August 22nd, 2005

Shari, Community Moderator

Pregnancy & Parenting

iVillage.com

Important Don't Miss! Information!

• Memorial Spotlight at the Grieving Board
  Honor a loved one by sharing their life, and how they touched yours, with others.
  http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ppgrieving&msg=2802.1&ctx=0
   

• Milestones/Anniversaries!
  Please make sure to put Milestone/Anniversary in the subject of your email.  I don't want to miss out on noting your accomplishment! (Additional instructions below in our Milestone/Anniversary section)

• Signature Information!
  Squish that sig, trim the fat!
  http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pssigshow/?msg=1994.1
  Optimize your graphics tutorials
  http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pssigshow/?msg=3244.1
  Sig size guidelines
  http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pssigshow/?msg=3246.1
   

• Be sure to share!
  We’re proud to announce the arrival of a new baby at Pregnancy & Parenting – the Baby Steps: First Year of Life Calendar! Enter baby’s birth date, and you’ll get day-by-day information based on the age and stage of your baby. You'll find out about developmental milestones, learn about games you can play together and get information about common first-year health and safety concerns - plus you'll find "gotta laugh" mom moments that take a fresh and funny look at life with a baby. Plus, you can check out some of the cutest baby pictures around – all courtesy of real iVillage moms (and a few dads).
  http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/calendar
   

• Express Yourself!
  Snag yourself an Express Yourself Sig Line Graphic and let others know how to express themselves!
  http://www.ivillage.com/ccafe/clupdates/0,,7d5nkbfs,00.html - has all the info, including the HTML code.

Beauty & Style:
Recycle last year’s fall trends
http://beauty.ivillage.com/trends/0,,83qcgwll,00.html

Essential Haircut Do's and Don'ts
http://beauty.ivillage.com/hair/cutsstyling/0,,83q5rfb1,00.html

Fall Preview: On the newsstands
http://beauty.ivillage.com/trends/0,,83q1w32x,00.html

What’s your beauty secret?
http://beauty.ivillage.com/rantsraves/0,,83h6n911,00.html

Your star sign tells you what to wear
http://beauty.ivillage.com/fashion/0,,astrology_830v1v1t,00.html

Fur Sure: Hot Trend
http://beauty.ivillage.com/trends/fashion/0,,830hjzm5,00.html

Trendy Fall Dressing Made Easy
http://beauty.ivillage.com/trends/fashion/0,,82wvp203,00.html


Love & Sex:
10 Signs He's in Love From AskMen.com
http://love.ivillage.com/lnsunderstandmen/whathethinks/0,,askmen_83pt4j0s,00.html

Living Together: Do Men and Women Perceive It Differently? By The Love Council
http://love.ivillage.com/snd/sndcouplehood/0,,LC_83prphng,00.html


Entertainment:
Celebrity Jailbirds Quiz -- Which stars have done time in the big house? Who cashed in a "get out of jail free" card? Let us interrogate you.
http://quiz.ivillage.com/entertainment/tests/jailbirds.htm

20 Hot New Reasons to Watch TV This Fall -- Get a sneak peek at the rest of the best newcomers of fall TV in our picture-guided tour.
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/tv/features/0,,83lvh1q3,00.html

Celeb Matchamker: Star Tattoos
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/games/matchmaker/0,,8229rhw1,00.html

Daily Blabber Blog
http://dailyblabber.ivillage.com/entertainment/


Diet & Fitness:
Eating Healthy on the Road
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/ichoices/0,,bowden_83m6hwcn,00.html

Fad-Proof Your Diet
http://diet.ivillage.com/plans/0,,83lz976w,00.html

Hungry Girl: Low-Sodium Food
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/ichoices/0,,hg_83m1hxzl,00.html

Star Signs Predict the Best Workout for You
http://diet.ivillage.com/workouts/0,,astrology_83c3pl1z,00.html

Do You Need a New Diet?
http://quiz.ivillage.com/diet/tests/NewDiet.htm

Hungry Girl: Guilt-Free Ice Cream Guide
http://diet.ivillage.com/plans/0,,hg_830dzd2m,00.html

Iron Yoga
http://diet.ivillage.com/workouts/wyoga/0,,830sr90c,00.html


Magazines:
Good Housekeeping is proud to announce our new baby, the GH Mom Blog! Written by GH Articles Editor Jennifer Braunschweiger, it will be all about her experiences as a brand-new mommy. Come check it out!
http://ghmomblog.blogspot.com/

Do you have a board or posting milestone?
Have you recently celebrated an anniversary as cl?
Please send an email with your CL name, milestone, board name and board URL to erins@mail.ivillage.com.
*Please be sure to put Milestone/Anniversary in the subject, so your email isn't missed!*
Message board milestones will be acknowledged at the following markers:
10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / 75,000 / 100,000 / etc.
Personal Milestones will be acknowledged at the following markers: 250 / 500 / 750 / 1,000 / etc.
Anniversaries will be added to the newsletter once per month.

QOTW:  Almost time? 
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-ivconnection&msg=2509.1
 

Around iVillage
Feel free to promote these on your boards and within your chats!

Looking to Make Friends for Life?
Guys? Who needs guys? Okay, fine, we do. But only sometimes. The rest of the time we've got each other: smart, fun, funny women with a lot to say ‑- and we're not afraid to speak our minds. Please jump in! iVillage members are hanging out to keep our priorities straight (sex, work, shoes, family... did we mention shoes?). http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-rlfriendsfoR

Back to School - Best Backpack Buys
Discover a backpack, tote or satchel to suit your student's distinctive style.
http://parenting.ivillage.com/gs/gslearning/0,,8098x2d2,00.html

Grains of Truth?  Whole Grain vs. Wheat
How to tell if your bread is whole grain, or just looks that way.
http://health.ivillage.com/eating/ewgrains/0,,bw_7gjtzl15,00.html

Indulge your passion for fashion
Fall fashion trends and hot new looks are here to spice up your season!
Plush Velvet: How to wear this hot fall trend
http://beauty.ivillage.com/trends/fashion/0,,82wpfv60,00.html
Fantastic Fall Sweaters
http://beauty.ivillage.com/fashion/0,,82npq9fj,00.html

Snapshots:  TV Star Vacations ~
We can't seem to resist knowing everything possible about our favorite TV stars. How they spend their leisure time is no exception! See who opts for a down-to-earth getaway and who vacations with a more cosmopolitan flair!
http://entertainment.ivillage.com/tv/features/0,,8269nx0t,00.html

Prepare Your Water Garden for Fall
Do you live on your deck all summer? You've enjoyed the sounds of the pond all summer but fall is around the corner. How do you prepare your water garden for the fall and winter? Get advice on Outdoor Rooms and Water Gardens http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-hhponds

Check It Out: Word Lock
Afraid you'll forget your lock combination? We can spell a solution for you!
http://diet.ivillage.com/gear/gadvice/0,,83qgq0q9,00.html

Welcome to Campus Life!
Where pulling all-nighters, eating Pop-Tarts for dinner, hooking up and living for spring break are as common as the athletic department sweatshirt you wear to class. This is the place for daily gossip, stories and advice, so pour your millionth cup of coffee and take a break from cramming. This board stays up all night! http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ivcampus

House Beautiful: How to Live Large in Small Spaces
Little rooms don't necessarily require small furniture. Here are some tips on how to fit overscale furnishings into limited spaces. http://magazines.ivillage.com/housebeautiful/decorate/home/articles/0,,284677_673846,00.html