The Kerrie Show

Glo-Stick Fun With Friends (Mom Swap)

2013-05-15T19:47:00.001-05:00

Okay, rather than post the whole she-bang again, I'm going to annoyingly send you over here, where I originally wrote about this evening of fun. The pictures would not post over there, though, so you get to see them here! Let's just say I had a lot of fun at a friend's house. Her husband so kindly supervised my kids riding their bikes out in the street, and my oldest son/husband could not make it because they were at a Scout thing, unfortunately. Still, we are planning to do it again in June for Father's Day ... a dad's swap ... we have some naughty ideas, but that's another post.

Seriously, though, this is some cheap fun when you have kids, moms and dads all mixed together. Who says you can't have fun with kids around? I mean, that was my whole stinkin' childhood, people ... a bunch of 20-somethings having way too much fun while the kids messed around all over the place dancing to Sultans of Swing and Foreigner songs and the Beatles and anything else that rocked in the 70s.

Here are some pics!

I'm thinking in June we should make it super dark and put glo-sticks in the swimming pool. Or make our own glo-sticks using Mountain Dew. Wait, that's not true.

Kids and Cell Phones

2013-05-14T17:14:00.000-05:00

As parents, we want to keep our children safe, and cell phones seem to promise to do just that. But at what age does a child become responsible enough to be able to handle all that might go along with a cell phone, like texting, the Internet, minutes and charges, manners and more? And what guidelines do you need to have in place before handing over that phone?

Some parents are dead set on their pre-teen not having a cell phone. Jennifer McClure, mom of 3, makes the point, “I don’t think a pre-teen needs a cell phone. Until they or their classmates are old enough to drive, they shouldn’t be stranded anywhere, because some adult should be with them. So why would they need a cell phone?” It would seem that few elementary age children are responsible enough to be able to handle a cell phone. To combat some of the bigger problems, you can get a phone without Internet access or texting services, and it can also have set minutes and a tracking device.

Read the rest of this piece here and weigh in!

Book Review: The X by Lorena Bathey

2013-05-13T21:00:00.002-05:00

So there's this housewife, right? And she has two teen boys and a great life. She has a house and money and a nice car and whatever she wants. But her husband is getting more distant and one day he just has her served with divorce papers out of the blue.

That's when this story starts to get good. This wallflowery housewife fights back so she can get her boys back from their dad, who is brainwashing them for a reason I can't say here. I don't want to spoil all the fun.

Let's just say she hires an ex-FBI dude to teach her some moves and help her out. Then she kicks some ass.

It's a good read, a fast read. I liked it! Lorena Bathey might be the next Queen of Fiction ... I'm diving into another book of hers and will let you know how much I like that one!

I give it 4 out of 5 carrot sticks. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

12 Ideas for Cheap Summer Fun

2013-05-13T00:00:00.000-05:00

Too often summer goes so fast that before you know it the kids are back in school and schedules fill up with sports, lessons and other activities. If you’re looking for some cheap, fun activities to do with your kids during the summer, read on for a dozen ideas. Some can be done in the evening, all can be done on weekends, so whether you work full-time or have the summer off with your kids, pick and choose a few of your favorites from the list below and turn them into summer traditions!

1. Plant a garden as soon as school is out and your family will see the fruits (or vegetables!) of your labors by the end of summer. If you don’t have a backyard or much space, many vegetables can be grown in pots on a deck railing or even inside. Head to www.KidsGardening.org to get started.

2. Read all about it when you join a summer reading program, like one your local library system might offer (check www.publiclibraries.com). Other organizations that offer rewards for reading over the summer are Chuck E. Cheese’s (www.ChuckECheese.com), Scholastic (www.Scholastic.com) and Barnes and Noble (www.BarnesandNoble.com).

Please head here for 10 more ideas I do with my own family!

How I Like to Spend Mother's Day ...

