18 Summers. That’s all you have with your child. If you’re lucky. The first doesn’t really count because they are so small they can’t really participate in anything. Then there are the teen years where they want to spend all, or most of their time, with their friends. Age 18 and their adults – off to explore the world on their own. So 18 summers. … Continue reading 18 Summers
When my son started to walk we knew that we were going to need to get something so he didn’t get into all the kitchen cabinets and drawers. We had been given the cabinet locks that you push down on to open, but my son figured out that if he pulled it hard enough he could open the cabinet. Complaining to a friend, he suggested … Continue reading Product Review: Safety First Tot Lok
My son recently learned how to blow kisses, give kisses and give hugs. There is nothing like when you are not having the best day and your child comes up to you and gives you a hug and a kiss. I am loving all the hugs and kisses that he gives! (April 2012) Do you have any things that your children do that melt you … Continue reading Heartwarmer
There are a ton of different uses for coconut oil besides cooking. Moisturizer Eye Cream- Rub under the eye to remove puffiness and bags Preshave- Rub on the area before you shave Aftershave- Rub on the area after you shave Deep Hair Treatment- Message into hair after it has been washed, leave in for 3-5 minutes and rinse throughly Defrizzer for Hair- Put a small amount … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Uses for Coconut Oil
“Wants everyone to take a deep breath…… exhale. Now calm down. There is no definitive right and wrong when it comes to parenting and babies. Each baby is different. There’s no user manual or handbook attached;) Everyone is doing a good Job. Go with your natural instinct.” Gretchen Robinson Continue reading Insights
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
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
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
– Spend time with them cooking, or baking – Take 5 minutes once your children get home from school to listen to them about their day. Won’t be there? Give them a call! Can’t talk? Have them talk into a tape recorder or video message you! – Take each child out alone for some special one on one time! – Read a bedtime story with … Continue reading Little Ways to Say “I Love You” to your Family
Use CLEAR PACKING TAPE to repair odds and ends around the house, repair books, hang pictures on walls. Works better than regular tape! My kids love “drawing” on STEAMED-UP WINDOWS. After they’re done I hand them a paper towel to wipe!! They’re having fun and the windows get cleaned! When children use bad language or misbehave, try sending them to the BATHROOM since they are … Continue reading This Works for Me!
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 