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Homemade baby food just got about as easy as it gets
Homemade baby food is one of those things that a lot of parents consider--but the thought can be daunting. Regardless, there comes a time in every baby's life when it's clear that it's time to introduce solids and you'll have to make the decision.
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It's a toddler's world after all
I've read enough expert-y books about how to deal with toddlers to know that the only way to really remain sane through those challenging years is to laugh it off. And that's exactly what this new hilarious book had me doing.
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Poems for new parents that even the sleep-deprived can enjoy.
I say we all need more poetry in our lives. I've just discovered a lovingly put-together, eclectic collection of poems that any literary parent will want to take a look at.
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How Boys + Books = BFFs
Pam Allyn knows books, and she knows boys; she also knows, as a literacy expert, that for a variety of reasons, our boys are more vulnerable to being left behind academically if they're not proficient readers. In her book Best Books for Boys, Allyn shares her recommendations for cool books to get boys reading.
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Cinderella Ate My Daughter - so what are we going to do about it?
If you have daughters, if you know daughters, if you have ever bought a single Disney Princess gift for someone else's daughters, you simply must read this book.
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Moleskine at Target. Be still this journal addict's heart.
I'm a self-professed journal addict, which means I often feel as though there will be a sudden shortage and I must buy all of them just in case. (You fellow journal addicts know what I mean.) But I only have an eye for cool journals that won't completely bust my budget, which is why I'm so excited about the new Moleskine line for Target.
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Hey kids - Go play outside!
Here in Atlanta the weather has been nice since the beginning of March, which means my kids have already exhausted two boxes of sidewalk chalk. When I spied this book of outdoor activities for kids at the Mom 2.0 Summit last week, I knew I had to pick it up.
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The Children's Choice Book Awards--One award show you don't have to stay up until midnight for.
Here's something we love: Now through April 29, you and your little ones can cast votes for the finalists in the Children's Choice Book Awards. What a cool way to get your kid involved in picking new titles to grab from the library.
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A world without fish? Say it isn't so.
Just in time for Earth Day (this April 22), World Without Fish weaves together all the intricate threads --biology, climate, culture, economics, evolution, food, history, and politic -- that together makes up the rich tapestry of our world. And it does so with fish.
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The Happiest Mom: 10 Secrets to Enjoying Motherhood. (Which are no longer secrets.)
I've been a long time reader of Meagan Francis' blog The Happiest Mom, not only because any mom of five who can string together coherent sentences has my utter respect, but because her straightforward, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to motherhood is refreshing.
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Undecorate my house, please!
My heart skips a beat when a new shelter magazine arrives in the mail, but ten minutes of flipping through the pages usually leaves me wanting more.
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