Archive for the ‘Moms Advice’ Category
My Education on Dust Mites… Yuck!
My son has always seemed to have allergy problems, he coughs, sneezes, and has watery eyes ALL THE TIME! After months of watching him be miserable I finally decided we needed to be doing something more than what we were already doing for him. Yesterday was his appointment at the Allergist to have him tested for various allergens. After a not fun skin testing process we discovered that the only one he has is a severe allergy to dust mites.
How to Help Our Kids Build a Healthy Body Image
I was watching the news this week and it amazed me how much airtime was dedicated to pictures of Jessica Simpson. They apparently indicate that she has gained weight lately and news stations were dedicating time to this story over actual newsworthy stories and it shocked me. I guess it shouldn’t, we live in a society that is obsessed not only with our own waistlines but also those of everyone around us.
Buying Second Hand? Ensure Your Purchases Are Still Safe!
My family, just like yours is doing the best we can to save as much money as possible. One great way to do that is shop second hand. I have been picking up some great deals on second hand clothes, shoes, and even toys for my kids at consignment shops, eBay, and yard sales. Buying these items, definitely saves us some money but it does present a safety concern that I have had to address in our family. When you are purchasing items like toys or clothing second hand you have a job to educate yourself to ensure the safety of you and your children.
Lower Your Next Grocery Bill With These 10 Practical Money Saving Tips
Times are hard right now. There is no secret about that and we are going to explore together some great money saving tips that parents and families everywhere can try. Some of these ideas that we post will not be for everyone, but they will all be practical ideas that you can use, modify, or pass along to someone else. One thing is for sure, in this much harder economy… we all need to support each other and share great ideas to help everyone.
