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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 19:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for some last minute Mother&#8217;s Day gift ideas for that special lady in your life? Here are a few suggestions for those busy working moms you know. Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom Workplace Flexibility: Realigning 20th-century Jobs for a 21st-century Workforce Though I have not personally read this book, the woman [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoliosis/3518952678/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2353" title="Mother's Day Gift" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3518952678_2fd0713e5f.jpg" alt="Gift Box" width="489" height="326" /></a></p>
<p>Looking for some last minute <strong>Mother&#8217;s Day gift ideas</strong> for that  special lady in your life? Here are a few suggestions for those <strong>busy  working moms</strong> you know.</p>
<h2>Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas for the Working Mom</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801475856?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0801475856"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2355" title="Workplace Flexibility Book" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/51w1KQhILIL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" alt="Workplace Flexibility Book" width="209" height="209" /></a></p>
<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801475856?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0801475856">Workplace Flexibility: Realigning  20th-century Jobs for a 21st-century Workforce</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0801475856" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<p>Though I have not personally read  this book, the woman who likes to read non-fiction and is interested in  topics related to <strong><a id="ygkk" title="work-life balance tips and resources" href="http://www.modernmami.com/tag/work-life-balance">work-life balance</a></strong> may find it right up  her alley. <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0801475856?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0801475856">Workplace Flexibility</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0801475856" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></em> brings together 16 essays  authored by leading experts in economics, demography, political science,  law, sociology, anthropology, and management. They examine existing  business practices and public policy regarding flexibility in the United  States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The book presents a compelling  argument for voluntary adoption of best flexibility practices that are a  win-win for both the employer and the employee.</p>
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<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dslow%2520cooker%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Slow Cooker</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fnoss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dslow%2520cooker%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2359" title="Slow Cooker" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/41PeMPRGE4L._SS500_-300x300.jpg" alt="Slow Cooker" width="300" height="300" /></a>I know first-hand how hard it can  be to put dinner on the table on busy weeknights, when you&#8217;ve had a long  day at work and just want to relax yourself. I received a slow cooker  for Christmas, and have found it useful on several occasions for cooking  meals while away. Some women may not want a kitchen appliance as a  gift, but there are those who will appreciate having a slow cooker in  the house to help with the daily dinner rush.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5NWAC?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000S5NWAC">Subscription to  Working Mother Magazine</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000S5NWAC" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5NWAC?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000S5NWAC"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2363" title="Working Mother Magazine" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/51bKZYDaioL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" alt="Working Mother Magazine" width="230" height="230" /></a>A good magazine subscription can  make for a great gift. Many women enjoy browsing through magazines for  new ideas, tips, and information. As the title indicates, this magazine is tailored for the  working mother.</p>
<h3 style="margin-top: 6em;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb%5Fsb%5Fss%5Fc%5F1%5F10%26field-keywords%3Dsmartphone%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dwireless-phones%26sprefix%3Dsmart%2520phon&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Smart Phone</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
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<p>Smart phones can be very useful for  a working mother. She may find that she&#8217;s able to <strong><a id="tg4s" title="Use a Smart Phone to Help Balance Life and Increase  Productivity" href="http://www.modernmami.com/wahm/smart-phone-productivity/">increase productivity using a smart phone</a></strong> and  balance the home and work life better.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSA3EM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002BSA3EM">Wii Fit Plus</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002BSA3EM" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSA3EM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002BSA3EM"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2103" title="wii fit plus" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wii-fit-plus-300x225.jpg" alt="wii fit plus" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>I love my <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BSA3EM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002BSA3EM">Wii Fit Plus</a></strong> and  use it to exercise, relax, and have fun. I like that I can use it in a  variety of ways depending on my mood and that I can even play alongside  my baby girl. This might actually become more of a family gift, but mom  will appreciate it too.</p>
<h3><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X0BTNM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002X0BTNM">Spa Gift Card</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=modernmami-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002X0BTNM" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></h3>
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<p>Of course, you can <em>never </em>go  wrong with a gift card so your special lady can get away for a bit and <strong><a id="okaj" title="Simple Tips for Squeezing Me Time into Your Busy Life" href="http://www.modernmami.com/life/get-me-time-alone/">get some  me time</a></strong>. Treat her to a massage, facial, or just some relax time  with a <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X0BTNM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=modernmami-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002X0BTNM">spa gift card</a></strong> and she&#8217;ll definitely be happy!</p>
<p><em>What  is your favorite <strong>Mother&#8217;s Day gift</strong> to give those special women  in your life?</em></p>
<div style="font-size: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoliosis/3518952678/">[top photo source]</a><br />
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<p><em>Disclosure: Links to products are Amazon.com affiliate links.</em></p>
