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Mural Meal: Incredible Edible Rainbow
Life's not all sunshine and rainbows, but dinner can be! Take a few items from the fridge, dice them up, and mama's got a delish, balanced meal in no time!
Pull out a boiled egg, fresh blueberries, red bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini.
Bringing Sexy Back: Romancing the Home
Don't want to spend $100 on dinner and then fork over another $60 for the babysitter just to have a few hours to yourselves? Then plan a date night at home. When the kiddies are tucked in bed and mom and dad are all alone, turn up the heat with some of these easy ideas.
Tips to Raising Independent Children
I liken newborns to birds because they often mimic their behavior at birth. As the mama bird, I feel it is my duty to give my lil chippers their wings to fly so they can become positive members of our society. A sense of independence gives a child confidence to conquer the world with a smile on his or her face.
Cast a Line and Teach a Tot to Fish
The image of a father standing behind his child and teaching him to cast a line is as iconic as a Norman Rockwell painting. But any parent that has tried to introduce their kiddo to the sport of fishing knows reality isn't as picturesque. From hooks caught on clothing to tangled lines, it's all worth the memories so get out there and catch dinner with your darlings!
Interview Tips For Hiring a Caretaker
Once a family has decided that hiring a nanny is the right childcare choice for their lifestyle, parents must set out to find the ideal caretaker to fit their needs and parenting style. While some mamas count on agencies, friends and relatives to provide them with leads, others visit the local playground to speak with other nannies about friends looking for jobs, or take to the web in search of the ideal candidate.
With a list of names in hand, it is time to start interviewing them to see just how well the candidate meshes with your family.
Texts and Tunes: Justin Roberts Hits a Pop Fly with Latest CD
I admit it, I blasted a kiddie CD in my car today when my son and daughter weren't with me. There's something about Justin Roberts's latest release Pop Fly ($15) that reminds me of attending a Ben Folds Five concert in college. The "Brick" group disbanded in 2000, but I've still got my t-shirt and now some cool tracks from a tot rocker that forces my fingers to keep hitting repeat while driving.
Baby Bump: I'm Pregnant – What Can I Eat?
One of my first cravings as a mama–to–be was brie cheese. Little did I know it was on the list of foods to avoid when you're expecting. I didn't find that out until I was two months pregnant at my first prenatal appointment.
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