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Back-To-School Clothing Money-Saving Ideas
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Nursing Your Baby? What If You Have To Go Away?
It is possible that as a new mom, there will be times when you will
have to be away from your baby for a short period of time. Perhaps you
have to travel on business, or there is a medical procedure that you
must have, that will make it impossible for you to breastfeed for
awhile.
This doesn’t have to mean weaning, however.
If you are a nursing mom, there are some extra steps you can take to
ensure you and your baby cope well with this change
Potty Tots Potty Training Program
I recently received a great package in the mail from the folks over at Potty Tots. What a great system they have for helping your little one to transition to going on the potty. They’ve thought of everything.
The video is adorable, the books engaging and the system is very smart. Take a look for yourself. Just click on the images below to find out more about each of the kits:
Potty Tots for Boys:
Potty Tots for Girls:
Cute baby video…
Make sure you watch this adorable ad for Evian drinking water with the roller skating babies- too funny!
Setting up a Summertime Routine for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Are you the parent or caregiver of a young child wondering how to keep the next few months of summer sane? Due to an outside career or other obligations, are you finding it difficult keeping your toddler or preschooler on a routine at home to avoid any possible behavior issues? Well, it doesn’t have to be as stressful as it may seem heading into the freedom of summer with your little one. There are many easy ways to avoid behavior issues in your toddler or preschooler by setting up a summertime routine now that will work for everyone. Here are some ideas to help you get started with this.
Use existing routines to set up a workable summer routine. If your child is already attending pre
Keeping Kids Safe at Camp
CBS video had a nice segment today on their healthwatch about keeping kids safe at camp. Check it out on our post…
Are Women Born this Way? Video – too cute
Ok, I thought this video was just too cute:
Don’t you just wonder what in the world is going through that baby’s mind? Adorable!
Simplicity – Slow down and enjoy a peaceful pace of life!
Do you feel like your life is going by so fast? And yet it seems we are continually trying to speed things up by rushing through daily routines and tasks.
As a parent you know the years seem to pass by like the blink of an eye and you are left to wonder where did time go? Like many, you are looking to slow the pace of life so you can truly enjoy the people and things that matter most to you. But how can you go about doing that? Here are some simple ideas for simple, joy-filled living.
Enjoy the peaceful mornings. Determine to set your alarm 15-30 minutes earlier than normal and bring your coffee, tea (or soda). Enjoy the quiet of early morning by siting or walking outside. Take this time to think about your day and enjoy the beauty of nature as you listen to the wind, birds, insects, and the sounds of morning. Concentrate on your breathing and do some breathing exercises to help you feel energized and ready to tackle the day. Reserve that special time for yourself each morning and start the day off right.
Speed up dinner with Slow Cooking! In this fast paced world it seems everyone touts the benefits of fast food but a new revolution has begin called the slow food movement. It is of course a more healthy way to eat but the real benefit is that you can get back to basics and cook the foods your mother and grandmother may have made and make meal times special in your house again. Create a meal plan each week and though you may spend more time cooking and a bit more money on quality ingredients, you and your family will relish the experience and time together. Save even more time by using a meal planning service like that offered by our friends at Dine Without Whine.
Enjoy Hospitality – have friends over for dinner. Don’t worry about competing with Martha. This doesn’t need to be elaborate at all. Make one or two special dishes on a buffet table and have guests help themselves and make their own drinks. Sit outside and talk with adults while
2 more hours a week – free!
Well…you can get 2 extra hours for f r e e right now! Moms sure are overworked. We hardly have a moment to ourselves. We’re […]