The plumber paid us a visit a few weeks ago to work on the kitchen sink. When the job was done, he made his way through the living room on his way to the front door. He stopped, did a double take and looked down at the floor. "Are your kids playing with bottle caps?" he asked in disbelief. "Yes," I replied. "I mean, who needs toys anyway?" The plumber laughed and squatted next to the boys in a very congenial manner so he could get a closer look at the proceedings. My two oldest boys Continue Reading
How to Treat Croup Attacks at Home
A croupy cough is very distinct; many parents say it sounds like a barking seal. Along with the cough, children often breathe very noisily, or may experience stridor. And because croup causes the throat and windpipe to become inflamed and swollen, little ones with croup often get scared and panicky. In the middle of her coughing attacks, our daughter Catherine would tell us "I can't breathe!" or "I can't swallow!" Sometimes, the coughing was so violent, she would throw up. Catherine is Continue Reading
Should You Wait to Use Cloth Diapers Until a Newborn is Older?
Although I've been cloth diapering since 2008, I didn't use them on a newborn until 2012. Why? Here are the reasons I chose to use disposables for the first few months: Meconium staining: I was worried about that black newborn "tar" poo staining newborn diapers. But guess what? The meconium isn't any worse than the yellow poo. None of Erik's newborn diapers were discolored by meconium; it rinsed out very well and any lingering discoloration was easily sunned out. But if, even after reading Continue Reading
Save Money on School Books by Renting
Thank you to CampusBookRentals for sponsoring this post! Whether you are gearing up to send someone to college this fall, or are a homeschooling mother trying to get a curriculum together, the high cost of textbooks can be a real challenge. When I was in school, it was frustrating to buy an expensive book that was needed for just one course. Now that I'm teaching my own children at home, we need books from time to time that I am hesitant to buy because of the high price tag. That's why the Continue Reading
The Nuby Step Stool is Built to Last
A stool is prety much a must-have in our house. There's always something that one of our toddlers needs to reach, and even the older children find it handy once in a while. Nuby's step stools have three essential things that I look for in a good stool: safe and sturdy construction, lightweight and attractive. Our Nuby Step Stool sits solidly on the floor and never slides around, thanks to the four wide legs with rubber bottoms. It's actually rated to hold up to 800 pounds. Wow! I even used it Continue Reading
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