Diarrhea Is Not A Laughing Matter

This post brought to you by © Blue Shield of California. All opinions are 100% mine.

When our kids get sick, usmom always flip and go gaga about to do.  It may not happen all the time but once we cross that bridge, we sure have to know what to do to prevent any further harm to our kids.  Definitely diarrhea is not a laughing matter, we should ever be attemtive as to what to do.

It's always painful to see our kids suffer from certain things, diarrhea alone can cause more than just tummy irritation, if a baby's not cleaned (washed) right away it can give an awful rash to your baby.  The kind of rashin which themost sensitive touch can even give much discomfort to that delicate skin.

Making sure our kids get properly hydrated when suffering fro diarrhea is very important.  Everytime the baby poops, that loose watery stool further dehydrates him or her.  Its the same concept as pouring water out of a glass.  Is it really bad to have diarrhea?  No, but proper care must be given right away.  Diarrhea indicates that the body is excreting toxins or viral infections therefore the aftermath will be good, again if given the right aid.

We can find plenty of resources online about how to care when about something.  Of course most resources are helpful though having a little sense of humor with the health tip can give much relief to a worried mind.  Perhaps you can check Dr. Jim and Bob's health video tips on facebook, courtesy of Bluer Shield of CA.  BS is a not for profit company which has a wide selection of health care plan fit for everybody else's needs.  They have good reliable doctors and alternative medical treatments like acupuncture and chiropractic services.  Dr. Jim and Bob has fun and helpful health advice for common problems and if you have any specific health ordeal, you may ask for an advice and a post reply will be given.  See for yourself!

Dr. Jim and Bob's Fun & Helpful Health Advice

Artsy Toddlers

 

Letting our kids play freely and introducing them to artistic activities can be really good for them.   They can get so messy at times but that's part of the fun. You can't expect a kid to be so clean and coordinated on such an early age.  Exploring colors can be a fun way to teach different colors as well.  It's so much fun watching them do some arts and crafts, it's the same fun they feel while doing their stuff.

Family Togetherness

Keeping a family tradition is important.  It can play a bi role in your child's well-being.  Somehow this can reflect family togetherness to your growing child.  Family traditions need not be grand nor expensive.  Even the simplest things can mean more to your kid. 

Of course occasions like Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and such are normal traditions families observe.  Simple traditions like praying together at night before going to sleep and putting the baby all together in bed is something meaningful.  Eating family meals together is another simple thing a family must try to observe.  This gives more value of togetherness and a broader sense of family is felt in this kind of activity. 

Being creative is one key in making family traditions.  Say for instance, doing something every season as a family which you'll observe to do every year.  Go to the mountains and have fun in the snow during Winter.  Spend some good time planting in the garden during Spring.  Go to the carnivals and beach on hot Summer months.  Jump on leaves or go on a hike during Fall.  These don't require much effort, just the time to do it all together.

Toddler Play

Playtime is very important for our growing kids.  This will boost their mental, emotional, physical and social development.  Toddlers most especially love to get dirty playing and touching everything.  It is important to keep our kids safe when playing outdoors.  Clothe them with sun protection, use sunblock or layers if it is cold.  Make sure to wash and clean them most especially the hands after play.

Bathroom Accessories

Bathrooms can sometimes be the least important place in your home. For many, the bathroom at home is just a place of function and nothing more. And there is nothing wrong with that. Function is a key element in any space, otherwise why have it? But a functional space such as a bathroom doesn't always have to be a boring space. A bathroom can be a pleasant space in your home and a place that emanates relaxation. Carefully selected bathroom accessories can transform any bathroom into a space that is meaningful.

Waterworks is a family owned online store that focuses on the design and manufacture of world-class bath fixtures and accessories. Everything from fittings & faucets, bath accessories, bath linens, lighting, surfaces, mirrors and medicine cabinets, Waterworks has an extensive catalog that will surely meet the needs and requirements of many. Happy shopping!

