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Aug, 09UrbanMommies {dot} com
UrbanMommies.com is a great online baby resourse site. They talk about everything from the belly, to the baby, to the kid and beyond. They share tips on feeding, safety, recalls, and anything else you can imagine! You can also sign up for their Newsletter to stay updated on all of the latest news. What I really enjoy about this site, is that I can easily get caught up in reading all of the informative articles. Everything is so well written and easy to understand, so life seems easier. Everyone can find something useful and informative on UrbanMommies.com – Whether you’re expecting, a first-time parent, a third-time parent, or toddler-bound, this is the resource site for you!
{P.S. Don’t you just adore their logo?!}
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Jul, 09On Duty or Off Duty | Pillowcases on Shoestring Home
These On duty and Off Duty Pillowcases are so cute and helpful on those long nights with your new baby.They would make great babyshower gifts! You can find them at Shoestring Home.
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Jul, 09buttons | what to do with them
The clothing manufacturers are getting better at actually sewing the extra buttons into the clothing itself, but not all of them do it. So, what do you do with the extra buttons? They seem to scatter about the house and when you need one in particular, you can’t find it. I decided to go around and gather all of the buttons I could find and put them in a cute little jar with a lid. I know I have more buttons, I just need to find them! From now on though, when I buy something with a loose-extra button, it’s going straight into the “Button Jar.” Depending on the size of jar you choose, you can store it in your sock drawer, cupboard, a shelf, etc. Be creative and use a funky little jar and it can double as decoration! Not only will you stay organized, you’ll keep little buttons out of baby and pet mouths!
NOTE: For all of you crafters out there, be sure to keep these buttons separate from your craft buttons. You don’t want to use one of your extra clothing buttons on a project and not have it when you really need it!
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Jul, 09sweetbeets | eco-letterpress stationery
I’m absolutely in LOVE with letterpress stationaery and wish I had the equiptment to do it myself. Letterpress looks and feels great! Sweetbeets is a great biz because they combine the art of letterpress with sustainability. They print all of their cards on recycled paper. The best thing of all… they’re handmade. That’s right, no mass-produced items here. Take a look at their site and maybe you’ll find something you like!
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Jul, 09united states postal service | a pretty sweet deal
I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials and all but I thought I’d still put the word out there that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is offering Flat Rate Shipping boxes in various sizes and prices. What this means, is that if you can fit it in the box, up to 70 lbs., they will ship it for a flat rate! I know, it’s amazing! You can find more info on their site.
Plus, a bonus is that this supports our ecomomy and can only help us pull out of this recession! Happy Shipping!
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Jul, 09DEET | Dangerous for Sure
DEET is best if avoided. It can melt plastic, so why on Earth would we want to put it on our skin, let alone our children’s skin?! Herb-based products are more gentle. Some ingredients might include: eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, and tea tree oil. You can even make your own recipe by looking online to find one that best fits your family. If you do get bitten, put a drop of peppermint oil to soothe the spot.
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Jun, 094th of July | Safety and Fun
Hello Chickies!
I just want make sure everyone is safe this 4th of July weekend while having a ton of fun! Here are a few tips from various sources:
{Hanging your Flag} “Celebrate America! But be sure to hang Old Glory properly. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the ‘union’ (stars0 should always be to the viewer’s left, and the flag should never touch the ground.” – Woman’s Day Mag July 2009
{Parades/Firework Viewing} Do your research beforehand when you want to attend a parade. It saves time and stress when arriving… Especially if you have those little ones with you. See where the street closers will be and parking. It doesn’t hurt to get there a little early to get a good spot. Make sure you have sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc. for your babes and yourself Also, take water bottles just incase you can’t purchase any. It’s always a good idea to pack a travel First Aid Kit for those little boo-boos caused from Sparklers or whatever else comes your way. You should also bring cash in small bills, because not all places have ATM access. It never hurts to find the restrooms early either, you don’t want any unnecessary accidents. Finally, be sure to prepare your little ones for loud noises. We don’t want them to be afraid of such a grand celebration! – Women’s Day Mag July 2009
{Sparklers} Tell everyone to stand at least 6 feet apart (that’s right, I said 6 feet) when playing with Sparklers so no one gets burned. Of course, there should always be proper adult supervision, and no, your 12 year old niece doesn’t count as an adult :). Don’t forget that First Aid Kit… Keep it handy.
{Your Pets} “Each year pets around the country die of heatstroke because their owners are irresponsible. The 4th of July is no different. Many owners forget about the safety of their pets, because they are too caught up in the festivities. Before taking your pet along on a 4th of July excursion, think about the conditions. Is the weather too hot for your pet? Will the fireworks scare your pet? Will you be able to supply your pet with much needed water throughout the day?” – http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/268799/4th_of_july_safety_tips.html?cat=74
{Recipes and crafts} Family Fun has great recipes and craft ideas that the who family can do together! Get in the spirit and celebrate! Heck, you can dress up too! – http://familyfun.go.com/4thofjuly/
So, please be safe and have fun! Feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might want it. Happy 4th!
Thanks!
RobbieLee
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Jun, 09Quote | Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote is great: “And what is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not been discovered.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
This is so cool to think about. I first thought about it literally that we give water, love, and attention to roses, tulips, snapdragons, ect. but we spray, pull, and kill weeds. Just because weeds grow where we don’t want them to and get a tad unruly sometimes, we yank them from the ground taking their lives! How awful of us! We do this with many things in life that we don’t fully understand. We generally don’t take a moment to step back and try to understand things. If it doesn’t make sense right away, we want nothing to do with it. I’m going to try and give things a better chance before writing them off. What do you think?
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Jun, 09Baby Tip 2 | Burping Baby
Baby Tip 2: I became an auntie for the first time on June 10th at 6:07pm! My nephew Elijah was born as healthy as could be and we are all so blessed. While at the hospital, we met a nurse from New York named Bonnie. She was so full of information and she shared a little burping trick with us and swears that is works! So, usually when burping a baby, you pat and rub their lower back just behind their belly button to push any air bubbles out. Sometimes this doesn’t work so try gently rubbing the top of your baby’s head (being sure not to push on the soft spot) and it should relax them enough to make them burp. It’s supposed to be like a massage – it will loosen your baby up to help release the air. Many women have come back and told Bonnie that it really works. So give it try!
