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MBA Mama Series {Gratitude & Hugging Tightly} - How often do you lose perspective? How to you snap back?
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Chess anyone...patio chess!
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Help For Moms of a Special Needs Child- what a blessing! I have found a few things that help me not to become depressed each day with seeing Rory’s little leg and thinking about our future. Do you have a child with a disability? What helps you ?
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Cari Carr I didn't notice either. She is a beauty...don't worry! My son is autistic. I find that being in the persent helps. So many times we overwhelm ourselves worrying about things that haven't even happened yet- and may never happen- inshAllah. Enjoy her triumphs and hold her through her hard times.
Laurie McGowan Shes so happy, it makes you happy!
Emma2point0 She's so cute!!! I love her smile an her joy...;)
Debbie Jurgensen I saw her smiling adorable face. I too had to search for the reason for your words. She is beautiful. Make sure she always knows that.
Johnney Pauley That smile says it all. That's all I noticed as well. What a precious child.
Chess anyone...patio chess!
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We are huge fans of Caspar Babypants. Cool mom picks pinned several of their kids music favorites...what are you favorites?
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Toni Morton Caspar Babypants, DiDi Pop, Lunch Money, Bari Koral, Brian Vogan, Frances England, Groove Kid Nation, Monkey Monkey Music... Good stuff. Can't stand bad children's music!!
Jen Woosley Anything Renee and Jeremy.
The Iowa Farmer's Wife We love love love Caspar Babypants!! He is one of our favorites. We also love Laurie Berkner.
Alicia Rempel Bobs & Lolo are awesome and have good messages
Melissa Glorioso Kids Praise albums by Ernie and Debbie Retino, Late last night & Traffic Jams by Earl Scruggs via Discovery Toys.
@KEEN Brings Back Recess for Kids and Adults. Is recess/break time important to you and your kids? How much recess do you get at work/school?
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Alicia Emery At the school I teach my preschoolers get 30 minutes a day, but the rest of the school only gets 10-15 minutes before lunch if they are lucky- It's just not enough!!
Megan Rosker Alicia- I absolutely agree with you. Sadly there isn't even evidence that working kids harder makes a better student. In fact it's quite the opposite. Can you imagine going to work without a lunch break?! In many companies taking an hour is mandatory now because they know it helps people be more productive. Why wouldn't we treat our kids with the same respect?
A great article: Life After the NICU. Have any of you had a NICU baby? Two out of my three kiddos spent time in the NICU.
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Kati Meyers It is truly amazing what those NICU nurses and doctors can do!! Both my kids were NICU babies. Tristen was born at 34 weeks due to PPRM weighing in at 3lbs 14 oz and stay 18 days he is now almost 4 and you would never believe he was a preemie. Lainie, my youngest, was born 7 weeks early due to IUGR weighing in at 2lbs 5oz. She stayed in the NICU for 37 days. Both my kids were strong and healthy needing no oxygen. It's really a blessing that everything has worked out for my family and it's all because of the NICU staff!! #TheLittleMiraclesInLife
Jodi Dolo My angel is almost 18 months old and he's doing amazing. But my heart goes out to parents who are going through having a child in NICU and the adjustment when they come home (especially if medical treatments are required).
Rachel Tucker My daughter was born at 24 weeks weighing only 1lb 11oz she spent 3 months in the hospital. She was able to leave the hospital on an oxygen tank which scared me to death, it has been a really rough road for us many trips back to the hospital , but as of today she is in her last year of high school and doing very well. I wish nothing but the best for any family that has to go through something like this. These little babies are truly gods little angels. And god bless to all those that work in the NICU.
Zebbie Starnes My NICU baby was born at 36 weeks...he had stopped growing at 34 weeks and my fluid was extremely low. He was in the NICU for a week...hardest week of my life. Unfortunately our experience with one of the NICU nurses was not pleasant and had her fired from our son's care...once we did that his health improved 100%. We are very thankful for the rest of the nurses that took care of him and will forever remember them!! He is now a healthy 5 month old!!
Lynn Rutka God bless you all
Summer Bucket List: Our 2012 List ~ Do you make a summer bucket list? What do you have on it?
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FLGirl Photography Still working on ours
{Pirate Ship Jello Cups} Ok, so I know these are for the kids, but who can imagine them with a lime and the jello with.... just saying. Happy Friday Everyone!!!!
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Melissa Loudon Looks like a jello shot fit for a Parrothead.
{Weekend Fun} Great collection of ideas, activities and recipes to keep the kids creatively entertained over the 3-day weekend. TGIF!!!! Will you be staying home or traveling this weekend?
