As Promised, A Contest Post Where the iVillagers Can Actually Comment
Once upon a time, Mommy Blogs Toronto asked me to write a single mom column for them. You can imagine how excited I was, since the MBT writers are wicked cool. Plus, any time I get to address the stereotypes that surround single motherhood and bring a different voice to the table, I am so there.
Or, well, I would be, if I had a name. Can’t have a column without a name. That would be weird.
I used to have a name. Parenting Without A License was a supposed to be an MBT blog. But then iVillage went to the Daily Mom format and you guys know the rest. So, here I am with an awesomely named (if perpetually under construction) blog with a wicked tagline, which is great. But I have nothing for MBT, which is not. Because even though I claim to be an outsider and whatever, I really, really want to be part of MBT (see above re: Wicked cool chicks).
So I decided to run a contest on iVillage to get a name. But my comments on iVillage are at best described as wonky–as in, most of them apparently don’t actually show up on site for whatever reason. That’s where this post comes in. If you’ve popped by from iVillage, this is where you give me your brilliant suggestion. If you haven’t popped in from iVillage (and I know some of you are boycotting, which is cool) this is where you don’t get left out.
Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with. Cuz frankly, I got nuthin’.
Comment by Eden
I boycott b/c, well, you know why. But when I do comment, my comment doesn’t post.
My column was for a paper called “The Millcreek Sun” and my column was “Up the creek.” I’m very bad with titles but I’ll think about it. I want those minty Girl Guide cookies!
Posted on October 28, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Comment by curlymom98
“Solo in the City” ? A rip off from one of my fav shows and your ‘other’ blog.
Good luck! 
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 7:15 am
Comment by kittenpie
Oh, there you are! I was kind of wondering what had happened to you on my bloglines, but was too overrun with other junk all month to try and track you down. Fixing bloglines now. Meanwhile, yes, you should TOTALLY be on MBT with us!
I do like the above suggestion.
Or perhaps Singleton Sublime?
Or We Are Family. (you know, like the song. Groovy.)
Solo Far, So Good.
Just Us, Thanks.
okay, obviously I’m not great at this. I struggled with my name for MBT, too, yet I still don’t love it. Sigh.
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Comment by kittenpie
Oh wait, one more.
Whining and Dining.
Because you know, you are both parenting (and god knows children can while) and dating. Eh? Eh?
Posted on October 29, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Comment by Sarah
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Need to think this one through.
Posted on October 30, 2007 at 8:19 am
Comment by Mandy at Dandysound
OK, I suggested this before and while I’m not sure it’s good I’ll suggest it again, if only b/c I’ve never even heard of Girl Guide cookies!!
-Blogma’s Dogma
Then there’s
Orblasm - Organization of Blogging As a Single Mom
Orblasm - Or Blogging As a Single Mom
Mom Can Blog, Can You?
Ha, I think that’s all the junk my brain can come up with!
Posted on October 30, 2007 at 9:27 am
Comment by Livin in LV
I’ve been reading your blog for a bout a year now and think it’s great. How about:
Ladies, Party of Three
Solo Mom to the Rescue (your Superhero name goes with their nicknames)
and my personal fave - It doesn’t take and IVillage to Raise a Child. *smiles sarcastically
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Comment by Livin in LV
Just so you know, I was typing fast, at work, trying not to get caught reading blogs.
I really do know how to spell and type. I thought of another name, Traipsing Through Toronto. Kinda sounds like a travel blog.
Posted on October 31, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Comment by dixie
So what’s your demographic?
1. FOR THE BAR GOERS
a. If I don’t remember it ,it didn’t happen (b) No-one is ugly at 2 am
2.FOR THE TIRED MOMS
a. Done Breeding (b)Running on empty (c) no hitting ,no kicking ,no pushing
d. worn out mater
3.FOR THE SINGLE
a. no mother in-law , no rage (b) flexibility beyond belief (c) rare unlimited
freedom
4. FOR THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT
a. Thank God we are not American
5. FOR THE OLDER MOMS
a. Up next….menopause (b) burning the candle… (c)when I get a minute
(d)drop the bra- it pulls the wrinkles from your face
(e)finding nirvona or nirvosa
I KNOW THEY ARE KINDA LAME AFTER ORBLASM. THAT MADE ME SPIT MY DRINK OUT ON MY NEW KEYPAD(now my u is sticking)
HEY GOOD LUCK -this was fun, I don’t get to brainstorm much anymore(obviously)!
Posted on November 1, 2007 at 10:07 pm
Comment by dixie
I forgot one for the older moms “constantly wearing a maxi- just incase I sneeze”
Posted on November 1, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Comment by dixie
Hey one more thing , do you think that you could acknowledge us bloggers for helping ypu? You didn’t say Boo to those of us who helped you on your PTA food banquet problem. Did you use any of our recipes?Even if you didn’t a “hey thanks’ would be cool, just so we know that you got them. Consideration is everything and so is being grateful. Just a small shout out would be nice.
Posted on November 2, 2007 at 12:48 am
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