A Quiet Basket… The Perfect Solution to Keep Kids Busy During An Important Call or Task

Posted by Christie in Moms Advice on November 13th, 2008

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Okay, so moms I know that I am not the only one who has lived through this scene… You are on an important call. However, is it just my kids or do all kids seem to pick this moment to bring out their temper tantrums, requests for snacks, and meltdowns? Seriously! It almost never fails, it is like they have a radar to know when the call is important and when it is just your best girlfriend calling to chat… they are always quiet then.

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When Buying Gifts For a New Baby… Don’t Forget The New Mommy!

Posted by Christie in Baby Gifts on November 3rd, 2008

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I will never forget it as long as I live, I was sitting in my living room with my newborn son surrounded by boxes and bags of new baby blankets, onesies, diapers, outfits, rattles, etc… when a friend of mine stopped by with a very different gift. She brought me a gift certificate for a massage and I cried, I am not sure why, but I just remember that her thoughtfulness touched me very deeply as a brand new mother who felt a little lost in a sea of baby gear.

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Who Else Wants To Host a Kids Halloween Costume Party Without Doing All The Work?

Posted by Christie in Halloween on October 30th, 2008

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A few years ago, I wanted to host a costume party for my children and all of their little friends. However, as a busy mother I was worried about getting all of the details of the party taken care of, so I came up with a fun and easy idea. I invited other moms to help me host the party.

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6 Halloween Safety Tips For Trick or Treaters

Posted by Christie in Halloween on October 28th, 2008

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Halloween is not what it used to be. When I was a little girl, I could go with my friends to neighbors houses and around the community without any worries or fears; however, sadly those days seem to be gone. As parents now, we have so many different concerns associated with taking our kids trick or treating. I wanted to share with you some ideas to help you and your kids make sure that your trick or treating is as fun and as safe as possible.

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3 Simple Rules To Stay Connected Despite Busy Schedules

Posted by Christie in Moms Advice on October 24th, 2008

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With three children, there are days that I am feeling much more like a taxi service than a mother. I am doing my best to manage a crazy schedule and a busy family by setting three simple rules for my family. I know that many, many families are struggling with the same problems so I wanted to share how these three rules have been working for our family.

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Help! My Child is Biting! - What Would You Do?

Posted by Christie in Development on October 22nd, 2008

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One of the most, frustrating habits that children develop is biting. Many, many children pass through this phase and it is hard as parents to understand why they are doing it and how to make them stop. I myself have raised and successfully rehabilitated two young biters… so I feel your pain. I have spent time over the years trying to understand why kids bite and what I as a mother can do about it, I wanted to share some of my findings and experiences with you to help you if you are dealing with a child who likes to bite.

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Make Your Child’s Birthday Party Special With a Whimsy, Homemade Birthday Cake

Posted by Christie in Birthday on October 21st, 2008

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Making your child’s birthday party special and personalized with a whimsy, homemade birthday cake is a growing trend among mothers. This rise is partly due to the cost savings, since many bakery cakes cost as much as three times what it costs to actually make them. The growing hobby involved in baking and decorating lavish cakes is another reason that more and more of us are giving this a try.

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Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume For Your Children

Posted by Christie in Halloween on October 20th, 2008

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When we think of halloween costumes we normally think of masks, wigs, face paint, and costumes… but we normally don’t think about the safety of the items that we purchase for our children’s costumes. However, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission wants all parents to remember to put saftey first this Halloween when trick or treating with your children.

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5 Ideas on How to Play With Your 4-8 Month Old Baby

Posted by Christie in Development on October 16th, 2008

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A week or so ago I shared with you some ideas for playing with your 0-3 month old infant, a hard age to interact with. However, as your baby begins to enter his or her fourth month of life you will begin to really notice an increase in the amount of interaction that they will have with you. So I have been putting together this list of ideas on playing with your baby as they become more mobile and responsive to you.

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Have Indoor Fun With Your Kids With These 4 Homemade Playdough Recipes

Posted by Christie in Indoor Fun on October 15th, 2008

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Tomorrow our weather forecaster is calling for a dreary day of rain, which at my house means that kids are usually climbing the walls. I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite recipes for home made playdough for you and your family to try as fall weather cools down and indoor playtime becomes more of a necessity.

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