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Inspirational Mom Jonelle Krier of Assessables
You know when you come across a product and think “why didn’t I think of that” or “why didn’t someone think of this sooner?” is what I thought when I saw the Assessables Umbilical Bodysuit that Registered Nurse Jonelle Krier invented. Her company is a 2012 HuggiesMom Inspired Grant and she tells us more about why she created this important piece of clothing every mother should be given at the hospital to take home with them. I love her story as it shows that she saw a need for a product that parents could use for their newborn and took the steps to make it happen. Tell us how you…
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Penelope Facebook Party: March 20th
Penelope is celebrating 4,000 Likes on Facebook with a big party where loads of goodies from the treasure chest will be handed out. Who: Penelope the Purple Pirate What: 4,000 Likes Facebook Party where we will have codes, gift cards and other treasure to hand out to the participants! When: March 20th at 5pm PST What: Facebook Party. Just go to this link the night of the party and join in the fun! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Penelope-the-Purple-Pirate/184530521575620?ref=hl#!/events/166507923503086/?context=create Make sure to refresh often so you can see the latest posts. OUR SPONSORS: Nina Lim of Super Harry and Other Tales: is providing codes to Henrietta is Hungry www.ninalim.com https://www.facebook.com/SuperHarrysRottenLuck https://twitter.com/#!/NinaLim08 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/henrietta-is-hungry-hd/id572431382?mt=8 Cary Snowden…
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Family: Enjoy a Leprechaun Hunt on St. Patrick’s Day
Create Your Own Leprechaun Hunt: St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate all things green which includes leprechauns. Last year my daughter’s pre-school teacher had used washable green paint and put little footprints around the classroom. When the kids arrived at school, they couldn’t believe that a little leprechaun had visited their school during the night. She explained that he was a bit naughty as he messed the room up – turning over chairs, leaving some papers on the floor, footprints on the floor – but he also left some gold chocolate coins for them. This year we plan to do a Leprechaun Hunt in our neighborhood and…
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Money: Save by Cutting Corners
Children have a wide range of needs. The problem that parents might face is finding the funds to pay for the needs of the entire family while also putting aside a little extra for emergencies, college and retirement. By following a few money saving tips, parents can reduce the expenses and provide a great lifestyle for the present. Buy a Used Car Buying a new car is not the best way to handle personal finances or the financial needs of a family. According to DaveRamsey.com, the average new car costs around $26,000 and the interest rate on that new car averages 9.6 percent. That means a new car will…
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Cherry Almond Granola (or Baked Muesli)
A Mom’s Quest for a Healthy Breakfast: On my quest to better health for my family, I have tried to stop buying boxed cereals. Good bye Raisin Bran, Honey Bunches, and Cheerios. You served us well for the past 11 years. Sure, you’re convenient, but now that I’m older and wiser I’ve come to the realization that I can do better. Let’s face it…you’re processed. And what about all that sugar? It would be great if my kids liked steel-cut oatmeal, but I missed that boat. It’s hard to convert a kid that has been brought up on the sweet instant kind. So what else is there to serve…
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The Lost Art of Classic Jazz
When you think of jazz, most of us conjure up the smooth sounds of Kenny G, possibly Ray Charles and his woeful blues, or maybe the sultry tones of Diana Krall. But there are entire genres of jazz—styles that are important to our Nation’s history—that are unheard of by new generations of music fans. The classic styles of Dixieland, ragtime and stride are virtually lost to young listeners who aren’t being exposed to the “party music” that played during the 1890s to 1930s. From the age of 13, my father has been a classic jazz junkie so I grew up listening to this music. Blaring from our hi fi…
