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Have you ever heard anyone complain or warn about using plastic? How many times a day do you use plastic? Everyone uses plastic….why shouldn’t I? We have been using plastic, as a society, for over 100 years and to put it in perspective, in 2002 107 billion pounds of plastic were produced in North America, [...]
In my world, kids eat too much candy. They need more candy like they need a hole in the head. Couple that with kids who have multiple food allergies, and Valentine’s Day can be a real bummer. To try to meet the demand for Valentines without adding to the sugar load, I have created a [...]
Since having children, I have really fallen behind with my scrapbooking. I have thousands of pictures on my computer, but that is where they sit. Until now. I have found the perfect solution, MyMemories Scrapbook Suite v3. The digital scrapbook program is so easy to use that I was completing pages within minutes. It felt [...]
Although I’m not a Mom, I have an amazing Mom (this first sentence will make her instantly cry, sorry Mom)! I’d like to share my perspective as both a young professional and young adult living away from home throughout college and my young professional career and how I’ve continued to have an amazing relationship with [...]
If you have recently given birth, you might have noticed that you have gained a little extra weight during your pregnancy or you have a few stretch marks on your stomach. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and lose some of that baby weight. If [...]
Spring Break is just around the corner and that means family vacations and road trips. Check out this guest post from Dale Cooper. Family road trips are a great way to escape the daily grind. Taking your kids on a trip will provide them with an unforgettable experience, but a long drive can put a [...]
One of the best ways we can come closer together as families, is to have fun together. This doesn’t mean that we need to spend money to go out and participate in lavish expensive activities. There are so many ways we can have fun together at home, or driving in the car, or anywhere we [...]
If you are looking for a gift for a child that will make them feel uniquely loved, I See Me books is the place for you. I See Me offers books that are personalized. You fill in the necessary blanks, and they send you a book that is filled with fun stories that include information [...]
Need some more space in your bathroom, but don’t have the time, space or money to remodel? Wish you could sit in the shower, but not on the floor of the bathtub when you shave your legs? Know someone who has difficulty getting out of the bathtub or standing in the shower? Are you going [...]
The holiday season can be a rough time for the floors in your home. Snowy boots, spilled wine, and don’t even get me started on the dangers of cranberry sauce. Luckily we have some help from the flooring experts at Empire Today. Start the New Year off right by giving the floors in your home [...]
For as long as I can remember, I have used the same product to clean our house. You know the one, spray bottle with blue liquid, funny commercials where birds crash into crystal clear windows. It is my go-to for everything. From Windows to floors. Crazy, I know, but it cuts through grease and grime [...]
I am finally completing my series on stewardship. I saved the hardest topic for last: Stewardship of your finances. I think it is the hardest, because I am not very good with finances. There are three things I do with money: spend it, spend it, and spend it! However, it is good to have your [...]
When we had our first child, I was worried about EVERY developmental stage. Shouldn’t he be rolling over? Why isn’t he walking? What if he walks before he crawls? Out of excitement I jumped the gun a little and wanted him to develop fast. Now after our 4th child, I have finally learned to relax, be [...]
You might never guess by looking at me that I am a rebel at heart. I appear to be a plain wife and Mom who is plodding through life doing my best to get done what needs to get done. In reality, I am a rebel. You see, I am rebelling against many of the [...]
The Gia by Simplisse is a unique, angled breastfeeding pillow. The pillow can be used with or without a cover, since the pillow is 100% quilted cotton that’s soft, stain resistant and anti-microbial. The pillow is also machine washable and will never get lumpy! The thick-to thin design positions baby on an incline. The broad [...]
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2011 came and went faster than I could blink an eye, with the dawn of many new and great adventures that God presented to us. I wanted to start off this New Year talking about a very serious health problem that I have been dealing with and felt that sharing my experience would help other [...]
About three and a half years ago, my husband and I were expecting our first child and getting ready for his arrival. One of the most important things on our list to get was a car seat. Since we were new parents, I wasn’t sure about what seat I wanted, but I knew I [...]
While I love a bacon, egg & cheese muffin, I don’t love the oily cheese, the often obviously-been-sitting-there-a-while taste/temperature, plus the ingredients are almost always crooked on the muffin, which drives me crazy! Fast food has gotten shockingly expensive too, and the more mouths you have to feed, the more expensive it is! So, I’ve [...]
Applecheeks Diapers are a versatile cloth diapering system that will take you from birth to potty training, with 2 sizes fitting 7-40 pounds. I had the pleasure of trying a size 2 envelope cover and one-size rayon bamboo insert on my 2 year old earlier this year, and it quickly became a dependable, “go-to” [...]
Some kids respond really well to classroom instruction. Others do not. It sometimes takes a little extra something, usually an extra dose of tactile interaction, gross motor work, visual stimulation or verbal prompting, for things to “click”. I have one of those children. My 5-year-old has really been struggling with letter sounds. He can name [...]
This year we were thankful for the babies born in 2011. Just look at all these adorable faces! A BIG congrats to 8 of our ANOM writers, (in order) Heather, Keleigh, Melanie, Sarah, Lindsey, Melissa, Valerie and Maria, in the birth of their beautiful babies this year! (You can read a few of their [...]
“Mom, I am bored!” Anyone hearing this from their kids right about now? Half way through Christmas Break and wondering what to do? I get a lot of parents asking why kids always say they are bored. Although every child is different, here are some suggestions. Let’s start with some interesting findings… Kids now are [...]
Everyone knows that the holiday season brings lots of parties or entertaining of friends and family. If you are like me and you are looking for a new treat to treat your friends but want to make sure it will taste great, try these new twists on the chocolate chip cookie: Chocolate Chip and Peanut [...]
by guest Andrew Brusnahan Let’s face it, sometimes your house can become boring to look at, especially if you have been there for a few years. Walking into a room and seeing the same coat of paint, the same boring tiles, and so on and so forth. The kitchen seems to be one of those [...]
Exhibit Kids is a totally unique concept for children’s clothing. Exhibit Kids tees feature small run limited edition designs from emerging artists worldwide and the artist receives 20% of the net profits, ensuring one less “starving” artist out there. . Each design is only printed once as a short run limited edition, guaranteeing your child [...]
If you are looking for award-winning books, you might choose those that have won the Caldecott medal. The Caldecott is awarded to outstanding books illustrated by authors from the United States that exhibit original artwork and are published in English. The Caldecott has been awarded since 1938. Most likely, some of your favorites are on [...]
Tidy Tots is a unique and more sanitary approach to potty-training your child. Most moms, like me, want to make potty-training as easy as possible on both their child and themselves. We know that potty seats are more comfortable and easier for toddlers to use than sitting on the big potties, but who likes to [...]
Folk music lovers, unite! Laura Veirs has released a children’s album called “Tumble Bee” that is full of fun folk music for kids. (Adults will love it, too!) Some of them might be familiar, but some of them might be new. I love learning new songs! Check out these titles: Little Lap Dog Lullaby (Traditional) [...]
For every mother of a preschool boy or girl, the name Caillou is instantly recognizable! Caillou is a preschooler who delights in the small wonders of the world around him, embellishing everything he sees with his rich imagination. With a focus on role-playing and make-believe, Caillou toys and games help spruce up reality with a [...]
If you are looking for books to help you and your kids discuss important life lessons, I would encourage you to check out the Cooper and Me series, written and illustrated by 13-year-old Alexa Peters and her mom, Monique Peters. These books make a terrific springboard for conversations about important topics. “Cooper and Me” tells [...]
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