Little Remedies Natural Relief for Cold, Flu & Fever

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Is it just me or do kids bring home every germ, bacteria and virus in circulation? Every year without fail these kids are bringing home some type of creepy crud monthly. Once it is in the house it’s like we’re playing hot potato with hit. One person holds onto it for a while then passes it to the next; that person holds it a little longer so that when it makes it to the final person it’s a doozy. Fortunately for me I’m {Read More}

OraMD – The Mouth Doctor

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I’ve been looking for a natural toothpaste alternative in our home, and am pleased to bring you a review of OraMD that I received for this purpose. OraMD is a natural, liquid toothpaste with only three ingredients – 100% pure oils of peppermint, spearmint, and almond. The directions say to use for 30 days and see your dentist before and after; I wasn’t able to do that but it made an impression on me as to the difference to be {Read More}

Families Benefit from Adoption of Green Initiatives

Going Green

Going green is all the rage from companies to families. It is not only a new fad, but it is becoming essential to some groups and their way of life. Reducing your impact on the Earth around you is becoming quite popular. People are looking for ways to make things better in the environment around them and how they can reduce their trace in their home.  There are new technologies coming out that reduce the use of electricity, ways to {Read More}

Heart Rate Monitors USA: Get Fit This Holiday Season

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Recently, I have been trying to live a somewhat healthier lifestyle. Unfortunately, with the holiday season in full swing my efforts are becoming overshadowed by all the delicious treats, and baked goods the season brings. Since I am so tempted by food, I figured there had to be other things I could do that would aid in becoming healthier. Walking more, and drinking the required 8 glasses of water each day seemed easy enough. Thanks to Heart Rate Monitors USA,  I am {Read More}

Kids After School

Kids Sports

After school can be a great time for kids to become involved in an activity. This is a dangerous time because parents are usually still working and cannot be there every minute to monitor the activities of their children. Choosing the right activities can help to provide adult supervision, while providing an environment for kids to grow and learn. Some Good Choices for After School Activities    Athletics Many kids love to play sports and athletics is one of the {Read More}

I Want to Smack the Teacher

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I’m not sure what’s wrong with me. I’ve never liked any of my sons teachers, at least not for a full year. Usually it starts off well, but then they do something that makes me want to smack them. Then The first teacher was a sweetheart. She was a kindergarten teacher and had the perfect personality for the job, or so I thought. She never raised her voice, always had a smile and was very engaged. I liked her until {Read More}

Are You SportsParent of the Year?

Sports Illustrated is the magazine for athletic kids, it highlights champions and encourages kids to get active. Sports Illustrated Kids gives children healthy role models to look up to and allows them to live vicariously in the world of sports. In case you missed the initial post, Sports Illustrated Kids has an amazing contest going on, which ends September 24th. For the first time ever, Sports Illustrated Kids will recognize a SportsParent of the Year. This parent is dedicated to family and {Read More}