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If you’re a mom who has a preschooler or toddler and want to make learning the letters of the alphabet fun and easy, you’re going to love Doodles: Alphabet Coloring Fun. This fun-filled activity book for toddlers and preschoolers is the creation of Setria James, graphic designer, artist and book illustrator. A Coloring Book with [...]
How much garden produce does your family eat? Plan the spring garden in a few easy steps.
When I was about a year old, my parents invested some money in an education savings fund for me. It was a small sum, and they never added any more to it. When I started university, the fund returned to me the original amount that my parents had invested and then, every year for the [...]
I love basil in tomato salad, with olive oil, in tomato and mozzarella sandwiches, in pasta, in pesto and in most foods, but this popular cooking herb also comes with healing properties. Basil gets its name from the Greek word for “king”: basileum. Different varieties of basil grow around the world. Tulsi: Indian Holy Basil [...]
This spring, I am on a mission to plant a herb garden. The more I read about herbs, the more fascinated I am about the healing properties of so many ordinary herbs, and about how many ways there are to use culinary herbs as herbal home remedies. First in my new series about herbs: mint [...]
When you’re expecting or a new mom, seasoned and “older” moms tend to give you tons of advice and insight into how a baby changes everything. You know, the sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, your loss of “me-time” and the ever-present exhaustion. If that leaves you feeling scared and overwhelmed, here’s something to cheer [...]
Do romantic love quotes make you melt? A wedding anniversary is a great excuse to share something really mushy with your true love. Of course, no one needs an excuse to help a relationship grow closer. Share your feelings any time! Here are some of the best quotes about finding true love. These sweet words [...]
Has your little one been in bed with the flu or a bout of diarrhea? Illness can make cheerful toddlers cranky and irritable or lethargic and dull. Here’s how to brighten up an unwell toddler’s day with 5 fun indoor and outdoor activities for sick days. 1. Banish the Blues with Books and Music Favorite [...]
Bullying and bullies are an ugly reality of a child’s world. It does seem strange that children can be tormentors of other children but it is true. Schools, playgrounds and daycare centers all have a bully or two who may be making your child’s life miserable. Books that talk about bullies and coping with bullying [...]
Make the Ultra Switch in the bathroom and the bedroom this Valentines Day with tips from Patti Stanger and gifts from Cottonelle Ultra. From now until May 1st, Cottonelle is giving away amazing prizes for 90 days. The prizes range from mani-pedi’s and massages to $300 gift certificates and year supplies of cottonelle products. Anyone [...]
