Hello hello hello. We’re kicking off this post with an absolutely adorable photo so I’m not going to say too much and we’re just going to dive right in.
Happy Father’s Day @superduperdadNY @dadarocks @DadDayOrg @dad_or_alive @Daddymojo @parentsmagazine @NYMetroParents twitter.com/TheArtFarmNYC/…
— ArtFarmInTheCity (@TheArtFarmNYC) June 17, 2012
Father’s Day happened! How did you celebrate? And how adorable is that image above?! Serious props to @TheArtFarmNYC for putting that together, and a major Happy Belated Father’s Day to all the online Dads we know and love. If you’re a dad and you haven’t connected with us yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re awesome, we’re awesome…clearly we should be conversing in 140-character snippets!
Why Sitting Too Much Is Dangerous on.mash.to/NGTQRY
— Pete Cashmore (@mashable) June 18, 2012
In today’s round of “okay I give up on life,” I feel like if I’m not even allowed to sit anymore without being in danger, then what’s the point of trying?!
3 Superfoods to Eat Now for Amazing Skin #skincare #diet #beauty bit.ly/KBsJSV(via @NeLaniBeauty)
— Payson Cooper (@paysoncooper) June 13, 2012
FYI: I would eat these foods even if you told me I was going to break out, so I highly suggest getting on this ASAP. Aren’t you dying to know what they are now? Go ahead, click the link!
No knead artisanal bread – must try this! Thanks to @honestandtruly for the link! bit.ly/cjls
— SelfishMom (@SelfishMom) June 13, 2012
We’ve talked about my love of online recipes, right? I love online recipes. Also the word artisanal.
(my latest rant!) Dear People Who Don’t Like Noisy Children: Get Over It blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012… via @babbleeditors
— MarinkaNYC (@MarinkaNYC) June 14, 2012
Who expects complete silence on a NYC bus? Have you ever endured a rude stranger when your kids were just being kids? Were you silent or did you talk back? I’m trying to decide what I would have done…usually the word “rant” makes me nervous but in this case I think some ranting is justified.
@NEDAstaff #WhatMakesMeHappy Being around people that make me feel beautiful for just who I am. <3
— M Fogg (@fleurrebelle18) June 12, 2012
This made my heart swell–let’s all try to make someone happy today, okay? It’s so easy to send positive energy out into the world…maybe I’m being sappy, but I’d feel great if my actions made someone feel beautiful just for being who they are. Acceptance is key in this life. Okay that’s all from my soapbox today, promise!
What do Snooki, Gisele and I have in common? Well, it ain’t fame and fortune… fb.me/1uES5oBwk
— Ilana Wiles (@mommyshorts) June 14, 2012
One of the most entertaining mommy bloggers on the block is pregnant with baby #2! Congrats, Ilana! I think this is my favorite pregnancy announcement ever, and that’s including my cousin who broke the news with cupcakes.
Guest Post:How Kids Can Stay Sharp Academically Over the Summer goo.gl/praUb via @OneMommaSavingM
— Diane Nassy(@philZENdia) June 19, 2012
Don’t let your kids stop learning just because it’s summer! (And, while we’re at it, don’t you stop learning either–have you done a sudoku today?!)
You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren’t. An awesome article by Anne Lamott tinyurl.com/3rn8bxm
— Meg Lawton (@Seeds4Parents) June 18, 2012
Anne Lamott’s writing is always fantastic, and this particular essay is great for days when you’re feeling kind of blah. Mistakes are good. Seriously, let’s all listen to the advice we tell our kids. And anyway your hair looks really good today, did you know? ;)
@NYMetroParents is almost @1k followers! Are u among them? If ur a Twitter parent, worth a follow for Tweet Beat alone! bit.ly/LnBIcI
— Dawn Roode (@DawnRoode) June 11, 2012
Aw, let’s conclude with a tweet from our editorial director that made me blush! But seriously you guys, you definitely want to follow us on Twitter. I know some of our followers are spam bots, but I really just love connecting with you all so much…make me a happy camper and help me connect with 50 shiny new Twitter handles! Hey, if I really like you, your 140-character screeds may even end up on Tweet Beat. And if not? Well, you’ll get some darn good parenting advice and calendar listings instead.
Join us on Mondays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us @NYMetroParents for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, exclusive deals and discounts, and occasionally hilarious staff banter. If you want us to consider your tweet for next week, tag it #nymptt; if you see a tweet that deserves a mention let us know.
