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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #17

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

Facebook Follow-Up Friday Poop and Party Edition

 

One of the most entertaining things about writing a weekly wrap-up is seeing how the Facebook updates and blog posts shake down and flow together. We love to find a common thread for these follow-ups but we never go into a week planning a theme; we just have to look in the rear view mirror and see what happened. You know, like when you swerve to miss a chipmunk and you look back praying there isn’t a bloody mess? Well anyway, for this week the common thread is seriously “Poop and Party.” See if you agree.

Happenings on Facebook

Posting this graphic:

Buying Toilet Paper

Click here to see the comments.

Led to this discussion:

I put up a funny graphic about toilet paper this morning. A reader commented about some people using cloth squares instead because of the fear of the chemicals in toilet paper.
I must get your opinions:
How do you feel about reusable toilet paper?

I’m sharing a link to an article that is very balanced about the pros and cons. Family Cloths: Reusable Toilet Wipes, Gross or Great? Discuss.

Click here to see the hilarious discussion. Things like “Hell NO!” may have been muttered more than once. Even many fans of cloth diapers couldn’t get on board with this. We were wondering who had enough time in their lives to wash, dry, and snap back together this Etsy roll. Our toilet paper spindles are left empty enough of the time as it is.

Source: etsy.com via Sisterhood on Pinterest

 

So  you see the poop, but where’s the party?

Finding the Funny!

The party is going on at Finding the Funny! There’s still time to link up your own humorous post or just scroll around for something to brighten your day. You know what brightened Ellen’s day? Avoiding this disaster:

The Toddler Weapons of Mass Destruction

 

But what’s a party without gifts?

Well how about a chance to win a Custom Facebook Cover made by the fabulous graphic designer Sara at Cormier Creative? That would give your blog or even your personal Facebook page a boost.

 

Cormier Creative Giveaway

Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. (And be sure to visit Sara at Cormier Creative!) Giveaway ends on Sunday, June 16 at midnight.

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If it’s a party, you need cake!

Try Ellen’s Nutella Pound Cake. You will not be disappointed.

 

This is Where We Put the “And” in “Poop and Party”

We laid it out there in our new post: We Hate Baby Shower Games.

We Hate Baby Shower Games - Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

We even introduced a few more games of our own. Let’s us know if you think they are kaka or crazy good.

 

We’ve Found Bloggers to Love Who See the Humor in Poop Too

Science of Parenthood is our new blog crush. Created by Norine and Jessica, their tagline says it all – “Because raising kids defies all reason, logic and most of the laws of the universe.” Go check them out. There  are more illustrations where this one came from. They have a whole The Scoop On … Poop (And Other Potty-Related Things) Pinterest board.

Ending on a Party Note

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While you’re checking people out on the party scene, we recommend you follow us, too. You can squeeze it in before going to the store for more toilet paper.

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Facebook Follow-up Friday #16

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

Facebook Followup Friday Recommendation Rally

If your school year has not ended already, the time is drawing near. And that time is BUSY. We wish we could gift you with secretaries, chefs, party planners, and personal shoppers to make your lives easier, but let’s be real. If we had access to that kind of help we would be keeping it for ourselves. So how about some handy recommendations instead? It’s almost the least we can do.

Recommended Gifts

Don’t have an end of year gift for those special teachers? We have some easy suggestions right here.

Terrific Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

Recommended Reading

Erin wrote a beautiful letter to her son for his sixteenth birthday. He appreciated it and so will you.

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Speaking of good reading, did you catch our summer book recommendations? There is something for most tastes on this list. Pick up a few for your beach bag or Kindle today.

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Recommended For Your Health

May has been Skin Cancer Awareness month. Please read our post Stop Skin Cancer Because You Can. We want you around to share our funny.

Skin Cancer Sucks - Early Diagnosis is Key

Recommended To Tickle Your Funny Bone

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Recommended Exercise Routine

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Recommended For Your Belly

Wondering what to have for dinner this weekend? How about some scrumptious wings? A recommendation never tasted so good. And seriously, they’re baked so it’s not ironic at all that we posted them after an exercise funny.

 

Recommended Around The Web

A great blog.

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Erin guest posted over at Three Things For Mom. This blog is the brainchild of Lauren Warner who writes her own blog, Sipping Lemonade. In quick, bite-sized blog posts, Three Things for Mom looks at the same three topics (a truth, a tip & a find) through the eyes of guest mom bloggers. It really is a great way to discover new writers and pick up some simple truths about Motherhood, share tips, and learn about some great finds.  See what Erin had to say.

A great blogging idea.

While we could sit here and list wonderful blogs on the rise to follow, Kim of Let Me Start By Saying already did so for us in her post Today Everybody Wins. Including Me.  She believes in the power of being nice and so do we. Here’s to the power of sharing and caring.

