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As a mom, I feel that we can be swept up in the whirlwind of “traditions” that typically surrounds Easter, including visiting the Easter bunny and Easter Egg hunts…and it Texas….our bluebonnets. With all these secular traditions, though, do you know where they come from? And, with the fun that surrounds Easter activities, do you [...]
With three girls, we love dolls. We have a varied collection, big and small, and I am always on the lookout for something new. Because our dolls get played with a lot, and passed down through our daughters, I only buy dolls I know will last. I also like to buy dolls that come in [...]
Hallie Rich founded Rich Vitamins and the alternaVites brand when she discovered that like her, 40% of Americans couldn’t swallow pills! alternaVites Kids soon followed when she found that parents like me were tired of children’s vitamins full of sugar, artificial ingredients, and with incomplete nutritional content. They have a promise, pledge and commitment to [...]
Kelly Gash is a Southern California-based professional organizer who can help you tame the clutter in your life. Visit her website at www.orgforlife.com. Okay, so the kids are at school, at a play date, or napping. You find yourself with thirty minutes (or maybe even a whole hour!) where no one needs your immediate attention. “Perfect!” [...]
I love to be organized; I could spend half a day and a small fortune in The Container Store! Since baby #3 was born in December, things around here haven’t been as organized as I like. My hubby pointed out that the most organized things I have right now are my binders (although even they [...]
From sleepless nights to endless lists of errands, it’s tough being a mom. It’s even tougher being a mom who wants to stay fit and healthy. But fortunately this list of products makes being a healthy mom entirely possible. Stand-up Pouches Perfect for moms on the go – food is kept upright and stays fresh. [...]
Spring cleaning is much more challenging when you live in a place that has lead paint and lead dust. It means thinking carefully about your environment, planning ahead, having the appropriate tools on hand and perhaps sending the kids away for awhile. If you are pregnant, it would be best to ask (or pay) someone [...]
Hook Um!, Stick Um! & Note Um! No glue. No tape. No nails. I love things that can be reused. Recycling, reusing and repurposing are a big deal to me. There is a time and place to purchase something that can only be used once, but I really appreciate repeated-use items. That’s why I want [...]
Not only is it important to be active with your family, but it is also important to be active with your spouse. Working together and going on dates together will strengthen your relationship. Research suggests that couples should go on a date every other week. Gasp, I know. With 4 kids, this seems impossible to [...]
Did you know that only about 5% of the population recycles their plastic bags? Starting from crude oil, plastic bags utilize a lot of our Earth’s valuable natural resources, yet we use a single plastic bag for a mere couple of hours before they are thrown away. With this alarming statistic at the forefront of [...]
If you love to compare books with movies, Scholastic now offers Stellaluna. Based on the children’s book by Janell Cannon, this animated story follows the adventures of a young, seemingly-orphaned fruit bat named Stellaluna who is adopted by a family of birds. How different she is from her adopted siblings! But, will their differences end [...]
Excerpt from Dustin Maher’s Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~ Chapter 5 Fuel as Food. We will be doing a full review of this book and have a great giveaway next month! Read Part 1 here. Read Part 2 here. 11. Don’t eat grains after 4 p.m. As [...]
Little Tikes is a toy company that I trust wholeheartedly – I grew up on Little Tikes Toys. These were the toys that survived my ever changing taste and brutal boy cousins, and are the toys my mother still has in a box labeled “Melissa’s Fave toys”. These are the toys I purchase for my [...]
So you have two or three children and they seem overwhelming at times…you can still get your workout in! While I am not an elite athlete, I have been able to continue to stay fit and race on occasion and be a mom. I will not lie to you and say it is easy or [...]
Having a baby is an adventure in medical care. You are learning which bugs are harmless and which ones are more serious. You can rest assured that most colds and bugs your child gets are normal and relatively harmless. They just make your baby miserable. It becomes a trial by fire but you don’t have [...]
What are super foods? They seem to be a popular topic on many talk shows, health shows and health and fitness programs. Super foods are vegetables, fruits, grains, meats and spices and herbs that we consume that are packed with nutrients vital to our health. While everyone probably eats some of these super foods, I [...]
