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         <title><![CDATA[Big Sister present ]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[ :-)) My niece is just weeks away from becoming a big sister and I want to get her a special "Big Sister Present" and need ideas, she is three and a half.  She loves all things Disney, and soccer, she is a girly girl. Thanks for the help :) ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 02:39:46 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Blythe Danner-Toxin-Free Living]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[  [[Video="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgXHcHhOIs"]]  

To celebrate Mother's Day, Seventh Generation is spotlighting Hollywood's favorite mom -- and one of mine too -- Blythe Danner! Check out her  video on creating a toxin-free generation.  In the video she talks about why she became involved in working to create a healthier environment, free from chemicals of concern. 
 
And, now she wants to pass the baton to the next generation of moms – us!   For simple tips to live life more toxin-free go to seventhgeneration.com/toxin-free.]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 11:59:32 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[BEAUTEOUS MAGENTA & GREEN LACE ANARKALI SUIT]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[The beautifully designed hem and collared neck along make this magenta and green suit a treasured inclusion in every woman’s ethnic wardrobe. Crafted from faux Georgette this suit set is lightweight and will keep the wearer at utmost comfort all throughout the day. A unique open bottom is the sole feature, which will make you add this suit set immediately in your coveted ethnic wear collection.

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BEAUTEOUS MAGENTA & GREEN LACE ANARKALI SUIT @ http://indiaemporium.com/women/salwar-kameez/beauteous-magenta-green-lace-anarkali-suit.html ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 03:27:32 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Star Wars Birthday Party]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[My nephews birthday party is going to be Star wars themed this year. My sister in law asked me to help plan but yet I still feel like Im over stepping a bit. I made the invitations and have special cookie cutters coming so I can make cookies for the party (Me and My best friend are making Yoda, Darth Vader, Bobba fet, and Storm Trooper cookies and decorating them) Am I over stepping?]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:23:02 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hello]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Hello!
I am new here
I am an auntie to lots. I'm 30 and my first niece was born when I was 4. The youngest two are just coming up to 2 in June and July and I am also a great auntie to a 3 year old. 

Altogether I have 17 nephews and 9 nieces that I know about. I have a large family]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:02:31 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hi All!]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Hello!

I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! I just found out that I am going to be a first time aunt about a week ago. It was a surprise to say the least, but I am looking forward to it! 

I came across this website and it looks so fun! I can't wait to get some fun ideas on being an awesome aunt :) ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:24:18 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Did You Find Out?]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Yesterday I was waiting for my niece to wake up from her nap since my sister and I were just going to take one vehicle to my mom's house. I was on youtube and I somehow managed to end up on videos of soon-to-be parents telling their families they were pregnant. My sister told me the day she found out (five minutes after she took the second test) by running into my room at 8:00 in the morning and shoving the test in my face. We were both so excited. Then she called my mom at work and my mom started crying.

So I was wondering....how did you find out you were going to be an aunt? ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:12:57 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Single Aunties Can't Be Guardians?]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[My brother and sister-in-law have recently started discussing who they will name as guardians to their three year old son and two month old daughter in the event of their deaths. I assumed I would be a serious contender because my nephew and I are so close and I see them all at least once or twice a week. More than that, I have a great job, I follow all their childrearing rules, and they know that no one would love and care for their children more than I would if they were gone. However, my brother told me they wouldn't even consider me because I'm not married! 

I understand that a two parent household is ideal (a father figure and all), especially in a difficult situation like the death of parents, but I'm just bewildered and honestly a little hurt. If that terrible situation did come to pass, the fact that my beloved kiddos might be headed off to live with friends in another state just because they're married and I'm not seems... I don't know... 

What I do know is, regardless of my marital status, I would make sure that the two of them had every experience and opportunity possible and lots and lots of love from everyone who was important to their parents! What more could you ask for?

Does anyone have any insight or similar experiences?

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          <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:40:38 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gifts for Special Occassions]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[I live in Alberta and my nephews lives in BC; needless to say, we don't see each other often.  To make up for the lack of time we get to spend together, I send him smalls gifts for each occassion - Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Birthday, and Christmas.  It's typically something small (to avoid expensive shipping costs) like a shirt and a book that goes with the occassion.  I also send small gifts on Mother's Day and Father's Day to my brother and sister in law which is typically something for him anyway (like "Me and My Dad" book or a "I Love My Mommy" onsie.) 

