Growing up with six brothers and sisters Christmas was chaotic, but filled with memories. I remember that my favorite part about Christmas was my Christmas stocking. I would sneak out to the Christmas tree first thing in the … Continue reading...
November 30, 2009 by
Overlooked Baby Shower Gifts: Part 1
Everyone gets the same typical things for baby showers: diapers, bibs, cute onesies, a diaper bag, binkies, etc. There's no problem with that--babies need the typical things. But there are some items that people overlook (or … Continue reading...
November 27, 2009 by
Things to Tell Yourself When You’re Cranky
Sometimes babies can be a bit much. Babies cry. Toddlers push your buttons. And bite… and hit… and call you mean. All parents get frustrated once in awhile--and that's ok as long as you properly handle your emotions. But you … Continue reading...
November 25, 2009 by
A Few Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Has Everything
I don't want anything for the holidays this year. Don't buy me something just to get me something. My house is full of clutter already. But, just because I say I don't want anything doesn't mean I want nothing. I want … Continue reading...
November 23, 2009 by
Online Christmas Sales
About this time each year retailers will begin to fiercely compete with each other to grab shoppers. They will advertise on the radio, in newspapers or on television about their great percentage off sales, coupons and … Continue reading...
November 20, 2009 by
Fitness Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry, pumpkin pie, holiday cookies. Sounds like the holidays to me and it is filled with scrumptious food! Oh, it is so difficult to resist all of those holiday goodies, but … Continue reading...
November 19, 2009 by
Feeding America: Helping Those in Need This Holiday Season
While we are busy cooking our hams and turkeys and baking our pumpkin pies there are some who are wondering where they will get their next meal from. Thanksgiving is still too far off in the future to worry about for them … Continue reading...
November 11, 2009 by
Choosing Eco-Friendly Baby Gifts: Part 1
Green gifts are hot right now. And for good reason. Not only are eco-friendly gifts good for the Earth, they're healthier and safer for babies. If you're looking for things to put on your family's holiday gift list, or are … Continue reading...
November 9, 2009 by
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait: Healthy, Low-Cal and Delicious
As the years have flown by, faster than a speeding bullet at times or so it seems, I have become smarter and wiser. I have become more health conscious and enforcing some strict rules upon myself. In part, like the rest of … Continue reading...
November 4, 2009 by
Love Them French Vanilla Cappuccinos!
Like so many of you, I have to have my coffee every morning in order to start my day off on the right foot. Without my coffee in the morning I am like a fish out of water. It is a chance that I am unwilling to partake of. I … Continue reading...
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