Confessions of a Social Media Junkie

Using social media to distract me from an incurable addiction to chocolate

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A mother is…

May 3, 2010Melany Gallant 2 Comments

…a role I cherish. Sure the hours are long, vacations are rare, and there seems to be a never-ending need to wipe away tears and poop. But all that aside, being a mom is so much fun. In being a mom, I get to see the world again for the first time. Sharing moments with … Continued

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Word to your mother

March 12, 2010Melany Gallant 1 Comment

This week I read two great blog posts discussing the importance for moms to find fulfillment and pursue dreams in two very different – and yet – related ways. Over at the State of Discontent, Jaelithe discusses how hard it can be for working mothers to leave their children in the care of someone else. … Continued

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Babywearing in winter: you can do it!

February 24, 2010Melany Gallant Leave a comment

If you live in a cold, snowy climate you may be hesitating about babywearing when taking your child from the car and into stores, etc to run errands. In the spring/summer months – sure it’s no problem if it takes a couple of minutes to reach into the car and then get your baby comfortably … Continued

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We moms love social media

January 21, 2010Melany Gallant Leave a comment

I’ve been neglecting this blog. Not on purpose but between diaper changes, feedings and naps (naps for Little Chicken AND for me) I haven’t made time for personal blogging. I have however been online. A lot. Mostly on social media sites but also browsing the web and getting myself into trouble with my husband with all … Continued

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gWhiz I like gDiapers

November 10, 2009Melany Gallant 4 Comments

As a new mom, I heart gDiapers. As a marketing communications professional, I heart the community they’ve built around their brand. I learned about gDiapers last year in a Chatelaine article and thought I’d try them out. They work really well and are easy to use and I plan to keep using them. A mom … Continued

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Embracing the chaos

October 27, 2009Melany Gallant 3 Comments

I’m a new mom…my daughter is three months old this week and wow has the time gone by fast since her birth. I realized yesterday that while a full year of maternity leave may sound like a long time, it’s going by in a blink. So I plan to enjoy every minute I have with … Continued

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it’s been a while

September 10, 2009Melany Gallant 2 Comments

So I realize that blogging is a full time commitment and I’ve let it all run amok when it comes to this blog. It’s been a hectic few months for me on the home front. I moved into a new house in late June and had a baby a little over a month later. It’s … Continued

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