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Moomette's Magnificents

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WAHM Tips, Product Reviews, Personal musings and Observations of a Baby Boomer Grandmother from New England, transitioning into retirement and reinventing a second career as a WAHM. Paralegal by day, Blogger & Virtual Assistant by night. Reflections of the trials & tribulations of being a Wife, Mom, Grandmom, Mentor, Boutique eBiz owner.

Although meant to be informative, I am known to Hot-Flash, Rant & Rave on both my blogs. My Baby Boomer privilege status after all these years gives me the right to do so! So hang on to your hats ~ you'll be in for a ride!

Moomette's Magnificents is where I share WAHM, Product Reviews, Social Networking tips and Personal Musings.

I offer Product Reviews for the whole family from the perspective of a Baby Boomer Grandmom who's "Been Around the Block."
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I try to update my sites at least every other day to keep things fresh and interesting!

50+ is the new 30 ~ try to keep up with me! Ask AARP!

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2007

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http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog

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A "little" About Me, so you'll know who I am.... My name is Cindi, and I’m a Mid-Life Baby-Boomer wife of over 30 years; mom of 2 grown daughters; and have 2 young grandchildren. I’m a native of New England, and live in an historic small town in Connecticut.My interests include Vintage Collectibles, shopping and of course, writing!

I started blogging in late 2007 to share my experiences as a WAHM, and have really grown to enjoy meeting new friends from all over the globe. Originally I had hoped to promote my eBiz through the blog, as well as to share information with my friends.

I'm the author of Moomette's Magnificents blog which covers e-commerce, Networking, eBiz, Bonanzle, Parenting and Grandparenting tips. My blog was recently voted and honored as Top 10 WAHM Blogs by Sparkplugging for 2008.

I also offer Product Reviews from the viewpoint of an experienced Baby Boomer Mom and Grandmom "who's been around the block."

Additionally, I talk about the personal musings and observations of a Baby Boomer Grandmother from New England, transitioning into retirement and reinventing a second career as a WAHM. Reflections of the trials & tribulations of being a Wife, Mom, Grandmom, Mentor, Boutique eBiz owner. Family, Women's & Social Issues, Politics ~ Whatever comes to mind. Hot-Flashing at it's finest.

I love to cook & share Recipes & Kitchen tips at my new blog, Moomettesgram's Favorite Recipes

As a Freelance writer, I'm a Type-A Mom Editor of Type-A Mom 50-Something Moms, Contributing Editor at Frugal WAHMs Product Reviews.

Additionally, I am a Contributing Editor at Roxy's Best of...Hartford (Connecticut) where I write about everything from restaurant and shopping to art, culture and kid stuff in the Nutmeg State! I also Freelance and contribute to Associated Content, e-How and am a Squidoo Lensmaster. You’ll also see that I am very passionate about the benefits of online education. After a 20-year break from when I first started college, I received my B.S. degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sociology from the University of the State of New York through accredited online studies while in my 40s. Afterwards, I then went on to complete another A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude, all while working full-time and raising a family.
For over 30 years I have been in the professional field of Law in the capacity as a Paralegal as well as Legislative, Regulations and Research Analyst, in both the public and private sectors.

Taking my Paralegal Experience one step further, I have now established my website at CAM Virtual Assistant Services, and offer freelance Virtual Assistant Services for all your business and blogging needs. After being employed in the business community for many years as a Paralegal, I’m looking forward to retirement, being a Work-at-Home Grandma and sharing tips with all my fellow Baby Boomers on how to successfully transition from commuter to eBiz Mompreneur!

I started my online presence on eBay store and quickly became a Power Seller.

I now sell on Bonanzle, the new online marketplace and eBay alternative. Moomette's Magnificents on Bonanzle specializes in Vintage Sewing Patterns.

Besides Twitter, you'll find me active in the social blogosphere, where I'm known as "Moomettesgram." I participate in social media networking groups such as Facebook, Linked-In, FriendFeed, Twittermoms, Mom Bloggers Club, Mom Fuse, Moms United in Business and several other ning sites.

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Care for your Skin With Southern Magnolia Minerals – Giveaway - $150 Value

The older we get, the more our skin starts to show its age. However, there are ways to combat this. If you’re willing to take a few healthy lifestyle steps now, you’ll look a lot better when you get older. Let’s take a look at some of the things we can do to prevent our skin from sagging and looking unhealthy as we get older. (Read More)

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 9:43pm —

Striking Skin Care – For Women Over 40 Giveaway $150 Value

I’ve always maintained a beauty regime for my face since I was a teenager. I’m fortunate to say that I’ve really never had acne, and have inherited good genes. My grandmom lived to be 101, and hardly had any wrinkles, and really looked at least 20 years younger than she was!

Over the years I’ve had many compliments about my skin.

Starting in my teens, I always removed my makeup at night and used an a… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 6:51am —

Connecticut Colonial Fall Door Decorations

Most of my regular readers are well aware that Fall is probably my favorite season of the year.

