Our Five Crucial Tips To Choosing the Right Insurance For Your Family With the price of gas, utilities, food and other essential bills skyrocketing, many families are seeking to find the best ways to save money. One of the most common areas that many families address is the cost of their insurance plans. To keep these monthly expenses down, the family can take advantage of these 5 critical tips when selecting insurance for the family. Read Consumer Reviews Some people may not be familiar with the importance of consumer reviews. Though they may play a significant role in assisting a consumer with making a final decision, they can easily be overlooked during the decision making process. Consumer reviews are idea for many different reasons. Therefore, they can be used to make all kinds of decisions including what is the best insurance coverage. In fact, top companies like Eisenhauer Insurance Inc. will display what their customers are saying about their … [Read more...]
Try New Hair Styles On Your Kid With Toca Boca!
This is a Fashionista Events opportunity Try New Hair Styles On Your Kid With Toca Boca! Toca Boca is an awesome app that can be downloaded for tons of fun. Your child will be able to take a photo of themselves and then create fun and different styles for their hair. This includes washing, drying, cutting, coloring, styling and more! This app can keep your kids laughing and playing for hours! … [Read more...]
Magical Foaming Soap! Super Fun & Simple Science Experiment!
Magical Foaming Soap! Super Fun & Simple Science Experiment! Here is a super fun and super easy science experiment you can for very cheap! This can be done with kids at any age! I have an 8 and 9 year old and so the science lessons can be adjusted to the appropriate age. You can make it just simple or go in depth and have them write in a journal about what is going on scientifically, however in depth you want to take these it will still result in the same ending which is FUN! My kids write what they are going to do, a hypothesis of what they think will happen, the process of what happened and a conclusion of the overall experiment and what went on with it. You can even get the crayons out and have them draw what happened and what it looked like to include some art as well. I like to take pictures and then print them out and the kids can paste those pictures into their journal so they don’t forget what the experiment looked like. Magical Foaming … [Read more...]
Bubbly Foam! A Fun Science Experiment For Your Little One!
Bubbly Foam! A Fun Science Experiment For Your Little One! I used to do a version of this experiment (elephant’s toothpaste) at school growing up but it was done up at the front of class and we had to stand back and it just honestly isn't safe for little kids. The reaction is different with this experiment for sure because the ingredients are different but it’s along the same line and still really fun and this one is kid friendly! This is fun for the kids to see that they can make foam! Yes my kids decided to inspect the foam with their hand held magnifying glass as well. They could see a lot of tiny bubbles and that was super fun for them! Bubbly Foam! What you need – Empty water bottle Hydrogen peroxide Dish soap Packet of active yeast Food coloring Funnel Measuring cup Directions – (You might want to take this experiment outside or have the bottle in the middle of a cookie sheet because this will be foaming out … [Read more...]
Expanding Balloons! Simple Yet Spectacular Science Experiment!
Expanding Balloons! Simple Yet Spectacular Science Experiment! Making carbon dioxide and filling up a balloon with it! Ok, yes yes, you could just blow up the balloon but this is a thousand times more fun and they get to see the reaction between an acid and a base… This always gets a fun reaction and I love doing this one with the kids! Expanding Balloons! What you need: Empty plastic water bottle Balloon (or more because it's hard to just do one) Baking soda Vinegar Funnel to make life easier Directions: Fill empty water bottle half full with vinegar Put the tip of the funnel inside the balloon and add about 2 TBS of baking soda inside the balloon. Wrap the end of the balloon around the opening of the water bottle, making sure you don’t tip any of the baking soda into the vinegar. Have the child then tip the balloon upright making sure the baking soda dumps into the vinegar. Watch the reaction of baking soda and … [Read more...]
Slithering Water Science Experiment!
