Millions of people are currently using the law of attraction to produce the ideal mate, create a meaningful job, build wealth, and attract health for themselves. Read 5 guidelines for teaching the law of attaction to children. Read more.
Throughout the month of May I am going to give you different purging challenges. These challenges are meant to make your life simpler and not more difficult, so don’t overcomplicate them! Our goal is to rid our homes of as many bags (boxes, bins, etc.) of clutter as possible, while making your home an efficient haven.
This week is your kitchen. I want you to be honest with yourself what you need (and don’t need) in your home. One of the biggest culprits to kitchen clutter is plastic containers. If you are wondering how many containers you need, you truly only need a handful of each size in order to have a complete set. If you tend to save more food than that, you are probably keeping your left-over food too long! Instead of keeping old margarine and cool whip containers, recycle them. In addition, make sure that you have lids for all the containers that you keep. If you are having a difficult time figuring out what plastic containers you need, and which you don’t… here’s a simple assignment. Take out all your plastic containers and place into a large big. Throughout the month of May, whenever you need a storage container go to the bin and grab one. Only then does it get returned to the designated area for storage containers in your kitchen. At the end of the month you’ll know what containers you truly need… and which you don’t. Read the rest »
By Betsy on 04/30/07 in Clutter Busting, Columns, An Organized Life, Holidays
SheFindsMom Wants to Know: Would You Dress Your Son in Smocked Overalls?
Classic and sweet or dated and sappy? What do you think?
Boston Mamas: Medical Must Have
Avoid medically inspired “mommy moments” with this stylish, printable medical quick reference card (in two colors!)
Celebrity Moms: Rachel Ray Launches Organization to Educate Kids About Food and Cooking
Rachael Ray has started the Yum-o organization to help teaching kids and their families about food and cooking.
Classy Mommy: Celebrity Swag Giveaway!
Coming Soon! Win Celebrity Baby Swag valued at over $400.00. This same swag was given to celebrity parents of twins - Marcia Cross and Patrick Dempsey by Jewels and Pinstripes. Read the rest »
By Kris on 04/27/07 in Food, Health, One Chic Mama, Columns, MomFinds, Parent Blog Roundup
Starting this weekend and continuing through the summer, March of Dimes will kick off WalkAmerica events in cities and towns across the country. Started in 1970, WalkAmerica, one of the largest and most popular walking events in the nation, raise money to support research and programs that help babies get a healthy start.
Last year 7 million walkers, representing corporate teams to families and individuals, raised $108 million dollars. This year there will be 1,100 walks in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Walks are typically 10Ks, but you aren’t required to walk the whole distance. Read the rest »
By Clever Parents Editors on 04/27/07 in Charity, Featured, Fitness
My family and I recently returned from six great days at Walt Disney World in Orlando. For my daughter Clare, it was magical. Dressed in a princess dress for dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table and another for a Princess Breakfast in Epcot’s World Showcase, Clare was with her people—dozens (if not hundreds or thousands over the course of a week) of other girls in their princess dresses too.
I know that Disney has its naysayers and critics. And there are those who don’t like the idea of letting young girls act too much like princesses. With trips to the Magic Kingdom and the collection of princess dresses and accessories that Clare has collected, you might think that we’re letting the princess thing go a little far too. But Clare is five, and magic and imagination are a big part of her world. As long as we balance it with enough reality when and where it’s needed, I don’t see a problem.
At Disney World, Clare gets to immerse herself in the wonder of being a princess. And, for a few days, her Mom and I get to step into the magic too.
Last week while we were in Florida, a terrible national tragedy occurred. Read the rest »
By Darren on 04/26/07 in Parents, Life, Featured, Columns, Drama Daddy
First time around, we had one of those “My First Album” photo album baby toys (Who Loves Baby?). It ended up being one of my now-3-year-old’s favorite toys, he loved looking at pictures of us, himself and other family members. Of course, it got so completely slimed that I ended up having to throw it, and the pictures out once we were done with it.
Fast forward to baby #2, and I was planning on going to Babies R Us for the same toy until I saw some sample cards from Goosie Cards, customized flashcards made for baby and family. Read the rest »
By Whitney on 04/26/07 in Mommies with Style, Columns, More Than Paper
What do Bill Murray, Johnny Cash and Arnold from Different Strokes have in common? They all make appearances on clothes from Sandbox Threads, the new online store from stay at home dad, Andy Swaggerty. Sandbox aims to provide “Funky Styles for Little Hipsters” with clothes influenced by everything from celebrity and pop culture to political activism, travel and sports all with vintage and retro inspired themes. Aside from our favorites, Bill, Johnny, and Arnold, we like the travel and Vintage Ad lines.
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By David on 04/25/07 in Parentrepreneur, Style, Featured, Stylish Children, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week
Clever Parents Parentrepreneur: They say that necessity is the mother of invention. That certainly appears to be the case with these two fabulous must-have baby items: The PortaMEe baby carrier and the SaraBear Diaper Caddy.
By Kris on 04/23/07 in Gear, Children, Parentrepreneur, Video, Main Feature, Editor Picks, 2007 Business Spotlights
