Toluu

Social Media Mom

A work at home mom discusses social media and networking.

Confessions of a Twitter NewbieYesterday

I am still observing Twitter from the outside; too timid to take any big steps.  Although, considering where I started from, I should join the Olympics for long jump.  Hello, I put up a profile picture! Or, as I have been told, an avatar.  It took me a year to do that on Facebook.  And I love Facebook.

I must admit I had a strong aversion to Twitter from the moment I heard of it.  To me it meant entering a barn yard of nonstop ‘quacks,’ ‘moos,’ ‘baas,’ ‘oinks,’ and what not.  Being an avid fan of Facebook, I often felt like redirecting friends with too many status updates for me to handle, to Twitter.  It did not occur to me that it would be a silent barnyard, considering you know how to use it.

Well, I

Are Working Mothers Superheroes?February 2

I was sitting in class with a mother of four whom works full time, is a full time student, and tutors in whatever spare time she has. While most people find this admirable I was, to put it mildly, a little scared. I myself am a mother of one, a full time student, and working part time. Motherhood alone is a full time job. I am not able to fully concentrate on my studies, and am exhausted all the time, not to mention the constant pressure I feel in needing to contribute financially. Unfortunately, it cost money to live, and life demands a double income, so mothers are compelled to join the work force. Today, the media glorifies the working mother, and many women feel pressured to fill that lofty societal image that demands women to be superheroes.

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Laugh it Up!February 2

How Diet and Mental Health Connect

Mamapedia!January 27

I’ve just recently been introduced to Mamapedia.com and already find myself  hooked! It is extremely user-friendly; to start with, I was able to use my Facebook account to sign up. Meaning, I have one less set of account information to remember. Like most online accounts they send out a “Daily Digest,” but unlike most I receive, I actually read theirs from beginning to end. I actually find every bit of text interesting and useful.

To fully understand what I mean, I am going to explain the various attributes of their site. To begin with, you are able to set your profile to your specific location, allowing you to obtain local information relevant to you. Each member is able to ask questions

Saving the World One Click at a TimeJanuary 18

I love good old-fashioned snail mail donation request envelopes that come with a free page of address labels adorned with flowers or puppies, but lately giving online has become more exciting seeing than “free gift enclosed” printed on the outside of some of my envelopes.  This may stem from the fact that sometimes its even FREE (for me) to give to charities.

This all started on December 28th, when I realized I had forgotten an old friend’s birthday.  I rushed to her Facebook page and noticed she had asked all of her Facebook well-wishers to donate what they could at Unite for Sight with whom she will be volunteering in Ghana.  I donated $5, which was nice of me, I know, but the really cool thing was that the