About 4.2 million Chinese-made children's toys were recalled Wednesday after U.S. regulators learned a chemical on the toy beads turns into a powerful "date rape" drug when swallowed.
Two children in the USA went into comas after ingesting beads that were part of Aqua Dots craft sets. They have since recovered, Consumer Product Safety Commission spokesman Scott Wolfson said. Three children in Australia, which also recalled the toy, were hospitalized after swallowing the beads.
The toy, distributed by Toronto-based Spin Master, was sold in the USA in mass-merchandise stores from April through November of this year, CPSC said. Wal-Mart named Aqua Dots one of its 12 top toys this year, and it was the 2007 Toy of the Year in Australia.
The toy came with different accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads and spray bottle. All versions are recalled. The product is labeled for ages 4 and up.
The beads can be arranged into designs. The chemical that allows them to fuse together when sprayed with water metabolizes in the body into the drug gamma hydroxybutyrate. GHB is known as a "date rape" drug because it can render users helpless.
Australian officials told Reuters that instead of the safe chemical 1,5-pentanediol, the potentially dangerous chemical 1,4-butanediol was used during manufacturing. When ingested, 1,4-butanediol becomes GHB. It can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, seizures, coma and death.
In the USA, a 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads, became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into a coma. A second child also vomited and slipped into a coma.
Michael Brown, a former CPSC general counsel, says it's unlikely that required CPSC testing would have caught the presence of the chemical. "Who would ever think about that in a toy?" says Brown, now a product safety lawyer.
Brown says the switch is the kind of problem that occurs when manufacturers are trying to meet deadlines and run out of materials or try to cut costs.
"This is a horrifying recall," says former CPSC chairman Ann Brown, who is not related to Michael Brown. "We're just not seeing any let-up in the kinds of dangerous products that are coming in from China."
The toy was recalled in both the USA and Australia on Wednesday. Spin Master says it has stopped shipping the toy. Retailers have removed it from store shelves.
The Australian based Moose-Enterprises was the first to recall the toy which is sold under the brand name, Bindeez, in China,
Scientists say the effects on children who swallow the item can include drowsiness, seizures, unconsciousness and in some cases coma and death.
Consumers can contact Spin Master at 800-622-8339 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More information can be found at the links provided below.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Living and Family Rooms
A continuation of
Good Health begins at Home
taken from Cleveland Plain Dealer Parade insert
Most infections are spread by physical contact....which is why washing your hands in hot soapy water for 20 seconds is the best prevention.
Sometimes what feels like a cold is really an allergy. Over 40 million Americans suffer from allergies, caused by dust mites, mold, pet dander and cockroach droppings (ewe gross), all of which thrive in carpet, drapes and upholstery.
*Clean carpets with and upholstery with a dry-steam cleaner (where do I get one??)
followed by an intensive vacuuming. Vacuums with HEPA filters are best.
*Leave your shoes at the door. Shoes spread pesticides, pollen and germs.
*Use sanitizing wipes on items groped daily, cabinet handles, remote controls, light switches, door knobs and keys.
Next on the list the Bedroom!
Good Health begins at Home
taken from Cleveland Plain Dealer Parade insert
Most infections are spread by physical contact....which is why washing your hands in hot soapy water for 20 seconds is the best prevention.
Sometimes what feels like a cold is really an allergy. Over 40 million Americans suffer from allergies, caused by dust mites, mold, pet dander and cockroach droppings (ewe gross), all of which thrive in carpet, drapes and upholstery.
*Clean carpets with and upholstery with a dry-steam cleaner (where do I get one??)
followed by an intensive vacuuming. Vacuums with HEPA filters are best.
*Leave your shoes at the door. Shoes spread pesticides, pollen and germs.
*Use sanitizing wipes on items groped daily, cabinet handles, remote controls, light switches, door knobs and keys.
Next on the list the Bedroom!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
The Golden Compass
THE GOLDEN COMPASS, a new movie targeted at children, will be
released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on a the first book of
a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl
kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt
about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books
are about killing God."
The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed
to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their
children to see the the movie and that the children will want the
books for Christmas.
The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon,
and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is
crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie.