Okay, we can’t resist.

Kim’s idea is so good, we have to recommend someone ourselves. Something Clever 2.0 is a witty, sharp writer who deserves a Facebook “Like” from you. Click here to make it happen.

And while you’re feeling generous, we recommend you follow us, too. Pretty please.

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Facebook Follow-Up #15

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

Facebook Followup Friday Get in My Belly

We are so ready to get our summer on, and we are NOT just talking about the  flip-flops, vacations, and poolside cocktails either. Nothing beats summer eats! Bar-B-Qs, fresh salads, and anything off the grill are on the menu. To that end, we were talking food this week.

We shared some recipes

Ellen’s Watermelon Salsa

All of our friends celebrate the season that lets Ellen bring this to every occasion. You’ll be the hit of the next pool party with this one!

Sisterhood Watermelon Salsa

Erin’s Lazy Girl’s Greek Dip

Nothing says summer like dishes that can be pulled together in about 20 minutes. This will be a go to recipe all summer long. Healthy, delicious, nutritious. YUM!

Greek Dip

And Erin’s Lazy Girl’s Black Bean Dip

You know what? Be a hero and just make a double batch.

You know what? Be a hero and just make a double batch.

And then chicken, chicken, and some MORE CHICKEN!

Chicken will never be boring again. Seriously, there are a lot of chicken recipes in here! Click Away!

Wiiner Winner Chicken Recipes for Dinner!

But it wasn’t all just about food.

We shared about our Mother’s Days.

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And we gave you even more books to check out!

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 And then there was this funny ecard you all loved!

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Hopefully, one of these dishes will solve your What-do-I-bring-to-the-holiday-party dilemmas.

Are you in The Sisterhood yet? We always have room for a whole gaggle more. Just one click of the badge and you’ll be hanging with us in no time.

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Have a Great Holiday Weekend!

-Ellen and Erin

 

 

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #14

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

mama mia edition

Mama Mia! This week we talked about being moms a lot. Not all that surprising because we began the week with the Mother of all holidays, but still. We usually keep our uterus-toting, estrogen-pumping ways on the down-low.

Seriously though, we hope that each and every one of you had a lovely Sunday. Whether your morning was mostly runny eggs and homemade cards culminating into a day that looked pretty much like every other day or one where your family got their shizz together and made you queen for a day, we hope you all had a chance to sit back and marvel at this job we call Motherhood.

We sure did. This week in The Sisterhood, we  . . .

Partied Like Rock Stars

Sort of.

We told you just how lucky our moms are to have us! And you all LOVED this, so you must be equally legendary in your own right. Rock on!

high five Mom

Then we imagined what our band names would be.

If Moms Formed Rock Bands

Then we brought out the chips and salsa and Sour Patch Kids, because. . .

We ended the week with 4,100 Followers! 

So we shared an card you all loved to show you that we love you just for who you are!

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Maybe it’s because we made sure that you got a good gift for Mother’s Day with our  . . .

Pintershit Mother's Day Anti Gift Guide

Whatever the reason. . .

Thanks for being here! Stick around!

Then we offered some stellar recommendations for your summer reading. . .

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Then we shared some wonderful stuff from other Moms on the webz. . .

Starting with Kim Bongiorno at Let Me Start By Saying. She is having a great giveaway to celebrate reaching 10,000 fans on Facebook. If you aren’t already a fan, you should be. She is one of the nicest, most talented bloggers. If you’re already a fan, you know what we we’re talking about. So head on over there, check her out, and join in the fun.

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Then we shared this pitch perfect card from Tara at You Know It Happens at Your House Too. If you haven’t checked out her funny blog, well, you are missing something. Doesn’t this card just sell itself?

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And then we shared The Pregnancy Game version of Would You Rather from Hilary at The HillJean: Because my Life is Fascinating. We think you’ll love her blog’s mix of cynical and sweet as much as we do. Check out this funny, but painfully real game. She is right there with you in the trenches, are we right?

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Overall it was the perfect week to celebrate Moms.

So we’ll leave you with your FAVORITE Facebook post from this week.

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Have you joined The Sisterhood yet? No worries. We always have room for one more. Just one click of the badge and you’ll be hanging with us in no time.

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Have a Great Weekend!

-Ellen and Erin

 

 

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #13

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

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 The Lucky Duck Edition

This is our 13th Facebook Follow-Up Friday! We are aware that no good usually comes from the marriage of Friday and the number 13, but things are different here in The Sisterhood.  We have got your back and for that you are one lucky duck, er, follower.

We are always at the ready with. . .

Some Great Advice

And this one could save your life. Ellen’s shared a PSA reminding everyone to have a skin cancer check, because May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and, oh yeah, this is probably the easiest piece of preventive medicine you can do. Make your appointment today!