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Toddler Approved: Slow Down and Keep it Simple. What are your tips for connecting with your kids when you don't feel like it? What activities help you slow down and refocus on your priorities?
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Alison T. sometimes we dance, sometimes we read books. but sometimes, I put a show on for the kids, and take time to pull myself together, clean up, and refocus. Turns out, I'm a much nicer, calmer mommy after that :)
We used stencils to create beautiful thank you notes for our teachers for end of the year gifts. What did you do?
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Do you have a favorite way to use Pinterest? I especially love to use Pinterest to bookmark ideas for parenting and teaching. One of my favorite activities is creating boards with a specific theme or unit study.
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{Lunch Poll} Getting ready to plow into my salad. Do you prefer feta or goat cheese?
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Lisa Powell-Barr feta!! in pasta, on veggies, with chicken loveit!
Lissette Rodriguez-J. Feta!
Toby Fellows Like to put some hemp seeds and a drizzle of hemp oil on my salads...hmmm
Is this why you hide from your camera?!? {Me too.} Seriously though, how do you ensure that you get included in a couple of family photos? I have so many pics of the kids and/with my husband, but hardly any with me included.
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Chantelle Smith self timers on the digital cameras are awesome :)
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon Perhaps I need to rely on that more than my husband!
How do you ensure stress-free, fun play dates? Any tricks or tips to share?
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How in the world to register for your first baby! An experienced mom's tried and true list of what you REALLY need. (Wipes warmer not included!)
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Allyson {A Heart for Home} Wow! That's a huge list. I've had four babies in the past 5 years and I've never used 44 items from the list...my kids are all fine and happy! In fact the only pricey items we have from the list are a baby carrier (we LOVE our Ergo) and a Bumbo seat.
Birgitte Miller I really wish lists like this would stop popping up. There is no one list that fits all babies and all parents. Just buy THE BASICS and go from there. I agree with others above here. Raised 2 kids and never needed HALF the items on this list, but also noticed you missed 7 items I could not have lived without. Also don't get why anyone buys items for babies they will not need until months down the road like highchairs, exersaucers and jolly jumpers. Leave those items until you know what your life is like then when you will need it. I never had a wipe warmer, but everyone I know that had one, loved it.
Sarah Tucker I knew this would be a hot button topic! :) We'll all have our own opinions about things of course, but that's what was so amazingly confusing for me when I was a first-time mom... there were just so many conflicting opinions out there and I needed someone to shoot straight with me. Obviously you'll want to change this list to fit the needs of your family, but I hope it serves as a good starting point. All you really NEED is love and God's grace, but these are the products I've used and loved... maybe for the next baby we'll get an Ergo though ;)
Chrissy Henderson @Malinda Swihart, @Sara Ramirez
Chrissy Henderson @Dena Miller
Finding Joy in Parenting in the most unexpected places, such as the ER...
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Cathy Bidwell We did this for our son, that has epilepsy, the many nights that we stayed in ER. He had many test with puppy getting the same thing done to him.
Father’s Day Gift - do you make gifts for father's day?
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Special Needs Trailer Bike from www.pedalcarsandr...
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Mary Lannon Yah... For Robert!!!! Keep cycling!!!
tawnia rutherford Yay!! Go Robert!! And strong work mom. ! How awesome. Enjoy !
tawnia rutherford Oh... Guess it should say.. Strong work sis!! Anyhow... Great pix and I love adaptive equipment for those that need it.
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Have you ever needed to call?
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Samantha Schlangen yep when I was painting our livingroom, I got oil based paint suck in my hair...they had to tell me how to get it out...the only thing I knew that too out oil based paint was gasoline...no thanks!!!
Mandy Gagnon it's not just pods but detergent and softener at all.
betseeee I had to call when my husband mistook "One puff, 6 breaths" for "6 puffs" of albuterol. It was fine, though.
Susan & Janice (5 Minutes For Mom) I think we called it once or twice... can't remember exactly. ~Susan
Amy Miller Once when my son licked my finger that had some Butt Paste (for diaper rash) on it--happened in the blink of an eye. The guy at Poison Control was great: "Ah, Butt Paste, we know it well..." Another time when my little took a taste of potting soil. He was younger than 2 years both times and I was right next to him!
Pet Rocks- Can your kids learn lessons and responsibility with a rock?
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Have you all heard about the danger with POD detergents packs? We don't use POD detergent packs but this issue sounds scary.
