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Spring is coming! Weather will be warming up, flowers will be budding, and lots of pregnant bellies are getting ready to pop! When those new babies arrive, there are many traditional ways to welcome. Maybe you received flowers, cards, balloons, or new blankets and clothes. However, it is always nice to think outside the box and give those new moms and their bundles a memorable and useful gift that shows your love and joy. Here are three, unique ways to welcome baby (with a chance to WIN one of them below!) 1. Fill the Fridge and Pantry In those first few weeks back home, moms are worried about taking care of their newborn and themselves (and most likely other children.) Dad...

The holidays are here, which means time for family, friends, and unfortunately, cold and flu season. As a mom, I know how unpleasant winter time ailments can be, both for the child and the mom. Here are a couple common questions I get from moms all the time:  “How long is my child contagious?" and "How can I prevent them from getting sick?” The answer isn’t always clear cut, but below are a few guidelines as to when you may need to postpone your holiday play date.  Your child can instead focus on sharing toys and not germs. The Flu Influenza is a common nuisance this time of year. If your child is diagnosed with the flu, he can easily spread it to others....

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Indie Plate, a local grocery delivery service.  We proudly stand behind their product and the ideas presented in this post.   "Breakfast is the most important meal of your day" - this is a saying that is often echoed by everyone around us. But with kids and work and a generally busy schedule, who has the time in the morning to cook up a lavish breakfast? What can you do as a busy mom who wants to feed their family a delicious breakfast, but just can't find the time or the energy in the morning to hit the kitchen? Like we, at IndiePlate, always say - "We don't just want to be known as a...

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Indie Plate, our local grocery delivery service.  We proudly stand behind their product and the ideas presented in this post.   Here at IndiePlate, when we have our daily meetings to discuss what new products go on our Fresh Market at www.indieplate.com, there is one question we always ask ourselves - how can we make our customers' lives easier without compromising on health and quality of life. Around the end of August, in one of our meetings, it became obvious to us that with school and work starting in September, and football season getting into high gear, time will be of the essence for all #IndiePendents. All throughout the summer, What's Cookin' Wednesdays have focused on...

  With Little Pnuts we hope to get children back into imagination, creativity, and play. We want children to get up off the couch, step from behind a computer, turn off the television, and find accomplishment in playtime. What is Little PNuts? Little Pnuts is a unique subscription toy company that sends special deliveries of eco-friendly, sustainable, natural & organic toys, to arrive on your doorstep! You choose the age range of your child, give a little information about his/her gender and birthdate, choose a subscription service, and then enjoy for years to come! (We also love that this company is based right in New Orleans!) You will receive 4 quarterly special deliveries each containing 3-5 toys.  The toys that your child receives in each...