Celebrating an Inspiring Mama

May 10, 2013 by bernhardsonbunch

Michelle and Tricia Brunton from gomom.me. Photo credit: Tracy Harvey Photography

Yesterday, I had the privilege of accompanying Michelle Noehren, CTWorkingMoms.com founder and all-around fabulous lady, to the Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT to watch her be named “2013 Most Inspiring Mom” at the mall’s awesome Mom’s Nite Out event. What a fantastic way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! Yes, I said “weekend”. We moms deserve more than a day, alright?!

You see, we, the bloggers here at CTWorkingMoms.com, are constantly in awe of Michelle. Seriously. Not only does she put her heart and soul into raising her adorable two year old daughter and still manage to hold down a busy full time job, but she also runs this whole website on the side. Somehow. I’m secretly convinced she’s found a way to suspend time or something, because seriously? There are only so many hours in a day. Maybe she doesn’t sleep? I don’t know. I can’t explain it. But, I digress…  Read more...

It’s How You Play the Game

Apr 12, 2013 by AnnQ

Baseball season started this week. Can I just honestly say that I hate baseball season? Well, I do. Sitting on the cold, hard, metal bleachers in the cold/rainy/damp/buggy/too hot/too sunny ballpark with no bathroom is not my idea of a good time. I’d bring a book or my computer, but then I’d be considered unsociable by the other parents…so I sit there making idle chit-chat and cheer “A” when he is up to bat.

But it’s not about me, is it? “A” looooooves baseball and that means that I have to loooooove it too. Or at least pretend that I do. While sitting on the butt-numbing bleachers, I have the opportunity to observe the good, bad and ugly in humanity. You learn a lot about people at kids sporting events. In the past five seasons that “A” has played ball, we’ve seen some crazy stuff, not necessarily from the kids, and that’s why I think this sign should be posted at every baseball field in America.  Read more...

High School Throwback: Michelle

Mar 22, 2013 by Michelle

We love to do week-long blogger series and you are in for a special treat! Starting next week most of our bloggers will be doing high school throwback posts so that you can get to know us even better. I’m starting this off for you today – hope you enjoy this series and learn something new about us!

Yearbook photos, need I say more?

Years in high school: 1996-2000 (Holla Trumbull High class of 2000!)

Nickname: Mud (I loved running through the mud, hence the nickname)

It’s interesting to write about what I was like in high school because I’m limited to my own perceptions, but I can say without a doubt that there were two moments that I consider defining. Before we go there, let’s cover the basics.  Read more...

A Spring-time Giveaway!

Mar 20, 2013 by Michelle

Contest is CLOSED

Happy first day of spring CTWM’s readers! I don’t know about you but I am r-e-a-d-y for this new season to start.

To celebrate the arrival of spring, we’re doing a giveaway! I am so excited to feature WreathinkGifting, I think for the third time! I apologize in advance for my excessive use of exclamation marks, I love these wreaths and the shop owner, Andretta, is fabulous. She’s grown her etsy shop so well that she recently hired her first employee – how cool is that? We love hearing about local (Connecticut), mom-owned businesses that are flourishing. Oh, did I mention her wreaths are going to be featured in Better Homes and Gardens Tricks & Treats issue this fall? No, I’m not kidding!!

The winner of this giveaway will get a gift certificate to use that’s good for a 14 inch wreath of their choice. That’s right – if you win, you get to pick whichever wreath you want from her esty shop! You’re welcome.  Read more...

Freebie Friday!

Jun 22, 2012 by Michelle

Today’s giveaway comes from Stefania of Twice Creations in New Haven. What I love about her is that everything she makes is completely eco-friendly, and very creative!

She says “I am a minimalist jewelry designer. I transform waste material in ethereal, elegant, sustainable pieces of wearable art, perfect for any occasion. Twice offers hand-sculpted, unique pieces of jewelry. With any of the Twice creations, you will own an eco-friendly, green, sustainable accessory that will conciliate your fashion needs and your eco-chic lifestyle.” Make sure to check out her etsy shop!

Today’s giveaway is of these funky, unique upcycled earings! They are handmade by Stefania herself!

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