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Archive for the 'Mom Talk' CategoryChristmas trees and toddlers.Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Last Christmas our baby boy was only 3 months old and our little girl was just over 2. With them at those ages, our tree was not so dangerous for them. Our little girl knew not to touch the ornaments and our little guy was too small to get at them. This year, they are […] Posted in General, Mom Talk | 1 Comment » Do you have a finicky eater?Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Well, I didn’t use to…but now I do, at least when it comes to her school lunch. Typically I send along a PB&J sandwich cut in triangles, a Yo Kids yogurt tube, some apple sauce, a fruit or a veggie, and cheese or something like that. We were at Trader Joe’s the other day and […] Posted in General, Mom Talk | No Comments » The Nutrition Diva PodcastTuesday, October 28th, 2008Who doesn’t need a little help sorting through what’s healthy or not healthy today based on the latest study? I sure do. I like to think I live a pretty healthy lifestyle but I do find I get lost in the grocery store as I comb the isles looking for yummy and good for my […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Health Talk | No Comments » coolmom.com - check it outTuesday, October 28th, 2008So, I was cruising around the web the other day reading a few of the many mommy newsletters (Mommy Track’d, The Cradle, etc) I get every week, one referred to a new blog called CoolMom that has quick funny videos from Daphne Brogdon. Since I don’t have a ton of free time I thought I’d […] Posted in General, Mom Talk | No Comments » It’s all about REUSE - New Life for the Munchkin Powdered Milk DispenserWednesday, October 22nd, 2008OK, so my latest mission is to try and give a second life to all the baby products that I’ve accumulated over the last 3 years. Today I found a new life for my Munchkin Powdered Formula Dispenser. October 1st marked the day I could retire this container from it’s originally intended use. So, […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Eco Talk | No Comments » No more lost socks - great reuseWednesday, October 15th, 2008Have you been losing your kid’s socks left and right? Do you blame the sock monster living in your washing machine and dryer? Well, stop the insanity with this great reuse. A lingerie net bag makes a fabulous sock washing and drying bag. Toss is the socks, zip it up, drop it in and for […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Eco Talk | No Comments » Sweet dreams sweet pea with the Twilight LadybugTuesday, July 29th, 2008I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that getting a 2 year old to voluntarily get into bed and stay in bed isn’t the easiest task…am I? Well, that was the case before I purchased the Twilight Ladybug yesterday. First of all, we went to a wonderful Ladybug themed birthday party for a […] Posted in General, Mom Talk | No Comments » Working Through That Thanksgiving Day Turkey FeastFriday, November 23rd, 2007Happy Thanksgiving to you all. WOW, Thursday’s meal was great…I thoroughly enjoyed the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pies, ice cream, etc…you name it and I likely had some ☺. But, now that the big day and feast are mere memories it’s time to move those legs and exercise through it. What our family is going […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Health Talk | No Comments » Jumping into the Postnatal Mom and Baby Exercise ProgramFriday, November 23rd, 2007As someone who’s always lived a very active lifestyle, I’m continually looking for fun and creative ways to exercise, so working out with my baby became a fun way to hang out and bond. As I mentioned in my last blog, over a year ago my friend, a physical therapist, and I launched […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Health Talk | 1 Comment » Trying to get a toddler to eat healthy?Thursday, November 15th, 2007This is a challenge I’m faced with on a daily basis. I started off well…made her everything when her doctor gave me the green light to give her solid foods. I followed the ways of “Super Baby Food” to a T and had so much fun pureeing all kinds of great fruits and veges and […] Posted in General, Mom Talk, Health Talk | No Comments » |