Pumpkin Banana Puree

September 4, 2011
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My 6 month old is ready for food!  Although I’m not diligently feeding him on a regular schedule, he’s ready to start some solids.  How did I know he was ready?  He told us.  Not with words of course, but he literally sits up at the table with us bouncing up an down because he [...]

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Potty “Learning”

September 3, 2011
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Yesterday, I came across this post on “the Stir” that discussed three basic types of potty training.  The first method is to wait until the toddler is ready and showing signs by pulling off his/her diaper.  The second method discussed is Elimination Communication, where mom follows baby’s cues to use the potty starting from birth. [...]

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Flashback Friday- Free Fun!

September 2, 2011
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As part of “Flashback Friday,” hosted by Cookin For My Captain and Cookin Mimi I am posting this blog entry that I wrote in October 5, 2009.  At the time I was trying to find some creative play toys for my son that were also somewhat of an educational toy for a baby.  My second son is [...]

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Organic Cloth Diapers Review

September 1, 2011

I have been using BumGenius diapers since 2009 and I am a big fan.  I have tons of experience and have really been able to give my diapers the time tested proof to see what diapers are worth spending your money on and which diapers are better for the occasional cloth diaperer. That being said, [...]

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#Wordless Wednesday- Hurricane Irene Damage

August 31, 2011
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The damage from this past weekend’s national hurricane, “Irene” in my neighborhood was pretty brutal to some houses, luckily our’s was spared. This tree actually did some serious damage and went through the roof, luckily no one was injured. Don’t foget to check out our Two Great Giveaway’s this week: A handmade Nursing Necklace, by [...]

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Diapering on a Dime

August 30, 2011
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These days it is so important to save your pennies.  What better way to do it than by cloth diapering?  The fantastic, cute, adorable, modern cloth diapers will save you money in the long run, but they will cost you a pretty penny to get started.  So, what if you don’t have that start up [...]

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My New Nursing Necklace- #giveaway

August 29, 2011
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Do you know what a Nursing Necklace is?  Are you curious?  Maybe you need one!  A Nursing Necklace is a safe necklace or piece of jewelry that can be worn by mom while nursing their baby.  These are not to be confused with teething toys, but are a more of grasping toys to help focus your [...]

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Digital Pregnancy Memory Book- #Giveaway

August 28, 2011

A cool new FREE digital memory book has been created by the makers of Tommee Tippee called “The Day BabyWas Born”.  I really love the digital aspect of this storybook because it it perfect for someone like me who procrastinates when it comes to creating any sort of memory book.  This digital option allows you [...]

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Quick Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

August 26, 2011
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I love making pancakes for breakfast on the mornings I’m home.  Even more than I love making them, my son loves eating them.  It makes me so happy to see him clean his plate!  On this particular morning, having just come back from vacation last week, and not having anytime to shop, we have no [...]

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#Breastfeeding, not just for infants

August 25, 2011

I was breastfeeding my 6 month old to sleep the other night as my two and a half year old was climbing over me, fussing because he was beyond tired, but did not want to go to sleep.  At that moment I remembered reading somewhere that a mother said she wouldn’t have made it through [...]

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