Employment Law Firm

For those of you living and working in the Toronto area who are in search of an employment law firm that specialize in a range of employment issues, you only need to look for the Stewart Esten Law Firm. Whatever the issue, whether you are an employee or an employer, these guys are at your service. You'd be surprised by the amount of issues that arise from any workplace everyday. From the simplest to the most complex issues, these are the situations that make the workplace a frustrating environment for both employee and employers.

Without properly confronting situations at work with someone that knows how these things should be resolved can cause major delays to occur in any business. These delays will ultimately lead to poor decisions and judgement calls resulting to inevitable negative impacts to both employee and employers alike. Stewart Esten Law Firm have lawyers that will work closely with you to help you understand your legal options as well as approaches that will fulfill your needs.

Moms Have To Get Their Budgets Ready For School

This post brought to you by Famous Footwear. All opinions are 100% mine.

Summer is almost over and school is slowly creeping once again.  What does that exactly mean?  Shopping!  Moms will be busy again working on their budgets to get the kids ready for the upcoming school year.  Getting new pair of shoes is a must most especially for those who already outgrew theirs last school year.  Sounds impossible but not really, kids have growth spurt and when this happens everything seems to be shrunken.

Finding deals is theway to go for budgety moms.  Famous Footwear's back-to-school promotion has a printable BOGO + 15% off Famous Footwear Coupon for great discount off total purchase.  Make sure to print and redeem coupon in-store between August 2-18, this surely will make shopping a lot lighter in the budget with a buy one get one 50% off topped with 15% discount.  That is good for all costumer but if you're a member of the FREE rewards program, you can easily top it off with 20% discount, 5% higher than non-members.  Nothing to lose as the rewards program is free for all, more to gain with the perks you can get from it.  Having to be a rewards member can earn you 1 point per $1 spent in-store or online.  Imagine earning certificates up to $100 a year, well of course it depends on your purchases.

Famous Footwesr has a wide selection of styles and designs good for the whole family.  With a special clearance rack in-store, you'll easily find great deals that you're hoping for.  You may also shop online and have the items delivered right to your doorstep (for a fee) or pick-up in-store free of charge.  Totally the most convenient shopping you can do without having to leave home.  It is just as good as going in-store though you won't have the pleasure to fit the shoes.  It doesn't really matter if it does work for you.

Toothbrushing

There are many ways of brushing our baby's tooth / teeth.  Of course during the earliest days when the baby didn't even have a single tooth, cleaning the mouth and tongue is necessary and better done with a wet gauze cloth. Using mommy's fingertip with the  gauze cloth on, soft gentle strokes on the tongue and gums can help clean it out.  As the baby grows, special finger brushes can be introduced upon the appearance of the first tooth.  Later on baby toothbrush can be used with non-fluoride toothpaste to prevent fluoride ingestion.  Transitioning to fluoride toothpaste can be done once the baby knows how to spit out while brushing.  There's no perfect way to brush and teach the baby how to brush, moms are usually so anxious if they are doing it right.  Just remember that gentleness is a factor most especially when it comes to oral safety of the baby.

Baby Safety

At age 2 toddlers tend to dictate and insist on their ideals, needs and wants.  They are very expressive which is a good thing.  Some babies might still not sit through their baby car seat while others are completely fine with it.  I remember those times during baby's first year when he didn't like being strapped and would often cry it out so we can get him out of the straps.  What do you do as a parent?  Of course it is really heartbreaking hearing our baby wail and cry their heart out but safety must always be given best consideration.  Pulling over to soothe a crying baby is a nice thing to do when the fussing is way too much.  This will also relieve tension in driving.  Having a crying baby while driving isn't so safe either, there's a big distraction when you want to attend to your baby and drive the same time.  I am just so thankful now that my little boy wants to be strapped all the time even if it's just around the block drive.  He will even ask to strap him with seat belt and help do it himself.  Baby safety is very important and even if it breaks our heart hearing our baby cry when strapped in the car seat, getting them used to it is the best thing to do.  Regardless if you are a very good driver you'll never know when accident may happen.

Your Growing Toddlers

 

When you have a growing baby, exposure is very critical with his or her development.  At age two kids have receptive brain and they absorb things so quickly.  It's the best time to teach and keep the kids exposed to languages and other developmental activities.  Their energy level will always be  higher than ours and will be likely to be active throughout the day.  This is better than having to see your kids very sluggish and tired all the time.  That's something we have to be thankful about as parents, that the kids are growing beautifully and strong by the day.

