(Photo source) Children love being outdoors, so why not create them their very own outdoor play area? Having an outside area to play in will keep them fit and healthy and encourage them to keep active. Whether you want to create an educational play area, a fun area or a sensory area, the […]
How To Have Rainy Day Fun With Your Children
November 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
When the weather just won’t behave itself, keeping the kids amused is the hardest job in the world. There are lots of things you can do indoors with the little ones, but the vast majority of them are likely to be messy. If you get stuck inside with the kids, keep reading for some ideas […]
How To Turn Your Garden Into A Playground For The Kids
February 5, 2014 Leave a Comment
Credit We spend so much time grooming our gardens to try and make them worthy of the Chelsea Flower Show, that we sometimes forget they are there to be enjoyed by our children. Do you find yourself complaining at the footprints in borders or the thinning out of the lawn in random places? Sometimes […]
Organization Uses Toys to Promote Science
January 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
The United States is seeing a dramatic drop in qualified individuals for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To combat this downward trend, one organization is hoping to use educational toys to promote interest in these fields in children. SME, a nonprofit organization that works to advance manufacturing in the US, collected and […]
Seven Birthday Party Ideas for Tomboy Girls
January 9, 2014 1 Comment
Is your little girl just not that girly? Stuck for ideas on how to celebrate her birthday that isn’t sleepovers or makeovers? See if any of these birthday party ideas would suit her better: Movie Night There is no birthday party ideas I love more than snuggling up with a blanket and a cuppa and hours of […]
A common health risk that every new parent needs to know about
January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Flat Head Syndrome is an extremely common problem in infants today, affecting nearly 50% of all babies who sleep on their backs. However, it is still not something that is widely known about and understood. Every new parent should be aware of the possibility of flat head syndrome so they can look out for it […]
How To Make Frozen Soap Bubbles
January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Apartment Therapy has a really cool recipe to make frozen soap bubbles. “Remarkably, soap bubbles can be blown in very cold temperatures, freeze and remain intact if they are strong enough. Angela Kelly and her son blew bubbles with the solution below and watched them freeze and sit on the hood of her car.”
Fun and Meaningful Ideas for Celebrating Your Baby’s First Christmas
January 7, 2014 Leave a Comment
This year your life has changed in an incredibly meaningful way- you have brought new life into the world. Having a baby totally turns your world upside down and the first year is a blur of exciting firsts – from the first word to the first crawl to the first step. When the holiday season […]
Free Cookbook and Children’s eBook – 12/29/13
December 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Free Declutter and Childrens eBooks 12-18-13
December 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
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5 Great Free eBooks for 9/1/13
September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
Book Description Publication Date: August 31, 2013 * * * LIMITED TIME OFFER! GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE (Regular $9.99)!!! * * * Dear Reader, Do you suffer from diabetes, obesity, frequent inflammations, dandruff, hair loss, allergies, slow metabolism, candida? Is your immune system weak? Do you hate the wrinkles on your face? Do you wish […]
How to Handle Anaphylaxis in Children
August 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
Anaphylaxis is considered to be a very serious allergic reaction to certain foods or chemicals and if left unattended, can be deadly. This condition requires urgent medical attention and this includes being injected with epinephrine and possibly ending up in hospital too. Anaphylaxis is usually triggered as a result to your immune system overreacting to […]
GoodNites 3 Day Challenge Results
August 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoodNites for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. GoodNites was kind enough to send me free GoodNites underwear for a 3 day challenge to combad night time bed wetting. They were even some cool Marvel SpiderMan “Spidey” Did you know that bedwetting is common […]
Top 5 Things to Kick Off Your Father’s Day Weekend
June 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros. Have Father’s Day plans yet? Here are 5 ways to kick off this year’s Father’s Day weekend: Make this Father’s day unique by spending quality time with the family. Walmart is selling tickets to the EXCLUSIVE pre-screening of Man of Steel [PG-13] on June 13th […]
Try Fla-Vor-Ice for a Great Summer Snack
May 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jel Sert for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve probably seen Flav-Vor-Ice (aka FVI) around. You know, those yummy freezer pops that have been around for over 40 years–They’ve been around since 1969. I ate them as kids on hot summer days, and […]
Braces Then, Invisalign Now
May 27, 2013 1 Comment
This is a sponsored post for Invisalign. All opinions are strictly mine. When I was 14, I got braces. Looking back, I was probably too young, as some of the changes shifted back. I would need braces again as an adult to fix it and my overbite (which resulted in TMJ as well). My memories […]
Baby Clothes: How to Find the Best Ones?
May 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Shopping for baby clothes can be fun and enjoyable, and it is even easier when done online. There are many colors, styles and bargains from which to choose. For mothers expecting a new baby or already have one, there are never- ending considerations to make that involves clothing them. The same case applies to someone […]
Mom’s Love Mombo!
April 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you tried out the mombo nursing pillow, made by Pinehurst? Not only does it add to nursery decor, it makes nursing your little one a much more comfortable experience. You can also get a cover […]
Baby Clothes: Shopping the Best for Your Baby
April 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
When you have a baby, you always think of providing the best for him/her that you can afford. When it comes to picking out baby clothes, here are some tips and pointers that will definitely help you. Baby clothes should be durable enough. Babies tend to soil their clothes frequently. So, the clothes need a […]
Creating A Healthy Diet for Children – Part 2
April 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
Image by marie-ll via FlickrStep 4 Get in the habit of eating regular family meals together. Family meals can give an opportunity for the family to catch up and talk, as well as providing role models to the children for healthy eating. If your child turns his nose up at the prospect of family meals, try allowing […]
