Monthly Archives: November 2009
Posted at 4:12 am on November 16, 2009 by McMama
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A couple of weeks ago, LeapFrog came to Chicago to throw a mini blogger party and enlighten us on the topic of Internet safety. About 20 bloggers were invited to the Four…
Posted at 5:50 am on November 13, 2009 by Farrah
For my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday, her only request was that we all get cleaned up and dressed up and get a family picture taken. We coordinated everyone’s schedule and our clothes and even a meal together afterwards. But one thing…
Posted at 11:45 pm on November 11, 2009 by Farrah
Being somewhat of a babywearing aficionado, when I hear there is a new carrier on the scene I MUST try it out. Otherwise, I may always wonder if it is maybe that one perfect carrier that will meet all my…
Posted at 6:41 am on November 11, 2009 by Catherine
I don’t like to even talk about it much less blog about it, but we all know that anything can happen. So I was glad to hear that this month Illinois has created an Emergency Contact Database. According to their…
Posted at 5:12 am on November 10, 2009 by Heather
Baby massage is a long standing tradition in in many cultures especially India. The Indian Ayurvedic medicine tradition recommends massaging the baby everyday for at least his or her first 6 months of life–and even everyday until 18months. Here in…
Posted at 10:55 pm on November 8, 2009 by Farrah
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Sometimes having fun is a lot of work. I think we have all been there. We stay up late to pack for a trip or drive an hour to that super-cool children’s museum or…
Posted at 6:57 am on November 6, 2009 by Catherine
When it comes to taking pictures, my kids are on to me. They can’t stand the flash and they close their eyes the minute the camera comes out. Problem is, I almost NEVER use the flash! But their eyes are…
Posted at 8:32 am on November 5, 2009 by Catherine
Rest.
Do mommies get to rest? Whenever there is clutter – in my house, in my heart, in my life, in the sounds around me – I have trouble resting. And in these days of small things there…
Posted at 6:46 am on November 3, 2009 by April
I love the changing seasons. I celebrate them any way I can-some ways noticeable, some ways not. I do what I can to decorate around the house, but I will admit that I am not that good or adventurous about…
Posted at 5:54 am on November 2, 2009 by Farrah
Here’s the final piece in the 5 part series for you to enjoy. It’s one that needs some comments so don’t be shy, let us all know your success stories/advice!! Review parts one, two, three, and