Rachel Feddersen

Photo by Sarah Amato

Big day today. (Isn't every day?) First, I'm giving that presentation to the Parenting Group on the South by Southwest Interactive festival. But that's just a side project. Today's real focus is downloading all the information from the many staffers who attended Mom Congress yesterday and figuring out what will be most appealing and useful to our readers. In our weather report: still crisp (read "cold") and sunny. Note to spring: you're supposed to be here now.

So, anyway, for Mom Congress, some ideas include:

• Helping moms track the Federal Stimulus Bill money that's supposed to go to their local school districts
• Providing deep information on the many powerful groups represented at the Congress, including the National Education Association, MomsRising.org, and the American Federation of Teachers
• Presenting info on Mom Congress Advisory Board
• Letting readers know about the scholarships Georgetown is offering to real moms across the country who want learn more about advocating for their children
• "Sizzle reel" video that delivers the big idea and enthusiasm behind the program, plus speaker highlights
• Now that we've got our experts on board, getting the conversation going between them and the moms who need their help

Plus, it's our last day before the GMA contest launches. Cross your fingers for us!