Halloween: A Trick or a Treat?

Halloween: A Trick or a Treat?

“Papa!” the kids say to my dad excitedly, “what are you going to be for Halloween??” My dad looks at me incredulously. He isn’t really a costume guy. But his quizzical look is more due to the fact that it’s… June 28. Really, it’s never too early to get your costume figured out, if only to have time to change your mind several more times. My love for Halloween has gone up exponentially since…Continue reading »

Magical Moms: I Don’t Know How She Does It

Magical Moms: I Don’t Know How She Does It

A story of a mom of two trying to keep it all together. I’m an expert. At least in the “trying” part. Just yesterday I showed my daughter how to put on her soccer socks by putting my hand all the way to the end, crunching it up and pulling it on in one fell swoop. She looked up an me and said “Mom, you are the master of tricks.” Ain’t that the…Continue reading »

Movers and Shakers of the Month

Kudos to our most active new members of the month. These ladies are the movers and shakers of SkinnyScoop, the connectors and “go to” women in their circles and beyond. We are delighted you to have you, as are the other women on our site! Tara F. of Ontario Jill E. of Virginia Jewel H. …Continue reading »

Who needs a little recognition? YOU DO!

Who needs a little recognition?  YOU DO!

Recognition & Rewards Rewards. One of the things we really want to do at SkinnyScoop is reward women for their influence (i.e. sharing great ideas).  So we created “Expert Badges” for each category within SkinnyScoop.  You earn these Expert Badges when other members mark your answer or comment as “useful.” Are You Really an Expert? …Continue reading »