tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23836456182886767502011-11-27T18:49:32.096-05:00The zany life of a working mom of two toddler girls, two pugs, one man; with lots of family and friends to share thoughts, moments, ideas, and all of the fun stuff in between!MomsZanyLifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400286393044420232noreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2383645618288676750.post-89008176746520217102011-04-13T21:41:00.000-04:002011-04-13T21:41:33.441-04:00

Apparently it's been awhile since I've boiled an egg.  I tried to boil the water first, then place the egg in oh so slowly so as not to burn myself or splash the scalding water only to have the egg crack and turn into poached eggs instead.  Oh yes - now I remember - you are suppose to place the eggs in the water BEFORE you boil it!

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For anyone who stinks at making cookies like myself - here's a little twist that works like a charm! Cookie Cups Take your basic chocolate chip cookie recipe or follow the one below: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda (do not substitute with baking powder - trust me - it doesn't

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51% of people prefer a perfect night's sleep to great sex 85% of moms say parenting is their hardest job 40% of moms are their family's primary breadwinner about 50% of Americans make New Year's Resolutions about 75% of them keep resolutions for the first week as many as 46% keep their resolutions for the first six months $119 is what a family with kids spends on groceries weekly only 50%

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Ingredients - 1 package of Betty Crocker Triple Berry Muffin Mix (just add water) - 1 1/2 Bananas - 1/4 cup Milk - 1/4 cup Applesauce - 1 Tablespoon Honey Directions: Mix ingredients together until smooth - spoon out into muffin cups (about 2/3 way full) - makes about 8 muffins Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes - let cool 2 minutes then remove from pan to prevent overbaking Let cool additional

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SWEET APPLE PIE - TAKE 3 – 11/15/09 APPLE PIE FILLING Ingredients • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 4 ½ cups apples, peeled, cored, cut into 16ths (about 8 small apples) • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon • ½ tsp sugar • ½ cup brown sugar Directions Grease pie pan (I used stoneware). In a medium heated skillet add the butter then add the apples. Cook for about 2 to 5 minutes then add the

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BASE PIE CRUST – TAKE 2 – 11/04/09 Ingredients • 1 9” Mrs. Smith’s Deep Dish Pie Shell Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove frozen pie crust from package – let thaw 15 minutes. Thoroughly prick bottom and side of crust with fork to reduce shrinkage and bubbling. Place pie crust in empty pie pan same size as pie crust. Place on baking sheet and bake on middle rack for 12 minutes

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BASE PIE CRUSTIngredients1 9” Mrs. Smith’s Deep Dish Pie ShellDirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove frozen pie crust from package – let thaw 15 minutes. Thoroughly prick bottom and side of crust with fork to reduce shrinkage and bubbling (I totally forgot to do this until after I bake the pie crust initially - I pricked with a fork then and it seemed to work just fine). Place pie

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Double Duty Cleaning Action by using OxyClean Versatile Powder Stain RemoverIf you have young kids - or just kids of any kind - I'm sure there are several items of clothing with stubborn stains that are a pain to try to get out. Try this:separate clothes into same color batches - whites, lights, darksfill your sink with water (warm for white/lights, cold for darks - enough to cover the clothes

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I saved $70 per month by doing the following:About a year ago, we entered into a bundle deal for phone, internet and cable (with all of the movie channels, 2 boxes with DVR) for about $195 per month. Next month, this package was due to go up $20 to $215 per month. I called my provider to see how I could downgrade my package without loosing what we valued and used the most - phone, internet,

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Hi all!I found this great online dress consignment shop - kellibridal.com. There are 2 options:Direct Buy - If you ship them your old bridesmaid dresses (that if they are anything like mine they are collecting dust in the closet) they will send you a check for $20.00 a dress!! I sent them 2 of mine and got a check for $40.00 within a few weeks. You have to email them a picture of the dress

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Need help getting your little ones to brush their teeth? Check out "Dr. Fresh Firefly Blinking Children's Toothbrush". I originally bought this as a 2 pack in Target for like $2.00 (one for the Toddler, one for the Infant who has 2 teeth as well). I got it because I thought it was a good price. When I got home and opened the package, the toothbrushes started to blink (hence the name "firefly").

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Just want to wish all of you wonderful mother's out there a very Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the day - relax - take time to enjoy being with your family. And now a poem about "real mothers" I found while searching the web that caught my interest. Enjoy! Real MothersReal Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the

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The sun has finally made it's way to our part of the country! It's warm and comfortable to take a walk, go to the park, feed the ducks, go fishing, you name it - it's a great day to do it! So get outside with the kids today! Even just for a little while! We've already went for a walk to the library (which didn't last long because the toddler didn't want to sit still today for story hour - I

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Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. ~Helen KellerLife is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. ~Jawaharal NehruThe best way to prepare for life is to begin to live. ~Elbert HubbardOne way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. ~William FeatherAs I grow to understand life less and less,I

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I originally found this in one of the parenting magazines (cannot remember which one right now) but I thought it was a cool art & craft for Mother's Day. Daddy & Toddler (mostly Daddy) ended up finishing them but they still came out great! Basically, you cut 1 inch strips of construction paper, take a 3 hole punch to make 3 holes in each strip, thread a pipe cleaner through a button then thread 4

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Time spent in getting even would be better spent in getting ahead.

