Health and the Holidays
This holiday season many of us - me included - caught nasty cold or flu bugs.
In our area, we have a nifty service called Minute Clinic - you should read up on them to see if they are near you. In a nutshell, they provide medical service for what ails you; they were recommended [...]
Three Celebrity Celebrations
Famous? Well, the playing field levels out when you’re having a baby, getting married or adopting a pet (especially pets and babies; they don’t know if you’re famous or not….)
1) People magazine is reporting that Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend are expecting a baby. Obviously, they’ll be reading our advice from moms, nurses and doctors [...]
Quick Answers for Kids, Cold Weather, and the Holidays
Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, Milwaukee - and the list of frozen states continues.Â
We’re getting questions via phone about unplugged entertainment for kids since there’s no power and no school in much of the northern half of the country.
Solution: Here’s a good list of non-electric games and ideas for mom and dad. We call it [...]
Save Money, Have a Baby (Part 5 of 5)
Thanks for joining us for our final post in our series on saving money while planning for your baby.
Clothing, Diapers and Dollars
Onesies, booties & sleepers - how can something so little cost so much? There must be ways to save. Here are a few ideas we have come up with:
If you plan to [...]
Screaming Child on a Plane
Snakes are a joy compared to a screaming child on a plane.
If you’re a parent - or a nearby passenger - you know that the change in the plane’s cabin pressure most often starts kids howling.
So if you’re flying with kids this holiday season, we have collected advice from other parents on making your plane [...]
Holiday Toy Safety
Hello!
Sarah and Linda - our “Baby Ladies” - are back again with another great post to help keep your holidays safe where toys are concerned. Â Thanks to Sarah and Linda for the great tips on toy safety below.
So here are the top five toy hazards to be aware of
1. Scooters and other riding [...]
Those who passed in 08
There are a lot of 2008 summaries on news sites. I’m seeing the requisite list of famous and influential people who passed away this year. Heath Ledger, George Carlin, Bernie Mac, Tim Russert…
One of the most common questions we get about funerals is how to write a eulogy. Here are some ideas readers have sent [...]
Snow and Cold
OK, itPosts’s -3 in Mpls., MN today. The National Weather Service says the arctic freeze is everywhere.
Here are some things we’ve learned about cold weather:
1. Mittens vs. Gloves: Mittens win re: they seem to keep the entire hand warm. Gloves let the cold divide and conquer.
2. Hats: Need to cover the entire head and fit [...]
Babies and Snowsuits - Be Safe!
Today we’re looking at babies and snowsuits. You want to keep them warm and bundled - but know when ‘how bundled’ can be ‘too bundled’.
Remember the movie A Christmas Story when Ralphie’s little brother looked so adorable in that big, puffy snowsuit? Well, that was okay for him but not so good if you have [...]
Home Break In - Tips from a Theft Survivor (2 of 2)
Here are Elizabeth’s last five tips. Missed part one? You can read it here.
If you can, find photos and receipts of any of the missing items for insurance purposes. Having trouble? Many stores keep a list of customers and their purchase. For example, it’s pretty easy to find receipts for good jewelry. Another good tip? [...]
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