2013-05-12T15:27:00.001-05:00

Subtitle: I Wasn't Sure I'd Get to be a Mom at All

Uh, yeah. I'm an ONLY child.

Here's more of a tease than you usually get on pieces I post at other places. Here's the tease, then the rest you can click on a link to get to. Enjoy your Mother's Day!

"Usually I try to be offline all day on Sundays, just to have one day off during the week so I can relax and get some things caught up on. Today being Mother's Day, the vibe is a little different, and I have more downtime than usual!

Some moms like to be gone for Mother's Day. They see it as a holiday for them and they work hard, so they need a break. Maybe they go out with friends, maybe to the spa, maybe even away for the weekend. That's fine for them. I am not jealous and wish them well.

For me, however, I like to be all up in my kids' business on Mother's Day.

I accept their homemade gifts and extra hugs. I revel in their love today. We went to church and each of my kids got me a rose afterward. I got to see my other mommy friends there (some of them, at least, as I don't just hang out with other Catholics!).

I got a quasi-nap and did not get annoyed at the whining and the kids ringing the doorbell and making noise while I tried to sleep on the couch. I enjoyed their kid noises.

You see, I am a mom. This is a title I always wanted to have, probably from the time I was born.

I was pregnant when I was 18 and something bad happened to that pregnancy ..."

Read the rest here!

KC Local Mother's Day #Giveaway: Basket o' Goodies

2013-05-11T21:23:00.001-05:00

Okay, for Mother's Day I'm doing a very special giveaway of basket of goodies! My friend Angeliina gave me all this stuff that she got at a recent baby expo, and she rocks! Be sure to check out her and her husband on the Rafflecopter. I don't care if you LIKE or follow me, just please be sure to follow Sophisticated Apparel and It's a Man's Life!

Here's what's in this fun package:

Silver Hallmark signature frame
Similac Simply Smart BPA free 4-ounce bottle
Maternity Body Treatment (5 ounce jar) by Blessed Event ... for mother
7-pack of Preggie Pops
2-ounce hand sanitizer
Bump Beautiful Maternity mini goodie bag: Preggie Pop, mini maternity body treatment, mini bottom balm, tea samples, notepad
Similac prenatal 7-pack multivitamin and mineral tablets
2 coupons for FREE (up to $9.99 value) Fast Fixin' items
Baby nail clippers with case
Ria Mar Designz bracelet (gorgeous!)
One free child admission to Wonderscope coupon (expires June 30)
Mommy Shop Boutique notepad and pen
Nuk pacifier courtesy of Buy Buy Baby
Coupons for Well Bellies & Babies; Modern Art Announcements; Sophisticated Play Apparel; Yard Art KC; Happy Chick Photography; plus biz cards and pamphlets ... this is perfect for any mom and especially for a first-timer!

GOOD LUCK! Please tell your local pals!

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And this is for my mom, who always cared enough to ask what color and consistency my poops were ...

To Allowance ... or Not to Allowance?

2013-05-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

The word “allowance” might conjure up images of trust-fund kids and seems to hint at getting paid to do nothing. Poll a few of your friends about whether or not kids should get an allowance, and you’ll hear all sorts of answers. I’ve found there are several different camps on this issue, including those who believe kids should:

1. do chores because they get a place to sleep and food to eat

2. be paid by the chore to learn the value of working for money

3. receive a set amount of money every week to do chores as needed or

4. be paid an allowance to learn how to manage money.

Read the rest of this "scintillating" piece here ;-)

Mother's Day Dilemmas Solved!

2013-05-10T18:16:00.002-05:00

1. Yes, I know I look high, but I am not; B. Aron and the kids got me a columbine plant which; 3. makes me think of my mom and Colorado!

Remember Mother’s Day before you were married? The day probably revolved around your own mom, stepmom or other mother figure. Then your mother-in-law came into the picture, and you had to really split your time every second Sunday in May. Once YOU became a mother you probably realized that juggling Mother’s Day visits (as well as your own “selfish” needs and wants) should be an Olympic event. While it’s true you can’t make everyone happy all of the time, I believe you CAN honor all the moms in your life — including yourself — every year. Here are some ideas:

Dilemma: So many moms, so little time.

