Archive for 'Music Mama' Category
Music Mama: Smoochy music
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Tis’ the season to pucker up, mamas! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we wanted to give you some mood music that’s just right for smooching someone special. In honor of the month of love, this playlist is all about the kiss. To enjoy these tunes, just print the list [...]
Music Mama: New hits playlist for a New Year!
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Hey, mamas! We thought we’d kick off the New Year with some of the biggest new hits from last year. Hope these songs get you in the groove for a happy, healthy 2010! Just print this suggested playlist and use it to find your favorites on your favorite online [...]
Music Mama: Inspiring Playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Sometimes what we need most is a little boost, and music is a great way to get it. So this month’s list is music designed to inspire you, put a smile on your face and make the day a little brighter. The holiday rush-rush-rush is fast approaching, so this [...]
Music Mama: Game Day Playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama We’re right in the thick of football season, so we need a little game day music! It won’t matter what kind of game you’re going to — high school, pee wee, kids’ soccer or a Razorback game — this music will get you pumped and ready for game time. [...]
Music Mama: “Name” that playlist for the boys!
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Last month, we did this cool playlist built from songs with a girl’s name in the title. If you missed it, you can check it out by clicking here. So… in fairness to the boys… this month we’re doing one that’s all about the guys. Interesting little side note: [...]
Music Mama: “Name” that playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama The idea for this month’s playlist came to me in my sleep one night — seriously. It’s been fun trying to think of as many songs as I could with a girl’s name in the title. There are probably a few more I haven’t thought of, but this is [...]
Music Mama: “Life’s a Beach” Playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama If you’re still waiting for your vacation to begin (or bummed out because it’s already over), then this is the playlist for you. Go to your favorite online music store (like iTunes) and download these songs because they are going to put you on the beach — even if [...]
Music Mama: Songs for Dads
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama In honor of Father’s Day, which will be here before we know it (June 21st), this month’s playlist is all about the daddies. This list is full of songs written for or about the men who make a huge impact on our lives. Go to your favorite online music [...]
Music Mama: iPod Playlist for Moms
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Well, it wouldn’t be a website birthday party without a little music, right? So this playlist is just for all the mamas out there as well as those women who are “like a mom” to people in their lives who really need one. Just in time for Mother’s Day, [...]
Music Mama: “For a rainy day” playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama It’s April, so it’s inevitable that we’ll have a few showers before spring’s flowers can emerge. When you’re stuck inside during a downpour, listen to this playlist we made just for a rainy day, and enjoy it while the rain taps at your window. Just print this list so [...]
Music Mama: American Idol Greatest Hits playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama I know lots of you are completely embroiled in American Idol right now, so I hope you’ll enjoy this playlist which compiles some of the greatest hits from winners (and losers) on the show throughout the past eight years. If you’d like to have these songs on your iPod [...]
Music Mama: Can’t get enough of your love
By Jackie Helton, music lover extraordinaire How could we not give you a great list of love songs this month? We had to. It’s nearly Valentine’s Day. But this list will come in handy all year long. Might be the perfect thing to listen to before a date night out on the town with your [...]
Music Mama: Work-Out Music Playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama If you’ve got a few extra Christmas calories to burn, you’re going to love the January Work-Out Music playlist. It starts off with songs at a reasonable tempo to help you get going, ramps up with some high-energy, fast songs and then helps you cool down with a more [...]
Music Mama: Christmas Music Playlist
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama Can you believe we saw a little snow around here yesterday? It’s definitely “beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” So, in honor of the season, here’s a great new playlist of fun Christmas tunes to load on your iPod and enjoy through the holidays. If we missed your [...]
Music Mama: Songs that “give thanks”
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama With only about three weeks to go before Thanksgiving, our November music playlist will help you find your grateful groove. Listen to this playlist on your iPod while you’re cooking the big feast, or use these songs as the perfect musical backdrop for your Thanksgiving get-togethers with friends and [...]
Music Mama: Sad Songs Say So Much
By Jackie, the Music Mama What often separates the mamas from the papas is that women aren’t afraid to have a good cry now and then, when we really need one. For those times when you’re convinced no one has ever felt as bad as you do, try putting a few of these tunes on [...]
Music Mama: The Red, White and Blue Playlist
By Jackie, the “Proud to be an American” music mama If you’ve still got a case of Olympic afterglow, or if you’re enjoying this season’s fascinating presidential race, then this playlist is for you. It’s got red, white and blue all over it and is sure to inspire the patriot in all of us. (We [...]
Music Mama: “Celebrate Summer”
By Jackie Helton, the Music Mama We can’t let summer slip by without a red hot summer playlist. These are great tunes to load on your iPod before you hit the beach, or, if you’ve already been there, use these songs to remember your vacation. This would also be a great mix of songs to [...]
Music Mama: July’s “Power Women” Playlist
By Music Mama Jackie H. Here’s a playlist you’re going to love while you’re poolside this month. It’s a collection of songs from “power women” for power women. Enjoy. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor Call Me – Blondie Constant Craving – k.d. lang Stupid Girls – Pink La vie en rose – Edith Piaf [...]
Music Mama: Songs from Chick Flicks
Jackie (the coolest iTunes junkie I know) is back with a playlist for June that you’re going to love. This one contains songs from some of the greatest chick flicks of all time. So go download your favorites, pop in your earplugs and have some popcorn, too. Enjoy. Same Mistake (from “P.S. I Love You”) [...]