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Crock Pot Oatmeal Caramel Apples

September 8, 2011 3 Comments

I first saw a recipe called Crock Pot Caramel Apples posted by Bearable Deals. I thought it looked so yummy! But I decided to play with the recipe just a bit to make it even more appealing. Ingredients: 3 Sweet Cooking Apples (I use Gala apples) 3/4 cup Apple Juice 3 tbsp. Butter 3 tbsp. ...

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EZ Craft Project – Color Blends

September 2, 2011 No Comments

Materials: -spray bottle -white coffee filter -washable markers Color every open area of the coffee filter. Spray filter about 5 times with water. Watch the colors blends together! For added artistry cut a frame out of construction paper and use wax paper and a warm iron to frame. For added education for younger students, try ...

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Craft Project: Personalized Container

Craft Project: Personalized Container

July 30, 2011 No Comments

This is a fantastically easy project to do with children of all ages and can serve many purposes. The idea is to create a personalized container that can be used for just about anything. The container pictured above was created by a ten year old for her three year old sister to keep all of her play-dough toys in.

A Simple Curriculum for One Year Olds
Teaching Your Baby to Sleep – A No Cry Approach

Teaching Your Baby to Sleep – A No Cry Approach

March 22, 2011 No Comments

If your child is having trouble sleeping through the night and you are having trouble with it as well, then it may be time for you to apply a “method” or theory to help your child learn to sleep on their own and through the night. There are many different methods and theories available, and one is not right for everyone. Just as children are all different, and families are all different, you may need a different approach. If you do what feels right and use your natural instinct, you will usually have the best outcome. If you decide to use a “no-cry” approach, then here is some helpful information to guide you through it.

Safe Co-Sleeping

Safe Co-Sleeping

March 22, 2011 No Comments

Co-sleeping is widely known and respected as a wonderful way to bond with your child not just child to parent, but as an entire family. If you chose co-sleeping for your family, here are some expert suggestions from co-sleeping advocates like Dr. Sears, E. Pantley, Dr. McKenna, and more.

Resources for Breastfeeding
Calming the Fear of the Doctor

Calming the Fear of the Doctor

March 19, 2011 No Comments

Many children, especially younger children and toddlers, develop a fear of going to the doctor. This is no mystery, sometimes painful and scary things go on at the doctors office, especially for little ones. How can you help your child become less afraid of those doctor visits?

Make Your Own Cloth Diapers
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Crock Pot Oatmeal Caramel Apples

I first saw a recipe called Crock Pot Caramel Apples posted by Bearable Deals. I thought it looked so...

My Kid is Crazy… And I Love It.

Because I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, I always assumed that my child would be a...

EZ Craft Project – Color Blends

Materials: -spray bottle -white coffee filter -washable markers Color every open area of the coffee filter. Spray filter about...

Starting School Separation Anxiety

  Starting school is a very special moment for all families. It’s exciting, it’s new, and often it’s your...

Review: Guardian Sleeper

The Guardian Sleeper is an ingenious device created by Nicola Pieters and Carol Betz, two concerned moms who just...

Review: PumpEase Hands Free Pumping Support

We were all very excited to get the PumpEase Hands Free Pumping Support for review! This is a product...

Happi Tummi Giveaway! – Closed 8/19/2011

I am SO EXCITED to announce the Happi Tummi Giveaway!

Craft Project: Personalized Container

This is a fantastically easy project to do with children of all ages and can serve many purposes. The...

Review: Happi Tummi

When my now three year old was a baby, she had terrible tummy troubles. She was exclusively breastfed and...

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