I am a huge fan of parenting books because as a mom I really can use all the help I can get! With each one I have read, I have taken away different gems of helpful advice or different ways of looking at things that have been helpful at challenging times. One of these gems was something I learned while reading The Go-To Mom’s Parents’ Guide to Emotion Coaching Young Children. And it had to do with kids and sharing. What I learned from Kimberley has been so incredibly effective with my toddler (and even my five-year-old) that I felt compelled to share it with you!
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Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers [+ Giveaway!]
How many of you have attempted to diaper your wiggly little one while standing up because they refused to lie down? Or, done the pin down wrestle move (gently of course!) as you tried to get that little tab velcroed as fast as humanly possible?
My little ones were so squirmy that they would actually pike their legs up over their head with me holding the ankles and attempt a total turnover twist! There were periods of time when I absolutely dreaded changing diapers because it was such a battle.
So, when the representatives from Huggies contacted me to try out their Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Dipaers and offered a reader giveaway I was thrilled!
Get 20% off at Plum District!
This is one of those win-win posts as Plum District, one of my favorite daily deal sites focused on deals for moms, is offering a special discount code for my readers where you can get 20% off any Plum deal!
Between now and 8/31/11, just enter Plum District coupon code “orangeplums” at checkout to receive the 20% discount.
Here’s the fun part. Plum is having a fun little contest…
Food Allergies: Bye Bye Milk and Eggs
As moms we are sort of prepared for curve balls. It seems like just when I get comfortable with our current situation before I know it something new is thrown our way!
Our most recent curve ball was thrown a couple weeks ago when it was confirmed Morgan (our 15 month old) is allergic to milk and eggs. On the surface I thought, well, no biggie, until I realized just how MANY things have milk and/or eggs in them!!!
Tiny Oranges Turns Two
Today is the day I count as my “official” blog birthday! It was August 18th, 2008 that I first sent my blast email announcing the official launch of Tiny Oranges and what I hoped would become one of the best blogs for OC moms. I was sooo nervous that day. I had poured my heart…