Archive for August, 2008
How To Breastfeed Your Baby For One Year
Posted on 31. Aug, 2008 by Carrie.
Research about the benefits of breastfeeding – both for mom and baby as well as the world – continue mounting. As a result, more moms than ever are choosing to breastfeed their new babies once they leave the hospital. The numbers of women still nursing at 6 months and one year, however, takes a sharp [...]
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How to find and use online crafting communities
Posted on 30. Aug, 2008 by Crafty Mom.
Crafting is better when shared. At least that’s the sentiment behind numerous crafting communities available online. They provide a place to connect, collaborate, learn, and educate. Crafting communities enable like minded artists, designers, and crafters the ability to communicate and share their joy for their work. Here are three top online [...]
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The Memory Page Elements
Posted on 29. Aug, 2008 by Crafty Mom.
Scrapbooking provides a means to beautifully preserve our memories. Rather than tossing our treasured photos into a shoebox or randomly storing them in a photo album, scrapbooking gives a way to display them with the beauty true treasures deserve. There’s no time like the present to try something new if you have never [...]
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Plum Basted Sesame Tenderloin
Posted on 29. Aug, 2008 by Nanette.
Ingredients:
1/4 C orange juice
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 TBSP sesame oil + extra to brush meat
1 TBSP orange zest, grated
1 TBSP ginger
2 tsp chili peppers, minced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 (4 lb) beef tenderloin
4 plums, pitted and quartered
1 C pineapple juice
1/4 C dry sherry
1/4 C dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 [...]
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Let Go of the Super Mom Myth
Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Nanette.
I’m sure you will agree with me that you want to be the best mom you can be, I certainly do. But with all the responsibilites that come along with being “mom” and just life in general can be quite overwhelming can’t it? I’m sure you’ve seen those moms that just seem to [...]
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Stop Seeking Approval and Go for What YOU Want
Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by reviews.
photo credit: Bert Heymans
Somewhere in time, women became known as “the weaker sex.” Tell that to Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, Annie Oakley or Susan B. Anthony. Obviously those women, an entire tribe of Amazons and possibly many of your friends would fiercely disagree.
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IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
Posted on 27. Aug, 2008 by Crafty Mom.
Want to get your kids’ creative juices flowing? The IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit winner of multiple awards, including Family Life’s Best Learning Toy Award and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award is sure to do it!