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Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the victory of the Battle of Puebla won in 1862 against the French. They celebrate with food (burritos, roasted corn, tacos, fajitas, etc.), lively music for all ages, lots of dancing and lots of colorful attire. Help your kids celebrate Cinco de Mayo - even if it just means eating a Mexican dinner (like tacos) and

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This is how a good day turns into a not so good day...Dog poops on the rug after having chased and attacked the vacuumClean rug - try to keep girls away from wet rug - while trying to start dinnerLast minute change of childcare for following day (nobodies fault - these things happen) but it makes for crazy last minute changes to plan and drop off/pick up which then makes for a very cranky husband

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Procrastination - to put off till another day or time; defer; delay. Yup - that's what I'm doing. I really should be studying for part 3 of 3 of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification - but alas - I am on facebook, my email, blogging...even thinking of finishing the laundry - anything to avoid going back to studying. But that means that I'll have to do it tonight - once both girls are in bed

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Both kids slept until 6:45 - Mom got to sleep in!!Breakfast, baths/shower, laundry, dishes, beds, vacuuming done by 10:30am - no whining or fighting yet!!Out the door for a nice walk through town (as little as it is) - still going strong!Lunch, cleanup, more laundry, both girls down for naps by 1pm - time to relax!

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Some Frequently asked questions answered regarding the "Swine Flu".Q&A: Swine Flu Myths and Mysterieshttp://www.livescience.com/health/090427-flu-q-and-a.html

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Here's another good article about symptoms regarding the Swine Flu and when you should seek medical care. Swine flu: Know symptoms, but don't panichttp://www.detnews.com/article/20090428/OPINION03/904280305/1005/rss32

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Swine Flu - Before you start panicing about another "plague" outbreak - read the following article.1976: Fear of a great plaguehttp://www.capitalcentury.com/1976.html

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Don't have time? No problem! Tries these tips to help you get in some form of exercise during the week:Take 15-20 minutes of your lunch break to take a brisk walk outside While brushing your teeth in the AM & PM - perform some standing leg work like lunges, leg lifts, calf raises, squats, etc. Right before bedtime - you can even do this while lying in bed! - perform some crunches and reverse

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Trying to lose weight using the Weight Watchers Points system? Great start. Here are some tips that helped me to stay within my daily and weekly points range.Eat foods higher in fiber and lower in fat and calories – they are worth less points and keep you fuller longer If you are craving a snack or sweet – try having flavored tea first and see if it satisfies your craving. If you still have the

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A friend of mine forwarded me this in an email and I thought it was worth sharing.One Flaw In WomenWomen have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They

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One of the simplest and biggest savers I have found to be - switch which grocery store chain you go to!! It took me nearly a year to convince my husband that if we switched to Market Basket from Shaws or Hannafords - we could save a bundle! (Yes - he does the grocery shopping because he does it better than me.) Finally, after many financial changes this past 6 months - he figured "what the

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I love the warmer weather - it means pretty painted toes!! And cute, chubby baby toes, and long, awkward toddler toes too!!

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And so I'm finding the thrill of the "Potty Fairy" to be very short lived at this point. We have had no more attempts or even desires to use the potty. She's actually gone to the opposite end of the spectrum in that she seems almost afraid to use it at this point. My thoughts are to back off for awhile and try again in a month or when she seems more interested. I'm not big on pushing kids

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As I read an article in Parents magazine (see link to article below), I begin to realize this is exactly as I feel right now. Should we have one more? Then I think "Am I crazy?" The immediate questions that come to mind are "Can we afford another baby? Can we mentally handle another baby? Will by husband and I get through having another baby and still be married in the end?" My husband and I both

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As I'm watching the movie "Marley & Me" the other night with my husband and 2 1/2 year old daughter, I realize that this is a lot like my life. Around the middle of the movie when they have their second baby who's colicky, the mom decides to leave her job to be a stay-at-home mom (I wish we could afford for me to), you and your husband are on different ends of the spectrum on what seems like

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I tend not to listen to the politics side and to go with my gut when voting. My gut was already leaning heavily towards Obama for this last major election, but the final push was the following article I read in "Parents" magazine (see links below). The Next First Family: Q&A with the Obamashttp://www.parents.com/family-life/work-money-politics/election-2008/the-obamas/Q&A with Cindy McCainhttp:

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For all those moms out there of the human and canine variety alike - check out the article from the April 2009 issue of American Baby called "The Dog Days of Motherhood". It'll make you laugh if nothing else. I tried to find a link to it but could not.

