PBS Sprout's Frances

Hey Babieebabiee! It's that time again. So a few weeks ago my cousin was telling me about a show called Frances! She was telling me how her daughter easily adored this children's television show. I remember seeing it once or twice before she mentioned it, but never really watched it like that until our talk. So the next day I flipped to on-demand, put Frances on for my daughter, and she just absolutely loved it! I just love the positivity and loving reinforcement this show brings to the table. Especially Frances with her me myself time :-) How cute! If you haven't seen it click on Russell Hoban's children's book turned into animation Frances! Enjoy :-)

Last Pictures Of Holiday Fun!

Good afternoon everybody! Here is the last set of pictures and video of my daughter and I having fun in the snow over the holidays :-)


What my balcony looked like during and after the snow!


My car!!! Yes I did clean it BY MYSELF!!! Parking space and all :-)

New Health Care Bill Passed(Really Worth The Read)!!!

Are you covered?...................

On December 24Th, this past Thursday Congress approved the new health care bill to guarantee that everyone would be able to get health care insurance. This is the first time since 1895 that the Senate gathered to vote on Christmas Eve. While some are for the bill a lot of people are up in arms about it. Here are two sides/opinions regarding the passing of the bill. To read them just click Aipnews and NY Times. Under this bill there are claims to be free abortion, check-ups, visits to the doctors when they are sick.

Bargain Time!

Ok so I know every parent loves a great sale and today I have something from JCPenny. They are having a 15%-50% off Baby Sale! You can browse through that sale by clicking here

Energy Boost!

Good Morning! I thought a good way to start off today would be with an Energy Boost! Most parents at the end of the day are usually so tired that after all is done they flop right into bed! Well here’s an energy booster for you today. Even though you definitely may not feel like it get up and do at least five minutes of exercise as you may know by now that any type of exercise gives you more of an energy boost! Also try eating some blueberries today! Blueberries are great! Rich in antioxidant, vitamins, and minerals! They give you a very healthy portion of carbohydrate to keep your energy levels up!

Family Fun

This week's family fun getaway is Santa Catalina! Only 22 miles from Los Angeles is a great outdoor family fun vacation spot! I chose this spot because for one it is absolutely beautiful, and two it's like your on an island except your still in the states! Catalina is known for its rocky beaches, and is great for exploring. From the scenery, to the animals, kayaking, and the resorts its all beautiful! To learn more about this great vacation spot just click on Escape to Catalina Island or Santa Catalina!

Lisa's Story

Hi Tecolia, I know that you have already posted that you are back in the gym and on the right track with exercise. I am trying as well to! The problem is that I have been having a very hard time with getting these pounds off! The exercising tips were helpful but what about the eating habits? Do you have any tips on what I should eat?

Lisa Hardony


Hi Lisa! Like I've posted before exercise is definitely an important key! However eating right is also important as you've stated. My suggestion to you is try switching up the types of food you intake daily instead of a full blown diet! Like instead of getting white bread, try wheat, or the whole grain bread. Start shopping at your local Amish Markets and so forth for Fruits and Vegetables! They come strictly from their farms and have great deals! Also don't just go cold turkey on not buying the things you enjoy. I recommend that you buy them but less of it. Stock up on water and drink as much water as possible. It's mainly a mind thing. It's so easy to get discouraged when your not seeing results like you want, but my advice to you is stick with it and eventually you'll see the results. Remember losing weight gradually is much healthier than losing it so quickly! When you do that the weight loss that you have experienced is most likely to stay off longer!

Addressing Issues

Hello everyone!!! I received the numerous of messages regarding the search box! Everything is fixed so you should have no problem searching up past posts. However for the topic of Overbearing Grandmothers you must type it in the search box this way (Overbearing Grandmothers') I apologize for the inconvenience. As soon as possible I will have that title fixed as well! Now to address something else that has come to my attention, there are male users on this site of course as it's intended for everybody. So starting tomorrow there will be a new segment called Daddy's Time! I hope all of the fathers out there enjoy!

Ni Hao!

Ni Hao!
If your child is anything like mines Ni Hao Kai-lan is a favorite in your home! My daughter just absolutely loves Ni Hao Kai-Lan. This past weekend we made a special trip to target after seeing the commercial for all of the Ni Hao Kai-Lan products that they have. I have to admit this show is pretty cool! It’s great that they have a show teaching children another language other than the norm English or Spanish because the world is made up of so many races, cultures, etc! And we should get a feel for all languages not just a select few choices! Do your kids watch Ni Hao Kai-Lan? What’s your take on it? To get the products from target click here. And click on Ni Hao Kai Lan to learn more about this program!

Healthy Snackin'

Whether you are a working, stay at home mom, or whatever may be the case eating healthy can be a bit of a challenge! We tend to just do things the easy way by getting something from the fast food restaurants, vending machines etc., but it doesn’t have to be that way. Or if your like me and you have a sweet tooth, your choice is most likely going to go in the wrong direction. However I have found ways to conquer my sweet tooth by either snacking on healthy cereal, strawberries, or different types of fruit. What are some of the ways you conquer your sweet tooth, or salty crave?

Exercise

We all know that with our busy schedules now today daily exercise is usually put off on the back burner. Well today all of the topics will be about exercise in some shape, fashion, or form. So come on and join in on the discussions!

Mommy Grants

Did you know there are alot of grants available for the average mother? Ok so I'm always seeing or hearing this phrase all over the web and on television but seem to get absolutely no where! I recently came across this site called Scholarships 4 Moms. This site seemed to be pretty helpful and doesn't lead you to a dead end with no practical results. I was actually impressed. And not only is it for moms but for dads as well! To check out the site click here. I would love to hear your results and feedback!