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A child explores a magical world, where veggies talk, and tell unbelievable stories. “Garden Super Hero Tales” reveals where veggies came from, what adventures they had along the way, and how they can transform any child into a super hero. Mihaela Lica Butler, a journalist, career woman, and full-time mom released the children’s book that brings a world of magic and cooking fun into the family kitchen. “Garden Super Hero Tales” inspires children to eat healthier, and to enjoy vegetables, by telling 10 beautiful...

The countdown has begun, and you can’t wait to meet your new baby. To help you prepare for the big day and the trip to the hospital, here’s a handy checklist of necessities and nice-to-haves. Be sure you have your bag packed and ready to go at least a couple of weeks before your due date, as babies sometimes arrive earlier than expected… I found this great Hospital Bag Checklist on the Pampers website…and added a few comments from my own experience! 😉For Mom-to-Be Two bed pillows with favorite cases | Hospital...

Belly Ballot says 5 baby name trends for the New Year say bye bye to the names Aiden and Jayden. After a banner year for outrageous names in 2013, Belly Ballot is forecasting some shocking naming trends for 2014, that will push the boundaries of what was previously considered, “normal.” Vogue sounding names ending with -den, such as Brayden, Jayden, Aiden, etc… along with the popularity of the “X” in names like Axl and Xander are on the way out. And, as parents strive to distinguish their children from peers,...

As I peruse the toy aisles at stores this holiday season, I am seeing so many toys which bring back old memories of my own childhood. It’s fun to see what’s still around and popular with the young set, or the same toy perhaps reinvented with the current “happening” cartoon characters… Now that my older (baby) son is almost at the 18 month mark and the younger baby racing toward 6 months, I’m finding toys for them which I certainly remember having in the toy box. All this to say I thought it would be...

One of my good friend’s recently celebrated the very first birthday for her twin girls. And, since they are December babies turning 1, she decided on a Winter Wonderland theme, turning the WON into ONE for a Winter ONEderland! I really loved the play on words for the theme, because when you think about it, it’s very cute to spin the WON into ONE! She also incorporated a “cool” color scheme using white, along with silver and sprinkles of pink and purple for a girly touch. She created a fun reception table with winter-feel...

The new year is just around the corner and in the midst of running around and preparing for the holidays, taking care of our daily chores of home and child care, as well as hopefully squeezing in some “me” time, many of use are also looking forward to a new year full of promise and opportunity of great things to come! And while some of us may have a clear sense of direction and focus for all we hope to achieve in 2014, many of us still need some motivation, encouragement and clarity on how exactly to “jump start”...

I recently had an opportunity to be part of a local news story on dangers and hazards that can be found in a baby’s room. Patti Laird from Safer Kids and Homes came over to my home to show me what types of problems may exist and how to make them baby-proof! Local 10 (Miami) Reporter Constance Jones was also there to interview us for her story! Some of the potential issues discussed were use of crib bumpers, pillows and blankets in the crib, also the need to bolt down and anchor shelves and dressers to prevent them from toppling...

My hair is falling out!! I know it’s normal to lose some hair post-pregnancy, but seriously, strands of my hair are ALL OVER THE HOUSE! First off, I am a “shed-er,” my hair naturally tends to fall out (probably because I have so much), so even pre-pregnancy, it wasn’t uncommon to see my hair all over the bathroom floor. However, that paired with the postpartum hair loss, is nothing short of annoying, and I know my “other half” think it’s pretty “gross” too – mind you, he sports...

A post written for 53 Weeks by Arlyn M. My little girl was turning three and now well aware of what was entailed at birthday parties (as we didn’t have a big soiree for her second birthday). The deciding factor on what theme we would go with was the venue. Naomi was in love with the beach and wanted to go every day. It was only appropriate that it would be an option for her party. Ah, the perks of a having a summer baby. Once that was decided, naturally we went with a Little Mermaid theme. It was a toss up between her and...

There is nothing fun about Cold and Flu season when it strikes your home, and if you have infants and toddlers who come down with the symptoms, it can lead to days of frustration trying to get a leaky nose under control! A runny nose is a nuisance, and I NEVER want to be the Mommy who lets her babies go around with runny noses or dried up snot on their upper lip. The problem is, until they learn how to blow their nose, there’s not much they can do to help themselves other than wipe it all over their face! Ugh!! And, since you really...

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