Take advantage of playdates when you get invitations from friends.  Your baby needs this kind of exposure in order to learn and develop social interaction.  It is not good to keep the baby always indoors and restrict from playing freely.  Every child needs to run free and play.  This is how their motor skills develop.  Activities with other kids can promote behavior development, just be watchful and keep an eye for those things that you don't want your baby to pick up from others as they tend to copy whatever they see from each other.

All parents have different ways in growing and raising their kids, all moms must know how to respect this as well.  In order for the kids to learn how to accept and respect their differences with others, they will have to see and learn it from their parents.  At this age, your baby will mostly react to how you treat him or her.  His or her mood will be dependent on yours.  Being a good role model will play a big part in your baby's development over-all.  Most importantly, spend lots of time with them.  It's worth every second of it.

Our Quaker Treat

This post brought to you by Quaker Oats. All opinions are 100% mine.

Having a kid around means you'll have to have plenty of snacks for the day as they need this for this growth.  No junkies for me and as much as possible we avoid giving sweets.  Healthier eating is very essential to our lifestyle.  Raising our boy with such thinking can further benefit him in the future.

It is not bad to have some treats from time to time.  In fact it is a good training when me and daddy eat some occasional treats with our little boy.  This gives him the chance to try other things and cut such curiosity which can lead to more craving of such treats.  It gives a sense of discipline when you do things as a family, even if it's just about food.

Quaker Oats is a big part of our diet and it would be nice to have a ready baked bars for a treat when we're on the go.  We usually would grab crackers for snack when we're out and about, sometimes we'll crave for soft baked cookies.  As we all know most soft baked cookies are packed with sugars and butter, not very ideal for our little boy to indulge in.     

We can enjoy Quaker Soft Baked Bar for a little breakfast snack or travel treat on the go.  It is a wholesome food that we can all enjoy without much guilt.   We will definitely love the banana nut as an alternative to our favorite banana nut muffin or loaf cake.  Daddy and baby will surely enjoy this quaker treat!

Mommy's Summer Garden

This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.

It is best to give our kids fruits and vegetables and not all those unhealthy sweet stuffs you can get everywhere.  Making use of our own little garden can be more beneficial than ever, growing your very own produce can be a more economical option too.  This way you are very sure of the produce's freshness as compared to store packaged items.

Taking advantage of the warm days to grow plants can also be a fun activity for both mommy and baby or kids.  If you start as early as now, there will be plentifull of harvests at mommy's summer garden.  They say organic is better so planting and gardening the organic way can be a better option with the help of Whitney Farms® organic soil and organic plant food. 

Just like any other living things, plants need food to grow healthy and give the best blooms.  Using special protein-based blends infused with micronutrients and macronutrients and special microbes good for the plants, can truly help promote better growth for plants.  Imagine how healthy you and the whole family can be with your very own organic produce right in your ow garden.

Give it a try and see what Whitney Fams plant food can do for your garden with a $3 coupon.  Mommy's garden is not just any ordinary garden so it deserves a special treat too.  

General Shopping For Busy Moms

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

One challenge of being a mom is being able to juggle things to make the household work and the same time taking care of the kids.  It's never an easy task because there are so many things to do and only so much time to spare.  Giving full attention to the kids alone can eat up most of her time andof course the kids are the priority.

Shopping is among the biggest task among all other chores, the trouble of goint to the store, picking up the goods, thinking what to get and the toughest part, carrying all the bags afterwards.  Good thing there's a more practical way to do it nowadays, online.   It is very convenient to be able to get what you need with just few clicks here and there on the computer.  No more commute or drive and carrying of bags, everything will be conveniently delivered right to your doorstep once you check out an order.

Online shopping is almost the same as doing it in-store though of course some deals aren't the same.  On the brighter side you can also find the same name brand and private label merchandise in Dollar General stores.  Just like other retail stores, Dollar General caters your everyday needs at low everyday prices.  If you wish to shop in Dollar General you may look up for 2900 Niles Street Bakersfield, CA 93306 or other nearest branches to your neighborhood on Dollar General in California. 