Is it time to get organized? Let me tell you about a two new products that may help make Spring Cleaning a little less taxing this year. Space Bags, a longtime friend of my family, now offers a High Capacity Storage Tote in two sizes. The Jumbo Tote holds up to two bedding sets, four [...]
Excerpt from Dustin Maher’s Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~ Chapter 5 Fuel as Food. We will be doing a full review of this book and have a great giveaway next month! Read Part 1 here. 6. Keep your portion size under control. This is closely related [...]
Introducing our next BlogMania sponsor spotlight and your chance to take a sneak peek at our spectacular prize package being offered during April’s event! ************************ When I hear some one say “Ikea”, I think of a HUGE store of furniture. The Ikea stores across America showcase quality products (mainly furniture and room organization) for affordable prices. Ikea started in [...]
Introducing our first BlogMania sponsor spotlight and your chance to take a sneak peek at our spectacular prize package being offered during April’s event! ************************ Wreaths for Door is an online wreath retailer that was the spinoff of a local floral shop in MA, aptly …. and lovingly …. named after the owners’ daughter, Lily. This company is in [...]
Guest post by Angie Mielke, PhD, Co-Founder, Sticky Fingers Cooking School for Kids and Licensed Clinical Psychologist The day is winding down, dinner is almost done, and you are counting the minutes until the relief unit arrives. After all the hustle bustle of the days events, getting the kids bellies nutritionally full before bedtime, hopefully helping [...]
Relaxation and peaceful music is always an asset to creating an atmosphere conducive to sleep! Putumayo Kids will release their new album on February 28th that really fits the bill! Instrumental Dreamland is a collection of international lullabies and classic children’s songs set in soothing instrumentation. This is the perfect album for listening to before [...]
By Lynda Fassa for Green Goes Simple There are many fun things to do in the backyard with the kids: picnicking, jumping through the sprinkler and playing catch-and-release firefly competitions, to name a few. But the most memorable — and possibly the best brain-builder — is gardening. Scientists and pediatricians have learned that kids who [...]
There are so many reasons why kids need to be active and exercise. There is the obvious: Activity and exercise helps kids maintain a healthy weight, builds strong and healthy bodies, and promotes overall wellness. But, did you also know that… Being active and exercising improves the quality and amount of sleep kids get? Kids [...]
With my first daughter, we never dealt with food allergies. I was very careful about introducing foods that could be possible allergens within her first 2 years, from peanut butter to chocolate to strawberries. I even made special pesto for her that did not contain pine nuts! At the same time, she was a great eater, and we [...]
Excerpt from Dustin Maher’s Fit Moms for Life: How to Have Endless Energy to Outplay your Kids ~ Chapter 5 Fuel as Food. We will be doing a full review of this book and have a great giveaway next month! Here are the 16 rules that I believe are the cornerstone of what you should [...]
Looking for an album that is out of this world? Recess Music has one for you. La Bella Stella is a collection of songs about Earth and a few of the other planets, creating the perfect musical celebration of Earth Day! 1 Nature’s Lullaby | Maria Alley 2 I Love the Dark | Tom Knight [...]
According to an article in the New York Times, the general population that are taking multivitamins are consuming far more vitamins and minerals than are needed by the human body. Karen Miller-Kovach, chief scientist for Weight Watchers International said that ”It is virtually impossible to find an adult multivitamin and mineral supplement that is only 100 percent [...]
By Andrea Kasprzak for Green Goes Simple You’ve taken some huge green steps, but how does your green knowledge measure up? Take our quiz to gauge your Green IQ and pick up some conservation cues along the way! 1. Not all household appliances use the same amount of energy. Which one guzzles the most? Blow-dryer [...]
Let’s face it, parents, sometimes television is easier. Sometimes it’s so much easier to just fire up Nick Jr. and let your children dance and prance the day away in front of the television. However, too much television – even wholesome and educational programs – is never a good thing, especially for growing minds. Sometimes [...]
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