The Penny Experiment
February 5, 2010 – 4:36 pm | One Comment

“See a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck.”

Most people don’t pay any attention to all those pennies! Those shiny tokens that have gathered in the bottom of her purse or …

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How to put play on the 2010 agenda
February 3, 2010 – 4:49 pm | No Comment

pottery-barnLast time the question was, “What play will you encourage this year?”

Ask yourself the following questions: Do you like what you see in the way that your children play? Were you surprised about any developments in 2009? Would you like to change anything in 2010?

This is a list that you should revisit throughout the year. Use it to get yourself back on track if you feel a loss of focus. Not everything will be smooth sailing this year, but creating this list will anchor your thoughts. It will remind you of where you want to be.

As you learn more about what is age appropriate play for your children, your thoughts will grow and change. It is OK to change your mind. Change is good but don’t let it derail you completely.

Set goals with these questions in mind:

  1. Which toys did they play with the most?

  2. Which toys did they really want but when they got them didn’t really like much anymore?

  3. Were there any surprise hits with toys or activities this past year?

  4. How do they respond to changing toys or activities you’ve introduced? keen—————reluctant

  5. Is there enough time allocated to a) downtime?  b) one on one time? c) independent play?

  6. What’s our ratio of active play to passive play?

  7. What multiple sources do we get our play knowledge from?

This last one is a big one: What do you want to try this year?

Some healthy play habits to consider:

  • eat meals together as a family

  • family night

  • board games

  • playdough

  • making crafts

  • joining a mother and toddler class

  • learning some songs

  • making felt toys

  • being more present in the moment

  • learning about Waldorf or Montessori play

  • start a nature group

  • play outdoors

  • watch less TV

  • less time on the phone or computer

  • learn a new language with your child

  • visit more local places

  • Investigate cultural activities

  • Get to a museum,

  • initiate more play dates,

  • seek out new play ideas,

  • less or more time on after school children activities

  • Be inspired and act on play ideas

  • listen and be supported by parenting podcasts,

  • find time for unstructured play,

  • sort the toys,

  • donate and spring clean the toy box………

What is on your agenda this year for play with your children?

Sex Does a Body Good!
February 1, 2010 – 2:08 pm | 6 Comments
Sex Does a Body Good!

Today we welcome Kelly Loubet from Childhoodclothing.com!

Sex… for some of us… that word alone is enough to make us blush. For others… it ain’t no thing chicken wing. The reality of it is… whether it’s …

Measuring Weight Loss Success
January 29, 2010 – 12:57 pm | 2 Comments
Measuring Weight Loss Success

Many of us chose to work out to lose weight as our New Year’s  Resolution. However, that darn scale is not moving in the direction we want it to… don’t let the scale win over. There are …

Smart Moms Comparison Shop ~ UrbanStone
January 21, 2010 – 5:38 pm | No Comment
Smart Moms Comparison Shop ~ UrbanStone

Who doesn’t like to know if they are getting the best shopping deals possible? Comparison shopping is just plain smart. If you like to compare shopping prices take a look at UrbanStone.  This is a …

WebKinz Jr. Review and Giveaway!
January 20, 2010 – 4:30 pm | 14 Comments
WebKinz Jr. Review and Giveaway!

REVIEW BY KAT ROBERTSON: My four year old absolutely loves getting things in the mail, so you can imagine the excitement that overcame her when she realized that she had received *gasp* a PACKAGE from …

5 Important Foods
January 20, 2010 – 11:34 am | One Comment
5 Important Foods

When living with a chronic illness so much is out of our (the patient) control.  However, our diet is something we can control.  There are some foods that can have a positive impact on your …

Top 5 Reasons to Exercise
January 17, 2010 – 12:23 pm | 3 Comments
Top 5 Reasons to Exercise

Walking has been shown to boost immunity in fact lower the number of sick days, this was reported this week by The Appalachian State university. Walking 45 minutes 5 days a week was all it …

Join us!! Virtual Book Launch Event with Daddy Bookins
January 13, 2010 – 2:02 pm | 35 Comments
Join us!! Virtual Book Launch Event with Daddy Bookins

Our very own Daddy Bookins of PeasandBananas.com has finally released his first childrens book Outside with Lil’ Boo!  We are so proud to announce an exciting virtual book launch event that will be held …

The Tale of a Resolution
January 6, 2010 – 10:34 pm | No Comment

A couple years ago I made a New Year’s resolution. It was to stop making New Year’s resolutions.
Like the gaggles of people before me, I had resolved time and time again to lose weight. Because …

Goals vs Resolutions
January 3, 2010 – 5:49 pm | One Comment
Goals vs Resolutions

It’s January again, which means that everyone is talking about making New Year’s resolutions. Some of the most common resolutions are to lose weight, stop smoking, and make more money. While there’s lots of talk about achieving these goals, there’s less talk about how or what’s important about achieving them.

Win a Yes! To Cookies Gift Pack
December 27, 2009 – 1:33 pm | One Comment
Win a Yes! To Cookies Gift Pack

When I received the opportunity to review Yes! To Cookies*, I was pretty excited because being a sweet tooth, I generally become friends with just about any cookie that crosses my path. In addition, I personally know many people who could benefit from knowing about this product as they are afflicted with health conditions that give them glucose and gluten problems. So when a box filled to the brim with these treats arrived at my house, I quickly opened them to give them a good ole’ taste test.