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Lil Tips: Making St. Patrick's Day Fun for the Lil Leprechauns

babysugar — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:00:14 -0700

One of my friends plays the cutest trick on her first grade students on St. Patrick's Day.

While my daughter is too young for her antics, maybe you can take a page from her book.

Before your kids wake up or while they are napping, make a mess of their toys, books and other household things. When they notice someone has been tinkering with their toys, you can tell them that a naughty lil leprechaun has been scurrying around the house. They'll delight in the surprise and mischief.

To see more St. Paddy's Day treats, read more.

To further the Irish celebration, whip up some green eggs and milk. Grab a bottle of green food dye at your local grocer. At breakfast, plop a few drops of the emerald juice into their milk. To make green eggs, watch the demonstration on the video clip below.

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Go Green: Souls Are United Over SolesUnited

babysugar — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:00:26 -0700

Tots grow quickly, especially when it comes to clothes and shoes. And most foot-gear is too tattered or torn to be reused by another wee one.

Croc loving parents and kids can now recycle their worn shoes with SolesUnited. To see how the process works, read more.

SolesUnited takes worn Crocs and sorts, cleans, and breaks them down into a material to make fresh SolesUnited footwear. Once created, the new shoes are shipped off to children and adults living in impoverished areas around the world.

To see how you can get involved with SolesUnited, look here.

Go Green Week: Y Water? Why Not.

babysugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:00:52 -0700

Every new mama knows that baby's favorite "toy" is an empty water bottle. While that's a cheap and simple hat trick to pull anywhere at anytime, Y Water is a new product that fits the bill and then some. Beyond doubling as a toy, the uniquely shaped bottles are filled with organic, low calorie, drinks.

Y Water comes in four flavors: Brain, Immune, Muscle and Bone waters. Each one has vitamin fortifying ingredients to promote wellness in that area. For example, the Bone water is full of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C and fluoride. To see why kids will think it's cool, read more.

When the tots are done guzzling it down, the bottles are designed to be toys as they connect together to form fun shapes. And, if you choose not to reuse the thingamabobs, they are 100 percent recyclable.

Drinks will be available mid–March.

Go Green: Sweeten Your House with Sweet Grass Farm

babysugar — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:00:31 -0700

Don't you want your baby's room, or whole house for that matter, to smell fresh and clean?

Steer clear of toxins and other chemicals by spritzing a little Sweet Grass Farm ($6) on your lil love's linens and threads.

The all–natural spray is made with lavender oil that helps neutralize odors while sprucing up the air with a delicious calming scent. And if your tot breaks out in a rash, it'll be one less product to fret over.

Go Green: Eco–friendly stove

babysugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:00:58 -0700

Crafted from cardboard, this tot entertainer is a literal toy box. The paper–made Nume Stove and Washing Machine ($38) is easy to assemble – no screwdrivers or batteries required. You won't hear me complaining! Adding to the simplicity, the clean white exterior practically begs kiddos to use their imagination as they can decorate it with crayons, markers, stickers or whatever their wee hearts desire.

And when the novelty wears off, the appliances just need a good collapsing and a toss in the recycle bin.

Go Green For St. Paddy's with Lilsugar!

LilSugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:00:05 -0700

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, lilsugar is going green! Beyond bringing you posts about emerald apparel and ways to celebrate the holiday, we'll be launching a series of Go Green posts that spotlight ecological ways your family can stay green.

From recyclable toys to the EcoMoms movement, this extension of our Ecotot coverage will show you simple things that you can do to create a better world for your wee ones. If you have a tip you'd like to share, feel free to post it in the comments.

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Supersize This: Go Green

babysugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0700

St. Patrick's Day is just one week away so here are some emerald options from Old Navy that won't cost you too much of the green stuff.

Choose from an assortment of $7 onesies or $15 jammies with witty Irish themed sayings on them. For the older tots, snatch up a $5 tee or a verdant–colored hoodie.

At these prices, you'll be able to doll up your darling all week long!

Model Mamas Hit the Runway For Victoria's Secret

babysugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:03:15 -0800

Host, shmost! Heidi Klum claimed she was only going to host the always anticipated Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but the mama of four made a surprise appearance and walked her hot self down the runway with her tulleriffic attire. Having given birth to her second daughter, Lou, just over a month ago, she left the crowd in shock and awe. Also in attendance on the catwalk? Alessandra Ambrosio. The leggy new mom bared her toned tummy and long stems alongside veteran Klum. The pair certainly left some mums green with envy.

A couple of ladies noticeably absent from the show? Gisele Bündchen, Karolina Kurkova, and Adriana Lima. Gisele is still sporting her adorable baby bump, while the other two glamorous mommies just welcomed their bundles of joy weeks ago. Check out the pictures of the sassy and sexy angels at last night's sneak peek.

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What to Expect at Your Postpartum Checkup

LilSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Mamas wait for what seems like an eternity for their babies, so when they finally arrive it's a big relief. There's another wonderful thing that comes with holding the warm bundle of joy, clearing your calendar of prenatal appointments! But, before women can pencil in other activities, they need to go in for their six week postpartum checkup. Here's what to expect during the visit:

A thorough pelvic exam, including a pap smear, an examination of any episiotomy, vaginal tear, or C-section scar healing and a check of the uterus's return to its prepregnancy size.
A breast exam including a breast cancer screening and checks for infections and abscess that may result from breastfeeding.
Blood work to check for anemia or thyroid issues.
A mental health evaluation to screen for postpartum depression and determine the mother's overall well-being.
A discussion about birth control options. Depending on a woman's breastfeeding goals and her plans for subsequent children, her contraceptive options may vary from her prepregnancy ones. Be sure to discuss all options with your doctor.
Clearance for postpartum sexual activity. Many husbands view the six-week postpartum checkup as the green light for resuming sexual activity. If your doctor does say it is OK to proceed, discuss any tips she might have to get you started again.

Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Asparagus

babysugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:00:34 -0700

Mothers take classes on breastfeeding and even meet with lactation consultants on a weekly basis, but those experts don't tell her that if she eats asparagus, she's going to smell it hours later in her son's diaper!

The other night I hesitated before taking a bite, but caved to my craving and ate a few of the tasty green spears. As expected I paid the price in my own way, but the next morning, I smelled the asparagus aftermath elsewhere. Uncertain of its origin, I sniffed around and finally found the culprit! My lil man, a breastfed baby, had a pungent diaper thanks to his mama's diet. The next time I'm served long green stalks, I'll think twice. Have you noticed this is true with other foods?
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Old Navy Girls PJs	Old Navy Hoodie ($18)
Old Navy Dress ($15)	Old Navy St. Patrick's Day Onesie ($7)
Old Navy St. Patrick's Day Hoodie ($14)	Old Navy Printed Skater Shirts ($11)
Old Navy St. Patrick's Day Onesie($13)	Old Navy St. Patrick's Day PJs ($15)
Old Navy St. Patrick's Day Tees ($4)	Old Navy St. Patrick's Day Tees ($5)