Plum Organics Baby Food Recall Alert
Check your pantries moms.. Plum Organics is recalling a few of their flavored baby food pouches because of possible botulism poisoning.
Plum Organics is recalling its apple- and carrot-flavored baby food for fear of botulism poisoning. The California-based company announced the recall Tuesday morning, saying the product did not meet FDA requirements.
Botulism is a rare, serious [...]
The Baby Show NYC
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending The Baby Show NYC. It was an awesome experience! At nine months Chase is becoming more mobile and curious by the day, and I’m constantly thinking about fun and creative ways to keep him stimulated (and safe!) in our home. The Baby Show showcased many wonderful products and services that were perfect for my husband and I as we transition into parents to a tot.
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Education
It’s back to school season and now is the best time to show your child that you care about his education and the school he attends.
As your child’s first teacher, you play a vital role in their education. It’s important for you to create connections from your home to your child’s school, and to consider [...]
Must-Haves For Back-To-School Part 3
Four Peas – Kids’ Bags That Look Good.. Real Good!
Perfectly sized with a unique “toddler-chic” look these bags from Four Peas will be the “cool bags” of this years school season! With styles ranging from preppy to punk, Four Peas bags offer kids and parents a fresh alternative to boring “book bags”: Kids’ bags that [...]
Must-Haves For Back-To-School Part 2
Butterfly Appliqued Backpack from CompanyKids
Your kids will be cool when they go back to school with these fun colorful and durable backpacks from Company Kids. With features like a drawstring top opening, fold over flap with velcro closure, front pocket and adjustable straps.. these backpacks are not only cool but functional as well!
Made from 100% [...]
Must-Haves For Back-To-School
Check out these must-have items for the back-to-school season!
TI-Nspire
TI-Nspire is the ultimate value buy, lasting from algebra through college-level math (that’s up to 10 years!) Unlike clothes or gadgets like cell phones, you won’t have to replace it with something trendier next year… and research shows that graphing calculators help kids do better in math [...]
You Can Turn Unneeded Life Insurance Policies Into Cash
In these difficult financial times you may have learned that your parents lost a great deal of their retirement savings and are looking for ways to cut back on expenses. This is a suggestion only for those of you with parents who no longer need or can afford their policy. Perhaps you and your siblings [...]
Booster Seat Safety and the Britax Parkway SG
Safety is something that all parents take very seriously. Some of the most preventable injuries occur from using child automobile restraints improperly. I was very fortunate recently to speak with Dr. Laura Jana regarding booster and child restraint safety. Dr Jana is passionate about child safety, as she is both a pediatrician and has three [...]
The Secret To Creating Fantastic First Birthday Memories
The day has arrived, quicker than you could ever imagine, your baby’s first birthday! You want to make this first celebration of life fun, significant and memorable for both your little one and your guests, but how? We suspect you still find it challenging to shower and dress by noon, let alone plan an elaborate [...]
Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Breastfeeding Mothers
From the moment a mother becomes aware that she is eating for two, it is vital that she assess her usual diet to determine that all of the important vitamins, nutrients, and minerals needed for her baby’s development are being obtained in some manner. Eating a well-balanced diet is a great beginning, but in the [...]
Back To School With Peter Walsh and Office Max
Last week I had the awesome opportunity to join an exclusive webcast with Peter Walsh and Office Max. The webcast/blogcast was called OfficeMax’s “Get Organized for Back-to-School” blogcast and it was all about getting organized and getting in to the “back to school” mode. Our local schools here in Illinois start next week so the [...]
Parents.com adds new recalls
Remember when we told you about the Parents.com Toy and Product Recall Finder? Well, since we’ve told you about the new service.. new recalls have been added and we didn’t want you to miss out on them.
New Recalls Added:
children’s hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings – posing a strangulation hazard
Bonavita “Cabana” drop side cribs – slats can [...]
Back to School Readiness
The first sign that summer is coming to an end has been spotted. You can’t miss it. It’s the sale of every school supply imaginable. Book bags, pens, pencils, glue sticks, spiral note pads, compasses, calculators, three-ring binders, gym shoes, and clothes have already been observed for sale in a variety of stores. Soon to [...]
Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend.
1.I’m helping raise money for a very good friend of mine. (She is a Mom of 7 with breast cancer and their family is in desperate need of financial help)
2. I won’t miss any kisses from my twins!
3.I get to actually, maybe (pending babysitter confirmation), have a nice dinner out with my husband!
4. I get [...]
7 Foods that Will Improve Your Mood and Mental Health
We look to food for nutrients and work to maintain a proper diet for weight loss and better overall health; but the right foods can not only help you to look better but can even help you to feel better as well. Here we look at some of the top foods for boosting a person’s [...]
A Baby’s First Birthday
Yesterday our twins had their first birthday and to celebrate we had some party hats, an ice cream cake and a few close friends over. It was nothing huge and fancy but it was fun. We didn’t see a point in spending hundreds of dollars on a party that only we would remember and end [...]
Survive the Waiting Room with Kids
Have you ever found yourself stranded in a physician’s waiting room with a bored child? I sure have. In fact, I recently spent more than an hour waiting to see a surgeon for a post-op follow up appointment. Now, these docs typically don’t have waiting rooms that scream fun for kids–and they certainly don’t seem [...]
Parenting Sleep Issues: You Asked, Dr.Sue Answered.
During our recent #SesameSleep Twitter Party, which was designed to help not only promote the new release of the Bedtime With Elmo DVD, but to also get some sleep issues answered, Dr.Sue aka The Kid’s Doctor, offered her expertise.
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Check out these sleep-related queries from Moms like you….
Age Difference Dilemma: Setting Bedtime Schedules in response to @joelledolcebebe
How [...]
Regulating Bedtime with an Irregular Work Schedule
Dr.Sue (@TheKidsDoctor) offered some of her expertise during our #SesameSleep Twitter party. You had questions, she has the answers.
@BunniesNBuggies asked – How to set a consistant bedtime when your own schedule isn’t consistant enough? Esp. working moms/parents.
Dr.Sue replied…
I think it is best for kids to maintain some sort of schedule as they do well [...]