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So we've come a long way from several months ago when I was struggling to get my baby (now 9 months old) to eat solid foods. She loves her food now! A friend suggested I try mixing everything together - cereal, veggie & fruit - sounds disgusting I know - but it worked! She's been eating great now for the past 2 1/2 months or so. She has moved onto puffs and Cheerios as well as drinking water

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O.K - So I'm trying a new thing for trying to get my 2 1/2 year old to have some interest in using the potty - The Potty Fairy! Hey - I've heard of the Binky Fairy so why not the Potty Fairy? My toddler was just about to get into the tub when she announced that she had to go "poo poo" so I told her to grab a book and sit on her potty to go (she was already in her birthday suit so let's see if

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I'm wondering what this new phase my toddler is going through...We put her to bed (usually without argument) around 8:15-8:30pm every night - but she does not fall asleep until 9:30-10:00 pm most nights (like tonight - she is still awake right now doing whatever possible to not sleep!). She sings to herself, she calls for "Dadda & Momma - I lost my binky!" after she threw it on the floor. Or "

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5:15 am - Have 1st cup of coffee and shower/hair/makeup/dress before kids wake up6:00 am - Baby wakes up - change diaper - feed bottle - have 2nd cup of coffee - start load of laundry6:15 am - Let dogs out, get fresh water, feed them - empty dishwasher if needed and if time6:30 am - Get toddler up - talk and play with girls for a few minutes before the crazy morning continues6:45 am - Get girls

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1. My girls and my husband are my life! I would be lost without them!2. I hate having to work and put my girls in daycare.3. I am grateful that one of my very best friends is my daycare.4. I can’t whistle.5. I love New England but HATE the Winter!!6. My favorite color is Red but you would probably think it was Black as that’s what I seem to wear a lot of

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When will we be done with this winter and therefore this awful cold and flu season!?!? Less than a month ago we were dealing with two ear infections (both my girls had them - my poor babies!). I was also the lucky one to get that cold then - ugh! Now we are dealing with what the doctor's term RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) - in my mind it's a cold. Coughing, wheezing, sticky mucus (yes -

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My toddler decided that Hailey also needed the comfort of her beloved "Maverick" stuffed dog.

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My toddler decided our pug, Hailey, needed a little extra lovin' today. So she gave Hailey her blankie and kitty to maker her feel better.

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My girl jamming to "Caillou's Rock and Roll Band" on Sprout with her homemade guitar.

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My toddler likes to read this to her little sister too! It's still her most favorite bedtime story!

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My toddler's new favorite bedtime story. I've been reading it to her the past week or so and she already has it memorized and reads it to her little sister. Kids are amazing!

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My toddler made this "snowflake" out of Popsicle sticks and colored rice while at the Ayer Family Partnership playgroup with her friends.

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My girl kept asking if she could drive while we were out on errands today so I had an idea to make her a car out of a box for her to "drive" around the house.

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Hailey taking a little snooze.

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Ingredients:2 1/2 handfuls of baby carrots32 oz chicken broth1 can condensed tomato soup14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (drained)15.5 oz can white kidney beans (rinsed & drained)3 stalks of celery1 c pastina1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 2 c of hot water1/4 tsp thyme, basil, oregano, rosemarygroup pepper to tasteDirections:Boil carrots in water until fork tender. Chop celery and carrots into

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So I thought we were getting somewhere when my 6 - now almost 7 month old started sleeping until 6am a few mornings a week. Then - this past week - she has decided that 4:30AM is a good time to wake up - EVERY DAY!!! UGH!!!

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ME:Getting ready for the day after a not so great night of sleep.Friend One:why is someone sick?????Friend Two:Join the club! My boy was up three times last night. Once he flung himself up and over me while I was sleeping...trying to get into the big bed. The second time he woke up screaming about big bugs. The third time, I ended up in his bed with him! UGH!Friend Three:Big Bugs? Well didn't

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Maverick peeking out at Miss Emily.

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Sleep is getting better with the little one now - she'll sleep at times until 6am-6:30am on some days - but others it's still up around 5am-5:30am. I guess it's true what someone once told me - once you have kids you'll never sleep like you used to!

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O.K - So Daddy came home and added to this project - and I must say it definitely looks more like a guitar now. See how creative you become when you have kids!!