Does anyone else do this?  If so, I'd love to hear where you shop and other creative gift ideas :)]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why Why Why]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Im an 18 year old Auntie who if you would have asked 10 years ago if she wanted to be an aunt she would have said "My brothers have kids? NO WAY"  But here I am at 18 trying to be the best auntie I can be. 
My brothers have always been a major part of my life they are like my own personal support system. Being the only girl and the youngest is not a cake walk. But I ran through the finish line of adult hood with a smile on my face. My brothers have always been the most important aspect of my life. 
Today my brother called me and asked if I could take my step-Niece to school. I have no car and I live about 20 miles away from them. My step neice had to be to preschool in 30 minutes. I also had my best friend coming over. So I said no. He got mad at me for not being supportive and I felt that since he knew that his car was going to be in the shop today and he had no way to get Rubie to school he should have called me earlier so I could make arrangements. Why must my brothers think that I can just drop everything and fly over to their house???? I mean I love being an auntie and all but I have needs of my own. Some notice would have been nice. 
I just maybe feel like I could have done more but what else was I supposed to do?  ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:05:02 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[When will I see him again?]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[I have a boyfriend name Allen, we were high school sweet hearts. We started dating in September of 2008, sadly since 2009 we had been dealing with a on and off relationship. We never argue, he is the best boyfriend ever. Allen and I have been through a lot since 2009 we love each other and we want to spend the rest of our life together, and start a family. Maybe??

Allen and I live 10 minutues away from each other, so we are super close. We did date other people during are on and off relationship but we knew that those relationships were like the ours. Allen and his half sister Christa had to be taken away from there parents the year Allen and I met in 2007. So long story short-- Allen's foster parents treat Allen like he is there maid cinderella!! Is a better word, Allen loves being with me, but the bad thing is Allen gets his cell phone taken away alot..

And his foster parents are strict, I know that he does not do anything bad he gets his phone taken away for the stupidest stuff. Like if he does not do his chores he gets his phone taken away, and I don't hear from him for a few weeks. And I miss him like crazy, all I want to do is be with him. Since we got back together in October his foster parents have been rude to me, it is like I tried to reach out to his mom on Facebook and send her a friend request. She never accepted it yet, it is like WTH!! And his half sister Christa and I used to get along and call eachother sisters.. Now we are not talking to each other because she does not like me!! Go figure!!

And I have not seen Allen for over a month and on top of that I have not gotten a text msg from him since I saw him a month ago. I want to be with Allen for ever, and I miss him so much but his parents keep taking his cell phone away from him and that means that I have to wait patiently with out hearing from him. And telling him that I love him and I miss him. 

His parents cuss at him and his foster dad hitted him, but when I saw him a month ago he said that everything was fine between them. And I was like that is good, but now I don't even think his parents want me to be his girlfriend... I don't know when I will hear from him or see him again.. 

I just had to vent and get this off of my chest... ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[First time aunt. Terrified! What to expect?]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Hi! New to both this website and to Aunt-Hood! I only have one sibling, my older sister. She's pregnant for the first time, and I'm soooo happy! I want to be there for them, but I don't want to seem to pushy or anything. What can I do? How can I help? 

Also, she's Agnostic and her boyfriend is Atheist but I'm Baptist. Religious parents teach religion, Atheist parents teach atheism. I won't talk about religion or anything to kid when he/she is bigger (I know that already.) But has anyone ever been in that situation?   

Thank you so much!  :-) ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:20:23 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[advice, please]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone.  My brother and his wife are expecting their first child and my parents are over the moon.

I am one of 3, my sister is infertile due to Crohn's disease (and very very unhappy about it.)  I have problems with depression and do not want children because I do not want to pass that on to my child.  i think that is a very intellectual, maternal decision.  my brother is the only boy and really can't do any wrong.  My nephew is due in 2 weeks.  They live in England so we have not experienced the fun part of pregnancy, seeing how Mom grows, feeling the child kick, as we are too far away to really do anything.

I also was raped 10 1/2 years ago and have had a lot of problems with PTSD (i think due to my age - I was 33 when it happened.) I am very lucky in that he is in prison for life and I am actually getting restitution, which I know is very rare.

I have a dog who is my best friend and she is also a therapy dog. Babies are not part of my life, and I find myself really not interested in the baby yet. they are coming to visit in the summer, and I think it will be better when I can actually meet this child. but I am just not excited right now. I have been trying to figure this out, and the only thing that I can come up with is that I don't want this child to have the heartbreak that life can bring.  I realize that is completely unrealistic, but I think it has a lot to do with my PTSD, so I have to listen to it. Feelings are not right or wrong they just are.

Last night my mother said that i was a "little off" because I am not excited or interested in baby details. Wow, did that hurt and I didn't appreciate it.  trying to figure out how to let her know.

So is there any woman out there who feels the "odd person out" because they just are not baby people? Can any one relate? I really don't know what to do.

thank you so much for listening.

Lori]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fastest Growing Kids Chore Site, My Job Chart, Launches Mobile Apps]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[Answering the demand from its more than 311,000 users, My Job Chart now offers Apple and Android mobile apps, allowing parents and kids the opportunity to save, share and spend from anywhere. Mobile access to MyJobChart.com gives parents the opportunity to teach their kids financial responsibility and personal accountability throughout the day. The fastest growing online chore chart created the free apps for Apple iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets. A new mobile site is also available at m.myjobchart.com. With more than 500 new members joining daily, these apps allow this growing community to personalize chores, set up rewards and cash in points anytime, anywhere. 

“Going mobile for My Job Chart makes perfect sense because users can access chore charts and rewards on the fly instead of having to wait until they get back to their computer,” said Gregg Murset, father of six and CEO and founder of My Job Chart. “Let’s face it, most family activities happen when we’re away from our desks. We really think our members will enjoy the ease and convenience of the new apps.” 