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		<title>Win a Wii and Wii Fit Plus Bundle!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Disclosure: As a Nintendo Brand Enthusiast through Brand About Town, I received a copy of the Wii Fit™ Plus game and the opportunity to host a Wii Fit Plus yoga party free of charge. No other compensation received. In addition, Nintendo has given me a Wii™ system and the Wii Fit Plus bundle (Balance Board™ [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><em>Disclosure: As a Nintendo Brand Enthusiast through Brand About Town, I received a copy of the Wii Fit™ Plus game and the opportunity to host a Wii Fit Plus yoga party free of charge. No other compensation received. In addition, Nintendo has given me a Wii™ system and the Wii Fit Plus bundle (Balance Board™ &amp; game) which I am giving away for this contest.</em></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2103" title="wii fit plus" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wii-fit-plus.jpg" alt="wii fit plus" width="480" height="360" /></p>
<p>A few months ago, a few of my friends and even some family, got together on a Sunday morning and headed downtown to have a <strong><em>Wii Fit™ Plus</em> yoga party</strong>. This was my first duty as a <strong><em>Wii Fit Plus</em> Brand Enthusiast</strong>. It&#8217;s such a hard job. I swear. Ok, fine, I can&#8217;t lie. I just get to have fun and bring you along with me for the ride.</p>
<p>I wasn&#8217;t sure what to expect since all I had been told was that we&#8217;d have a yoga session and get to learn about the new features of <em><a rel="nofollow" href="http://wiifit.com/">Wii Fit Plus</a></em>. I already owned <em>Wii Fit™</em> and loved it, so I was excited to get together with friends and do some yoga together. When I arrived, I started giggling like a school girl when I saw this:</p>
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<p>My husband rolled his eyes so far up that I&#8217;m surprised they didn&#8217;t get stuck in the back of his head. My mom on the other hand, giggled along with me. She&#8217;s awesome.</p>
<p>Once inside, I couldn&#8217;t help but keep smiling. The set-up was NICE! There were cushions, yoga mats, and 10 TV/<em>Wii Fit</em> stations with each one having a Buddha statue and candle underneath. It was very peaceful and soothing and the party hadn&#8217;t even started. There were also the most adorable fruit smoothies in shot glasses, which was good because many hadn&#8217;t eaten breakfast. The guests, I mean. Not me. {ahem}</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2108" title="wii-party-smoothies" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wii-party-smoothies.jpg" alt="wii-party-smoothies" width="482" height="320" /></p>
<p>Our party started with an awesome trainer guiding us through the new options of <em>Wii Fit Plus </em>and later showing us some yoga poses that we&#8217;d try out as a group. What I love is that you can now <a rel="nofollow" href="http://wiifit.com/my-wii-fit-plus/">create your own exercise routine</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://wiifit.com/my-wii-fit-plus/#calorie-check">track your calorie burning</a>, and customize your workout based on what you ate. Then we broke out into partners.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We saluted the sun.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44065003@N07/4108789089/in/set-72157622815432706/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2110" title="Saluting the Sun" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/4108789089_006119ea6f.jpg" alt="Saluting the Sun" width="483" height="363" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We were trees.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44065003@N07/4109555628/in/set-72157622815432706/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2114" title="Tree pose" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/4109555628_911accc222.jpg" alt="Tree pose" width="483" height="362" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We were warriors.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44065003@N07/4109559502/in/set-72157622815432706/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2115" title="Warrior Pose" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/4109559502_048a03a1cc.jpg" alt="Warrior Pose" width="483" height="362" /></a></p>
<p>After a break for lunch, we had a chance to play the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://wiifit.com/training/training-plus.html">new balance games</a>. I love love love the Rhythm Kung Fu and Rhythm Parade games. I also like the multiplayer function that&#8217;s now available. Add some <em>mimosas </em>to the party and we definitely had a fun time trying to <em>balance </em>ourselves.</p>
<p>It was a lot of fun and all who attended had a great time. We all want to know when we can have another party! <img src='http://www.modernmami.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Oh, and did I forget to mention that all attendees received their very own <em>Wii Fit Plus</em> bundle? Imagine their surprise when the boxes came out!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44065003@N07/4108800505/in/set-72157622815432706/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2118" title="Group" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/4108800505_c70ecb9d28.jpg" alt="Group" width="483" height="362" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brandabouttown.com/">Brand About Town</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nintendo.com/">Nintendo</a> for the awesome party and opportunity to share with friends and family! The trainer and entire team were wonderful and need to come to my house to make sure I work out regularly. Just saying.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44065003@N07/4109567834/in/set-72157622815432706/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2119" title="Me with Nintendo Team and Trainers" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/4109567834_37a70eabcb.jpg" alt="Me with Nintendo Team and Trainers" width="483" height="362" /></a></p>
<p>Now for your very own fun!</p>
<h3>Giveaway</h3>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2125" title="wii-fit-plus-wii-contest" src="http://www.modernmami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/wii-fit-plus-wii-contest.jpg" alt="wii-fit-plus-wii-contest" width="483" height="184" /></p>
<p>You too have a chance at trying out the new <em>Wii Fit Plus</em> and its features! One of you can win <em>not only</em> the <strong><em>Wii Fit Plus</em> bundle with a board, but also a Wii SYSTEM</strong>. The winner will receive <strong>both</strong>. That&#8217;s right ladies and gentlemen&#8230;LOVE ME! <img src='http://www.modernmami.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Find out how to enter&#8230;<span id="more-2101"></span></p>
<p><strong>How to Enter </strong></p>
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<li>If you’d like to enter this contest, leave a comment answering the question: &#8220;<strong><em>How will you fit some  fit  in with Wii Fit Plus from Nintendo?</em></strong>&#8220;</li>
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<p><strong>All entries must be in by Monday, April 5 at 11:59 pm EST. </strong>The winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be notified via email. (Please be sure to provide a valid email address with your entry so I can contact you.)</p>
<p><strong>Additional Contest Rules</strong></p>
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<li>The prize will be awarded together as one gift to include (1) Wii system and (1) Wii Fit Plus to a single individual.</li>
<li>Contest is only open to U.S. residents over the age of 18.</li>
<li>Contest is not open to my family members and/or Nintendo employees.</li>
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