Does Your Toddler Need a Nursing Pillow?

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“Having a child is surely the most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.” - Bill Cosby… Ah, motherhood. I remember the excitement I had when I was pregnant with Abby, waiting to finally meet her for the first time. I also remember the absolute terror I felt the first time I walked into a Babies R’ Us store for the first time… OHMYHECK. There are 237 different types of bottles. Why are there so many different rattles? Do I need a bouncer and a swing and a vibrating swing and a jumper to hang in the doorway too? With all of that gear, do I even get to hold my baby sometimes?? It was overwhelming, all of those choices. But, I was lucky – we had extended family living with me at the time, so Abby would have to share a bedroom with me, her daddy, and our fluffy little dog. Why was that lucky? Well, it forced me to be super selective about what I purchased – meaning I didn’t go overboard, and I bought things that transitioned well to toddler life. Today I’ll share one great product that you’ll use the heck out of with your new baby, that will be just as popular when they grow into toddlerhood.

Mombo nursing pillow with slipcover and vibration unit [Read more...]

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Posted by on May 19, 2013 Filed Under: Parenting, Reviews | No Comments

What I Learned About Motherhood from Dory on Finding Nemo – #FindingDory

Parenting Advice from Dory, of Finding Nemo… I loved this movie before I even became a mom. I used to watch it all the time when my nephews would stay with me…. And admit to watching it a few times on my own too. {And yes, I cry every.single.time when the mom dies at the beginning. Darn these Disney-Pixar films pulling at my emotions!} And, with Mother’s Day around the corner {this Sunday!} I thought it was a great time to share some of the lessons I’ve learned from watching this movie so many times. Dory may or may not be a mother {would she remember?} – but she has some great lessons to teach us about motherhood….

Dory quotes on motherhood ©2013 Disney?Pixar. All Rights Reserved. [Read more...]

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Posted by on May 10, 2013 Filed Under: Parenting | 2 Comments

Family Travel Builds Great Memories…

“Because it’s summer, and the memories are just waiting to happen.” - Unknown… You want to hear something crazy about me? I never traveled out of my home state of Washington until I was 19 years old. And I was 23 the first time I finally boarded a plane! AND… Even though I live her near the coast, I’d never been to the beach until I visited the beautiful Oregon Coast 3 years ago while I was pregnant with Abby. I’d always yearned to travel, but never had much opportunity until about a year and a half ago…  Last summer I flew to four different states, and will head to even more this year! What a change, right?

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Posted by on April 2, 2013 Filed Under: Parenting | No Comments

Learn How to Limit Additives in Kids Medicines

Treating cold and flu in kids – as simply and naturally as possible… When treating any type of illness, it’s best to take a “less is more” approach to treating it. This is important for every family – but is extra important for us. Keep reading to find out why, and learn an easy way to be sure that the medicines you use to treat your kid’s colds and flu symptoms are as simple as possible – free of yucky additives.

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Posted by on March 7, 2013 Filed Under: Parenting | No Comments

Does Pregnancy Cause Varicose Veins?

More than 80 million Americans suffer from vein disease, a medical condition that can lead to further health problems… Are you one of the “lucky” women who know all about varicose veins? Whether it’s the smaller “spider veins” that spread out like an unattractive net across your legs, or those bulgy veins with bumps and lumps, they often show up for the first time {or get worse, if you had them before} during pregnancy. But does pregnancy actually cause them, or something else?

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Posted by on January 21, 2013 Filed Under: Parenting | No Comments

Getting the Best Care for Kids with Special Needs

Do you know a child with special needs?… My family has seen it’s share of hospitals. My dad has had health problems off and on all of my life. My youngest brother was born with a defective heart valve, and had to have surgeries every couple of years until he turned 15, and they did an open heart surgery to replace it. My youngest nephew had to come into the world during an emergency c-section, was airlifted to Seattle Children’s Hospital, and spent over a month there before he was well enough to finally come home. And my little girl, Abby, was born in a ton of distress – we actually thought she was stillborn when she arrived. The NICU team was on call in my room, and whisked her away to their unit right away – and it was 2 days before I even got to hold her for the first time. She spent a week there before recovering fully – but then earlier this year, my sweet toddler started having seizures, and we’ve been dealing with an overwhelming amount of doctors and hospitals once again. So I know, all too well, how important it is to find the best care for your family….

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Posted by on November 14, 2012 Filed Under: Parenting | No Comments

Your Kid Doesn’t Need a Cell Phone Yet… Or Does He? – #ATTMobileSafety

“If you’ve never been hated by your child, you’ve never been a parent.” – Bette Davis... If you’ve been reading here for awhile, then you know about my slightly odd living situation – {Why bloggers have messy homes, and other thoughts on housekeeping…} Which means – my younger brother and my nephews have lived with me for the past couple of years – in addition to me, my Mister, my little girl, AND my mom. I’ve loved it, but it’s also brought challenges that I didn’t expect. Like – not to age myself, but um, the first tech I ever had was when my friends had pagers. In high school. In 1996. Yikes – I’m not good at math, but I’m almost sure that makes me old….

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Posted by on November 2, 2012 Filed Under: Parenting | 6 Comments
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