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No question about it, having a baby is stressful. I worried about what I was eating and if I slept enough. I was wondering about the baby’s growth and development and hoping that I was going to have a health baby. What nursery items to buy, car seat to register for, baby bath to purchase [...]
Yesteryear Clothes Pins, a simple play item for any household. Trying to get back to simpler items for play and items that are open ended, it can be a challenge. When I discovered Natural Pod (eye roll, I know I talk about them all the time but I like their toys) I loved how open [...]
I wrote this post last year. While rewriting some older posts, doing some search engine optimizing and keyword research I found this post. It seems very timely with all that is happening on the toys front with the legislation that could pass making natural and homemade toys illegal. Recently a friend sent me an email [...]
Reindeer sandwiches are a healthy and nutritious snack and DIY activity for children this holiday season but sometimes the children just need something smaller to pop into their mouths instead of the sprinkled holiday chocolates and cookies. A healthy alternative that children love to make on their own and will enjoy anytime of the day, [...]
This time of the year there’s cookies, candy canes, hot chocolate and not so “healthy” snacks and treats for the children. Attending a playgroup yesterday with my daughter I discovered a healthy, nutritious do it yourself activity and snack for my children to make and it’s holiday themed, which they enjoy. My daughter has never [...]
I’ve fallen in love with a new online toy store, Natural Pod. They use FSC certified wood, everything is either organic or as close to organic as possible and they buy as local as possible. They also have a relationship with their craftsman and when possible use pin or screws verses toxic sealants (see video [...]
My daughter is only 23 months and she loves painting, coloring, getting messy and just arts and crafts in general. She’s my free spirit happy to be painting her arms, the walls and admiring her artwork, wherever it may be. This time of year leads me to wonder if Santa ought to fill her stocking [...]
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If your husband could pick his biggest pet peeve about you what would it be? My husband would say stealing his socks. I don't know why but I like his socks much better than my own. By the time he gets around to wearing his dress socks they're already … Read More...
Lunch time made fun! As a parent you want your child to eat healthy, make good choices and have fun; Wexy bags roles all that into one. Wexy Bags are a fun, colorful, Monster Disposable Snack Bag for kids. The bags aren't only fun but eco-smart and … Read More...
What is the best gift you can give a kid? A book. Educating your child, teaching them life lessons and spending quality time with them is priceless. My daughter fell in love with books at only a few months old. She loved the bright colors, the … Read More...
I know vacuums. I’m a mom and what mom doesn’t clean up dirt on a continual basis? I’ve been in the market for a new vacuum and for me the vacuum has to go from carpet to hardwood with ease. As a green mom who cares about healthy indoor air I … Read More...
Both my husband and daughter are allergic to dust mites. This means washings the bedding on a very regular basis to kill those nasty dust mites that cause them to sneeze, snore and sleep miserably! My new Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer makes this a … Read More...
Cloth diapers can be a bugger to wash. I hear this often from cloth diaper using folks and because I’m out of the diaper phase it is hard for me to give solid advice on washing and drying cloth diapers effectively. Over the years I’ve heard of … Read More...
