Many of you think that celebrating a baby's birth is essential — no matter how many siblings precede them. But, guests often wonder what to bring to such a party as the mom is already outfitted with swings, high chairs and strollers.
A friend of mine is expecting her fourth child and was recently showered with gifts that have aptly prepared her for the next birth. Check out my slideshow to see what moms of multiples may need for their next delivery!
They say kids grow up fast, but lately I'm blown away. Last week, my art obsessed daughter told me she can't wait to get a "needle" tattoo. I knew this was coming ever since she noticed mine as I stepped out of the shower a couple years ago. With wide eyes, she blurted out, "I want one," but I talked her in to waiting until she's 25. A couple days ago, she told me she "really needs a pink wig." I thought the conversation was headed toward Halloween, but she explained that it's because she's tired of having messy hair on the mornings I'm at work and my husband attempts to style it. "That way I can just put on a wig and go out," she explained. I'm considering caving on this one so she doesn't try to dye her hair.
Yesterday, she surprised me with the latest topic — sleeping with the opposite sex. A classmate told her he slept in the same bed as his girl cousin and they had a pretend wedding and kissed on the lips. In disbelief she said, "He doesn't even know that you can't marry your cousin. And, you're only supposed sleep with your boyfriend or girlfriend and kiss them on the lips!" My daughter is four and a half, I wonder what the topics of our conversations will be at 14?
Are you ever surprised by what your child talks about? Source
It amazes me that Rachael Ray isn't a mother because her 30-minute-meals are often lifesavers for over tasked mommies. Embarking on a new frontier, the talented kitchen cook has teamed up with the omnipresent Tiny Prints to create a line of "yum-o" holiday and food inspired announcements.
Holidays mean spending time with family, friends and what else? Food! Snowflakes made out of spoons and forks adorn photo greeting cards and are accompanied with phrases like, "Peace. Love. Food." Or, forgo the photos for wreath and snowman adorned folded cards that have a special treat inside — a printed recipe! Tell your friends how much you care about them with a recipe for Ladybug Pizzas or Spinach and Artichoke Hummus Dip.
Feel good purchasing the "yum-o!" cards as a portion of the proceeds will support yum-o!'s mission to empower kids to develop healthy relationships with food and cooking.
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Baseball is coming to a close and basketball is still in pre-season. You know what that means? Football! Lots and lots of football. Whether it's college or professional pigskin that's a household favorite, chances are someone in your house is watching a brown leather ball get tossed around a 100-yard field on Saturday, Sunday or both!
Many mamas and papas dress their mini mes up in their favorite team jerseys and encourage them to cheer the ballers on to victory. Personally, I just like to doll them up in athletic sweats that make them look sporty. Check out these bargain deals from The Children's Place. Cozied up like a lil prepster, your wee one will also have that athletic edge to him.
The other day, I had one of those days when every time I turned around there was another cereal spill, milky mess, or emptied toy box. My kids are pretty good about picking up after themselves, but I still spend a good deal of time at the task. How many times a day do you tidy up after your tots?
If you're a mom that's not too keen on candy, switch it out with EnviroKidz Organic Crispy Rice Bars on Ecoween. These low-fat, low-sodium 1-oz. bars are made from organic brown rice flower and available in Cheetah Berry, Koala Chocolate and Panda Peanut Butter varieties. A box of six costs $3 and one percent of all EnviroKidz sales are donated annually to endangered species, habitat conservation, and environmental education for kids.
Anne Weyburn
Issa
Great Plains