Cord blood banking is something my husband and I discussed before we had our children. The stem cells in cord blood can be used to treat more than 80 different diseases. Research continues and it is possible that it could be used in treatment of dozens more illnesses. LifeBankUSA is the only company that offers cord blood, placenta blood, and tissue banking. Cord blood … [Read more...]
Getting It Done with Turbo #TurboFastFun
Sometimes all it takes is an inspirational or fun character to make things like homework and chores fun! That's what Turbo did for us. When I was sent the Turbo Fast Fun kit I thought to myself, "My boys aren't going to fall for this one." Well, they did! It wasn't hard. They are both big fans of Turbo and his story. So using Turbo's message of dreaming big , I set up new chore … [Read more...]
Mom, I’m Not A Kid Anymore: Book Review
Author Sue Sanders lived not too far from me not so long ago. We briefly met a few times before her family took off and moved to Oregon. I was flattered when she asked if I would review her book Mom, I'm Not a Kid Anymore: Navigating 25 Inevitable Conversations That Arrive Before You Know It. I'm glad she did because as a mom of two boys 7 and 9 I don't know if I … [Read more...]
National Boys & Girls Club Week
"In partnership with Mom Central Consulting, I'd like to share this information about The Boys & Girls Club of America.All thoughts are always my own." April 7th – April 13th is National Boys & Girls Club Week, come and "Open the Door and Take the Tour". National Boys & Girls Club Week was established to help celebrate the services that Clubs bring to communities. … [Read more...]
Take That Extra Step
Yes, it's just buttered toast with strawberries; or is it? I think as a mom I sometimes get so caught up in the routine that life becomes not so pretty. It becomes bland and boring, just like any routine. The catch is that you have the power to take that extra step and make it special once again. My little guys have been on a toast with butter or waffles and syrup … [Read more...]