When I leave for work, my kids are usually still sound asleep. But since we have rather small living quarters, blow-drying my hair isn't an option as it shakes them from their slumber. If you're a mom who needs to sneak out of the house, but still look somewhat presentable — try the microfiber hair turban ($11) by Spa Sister to drain the moisture from your hair. While your tresses are wrapped in the ultralight towel, you can tackle the morning mommy chores of setting out breakfast, packing school lunches, and signing permission slips.
Dress your lil monsters up and take them out to make a difference this Halloween by trick-or-treating for UNICEF. It's a great alternative to soliciting sweets for 13 percent of lilsugar readers that don't let their kids eat treats. And, for mamas who aren't concerned about candy consumption, let your children go door to door double fisted on the night of fright by adding one of these festive orange boxes to their costumes.
If you are interested in finding out more about helping fellow mothers and their children through this program, click here. Or if you're a mama who wants to make a contribution to those in need now, take part in UNICEF's mobile giving program (“Text-or-Treat for UNICEF”) by texting the word “TOT” to 864233 (“UNICEF”) to donate $5 on your mobile phone.
Since I've been spending my fair share of time in doctor's offices lately, I've picked up a few parenting tips. The other day, I saw a cute little girl walk into the pediatrician's waiting room all dressed up in scrubs. As she chatted with my wee one, I was able to ask her mother about her daughter's ensemble.
Like many youngsters, her daughter hated visiting the doctor for fear of shots. To help her overcome her fear, the smart mama bought the girl some scrubs of her own. Now when she has an appointment, she gets to play doctor with the pros and has a sense of camaraderie with them instead of animosity.
And, they make great pajamas or costumes for the Halloween holiday.
Dressing up as an eco-friendly concept can be tough, but this one is sure to light up the face of your wee one and the people passing out treats — a fluorescent light bulb! Shed some light on a cool and growing trend by putting a face in it.
What you will need:
White balloons
White shorts, shirt, and tights
Headband
Safety pins, glue gun or thread and needle
How to get the look:
Blow up about 30 small white balloons.
Take a pencil and draw a cascading spiral design on an old white tee.
For a quick and easy way, use a hot glue gun to secure the balloons to the line. To avoid popping the balloons, make sure you apply the hot glue on the base below the tie off. Or, if you want to keep the shirt glue free, you can stitch the balloons on or pin them on for easy removal. It should look like a spiral of white balloons when all are finally attached.
Take the headband and glue six balloons to it.
Put your child's clothes on including the balloon adorned top.
Checking items off your to-do list can be challenging, especially when you've got kids in tow. On my day off last week, it was my mission to change my address, register to vote and obtain a parking pass for my new neighborhood — big city dwellers feel my pain.
My nearly two-year-old and I bolted out the door and waited in line at the DMV for the doors to open. In less than an hour, my first and second goals were accomplished. Not wanting to push my daughter too far, I went home to let her rest. It wasn't until 4:30 that I went for the finale.
Many women who give birth vaginally are blind to the procedures, pain and recovery that often accompanies a c-section delivery. As I approach my due date, I am trying to educate myself on the operation as I might very well need one the second time around.
Take my test to see if you know your c-section facts! Source
Raising children today is very different from what it was 30 years ago. In the 70s, parents hardly knew what a car seat was and many of them had no problem tossing their children over their laps for a quick swat to correct bad behavior. Today, youngsters are often praised for doing right instead of being condemned for doing wrong and spanking has practically become a dirty word in many mother's groups.
Do you have a hand in discipline — are you a spanker?
When I leave for work, my kids are usually still sound asleep. But since we have rather small living quarters, blow-drying my hair isn't an option as it shakes them from their slumber. If you're a mom who needs to sneak out of the house, but still look somewhat presentable — try the microfiber hair turban ($11) by Spa Sister to drain the moisture from your hair. While your tresses are wrapped in the ultralight towel, you can tackle the morning mommy chores of setting out breakfast, packing school lunches, and signing permission slips.
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