Murset started My Job Chart in February 2010 as a solution for his family. In January 2011, a new site, with the capacity to help millions of users, launched with 50,000 members. Now, two years later, the member base has grown 500%, adding a quarter of a million people in less than 24 months. 

“We’ve tackled one thing at a time to make sure users have a seamless and enjoyable experience when they use My Job Chart,” said Trevyn Meyer, Lead Software Engineer for My Job Chart. “With hundreds of members joining daily, we have been fielding a rising number of requests for mobility; these apps deliver freedom and usability, while still offering all the features of the traditional site.” 

My Job Chart gives parents and their children a free way to personalize a chores and reward system. Since its inception, kids have completed more than 13.6 million jobs, earning 151 million points, which equals an earning power of $1.51 million. 


As kids complete chores, My Job Chart keeps track of their earned points that they can save, share or spend. The site allows parents to set up bank accounts to teach the importance of saving; enables kids to share by donating to one of many charitable organizations, such as Heifer International and Operation Smile; and offers access to an integrated Amazon.com store where parents can purchase reward items or help kids learn responsible spending. The site doesn’t require financial incentives and parents can also create free rewards, such as a day at the park, a favorite meal or a family bike ride. 

To download the app, search for My Job Chart in the app store on your mobile device or go to www.myjobchart.com/mobile_apps. 
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          <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:58:57 GMT</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[I am in my late 20s single and an aunt to a niece and nephew.  I currently live with my parents and my sister and brother in law live in the same neighborhood. I see the kids usually 3 times a week and I love being an aunt and spending time with them and I feel I do more so then other people I know that are my age with nieces and nephews.  My family often makes me feel like my life revolves around them and guilty for having an active social life.  My niece turns 4 this Sunday and I will be I'm attendance for her big day.  I received short notice today that there will be a small family dinner celebration Saturday as well.   :-(  I explained I had plans and could not make it and as a result i was made to feel like I was being a horrible aunt because I couldn't give up my social plans for her dinner.  I feel like as much as much as i am involved in my niece and nephews lives I will never meet my sisters expectations.  Am I a bad aunt?]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:08:27 GMT</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hi. I have a question. My brother is about to have his second child. I have been in the delivery room for 2 births including his first child (my niece) and my nephew. I really don't want to hurt his feelings but he expects me to be in the delivery room again. I mean I know it is an honor but I am a teenager with no experiences in that kind of thing and it makes me uncomfortable. How do I tell him no without sounding rude? OR Am I just being selfish?  :-( ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:06:13 GMT</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hi. I have a question. My brother is about to have his second child. I have been in the delivery room for 2 births including his first child (my niece) and my nephew. I really don't want to hurt his feelings but he expects me to be in the delivery room again. I mean I know it is an honor but I am a teenager with no experiences in that kind of thing and it makes me uncomfortable. How do I tell him no without sounding rude? OR Am I just being selfish?  :-( ]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[Alexa had a doctor appointment yesterday, and she finds out the Sex of the baby on April 12th. And my Mom and I are going to the dr appointment so that we can help watch Roman... So my Mom and I are going to be the first one's to know what the sex of the baby is.... Which I am pretty excited about... :-))!! ]]></description>          
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         <title><![CDATA[Giving my niece gifts from me]]></title>        
         <description><![CDATA[I'm new on the forum. And I hope I won't overstep on the rules (I'm not sure on this Melanie, so please let me know if I should delete this).

About a year before my niece was born I started my own business and I love it. I make gifts and favors for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and any day items!

So as you can guess, my niece gets a lot of the things that I sell on my website. For the shower, I did a diaper cake, all the favors and more.

And I can't wait for her first birthday! 

Recently I created a personalized tile for her dedication at church.

So I hope its OK, but I'm going to post my website here. So if any of you other savvy aunties are interested in something I have, please call or email me!

My website: www.uniquelydesigneditems.com 

Blog: www.uniquelydesignedcny.blogspot.com

Facebook:  @UniquelyDesigned

I love my work but I'd really love helping another savvy auntie! 

Rebecca]]></description>          
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          <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:42:05 GMT</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[So my brother in law Victor just got a new job in Philadelphia PA- he works as a security guard in a prison... I am not sure what time he starts work but he gets done at 10:00 pm and does not get home till mid-night... So that means that Alexa and Roman are moving 2 hours away from us. It is the best thing for them, so that means that we are going to travel to go see them.. My Mom says that we can see them every weekend, sounds good to me right?? 

My Mom and I went out to lunch with Alexa and Roman and spent the day with them... It was nice, Alexa  and Victor are starting to pack some stuff in to boxes, they are looking for apartments online and I think they are going to be looking at some then.... I heard that they are going to look at one 1 hour and 15 minutes away from where they live now and it is a 2 bedroom apartment, that is not to bad... I am not sure when they are going to move... But I am going to miss them so much, Alexa says that she still wants to have the baby up here and drop Roman off with my Mom and I while they are at the hospital...

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