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Final Exam Tips For Mom Students

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:27:15 PST

Need to cram for an exam? Whether you're a mom or just a full-time student, check out these tips that OnSugar blogger marybabysteps shared on The College Mom.

Wow, the end of the semester is actually here. Where'd the time go? I'm sure you're saying the same thing. With so much on your plate, you may be wondering how in the world you're going to find time to prepare for final exams, never mind how you'll actually manage to survive them. Trust me, mama, you can do this. Take a deep breath and consider these tips to help you get a handle on your test anxiety during this crazy time.

Schedule Study Time

I've talked about this aspect of time management, but it's especially important at finals to make sure you've set aside plenty of time for study. Write it down in your agenda or planner, and be sure to stick to it - just like any other appointment. You'll find that you're far less stressed if you know you've got the time set aside.

Break It Down

Decide which subjects are most difficult and tackle those first in your study session when your energy level is highest. Also keep in mind that it's impossible to study absolutely everything. Decide which topics are most likely to be on the exams and focus on those. Often professors will provide you with study guides. Take a moment to review the study guides, highlighting the topics that are toughest for you. Breaking things down always makes them seem less overwhelming.

More tips after the break.

Do You Cook Now That You Have Kids?

LilSugar — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:31:40 PDT

Decades ago, women were expected to be masters of domestic trades - like cooking and baking. Many women today don't know how to cook or choose not to on a regular basis. Then they have children and their lil ones arouse an awareness of health and nutrition that may have been dormant pre-baby. Moms want their kids to be healthy, eat right and exercise. And a growing number of studies show that healthy eating habits start at home.

Did you learn how to cook after you became a mom? Do you eat more meals at home now that you have children? Share your thoughts on children's nutrition and your favorite kid-friendly recipes in the comments below.

Does It Take Dad Longer to See His Newborn's Beauty?

LilSugar — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:05:28 PDT

It's hard to find a mom who doesn't think her newborn's beautiful. But sometimes dad can take a while to see beyond the infant's cone head, purple complexion, or scrunched face. Justin at @sh*tmydadsays tweeted his father's frank perspective this morning:

"You came out of your mom looking like sh*t. She thought you were beautiful. Don't know what scared me most, your looks or her judgment."

What's your opinion?

Astroglide Wants Mother's Day to Have a Happy Ending

TresSugar — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:45:00 PDT

Know what I'm not getting my mom for Mother's Day? Personal lubricant. But just in case you're tempted, Astroglide is here to help mom celebrate womanhood as much as motherhood with tips to ensure Sunday ends on a good note.

Straight from the press release, Astroglide recommends moms find a new scent, shave everywhere, and dance for him (pole optional) and, of course, use Astroglide. I get it thought. It's for moms, not my mom or your mom, but more like dudes with mom friends.

I'm pretty confident the word "mom" conjures up images of people's own mothers 99 percent of the time, though, so I doubt the MILF angle will send Astroglide sales to orbit this weekend.

But there's always Memorial Day!

Moms Give the Best Advice!

TresSugar — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:45:33 PDT

When I asked you earlier this week to share the best advice your mom has given you, I found out that you guys have some very sensible mothers. So I decided to round up all the words of wisdom. And while you decide what to get for Mother's Day (we say go with flowers), don't forget to check out 10 things your mom definitely doesn't want. So without further ado, here's the advice!

Don't do anything that you'd never want me to find out about. - c4rolin3

Don't care about what other people think of you. They don't pay your bills. - soapbox

Never drive after fighting with your boyfriend. It's worse than driving drunk! - jadenirvana

If you mess with trash, you'll get your hands dirty!! Actually she says "If you mess with trash, it'll get in your eye" but I thought I'd clarify. - girlgreen

I think I most value my Mom's advice on physical intimacy. She taught me that it's something very special, and to reserve it for someone I truly love, and who loves me back. I think she's right, and her advice has made for a healthy, positive sex life. - GlowingMoon

If you want anything in life, work hard and don't depend on others to make you happy. - medenginer

Don't believe Dad. Women can and DO fart. - fuzzles

To see the rest,

She has taught me that my biggest duty in life is to make myself happy and not to cry for any guy. I think that's the best advice she has ever given me. She is so smart, beautiful, and just the perfect mom. She has made the mom shoes hard to fill. I love her to death. - totygoliguez

Do for others out of the goodness in your heart, and never expect others to do for you what you do would do for them, or you will be disappointed. - JazzyTummy

Unless someone caught you with it inside you, deny everything!! - Anonymous

The first time my baby got sick, she told me to drop everything and sit and hold that baby, comfort her and make sure she knew that I was there to help and care for her. It was a wonderful bonding experience and is now one of my favorite mom memories. - stephley

Never stay with a man or marry him because you think he is going to change. They never change. - Anabj

Stop worrying because everything happens for a reason, and everything will eventually get done! - Skigurl

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10 Gifts Mom Doesn't Want For Mother's Day

TresSugar — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:00:17 PDT

Mother's Day is the easiest holiday to buy my mom presents for. It's Springtime, and she loves flowers, so it's the perfect time to send them. But I understand it's not the most original gift, and many of you may be tempted to get more creative. Creative, however, does not always mean thoughtful, as these 10 gifts prove.

Stranger Than Fiction: Mother-Daughter Prostitution Ring

TresSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:00:00 PDT

So it might take more than two people to make up a prostitution ring, but a mother and daughter in Philadelphia gave it their best shot. With the help of Craigslist, Traci Young, 39, and her daughter Tami Smith, 22, used Craigslist to sell themselves for sex online.

The pair advertised their services as a "mother and daughter tag team." The original offer came with a reasonable price tag: $200 to have sex with mother and daughter at the same time. They were caught when they arranged a meeting with an undercover police officer.

The mother, Traci, was convicted yesterday of setting up the prostitution operation, and daughter Tami has already been convicted and sentenced. Back when she was first arrested, Traci said, "It's a messed up world out there and we have to do this just to get by."

Do Tell: How Are You Most Like Your Mom?

TresSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:15:00 PDT

They say when we grow up, we turn into our mothers. I know that I'm often startled when I get glimpses of my mom's face in the mirror, but more fascinating to me are the ways our personalities often resemble one another.

As I get older, I'm more aware of the traits that make me similar to my mom, whether it's our fondness for cheese, our taste in earrings, or our tendency to interrupt people during spirited conversations. So in honor of Mother's Day this Sunday (you sent a card, right?!), tell me: how are you most like your mom, in both good and bad ways?

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Television Moms Quiz

babysugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:59 PDT

Like many of us, TV moms are often the glue that holds their family together. Through the years, television has evolved to showcase all kinds of moms from homemakers to working women to single mamas. Take my quiz and see how well you know them!

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Lil Find: My Favorite Mother's Day Cards

babysugar — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:00:21 PDT

Becoming a mother gives you a whole new appreciation for the day that honors moms.

This year I am hoping that the cards I bought for the important women in my life actually make it to them in time. If not, at least get a sneak preview here.

For my mom: Not a fan of the poetic cards with flowers and candy adorning them, I handpicked this "wanted" Seltzer Goods card that states, "You're one of a kind" inside.

To see the other cards for other types of moms,

For my mama–in–law: Easier than I expected, I picked out a hilarious and appropriate Papyrus card for my mom–in–law who is mother to three. Upon opening, it reads, "Only the strong survive!"

For my stepmother: It's always tough for me to find a card for my dad's wife that isn't too cheesy or over the top. This year, I found the perfect Marzipan Inc. card that simply says it all.

If flowers and cards aren't your thing, a phone call to dear old mom will surely be enough for her this Sunday.