Polk Moms - Connecting moms in Polk County, Fla.

Connecting moms in Polk County, Fla.

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Welcome to the revamped Polk Moms. Take a few moments to sign up and look around.

We still have the same vibrant moderator and engaging discussions. Our new format builds in a lot more social networking opportunities. We also have live chat anytime, and any member can start a blog.

Let us know how you like it or if you have any suggestions for improvement!

Latest Activity

Fallsmama replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Doubling of maternal deaths in U.S. 'scandalous,' rights group says'

6 minutes ago

MandyJay replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Mass Ingredient Recall'

I read through the list at the FDA, and I'm clear. Whew. Here's the link if you'd like to look through the PDF.

17 minutes ago

MandyJay replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Cooking a Corned Beef Brisket'

I usually make corned beef, and my method involves tossing it into the pressure cooker with some water and the accompanying seasoning packet. We're not huge fans of cooked cabbage at my house, so my starch is usually potatoes of some sort. Although…

25 minutes ago

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1 hour ago

MR Mom replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Cooking a Corned Beef Brisket'

Here is my favorite way to prepare a brisket, but please keep it a secret :-) Purchase a flat brisket which is preseasoned. Rinse off the seasoning fluids with tap water and trim the excessive fat (leave a thin layer for flavor). Coat the meat with…

1 hour ago

MR Mom and Jules Bohanon joined Polk Moms

1 hour ago

Shawn Arnold replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'ABC’s Lost: The Final Season'

I get excited about Tuesdays of late. Will anyone watch Lost tonight?

1 hour ago

Stacey S. Way replied to Alicia (Alsan)'s discussion 'Autism'

Autism Speaks On the night of April 1, the Empire State Building will be lit up blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Friday, April 2. And we're aiming to light the rest of America blue, too – city by c…

2 hours ago

Stacey S. Way replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Mass Ingredient Recall'

I have the T M Dip, man that junk is not cheep! Sapose to be organic!!! I am so glad no one has eaten it!!! I mentioned this on the old Polk Moms Site, that my son got salmonella poisioning at the age of 5 WKS!!! He was in the hospital for 4 days, a…

2 hours ago

Stacey S. Way replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Former Presidential Candidate John Edwards' Mistress: Still in Love, Living 'Truth''

I think this is sad. :( I think the, hmmm, what can I call her and be nice? Mistress whatever is a home wrecker. Why? Because you dont mess with a married man. If he made advancements, she should have told him "no", or get a devorce first, or someth…

2 hours ago

RWallace replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Cooking a Corned Beef Brisket'

I was just reading online and apparently you have to cover the brisket completly with liquid? I am also Confused on if I should put the veggies on the bottom or top of the meat. Its 50/50 on the recipes I have found so far...

2 hours ago

1 tired mommy replied to Shawn Arnold's discussion 'Cooking a Corned Beef Brisket'

This is something that I absolutely love, but have never made myself. I love corned beef and cabbage, let me know how it turns out and maybe I'll give it a whirl.

2 hours ago