Preparing For A Second Child

May 21, 2009

How do you prepare for a second child? If you’re expecting your second child, there is a whole new world awaiting you. We tend to focus on preparing our firstborn for a new baby. What about preparing mommy for baby number 2? Let’s hear from some other moms on the subject… If you enjoyed this [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

New Baby Checklist With No Fluff

May 20, 2009

Babies are such tiny little people, but they require a lot of stuff. Here’s my version of a new baby checklist with no fluff. Crib (& mattress). There is so much to choose from, but make sure you don’t go crazy and spend too much money. Remember, it is a temporary bed. We have had [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Learning To Sneak Healthy Ingredients Into Family Meals

May 14, 2009

We’ve been very fortunate to have kids who eat well. But we do have trouble introducing new foods now that our kids are older. We insist that they at least try a food before rejecting it, but now I have a new weapon. I’m learning how to sneak healthy ingredients into foods that my family [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

Smoothies: A Yummy, Healthy Treat

May 9, 2009

I’m into smoothies! It’s my new favorite thing and I found a fantastic resource with lots of healthy smoothie recipes. My kids and I have tried out several of them in the last few days and we love them. Carrie Lauth did a terrific job putting 50 recipes together and at minimal cost. The ebook [...]

1 comment Read the full article →

The Birth Of A Mother

May 7, 2009

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.  She never existed before.  The woman existed, but the mother, never.  A mother is something absolutely new.  ~Rajneesh Every woman approaches motherhood from a unique perspective–her own life resume. Yet she becomes a mother regardless of education, experience, financial status, race, or religion. A [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

Wordless Wednesday – A Mother’s Love

May 6, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

0 comments Read the full article →

Mother’s Day – With Or Without Children

May 5, 2009

Take a few minutes right now and imagine the most enjoyable day of your life. You have the opportunity to spend this day however you wish. If you are an adventurous type, you can have an exciting day. If you prefer relaxation, you can choose a soothing atmosphere. Whatever you’re dreaming about, just go there [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Why Should I Make Homemade Baby Food? Seven Good Reasons

April 28, 2009

It is convenient to pick up jar food for your baby at the grocery store. However, there are other important factors to consider when it comes to your little one’s food. Here are seven good reasons to consider making homemade baby food: Economical. If you buy fruits and veggies in season or even frozen, it [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Make Your Own Baby Food – It’s Easier Than You Think

April 25, 2009

Have you ever thought about making homemade baby food? It’s not as scary as it may seem. You have more control of the quality of your baby’s food when you make it. You have the freedom to choose organic foods, fresh foods, frozen foods or some combination. The choice is yours. Homemade baby food is [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

Toxic Baby Products – What’s A Mom To Do?

April 8, 2009

There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the Environmental Working Group’s report “No More Toxic Tub”.  The report highlights a study focusing on baby care products and dangerous ingredients. If you do a Google search for “toxic tub” or “toxic baby products”, you’ll find support for both sides of the argument. I’ve talked to lots of [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →