I used to think I wouldn’t let my child watch any TV before the age of 2…then I actually had a child. Of course we all know that babies need more interaction than to be plopped down in front of the television, but there are times when turning on a video is just what everyone in the family needs.
I HIGHLY recommend Classical Baby 3-Pack – Music, Art & Dance
My son loves Classical Baby: The Art Show
Little did I know when I bought those DVDs that it would help my baby appreciate The Met!
Want to lose weight? Make these 12 foods a regular part of your diet, and you will!
*Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that participants who drank one or two glasses of wine per day gained fewer pounds than women who drank soft drinks or mineral water. On average, over the 12-year study, women who didn’t drink gained eight pounds while those who did gained about three and a half pounds.
Hi Holly- I’m 15 weeks pregnant with my first child, and I really don’t want to have stretch marks on my belly. Can you recommend something for me to use so avoid getting them? Thank you-
April H.
Little Rock, AR
Hi April-
I was so worried about this problem too, since I have bad stretch marks on my legs from growing so quickly in middle school! It’s important to stay hydrated and get lots of omega 3 fatty acids from walnuts, fish oil. etc. I also religiously slathered on some sort of oil or balm every single night. I’m happy to report that I didn’t get a single stretch mark!
Here are 3 types I really like:
Since we do everything super naturally in our household, I haven’t really worried too much about locking under sink cabinets, and childproofing the bathroom drawers. This is probably more challenging in the long run, since I’m always reorganizing the bottles and toiletries, and I’ve had to clean lots of make-up off of my son’s face (I won’t even get into the state of my eye shadows)!
I have realized than non toxic cleaning products are better for our health, the environment, and keep me a little more relaxed since I don’t have to panic if my child touches the bottle. He’s really into spray bottles now, so those must be totally safe.
As I was checking out the ingredients of some natural disinfectants, I realized I had all of the ingredients at home! So I chose to save the $5, and mix some up myself. Since I’ve always secretly wanted to be a chemist, this activity fills that void.
Here’s how you can make your own disinfecting cleaner:
Mix all ingredients together, and spray away!