Solution: Change it up. Who says Mother’s Day should only be celebrated on that specific Sunday in May? I like to have my stepmom over for dinner one night during the week leading up to Mother’s Day. Then maybe we take my mother-in-law out to dinner the night before. When Sunday rolls around, I have my mom over to hang out with us at our house for part of the day, and we make sure to serve her a special meal and shower her with cards and flowers. I get the best of both worlds on Mother’s Day: being with my own mom and being with the little ones who made ME a mom.

Click here to read the rest of this piece!

The No-Gift Birthday Party (10 Ideas)

2013-05-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

Chances are your kid will attend dozens of birthday parties over the course of the next few years. At even $10 a pop for a gift, that can really add up. Now think of all the gifts that come into your own home for birthdays and other holidays. Picture at least half of that stuff eventually going into a landfill or to charity. Talk about a bunch of wasted money! So I’m proposing a radical idea: the No-Gift Birthday Party. You’ll have a lot less clean-up, and the other parents just might thank you. Try it just once and see what you think! Here are some ideas:

1. Instead of giving your child a birthday gift or even a party, consider giving an experience. Ideas include: a trip to an indoor or outdoor amusement park, the zoo or water park.

Check out my new digs over here for the rest of the article ...

Product Review: Liquid Gold

2013-05-09T21:57:00.001-05:00

It's always fun to have pictures of me cleaning so I can show my husband that it does indeed happen. So when I got a big can of Scott's Liquid Gold to try out, I knew he would be happy because it meant our wood would most likely be shiny and pretty. Check out these photos!

This is my gorgeous wood vanity that my parents bought for little ole me when I was but a wee teen girl, just a few short years ago.

It resides in my daughters' bedroom so it takes a bit of a beating. Check out the big scratch on the left side of the vanity.

Don't see it anymore, do you?

And check out how mottled this wood looks!

Liquid Gold took care of it and nourished the wood on this antique vanity the ways it deserves to be nourished and loved.

I was happy to know Scott's also makes these dust 'n go wax-free polishing cloths, which my kids will have fun using to polish wood around the house. I love that Liquid Gold is not greasy. Some products I've used on my treasured vanity are greasy and smelly. Scott's LG is not greasy and smells nice and mild.

I give them 5 out of 5 carrots (remember I'm trying to be healthier so my rating system must keep up!) I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Birthday Party Ridiculousness

2013-05-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

It seems like kids’ birthday parties are getting out of hand these days, with parents trying to top each other for some non-existent “Most Elaborate Party” award! It can be difficult – if not impossible – to keep up with the intricate, expensive and often highly structured parties that are thrown by our child’s friends and classmates. Whether your child is in school, is homeschooled or is not yet even in preschool, the politics of birthday parties affect everyone. Save your sanity and stay out of the Poor House instead by considering some of the options and tips below.

1. Realize that you don’t have to invite the whole world to an expensive gathering. One of my favorite parties growing up consisted of about five friends and an ice cream parlor. Every few years you could save up for something special and a little more costly like a moonwalk in the backyard or taking five friends to Paradise Park. If you’re having the party in your spacious backyard, by all means invite your child’s entire class. But …

You can read the other 7 rockin' points in this article over here ...

My Proofreading Love Affair With Fiverr.com

2013-05-08T09:30:00.000-05:00

I have a new addiction, and it is making money doing something I love.

Sorry, this photo has nothing to do with this post but reflects my life lately and I think it's killer funny!

I also make money when you check out these teaser posts (which may annoy you, Mom and Husband, but the point is to get you interested and get you to click over to where I write more cool stuff) at this site. So if you love me, check it out! [What? You thought I only lived at The Kerrie Show? Nope. I am all over the place.]

