Archive for May, 2009
Lose That Baby Weight
My sister-in-law shared photos from her recent trip to Orlando and as I was viewing them, I couldn’t believe what I saw. I should not be this out of shape, my son is already a year old. As I mentioned in a previous post, I gained a LOT of weight while pregnant. The first 50 [...]
Full StoryFunny Things I Have Discovered As A Mom
My son will not poop in a pee pee diaper, instead he waits until a dry one is put on and then poops instantaneously. Modesty went out the window after giving birth. It’s funny how “breasts” and “uterus” come up in casual conversations, even with men present. The inventor of electrical outlet safety plugs is [...]
Full StoryCreative Ways To Recycle Magazines
I have a difficult time just tossing magazines in my recycle bin, so I started brainstorming recycling options. My son’s favorite activity is “playing magazines”. He will sit on the floor and shred them for hours (junk mail too). In addition to letting your toddler play with them (supervised of course), below are some other [...]
Full StoryTeething On a Designer Crib
My husband and I became ecstatic when we found crib railing protector at BabiesRUs. This seemed perfect for protecting my son’s classic Oeuf crib. Our smiles quickly turned upside down when we realized our son was pulling off the plastic protectors and still chewing on the railing. Now, the beautiful crib has several noticeable bite marks on the top [...]
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Since our party size has increased from two to three, going out for meals is much tougher than it used to be. It would be so much easier if restaurants had a sign on the front door that indicated whether or not they are “baby friendly”. One of the main requirements we have for going [...]
Full StoryThe Sickly Truth About Daycare
First of all, I want to start off by saying I am not opposed to the idea of sending a child to daycare. My son went to a very reputable facility from weeks 12 to 21 of his life. I was a working mom and really didn’t have a choice (family lived too far away and [...]
Full StoryCleaning Out My Closet
I finally completed a task that I have been dreading, cleaning out my pre-pregnancy clothing that will never fit me the same way! Since having my son, I thought for sure I’d get back to my pre-pregnancy size but as time goes by, I realize that even if I do lose those final 10 pounds [...]
Full StoryAre Timeshares a Good Investment?
My previous job required me to spend time at various vacation ownership (aka timeshare) resorts located in Hawaii, California, Colorado, Arizona, South Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas. I have attended several sales tours and must admit, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the hype. The properties are beautifully decorated and equipped with [...]
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