Slithering Water Science Experiment! Now this is a super easy and cheap science experiment! This slithering water experiment takes some time depending on how tall your glasses are, so you can start it in the morning and leave it on the kitchen counter or washer and dryer and go back and observe throughout the day and evening. I had my kids write their observations down in their journal every time they went to observe the water slithering up and down! This is a two part science experiment. It wasn’t supposed to be but it turned out to be more than we thought which is always fun! Essentially this is using capillary action - To make the pictures come out better and for us to see the water go through the paper towel, we decided to color the water with purple food coloring which is where the next experiment took place. Slithering Water What you need: Two drinking glasses you can see through One paper towel or a half of one if you have big paper … [Read more...]
Let NickMom Help Take Your Mommy Stress Away! #Motherfunny #shop #cbias
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client. Let NickMom Help Take Your Mommy Stress Away! Lets face it...Motherhood is hard. Between the loads of laundry, playing chauffeur, and breaking up sibling fights there is not much Mommy Time to be found. At least that is how I felt before NickMom. Thanks to Instant Mom and NickMom I now have a place to turn after the kids are in bed. Recently I was able to have a get together with my girls in celebration of Instant Mom which airs on Nick Jr. Sunday's at 10:00pm EST. This was a much needed get together as it has been some time since the girls and I have had a relaxing night filled with fun and laughter. To start off our NickMom filled night I filled my kitchen table full of snacks and goodies. It is not very often that we as Mom's get the goodies without having to share, right? That was NOT going to be … [Read more...]
Homemade Miracle Cure for Diaper Rash!
Brandie's Homemade Miracle Cure for Diaper Rash! Having my first baby was the most amazing thing I had ever done in my life. I was in heaven, he was perfect! And then we went home. He would not nurse, he was crying nonstop and it seemed nothing could be done. Along with being colicky he developed horrible diaper rash. It would get so bad that his poor bum would bleed. I tried Desitin and A&D ointment and Boudreaux Butt Paste and even milk of magnesia. Nothing seemed to work. I went to my pediatrician and she suggested mixing the Desitin, A&D ointment and milk of magnesia together to see what would happen. It was a miracle! I slathered it on as thick as I could and by the next diaper change I could see major improvement. The key to mixing these three things is getting the right Desitin. The one in the purple tube has the highest amount of zinc oxide and that is what you want. Just the normal tube of A&D works great and I always get the Philips brand of milk of … [Read more...]
5 Biggest Potential Expenses of Raising Kids
5 Biggest Potential Expenses of Raising Kids If you’re about to become a parent, you’re probably anticipating the joy a child can bring. You may have also thought about your discipline style and how you will deal with issues that may arise. However, there’s another aspect of parenting that is rarely discussed – the financial aspect. Consider the five biggest potential expenses of being a parent so you can prepare for them to the best of your ability. Education From the time your child starts day care until high school graduation, the costs never stop. Lunchboxes, school fees for field trips, back-to-school clothes, pens, pencils, crayons, flash drives, notebooks and more are required and they don’t come free. Assuming your child will attend a public school, tuition is free. However, if your child will be better educated elsewhere, add to the budget the price of tuition. This continues until high school graduation when he or she makes a critical decision: to enter the … [Read more...]
Surviving Infancy Review & Giveaway ~ Your Peace of Mind is Worth It! Ends 6/10/13!
Surviving Infancy Review & Giveaway!! Have you ever heard your doctor mention something important that you told yourself you wouldn't forget but later wished you could have just simply recorded their voice?! I sure have and I have to say after being sent the two disc dvd set of Surviving Infancy to review, I now have the answers at my fingertips within minutes and I can go over them as many times as I need to have the priceless peace of mind of the infant to toddler phase! This is the best guide for parents, caregivers, friends and family of all infant to toddlers! Let me start with telling you that this dvd makes is EXTREMELY clear that they are NOT replacing the advice and instruction of your child's doctor - If at any time you have any question or concern about your child, their doctor is still the one to seek! This is in no way a substitute for your own child's doctor! Surviving infancy is a two disc dvd OR it also can be … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Newborn Child
How to Care for a Newborn Child When you bring home a baby, there are no instructions and no owner’s manuals. Every baby is unique, and every parent learns on the job. Here are some tips from those who have preceded you. Learn the “routine” It won’t take long for you to know how long your child will go between feedings. Once you learn the “routine” (babies are anything but predictable), you will have a better idea of when you will have a chance to take care of household chores, hygiene, and meals. Documentation Regardless of how memorable every moment of your child’s life will seem to be, you will forget things. Sleep deprivation does that. Don’t assume you will remember everything; write it down. Document things like when they ate, how much they ate, and when they had their last bowel movement. If there is ever a health concern, these are some of the first questions the pediatrician will ask. Baby books will help you remember first smiles, visitors, and gifts, … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Cloth Diapering
Cloth diapers were used ago because they were the only diapers available, but that changed when disposable diapers were invented. Moms everywhere loved how well they fit around babies, and they were much more convenient than cloth diapers. There was no cleaning, the disposable diapers rarely fell apart and it was easy to put them on. At the same time, disposable diapers are expensive, and they are not recyclable. You can spend $1,000 or more on disposable diapers, and they will not biodegrade for years. On the other hand, cloth diapers are much cheaper. You will commonly spend about $300 for expensive cloth diapers, and cheaper ones will run you about $150 to $200 for the baby. These diapers can also be reused with other children, and they really aren’t that difficult to clean. This guide will show you what type of diapers to buy for your children. It will also teach you how to clean the diapers. Types of Cloth Diapers There are four types of cloth diapers. Unless you are … [Read more...]
Pointers In Teaching Motivating Kids To Recycle – Guest Post!
Making Recycling Time Incredibly Fun For Your Kids We all know how helpful recycling is to the mission of saving the environment. Our planet is so full of various forms of trash right now that it is greatly important for all of us to develop a recycling habit. Everyone should know how to do recycling, even kids! So the crucial question to ask now is, “How do you encourage your kids to recycle?” How can you make this task enjoyable for them? Pointers In Teaching Motivating Kids To Recycle In order for you to inspire your kids to take on recycling tasks, you need to explain to them the importance of doing so, teach them some basic recycling procedures, and reward or acknowledge them for each progress they make. It is important for you to be there for them every step of the way so they will be properly guided. Here are some tips that may help you execute this challenging task: Think of a really creative way to teach them the value if recycling. You … [Read more...]
Easy Ways To Save Money This Summer
Easy Ways To Save Money This Summer This guest post is written by Beverly Abrego at The Coupon Sweeper. Summertime is here, and those summer bills will once again begin piling up. Summer brings extra expenses like costs caused by the kids being out of school, air conditioning costs, gas for summer trips, and yard maintenance costs. These extra expenses can be reduced by making a few easy changes in your typical summer routine. Save Money While The Kids Are Home Having the kids home for the summer is great, but if your not careful, you can see a big increase of your household expenses while they are home. One of the major increases in summer costs I see in my house is the cost of groceries during the summer months. Here are some simple tips to help with these costs during the summer. Look Into Summer Lunch Programs. Many schools have free breakfast and lunch programs during the summertime. All kids are provided free meals with these programs no matter what your … [Read more...]
4 Backyard Game Ideas
4 Backyard Game Ideas When summer rolls around, and it is warm enough to camp out in the backyard the whole day, there is nothing like easy backyard games to pass the time. Here is a list of 4 backyard games that will get your kids away from the T.V. and in the backyard for some fun outdoor games. Create scavenger hunts. These hunts can be fun for people of all ages and are an easy way to keep everyone interested. Just hand your kids a list of items to find in the backyard. To be safe try to avoid things that can be harmful to them like sharp rocks or sticks. Include things like leaves or flowers on the list. Once they return tally up all the items they have found to determine the winner. Have your own Potato Sack Race. These races are always fun, and easy to conduct. Just set aside enough sacks for everyone participating in the race. Create a finish line using markers, and assign someone the task of being the referee. Conduct the race on grass, that way if someone falls they … [Read more...]