All Entries Tagged With: "At Home"
The Princess and the Pea
Children love to explore all types of things, their environment, their bodies, the things that can fit into the tiniest spaces in their bodies.
Our indoctrination began with a pea. After a few attempts at raisins, (caught in time), our daughter discovered that peas were the perfect fit for a nose..
I was out and could not [...]
Bed rest blues…week four
I’m still pregnant, hooray! Amniotic fluid levels according to this week’s ultrasound is in the high-normal range. No signs of infection. I’m IV free, I have “outside privileges” (a.k.a. I can go into the “yard.”) Baby is approximately 2.2 lbs and I am 27 weeks.
On Friday, I was told I could go home on Sunday [...]
Bed rest blues, week one
As many of you know, my husband and I are expecting a bouncing baby boy in early January. Or, at least that was the plan.
On September 13th at 23 weeks pregnant, my water broke. Not a full break. It is more accurate to say that I’m leaking amniotic fluid. The diagnostic term is Preterm Premature [...]
How safe is the swine flu shot for pregnant women?
No drug testing exists for pregnant women. Why? Because it’s deemed unethical. What if something happens to the fetus?
This year, pregnant women across the U.S. are being told that they are in the highest risk group for the swine flu infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control “Adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported following [...]
Great sites to help you save on groceries
Recently, I’ve begun a quest to find the best deals for groceries, and searching for ways to save money while feeding my family.
Some of our readers have passed along great coupon and other frugal living sites. Here is a list so you can begin your savings today!
From Angela: Frugal Coupon Living, where you [...]
Starting your at home business
At Moms To Work, some of our favorite stories are from Moms who are starting their own businesses from home.
Today, We’re featuring Caitlin (Cait) Zieroth, mom to two beautiful little girls living in the San Diego area who turned her passion for knitting into a business, Little Hands and Little Feet. Customers can buy hand [...]
Second Pregnancy- The halfway point
For those of you who have been following Mom2’s “The second time around” posts, I have a confession to make. I am Mom2. Me. Renee. Your friendly MTWer.
So far, this pregnancy has had its strange moments, but all seems to be well now. I’m off restricted duty and back to a normal life.
I’ve hit the [...]
The second time around- Part 1
“The second time around” is a journal of a second pregnancy. Mom2 has a beautiful, energetic toddler. Since only family and close friends currently know she’s pregnant, she’s keeping her identity under wraps until she’s ready to shout the great news from the roof tops at work, or until her belly gives it away for [...]
Kids made it: Peanut Butter Pizza
Here’s a great easy lunch recipie that kids of any age can help make.
Peanut Butter Pizza
You’ll need:
Pocketless Pita bread (white or wheat, your choice)
Peanut Butter or other nut butter
Jelly or Jam
Banana cut into slices (optional)
To prepare:
Take one pita, spread Peanut Butter “sauce” on pita with back of spoon
Dollop with Jelly or jam (can be spread)
Garnish with [...]
To Work or Not to Work after baby…Can you afford it? Part 2
Deciding whether or not to return to work following maternity leave can be a tough question for every family to answer. While the issue is a highly personal one there are some financial issues to consider. In part one of this post we discussed financial issues, increased insurance/ medical costs and those ever important diapers. [...]
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