kathleen
* A day of wedding photography donated by Barbour Photos
* Angora Scentsy warmer and Camu Camu Scentsy bar donated by Scentsy
* Baby Beebo with CD and song book donated by Baby Signs
* Baby Signs Board Book Set donated by Baby Signs
* Baby Signs Cloth Book Set donated by Baby Signs
* Baby Sling donated by Dragonfly Designs
* Baby Travel Set donated by Nicole Michelle's Creations
* Basic H donated by Shaklee
* Beaded Angel Trio donated by Chibis Dodahs
* Beaded Cowgirl donated by Chibis Dodahs
* Beads of Bounty Earrings donated by AuraStella
* Bear Ears Baby Hat donated by YellBaby
* Billy Gorilly - Rockin' the School House vol 1 & 2 CD Set donated by Flying Kitten Music
* Billy Gorilly - Rockin' the School House vol 1 & 2 CD Set donated by Flying Kitten Music
* Billy Gorilly - Rockin' the School House vol 1 & 2 CD Set donated by Flying Kitten Music
* Billy Gorilly - Rockin' the School House vol 1 & 2 CD Set donated by Flying Kitten Music
* Billy Gorilly - Rockin' the School House vol 1 & 2 CD Set donated by Flying Kitten Music
* Birthday Celebration donated by My Gym
* Black and White Lovey Blanket donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Boo Boo Bag donated by Cutie Baby Stuff
* Boogie Wipes Basket donated by Boogie Wipes
* Box 4 Blox donated by Box 4 Blox
* Box 4 Blox donated by Box 4 Blox
* Box 4 Blox donated by Box 4 Blox
* Box 4 Blox donated by Box 4 Blox
* Boxes for Beads, Baubles and Barettes donated by Ely's Easel
* Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat donated by Great Beginnings
* Britax Vigour Stroller - Blue donated by Great Beginnings
* Bumble Bee Grow With Me Tutu donated by One Tutu Three
* Burt's Bees Baby Bee Getting Started Kit donated by Your Clean Green Store
* Car Seat Cover donated by Handmade by Holly's Mom
* Car Seat Cover donated by Handmade by Holly's Mom
* Castle Marbleworks donated by Discovery Toys/Wendy Mears
* Chiropratic Package donated by Gray Family Chiropractic
* Chocolate Kisses Tutu and Matching Headband donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Christmas Snowflakes donated by Chibis Dodahs
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Boys in Large donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Boys in Medium donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Boys in Small donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Girls in Large donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Girls in Medium donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Cloth Diaper Gift Set for Girls in Small donated by Baby Bug Diapers
* Creative Wall Décor donated by Accent Create
* Custom Designed Outfit donated by Jilly Beans by Charlotte
* Custom DNA Art Piece donated by My Gene Image
* Custom Drink Coasters donated by Reflections Interior Design
* Custom Portrait Tote donated by green mum
* Dallas Cowboys Fleece Blanket donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Deep Steep Organic Bubble Baths Lavender Chamomile donated by Your Clean Green Store
* Deluxe hotel accomodations (one room) for one night at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Elmhurt and access for four (4) to the Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark donated by Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark
* Diaper Bassinet, 2 Diaper Candy Rolls, 2 Wash Cloth Lollipops, 2 Diaper Muffins, Mini Washcloth Baby and Rubber Ducky donated by Mommy's Baby Cakes
* Dog Grooming DVD of Choice donated by Le Spa De La Pooch LLC
* Dog Grooming DVD of Choice donated by Le Spa De La Pooch LLC
* Dog Grooming DVD Set donated by Le Spa De La Pooch LLC
* Draped-bodice Dress donated by Wear You Are
* Energy Healing & Intuitive Guidance Long Distance Session donated by Toward the Light
* Ergo Baby Organic Carrier - Black Embroidered donated by Ergo
* Ergo Organic Twill Dark Chocolate Front Pouch donated by Ergo
* Felt Bundle of Veggies donated by Creative Crunchy Mama
* First Morning, Poems About Time; Never Say Boo to a Goose donated by Barefoot Books
* Fleece Baby Blanket donated by Baby Blankets and More
* Fleece Baby Blanket donated by Baby Blankets and More
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Free month package (one free month of unlimited classes and full uniform set) donated by Martin's Taekwondo America
* Frog Toy donated by Wee Little Changes
* Frog with chin tie baby hat donated by YellBaby
* Gift Set Trio donated by Tastefully Simple
* Glass Bead Bracelet donated by Cookie Lee
* Going Green Lunchbox Package donated by Fabkins, Ribbiting Boutique, and
Vapur
* Goodbyns Green Bento Lunchbox donated by Your Clean Green Store
* Hairbows donated by Mama Ro's Crafts and Bows
* Hand-painted bookmark collection donated by Poedy Pencil Princess
* Headband and hairbow donated by Hedgehogs n Hairbows
* Headbands with Flowers donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* ID Purse donated by Initials, inc.
