suggestions?

this one is meant for comments. what would you ladies like to see more of on this blog? what are your babies eating? i would like to post some relevant healthy recipes later this evening. any thoughts...

Mommy's Little Helper

Well I am TRYING to get some work done but my little munchkin will nt stop throwing fits! I keep reminding myself "this is a phase, this is a phase" but here are some tips I've been using to get through it...

I do not own a gated playpen area nor do I really want to spend the money on one, but my little man get's into EVERYTHING! Before I start working or doing something that I can't give Bear my full attention I sweep through and pick up all small things off the floor that are not baby safe, pt away all chords that are plugged in and clean off surfaces. (this takes 3 - 4 minutes)

I bring a bunch of entertaining toys and a laundry basket for Bear to play with and set them near where I am working.

Play some music if you can't be chatting with your baby while you work or do chores this way neither of you are listening to nothing.

If your baby is bored and requires some attention it can be frustrating, take a deep breath and a 5 minute break for play time.

If possible schedule your time so baby is napping.

Always have snacks and juice handy so you don't have to interrupt what you re doing to prepare anything - goldfish and a juice box work great!

Sometimes things are just impossible but having patience is number one - your baby just wants to play and thats a happy thing =]

Love,

PlusPeace

Heat rash or diaper rash?

I had been treating what I thought was a diaper rash with Buttpaste, Aquaphor and pretty much every cream out there and then I figured out how to tell whether it's diaper rash or a rash from a moist, hot diaper - pleasant right?

Diaper Rash - looks similar to a burn and may scale - if it's really bad it will pimple or blister. At that point I'd give the pediatrician a call. Careful it's not a yeast infection as they are often taken for a diaper rash and can get worse if treated as a rash. Both will definitely be uncomfortable for baby!

Treatment? If it's not too bad I use Buttpaste - Arbonne (only online or through a seller) has an herbal one that is supposedly fantastic!

Heat Rash - Bumpy, red, moise to touch and may or may not bug baby.

Treatment - CORNSTARCH! Cheap and safe. Sprinkle it on dry skin after bath and after changings. This cleared it up in less than a week!

Love,

PlusPeace

My mom and I just finished the baby kicks for my winner...they are SO CUTE!

Drum Roll Please....

Congratulations little Viktor and Vik's Mommy! Please email me as soon as possible (before 6.10.11) and your Monster Sillybet V, ONEsie, Mini First Aid kit and Sunglasses for a little dude will be on the way!! hmpeterson@maine.rr.com

YAY!

Don't forget...

...you have until Midnight tonight to comment your baby's name and birthday on the Nifty Thrifty June Giveaway post in order to qualify to win! Babies must be born in June 2010 or have had a due date in June 2010!

Goodluck!

Love,

PlusPeace

Oh How Time Flies!

In one week my wee little man will be one year old!! I have pondered and pondered the details of his party (since he was 8 months...) and (still) have not really put anything into place. I made my own invites to cut costs (I work at a printing and mailing company so that worked out great) I mailed them last week and now I am budgeting how to plan a party for 20(ish) people all for around $100

Here is my plan:

Dollar Store:

Pack of Balloons - $1

3 packs of 10 green plates - $3

3 packs of 10 blue cups - $3

1 pack of skewers for BBQ - $1

Plastic-ware - $3 - $5

Butcher String or Twine - $1 (I am making a banner type thing with just pics of Bear hanging on a line)