Health & Safety

According to an ancient Chinese proverb,  "To attain knowledge add something every day, to attain wisdom remove something every day." In the spirit of the topic, I will be concise.  If you

I bet there are only a handful of parents that have avoided the all too common diaper rash, but if you are not one of the lucky few, I have a few tips for you that will get you through the diaper stage.  Make

There is nothing like reading an inspirational quote when you are stressed, or feeling a little down.  Today was one of those days, and I turned to this site to search for something to make me feel better

This is a great site for getting cash back for diaper purchases.  You can get $1 back per pack  The Caregivers Marketplace™ is the nation's first cash back program for anyone who gives

Many of you have read about the food poisoning of many infants in China due to tainted milk.  As I write this there are now tainted eggs being pulled off of shelves in Hong Kong.  But for

Cough, cough, cough...that is the sound that wakes me up and keeps me up in the middle of the night...and it is coming from my little guys.  Whether it's their allergies or a cold, it seems those coughs

This article provides a great list of suggestions that help eliminate calories without sacrificing your meals.  You can reduce your calories by 100, 250 and more with small tweaks

Women often spend a lot of time and thought focused on becoming pregnant, being pregnant, and their precious new bundle of joy, but many of them often don't give a whole lot of thought to their labor and delivery

A new ebook entitled; M.O.M.S. (Mom-on-Mom-Support) GUIDE:Eating to Survive the First Years of Motherhood looks great for the first-time mom or fourth.  The easy tips and recipes all in a quick format

We've been storing our flammable paints and substances in our basement YIKES!  This is very dangerous as they were near our hot water heater.  We've decided to move all that potentially dangerous

I have a number of friends who have children with severe food allergies and they all swear by this Food Allergy Network site.  It's sort of like a Tipspoke for families dealing with severe food allergies.  

This splinter removal technique works like a charm! Cut a small sliver of a white potato.  Place it on the splinter.  Wrap a bandage over the potato to keep it in place.  Let it remain on the splinter

My 2 1/2 yr old tested positive for peanut allergies and luckily she attends an already peanut free preschool.  However thinking ahead to bday parties, regular outings etc....I was looking for items to help

The other day I read an article in AARP magazine about a woman with a suspicious mole who could not get in to see any dermatologist in her area for months. By the time she was seen, she found that not only was the

Medical benefits that can save you up to 50%. Its not insurance, so anyone can be covered. They have Health and Dental savings, that include cosmetic surgery, primary care, specialty, hospital advocacy and more

I've noticed that as I've gotten older that I often forget things, i.e., where I put my keys, or I walk into a room and for a second I can't remember why I went there. Sometimes, to make sure I don't

Excellent Dental Benefits. Save up to 80% on Dental. No limits on visits, services or age. Orthodontics included, cosmetic Dentistry included, all specialists included, no waiting period, no paperwork, Instant savings

The Bar Method is a newly created exercise system that can make your body lean, firm, and sculpted. The workout will help you burn fat and increase stamina. The class is an hour long and includes eight or nine strengthening

I've recently needed to take part in the Safe and Well list through the American Red Cross. It's a listing of people that register with the American Red Cross to alert loved ones that they are safely out

This company is fantastic. The Kimmie Cares doll is a soft, washable doll with two removable wigs and a scarf, and she comes with a book for moms to use when explaining their cancer to their kids. The doll comes

I know most of us have heard that a "spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" - well let me tell you that it works! When my baby girl was born the hospital gave us a syrupy solution to help ease

Hello Everyone, Please visit our website for important information on the importance of Expanded New Born Screening.  (You can view the video there).  This test is not mandated in many states including

This article explains the high cost of glasses and contact lenses, and gives ideas on how to reduce the cost. From the article: "Millions of individuals wear corrective lenses, whether for distance or close-up

It is important what we put on and in our bodies and the environment. You can learn more about the ingredients in your cosmetics, household cleaners and baby products, by visiting the website. They have a large

I found this website to be very easy to navigate and to the point with information.  I also like that they have 3 different websites to choose from off the main page  - one for Parents, one

Here is a series of DVDs and other products from John Walsh, founder of the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They are meant to teach children to be safe "out in the world" without scaring them

My poor little baby had a terrible diaper rash and I felt so bad for her as it looked awful! We had received Bordeaux's Butt Paste for our baby shower and heard that it's a little miracle in a jar-it is!

