Archive for November, 2008
You have selected your toddler’s first bike. It is a sweet sassy little number complete with racing stripes and a bell. It is only 18 inches off of the ground. After the frenzied research and purchase is complete don’t be tempted to think your job is done. Dreams of Christmas morning watching your child run to the toddler bike are incomplete unless your toddler is properly equipped with a helmet and other safety gear.
November 30th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
There are many different ways to celebrate the holiday Christmas around the world. Whether you are in Asia, Europe, The United States or Australia, each group has their similarities and differences when it comes down to Christmas activities and the way the holiday is celebrated.
November 29th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
There are many beliefs and traditions behind the twelve days of Christmas. Many people are confused as to when this holiday period is celebrated. Some people believe that the holiday consists of the 12 days prior to Christmas (part of Advent). In fact, it actually consists of the 12 days after Christmas.
November 29th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
Creating your online baby book is a unique and fun task. But as a new parent, everything is new to you. Many parents are confused on what to put in the scrapbook. Only you can determine which memories of your little on should be captured, but I can offer you some advice based on my experience.
November 28th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
Holiday Shopping Diva here with another dose of sanity to add to your holiday shopping excursions this year. One of the most difficult things about the whole holiday gift giving process is that even with the best-laid plans there is always a hitch. Sometimes this is a minor set back that can easily be rectified, other times it is not so minor.
November 28th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
While the first six months of the year carry many pastel-colored flowers, beginning July, bright colors become the most common. Summer brings more joy and color into the picture and fall follows summer with intensity and power.
November 27th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
Having had children of my own I have experienced a lot of equipment and accessories intended to make caring for babies just a little easier. If I had to do it all over again and was told I could only have one piece of baby equipment, without hesitation, I would choose a baby sling.
November 25th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
Flowers add a special touch to any event, especially celebrations like baby showers. While some choose a type of flower to match a color scheme, others like to use the baby’s predicted birth month flower, or even the flower of the month in which the baby shower will be held. Whether you decide on flowers according to the baby’s birth date, or simply pick the ones that you love the most, this article will break down the significance of each month’s flower.
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
The art of giving baby shower gifts is all about creativity and individuality this year. Although there are many gifts that are suitable for both baby boys and girls, there are some items that make particularly great presents specifically for each gender. This article will offer some clever ideas that are perfect for any new baby boy shower.
November 24th, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments
Start your Mississippi tour with a range of visits to ghostly haunts such as the Ghosts and Legends tour in Columbus or the “Candlelight Ghost Tour during Halloween Week in Vicksburg. This should give you something to think about as you make a change in the direction of your tour to stop over in Noxubee and see the jail that was built in 1907. This three-storied brick structure was built in the Romanesque style of architecture. It was used as a place of incarceration for seventy years before being abandoned. Then it was restored and entered into the National Register of Historic Places and declared a Mississippi Landmark. Then maybe you want to go on to Aberdeen where you can visit the Magnolia mansion which was built in 1850 as a stunning example of antebellum architecture. The mansion showcases an exquisite mahogany staircase and period furnishings for you to enjoy.
November 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Parenting | No Comments