And if you want to know more about my proofreading and writing gigs, in case you are a Grammar Nazi like me/myself, head here specifically!

Bubblews Kinda Rocks; Some of my Kooky Posts

2013-05-07T21:50:00.002-05:00

Sorry to be boring you with all the article-y stuff lately. I just want to get it out there and into the hands of some people who might give a crap. Otherwise, I've been messing around over at this site called Bubblews. I get paid for write there, for real. As in, 5 fat bucks a day to write most days. And YOU can do it, too. Write any drivel you want, drive traffic there, make some pals and you make money. Here's my referral link if you want to sign up with me. I make like a huge half dollar if you do it.

Anway, here's what I'm doing over there:

How to Raise a Douchebag

Having Fun With Life

A Man's Mind is Empty (I know my husband is clicking on this one)

Here's my general page so you can see all 5 million things I've published on there, including My Breast Day Ever (Mammogram) and Mammogram Aftermath. If you sign up, connect with me! And before you try to comment over there, you have to have an account. Have fun!

Homeschooling 101

2013-05-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

Although it’s becoming quite a popular education choice, the decision to homeschool can lead to some overwhelming questions like: How do you get started? What does a typical day look like as you entertain and educate your kids all day long? How do you keep toddlers from emptying the cabinets on a daily basis while you teach your older kids? What about socialization?

After researching the homeschool laws in your state, the first thing you need to know is that there is no “perfect” or “right” way to homeschool. Teaching supplies and methods are as different as the families actually doing the homeschooling. Homeschooling parents range from super-structured (starting school at the same time every day; teaching solely from workbooks and textbooks; weekly testing) to “unschooling” (child-led learning; using field trips and outings as real-world experience; not trying to replicate a classroom). There are so many ways to teach, and you’d be surprised at how well most of them work.

To find out more on how to get started and how to manage your days, head here!

10 Tips to Save on Birthday Parties

2013-05-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

It seems like kids’ birthday parties are getting out of hand these days, with parents trying to top each other for the Most Elaborate Party award! Why break the bank for an off-site birthday party for your child when you can do it yourself on the cheap? This year, consider giving your child the Ultimate Birthday Party, one where he can play, have fun and just be a kid. The added bonus is that you get to keep your sanity and money. Follow these steps (some of which go against everything you’ve ever read about birthday parties!), and you’ll have a stress-free celebration everyone can enjoy.

1. Either call or E-vite.com family and friends to save the cost of invitations and stamps. Invite them to your home or maybe even to a park shelter that you reserve in advance. Set the party time for 1 p.m. so guests know lunch won’t be served (think of the cost plus set-up and clean-up!). Make the pick-up time clear; a couple of hours is usually plenty of time for a good shindig.

Read the other 9 tips by clicking here!

8 Tips for Saving on Birthday Gifts

2013-05-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

I don’t know about you, but it seems like I’m always toting my kids to a birthday party. Buying all those gifts can be a real budget buster, and nobody wants to go into credit card debt trying to impress little kids (and their parents!) with lavish gifts. Below are 8 money-savings tips to save hundreds of dollars every year on birthday party presents.

Check your budget. This will be harder for some of you than for others, but I promise if you stop worrying about what other people think, you will automatically save some serious cash. Focus on your own finances, and spend only what you can afford.

Click here for the other 7 tips!

8 Birthday Traditions You'll Want to Try

2013-05-04T09:52:00.000-05:00

Every year when I was a kid my parents would let me choose where I wanted to eat dinner out for my birthday. Another birthday tradition they kept going was to have a small party for me with family and friends, including a cookout since I have a June birthday. Kids love to feel special, and it can be a challenge to find the time to come up with ways to make a birthday a knockout. Never fear! Below are 8 ideas for birthday traditions to start with your own kids. Pick and choose a few of them each year … and stick with the ones you and your birthday kid love!

Read about all 8 traditions here!

