Sunday, December 16, 2018

Great picks for Kids this Holiday Season plus a giveaway 12/23 US #ad #books



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It's that time of the year again. Gift finding and purchasing is sometimes enjoyable but also sometimes entirely stressful. I find it hard to buy for my nieces and nephews as well. They grow so quickly, clothing is always hard because you never know if they'll still fit it. Even my baby is sizing up at this point. My favorite staple though, and this is also because I enjoy reading to my son daily, are books. Early childhood educators recommend reading to your child at least 20 minutes a day, in separate segments to help them develop and learn. I, in particular, love books of all educational levels, because let's face it. When you're a parent reading to your child, you will get sick of the book reading it for the 30th time off the top of your head because it's now memorized faster than your kids will ever be. They're still fascinated by the colorful pictures and textures as my son is. Choosing a book that you're also interested in helps as you can read perhaps in a more engaged manner. Regardless, I have a fantastic stockpile of books this season that I would love to introduce to you this holiday season as great additions to any child's library and Christmas present lists.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

5 #Tips to Keep Your #Pets Calm in Stressful Situations #ad



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For those of you who are pet parents, how do your pets behave in stressful situations? Are they pretty good or do they wreck havoc. Having a new baby and somewhat antsy dogs, I didn't know how they'd respond. The more nurturing and caring of the two, JR, ended up being more avoidant of baby than anything and our louder, constantly needing attention BabyPom, ended up wanting to give baby kisses all the time, despite also wanting to be held at the same time. I will admit, it's gotten a bit more challenging getting them out for routine walks while taking care of a baby and it certainly contributes to the crazy pent up energy. Regardless, there have been some genuinely stressful situations for the pups and I have found these 5 following tips helpful to keep pets calm in stressful situations.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Summer #SuperHeroes and activities #entertainment #movies #AntManandWasp #Incredibles2 #BigHero6 #ad



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Summer is finally here. Time really passes by in a blink of the eye. Who would've thought my son is already 5 months old! If he's anything like his mother, he will most likely love Disney as much as I do. I can't wait until we can watch my Disney favorites together. Speaking of Disney favorites and summer holidays, how are you keeping your little ones busy? I've got something to help out.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Looking forward to #Family fun and humor in #Disney #Pixar #Incredibles2 #entertainment #Movies



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Wow, this is nostalgic. What were you doing when Incredibles from Disney Pixar came out? Can you believe it was back in 2004? I remember loving the movie and particularly, "No capes!". Don't we all wish we had a super hero costume designer?! So, I am delighted to share with you the new Disney Pixar's Incredibles 2.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

A First-time Mom's Top 10 Practical #Baby Gifts #ad #Tips #giftideas



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As you might have guessed, we have a new baby! Time flies by in the blink of an eye. Our precious baby boy was born late January and well, I have had delusions about what I would have accomplished during my maternity leave. I have to say I will sorely miss him when I start my day job again shortly. If there is anything I've learned...being a first-time mother is rough, even when you think you know it all already. There is so much to learn and do that there is really little to no time for yourself to recuperate after the birthing process and the 9 months of pregnancy. This is why I have put together A First-Time Mom's Top Practical Baby Gift Tips. Yes, people are generally happy for you and have generously gifted you with something for the baby. Is it callous that I'm making a list of the best gifts? I don't think so, I appreciate the kindness, but really, this is just a simplification of baby registries. We didn't do a baby registry because we felt like it meant we expected gifts from our friends and family. However, we still received lots of goodies and though we appreciate it all, yes, there are some things that are more appreciated than others. So here goes...the top 10 Practical Gifts that a First-Time Mommy wants...but may not tell you at risk of sounding unappreciative.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Sans Sucre -A better alternative to your sweet tooth and #SugarFree #GlutenFree Apple Cinnamon Coffee #Cake #Recipe #Health #ad



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I have to admit, parenting is a lot harder than I ever thought it would be. I never thought my maternity leave would revolve only around my adorable son. Yes, I knew there was the diapering, feeding, changing, loving and snuggling. However, I never thought it would take up my entire 24 hours. Despite all of this, I was determined to lose my pregnancy weight. I'm not quite there yet but it is coming off, slowly but surely. My sweet tooth certainly wasn't helping, so I was happy to get some help from Sans Sucre (French for "Sugar Free"). Curious how you can still enjoy your sweets with no sugar? Read on...

Monday, February 19, 2018

Daddy's Home 2 #Review and 5 #Tips for an Awesome #Family #Movie Viewing #entertainment #ad



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Coinciding with our new bundle of joy and my husband's journey into fatherhood is the Blu-ray release of Daddy's Home 2. If you remember watching Daddy's Home, it was a hilarious movie that had us laughing throughout. The "Daddy Viewing Kit" was just the thing to welcome us home and allow some family bonding time. We have finally joined the ranks of parenting and boy, is it every challenging?! Check out our tips for an awesome home family movie viewing.