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Michelle Fulcher 'earth friendly' cleaning products are usually less toxic too our children too
Susan & Janice (5 Minutes For Mom) I try to use natural cleaning products... I think the dish detergent can be a scary thing b/c people often keep it under a kitchen sink. ~Susan
Kerry Greenwood I use the pods and the dishwasher packets. I love the no mess aspect. My pods are out of reach and my cabinet under my sink has a safety lock on it. It's not the products, it's the parent.
Monique Scarlett There are always going to be things that we have to constantly be aware of as parents. Things will happen that were complete accidents and that we learn from. I think articles should be more of "this is what happened to us or me" so here's what I or we learned from it. It's all in what we learn from our own walks in life.
Debby Brady Will try this for hubby.
Toddler Approved!: Counting and Crushing Cars. Do you have any other fun ideas to use cars to learn?
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Glenda Nowlin Dylan would have to count real... high.. lol
Rebekah Survance Monster Truck Smash! Use paper lunch sacks write numbers on them and then blow them up and twist the end together. Roll dice and use the monster truck to smash the bag! They easily blow back up again for hours of endless fun.
Kristina Buskirk A fabulous idea @Rebekah Survance My co-blogger EJ did this one a few weeks ago that was a big hit http://www.toddlerapproved....
Hillary Clarke brillant!
{Evil Bobbins} @Tiffany Dahle this made me think of you! Anyone else out there sew? I love to quilt, but I swear those evil bobbins are out to get me. ;-)
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Meredith Rowland just got a sewing machine for mother's day. THIS IS SO TRUE!!! the bobbin and I have a love-hate relationship.
Polly Neill No matter how fancy sewing machines get, getting the tension right is always a nightmare!
Corinne Yee My machine jams way too oftem. :(
Kim Trefry Glad to know its not just me!!!
Growing up a Princess Boy. How far would you let your son go?
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Tracy Lehman-Bowes As far as he needs to go!
Bernadette Estores Gomez @ Stephanie Walker you are an awesome parent.
Jessi Peterson Yeah...what she said!
Lisa Bene @Stephanie Walker - very well said!
Stephanie Walker We're ALL awesome parents doing the best we can!
{Memorial Day Table Decor} This is a touching Memorial Day story. Lovely table set-up and gorgeous flowers too. Will you be home or traveling this holiday weekend?
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Lindsey Croston @Terrie Basham - this is super cute!
200 Fun Ideas for Your Summer Bucket List ~ What would you add to the list?
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Samantha Bland WOOO HOOO. @Lauren Jones @Lisa Ramel @Shelly Guzman
Carmen Shepard So many great ideas! Thanks.
Carmen Shepard @Heather Chalker, did you see this?
Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
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Susan & Janice (5 Minutes For Mom) My Sophia starts Kindergarten in September... I'll take a look at this. Thanks! ~susan
EasyCanvasPrints.com is an online canvas company where you can upload your own photographs, artwork, or designs to have printed on gallery wrapped canvas. Comment on blog to enter to #win one for free!! Makes great FathersDay Gifts.
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A reminder of the beauty that can be found in the Ordinary Magical moments of a family. What brings you great joy in the everyday moments of your life? What is extraordinary about the ordinary? #awesomelyawake
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Learn how to screenprint with Mod Podge - the budget friendly way to transfer an image to a t-shirt or other crafty surface. Have you ever tried screenprinting? Great ideas for parents: team or school logos, children's favorite superheros or cartoon characters.
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Regina Nesmith I'm so excited about this tutorial!! I have some cute bags I've been wanting to Personalize & now I know exactly what to do with them. Yippee! :)
Amy Anderson Yay! Glad you like it!
Top 10 Kid Gadgets for Summer Road Trips- what gadgets are on your Top 10 list?
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Has someone close to you been helped by the American Cancer Society? Here's a post with links to the Small Hands Creating Hope project, a free butterfly counting book printable, and an inspiring video created by a 22-year-old cancer patient.
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{How to Make Kool-Aid Pickles} Oh my goodness.... I am stuck at a cross road between intrigued and disgusted. What do you think? Has anyone out there actually tried this!??!
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mommab Presnell Gonna try this one!!!B
Maya Gehouskey i've had them before. not too bad.
Rachel Smith alot of people stick jolly ranchers in their pickles to give it a fruity flavor. :)
Sarah Robinson Black kids do this allll the time, lol
Melanie Yockey Polston Tried it. Yuck...
Are you a Texas Blogger? Join me for a girls day out at Blog Chat June 9, 2012 in Kerrville, TX
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pour yourself another while we are here at the Water Cooler!
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Caren Nitis Good reminders for drinking water all day long!
