According to the American Pregnancy Association a doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical and informational support to the mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. The doula?s purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable a…

It?s no secret that monograms have been around for a long time. In the past, they were a design detail that many people thought of as a Southern trend. Those days are long gone as people all over have caught on, and they are now a popular accent in home decor. There are so many fabulous ways to add …

Camp was never an option for me when I was growing up in Canada. As early as I can remember I was shipped off to my grandparents? cottage from the last day of school until Labor Day. I spent the lazy days of summer with two old people, a row boat and a big river. And I felt lucky.
Since moving to t…

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Fruits or veggies first? Bland or flavorful? And how will I know when my baby’s ready? You probably have lots of questions about starting solid foods. Discover the 10 best foods for babies, tips for buying feeding supplies, and ? for the DIYers ? how to make baby food at home. Plus, find out when yo…

Easter is this weekend! Can you believe it? This year is flying by. We love to get all festive with our food, and it doesn?t take much to make a simple breakfast a special one. I?ve gathered everything ?bunny?, both breakfast and brunch, to help you put a smile on your little one?s face. But I think…

One cherry ripe ball is never enough. These mouth watering little beauties are great for gifts in a box or jar, or just because?. you?re drooling. Hide in the laundry and eat them all before your kids do.
Thanks to BellyBelly forum member, Telly Tubby, for bringing this recipe to attention in 2010 …

Psychologist Susan Bartell: The biggest self-esteem mistake that parents can make is to overpraise their child and underpraise their child ? and not to praise in a specific way.
So, for example, rather than telling your child, “You’re great, you’re wonderful, you’re fantastic,” what you want to say …

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When you find out you’re pregnant in the middle of Winter, it’s almost impossible to imagine going through a Summer pregnancy. Mamas-to-be can get hot, hot, hot, due to extra blood flow causing higher-than-normal body temperatures, in addition to the extra pounds they are packing. Add 90-degree temp…