When my oldest was 18 months old he had three seizures in less than 24 hours. He was hospitalized and had a battery of tests run on him. After two years, a CAT scan, three MRI's, two EEG's, and three different neurologists....we finally had a diagnosis. He has Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Thankfully he only has the neurological aspect of this syndrome and not the developmental delays. What this means for us is daily anti-seizure medication, daily ...
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If You Love Coffee, Then I Have News for YOU! #TonxCoffee
Hi, my name is Elaina and I'm a coffee addict. What's not to love about coffee? My ideal time out for mommy is drinking my coffee while it's still warm, and actually enjoying it. I love the smell, taste, and smoothness of a good cup of coffee. You can say I'm a bit of a coffee snob and will not drink just any coffee. One thing I noticed is that you can really tell the quality of the coffee beans in a cup of coffee. And yes, coffee CAN spoil, or ...
Little Remedies for Cold/Flu Season
I am very conscious about what my children eat, and try to keep their foods wholesome, organic, and balanced. I'm not a food snob, and I know that some days they will put up a fight about healthy foods, and others we will not have organic options around, but for the most part, I try to keep chemicals out of their diet as much as possible. Why should this be any different when they are sick? I have a great relationship with my kid's ...
On The Go Toys With Tiny Love!
I'm so lucky my infant is a "go with the flow" baby. Every morning we are up and out of the house, regardless of teething issues, tantrums, or lack of sleep. My toddler goes batty when we are indoors for too long, so getting out of the house is a must! I feel bad that the types of activities I do with my toddler, my infant is still too young to participate in, so I try to keep her as entertained as I can. Stroller toys are a must. Whether ...
An all in one bathtub cleaner with @CLRCleaners!
This post brought to you by CLR. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't mind cleaning the house, but when it comes to cleaning the bathroom, I make up every excuse not to. Of course, I can't stand when my bathroom is anything less than sparkling clean, so at some point I have to bite the bullet and just do it. It's not so much the bathroom as a whole, as it is the bathtub. My bathtub has to be completely pristine, after all, I do bathe my kids in ...
Let Someone Do the Meal Planning for You With #HelloFresh
Just recently, my hubby and I both agreed that it would be best to stick to a meal plan, and do our shopping and meal planning around the weekly circular for our local grocery store. We thought this would be the best way to save time and actually make dinner every night, instead of getting into the rut of ordering in, or snacking through dinner. With two kids, getting to the grocery store during the winter months has been a challenge for me. If ...
The Oscars are Coming! Stock up on @Skinnygirl Cocktails!
Can you believe February is almost over? It's a short month, so it's pretty much gone before it even starts, but one thing I know a lot of people are looking forward to at the end of February is SPRING! Oh, and the Oscars! I love any reason to celebrate, have the girls over, and enjoy some yummy treats, so why not have an Oscar party? Besides, I should have a front row seat being that I am the mother of the toddler who must receive the award for ...
Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival is Coming to the Tri-State Area + Ticket Giveaway (4 winners!) #DisneyLiveNYNJ @DisneyLive
Do your kids love Mickey? Mine do, and they can't wait to see Mickey live next month. Mickey's Music Festival is coming to the Tri-State area starting March 21st at Madison Square Garden, Nassau Colliseum, Westchester Country Center, and IZOD Center. At Mickey's Music festival Mickey and his friends from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Toy Story rock the world! Here's the best part: I can send FOUR of my readers to see the show of their choice! ...