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I am a mother of two with a baby on the way in March! I can't wait to share information with others on topics like parenting, and to have some fun writing poetry as well.
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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pros and cons of knowing the sex of your unborn baby: 4 of 23
With my first two babies, I did not find out their sex, but with my third I have, so I have experienced it both ways.PROSPreparationIf you find out the sex of your baby you can buy clothes, furniture and decorate the nursery in the colour and pattern of choice before the baby is born. This saves the hassle of having to do it ... More..
Health & Fitness > Contraception The truth about IUDs: 1 of 5
When researching IUD's on the internet, I have found that you only ever hear the horror stories, so I wanted to share my positive experience.Before getting the IUD I had 2 children and decided that was it, at least for a while. I tried to take the pill, many different types, and they all made me bleed for at least 3 out of 4 ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Logan: 5 of 18
ETYMOLOGY:Pronounced LO-gun, the name Logan means "hollow" or in Chinese "little hollow". The less traditional Anglo-Saxon meaning is "record".ORIGIN & HISTORY:Originally a surname, the name Logan was derived from a Scottish place name "Lag" meaning "hollow". The Logan's are thought to have originated in the southeast of Scot... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Dangers of tanning while pregnant: 3 of 8
Whether you decide to get a tan from a tanning salon, or whether you go and lie in the sun, there are dangers tanning while you are pregnant. These include overheating, dehydration and adverse skin reactions. Although these reactions do not occur in everyone who tans while pregnant, you cannot be sure that one of these will n... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Having a baby on a budget: 10 of 25
I bought everything I need for my baby for under $150. From bassinet to bouncer, change table to clothes, it can be done!When you find out that you are having a baby, it is very exciting. You go to your first appointment, and the midwife gives you a list of what you will need for the baby. You look in the baby store catalog a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Best baby gifts for new mothers: 37 of 89
When looking to buy for a new mother, the best baby gifts are usually unique and useful.Unless you know the mother particularly needs a certain piece of clothing, I would steer away from clothes. In my experience, new mothers usually have so many baby clothes, that many sit in the cupboard, never used.This is the same with so... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Harry Potter party ideas: 3 of 6
You do not have to spend a lot of money to throw a great Harry Potter themed party. All you need are some great ideas. Here are a few that I used for my sons party, which turned out to be a huge success!Invitations:You can either buy Harry Potter invitations, or for a unique touch, print out your own invitations which read si... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Why bribery can help behavior issues with children: 3 of 6
Ask any parents of young children what the hardest time of the day is and I guarantee that almost all will reply with dinner time and bed time. I know for me it was the same. However, although I still have occasional problems, I have two children, 4 and 6 years old, who eat their vegetables, and go to bed by 7.30pm. I'm not s... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans How to calculate the costs of buying a home: 2 of 4
When researching how to calculate the costs of buying a home, you may come across many sources that are full of terms that are lengthy and hard to understand unless you have been previously educated in, or had some experiance in, finance. This can be very daunting and overwhelming.This article is designed to give you all the ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Tips for raising confident children: 6 of 11
I myself was never a confident child and not a particularly confident adult either, and I often find myself saying to people "I have no idea how my children got so confident!".But when I really think about it, I realise that there are so many things that we do every day that help or hinder the raising of a confident child.Fir... More..