Monthly Archives: September 2009

How to Care for a Hamster

Hamsters have many qualities that endear them as pets – they are small, soft, cuddly, and extremely cute. They also don’t require housebreaking or daily walks. They do, however, equire specific care. Whether you choose to acquire a Syrian hamster (or Golden hamster, the most common) or dwarf hamsters, following these ten tips will help keep your hammy friend happy and healthy for its entire 2-4 year lifespan.

Wordless Wednesday 9-16

I haven’t done this one in a while and thought it was time to play again.

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The Difference between a Pallid Attack and a Cyanotic Attack

If your child has breath holding spells, you might feel like the only parent in the world who has ever experienced such a horror. But actually, they are fairly common. In fact, as many as one-fourth of all healthy children have a breath holding episode at some point in their young lives. Even so, they can be quite alarming.

Not every breath holding spell is the same. There are two major types of breath holding spells. The good news is that neither one of them constitutes a medical emergency.

Cyanotic Attacks

Ten Hand Care Tips

Many of us talk with our hands, and your hands have a lot to say about the state of your health. Your hands do so much that they really need some TLC, and it makes sense to take good care of them. Here are some tips to keep your hands looking young and beautiful.

1. Use sunscreen
You probably know that dermatologists and other experts recommend wearing sunscreen on your face every day. But you may not have thought about sunscreen on your hands. Hands can develop “liver spots” or age spots, brownish areas that are actually sun damage. Apply sunscreen to your hands as you would moisturizing lotion, and it will become second nature to keep your hands protected from the sun.

Ode to Oatmeal

oatmealIf your like me, your trying to get yourself and your children to be just a little healthier. This is not always an easy task with all the options, and often times lack of time to make sure every meal has everything that it should have in it.

I came across Hillbilly Housewife’s Ode To Oatmeal ebook about oatmeal and how to use it and incorporate it in the meals more.  There are some super yummy recipes in this book. I was given permission to share this wonderful ebook with you for FREE.   I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.  Let me know what you think.

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Menu Plan Monday 9-14

Havent done A Menu Plan Monday in a while since I wasn’t really planning all summer probably the time I should have the most. Things just got crazy, now that things are settled down and I have time I am going to get the ball back in motion.

Monday – Eating Out (away football game)
Tuesday – Steak, baked potatoes, steamed veggies
Wednesday – Tacos, Taco salad
Thursday – Grilled Chicken, Rice, steamed veggies
Friday – Breakfast for dinner, Egg burritos, and pancakes
Saturday – Chili (gotta take advantage of Alin being out for the evening)
Sunday – Ham, mashed potatoes, veggies

What to Do When Kids Start Cursing

Some parents carefully watch every word that comes out of their mouths. Others let a curse word slip from time to time. But no matter which category you fall into, hearing your child curse isn’t a pleasant experience.

Whether you find it amusing or appalling, the last thing you want is for your child to say a swear-word at the wrong time. And most parents agree that swearing is a horrible and offensive habit that they don’t want their kids to develop. So what do you do when your child starts cursing? Here are a few tips.

Weekly Round Up Sept 11 09

Welcome to this weeks addition of Weekly Round Up. I hope your September is going smoothly. Things here are getting more and more on a routine especially the mornings such a good thing. Makes my life so much easier when things are smooth.

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