Woolzies Wool Dryer Balls #Review

2013-05-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Okay, so everyone is going green(er) these days, right? I mean, going green is not new. We were kinda green in my family back in the 80s when my mom was big into recycling and could not stand to see someone throw an aluminum can in the trash. She rescued several poor cans during the 80s.

Mom (she reads this blog, go figure!) used Bounce as her fabric softener in the dryer always, and so did I. Then I learned about these wool dryer balls and wanted to give them a try.

The positives of Woolzies wool dryer balls are:

They are good for the earth
You buy them once and they are good for 1,000 loads, so you are saving money over buying sheet fabric softeners
They are hypoallergenic, so nobody is going to get a runny nose or have a reaction after wearing clothes dried in a dryer with these
They work: our clothes were static-free and soft!
They are just fine for people with a sensitivity to wool

The one negative for my household personally (and it probably won't affect you) is that there are SIX of them to keep track of. I had a hard time sorting them out from my clothes and leaving them in the dryer. Some would always come up in the laundry basket with me, then when I would try to get them to walk themselves back down to the basement, invariably a kid or a dog would get ahold of one of them and it was time to PLAY BALL!

I still give them 5 protein bars out of 5 (I've moved away from the Dove chocolate system, sorry to disappoint)

#Giveaway: BOB Revolution SE Jogging Stroller 5/1-5/12

2013-05-01T18:02:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the Mother's Day BOB Revolution SE Jogging Stroller Giveaway sponsored by BOB and Mama Goes BAM. Spring is a perfect time to get out and about with baby to enjoy a walk or run with this sporty, stylish and compact jogging stroller from BOB. I never had a jogging stroller, but now I wish I had one because I would sneak out of the house with little Sam and ... well, I wouldn't jog, but, dangit, I would walk like the wind!

This rockin' stroller is designed for all of your adventures. Perfect for jogging or walking with its front swivel wheel, the all-terrain Revolution SE is the way for families to be active together, no matter where they end up.

Here is your chance to win one as pictured above! All you have to do is enter using the Rafflecopter below. The giveaway ends at 11:59M EST on May 12 and is only open to residents of the 48 continental US states. The only required entry is your email, but of course the more ways you enter, the more chances you have of winning! There are daily entries, so make sure to come back everyday for your chance to win.

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Protecting Kids From the Internet

2013-05-01T12:11:00.003-05:00

Do you ever wish you could “un-see” something? Maybe you’ve driven by a violent car accident and glanced over, catching a horrid vision that you now can’t get rid of. Sometimes you see it in your sleep, sometimes when you are awake. It has affected you.

We protect our kids from violent and racy movies when they are young for a reason: we know those visions will stick with them and sometimes even give them nightmares. (who wants to be up in the middle of the night soothing a freaked-out kid?!) So why do we think that letting our kids have unlimited access to the Internet, via personal computer, laptop, iPad, tablet or phones, is a good idea?

You might know that my husband finally agreed to let us get Internet access in our home. Of course, we are worried about things our kids might see when they are on normal sights like YouTube or when they do a Google image search of something as innocent as, say, “cats.” My laptop is the only computer with Internet access, and it has my own password on it. My kids have to ask to use it, and I try to only agree when I will be around them to check in.

But, having 5 kids and homeschooling, I often get busy and am taken to other parts of the house (to wipe butts or take my hourly bubble bath … ha!). I want to know that my young kids are not seeing violent images or naked ladies in precarious positions while I step away.

That’s where eHomeShield comes in. It’s a new Internet monitoring product that I personally know is HALF the cost of some other software out there. It analyzes content, blocks potentially naughty sites and is only a few bucks a month. (but of course if you deem something blocked as fine, you just type in your own little password and BAM, you are good to go, for that site anyway). And for you non-techies like me, it’s easy to set up AND it covers all devices with Internet in your home.

Check them out here at their helpful website for even more great reasons to get this product for your own home. They are now raising money in a campaign on a Crowdfunding site called Indiegogo, and they would appreciate your support there to help get their product out and to get the word out about what they offer.