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Ingredients:6 chicken tenderloins3 cups baby carrots1 green bell pepperMrs. Dash Table Blend SeasoningDirections:Spray a rectangular baking dish with olive oil. Place the 6 chicken tenderloins in pan – season both sides with Mrs. Dash Table Blend Seasoning. Bake at broil temp for 9 minutes – flip chicken over and bake for another 9 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Boil baby carrots in water

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Ingredients:1 cup cinnamon applesauce1/2 c butter1 c brown sugar2 eggs2 c flour1 c white sugar2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 tsp vanilla Mixture of cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle on top - takes about 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/2 tsp of cinnamonMix all dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt - in a bowl and set aside. Melt the butter, brown sugar and white

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OK - so today I finally decided to tackle the god-awful job of cleaning our white cabinets in our kitchen (which I swear to my husband our next home will not have as I cannot stand them!) The last time I cleaned them was nearly 2 years ago. So I had my 6 month old down for a morning nap, gave my 2 year old a spray bottle filled with water and a cloth to "help" me clean the bottom cabinets (which

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1977 (the year I was born)Top Headlines:Alex Haley's 8-part mini-series, "Roots", viewed by 80 million.President Carter pardons all Viet Nam War draft dodgers.Elvis Presley dies of a heart attack.Disco is the craze, partly because of "Saturday Night Fever".Top Songs:I Wish - Stevie WonderCar Wash - Rose RoyceNew Kid In Town - The EaglesRich Girl - Daryl Hall & John OatesDancing Queen - AbbaHotel

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Homemade String Instrument I made this with my 2 year old daughter as she has been very fascinated with instruments lately (especially on her favorite show "Caillou" - she likes singing with Caillou's rock and roll band). I took an old checkbook box and put both pieces together to make the cardboard stronger. Wrap the box with construction paper. Use various stickers and foam/felt pieces to stick

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Chicken MeatloafIngredients:1 lb. ground chicken1 egg½ c Italian bread crumbs¼ tsp. basil, oregano, thyme¼ tsp. ground pepper1 large chicken bouillon cube2 c hot water2 Tbsp margarine2 c Stove Top stuffing mixDirections:Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the 2 cups of hot water. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth with the 2 Tbsp of margarine and stuffing mix – mix well and set aside. In a large

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And so the fun begins with the Cold and Flu Season in our home. Both of our daughters have a cough, runny nose and fever - ugh! We are visiting the doctors today to check for ear infections (as my toddler was saying her ear hurt last night). I'm hoping it is just ear infections and not something worse or unknown because that poses another set of drama to put my poor kids through (urine samples

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Here is a recipe I created about a year ago. I passed the idea by my husband who thought it sounded pretty good and I've made some enhancements since then. I also made it for my family (parents, siblings and grandparents) who all seemed to like it as well. Let me know what you think.Tomato Meatball SoupIngredients:10 3/4 oz can of condensed tomato soup14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes2 14 oz cans

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DreamsEach day is like a work of Art that's yet to be designed;An empty canvas waiting for the dreams that fill your mind.You talents and your strengths are like the colors you can useto paint the pictures of your life in any way you choose.~ UnknownI don't remember where I pulled this from - but if anyone does know please let me know and I will post it. I want to say it's from a book or cover of

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Make Your Own Twinkle Tiaras (courtesy of "Klutz", "Chicken Socks" and "auntie L") This was fun to create with my 2 year-old. There are some small pieces but as long as there is adult supervising (who does not might getting glue everywhere) it's fun. Try it! A tiara makes every little girl feel like a princess!!

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Pom-Pom Pals (courtesy of "Parents" Jan 2009 edition)I decided to try this craft with my 2 year old daughter. It ended up being a little more difficult that I expected (mind you I'm not very strong in the artsy crafty area) but it was still fun. Here are the directions (with my comments included in parenthesis):What you will need:- 1 skein of thick yarn (I used regular width yarn and they still

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A snowman made with my 2 year old daughter out of paper and various felt and foam shapes. One of my finer artsy-crafty moments I must say! (To those of you who do not know me I do not consider myself very creative - however, I will say that since having children my creativity has increased some!)

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OK - so I had a recipe for "Apple Squares" from a family friend and decided to change a few things. I had blueberries on hand and wanted to add them and I also wanted to use mashed apples instead of diced. It came out pretty good (both my husband and 2 year old daughter ate them with a nod). Here's the recipe:Apple Blueberry SquaresIngredients:1/2 cup chopped apples1/2 cup blueberries1/2 c

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How to get my 6 month old to sleep past 5am? That is the question. She sleeps pretty well - from around 8pm to 5am - 9 hours. But she cannot seem to sleep past 5 am - EVER! She gets up and has a bottle - then about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours later she will go back down for about an hour nap. I wish she would sleep the extra hour in the morning (until 6am at least) then get up for a bottle and be

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How to get a 6 month old to enjoy eating solids? That is the question. We started feeding my daughter solid foods around 4 months old. She was taking the rice cereal great at first. We tried a few fruits (pears, bananas, apples) and veggies (peas, sweet potatoes, squash); she would make weird faces and gag at first but then seem to like them. Now, she seems to take the bottle fine for the most

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