I was given the book Growing Grateful Kids by Susie Larson by a friend, who told me that I should read it. I had no idea what the book was about except that it was a parenting book. I listened to my friend and I started to read it; I wasn’t able to put it down! This book was something that I needed to read at this point in … Continue reading Book Review: Growing Grateful Kids
SAFETY TIPS. When throwing away plastic bags tie a knot (or several) in them first. Small children will not be able to put them over their heads if they get into the trash. As soon as your baby can crawl, get into the habit of keeping the toilet seat lid down. Husbands need to practice this. Curious children can fall in and drown! Remember to … Continue reading This Works for Me: Safety Tips!
After having our first child, my husband encouraged me to go back to school. He wanted me to have a marketable skill in case anything ever happened to him. He also felt that the burden of being the sole provider would be lessened if I chose a career that had part-time options. I decided on a two year, full-time nursing program at a local community college. There … Continue reading Moms to Moms: Going Back to School
Firecracker decoration Supplies: empty toilet paper roll, glitter, glue, tinsel or tissue paper, star cutouts, construction paper in red, white or blue – Cut the construction paper to the size of the toilet paper roll. At the end, this paper will be glued to the roll. – Have children decorate the construction paper with glitter in red, silver or blue. It’s fun to show them … Continue reading Craft ideas for 4th of July
Clothing should be light-weight and loose-fitting Hats prevent overheating. Wide brims protect faces and necks from the sun. Drink 6-8 eight ounces of fluids daily. Increase fluids with increased activity and exercise. Replace lost fluid and salt in extreme heat. Alcoholic beverages do not count towards fluid intake. Use sunscreen with a sun protection favor (spf) of 15 or higher. Reapply sunscreen frequently because it washes away with water … Continue reading Fun in the Sun!
Explore nature with a MAGNIFYING GLASS. Make a VOLCANO by piling dirt 10″ high. Dig a hole in the top. Pour in 2 tsp. Baking soda followed by some vinegar. Watch the ERUPTION! Have ROLLAR SKATING or ROLLAR BLADING RACES around the block- using proper safety gear, of course. Set-up a times OBSTACLE course at a playground: go down the slide, along the monkey bars, swing on the … Continue reading Summer Fun Ideas
Romantic Ideas for Wives: Take the children to a friend’s and have a quiet dinner at home. Buy a new nightie, sheet set, or perfume. Put candles, flowers, and chilled wine in the bedroom. Play out a fantasy Send a sexy love note in your husband’s lunch or call him just before he leaves for home and make an indecent proposal. Take a trip down memory … Continue reading Ways to Keep the Flame Alive
Before bed, my children and I exchange NOW and LATER KISSES. The NOW KISSES go in one hand and we “eat” these right away (sometimes they are “flavored” like candy.) The LATER KISSES go in the other hand and these get stuffed under the pillow for later if we get lonely. This has been a fun game and very special works well when a parent is … Continue reading Heartwarmers
Moby Wraps I love my Moby Wrap. I have used it so many times I can’t even count. For me, it was very important to find a type of carrier that I could wear that will not hurt my back. I needed something with support and something that could hold infant up to toddler. This is the carrier! Basically it is a long piece of fabric … Continue reading Product Review: Moby Wraps
Buying secondhand is a great way to save money on baby/children items, but there are some things that you want to look out for before you purchase secondhand. Playpens: Make sure that it is made after 2000; 1999 was the last year the safety guidelines were updated for playpens. Check to see if the mattress is still intact. Look out for any holes in … Continue reading What is Ok to buy used: Baby items
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 