Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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As technology continues to progress, new educational opportunities arise. From online classes to e-books, the possibilities for using technology for learning purposes are endless. Strengthen children’s intelligence with technology in the form of educational apps is on the rise. Educational applications are available for computer, smart phones, and tablets and enable children to learn and […]
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Do you have a child that gets chronic ear infections? I have to admit, I never thought that I would have a child that has an ear infection almost every other month during the cold, flu and ear ache season, but I do. Pediatricians seem to be more interested in prescribing antibiotics for a “redness” […]
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My toddler absolutely loves bath time. When he is cranky, I will put him in a warm bath with his bath toys and he instantly is calm. There have been times, however, when his bath toys just will not suffice. I recently started noticing that his “artistic” side was starting to shine outside of the […]
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Making your own baby food is simple and economical. Using fresh produce, grains, and lean meats can make delicious and nutritious baby foods for your baby and save money on prepackaged baby food. Plus, DIY baby food allows your baby the opportunity to eat the same food as the rest of the family.
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