Image by Dan Harrelson on Flickr, used with Creative Commons license Parents have so many important decisions to make upon the arrival of their newborns, and all choices will have the health and safety of their children as their primary thought. One of the first decisions that parents will make is choosing between different car seats and baby carriers. Those trying to decide which accessory best suits their family needs can choose from a variety of options. In order to make the best choice, … [Read more...]
20+ Absolutely Adorable Halloween Baby Costume Ideas
It's hard to believe that October is here and Halloween is just around the corner. Where is the time flying by? Do you need Halloween costume ideas for baby? Do you want something fun and unique? Here are 21 very cute baby costume ideas! Baby Fish Chicken Puppy Flower Cow Mummy Little Old Man Mermaid Baby Wonder Woman Hedge Hog Peacock Baby Nerd Olaf Octopus Black Cat Tutu Gumball Machine Baby Aerobics Mad Hatter Owl Harry Potter Baby … [Read more...]
Moms! Here are 10 Baby and Mommy Exercise Ideas
This review and giveaway was made possible by iConnect: Influencer Management and Pampers. I received product free of charge, but all opinions are 100% mine. I easily lost the weight with baby #1. I was younger, more active, and losing the weight was priority. Then four and half years later baby #2 came. It was much more difficult. In fact, I've lost and gained the last three years and it's been hard. He turned three this summer and I do not have an excuse any longer. I need to stay … [Read more...]
Travel Toys We Love!
We played and learned with Playskool in this sponsored post. When we head out of the house there are essential items we know we will need. As parents to two we’ve learned exactly what our kids want when we are traveling. Honestly, it’s pretty simple too. They want snacks, drinks, and entertainment. As parents, we know we can’t forget diapers, wipes, and sunscreen. This is the recipe for a great day out and about. Simple, huh? What essentials do you take when traveling with the … [Read more...]
Baby Dedication – What is it?
In our church we don't baptize babies, but we do have baby dedications. Have you heard of a baby dedication before? If not, I thought I'd share a bit about it. Baby Dedication Dedication of children to God was practiced in biblical times and is practiced today in many churches. You can find examples in the Bible of baby dedication: Hannah dedicated Samuel, to God and to the service of His house (1 Sam 1:27, 28) Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple in "Jerusalem to present Him … [Read more...]
Do you know the leading cause of baby hospitalization?
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Do you know what the leading cause of hospitalization is for babies their first year of life. Before this campaign, I did not. I couldn't have been able to tell you. It is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Have you heard of RSV? It is a seasonal virus that most children get before they … [Read more...]
Giving Back with Playskool
I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Playskool. I received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating. I grew up pretty poor. I just didn't know it. I had toys but mostly played outside as a kid. I grew up on a reservation (still live here) and saw a lot of poverty and neglect. Toys weren't always at the top of parents lists when thinking of their children. Fast forward a … [Read more...]
