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Happy Fourth of July!
Yesterday by Katie Mientka @ parentingtoddlers.net
Happy Fourth of July everyone! (Everyone in the US anyway.) Is anyone planning on seeing some fireworks? The town I live in seems to celebrate July 4 two weeks later - on the 19th, there is going to be a parade, fairs, a dance, bands, and all...
Swimming isn’t the American past time…
52 hours ago by Bryan Comer @ sympathypain.com
I'm not that dad. I'm just not. I have a degree from a liberal arts college for Christ's sake.But when my 8 year old son said he didn't want to play baseball anymore and wanted to do swim team instead, something happened. He had almost hit the game...
Partners in Parenting
53 hours ago by Erinn @ parentingourchildren.com
I have seen it many times before, heck I have even been guilty of it. It is probably the most common parenting mistake we mothers make and sometimes we don't even realize we are doing it. Do you know what I am talking about? Sabotaging our...
Beach Day
58 hours ago by Katie Mientka @ parentingtoddlers.net
Yesterday, I took Peanut to the beach to hang out and see her grandparents and aunt. You would think I never take this kid anywhere - she kept saying how excited she was! It was a lot of fun, though I have a good sunburn on my shoulders now....
Computer Free Canada Day
07/02/2008 by Sandra Williams @ parentingunderthestars.com
Everyone needs some time away from computers and we have been having fun playing in the sunshine.Yesterday was Canada day so there were fireworks everywhere. July 1st is a national holiday here and it is the 141st year since Confederation.The day...
Baby Toys Inspired By Nature
07/02/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
I was ordering a gift for my nephew on Amazon the other day and I had to add something to my order to qualify for free shipping. On my travels I came across these great baby toys. Inspired by nature, Sassy Earth Brights ™ include a variety of...
Summer Safety Tips
07/02/2008 by Erinn @ parentingourchildren.com
Summer is officially here and my children couldn't be happier. I, on the other hand love summer but dread the things that go with it like bug bites, diligently watching kids by the water and skinned knees. I have armed myself with ointments, band...
Jazzy Toes
07/02/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
Shoes for a small baby are just a waste of money in my opinion. Sure they look cute but they have no function. What if I told you there was a alternative to cute shoes for your baby? Meet Jazzy Toes. The Jazzy Toes collection includes 12 unique...
Back!
07/02/2008 by Katie Mientka @ parentingtoddlers.net
There was recently a problem with a 451 Press server, which caused a bunch of sites to be unavailable. And yes, of course, this one was one of them...my luck. I apologize and hope we still have some readers out there! I am taking Peanut to the...
Back!
07/02/2008 by Katie Mientka @ parentingtoddlers.net
There was recently a problem with a 451 Press server, which caused a bunch of sites to be unavailable. And yes, of course, this one was one of them...my luck. I apologize and hope we still have some readers out there! I am taking Peanut to the...
July 4th Recipes
07/01/2008 by Jennie Nicassio @ momssoapbox.com
July 4th is this Friday and I'm already going crazy to find that sought after recipe. It seems every year the same old same old. I liked to spice it up a bit and try something new. So if anyone has a great easy recipe let me know!One I tried last...
Not Ready.
07/01/2008 by Bryan Comer @ sympathypain.com
your baby How your baby's growing: It's happening already...your baby is showing the first stirrings of independence. By seven months he can sit well without support and may begin crawling (or bottom shuffling). Some babies this young can even pull...
Normalize it
06/30/2008 by Jackie @ nursingyourkids.com
The ideal is that breastfeeding becomes the norm, not something that requires legislation. My hope is that some day breastfeeding is something that women just do, not something they feel embarrassed about, debate about on message boards, call others...
Heelarious or Heelno?
06/30/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
File these baby slippers under "waste of money". Heelarious are baby high heeled slippers for infants. Available in hot pink and black patent and zebra and leopard satin these heels are $35.00 a pop. These are being billed as "her first high...
Diaper Doodie
06/30/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
Since having my third child I have had to simplify many things in my life. One of them being all the baby and kid stuff I have to lug around from house to the park/party/mall/anywhere. I hate carrying a purse and diaper bag especially because I...
Forth of July Fun
06/30/2008 by Summer Minor @ momisteaching.com
Independence Day is this Friday in the US. There will be fireworks, parades, games, and lots of fun. Oh, and did I mention the fireworks? That's the boys favorite part. Seriously, every holiday should include exploding things in the sky.Since you...
Books For Birthing Naturally
06/30/2008 by Summer Minor @ theattachedmother.com
If you haven't checked it out yet Eco Child's Play did a great series of posts called Labor of Love, each of them written by moms on the births of their children. You have to stop by and read each of the posts, they are wonderful each in their own...
American Girl Dolls Come to Life
06/29/2008 by Eliza Ferree @ reviewingtoys.com
Kit Mini Doll (American Girl)ISBN: 1584854707ISBN-13: 9781584854708 The newest American Girl Doll movie has come to life on the big screen called, "Kitt Kittredge: An American Girl Movie." Kit always wanted to be a...
Breastfeeding Experts Quit Over Nestle
06/28/2008 by Summer Minor @ theattachedmother.com
Nestle isn't exactly a well loved company by many people who are concerned with breastfeeding or infant nutrition. They have a pretty nasty reputation, so far in that a Nestle boycott has been held by many people. So it makes me a bit proud to see...
I’ve Found My Soul Mate
06/27/2008 by Jennie Nicassio @ momssoapbox.com
He's said Michael Jackson is a freak and the Mafia should be running the goverment!I’ve finally found someone who thinks like me.Case De Ice is fine dining with an opinionated edge.If your driving down RT 30 in North Versailles, PA you may find...
Bamboo Clothing For Baby
06/27/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
I was lucky enough to try some bamboo clothing for baby K from Bamboosa. Bamboosa makes clothing out of bamboo fiber blended with organic cotton for everyone in your family. The material is so super soft, it is hard to tell it isn't silk! Bamboo...
Co-sleeping, Doctors, and Death
06/27/2008 by Summer Minor @ theattachedmother.com
The eternal co-sleeping debate. Does it ever end? This time I was sent a link to an article written by Dr. Cara Natterson with her thoughts on co-sleeping. It's a fairly typical article, about exactly what you would expect from a pediatrician. I...
School's Out, Chalk Busts & Server Flukes
06/26/2008 by Sandra Williams @ parentingunderthestars.com
Summer holidays have begun. It was so funny watching the kids fly out of school like a shotgun. They look forward to this every year only to tell me they’re bored a couple weeks into it.So far, we haven’t had any complaints and the basketball...
Book Club
06/26/2008 by Bryan Comer @ sympathypain.com
It's like poker night…in an alternate universe. You know…the guys hanging out, pretending that Poker is the reason to be there. You know it's really about the beer and smokes. All the while the "woman" of the house is trying to stay out of the...
BioMe5
06/26/2008 by Erinn @ reviewingbabygear.com
The bioME 5 Animal Alphabet Project was created by two architectural designers who are inspired by the visual learning processes inherent in all children. They have recently launched a line of infant wear. Their new onesies, sized 3-6 months and...