Rich Hurley Is the best liguid for your total body
Clay TheSmileguy Consider the quality of that water...I have found the elixir of life "Kangen Water" Kangen = Japanese word for "return to origin" www.kangenwaterninepointfiv...
Cynthia Crotteau got to buy that
This pool noodle garland is a great way to decorate for a summer party or BBQ. Are you planning any warm weather shindigs?
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How many dried up markers have you had to toss in the trash? Every year Crayola makes enough markers to wrap around the Earth 3 times!! A group of kids from Sun Valley school started a petition asking Crayola to institute a recycling/take back program. They call themselves Kids Who Care, and they have over 62,000 signatures so far. Will you take a moment to sign their petition and help them reach their goal of 75,000? Thank You
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Stacy of KSW from change.org
Catherine Cartman What a great idea!
Stacey Grooms i love this!
Shannon Ross great idea but the where's the web site? Can't find it.
Nadia Aguilar AWESOME!
Letting our kids explore and create can be hard, but here is some vital inspiration- check out this fun loving 12 y.o surfer with his own brand of clothing.
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Megan Rosker from vimeo.com
Jenny Woo Tis was awesome. I'm glad he wasn't glassing. The fumes might stunt his growth. Lol...but seriously.
Are you making a summer bucket list this year? Here is a round-up of fun inspiration! What is the #1 thing on your list?
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What's your approach to the summer - free play for all or do you try to stop the summer slide? For fun summer learning check out these Top 10 resources from parenting.com
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{5 Tips for an Unforgettable Day at the Beach} QUESTION: When you go to the beach do you bring toys for the kids or do you encourage them to entertain themselves?
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Toddler Approved!: My Mouth is a Volcano... and Other Tips and Tools to Teach Kids Who Interrupt. Do you have any other great resources, tips, or tools on this topic?
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Toddler Approved!: Two Simple Ball Activities for Toddlers. What are some of your toddlers other simple favorite activities?
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{talking to children about cancer} This ebook is full of ideas for children facing cancer - either as a patient or when a family member is ill. Full of art, craft, remembrance ideas and story therapy. The ideas are tried, tested and created with children to lift spirits, offer love and remember. Raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Please offer your support and share.
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{Family Rituals} I really do think they are vital. Everyday our family has dinner together, that is a big one for me. I love hearing about the "little things" people do because I actually believe they are the most important things. Would you share your favorite casual family ritual in the comments below?
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Penny Denny-Triezenberg I know to some it might sound over the top and said too much, but we have always finished our phone conversations with "love you". I also was a nut about not letting the sun go down on your anger. Our kids laugh about it now, but our children have both referred to this in college papers, so I guess it made an impact!
Beth Seeber We tell each other what we're going to dream about while saying goodnight. It has to be a short idea, but it can be funny or silly.
Lee Rouse We always play high/low at the dinner table...everyone says what their "high" was for the day (best things) and their low point...then we talk about them!
Kathi Dickie-Philp We do something similar, we say what we learned, what we liked, and what we didn't like about our day. We added the didn't like so the kids would know they can talk to us about anything.
Reshmi Ramakumar Hey Seeber, I love your ritual...sounds interesting
Here are some great tips on creating a summer bucket list. Do you make a summer bucket list? What do you include on it?
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Children's Museum of Atlanta Great idea! We have a bucket list full adventure: Explorer camps, treasure hunts, costume contests, AND The Big Adventure - a 3-D game board :)
Tracey Chavous Absolutely!! It's kid driven, mama approved!
{Making a shot glass out of a jawbreaker} I saw this on BoingBoing today. Like that he was thinking outside of the box. I skipped ahead to different sections of the video; it was pretty cool to see the colors & shape change. Love how the stripes emerged. Be honest, don't you just want to suck on the side of this awesome glass? :-) I do.
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We moved this past week. It was really tough with two kids under three. Here is a post on surviving a move with spontaneous play & learning. What are your tips on surviving a move? What have you found has worked well in this situation?
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Anne Cooper Just did a month long move from California to Georgia with a 12 month old. I found that his attitude greatly depended on my attitude. By being flexible, we were both more comfy with the BIG changes.
Brittany Blake We have moved every year my lo has been alive. Five years of moving and finally bought a house! Yay for no renting! But like the other mom said attitude is the biggest thing to remember to leave unpacked. I always leave a box or bag for her. it includes; colors and paper, playdough, snacks, books, and a few dollar store toys like spinning tops or Chinese finger traps. I always get her room done first. I think it helps her and myself have a sense of familiarity. .
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handipeep Love this, thanks for sharing. To see what i wouldnt give to snap back, check out my boards 'what i miss in life', and my bio. & be wel.