Old Holiday Traditions Worth Reviving

Old Holiday Traditions Worth Reviving My husband and I were combing through circulars trying to find activities to do with the kids for the holidays. It’s so sad to see that so many things we did as kids are no longer available. Check out more holiday traditions worth reviving at BabyCenter.

Baby’s First Video

When it comes to creating memories, I promised myself that I would treat both kids equally. So far, I’ve been keeping my word. I think Baby O has as much pictures as his big sis – if not more. My baby’s first video is something that I’ve been working hard at putting together for months,…

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What I Plan to Tell My Kids About Nelson Mandela

I was just a young child when I heard about Nelson Mandela being released from prison in 1990 after nearly 30 years of being locked up. I had no idea who he was at the time. I later learned that he was an African anti-apartheid leader who fought for equality for everyone in South Africa. But his mission transcended…

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Thanksgiving Leftovers for Your Hair

People often talk about different ways to make use of Thanksgiving leftovers. I’ve heard everything from using the turkey to make sandwiches and soup. But how about using some of those leftovers on your hair? The idea came to me when I looked at the slices of avocado left in a bowl after Thanksgiving dinner….

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My Baby’s First Halloween

I’ve been meaning to write about my baby’s first Halloween, but my busy schedule has kept me from updating my blog. On the heels of my maternity leave, I’m just now getting into the swing of things. It seems like my schedule keeps getting more and more jam packed. With that said, I wish I…

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How I Lost the Baby Weight

I stepped on the scale at least two times during my maternity leave, and the needle never moved. But when I looked in the mirror, it was like I had become the incredible shrinking woman. People would ask me how I lost the baby weight and I’d reply by saying, “I didn’t stress out about…

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Dangers of Feeding People’s Kids

Giving another person’s child a piece of candy or fruit seems like a pretty nice gesture. But believe it or not, there are dangers of feeding people’s kids. Dangers of Feeding People’s Kids I was at a beauty salon one day when the young daughter of one of the customers began to get fussy. Then one of…

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Baby O’s First Day at Daycare

I can’t believe this day has arrived. Baby O’s first day at a daycare center! This moment is bitter sweet. I remember experiencing the exact same thing with Princess just a few years ago when started going to pre school. Having one child in a child care program is nothing like having two. My hubby…

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