Tips for Reading to Your Toddler...

I’m sure we all know reading is one of the most important skills your child will learn. This skill is something we all use each and every day. However getting your toddler interested is not always easy to do; however, it will make her excited about learning how to read when the time comes. When to Read A lot of parents choose bedtime to read to their children. Cuddling while listening to a story is a favorite way to...

Toddlers and Car Seats Not So Confusing...

For many parents car seats can be a confusing topic. There are seats that are made for babies, some for toddlers then there is those that are made for both. Then the installation is different for each seat. Adding to the confusion is the car seat laws changing from state to state, no wonder we are all confused. Lucky for us we have some help. The manufactures of car seats are required to make age as well as weight limits...

Deciding to Co-sleep Or Not...

At the time of bringing the new bundle of joy home mom is usually fairly rested because she had some help from the nursing staff at the hospital to take care of her baby and herself However, after she comes home, everything changes. In the past moms would put the baby in bed with them so she can get some rest. This is also called co-sleeping. Most parents stopped doing this for various reasons, but this practice is making a...

Getting The Family Budget On Track...

As the year wears on closer to the holidays we often find ourselves realizing that we have not stuck to our budget and wonder how I can get back on track. This is not always a fun thing to do nor is it the easiest thing to do. The prices are rising every year well lately every month with the price of gas rising like they have been. This makes it hard for many people to save money. And plan their spending more...

Daisy D’s Autumn Collection Die Cuts ~Review...

Daisy D’s Autumn Collection Die Cuts Scrapbooking is a hobby that everyone can enjoy and with its popularity is it fast becoming America’s favorite pastime baseball. It is craft that everyone can truly enjoy while making memories for the family to cherish for years to come. And the cool thing about scrapbooking is that you can make books to fit a theme, season, or special occasion. With Daisy D’s Autumn...

The New Life of a New Parent...

When you discover you’re pregnant you probably have no idea just how much your life is going to change. It all starts with morning sickness, food cravings, and food aversions. Add in the extra weight, your hormones going crazy, and feeling like a beached whale. Before you know it, the little bundle of joy has arrived and you’ve fallen head over heals in love with someone brand spanking new to the world. There...

Could it be PPD? What is it?...

I’m sure we have all heard the term PPD but often times we don’t exactly understand what it is. Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a condition that women have dealt with for centuries, but it has received more attention due to Brooke Shield’s recent bout with this condition. Women all over believe it is about time that the “baby blues” are being discussed and dealt with in a serious manner. What...

Making Brown Bag Lunches Healthy...

I have found that the best thing about a brown bag lunch is that you create it yourself. You get to have whatever you want on any day. Especially for those who are trying to stay healthy, adding a few extra things to their lunch bag is a necessity. A piece of fruit has always been a part of brown bag lunches. Moms would drop a shiny red apple or a blemish free orange in the bag. Remember how it used to crush the sandwich in...