When my son turned one year old he started to sprout both molars and teeth at a rapid pace. He also started to walk right after he turned one. With both of these milestones he wasn’t sleeping like he had been before. We were having trouble getting him to go to sleep and stay down. I was at the point where I was willing to … Continue reading Product Review: Highlands Calms Forte for Kids
My husband and I are blessed to still have at least 1 grandparent alive. When we got pregnant with RC they were excited to meet their first great-grandchild, something that they didn’t even think that they would be able to see. Now that RC is a little older it is great to see him interact with them. When we were out to dinner with my … Continue reading Heartwarmer: Great- Grandmas!
Post Partum Depression(PPD) affects between 11 and 20 percent of women. It can be a mild case or a severe case, but usually goes away on its own over time. PPD is a disorder that occurs after the birth of a child, usually due to hormone imbalances. Some symptoms of PPD are loss of appetite, sadness, feeling worthless, feeling rejected, loss of interest in the … Continue reading Dealing with Post Partum Depression
Last week I posted about using vinegar to get rid of ants and dog scent, this week I am going to list a few more uses for vinegar! Kill unwanted grass or plants by spraying vinegar Prolong flowers by adding 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar and warm water. Make sure stems are in 3-4 inches of the water mixture Eliminate urine stain from carpet … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Uses for Vinegar
– Leave a card on the dashboard of his car – Make coffee in the morning – Leave a post- it note on the bathroom mirror – Make your spouses favorite meal for dinner – Get up in the morning with the children to allow your spouse to sleep in – Make dinner and wash the dishes Ashley Myers Continue reading Little Ways to say “I Love You” to your Spouse
Some families are blessed to be able to have one parent stay home, but most families have both parents working. Whether it is one parent going to work or both going back to work after having a baby it is hard. Some things that you can do to prepare yourself and your baby for you going back to work are: -Leave your baby with the … Continue reading Going Back to Work
In my quest to go non-toxic in my house for cleaning has me searching on the internet for different all natural ways to clean and get rid of unwanted odors or bugs. Recently, I have had two different situations come up where I was surprised to find that I already owned the solution to the problem…..Vinegar! Every spring we are flooded with ants in our kitchen. We … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Ants and Dogs
The house is a mess, dinner is not even thought about, I am home alone with my 1 year old son and right now I am content with life. I am 22 weeks pregnant with my second and on modified bedrest, due to complications in my pregnancy. I am trying to take it easy while also enjoying some quality time with my family before we have … Continue reading Heartwarmer: A Mother’s Reflection
Sign Language has always been an interest of mine and I knew once I became pregnant that I wanted to teach it to my children. Sign Language is a great tool for infants and toddlers who do not know how to talk. This is a way for them to communicate what they want and how they feel. We stated teaching our son the basics of more, milk, … Continue reading Baby Sign Language
This is such an easy recipe for omemade playdough that you can make it at any time! Ingredients: 2 cups of baking soda 1 1/2 cup of water 1 cup of corn starch Optional food coloring Directions: Mix the ingredients with a fork until smooth. Boil over medium heat until play dough texture, should only take a couple of minutes. Do you have a play dough recipe that you … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Homemade Playdough!
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 