Recent Blog Entries

  • Newborn Hearing Screening – My Daughter’s Story

    Posted April 30 by Christy Garrett

    I remember the day that I went into labor with my daughter, we were out celebrating my mother’s birthday and just as I was getting ready to crawl into bed.  I heard a pop and knew instantly that my water had broke.  Of course, I should have known better but I immediately ran to the b...

  • Can Mom Really Only Buy A Loaf Of Bread, A Container Of Milk An

    Posted April 30 by Sharon Ruggieri

    I have seriously never gone to the store with the intent of buying just one loaf of bread, one gallon of milk and one stick butter. Why? Because that would completely defeat the purpose of going..."shopping." Besides, my bread is usually on sale two for $2.25, I normally get my milk for $1.99/gallo...

  • Raising A Teenager Is Like Washing My Hair In The Toilet…

    Posted April 30 by Sharon Ruggieri

    It's a waste of time, it's a messy chore and it never works out the way I hoped. Truthfully, I can't even recall when I finally realized there were teenagers in my house. Was it when Tom told me that I had no idea who he really was on the inside? Could it have been when son number two was so hungry ...

  • Back to Baseball

    Posted April 30 by Beth Sanborn

    Here’s a story for ya’ll.   Eight years ago, this guy graduated high school in Forney, Texas with a scholarship to play baseball for Texas A&M.  He actually attended three different high schools in order to play for specific coaches.  But he never made it to college. &n...

  • The Bags of Apricot Collection

    Posted April 30 by Beth Sanborn

    I have a confession to make.  I have a weakness for purses.  Of all kinds.   Being a petite 5’2”, I can’t keep up with much of the clothing trends out there.  A tunic with leggings?  I might as well wear a potato sack because that’s what I’d e...

  • You're Invited to Join the Enterprising Women Summer 2013 Virtu

    Posted April 30 by Melina Druga

    ​ Calling all bloggers and websites dedicated to books and women's interests. You're invited to participate in the Enterprising Women Summer 2013 Virtual Book Tour.   ​The tour will run June 23-September 20, and participants can chose to publish a book excerpt, an interview with the author o...

  • End Of My Breastfeeding Journey

    Posted April 29 by Cymbelly Marzan

    Moms, how was it when you had to wean your babies off your breasts? It was emotional for me and I expressed it in a short poem. I recounted my breastfeeding journey as it may be my last post on the topic. READ MORE>>>

  • Edema: How Much Swelling During Pregnancy is Too Much?

    Posted April 29 by Christy Garrett

    Many pregnant women will experience some swelling in their hands and feet during the course of their pregnancy, especially, during the last few weeks when your uterus and your baby is putting more pressure on your pelvis.  This additional pressure is causing your body to have to work harder to ...

  • First Years MiPump Breast Pump Review

    Posted April 29 by Christy Garrett

    The First Years MiPump breast pump is great for mom’s who need an inexpensive electric breast pump. This breast pump is compact and is easy to carry around on the go. It comes with a convenient carrying bag so that you can carry it around without everyone knowing what it is. The bag is stylish...

  • "Family Matters" Radio Column: When to Give Parental Advice, Pi

    Posted April 26 by Kenny Bodanis

    On this week's "Family Matters" segment of the Ric & Suzanne Show on CJAD 800AM, we talk about: * Tattoos for children: Which battles are worth fighting? The difficulty of following through on threats.* Diaperless babies: Can holding your infant over a sink every three hours really accelerate potty...

  • Book Review: Snow Escape by Roberta Goodman

    Posted April 25 by Christy Garrett

    I am finished reading another great book called “Snow Escape” by Roberta Goodman.  I have been following her on twitter for a few weeks and I had seen several posts regarding her book.  I sent her a message on Twitter and asked her if I could review her book.  Sh...

  • The Building Blocks of Fun

    Posted April 24 by Joy Manuel

    It's all about timing.     I'm a firm believer of that and what happened this past weekend is proof that the above saying holds true.  Alright. Brace yourselves for this revelation.   Believe it or not, I (yes, ME...bordering anti-social person who overth...

  • Why Do Puzzles Make Great Learning Tools?

    Posted April 24 by Christy Garrett

    Yesterday when I went to pick up my son from daycare, he was playing and having a great time.  The teacher was letting all of the kids in his classroom play with puzzles and my son was trying very hard to get the puzzle pieces into the right spot.  It was fun to watch him play and learn a ...

  • Baby Mittens Help Keep your Newborn From Scratching Their Face

    Posted April 24 by Christy Garrett

    Does your newborn constantly have scratch marks on their face?  As a mom, this used to drive me crazy because I didn’t want my beautiful babies face all scratched up.  When my oldest son was a baby, I found these cute mittens that covered up his hands to keep him from scratching up h...

  • Surprise Mom With A Mother’s Day Ring – Learn Why She Wants One

    Posted April 24 by Christy Garrett

    Do you want to give the mother in your life a mother’s ring?  A mother’s ring is a great piece of jewelry that displays each of her child’s birthstone and make a great surprise gift.  A birthstone can represent a child that is living or one that has passed on.  I kno...

  • Parents: Use Information & Instinct to Prevent and Fight Mening

    Posted April 24 by Kenny Bodanis

    Why would I attend a webinar related to World Meningitis Day? The startling facts I learned yesterday about the disease answered that question.     READ MORE >>

  • Book Review: Green Lake by S.K. Epperson

    Posted April 22 by Christy Garrett

    Are you looking for a great book to read?  Do you like being drawn into a good book that you can’t put down?  Then I highly recommend that you read “Green Lake” by S.K. Epperson.  This book touches on almost every subject that many people have a difficult time unders...

  • Earn Money At Home

    Posted April 22 by Karen Orr

    Fabulous New's I am excited, come to our webcast tonight at 12.00 Noon, 7,8, 9, 10, 11 Est?  And hear more info on how to get started making money..email me to let me know you will be there workwithkaren7777@yahoo.com  What if I told you that you would receive a ch...

  • Join me at The Blog Workshop

    Posted April 20 by C. Lee Reed

    Please join me for this online Blog Workshop Conference.  Amazing speakers, giveaways and blogging business tips.  Register before 4/26 for a $25 off discount.  Not an affiliate link, just believe it will be a great opportunity for those learning the basics and those more advance...

  • Why is it Important to Take Prenatal Vitamins While Pregnant or

    Posted April 19 by Christy Garrett

    Pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s body; therefore, it is important that you take care of your unborn baby and your own body.  Prenatal vitamins are very important and help ensure that you are getting enough nutrients.  Make that you pick up the vitamins that your doctor has pres...