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I'm your typical young mom in many respects: married for almost 4 years, one child under the age of one. As a stay-at-home mom, I spend my time caring for and playing with my daughter, as well as knitting and doing stuff online. Besides writing for Helium,

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget 10 hidden wedding costs: 2 of 20
As anyone planning a wedding can attest to, weddings are expensive. The dress, the reception hall, the cake - all of these things are costly and can quickly run up your wedding budget. But there are a few hidden costs that can take a chunk out of your budget. Here are 10 of the most common hidden wedding costs.* TailoringSome... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Types of cloth diapers: 1 of 9
When making the switch from disposable to cloth diapers, the immense number of different kinds of cloth diapers can be intimidating. How can you choose the right kind of cloth diapers for your family if you don't understand the differences? While some of the terminology can be confusing at first, most of the different diaper ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What makes a good mother: 5 of 22
I am a terrible mother. My 11-month old daughter barely eats any solid foods, because she's just not interested right now. I plan to breastfeed her until she weans herself, and not a moment before. I allow her to nurse on her own schedule, even when she just wants to nurse for comfort.I am a terrible mother. Everybody knows t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The best April Fool's Day pranks to play on your husband: 1 of 4
April Fools' Day is a great time to inject a bit of fun and silliness into your marriage. What better way to show your husband your love than by playing a good-natured prank on him? With a little creativity and a big sense of fun, you can play some good-natured prank on your hubby that will keep you both laughing all day long... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues How to manage sleep challenges in high need babies: 2 of 6
High needs babies can be difficult to deal with, especially during the night. We parents want to sleep as soundly as we did before we had children, but unfortunately baby doesn't always have the same thing in mind. In the middle of the fourth sleepless night in a row, it is common for parents to start feeling a little "picked... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Hydrogen Peroxide household hints: 1 of 3
Hydrogen peroxide is amazing stuff. You know you can use it to help cuts and scrapes heal faster and to bleach your hair to an unhealthy shade of green, but hydrogen peroxide is good for so much more. From personal care to household sanitizing, hydrogen peroxide is an incredibly versatile weapon to have on hand. (Note: there ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter How to plan an Easter egg hunt: 9 of 23
For young children, the Easter egg hunt is the highlight of Easter. It's fun, it's outdoors, there are prizes and candy to be had to a young child, what could be better? As parents, it's our job to make sure that the Easter egg hunt meets or exceeds our children's expectations.* The suppliesThe first and most important step i... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Product reviews: Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste: 1 of 1
When I recently expressed my frustration and disappointment with the poor quality of the leading-brand toothpaste I was using, a friend suggested that I switch to an all-natural toothpaste instead. After asking a few different people for recommendations, I decided to try Tom's of Maine natural anticavity fluoride toothpaste. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Knowing how often to nurse: 5 of 9
Babies are pure little balls of instinct, especially as newborns. As such, we cannot expect them to eat, sleep, and play according to an arbitrary external schedule.A newborn should be nursing at LEAST 8 to 12 times per 24-hour period. That is a minimum. If the baby needs to nurse more frequently, then by all means, let her. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Choosing between breast feeding and formula: 13 of 22
In this day and age, we tend to think of formula as the standard of infant nutrition, and breastmilk is "better." You've heard the saying "breast is best," and you've heard all about the benefits of breastmilk. I'd like to offer a different viewpoint. Breastmilk is not simply better, it is not just more beneficial, it is not ... More..