#Giveaway: $300 American Girl Doll Gift Certificate 5/1-5/31

2013-05-01T00:00:00.002-05:00

Hosted by NYSavingSpecials

and

Your Fashion Resource

Co-Hosts:

Books R Us, Barbara's Beat, All in a Day's Work, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, Mom 'N Daughter Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, This Girl's Life, Phillyfun4kids, High Tea,

Kerrie says: Wow! $300 would buy you a lot of cool stuff at the American Girl store or online! You could get a lovely doll for someone in your life and a bunch of accessories! Good luck!

Come and join us on this great giveaway.

We are giving away an American Girl Doll Gift Card of $300

This giveaway will run from:

May 1 to May 31

US only

Winner will have 48hrs to request prize or a new winner will be chosen.

Note: Starting the next giveaway, Twitter links will no longer be on the RC. They will have independent pages, this will make it easier to enter.

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Disclosure: The Kerrie Show is not responsible for prize. If you have any questions about this giveaway please send an email to nysavingspecials@gmail.com. All entries are optional, if you do any of the tasks with the 10 extra entries, even if you do one entry you can get the extra 10 entries but if the winner tasks is a tasks you did not complete, a second winner will be chosen. If the winner tasks is the one you did you will be the winner.

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#Giveaway: Gotz Doll May 1-13

2013-05-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the

Gotz Doll Giveaway Event

Kerrie says: These dolls are so cute I just had to get in on this giveaway. I know my girls would love to have a doll like this, and since I was born in Germany and these dolls are made by a German dollmaker, I might just have to grab me a couple of them for my daughters! Good luck, as always!

Hosted by A Spectacled Owl & Budget Earth

Götz, a luxury German doll maker, is coming back to the USA, thanks to HABAusa! Götz has racked up many of the most prestigious U.S. toy awards; including the Oppenheim Platinum Award, Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products and a NAPPA Honors award. Götz carries a wide array of clothing for all of its doll sizes. Since 1950, Götz has continually updated & expanded their product line to stay current with the trends so that they become and remain your children’s most loyal playmates! Look for these latest offerings plus hundreds of other toys, dolls and games on store shelves or online.

Götz dolls are known for their beautiful hair and their hair can be washed, brushed and styled (you can even use a curling iron or blow dryer on low setting) just like your little girl! You can also wash the Götz dolls in the washing machine. All you have to do is place the doll in a pillowcase, wash it in cold water & on the delicate cycle. After it’s washed, just lay the doll, belly down, until dry. (except for the Standing Dolls, due to their size.) Please check out a full review over at A Spectacled Owl.

Now is your chance to win a Götz Doll of your own. The winner will be able to choose a Götz doll from this link (excluding the standing dolls): http://www.habausa.com/products/gotz.html

Before entering, make sure to read all the rules below before entering the Rafflecopter. We do verify entries so no cheating! Also, there are no follow pages on this giveaway so it should be a little faster for everyone. Good luck! Götz Doll Giveaway Event

1 Winner will get to choose a Götz Doll from HABAusa
Open to US.
Winner will be chosen at random through Rafflecopter via Random.org.
Giveaway ends May 13th at 11:59 pm EST.
Winner will be notified through email.
Winner will have 48 hours to respond before new winner is chosen.
Must be 18 Years or Older to Enter Rafflecopter.
Entering the Rafflecopter Means You Agree to Terms Above.
If you have any questions, feel free to email tara@aspectacledowl.com
Good Luck!

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#Giveaway: $115 Hyland's Starter Kit

2013-05-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome Mamas and Mamas-to-be to the Hyland's "Mommy Medicine Starter Kit" Giveaway!