Enjoy the home decorating simplicity of Yankee front doors New England! (Read More)

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 6:48am —

Halloween in Connecticut – Scarecrows on Main

New England lends itself to being particularly inviting in the Fall, and especially during Halloween.

Last weekend was beautiful. We took a daytrip and a leisurely stroll along cobblestone sidewalks through a historic town here in Connecticut to view “Scarecrows on Main”. (Read More)

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 1:28am —

Lingerie: Or What Do You Do With This Stuff? A Baby Boomer Dilemma

I was going through my lingerie drawer thinking it’s about time I updated some of my “necessities.” Yet just the thought of shopping sends me into a tailspin.

Back in the good old days - the selection of undergarments for gals were pretty limited.

When I was a pre-teen, I started out with a training bra - those teeny tiny bras with expandable stretch fabric for my teeny tiny boobies.

When I got a little older, the undergarments that we wore were bras, slips and garter belts. Don’t know what a… Continue

Posted on October 11, 2009 at 2:05pm —

11 Ways To Drive Traffic To Your Blog

I belong to many forums, and one of the questions that keeps coming up consistently is how do I drive traffic to my blog?

Many work at home business artisans and mom bloggers pour their hearts and souls into blogging - night and day. Now you’ve got a great blog going with several articles and killer content. The trouble is, you don’t know if anyone is reading it besides your mom!

You feel like you’re writing to yourself most of the time and that’s not what you want. You want to get people to c… Continue

Posted on October 4, 2009 at 2:14am — 1 Comment

Are You Having Trouble With Spyware or Malware?

As any parent of teenagers knows, or if you’re a blogger or WAHM, we spend a tremendous amount of time on the internet, - downloading plugins, using Skype, spending time on Twitter, Facebook, in forums and chat rooms.

An important thing to know is how to protect yourself while on the computer. Criminals have found ways to steal your information especially when you thought that you were safe. One way to thwart them is to employ anti-spyware and malware tools to protect yourself when you’re on th… Continue

Posted on October 2, 2009 at 9:12am —

Tweaking My Blog and Sharing Tips I’ve Learned Along the Way

As any blogger knows, we’re always trying to build the perfect mousetrap.

This week I tweaked my blog a bit and would like to share some tips about the cool things and applications that I added. (Read More)

Posted on September 27, 2009 at 10:55pm — 1 Comment

Do You Have Mommy Hair?

Back in the early 1980s when I was a new Mom, Farrah Fawcett hair was all the rage! All my friends wanted to look like her, and we drove our hair stylists crazy! For a short while I had that “Farrah” look, feathered and highlights - rather than “mommy hair” - where I cut it short because it was so much easier! (Read More)

Posted on September 23, 2009 at 11:17pm —

3 WAHM Tips: Set Daily Goals and Loosen the Reins

When I was a kid, my grandmom used to have a favorite saying:

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy…

Most women can be micro-managers or control freaks. That’s not always a bad thing, but when you run a business from home and manage your household, the stress of trying to micro-manage every little detail can be unbearable. Learn to take it easy and make an attempt to delegate household duties and chores. Let all the family members pull their own weight in some form or manner.

Surely you… Continue

Posted on September 20, 2009 at 4:48pm —

Last Shot At Summer Before Leaf-Peeping Season - Ogunquity Maine Vacationland

When my kids were little before they started school, we always took a vacation in September after Labor Day. The tourist crowds were usually thinner, and the hotel and motel rates rates were lower. We’d usually go to The Cape (Cape Cod), or down to the Virginia shore.

We haven’t done that in many years.

This year, we went to Olgunquit, Maine for a long weekend with our oldest daughter, charming son-in-law, his parents, sister and her family, and our grandkids. The inlaws all came from Vermont,… Continue

Posted on September 17, 2009 at 7:39am —

Beauty Tips You Can Use - With Love - From Mom

Before the arrival of computers, TV, and fashion magazines, daughters looked to their mothers for advice about beauty. Even though this advice may not be as necessary as it was years ago, a mother can still be depended upon for a few beauty tips in this day and age.

As a mom, I’m certainly aware of what I consider the good, the bad and the downright, I’d like to forget about this, parts of my appearance. No doubt I’ve worked to improve the parts that I don’t like while taking good care of my as… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 2:06pm —

Autumn Family Fun At Local County Fairs

The long holiday Labor Day weekend signals the start of local, county and regional agricultural fairs here in New England.

Over the years we’ve taken the girls to many small and large fairs. Each one was unique in perspective and the girls always came away with some new knowledge.

The tradition continued this past weekend as our oldest daughter, charming son-in-law, the Hubster and I took the grandkids and visited the 100 year-old Haddam Neck Fair here in Connecticut.… Continue

Posted on September 11, 2009 at 2:04pm —

WAHM Shelly Hill - Tupperware Direct Sales Consultant - Guest Post

I have been inviting bloggers and writers to Guest Blog on my Meet My Friend meme to share their ideas and experiences with my readers who are interested in becoming a mompreneur.

