How to Plan Health Family Meals on a Tight Budget

March 21, 2013 by 1 Comment

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Feeding a family can be expensive. Moreover, making sure that your family is making healthy eating habits can be even more expensive. And you don’t want to keep going out to dinner, because that can quickly add up. So the question becomes: how do you plan healthy family meals with out breaking the bank? Well, it is easier than you think. There are a lot of ways that you plan mealtime with a number of healthier options by following a few of the following steps. Any family, with enough creativity and a penny-pinching mindset, can plan healthy family meals on a tight budget.

  1. One of the best ways to save big on family meals is to purchase in bulk. There are a number of ways that you can purchase fresh fruits and fresh vegetables directly from farms that cost drastically less than supermarkets. Usually, if you have a large family, buying a few pounds here and there of vegetables and fruit can start to add up. Buy from farms and your family can eat healthier without spending a fortune at the super market.
  2. There are also a number of ways to organize clean eating meal plans by not spending [Read more…]
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Mobi DualScan Ultra Talking Ear and Forehead Thermometer Review

March 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Mobi dualscan ultra thermometer

 

I was lucky enough to be able to review the Mobi Dual Scan Ultra Talking Ear and Forehead Thermometer. I’m sure that everyone knows how hard it can be to get any child to sit still, let alone a child that is sick. I was so happy to be able to review this Thermometer.

About the Talking Ear and Forehead Thermometer:

The Talking Thermometer and Pulse Meter combo provide quick and convenient monitoring of your whole family’s health and wellness. There are dual temperature reading methods (ear & Forehead). The Thermometer actually speaks and displays read-outs in Fahrenheit or Celsius, and it quickly displays your heart rate with a simple fingertip reading.

  • Accurate Reading in Seconds
  • Date & Time Display
  • Diagnostic Fever Indicator
  • Room Temperature Display
  • Built-in Mini Flashlight
  • Sequential Memory Function–for previous [Read more…]
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The Snugg Ipad Protective Case Review

March 11, 2013 by 1 Comment


Snugg

 

As I have already shared, we recently got the iPad 4 for our family. I must admit that I have enjoyed trying some new cases and accessories for it.

I was lucky enough to be able to try the Snugg iPad 4 Case in Red.

About the Case:

  • Easy access to the charger, headphone socket and volume buttons.
  • It has a nice leather finish with a soft interior
  • Integrated strap, stand, and stylus pen loop.
  • Also comes with a lifetime guarantee.

The Snugg Case

My Thoughts:

I have been extremely impressed with my new iPad case. The case has a strong magnetic closure, so [Read more…]

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How Much Television Should Your Kids Be Allowed to Watch?

March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

For children, watching too much television can be a double-edged sword. With staggering levels of childhood obesity and budget cuts at schools, that are effectively eliminating physical education classes, TV can only add to your children’s inactivity that cause these problems in the first place. Moreover, the more television your children watch will also expose them to commercials for unhealthy foods, further fueling the dilemma. This leaves many parents to the rescue, to set the necessary guidelines and boundaries as to how much time they can spend in front of the television. But how much television should your kids be allowed to watch?

limit tv timeMany doctors and researchers say that the amount of time your children are watching television should not be limited to only the TV. When you are trying to determine how much time they should be watching television you should also measure the time in front of other screens, like tablets, video games and personal computers. Many doctors say that children between the ages of 2 and 12 should only spend about 2 hours a day in from of any type of screen. They also say that children under 2 should not be allowed in from of any screen at all.

Today, children spend 20% longer in front of televisions than they did 10 years ago. On average, children spend about 4 hours and 49 minutes per day in from of the television – way above the [Read more…]

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The ONLY Pregnancy App for Dads–and Their Wives! ”Mr. Dad on Pregnancy”

March 7, 2013 by 1 Comment

My friend and Parent’s at Play co-author, Armin Brott, debuted his new app, “Mr. Dad on Pregnancy” (based on his bestselling book, The Expectant Father), this past week. It’s engaging, informative, and a lot of fun. Plus, it’s the only app out there specifically aimed at dads (and those who love them). It’s a great resource for moms- plus, as we all know- men speak another language. Let Armin deal with your husband- you have enough to handle right now, don’t you? 🙂

Mr. DadTell your husband, brothers, friends, [Read more…]

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Simple and Effective Fitness Tips for Busy Moms

March 7, 2013 by 1 Comment

Until you become a mom yourself, you can’t know how much work goes into caring for children.
Even with a single child in the house you have a full-time job on your hands. And if you think waking up
every two hours to feed an infant is rough, just wait until you’re chasing a rambunctious toddler around
who is trying to climb everything in sight, stick foreign objects into sockets, and run off to explore every
dust mote when you’re not looking. Now double or triple that scenario and you can easily see why
moms get so harried. As a result, the average mom may have some trouble figuring out how to get in a
workout routine, whether she works, stays home, or works from home. But there are ways for even the
busiest moms to find time for fitness. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

You can probably agree that you have a list of priorities in place that goes something like this: family,
job, household maintenance/errands, and possibly sleep. Somehow you also manage to squeeze in
time with extended family and friends, and you still try to shower and make yourself presentable on a
daily basis (although some days it just ain’t happening). In other words, you devote your time to specific
purposes. So why can’t you square away some time for fitness? The [Read more…]

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Acupressure For Fertility – DVD

March 6, 2013 by 1 Comment

Fertility is a touchy subject for some. When a couple is having trouble conceiving, fingers are sometimes pointed and feelings are hurt, but that’s not super helpful or productive.

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Acupressure For Fertility is a new DVD that can help increase fertility with an acupressure regime as well as suggested changes to diet and lifestyle to further increase fertility. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but without the needs and with more physical contact. By applying pressure to certain areas of the body, including hands, feet , ears [Read more…]

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5 Tips for Building a Good Relationship With Your Child

March 3, 2013 by 1 Comment

Pediatricians are important figures in the lives of parents and children alike, and it’s important to build a good relationship with your child’s doctor. Children often need frequent medical attention, and parents have an equally urgent need for reassurance that their children are healthy. Build a strong relationship with your child’s pediatrician by following these helpful guidelines, and make parenthood the happiest time of your life.

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  1. Know When to Worry
    Understand that pediatricians hold a unique place in the world. They are the people who receive endless phone calls from panicking parents whose children are, more often than not, perfectly healthy. If you have minor concerns about your child’s health, call during your pediatrician’s preferred phone-in times or send an email. Reserve your emergency phone calls for actual emergencies, and your child’s pediatrician is certain to be appreciative. It’s natural to be concerned for your child, but try to remain level-headed at the same time.
  2. Be Specific About Symptoms
    When you talk to your child’s doctor, be as specific and explicit as possible. General and vague descriptions are of no help to a doctor who is trying to diagnose your child. Keep track of symptoms and write them down if possible. Record fever temperatures. [Read more…]
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