Hosted by: The Nurse Mommy
Co-Hosted by: Brittleby's Corner

Kerrie says: I love Hyland's products. A friend gave me their teething tablets when one of my kids was young, and somehow they REALLY WORK! After that I tried the bedwetting tablets, the tiny colds tablets and, recently, the liquid line of cough and cold medicines. I am always amazed at how something with no dyes or other junk can work better than the other stuff. So I was excited to get in on this giveaway!

And now some words from The Nurse Mommy ...

When I had my daughter, I wanted to stay as naturally based as I could in regard to medicine. We use mainstream medications when it's warranted, but I usually go for something natural and homeopathic first. Babies get sick. It is going to happen. The question is, are we prepared when it happens, or are we rushing out to the drugstore at 3 am trying to find something that's safe to give our babies? I know I'm one mama that needs to be prepared in the event of an emergency. It just gives me peace of mind to know things are in place and in the event I need something, I have it on hand. Are you prepared? If not, Hyland's is here to help.

About Hyland's:

Hyland's develops homeopathic formulas with the highest quality natural ingredients following the strictest standards for preparation. With a century of commitment to homeopathy, Hyland's tradition of excellence consistently provides quality and integrity in every homeopathic product. The active ingredients in Hyland’s homeopathic medicines work by stimulating the most effective healing force known - the body's own natural defenses.

We're so excited to be sharing this giveaway with you! Hyland's is going to be giving one reader a "Mommy Medicine Starter Kit" with everything you'll need, from teething, to cough/colds, to diaper rash, they've got your babies covered! They're even throwing in their 4Kids line of products for the kiddos over two!

The lucky winner will receive a gift basket chock full of Hyland's All-Natural Homeopathic Remedies, perfect for stocking up your medicine cabinet for your precious little one. The Hyland's Homeopathic "Mommy Medicine Starter Kit" includes the following:

Infant Earache Drops
Infant Teething Gel
Infant Teething Tablets
Infant Cough Syrup
Infant Tiny Cold Tablets
Infant Vitamin C Tablets
Infant Diaper Rash Ointment
Complete Flu Care 4Kids
Sniffles 'n Sneezes 4Kids
Cold 'n Cough (Daytime) 4Kids
Cold 'n Cough Nighttime 4Kids
Calms Forte' 4Kids
Allergy Relief 4Kids

Check out Michelle's Hyland's Baby and 4Kids Review line of products over at The Nurse Mommy

About the Giveaway: One winner will receive a Mommy Medicine Starter Kit with an ARV $115. This giveaway runs from 5/1-5/21 at midnight and is open to US residents ages 18+. Winner has 48 hours to reply to email or another winner will be selected. ALL ENTRIES ARE VERIFIED.

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Disclosure: No compensation was received for this posting. The Nurse Mommy blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. We will only recommend products or services that we feel are of benefit to our readers.The Nurse Mommy, The Kerrie Show and other participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media outlets. Links enclosed may contain affiliate links. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle from The Nurse Mommy at babagrlshell {at} gmail {dot} com

Gardening With Kids: Growing Memories

2013-04-30T10:18:00.000-05:00

I’ll never forget the first time I picked a beautiful, ripe, red tomato that I helped grow. I had watered and weeded the plant with love, and I was so proud of that tomato. And, because I wasn’t interested in gardening when I was a kid, this memorable gardening experience happened the summer I turned 40!

This made me determined to share the joy of gardening with my own kids. I’m already learning that gardening alongside your kids provides valuable opportunities for them to learn, to get some exercise and fresh air and to spend some time connecting with you. Check out these tips and ideas for gardening success, as well as a few reasons why gardening is one cool hobby.

Green is in right now, and there’s nothing greener than growing your own food. Composting is another fun, green aspect of gardening because kids get to toss “trash” into the garden (egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable shavings and rinds, etc.). Toss the “trash” from Halloween (leftover pumpkins and gourds) and see what happens next year. You can make the entire garden a compost pile in the off season, and if you like you can leave a section for composting year-round.

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#Giveaway: Beat the Mommy Blues with Blue Steel

2013-04-29T21:31:00.004-05:00

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