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Clean With Steam

We live in a hi-tech world. And using traditional supermarket cleaning products is akin to using smoke signals instead of cell phones. In fact, in your war on dirt and germs, you are likely making things worse if you are still using supermarket chemical cleaners. Not only do these products require scrubbing on your hands […]

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Travelling With a Baby?

Looking for some great tips on travelling with children or babies while keeping your sanity? A compilation of great tips for travelling with kids follow, because if you have an itch to see the world (like me), you don’t want to put it on hold for 18 years! General Travelling: Keep extra items for your […]

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  • Tiffany

    What a great tip! Traveling with children can be hard, but so rewarding!

    I left you a Beautiful Blogger award here:

Current Breastfeeding Guidelines

The American Academy of Pediatrics had revised its recommendations regarding breastfeeding guidelines a few years ago, and it’s very different than previous guidelines in two ways. First, accodring to current breastfeeding guidelines, it is recommended that breastfeeding take place for six months exclusively(with solids not being introduced during this time), and then continued up to […]

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  • Alicia

    I am sure hoping that breastfeeding works out better for us this time around, I will try keeping baby in our room, hoping that he doesn't snore as loud as his brother did!

The Fabulous Slow-Cooker!

Slow cookers, also known as crockpots, are one of the greatest kitchen gadgets. It allows you to make a delicious, healthy meal without actually being present, making it one of the most useful items parents can own. If you find yourself in a time-crunch often (what parent doesn’t?) and feel you have to choose between […]

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  • Monica

    I love my crockpot! I need to intentionally use it even more, since my little girl wants my attention when we all get home. She doesn’t appreciate me giving attention to supper instead!

    I look forward to more slow cooker ideas from you.

    God bless,
    Monica

  • *Mirage*

    Ah yes, the bloved crock pot… dear friend and lifesaving device of busy mothers! 😀
    And of course a new recipe to try is cause for excitement! 😀

  • kalea_kane

    Looks like an awesome recipe. I love my slow cooker. It is THE best time saver in my home!

  • Amanda

    I have an old school one that was my mom's. I am actually using it today for dinner.

    Stopping by from SITS.

  • Beeb

    I've been wanting to get a slow cooker for a long time. I love one-pot meals, and I'm always looking for easy dinners that I can throw together at the end of a long day at work & the gym. How awesome that this one has a timer in it!

  • Lady V dZine

    Love the digital clock on it! And that chicken looks YUMMY!

  • Dee@CWM

    ALthough pretty old, I just love my slow cooking. It makes the best stews, I do not know what I would do without it. Btw, yours look awesome and so much more up to date than mine.

  • Dee@CWM

    FOr some reason my 1st comment didn't show. But thnks for the review.

  • Lynsey Jones, The Party Plan Coach

    I adore my Crockpot. I make all KINDS of stuff in it – things I could not cook in a normal oven. My Crockpot is wearing out though – this one looks really nice…may be time for an upgrade! LOL

  • Shop with Me Mama

    LOVE LOVE LOVE crock pots and slow cookers! My son and daughter BROKE mine about 2 months ago and I need a new one so badly. I will have to look into this one 🙂

  • candace

    I love my slow cooker! I use it when I have to be at class in the evenings. It's easy for my husband to feed the kids…scoop and serve 😉 I love doing my pot roast in my slow cooker too..yum!

  • Tricia @Nightowlmama

    wow that one is way more techy than mine. I love my slow cooker but usually only use it during the winter. Looks like a yummy dish

  • Belinda from She Inspires

    We loved this post so it was included in our Save Time and Prepare Great Meals with Your Slow Cooker article:

    Do check it out and let us know your thoughts.

    All the best,

    Belinda

  • slow cooker

    Nice post! I like also some ideas for this type of posts. Thanks for sharing this info.

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    Your site really brought some things to light that I never would have considered before reading it. You should continue this, Im sure most people would agree youve got a gift.

Fun Things To Do With Your Baby!

Fun To Do with Babies 0-3 months: ♥ Start signing “milk” (open and close fist) and baby will eventually be able to “sign” when hungry. Try other signs as well. Around age ten months most babies will be able to sign milk, tired, and thirsty if you consistently sign to them in the previous months, […]

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