I'm not sure if it is all children, but my kids have been musically inclined from the time they were about 4 months old. Even in their earlier days, they loved the sound of music and could instantly be soothed by humming or lullabies. As they got older, both my girls started "dancing" as soon as they learned to hold their head up and sit on their own. They would sway from side to side each time music came on. My 10 month old, who can't walk yet, ...
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Give Them A Breakfast They Will Love With Aunt Jemima #AJLilGriddlesCG #spon
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what do you do when you have two kids that refuse to eat breakfast? I know many adults, including myself, are guilty of skipping the meal that jumpstarts your metabolism and fuels your body, but when it comes to children, they should get a good start to their day. I notice that when my toddler doesn't have breakfast, she tends to be moodier, tired, and sluggish throughout the ...
Do You Give Your Infant Vitamins? (Giveaway)
While I was breastfeeding my first baby, my daughter's pediatrician told me that as long as I was taking my prenatal vitamin, I did not need to give her additional vitamins. He also mentioned that since she is breastfed, she should be on a Vitamin D supplement. With baby #2, I was a bit more concerned about her vitamin intake because she is a finicky eater and does not nurse as often as my first baby did. Last week, her pediatrician prescribed an ...
Say Cheese!
I've never enjoyed having my photo taken. Well, that's not entirely true. My mom has tons of photos she's taken of me as a little girl where I happily pose with my head to the side on my left shoulder. I think I actually have one on display in my house. But after having three kids I'm less than enthusiastic to pose for photos. So, when I considered professional family photos for our home I was envisioning photos of the kids....not me. Until our ...
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Wipes Have a New Look and Feel!
If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know my attempt at cloth diapering, and even using cloth wipes. Well, this endeavor ended quickly with my second baby when I discovered her cloth diapers were leaving welts on her legs, even though they weren't too tight. Since we weren't cloth diapering, I decided to just ditch our initial plan altogether and use disposable diapers and wipes. There are a few brands of disposable diapers I ...
Check out how you can lower your cell phone bill each month!
It's not often that you hear me complain about my cell phone plan because I think I have great service, but my biggest issue with my cell phone provider is the amount I pay each month, as well as the lengthy contract. I happen to have a plan that is not unlimited, and since I use my cell phone as a house phone, I really should have that option. My hubby and I decided to get a family share plan, and thought we had our own allotment of minutes. ...
Dress Up Time Isn’t Just for Girls With My 1st Career Gear (Giveaway)
“3...2...1...blastoff!” My 4 year-old Astronaut was leading the expedition to space. My 3 year-old, the train Conductor, was his 2nd in command. They were both carrying a small army of counting bears in the pocket windows of their new My 1st Career Gear dress up costumes. The pocket windows are actually there to personalize with their names, but they were happy using the pockets for tiny stowaways storage. My husband eventually made name tags in ...
Tips for Avoiding Migraines (Giveaway)
The first time I experienced my first migraine, the first thing my mother asked was "what have you eaten." She knew all too well the symptoms associated with migraines, and most importantly, the triggers. My head hurt too bad to think, but I was almost certain it was the half pound of baby swiss I was munching on just hours before my first migraine episode. Since then, I have known to watch my intake of cheese. Along with cheese, ...