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A shout out to modern motherhood.

About this blog

Meredith is a small-town girl turned city mom, currently living with three quirky guys on Chicago's North Shore. She hung up her teacher hat after having kids and now writes about daily life as a full-time mom of two little boys and wife to a  guy who makes reality TV shows.

She also writes "A Mom's Life Top Five," a monthly column  for Chicago Parent, and does frequent  mom-related television segments for Chicago news stations, and keeps a video blog at www.Hoo-dee-Hoo.com.

She also writes "A Mom's Life Top Five," a monthly column  for Chicago Parent, and does frequent  mom-related television segments for Chicago news stations, and keeps a video blog at www.Hoo-dee-Hoo.com.

 

 

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Mom jeans, muffin tops and yogurt-explosion-proof purses


August 25, 2010 10:07 AM

You're done shopping for rulers and glue - now how about some bags on a budget and muffin-top-proof jeans?
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The Real Housewives of New York City's Alex and Simon talk parenting and reality TV


June 10, 2010 7:11 PM

Meredith Sinclair sits down with Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen from the Real Housewives of NYC to talk about their new book and parenting on reality TV.
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Video interview with Diane Falanga, author of P.S. I Hate it Here!


May 19, 2010 1:22 PM

Author Diane Falanga has compiled an hilarious batch of letters kids' sent to their parents from camp. Her new book "P.S. I Hate it Here! Kids Letters From Camp" has just been released. Meredith Sinclair caught up with Diane for this video interview during one of her recent book signings.
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The Infamous Girls' Weekend


May 12, 2010 11:15 AM

The Infamous Girl's Weekend. I finally got the chance to experience one for myself.
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Teach your kids to gamble


April 9, 2010 7:47 AM

Looking for a fun, safe, and partially educational alternative to your family's typical, run-of-the-mill game night? Consider gambling.
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Did you remember to PLAY today?


February 24, 2010 12:38 PM

P.L.A.Y....a four letter word that could change everything. In our day-to-day craze, do you think PLAY has a place for us grown-ups too?
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A new twist on the old thank you note


January 21, 2010 1:00 PM

Are your kid's holiday thank you notes still sitting in a pile on your desk? Welcome the new vid. in town.
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Now that you drank all the wine, you can amuse your kids


January 7, 2010 1:45 PM

It's winter here in the Midwest. There WILL be days stuck inside with kids who didn't come with a volume control button and whom would happily turn into computer screen savers if given the chance. Here's one un-plugged way to keep them entertained long enough for you to take a shower or dare I say read something other than Harry Potter.
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The grandparents want a present too...here are five they won't return.


December 15, 2009 12:06 PM

Five great gifts the grandparents REALLY want.
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The Case For Over-Parenting


December 2, 2009 11:10 AM

Are we a generation of Smother-Mothers and Helicopter parents gone astray? This week's TIME magazine cover article is one all 21st parents ought to read, twice.
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CBS Segment: Getting your kids in on the Thanksgiving fun


November 25, 2009 5:04 PM

Watch my Thanksgiving segment on CBS and get the recipes sure to bring your kids in on the holiday action.
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Keeping your kids' Halloween looty off your booty


November 4, 2009 11:36 AM

Those giant bowls of Halloween candy are calling your name and threaten to wreak havoc on your petit little thighs. Now what? Here are some ways to deal with it.
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October 30, 2009 4:57 PM


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A night just for the mummies


October 30, 2009 11:21 AM

I'm so delirious from my mom party last night I can hardly write this intro. Just read this post. You'll like it.
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Why Flush and Wash?


October 27, 2009 11:55 AM

When I found out that Chicagoparent.com was re-launching with a whole new look, I decided I needed a new name for my old blog.
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