Entries Categorized as 'Information'

Mom Squad Readers Recommend: Family Dentists

Date June 25, 2008

It has taken us forever to find a family dentist that we love. We found one, then he moved, and we didn’t connect with his replacement. So the search continued. For the past year, we have been going to Dr Jeffrey Lineberry’s Office in Boone, and we LOVE it there!

The hygienists are [...]

We Now Have a Weekly Email Subscription Option

Date May 28, 2008

Several of you said you wanted to have a choice between daily and weekly email subscriptions. Ask and you shall receive!
There is now a form for weekly emails, and a link to subscribe to daily updates. Remember, though, if you choose the weekly option, you’ll need to visit the site to [...]

Children’s Product Recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Date April 17, 2008

A friend at my MOPS meeting today suggested I add toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission on the Mom Squad. It’s a great idea, so I added a section on the sidebar that will be continually updated with recall information. You can click on any of the titles to see [...]

The Scoop on Changing Tables

Date April 10, 2008

There’s nothing worse than being in a store or restaurant, and having your toddler give you a smelly, runny, surprise! Wait - there is something worse! Having no changing table in the place!
Many of you thought it would be neat to have a reference of places with changing tables in the High Country, [...]

Rock the Mom Vote!

Date April 3, 2008

If you could ask our local candidates for public office any question about their positions or experience, what would it be?
I’m planning to compile a questionnaire for our local candidates in the 2008 elections. I’d like to include general questions, and those that are of specific interest to moms. I might not [...]

Daylight Savings Time Starts Tonight!

Date March 8, 2008

Remember to set your clocks forward tonight when you go to bed! Don’t be an hour late for church tomorrow!
One more step closer to Spring!!Click here to take the poll on the sidebar. What ages are your children?

HC Mom Squad News and Posting Schedule

Date March 2, 2008

I loved hearing your feedback about what you’d like to see here on the High Country Mom Squad. Always feel free to send me your ideas or contributions. I’ve worked out a tentative posting schedule to help me stay organized and consistent.

Monday: Sponsor Spotlight (when we have one)
Tuesday: Tasty Tuesday: Reader Submitted Recipes, and [...]

Advertise on the High Country Mom Squad

Date March 1, 2008

The High Country Mom Squad has a high standard of quality for our sponsorship partners, and we reserve the right to exclude sponsors which we could not recommend wholeheartedly to families.In our first month, we have about 120 email subscribers, and an avg of 148 page views per day, and we are continuing to grow! [...]

Upcoming Events and Breaking News

Date February 27, 2008

This page will be updated as new events come to my attention, so check back often. If you know of an event we should include, Email Sarah!March 13-22: Boone Mall Children’s Consignment Sale
March 14-16 @ 7 PM nightly, 4PM Sunday Matinee: : Extravagant Grace, Portrait of Lovea, an Easter presentation at Mount Vernon Baptist [...]

Momapalooza ~ Day 5: Live Jazz to Benefit Uganda!

Date February 22, 2008

Are we having fun yet? Enter all these giveaways until Sunday!

Day 1: Laura Kaufman CDs
Day 2: Creative Memories from Paula
Day 3: Suddenly Showing
Day 4: Maggie Farrington Photography
Day 5: Change the World Benefit Concert
Day 6: Blimpie Soups and Sandwiches

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You may have seen and heard local jazz musician Todd Wright, and his quartet playing smooth music [...]