tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85859223235951384612011-09-28T15:08:56.815-07:00The ways I love my kids, and the things I love for them... My kids are the reason for almost everything I do, including this blog. They inspire me, and make my life a true joy. They make me laugh all day long. I have found quite a few ideas and products that help make our days more enjoyable than not, and I love to share these with everyone, in the hopes of making their lives easier as well. Now, I want to share these with all of you... Come along on our journey...Anjiihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08072700309318463719noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585922323595138461.post-4787698504594837812011-07-18T22:49:00.000-07:002011-07-18T22:49:46.673-07:00

Okay, I get the desire for convenience. And I REALLY get the desire to keep chemicals away from my kids. But I DON'T GET THESE!!! Why, on God's green earth, would someone choose to spend money on wasteful, expensive, disposable wipes, with (almost) nothing but water? Why not just use actual cotton cloths, with water, and save your money and help the earth at the same time? If you don't want the

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The Silhouette Craft Cutting Machine http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/ doesn't use expensive dies and doesn't limit you to just paper or vinyl stickers... it uses your computer and softwares to cut fabrics, temporary tattoos and iron ons too! And it can draw with sketch pens, instead of blades, and add rhinestones to things. And you're not limited to the software available on their site either!

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Cancelled. Why? Because the US Department of Education (and therefore PBS) are now only concerned with kids learning phonics, spelling and other tools of reading. They could care less about whether or not kids WANT to read... Reading Rainbow was created in 1983, in response to the question "How do we get kids to read books?". I'm all for programs like Super Why, Word World, Between the Lions, etc

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There are SO many options for baby/toddler seating, it can be overwhelming for new parents, so I thought, since I've tried my fair share, I'd offer some advice and reviews... I started out with a traditional, but high end, Peg Perego Prima Pappa Dondolino. Of course, I just "HAD" to have the one that rocked and played music, as I was convinced these functions would come in so handy to keep Wyatt

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Found a great new website, Baby Half Off! Every day has a different deal, at LEAST 50% off!!!! Check it out :)

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I found a wonderful website that collects stories from women who've had difficult starts to breastfeeding, and have perservered, even if only for awhile. Many stories are inspiring, and most of them offer useful advice, and anecdotal solutions to many common nursing problems. I've posted my story there ibreastfed.com and I encourage anyone who's got a story to tell to post yours as well. Maybe

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Enter here to win a free Knickernappies cloth diaper (One size) Good Luck :)

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As the blessed mama of a 4 year old, who has always slept in remarkably well, I took my mornings for granted. Most mornings consisted of some quiet, peaceful time to gradually wake up with the baby, before Wyatt woke up and things went into full swing. Or, on the best mornings, Dawson would sleep in as well, and I'd stay in bed as long as I could. I loved that it gave me some built in alone time

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I read about the 4 year old "marshmallow experiment" on the Tranquil Parent blog yesterday, and decided to try it out with Wyatt. The idea is, you sit the child down, give them a marshmallow and tell them that they're allowed to eat it anytime, BUT, if they can wait until you get back, they'll get another one as well. It's a test of patience and choices, and gives you some insight into their

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When Wyatt was around 6 months we started signing with him, because it can be extremely helpful to be able to communicate with a pre-verbal baby. It reduces tantrums and frustration, it gives them a way to make their needs known, and it has a positive impact on their future vocabulary and language skills. We found all of that to be true, and while we still loved watching our Signing Time DVDs and

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One of the first steps I took towards natural living and parenting was the decision to cloth diaper my first son Wyatt when he was about 5 months old. I had a lot of reasons for it... healthier, eco-friendly, cost-saving and comfort... but in addition to all of the logic behind the choice, one of the things that made it so easy to continue was just how FUN it became for me! Not to mention, EASY!

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The Popatot is one of those products that EVERY new parent needs to have! I only wish it had been around when my first child was born. It would have made life at home, and outings, so much easier. In fact, after having this for less than 2 weeks, I actually dropped off our FisherPrice Intellitainer at a consignment store. It was a great product and we loved it for 3 years, but with it's big

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Here are Wyatt (4) and Dawson (1 1/2)... they are the reason for almost everything I do, including this blog. They inspire me, and make my life a true joy. They make me laugh all day long. But they also have their moments where they frustrate me, and there are the natural complications that are a part of life with kids. I have found quite a few ideas and products that help make our days more

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