While we celebrated Independence Day just a few days ago, I thought it would be a great opportunity to hold a food drive for the Post Bowls of Hope, Champions for Kids. Our Fourth of July celebrations always include lots of friends, family, and food, so it was a great time to get everyone together for a great cause. Usually, around the holidays, I reach out to my friends and family and request donation items for our local woman's and children's ...
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It’s a Puppet, No, It’s a Blanket, Wait- It’s a CuddleUppet!
Have you seen the commercials for the latest craze? The CuddleUppets are on every child's list this year, mine included. My toddler saw the commercial and just had to have one of these fun blankets that have a cute puppet attached. Remember those little lovies your baby had as an infant? The CuddleUppet is just like an infant lovie, but much bigger in size. Even older children love to cuddle up to something soft when they are ...
5 Top Rated Women’s Natural Vitamins (Guest post)
I've taken a woman's daily vitamin for several years. When my husband and I decided to try for a baby, I made the switch to prenatals. Up until that point, I'd given little thought to my vitamins beyond remembering to take them. I never read the ingredients, simply assuming that everything in the capsules was something I needed. That was before I researched and wrote on health topics for my job with a natural supplement company. My work ...
Treating Summer Booboos On the Go!
Last year my toddler did something seemingly funny- she walked into a concrete wall, knees first. Now, it was funny to my hubby because he always mocks that she is just as clumsy as her mama. It wasn't so funny to me because even though she didn't cry, she was left with a bloody knee. Now, if you remember being a kid, scraped up knees were just a part of growing up. Some may even say it's a sign that your child is actually having fun. My toddler ...
Summer is Here! Practice Safe Biking with Trendy Helmets!
My little girl is learning to ride a bike, granted- it's a tricycle, but she still needs to keep her head protected even if she isn't going fast or even riding on her own yet. I'm not too sure what other states' laws are, but in NY, you have to have a helmet on until you are 14 if you are riding a bike. When I was younger, I NEVER wanted to wear a bike helmet because they had just come out and they were HIDEOUS! You know how preteens can be- I'm ...
Summer Barbecues- Where do you put the kids to sit and eat?
With all the summer barbecues lined up and all our guests with their ever-growing families, finding a place to sit can sometimes be a problem. In the past 5 years, my hubby and I have had to add at least 2 seats a year to our outdoor collection because it seems we never have enough outdoor chairs. I joked with my husband that soon we are going to have a BYOC policy- bring your own chair! The kids are usually playing and don't generally sit ...
$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
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For the little sport in your life head over to #RookieUSA! #CBias
My little girl is getting into sports and she is having so much fun! She just started a karate/gymnastics class where she learns how to control her body movements and gain strength. It is a great program tailored specifically for children her age who are not ready for karate. She asks to go back each time we leave, so I know she is having fun. This is the most important factor for me- she HAS to have fun. Once specific sports are no longer fun ...