Mindy posted last week about the Jardine crib recall. We have a Jardine crib that looks exactly like one of the ones pictured on the recall only in white but it doesn't have the same model number.My son has gotten his leg stuck in the crib slats THREE times in the last couple of months. One time I had to use vaseline to free him and his poor little leg was so sore!I'm wondering how common it is … [Read more...]

First, cord blood banking, now this??! I found this article very insteresting to say the least. I don't know why it sounds completely normal to bank blood from an umbilical cord but somewhat yucky to think about using our own menstral blood. But if it can help treat diseases we may encounter later in life or help our loves ones, why not?! It seems easy enough. You can even do it right in the … [Read more...]

Sittercity.com is offering 10% off of their services through August 31. I don't have any experience with this service, nor do I know anyone who has used it. It sounds interesting to me. Have any of you ever used this service or something similiar? What did you think? Did you feel safe with the provider? Was it worth the money? What I do have experience with is nanny agencies. Until recently … [Read more...]

Having been a single mom of only one child, I of course asked her how she possibly managed with four. Annie is well aware that she has what can only be considered an ideal situation, as far as a two-household family goes. Annie and her ex-husband get a long very well and live near enough each other that they are able to share the responsibility of the children (and the joy). On weeks that her kids … [Read more...]

The number of cricket chirps in 15 seconds + 37= air temperature in Fahrenheit! Have your kiddos test it out and see if it's true! … [Read more...]

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I hope you have a safe holiday. Being an Air Force wife, I'd like to thank all of our men and women who are serving (or have served) our country. … [Read more...]