Please click on this graphic to Pin it to spread the word!

 

 

And . . .

New Pintershit!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve got the Mother of all Pintershits with this Anti-Guide to Gift-Giving. We are here to keep you on the right side of your Mom’s affection, so heed this advice.  We are also here for some laughs and this piece is sure to tickle your funny bone . . . if it doesn’t scare the bejeezus out of you.

Pintershit Mother's Day Anti Gift Guide

And . . .

We Weren’t the Only Ones Celebrating Mother’s Day With a Blog Post

Because this is your lucky day, we’ve rounded them up for your reading pleasure.

10 Bad Mother’s Day Gifts for 2013 by Susan of Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva

Real Moms Magazine Mother’s Day Edition by Kim of Let Me Start By Saying

The Top Ten Reasons We ALL Need a Mom by Anna of Random Handprints

What She REALLY Wants for Mother’s Day by Toulouse and Tonic

Ten Things I Really F’ing Want for Mother’s Day by Karen of Baby Sideburns

Celebrating Together by Underachiever’s Guide to Being a Domestic Goddess

PSA: Spend Mother’s Day Without Your Kids by Stephanie of Ooph

A Game for Moms: Would You Rather by Hilljean of Because My Life is Fascinating

And to take this into another dimension, we’re including a wrap-up from My Life and Kids of Anna’s favorite Mother’s Day posts . . . and she included us! So, here is us looking at her looking at us looking at her: All Things Mother’s Day.

 

And . . .

Memes You All Loved

Coffee and alcohol in one meme. Can you say SUPER-lucky???

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A meme that just nails it and drives the point home! Score!

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And because Mother’s Day is Sunday, a meme that tells it like it is.

i don't love mommy

 

And we were lucky too because there are more of you to love!

We ended this week with over 4000 fans!

Thank you, welcome, and go catch up on anything you may have missed!

Not yet a fan? No worries. We always have room for one more. Just one click of the badge and you’ll be hanging with The Sisterhood.

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-Ellen and Erin

 

 

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #12

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

The eclectic Edition

 The Eclectic Edition

This is our Pollyanna way of saying that this week we were all over the place. While it may be tempting to judge us as we sprinted from here to there and everywhere, just remember that we were always here for you . . .

With Great Ideas

Procrastinators, slackers, and uber-busy moms were loving on us as we shared some last minute Teacher Appreciation gift ideas!  If you missed the memo that National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7th,  click over to our post at Home Made Simple. We’ve got your back AND some great ideas to make your life easier.

Terrific Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

And . . .

Cool Places to Hang Out and Link Up

We love being one of the hosts of Finding the Funny—one of the best places to connect with other writers and reconnect with your funny bone. We even threw in a bonus graphic about our Mom Taxis this time in the spirit of fun and funny.

This pretty much captures it. Good ahead, click on it to really appreciate the accuracy.

Click on it to really appreciate the accuracy.

And . . .

New Pintershit!

Everybody LOVES our Pintershit series! This post put the ow in ME-OW! We took down some of the creepiest cat crap on the webz. You can’t un-see this, but you can’t not look. After reading this post, you will understand just how catcrap crazy people can be.

Catcrap Crazy Pintershit - Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms

And . . .

Our Love of Keens

Months ago, we wrote a post about our KEENs complete with hilarious video meltdown. The KEEN company found that post and put us and our picture on their blog. We couldn’t be happier!

A photo like this just doesn't happen.

A photo like this just doesn’t happen.

And . . .

Memes You All Loved

Who doesn’t love a little Mad Hatter? Apparently, you ALL do! This one was on fire.

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Everyone loved this one poking fun at a pitfall of being short.

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But the hands down favorite was this musing about mothers and daughters. Just in time for Mother’s Day.

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And because we were here for you with the funny and the sweet, there were more of you to love!

We ended this week with over 3900 fans!

Thank you, welcome, and go catch up on anything you may have missed!

Not yet a fan? No worries. We always have room for one more. Just one click of the badge and you’ll be hanging with The Sisterhood.

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-Ellen and Erin

 

 

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #11

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

 

The WTH to Gross to Tender Edition

We did a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week although without the evil overtones. Alright, maybe it was more like a chimera. . . or maybe yin and yang. Well anyway, we took you from the depths of WTH moved on to gross and then whisked you to the heights of tenderness. Does your neck hurt from the whiplash? We firmly stand by the disclaimer: All’s fair in love and blogging.

For starters, we began the week talking about vaginal spelunking.

Ellen was In The Powder Room with her guest post Your Vagtastic Vagina Is Not A Black Hole.

See what we mean by WTH?