* Infant Carrier Cover donated by Granny's Baby Gifts
* Just Like Me Doll donated by Initials, Inc.
* Magic Train Ride Paperback book donated by Barefoot Books
* Mary Kay Color Compact and Lip Gloss donated by Mary Kay
* Mary Kay Pineapple Gift Set donated by Mary Kay
* Mary Kay Pineapple Gift Set donated by Mary Kay
* Mary Kay Subtle Tanning Lotion & TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 15 donated by Mary Kay
* Membership and 4 week tuition donated by My Gym
* Metro Clutch donated by Initials, Inc.
* Motherhood painting donated by Poedy Pencil Princess
* My Pal for Peace donated by LorettaRose, LLC
* My Sibling Doll - Matty donated by LorettaRose, LLC
* NC Concealed Carry Class donated by CCWOFNC
* New Mommy Makeover DVDs donated by New Mommy Makeover
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* New Mommy Package donated by Luna Lullaby
* NRA Basic Pistol Class donated by CCWOFNC
* NRA First Steps Pistol Class donated by CCWOFNC
* Off We go to Mexico; My Granny Went to Market; Around the World puzzle donated by Barefoot Books
* Olly Planet "Olly 4 Heads" Design 2T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly 4 Heads" Design 4T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly 4 Heads" Design Youth Small T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Hats" Design 2T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Hats" Design 4T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Hats" Design Youth Small T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Heads" Design 2T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Heads" Design 4T T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Heads" Design Youth Medium T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* Olly Planet "Olly Heads" Design Youth Small T-shirt donated by Olly Planet
* One hour photography session donated by Blooming Daisies Photography LLC
* One year FREE website hosing and domain name registration donated by Sprig Web Solutions
* On-location portrait session in the DC metro area. donated by AnneMarie Hamant Photography
* Parenting Coaching donated by On the Ball Life and Parent Coaching
* Partylite Basket donated by Partylite
* PBC Princess Tutu and Matching Headband donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* PBC Punk Tutu and Matching Headband donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Personlized Necklace donated by Silver Shed Studio
* Photography Package donated by Destinee Blau Photography
* Photography Package donated by Elle Rose Photography
* Photography Session donated by Audrey Anderson Photography
* Photography Session and 8x10 Print donated by Brooke Benetatos Photography
* Premium Complete Care Gift Basket donated by Nature Certified
* Pumpkin Roll Cupcake Candle donated by Candle Confections
* Resume & Cover Letter Revision donated by Athena Educational Consultants, Inc.
* Riviera Scentsy warmer and Enchanted Mist Scentsy bar donated by Scentsy
* Servin' Up Sunshine Gift Basket donated by Tastefully Simple
* Set of 30 - 1 inch Wooden Alphabet Blocks - Orange and Multi-Colored with Canister donated by Designed by Lemony
* Sewing e-books donated by AiviloCharlotte Designs
* Size 4 floral girls dress donated by Chibis Dodahs
* Skull n Bones Pink Fleece Blanket donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Small Lunch Tote in Boho Paisley, embroidered with "Snack" donated by Thirty-One Gifts
* Small lunch tote in Navy Breeze donated by Thirty-One Gifts
* Snug-a-Bug Ring Sling donated by Mommy Secrets
* Soccor Ball Cork Board donated by Of Wall Things
* Sofia Pearl Bib Necklace donated by Stella & Dot
* Sports Theme Lovey Blanket donated by Pumpkin Butt Creations
* Stained Glass Picture Frame donated by Dragonfly Designs
* Stay Cool Jacket w/hood donated by Wear You Are
* Sterling Silver and Blue Goldstone Necklace and Earring Set donated by JennyB
* Storybook Starter Package donated by Heritage Makers
* Tastefully Simple Beer Bread Mix and Tastefully Simple Indivdiual Garlic, Garlic Mix donated by Tastefully Simple
* Tegu, The Original Set donated by Tegu
* The Adventures of Curlylock and Stripperella: A Modern Mother's Tale and Curlylocks and the Monster Problem Books donated by DE Montgomery
* The Adventures of Curlylock and Stripperella: A Modern Mother's Tale and Curlylocks and the Monster Problem Books donated by DE Montgomery
* The Adventures of Curlylock and Stripperella: A Modern Mother's Tale and Curlylocks and the Monster Problem Books donated by DE Montgomery
* The Adventures of Curlylock and Stripperella: A Modern Mother's Tale and Curlylocks and the Monster Problem Books donated by DE Montgomery
* The Boy Who Grew Flowers; Jack and the Beanstalk donated by Barefoot Books
* The Diaper Photography Prop donated by Little Knit Knacks
* The Diaper Wrap donated by Little Knit Knacks
* The Emma Dress donated by Belle Papillon
* The Fart Fairy Book and Audio CD donated by Best Fairy Books
* The Fart Fairy Book and Audio CD donated by Best Fairy Books
* The Journey Home from Grandpa's; The Animal Boogie; The Farmyard Jamboree donated by Morro Bay Story Tree
* The Lacy Wrap Infant Photo Prop donated by Little Knit Knacks
* The Lady and Sons Cookbook donated by Paula Deen
* The P'unkin Hat donated by Little Knit Knacks
* The Yellow Bag donated by The Baby Nurse
* Toddler/Preschool Mermaid Towel donated by Happy Hapa
* Travel Safe T-shirt Gift Certificate donated by Travel Safe T-Shirt
* T-shirt Gift Certificate donated by Hola Baby
* T-shirt Gift Certificate donated by Hola Baby
* Ultimate New You Package donated by The Posh Professional
* UNC Tar Heels Baby Gift Set donated by Sarah Bain Baby Design's and Gifts
* Wool Dryer Balls donated by Wooltopia
* Wrap 'n Wear large baby carrier in brown donated by Wrap 'n Wear
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A Dad's Point of View: Being a Teenager Can Be Wonder-Full It?s so easy to complain about our teens. I know I?m guilty of too often dishing out criticisms, admonishments, and lectures. I worry that my boys might be doing drugs, drinking, or some other peer-pressure stupidity. But, they also deserve my support when they do well and my understanding when they slip up.
