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Independence Building Boredom Busters

In our house there are a few “bad” words that the kids are absolutely and completely forbidden to say, like “I hate,” “I can’t,” and “I’m bored.” But that doesn’t mean they don’t ever say say it - in other creative ways - or feel that way when we don’t have scheduled activities. How do […]

{Review} Amazon Prime Now

The joke around here is that our house could double as a shipping facility with all the packages continuously coming in and going out. But after heading back to work full-time, the freedom to shop in person just isn’t a luxury I enjoy anymore, so I am completely unapologetic about my dependency on online shopping and […]

Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts

If you thought DIY Batik Shirts were difficult to make - like I did before we tried this new activity - you are so wrong! Making Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts is actually super easy, super fun, and super cheap, especially if you already have glue and painting supplies handy. This is the perfect weekend activity you can […]

DIY Memory Box Display

We just returned from one of our summer vacations and oh how much we will miss the good times together. To capture our memories, one of the things we do is a bedtime ritual called, “Review the Holiday,” where we recount the highlights of our vacation. A hands-on way to cement our happy memories is with […]

Easy Homemade Play Town

Glitter, upcycling, and independent play: these are a few of my favorite things. When we received a box brimming with Glitter Glue, Painters Markers, School Glue and Glue Sticks from Elmer’s last weekend, I knew EXACTLY what we would do - get our craft on and create a homemade play town with items straight from […]

Top Ten Tips For Disneyland With Preschoolers

After our maiden voyage to Disneyland was such a magical success, we can’t wait to visit again. Short and sweet, here are our Top Ten Tips for Disneyland With Preschoolers. Don’t forget to check out our detailed post on Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers, with tips on when to visit the park, what attractions not to […]

Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers

Disneyland is truly the happiest place on Earth. I hadn’t visited the park since 1987, so I was excited to take the kids (4 and 5 years old) on their maiden voyage, but I had no idea how absolutely magical the experience would be. Watching the children’s hearts nearly explode with joy was the best part […]

Easy Kitchen Math: Counting By Tens

Keeping the kids occupied (meaning, not putting them in front of the TV and making sure they’re safe and not killing one another) while we prep dinner is sometimes challenging for us. A fun way to turn what can be a difficult time into an opportunity for learning is this simple Counting by Tens math […]

The Outlaw Mom (TM) Blog’s posts, activities, photographs, and articles have been published on a number of media properties, including the following:

PBS Parents - Food Coloring Tie Dye
Red Tricycle - Whimsical Under the Sea Birthday Party Ideas
BlogHer (syndicated) - How to Deal with Pinsecurity
Mamapedia - A Mother’s Love is the Best Love
WhattoExpect.com - Jar of Hearts
DailyBuzzMoms - 9×9 November Challenge: Thanksgiving Table & Decor Winner; DailyBuzz Moms Top 9 for A Green Home: Recycled Paper Ornaments; Best of the Independent Web: Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice Baby Shower; Twenty Four Family Holiday Activity Ideas; Too Much Television Is Awesome For Your Kids; A Mother’s Love is the Best Love; A Happy Day for Mothers; Egg Carton Boat; and several more
eHow - How to Throw a Special Agent Oso Birthday Party
Palo Alto Menlo Park Parents’ Club (PAMP) - The Facts About Maternity Leave

We have worked with or have been sponsored by numerous leadings brands, including:

Artterro (Eco Art Kits for Kids)
Kiwi Crate (Craft Kits for Kids)
Little Passports (Geography Kits for Kids)
Elmer’s (Craft)
Duncan Hines (Food)
Ecce Panis (Food)
Kraft (Food)
La Romanella (Food)
Peet’s Coffee (Food)
Skinny Cow (Food)
Colgate (Dental)
RedEnvelope (Gifts)
LiveOn (Photo)
Minted (Photo)
Shutterfly (Photo)
Eco Fashions (Clothing)
GrUVyWear (Clothing)
Greenworks (Green Cleaning)
Method (Green Cleaning)
Pine-Sol (Cleaning)
Macy’s (Department Store)
Walgreen’s (Drugstore)
Target (Superstore)
WalMart (Superstore)
Draeger’s (Grocery Store)
Smart N’ Final (Grocery Store)
Arrowhead (Bottled Water: Eco-Campaign)
Tervis (Beverage Containers)
Andrews McMeel Publishing (Publishing)
What To Expect.com (Media/Publishing)
American Express - Serve (Financial Services)
Visa - V.Me (Financial Services)

Our recipes have been published on various corporate and brand websites, including:

Peet’s Coffee
First Street (Smart N’ Final brand)

It has been an honor to be a guest blogger or interviewed on these sites:

Salt & Nectar - The Good Mother: Selfless or Selfish?
How to Nest for Less - Stained Glass Cookies
The Golden Gleam - 5 Ways to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
Childhood Beckons - Sensory Play for Little Feet
Crayon Freckles - In Her Shoes
Play Dr. Mom - The ABCs of Outlaw Mom
Kitchen Counter Chronicles - Kitchen Counter Confidential (Halloween)

We are so lucky to be featured, honored, and mentioned in the blogging community by so many fabulous blogs, including the ones listed below, and many more: