I love these personalized toddler nap mats!!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tackling issues of Depression...
Spring is on its way!! The dreary winter is finally coming
to an end and looking all around; the signs of the new season have begun. Wouldn’t that be nice to be able to start
fresh and renew ourselves, too? An
estimated one in four women will experience severe
depression in her lifetime, almost twice as much as men. As mom’s, I know,
we tend to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders taking care of our
families day in and day out. Couple
those responsibilities with a genetic predisposition for it and the mix can be
overwhelming to young mothers, especially.
Most at risk are young mom’s, that do not work outside the home. We love our families, but a crying baby, a challenging
toddler and an overworked hubby can just add more anxiety to our already full
plates and put us in mommy-hood melt down.
Depression can show its
affects not only mentally, but physically as some sufferers do have joint pain,
too, or headaches.
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Having a child with Autism and a mother with Alzheimer’s already
puts me at super high risk alone. I try to exercise as much as possible, by
walking, riding my bike, and playing with my boys. Being in the warm sunshine
really boosts my mood and helps me fight those blues away. When I am at my
breaking part, my best therapy is to completely let it all out with my best
friend. Lucky for me, she is a psychologist and the benefits of just talking
over my problems are extremely therapeutic. If you cannot chase away the blues with
exercise and talking it over with a friend, you may need to speak with a
doctor. I have been pretty lucky and although experienced some really low
points, kept my depression at bay through my faith, friendships, and family. Do
you have depression or occasional get the blues? What helps you feel better?
The Power of Lemons...
Being a southern gal, a cup of "sweet" tea, and I do mean sugary sweat tea, is not complete without a lemon slice. It's a staple here in South Carolina and in the south in general. Lemons add flavoring and brilliant color to just about
any refreshing drink. Lemons are also
used for marinades, such as with fish and to tenderize meats, and of course in
making lemonade! Lemons are believed to
be originated in Southern India and while there are many varieties, only two different types, Lisbon and Eureka
exist. Christopher Columbus introduced
America to lemons in 1493, by giving us lemon seeds. Lemon is actually a
powerful fruit, a mood boosting fruit, with greater benefits than I could have
imagined. As I began reading about
lemons, I was intrigued by their beneficial properties. I discovered ways to
incorporate lemons into more than just a glass of sweat tea. Have you ever
tried lemon essential oil? It is known for its mood boosting properties especially. A few drops of lemon essential oil can aid in
all natural stress reducing properties for tired mom’s like me! For optimal
health and possibly much, much more this super fruit contains low ph levels giving
it antibacterial properties. I could
certainly use not only a mood booster, but any jump start to my overall health
and immune system as a busy mommy today.
Besides their culinary benefits, lemons are used in some
surprising ways, that I never thought of!
Did you know that a halved lemon is used as a finger moistener for those
counting large amounts of bills, such as tellers? Did you know it’s also an insecticide? Yes, lemons are an all natural way of warding
off pesty insects! This fruit also
boasts medicinal properties that have been used for centuries. Lemons naturally
have low ph levels giving it antibacterial properties. During the 1700’s, when cases
of scurvy attacked the men of the high seas, doses of vitamin C and lemon juice were
given to get these men better.
Barney: Movie Pack 3-DVD Set Review
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Looking for quality movie time with the kids at a great price? Barney™ has a tee-rific deal for you! For the first time ever, enjoy three Barney movies filled with fun, friends, music and more with the Barney: Movie Pack 3-DVD Set, arriving February 14, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. It’s a three-DVD movie adventure with Barney and his playground friends as they travel to the Rainforest, learn the ABCs and take a vacation to exotic lands all for an incredible low price of $19.98.
Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television and through digital media, live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy® award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and Sprout®. From a super safari to exploration of the animal kingdom to exciting vacation destinations, Barney and his pals deliver a dino-mite time with every viewing!
Included:
Barney: Jungle Friends
Grab your safari hat and join your best friends, Barney, BJ™, and Baby Bop™ as they laugh, dance and sing through an enchanted rainforest and learn about all of the amazing animals, plants and insects that call the rainforest their home. Watch and learn as kids play with monkeys, collect butterflies and search for the Higgledy Piggledy Pear Tree in this super-dee-duper tale of friendship and fun!
DVD Bonus Features:
• Barney’s Animal Safari Match Game
• Earth Friendly Activities: “Let’s Make Animal Puppets” and “Grow Your Own Garden”
Barney: Animal ABC’s
BJ, Baby Bop and Riff™ have gathered alphabet blocks for a fun game of…. what? They wonder what game they can play with the blocks. When Megan’s dog, Gracie, picks up the D block, Barney comments that she’s a very smart dog, because D is for dog! He suggests a game of finding an animal for each letter of the alphabet, and everyone is excited to give it a try. During the game, the kids and dinos have fun coming up with animals, but BJ has a hard time with the letters, W, X, Y and Z. In the end, an animal is found for every letter, even though they have to use a make-believe animal for the letter U; Unicorn!
Barney: Let’s Go On Vacation
Pack your bags with Barney & Friends™ and come along for a musical adventure and a whole new world of fun! From exotic new foods to exciting new friends, the trip turns into a singing and dancing celebration. The gang quickly learns that the things that matter most -- like family and friends -- are the same all over the world. Don’t miss a magical minute!
DVD Bonus Features:
• Pack A Suitcase With Barney
• Barney’s Travel Checklist
• 3 Spanish Sing-Alongs: “Bombachio” (“Mr. Knickerbocker”), “Si Las Gotas do Lluvia” (“If All The Raindrops”) and “Te Quiero Yo” (“I Love You”)
Barney is a household favorite among my boys! We love Barney's adventures and lessons through song and dance. I have been working on practicing the alphabet with my youngest and the "Animal ABC's"DVD was ideal for getting him excited about learning! We loved all episodes and have watched them quite a few times now. I would recommend this collection for your little one!
Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up DVD Review & Giveaway(Ends on March 27th)
Synopsis:
Barney™ shows how to make cleaning fun; from painting the caboose, to washing windows, to putting away toys! See Riff™ learn new tricks when his litterbot leaves him in a heap of a mess. All the friends help BJ out of a big spill, and they work together to host a fancy tea party. Everything’s better with friends, and when teamwork helps with clean-work, the world sparkles and shines!
Episodes include:
- “Litterbot”
- “All Aboard!”
- “The Nature of Things”
- “Clean Up Time” Game
- “Clean Up, Do Our Share” Music Video
- “Clean Up, Clean Up” Karaoke Song
- “Glad To Be Me” Bonus Episode
Buy It: For this DVD title and more, visit the Barney website. Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up! will be available everywhere Barney DVD’s are sold on March 6, 2012!
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess Review and Giveaway(Ends on March 27th)
Release Date: March 6, 2012
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Once upon a time there was a graceful mouseling ballerina who loved to dance, and put on magical performances with her friends. Her royal mouse-ness is back doing what she does best – charming and entertaining aspiring young dancers – in Angelina Ballerina™: Ballerina Princess, a new, five-episode collection on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand March 6, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Leap into the fun as everyone’s favorite dancing mouseling tracks a mysterious tutu, learns that every role is important, uses creativity and dance to tell a story and more!
SYNOPSIS
Join Angelina Ballerina and her friends for enchanting adventures filled with princesses, princes, kings and queens. Dancing their way through Chipping Cheddar, Angelina encounters a bad fairy, uncovers a Cinderella-like mystery, treats the king and queen to a regal performance and brings an epic tale to life on stage! With secrets, spells, dance and celebrations, it’s a royally good time for all!
Episodes:
- “Angelina’s Big Part”
- “Angelina and Polly’s Two Hour Show”
- “Angelina’s Fancy Tutu”
- “Angelina and the Carnival”
- “Angelina’s Indian Lunchtime”
Angelina’s Stupendous Dress Up Game
Angelina is always a favorite with my little nieces! This title is no exception and entertained our little ones in the short but Cinderella like tale. I always enjoy Angelina Ballerina and her many adventures!
BUY IT:
Purchase your copy of Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess DVD
at Amazon.com for $10.99.
*Enter to win a copy of Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess DVD below. Please read all the rules before entering. Open to US residents, 18 and over who have not previously one this title. *
Phineas and Ferb Live! in Greenville, SC at the #Bi-lo Center March 25th
This calls for an OMG! If you are the parent of a child aged- well anything - you know how awesome Phineas and Ferb is!
Well news is that they are coming to town!!
The Greatest live tour ever by Phineas and Ferb is coming to the Greenville Bilo Center! You can check the list to see of they are coming to your town!
WHEN: March 25th- at 1 pm and 4 pm
WHERE: Everywhere! South Carolina mamas can enjoy the show at the Bilo Center!
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or through the Bilo Center website.
Or you could WIN them!!! We are giving away a family 4 pack of tickets and a few plush toys!!
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