My 16-year-old, Will, recently bounded into my office, eager to talk. Wisely, I pulled away from the hypnotic lure of my computer, and faced him squarely, ready for whatever followed. Normally, when Will comes to talk to me, I am concerned that he either wants something or is going to confess something that I wish I didn?t have to hear. This time, I listened. And I listened and I listened. I smiled, I nodded, I grunted. But, mostly I listened. He had made a remarkable discovery! What was this remarkable revelation? ?Life is complicated and full of wonder and amazing things. Where did life come from? Why do we sleep? How does our brain work? Why are there different languages and how did they evolve?? He literally rambled off these and other subjects, as if he?d just discovered the wheel!
Will didn?t want me to offer any feedback: he just wanted to share with me his marvelous realizations. I just sat there and patiently let him passionately express these extraordinary questions. After maybe 15 minutes, he didn?t need me anymore and jumped up and left to call his girlfriend and share with her what he?d just voiced.
Later, as we were all getting ready for bed, he came into our bedroom, where my wife was lying down reading, and I had just come in to get ready for bed. He leaped on our chaise lounge, fell off to the side, and scrambled up laughing at his clumsiness. He then proclaimed, ?I love this family,? and proceeded to elaborate for a couple more minutes.
My wife and I actually wondered if Will had taken some drugs, as he seemed so high. But, he hadn?t, and was apparently just being a teenager--a teen enjoying the ?wonder-full-ness? of life.
That is my point. The older we get, the more we forget the wonder of youth, the wonder of being a teenager--discovering new worlds to explore and the new ideas that we feel are just ours. (Okay, let?s hear the Star Trek theme now).
Being a teenager means discovering the world. I think adults too often squash that sense of wonder with the desire to have our kids conform. That was my discovery during the short 18 months that I home-schooled Will, since the lack of conforming public school curriculum and class management allowed Will to learn so much more than he otherwise would have under the structure of public school. It?s why I believe home-schooling is really much better for some kids and, at the time, was the very best thing I could have done for Will.
The job of parents is to introduce our children to the world, to give them exposure to as much as we can, and to allow them to choose their paths. I know that early in my parenting, I had my ideas of what I wanted for my sons that were based on my own particular interests and desires. Fortunately, I got over that selfish instinct and ended up supporting my boys? own interests and dreams. I know too many parents that are single-minded in pushing their kids in the directions these parents think is best while not taking into consideration their kids interests, skills, and desires.
This is dramatically evident in the sports arena, where kids are sometimes literally forced to participate in a sport in which they have no interest. The reason is simply the parents? ego and vicarious desire to live through their kids. It is so wrong. We also see this in the over-the-top push that parents often inflict on their kids to excel at school so that they can get into this or that college that the parents deem best for their child.
I wonder if it ever occurred to those parents that their son or daughter might actually be better off with a year off between high school and college? Or, maybe not even going to college! Not every kid should go to college. Couldn?t college wait a year or two while these high school grads explore life on their own? Maybe they can see a bit more of the world rather than just continue in what can be the cocoon of education and parental (financial) support?
I may have wanted my sons to be great skiers, or get into an Ivy League college, but now I want them to fulfill their own passions and find the same joy in what they do that I?ve been blessed to find in my writing and now, my radio show as well. I urge you to do the same!
Please listen to ?The Bruce Sallan Show - A Dad?s Point-of-View? Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., PST on KZSB AM1290 in Santa Barbara or on the Internet via a live stream. For that link and all information about the show and Bruce, visit his web-site: http://brucesallan.com. Bruce?s column, ?A Dad?s Point-of-View,? is available in over 75 newspapers and web-sites worldwide. Find Bruce on Facebook by joining his ?A Dad?s Point-of-View? page: http://www.facebook.com/aDadsPointOfView. You can also follow Bruce at Twitter: http://twitter.com/BruceSallan.
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