Ask the Mamas: Most Accurate Thermometer

by Minivan Mama on February 28, 2010

Beach Mama asks: Do you have a recommendation for the most accurate & reliable thermometer?  I am currently using a red cross digital thermometer under my childs arm and am getting readings all over the place?  Last night, it read (…)

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How to Gently Transition Your Child from Your Bed to His Own. No, really, HOW?

by Crunchy Mama on February 27, 2010

So little BoBo has slept with us since birth which we have absolutely loved.  So many sweet moments that we would’ve missed…quiet early morning nursings, snuggly lazy Sundays, the first time he said “DaDa” to name a few. We’ve started (…)

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Mealtime Battles

by Minivan Mama on February 26, 2010

Wow. Just spent the last 30 minutes listening to The Boy cry because I wouldn’t make him chicken for supper. He is the PICKIEST child. His diet consists of oatmeal, yogurt, chicken, grilled cheese, sweet potato fries and pancakes. I’m (…)

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Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day- Green Poop

by Working Mama on February 25, 2010

Lil’C has been sick for the last 4, no, 5 days. I’m guessing it is something viral because there is really no other explanation for his behavior, unless I consider all the crazy Mystery Diagnosis possibilities. Crazy is always just (…)

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Get Seventh Generation Diapers for Cheap

by Minivan Mama on February 25, 2010

Seventh Generation has voluntarily dropped their diaper prices- the new price is competitive with Pampers and Huggies brands! Now some of my friends make fun of me for using ‘organic diapers’ but here’s why I like them: 1. They are (…)

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Confession #3- Wackadoodle

by Working Mama on February 24, 2010

Surprising this is only Confession #3. I feel like I’ve exposed my soul on this blog. Here’s today’s confession: I LOVE, with my whole heart, the word WACKADOODLE. Helllllo! Isn’t that the best?!  It just flows off the tongue – Wackadoodle. (…)

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How do you know when it’s time for new pajamas?

by Working Mama on February 23, 2010

Um, this would be a clue. I swear, when I put these on him, I could tell they were a little snug but I thought he could get through the afternoon ( yeah, I said afternoon) in them. But no, only (…)

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Tip of the Day: Local Honey for Allergy Relief

by Minivan Mama on February 23, 2010

The weather in Tupelo was beautiful and breezy this past weekend, which got me to thinking about spring- YAY!- which then got me to thinking about allergies- BOO. Allergy season is just around the corner. We get to go straight (…)

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Baby Biting: How can someone with only 4 teeth leave such a mark?

by Working Mama on February 22, 2010

Lil’C has been bitten twice at school. (Look closely at the picture- there are two little teeth marks across the bridge of his tiny nose.) I’m pretty upset about this- probably should be more so…but the problem is I can (…)

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Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins (or Sweet Potato, or Applesauce, or Blueberry…)

by Minivan Mama on February 22, 2010

These are really good and don’t have one bit of white sugar. Or brown sugar. Just honey and fruit. And they’re really good. I PROMISE. 3.5 cups whole wheat flour (I prefer Bob’s Red Mill Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour) (…)

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