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the first of the season and we had Spring Fever.  The whole family was outside enjoying the day.  We began to clean-up the yard and the house was airing out from a

It's summertime and we hope everyone is using sunscreen or sunblock. However, one study says that many sunscreens contain unsafe chemicals and do not provide adequate protection. Read this article to understand

UnderJams are new protection for your bed wetter, which hide completely under pajamas and eliminate the embarrassment of having to wear night time protection. They are made by the makers of Pampers, and are available

There are many home medical tests available, but which ones are trustworthy? Good Morning America investigated some of them, and the results are in this article. From the article:  "Most of these home

I just adore when I get my Acacia Catolog in the mail, it's never too soon.  Acacia focuses on Body, Spirit and Home items and touch the soul.  I enjoy the yoga videos, jewelry, funky home decor

Keep Moving is a practical program for people who suffer from arthritis. The program was designed to help reduce arthritis pain and improve strength and flexibility. It uses easy steps, which includes

Do your kids, students or patients have allergies? Claritin has offers free booklets to help kids learn about allergies. You can choose from indoor or seasonal allergies. I have seasonal allergies and they are

No its not liposuction! This WEBMD article features some easy ways you can incorporate tummy trimming into your daily activites....such as vacuuming, sweeping and even gardening! There are also some tips on which

    Everyone deals with stress.  Parents have their children.  Adults have jobs and students have their exams.  However, stress doesn’t have to take over ones life.   

Now that pool weather is upon us I am reminded of my favorite sunscreen.  And whenever I use it people at the pool always comment "Wow - that's so easy!".  It's Coppertone Sport Spray. 

Patching can be stressful for both kids and their parents.  This site offers creative, cute eye patches that ease the process by providing kids with something fun to wear.  These cloth patches

If you've noticed that your arms and upper body are lacking in tone or strength you can improve them even if you feel you don't have time or energy for yourself.  It's

Regardless of your running level, if you are interested in improving your running this book provides excellent training programs for 5Ks up to marathons.  I have found that it is much more interesting to run

This website and magazine might be known to some of you who have ADD in your family, but it is new to me. The website has a wealth of resources and articles, from Just Diagnosed to Expert of the Month, to Parenting

This is a great article that I came across on Msn.com. The article lists 10 foods that help build strong bones. Some of them such as bananas, dried plums, bok choy, etc. personally had surprised me. I wasn't

OK, I know this is weird, but I've always loved bandaids. I always buy the unusual ones, and at school I spend my own money to keep unique bandaids in my classroom. Right now, the kids (middle school, mind you)

According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, “eighty-five percent of bicyclists killed in 2003 reportedly weren't wearing helmets.”  Get one for your child and make it fun!  You can

With gas prices soaring the way they are it's a great time to incorporate more walking into our daily lives - both for better health and less time at the gas pump.  I found several great ideas in

Apple cider vinegar is an acidic type of solution produced by fermenting apples. It's great for salad dressings, but lately it's being explored to help shed pounds. Supposedly, the combination of the

We all know green tea is soothing and a great warm drink to have any time of day. But did you know it has many health benefits, too? It has an array of antioxidant properties and some say can ward off diseases like

We have used this product for years. It used to be called Rhuligel.  It is absolutely terrific at stopping the itching of mosquito bites and rashes (like poison ivy and such).   Band Aid recently

"I'm only 28 years old and my hair is thinning!" says my girlfriend and in fact since high school it was obvious. Hair loss for women can happen for many reasons-hormonal changes due to pregnancy

Set up a feng shui-friendly home office, or desk area at work, to enjoy the positive energy that's out there. By incorporating elements from the Ancient Chinese philosophy, you can attract good luck and have