Published on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by caryn
My son is a very active little boy. From the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed, he's a ball of energy. I do most of the shopping for our family and my husband calls me the queen of bargain hunting. But when it comes to shoes for our family, I look for quality first. It's especially important for children to wear the "right" type of shoe. Their feet gro... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by caryn
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Colds, flus, SWINE FLU? Ok...with summer coming to an end, I always worry about the dreaded cold and flu season. And this year with the Swine Flu lurking, I'm going to take even further precautions to limit our exposure to this virus. As a nurse, I'm s... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by caryn
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One of the best memories I have of going "back to school" was shopping with my mom. We would plan a special day together and go shopping for clothes and school supplies. Every year she always managed to keep me excited about the upcoming school year. I truly believe th... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 24, 2009 by caryn
Every thing I read, reinforces how important breakfast is for kids and adults. More energy, better concentration, and weight loss are just some of the many benefits of eating a healthy, balanced breakfast. I know I've been feeling "off" the last several weeks before eating breakfast (hence the fainting episode last week). One of the things we as a family eat a... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by caryn
I spend much of my day cleaning up messes. It's my job as a mom and I am definitely not complaining. After all, my son is still young. But cleaning floors, couches, clothing, and cars does get tedious after awhile. So I often find myself thinking about what I can do to avoid a mess. For example, Target sells these little snack containers that are supposed to... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
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I started reading to my son when he was an infant. I honestly don't remember how many weeks old he was, but I do remember that I waited until the pain of the c section and the haze of sleeplessness lifted. "Read and start early." That is the advice I was given. When ... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 17, 2009 by caryn
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If you're a parent of a teen or tween, then you've most likely heard him/her talk about The Disney Channel's Emmy-nominated hit series The Wizards of Waverly Place, starring Selena Gomez. The show is all about her and her two brothers who possess magical abilities.
Walt Di... Read More »
Published on Friday, August 7, 2009 by caryn
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"Mama mama...I need a snack!" I hear that phrase over and over throughout the day in my household. Fortunately, I've learned to turn this into a positive. I utilize snack time as a way to include healthy foods into my toddler's diet. One of the things I hope to instill ... Read More »
Published on Monday, June 29, 2009 by caryn
Summer is in full swing, but it's never too early to start thinking about the upcoming school year. My son just started preschool, part-time so we're getting into the swing of an actual routine in preparation for next year.
If you have a budding artist in your home, you may want to check out the Project Backpack Design Contest, brought to you by Office Depot ... Read More »