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About me - Tammy Tillotson

Tammy is the busy mom of two little boys and she is currently working on her thesis in Liberal Studies at Hollins University. Tammy's knowledge and experience is largely interdisciplinary in nature as she has worked in the fields of Business, Retail Sales,

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The challenges faced by a mother
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Months ago you decided on a quality daycare facility. Now that your maternity leave has flown by, you need to return to work. Here is a useful tip to help make the challenge of transitioning easier for you.Give Yourself TimeUnless you were miraculously lucky, chances are your infant is not on a predictable schedule yet. One o... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to buy the first shoes for your baby
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If new parents can save money on one thing solely, it would be baby shoes. Adorable? Yes. Practical? Not really. Many Pediatricians do not share the same beliefs of parents that wearing shoes is a necessity. In fact, many recommend that baby first learn how to walk while barefoot. If the weather is cold or if you are concerne... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories A guide to buying the right car seat for your baby
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In addition to safety, there are three important things to consider when buying a car seat.1. Fits Your ChildA car seat should be appropriate for your child's age, height, and weight requirements. Consumer guidelines online usually offer general product information. Don't guess with your child's safety. Consult the manufactur... More..

Travel > United States Guide to the Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia
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Manassas National Battlefield Park, located in Prince William County, Virginia, was established in 1940 to preserve the 5,000-acre site where two major battles of the American Civil War were fought. The Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) was fought on July 21, 1861 and was the first major land battle of the Civil War. The Ba... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories An overview of baby car seat laws in the UK
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Similar to US laws, UK child safety seats must be appropriate according to a child's height, weight, and age. Complete details regarding UK child safety laws can be found at the RoSPA website at www.rospa.com. The RoSPA provides an easy to read Summary Table, which outlines the new laws and changes which were updated on Septe... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great gifts for the soap maker
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Do you need a gift for a special yet hard to shop for soap maker? Are you looking for something truly unique? Or maybe something that's entertaining, or perhaps even a bit risqu? Do you honestly know nothing about soap making and have no clue what to buy?Then, you've come to the right place! First, these ideas are simple, pra... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great gifts for the candle maker
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Do you need a gift for a special yet hard to shop for candle maker? Are you looking for something a little less traditional or a bit more zany and entertaining? Do you know absolutely nothing about candle making and have no clue what to buy?Then, you've come to exactly the right place! These ideas are clever, practical, and i... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Prince William Forest Park, Virginia
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Nestled a short 35 miles from our nation's capital, Prince William Forest Park offers visitors to the Washington, D.C. area a unique opportunity to escape the busy city and immerse themselves in the beautiful outdoors. The 15,000 acre park offers miles and miles of hiking trials, and RV, tent, cabin and camping accommodations... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to buy crib bedding
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Shopping for crib bedding can be simple or complicated. The elaborate five-piece crib bedding sets are adorable, but are they practical purchases?That depends. Ask yourself the following question.In the middle of the night when I am sleep deprived and exhausted, which is going to be more important: (A) Baby's room is complete... More..

Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Book reviews: Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
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You've begged. You've pleaded. You've tried the "no thank-you" bite. Yet, your toddler refuses to open up and eat. You know chicken nuggets and french fries are not the most nutritious choices to offer, but what can you do? If she eats nothing she'll starve, right? For a frazzled parent at the mercy of a finicky, or highly se... More..

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