I’d like you to Meet My Friend -Shelly Hill. I met Shelly through several of the work-at-home forums that I belonged to. We met up again when I joined Ryze, where Shelly was the forum moderator for Chic & Classy, which had a huge, huge following. Our paths have crossed many times over as I joined forces at one poi… Continue

Posted on August 28, 2009 at 1:29am —

It’s My Party and I’ll Do What I Want To

As a multi-generational blogger, I hang with many different folks, both my age, and those who are probably the same age as my daughters. I hold many interests - remember, I’m the “reference librarian“ wannabe - and enjoy discussing different topics - food, crafts, fashion, kids, lifestyle, travel. You know, ‘different strokes for different folks.’ That sort of thing.

This whole mommy blogger thing is just too much and getting on my nerves. Since I’m a Baby Boomer, I’m way too savvy for drama, a… Continue

Posted on August 18, 2009 at 10:51pm —

To See Ourselves As Others See Us: Paint a New Picture of You

It’s not a mistake that we only see ourselves as a reflection in a mirror. Who we truly are comes from within and not from the outside. If you are feeling in need of a change, maybe today is the day to paint a new self-portrait.

How do most of us gauge our image? We look through the lenses of others. What they see shapes who we are. (Read More)

Posted on August 16, 2009 at 12:25am —

Life In The Fast Lane: Part 5 - PTA and Parties

This is the last part of my 5-Part Retro Series.

Moving right along in my Retro Series, the 90s and beyond were busy times for us here in Dysfunction Junction.

The economy (to us) was pretty good, and we were heavily involved in all the usual sorts of parenting activities involving the kiddos - in other words, we didn’t have a life.

To add to the adventure, the Hubster started his own business, and we celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary in 1999. (… Continue

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 7:18am —

If I Could Turn Back Time: Part 4 - The Kids Arrive

Our firstborn came along nine years after we were married - born in 1983. The 1980s found me knee deep in kids, diapers, and work.

I was eco-friendly, green and cloth-diapering before it even became fashionable. You young gals today make me laugh - it’s as if you invented it. We just DID IT.

Pampers and a few other brands were just coming out then, but my mom got me a diaper service for one month. After that, I was on my own. Diaper pails, Dreft and Borax. And big yellow safety pins. I even th… Continue

Posted on August 13, 2009 at 1:07am —

Life in Dysfunction Junction: Part 3 - Guest Post By The Cat

My mom is on vacation this week taking a much need break, and I’ve been asked to guest post.

The theme this week is to give a little insight into family life here in Dysfunction Junction, Connecticut.

Little did she know that she has finally given me an opportunity after all these years to vent and finally let everybody know exactly how I feel.

I am The Cat. (Read Mor… Continue

Posted on August 12, 2009 at 12:59am —

Post Woodstock: Part 2 - The 1970s And Still Kid-Free

come from a long-lived family. Regular readers know that I often write about my Grandmom, who lived to be 101.

I’ve written how I have a Sixth Sense, and have an eery ability to know when something’s going to happen. I’ve also written several posts about my Grandmom that you just might want to read to see just where I’m coming from.

That’s what this week is all about.

Today I attended the funeral of basically what I consider my last living relative (besides my brother.) My favorite aunt, who… Continue

Posted on August 11, 2009 at 12:11am —

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At 5:59pm on September 27, 2009, Shelley M. Mitchell Bowens said…: I've already subscribed to your blog - looks very interesting. I guess you've been doing this a while, huh?

here's a link to mine: http://motherof9-randombabble.blogspot.com/

At 10:28pm on September 21, 2009, Kristin said…: Cindy,

Hello and welcome to our commenters group. I've already made some great blogging friendships from our group members. Remember to comment back to all your new followers and blogging friends!

So fun to meet you!

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At 7:51am on September 17, 2009, Drama Queens Mum said…: Hi. I saw your comment. I want to go to the Big E this year, but it's 2 & 1/2 hrs from us. I went once & it was fun.

At 3:50pm on August 18, 2009, Linda said…: Thank you for the welcome! :)

At 9:16am on August 4, 2009, Zelna said…: hi, great websit - great ideas, are now following you. the tips will come in handy. have a great day.

At 4:33pm on July 10, 2009, Keiki Gifts & Crafts said…: Hi! Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to exploring what is available here. Have a great day.

At 8:34am on July 10, 2009, Lynn Hasselberger said…: the challenge: splitting my time between blogging, tweeting, running a biz and, of course, being a mom.

At 8:09am on July 10, 2009, Kathy Peterson said…: Looking forward to networking with everyone!

At 12:45am on July 10, 2009, Melanie Pesito said…: Hi Cindy,
Thanks ! Looking forward to meeting other moms out here...Still working my way around the site..hopefully will be able to join some groups soon.

At 7:42pm on July 9, 2009, Jennifer Belo said…: Thanks for the welcome Cindi! I'm hoping to join as soon as I can get around the website! There's so much information to process! LOL!

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