Monthly Archives: August 2012
Green Banana-Apple-Berry Smoothie!
Nicole King | Domesticated Momma in Been Around the Blog, Fitness Blogaholic, For the love of food, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 7 comments - posted on Aug 31st, 2012I have so many people ask me how to make a green smoothie. It’s really not all that hard. You just need to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand. Spinach being the key ingredient. The extras ingredients that you add are really up to you. The world is your oyster. Seriously! There are so many variations to the green smoothie, but just don’t forget the spinach!! Before you cringe… Spinach is actually really good for you!!! Spinach is loaded with vitamins, minerals and is a good source of iron. Did you know spinach offers you almost twice … Continue reading
Fan Friday: Lonely Planet Prize Pack!
PTPA in Enter to Win!, Just Between Us - 44 comments - posted on Aug 30th, 2012Welcome to Fan Friday here at PTPA! Today we have an amazing prize we know you’ll love!! From the world’s #1 travel guide publisher comes Lonely Planet’s Not For Parents, a new series that will inspire a whole new generation of travelers to discover the world’s most exciting places. Journey through various places in the world with fascinating trivia and stats, including epic events, wild ‘n wacky critters, and fascinating tales! The Not For Parents series fills a gap in travel and geography publishing for children. 3 Lucky winners will recieve: The Not For Parents gift pack! Including a copy … Continue reading
Mabel’s Labels – Why I’m loyal to the brand & a giveaway!
SherrieMae in As Seen on TV!, Been Around the Blog, Enter to Win!, Organized Chaos Blogaholics, Product Reviews, Review Blogaholics - 66 comments - posted on Aug 30th, 2012Congratulations Melanie! You have won the Ultimate Back to School Combo Pack, I will you the be emailing details Sherrie-Mae I have brand loyalty to several companies. Why? These companies have made a good impression on me. It might have been excellent customer service, great engagement online or a personal connection at a conference. That is what makes me loyal to a brand, as well as great quality items! One brand I speak about often is Mabel’s Labels. I have had in depth meaningful conversations with several of the ladies at Mabel’s. From the owners, to the customer service reps, to … Continue reading
Sibling Rivalry? Chat with Parenting Expert Alyson Schafer
Christine in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 8 comments - posted on Aug 30th, 2012If you have children, you’ve likely experienced this before – Siblings fighting, competing, and having jealously when it comes to their brothers and sisters. What’s a parent to do? PTPA is all about what’s best for the family. That includes sharing parenting information and getting you connected with the best when it comes to all things family, children, baby, and parenting related. This includes a favourite of ours – Parenting Expert, Alyson Schafer. Alyson Schafer is one of Canada’s leading parenting experts. She is one of the experts interviewed in the new documentary “Sibling Rivalry: Near, Dear and Dangerous” which … Continue reading
Why I Hate The Olympics
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Aug 29th, 2012To me, the Olympics are slightly farcical. The idealist view of the Olympics, and indeed what they started out representing, is admirable – international amateur athletes competing for the pride of their respective countries. There’s no doubt that athletes train hard, pouring their hearts and souls into achieving their dreams, which I applaud. In fact, I have nothing but admiration for the athletes.
It’s the rest of the stuff that has me irked…
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A Game Of Simon Says Over Flashcards
Notoya in Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Aug 29th, 2012If you’ve ever talked to anyone in early childhood development, you’ve probably heard them say “kids learn through play.” Well, apparently it’s true. According a recent article in the New York Times, playing games with your child like Freeze Tag or Simon Says will likely do more for their brain development than flashcards or early reading. According to the article, these games requires your child to have focus, a working memory (to remember the rules of the game) and maintain self-control, all skills they will need to succeed in school. They also found that kids who do well with games … Continue reading
10 Things NOT to Say to a Pregnant Mama
Julia M Chiarella-Genoni in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, New Mommy Blogaholics - 3 comments - posted on Aug 29th, 2012There seems to be a baby surge in my group of friends lately! I thought I would send out a blog post to all you mamas and mamas-to-be to make you laugh (and possibly cringe). These comments were actually said to me either during my first pregnancy or my second with twins – no joke! 1. Stop sticking out your tummy. 2. You know, you don’t have to eat for two now. 3. You’re not going to get fat, are you? 4. Twins?! I would NOT want to be you right now! 5. Twins? So you’re killing two birds with … Continue reading
Gentle Naturals Cradle Cap giving the Modern Mama a Quick Solution! { PTPA Winning Review & US ONLY Giveaway}
Tammy @inRdream in Enter to Win!, Product Reviews, Review Blogaholics - 8 comments - posted on Aug 28th, 2012All 4 of our babies had Cradle Cap you might be asking, what is Cradle Cap? Here is how Wikipedia describes Cradle Cap: (infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis, also known as crusta lactea, milk crust, honeycomb disease) is a yellowish, patchy, greasy, scaly and crusty skin rash that occurs on the scalp of recently born babies. It is usually not itchy, and does not bother the baby. It’s not harmful, it happens to more babies then not. It’s got nothing to do with hygiene or cleanliness. I have followed & tried all the old wives tales & tips grandparents are sharing with the modern parent. … Continue reading