Dollar General doesn't only offer dry goods,some locations will have Dollar General Market with affordable goods and produce.  Shopping there doesn't only help your shopping needs but can also help in contributing to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.  This foundations aims to aid literacy by reading and giving the knowledge to those who want to learn and get their GED.  To know more about DG, check out Dollar General Facebook.

 

 

Beach vacation

The article written by Alonso Kramer

Last summer we decided to go on a vacation with our grown children, their spouses, and all of their children. It was a tremendous undertaking to be able to find a place big enough to accommodate all of us and be a place that we could all afford. But after a lot of searching on our satellite internet broadband, we were able to find a place in Cape San Blas, Florida, that was for rent by owner. The owner even gave us a discounted price because we reserved it so far in advance. It was a very large condominium in a gated community. There were two large pools available to us along with some tennis courts and, of course, the beautiful white sandy beach. My daughter and her husband brought one of those canopy things that you set up on the beach. So we spent most of our time out there. Normally I am a pool personand rarely go down to the beach. But with the canopy, I stayed at the beach all day every day. I only came in to eat lunch and get ready for dinner. We had coolers on the beach with drinks and snacks and really didn’t have to come in. We had shade for the times it was too hot which made it so much more bearable. Then we found out we could leave everything under our canopy for the night. We didn’t have to bring anything in. And, no one stole anything. I couldn’t believe it. I loved our trip there so much, and it meant a lot to me to be able to have our whole family together.

Miracle Gro

This post brought to you by Scotts®. All opinions are 100% mine.

Feeding our family good and fresh fruits and vegetables is very essential to keep them healthy.  Every mom wants the best for their family and since the healthier foods are usually not so affordable, where's the best place to get it but your very own garden.  Why buy from the farmer's market or the groceries when you can have it for free?

Take advantage of the Spring time and start moving around your garden.  Plant those seeds and start growing your own vegetable and fruit garden.  A little help from Miracle-Gro planting mix can truly make your garden Expand ‘n Gro™.  This special planting mix retains up to 50% more moisture, this ensures the plant with the right amount of water needed for its growth.  Once this is mixed with regular soil, it can help the soil expand up to 40% lighter in which can provide more air space within the soil.  These all can contribute to a plant's better rooting system and ensures o feed up plants up to 6 whole months.

It's always nice to have fresh juicy tomatoes available on hand, having the Miracle Gro will make my Spring gardening even better.  If this seems interesting for you then try having a sample yourself.  Feel free to leave a comment to receive one sample mix so you can see from there if it truly will work its wonders.  If you can't wait to have your hands with this very special mix, you may find it at lawn and garden retailers in Midwest, Northeast and Texas or check online at Amazon.com for a more convenient shopping.

Kids

Guest post written by Joseph Finch

I can't believe that it is already the end of February! This year is flying by. We will be moving at the end of this school year, and that is only three months away. I have already started getting things ready for the move though. I have been cleaning and decluttering so much around the house. The last thing I want to do is to pack and move a whole bunch of worthless junk. I am cleaning and just donating or throwing away anything that we haven't used in the last year. It feels so good to get rid of junk that we don't need or use. I should have done this years ago! I am also beginning to look into getting our utilities set up for the next house. I need to make sure that we have everything set up for move in day. I've been looking into Cable TV Companies, because I know we will need something to occupy the kids with while we are unpacking! I will need to be able to just turn the TV on and let them watch a couple shows!

Teething

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Although some babies find teething painless, others become cranky, have sore gums, and have disruptions in their usual sleeping and eating patterns. Often, when babies are teething, they have a desire to chew on things. Try giving your child something safe to chew on, like a rubber teething ring or a wet washcloth that has been frozen for about 30 minutes.

Whatever object you choose, make sure it's not hard enough to bruise the gums and that it can't break into smaller pieces. Objects also should be big enough that babies can't get the whole thing in their mouths. You also can try rubbing your baby's gums with a clean finger. Some babies prefer cool foods when teething.