A Tale From The Gyn Front Lines by Ellen

 

Ellen’s Refrigerator

So how do you follow up a post about finding things in vaginas? Apparently by trotting out what you find in your fridge. This is where we crossed over into gross.

Just click the picture to see all of the guesses. They are hilarious!

Just click the picture to see all of the guesses. They are hilarious!

 

Spoiler alert!

Fondant Mystery 1

 

Just to keep moving on the Classy Train:

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Let’s swing this around from gross to tongue in cheek:

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Speaking of tongue in cheek, The Sensible Sisterhood Summer Camp was featured on Bonbon Break!

The Sensible Sisterhood Summer Camp

 

To transition to tender, let’s take a baby step towards useful:

Ever wonder how we create our cool pictures and graphics? Anna of My Life and Kids has your answer!

 

Thanks to Erin, we’re finally swinging this to tender:

Adolescents, Autism, and the Amazing Power of Teamwork

With kids, anything can happen. Autism adds another element to the mix. Witness an inspiring group of track athletes help a teammate with autism.

Adolescents, Autism, and the Amzing Power of Teamwork

 

Finally, we celebrated 3700 Facebook Followers!

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Not yet a fan? We are boarding all new comers now. Just click the badge and then move along to your seat as quickly as possible.

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #10

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

 

The Literary Edition

 

Enter our Giveaway for a copy of I Just Want To Pee Alone signed by Susan of Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva!

This book is a compilation of essays on Motherhood from some of our most favorite bloggers on the web. We wish this had been around when we were new moms, but we’re sure glad it’s around now! This book is hilarious, tender, true and a reassurance that imperfection is normal.

Giveaway runs until Midnight Monday, April 22, 2013

Winner randomly chosen by Random.org.

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We love books here in The Sisterhood, and apparently our followers do too. They loved some ecards we shared like. . .

The One Where We Quiet the Crazy Talk

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Or. . .

The One Where We Admit Our REAL Problem

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 Or. . .

The One Where We Reveal How Nerd Girls Date

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And we couldn’t help but give you. . .

 Motherhood By the Book

Where we give you ten stages of Motherhood with the classic and children’s literature that best describes each one.

This post might break from the book theme, but it is darn good reading.

5 Reasons You Should Take a Break From Your Kids. Bye Mom Guilt!

Mommy guilt. If a mother’s love stretches to the moon and back, her guilt zooms to Andromeda, twists itself into an origami sippy cup, snaps back to earth and smothers her like a smelly lovey blanket. Well, today is the day The Sisterhood is kicking that odiferous guilt quilt to the curb.

5 Reasons You Should Take A Break From Your Kids

 

Love Books As Much As We Do?

In The Sisterhood, a fist bump looks like this: Just click the button!

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Facebook Follow-Up Friday #9

Because Facebook doesn’t show all of our followers all of the awesomeness all of the time we have . . .

 The “Spring Shiver” Edition

Here’s a laugh and a cringe:

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Okay, here’s one to take away the cringe:

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Maybe the haunted house talk still gave you a shiver?

Ok, this one is JUST about Spring minus the shiver. Well, on second thought, spring cleaning does make us cringe.

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Let’s give you one more cringe:

Can you believe these nails? Exactly how does bathroom time work for this woman? And more importantly HOW could we have missed this one for our Pintershit: The Nail Polish Edition? If you haven’t read this post you really should because you’re like one of two people on the internet who hasn’t.

 

Thank you Alison of Writing, Wishing for pointing this out to us. In turn, we would like to point out that if you have never visited her blog, you are missing a lot. She is versatile, funny, tender, smart, and just a darn good writer.

Our Posts:

9 Mom Superpowers Plus Our Kryptonite

Hmmm, maybe we shouldn’t have revealed our kryptonite. Regrets.

9 Mom Superpowers Plus Our Kryptonite

The Sensible Sisterhood Summer Camp

You cannot miss this post. We even cracked ourselves up.

The Sensible Sisterhood Summer Camp

Where we were on the web:

Kelley of Kelley’s Breakroom spilled Erin’s purse for the internet to see. It’s only fair since Ellen exposed her soul, we mean purse, the other week. I think we can all agree that Erin has superb hygiene.

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Seriously, Kelley’s Break Room is hilarious:

Check out her post. Ellen likes to call it justification for keeping every textbook she has ever owned.

This post is for all of those people out there who throw stuff away left and right, which sometimes includes, like, really important stuff belonging to someone else. Flowchart included.

We’ll leave you with this recipe:

You may not think crockpot when you think spring, but aren’t you busier than ever? This recipe is healthy, fast, and warm weather easy. Just think, no heating up the oven.

Healthy French Country Crockpot Chicken

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A Big Ol’ Sisterhood Shout-Out To Our Facebook Fans!

3300 fans

 Not yet a Fan? One click will fix that!

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