Volume 2 Issue 7
07/01/2008
DITLO summer fun! Since everyone can't always get together, how about posting some DITLO (day in the life of) goodness to share? My kids are in camp 3 days a week, but bet your ass we'll be documenting the other two days!
Need DITLO ideas? Check out our new (and temporary) summer fun board! We'll be posting weekly craft-a-longs (want to run one? Just make a post with your idea and see who joins in!) and sharing photos of our progress :-)
Last Months Contest Winner!!
AngelicScarswon the six month membership or membership extension if you already have one
janedoechicago won the Punky Moms small bag (the original bag, not the new eco-bag)
Mucky won the surprise!
If I haven't contacted you yet for your address, please for the love of swag PM it to me!
Contest! Win Stuff!
This months contest is a membership drive! See more details in the body of the newsletter under "Referrals"
Editors Note
Happy Fourth of July to our American mamas! Are we all barbecuing yet? It's hot enough for it!
Winter & Waylon got some chickens, Sarah & Co. is moving back to DC, and I'm just floating along this summer with my tribe, trying to keep out of trouble.
We hope you are all enjoying a bit of a lazy summer, and if not lazy, at least not too hectic and stressful.
What the Crap?! and Other Douchiness
Dear Douchy Dan,
I might sound like a complete ass asking for advice on this but at the risk of being lame I am going to ask anyway! See, I have this problem when I go anywhere with my kids... they are, apparently, so cute that complete strangers want to stop and make faces at them! Yesterday I wanted to go through the grocery store quickly and it ended up being a 30 minute ordeal because three different mothers wanted their babies to see my baby and ask the most random questions! I get it. My baby is cute. Your baby is cute. Do we really have to stop in the aisles and have them look at each other every damn time we pass and point out how fricken cute they are? When I tried to politely pass one of the Moms without stopping and playing the "Look at how cute our fricken babies are" game she shot me a really nasty look. I just want to find my damn cereal woman! Leave me alone! I might sound like a complete ass but I really want to know the best way to just be able to go places without being obligated to play the cute game.
Sincerely,
Wishing She Birthed Babies that Aren't So Cute and Friendly
Dear WSBBTASCAF,
I'm lucky because I don't have that problem. Not because I don't have a cute kid, but because I'm a douche bag. What you do is you go into the store like you're on a mission...because you probably are. Get the kids in the cart and start storming around the store, frantically looking for things and yelling out loud when you can't find things. Not only will your kids think it's hilarious but no one will want to come near you. I know this suggestion is a bit over the top, but it really does work and the kids love to see their parents freak out. By using this method I have made shopping fun for the whole family, although I do embarrass any adult that is with me.
Your Douchiness,
Douchy Dan
June was chock full o' Punky get-togethers!
The California Punkymoms got together so often, it's hard to keep track! Regina (Saaridesign) had a pool party for visiting Hope (C.O.G) and family. Annie (Lolly), Leila (Kuniochi), Jan (MamaJan) and Taylor (DigUpHerBones07) brought their swimsuits and partied like rock stars. Larene (Tattoolover1980) planned a punkypicnic in NorCal... Leila (Kuniochi), Krista (Krisink), Tiffany (Tiffany), Kara (Count Mockula), Hope (C.O.G.) and new member JonnyT all braved the heat and brought their families for a day of fun in the sun. In the LBC, a fun night of dinner and debauchery was shared by Annie (Lolly), Leila (Kuniochi), Taylor (DigUpHerBones07), Meghann (Badkittie) and Amy (Sourpuss). In Florida, Diana (Dianajeanne)and Peggy (Peggy420) got their families together while Peggy was in town visiting relatives. They have video evidence of the good time that shared. Paula (Paulita) had lunch with Angie (Spotlightmama). Paula brought Violet, Jen (Jenstar)'s daughter along for some yummy food and baby socialization. Baltimore mama Kate (Katedid) brought her family to NYC for a visit. While there, they went to the zoo and met up with New York punkymoms, Regina (enrion), Kristen (nerdguerilla) and Sam (Crazy Raccoon Lady). Afterwards, all the punkyfamiles went back to Sam's house for pizza and some raccoon lovin'. In New England, Val (psyonia) and family headed over to share birthday celebrations with Tara (Kibbytap)'s daughter Julianna who just turned 4 years old. Judging from the pictures, a good time was had by all. Traveling punkyfamily Doug (vocald229) and Carrie (songsiren) met up with Tamiko (Tommycat), Brian(firebike) and Steph (Stephilis) for a fun filled day at Mall of America in Minneapolis. They (and their kids, of course!) went to Nickelodeon Universe and rode the rides there. A fun dinner ended the day. Back in Florida, Paula (Paulita) was spotted having warm banana bread with Laura (Mater facit). It was the first time they'd met face to face! Maryland punkymom Melanie (Spyro) traveled all the way to NYC to celebrate the graduation of Sam's (Crazy Raccoon Lady) sons. They had a fantastic weekend full of sightseeing, eating and animal petting. And last, but not least...Leila (Kuniochi) went to San Jose to attend Tiffany's (Tiffany) son's birthday party. Somehow..and really, who knows how these things happen?..Leila ended up in Tiffany's husband's pants. Oh my!
We can't wait to see what punkygatherings July brings!
REFERRALS
Some of you have noticed in the past we have a referral section in the user panel. No/ Check it out (click for larger image):
It's not inside ayellow box on the My Controls page, but I bet you knew that. Go ahead, click around. Referral methods gives you a few different ways to invite your friends. Most important is the link, it looks something like this: http://punkymomsforum.com/forum/index.php?autocom=referal&key=1 (that's my link). When someone uses that link to join the board, it gives you credit!
So what?
You get Plaudits! Yay!! Plaudits are good for the Battle RPG and the lotto and just might be good for the maybe raffle we're trying to put together.
This is even easy to enter. Just send your friends your referral link, or use the manual or gmail function on the referral page and as soon as your friends join you get referral points and plaudits and the site records it!
Our winner will get a six month membership and each of their referrals will get a one week trial membership!
Second prize gets a Punky Moms small reusable bag and third prize gets a surprise! I love surprises!!
See current referral contests here and watch the July contest rankings here!
SUMMER READING LIST REPRINT
The summer reading list we found covers:
K-1 Fiction for Beginning Readers
K-l Fiction Picture Books
Grades 2/3 Fiction
Grades 2/3 Fiction: Picture Books
Grades 4/5 Fiction
Poetry
Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends and Mythology
Biography and Autobiography
Non-Fiction: Information
Books for Families to Read Aloud
and you can find it here! For more extensive lists as well as activites, please see this site:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/learnresource/readmotivation.htm
PunkyKids Penpals
Do you remember when a hand written letter was appreciated? When you took the time to write a letter to your loved ones in your best penmanship? Do you even remember what penmanship is? We may have thrown away those old ways (Thank you oh mighty and powerful internet!!!) but our children will be raised in an almost letter-less world. Get them writing this summer with a PunkyKid Penpal (or two, or three....). Lets all try to disconnect our kids from the boob tube, video games and ipods for a bit and get them writing!
Please note that the PunkyKids Penpals section of the board is for Premium Members only.