Monthly Archives: November 2009

Who needs a diaper anyway?

Little Miss Priss – that’s my nearly two-year-old – has decided it’s fun to unzip her footy pajamas at night after she’s gone to bed. Last night, she not only unzipped them, but then removed her diaper. Free at last, … Continue reading

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Consumer watchdog group releases its list of “worst toys”

Before you head out to do your Christmas shopping, you might want to check the 2009 “10 Worst Toys” list released by World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.). The consumer watchdog group chooses toys it feels has the potential … Continue reading

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Hitting the holiday road

I have the song “Holiday Road” playing over and over again in my head. You know – the song from the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies. What? You have it in your head now too? It’s called an “earworm.” Aaand… you’re … Continue reading

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Oh, the things kids say

I’m going to take a break from gift registry talk to share some more funny sayings from my little guy. “Mommy, when I grow up, I’m gonna be an astronaut, a policeman, a library person, a teacher and a pirate … Continue reading

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The gift registry – clothing

Baby clothes are cute, no doubt, but try not to get carried away when you register for baby clothes. Here are some basics you’ll want to make sure you have: *12 bodysuits – If you have baby during super warm … Continue reading

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The gift registry – nursery items

When it comes time to register for baby gifts, you may question what you really need. Over the next few blogs or so, we’ll take a look at “must haves” vs. “nice to haves.” The registry checklist posted on WellPreparedMommy.com … Continue reading

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The gift registry

When I was just a few months pregnant with my first child, my husband got laid off from his job. A natural-born worrier, I was concerned about affording everything we needed for baby. So when it was time to register … Continue reading

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No tricks. All treats.

One of my friends posted on Facebook today that it’s probably her last year trick-or-treating with her child as her daughter is getting too old to beat the streets, begging for candy. She said she’s just not ready to face … Continue reading

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