If your child is still cranky, an occasional dose of acetaminophen is sometimes helpful. But always check with your doctor first. If your baby has a fever, it's probably due to something other than teething and you should call your doctor.

c/o Kidshealth

Locked In

Thanks to Roman May

There’s a sweet deal going on right now at http://www.cabletvadvisor.com/. You get free movie channels, in addition to regular channels, at a lower price than I’ve been able to find anywhere else. The only problem is, in order to get the deal, you have to sign a 2 year contract. From what I gather, you are pretty locked in to the contract, too. There’s probably some fee if you break it. I know for a fact that the longest I am going to be in this town is 8 months. I really need a plan that doesn’t require a contract you are locked in to. More like a pay as you go, month by month basis. The only option I have found like that was priced ridiculously high. I don’t know if they allow you to pass on your contract to the next person to live in your house without having to pay the fee. That may work out if so, because I’m pretty sure a buddy of mine is going to move in.

Savings on Walgreens Prescription

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

If not all, most of us take prescription medicine.  Over the years all these medications get higher and higher in terms of price, some even are ridiculously expensive.  My son alone has his own set of vitamins which of course has to be given by all means.  Me and my husband take several supplements as well, it's something that we need to have and we're willing to spend for it.  I admit that you try adding up all the medications and sum up the cost you'd feel quite heavy about it.  It's not at all that light on the budget and this is just one of those things which you need for your health.

Finding means of saving even just a little is very important nowadays.  Walgreens Prescription Savings Club for instance is offering special discount on its annual membership.  You ca have everybody in your family covered for a slow as $35.  Your spouse, kids, and other dependents younger than 22 including pets can benefit making some savings.  Individuals however are charged $20 for the annual membership which entitles to discounts on brand name and all generic medications. 

All little saving added up together will eventually sum up to something bigger than you thought.  Imagine getting some discounts on flu shots and other medical supplies which usually cost a good out of the pocket amount.  Feel free to check out more details in Walgreens and to keep you posted with all deals, you may follow Walgreens on Twitter and simply like Walgreens on Facebook.  

Walgreens PSC

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine.

Everybody wants to make as much savings possible nowadays, it's tough time and people has to make things work for their budget.  That's what Walgreens want for all of us too when it come to our prescription needs.  Since Walgreens and Express Script parted ways, patients who are under Express Scripts Program had to switch pharmacies in order to get their presciption medicines filled.  So many conflicts within the the two parties resulted to much inconvenience to consumers.  Of course people are feeling lost not knowing how to deal with their prescription matters.

Considering how many people depend on Express Scripts all these years, the impact of the contract change caused disruption upon the people under the coverage.  To make things easier for the affected people, Walgreens offers a special discount on annual membership for their Walgreens Prescription Savings Club.  Club members are entitled for discounts on flu shots, diabetic supplies, nebulizers, pet prescriptions and more savings on brand name and all generic medications.  At least this way it can help lessen the burden for those who just want to get their prescription medicines without any hassle. 

Imagine getting discounts for your prscription medications, your entire family including your pets for as low as $10 a year.  That's the membership fee that covers you, all your dependents 22 and younger.  For that amount you'll be on your way to saving more and spending less for your much needed prescriptions.  individuals too ca  have the membership with a fee of $5.  To be always updated for the latest news and promotions you may follow Walgreens on Facebook and Walgreens on Twitter.

Mom at Home

It’s so nice being able to wake up in the morning and get ready knowing I don’t have to rush into any office. I don’t have to break my neck to impress some boss or get a report in – all I have to do is do the best I can when it comes to raising my children. I love the kids so much and it’s so important to me that they get as much one on one time with me as possible, and I know they appreciate it too. I can’t believe I get to spend my days looking at things like Hughes Net Nash rates and back to school clothes sales rather than spreadsheets of sales figures and whatnot – it’s such a more pleasant way to live my life. I loved my job, I really did, but being able to stay at home is so much more rewarding than I ever thought it could be. I wouldn’t give this up for anything and that’s the honest truth about being a stay at home mom!

Guest post written by Derick Burks