Category: Family

  • Essential Oils for Babies

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    Essential oils are very concentrated, powerful plant compounds that have many wonderful qualities. Essential oils have many great uses from digestion to relaxation in everyone, including babies. It is important to exercise caution should be taken when using essential oils on babies and children. Read more

  • 4 Tips to Selecting the Best Organic Baby Skincare Products

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      Every parent desires the best for children, whether it is a cozy stroller, cotton-soft clothing or the finest skincare products. Many parents are able to research and the best baby products easily, with the exception of skincare products. The majority of parents continue to choose skin products that smell good on the baby, but… Read more

  • Is Childhood Obesity Avoidable?

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    Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States and globally. The Centers of Disease Control reports that childhood obesity has virtually tripled in the past 30 years. The definition of overweight is an excess of body weight whereas obesity is an excess body fat. A sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity and poor diet are… Read more

  • 18 Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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    Father’s Day 2014 is Sunday, June 15.  That means it is time to formally thank dad for everything he does for us. It is also time to think about the ideal present for dad this Father’s Day. It can be challenging coming up with a gift for a dad that has everything and is hesitant… Read more

  • Toddler Backyard Water Play

    Summertime is here. I remember as a kid spending most of the summer playing outside with your brothers in the backyard. We had a pool, toys, trees and our imaginations to keep us occupied for hours on end. As a mom, I want my kids to remain active throughout the summer months. I certainly don’t… Read more

  • The Power Behind Small Steps

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      Yesterday I got into a tug-of-war with myself. It was dark, cool and 4 a.m. I did not sleep well the night before and my bed was so comfortable. But I greatly needed to get up for my daily workout. I hate working out when I am that tired. I wanted to blow it… Read more

  • Review: Seventh Generation Free and Clear Diapers

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    Disclosure: Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was gifted from Seventh Generation for my review. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. When I was approached to review Seventh Generation Free and Clear Baby Diapers and diaper wipes, I had a healthy dose… Read more

  • 5 Natural Cures to Soothe Teething Pain

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    Teething can be a very hectic time for babies and the family. Not only does your sweet baby become very irritable during teething but they can also become sick. Some babies can develop rashes around the mouth due to excessive saliva created due to teething. Teething commonly begins when your child is about 6 months… Read more

  • What Type of Parent Are You? Quiz

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    We have all had friends who had super cool, laid back  parents. Equally, we have all known someone who had super-strict parents.  Parenting is not for the faint-at-heart. Parenting involved love, strength, and guts! Everything that we have learned about being a parent we learned from the parental figures we were around growing up–good or… Read more

  • 8 Tips to Creating a Positive Work/Life Balance

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    As moms, we can often become so over-involved in our daily agendas and activities that we fail to remember to complete the straightforward actions that sustain our success. The challenge of harmonizing our personal and professional lives in today’s fast-paced world is a considerable trial we are often faced with. It is very easy to… Read more