You can research this for yourself. Start with this article on
Snopes.com, then go to Google.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
released December 7, 2007. This movie is based on a the first book of
a trilogy by atheist Philip Pullman. In the final book a boy and girl
kill God so they can do as they please. Pullman left little doubt
about his intentions when he said in a 2003 interview that "My books
are about killing God."
The movie is a watered down version of the first book and is designed
to be very attractive in the hope unsuspecting parents will take their
children to see the the movie and that the children will want the
books for Christmas.
The movie has a well known cast, including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Bacon,
and Sam Elliott. It will probably be advertised extensively, so it is
crucial that we get the word out to warn parents to avoid this movie.
You can research this for yourself. Start with this article on
Snopes.com, then go to Google.
http://www.snopes.com/politics
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Good Health at Home
I found a recent insert in our newspaper very informative.
I will do a few post and share some great ways to keep yourself healthy by keeping your home healthy!
I hate being sick and will do anything to prevent it! Hope you find this informative too!
The Kitchen
The kitchen has more germs than any other room in your house, even more than the bathroom.
Because we are dealing with pathogen containing things such as meat and vegetables, we need to clean with more than just soap and water, we need to DISINFECT!
1 oz bleach to 1 qt water is one of the most powerful disinfectants you can use.
Tips:
*Never use your dishwashing sponge to wash countertops or appliances. You can cross contaminate. Use cleaning wipes (look for brands that say sanitizer or disinfectant)
Dispose of sponges monthly and periodically soak sponges and rags in bleach and water solution.
*If there are cracks in your wooden utensils or cutting boards, replace them. Also use different cutting boards for meat and veggies.
*Up to 80% of food-borne illness is caught in the home. Buy a refrigerator thermometer and make sure the temp stay 40 degrees (F) or lower to reduce bacteria. Preservative rich foods such as pickles and jellies can go in the door, but...
Keep milk and eggs in the back of the refrigerator where it stays coolest.
This was taken from the Cleveland Plain Dealer...next post is the Living an Family rooms!
I will do a few post and share some great ways to keep yourself healthy by keeping your home healthy!
I hate being sick and will do anything to prevent it! Hope you find this informative too!
The Kitchen
The kitchen has more germs than any other room in your house, even more than the bathroom.
Because we are dealing with pathogen containing things such as meat and vegetables, we need to clean with more than just soap and water, we need to DISINFECT!
1 oz bleach to 1 qt water is one of the most powerful disinfectants you can use.
Tips:
*Never use your dishwashing sponge to wash countertops or appliances. You can cross contaminate. Use cleaning wipes (look for brands that say sanitizer or disinfectant)
Dispose of sponges monthly and periodically soak sponges and rags in bleach and water solution.
*If there are cracks in your wooden utensils or cutting boards, replace them. Also use different cutting boards for meat and veggies.
*Up to 80% of food-borne illness is caught in the home. Buy a refrigerator thermometer and make sure the temp stay 40 degrees (F) or lower to reduce bacteria. Preservative rich foods such as pickles and jellies can go in the door, but...
Keep milk and eggs in the back of the refrigerator where it stays coolest.
This was taken from the Cleveland Plain Dealer...next post is the Living an Family rooms!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
I am back...
Summer is coming to an end and now I will have more time.
To start of the Fall season here is a fun recipe the kids will love!
Taken from Taste of Home Oct/Nov 2007
Trick-or-Treat Turnovers
1/2 lb ground meat ( I used turkey..and 1 lb of it)
1 TBSP finely chopped onion
4 oz. mozzarella cheese cubed
1/4 C prepared mustard (didn't have any..but it would have helped the flavor)
2 tubes (16.3 oz each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
1, egg lightly beaten (oops I forgot this)
In large skillet, cook meat and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink;drain. Add cheese and mustard; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Cool slightly. Flatten each biscuit into a 4 in circle; place 4 biscuits on each cookie sheet (you need 2 or do 2 batches). Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of meat mixture onto each ( I made mine bigger and more meat-that is why I used a whole pound of meat instead of 1/2 pound since I was using at dinner for my kids, since they don't like my Sausage bean soup).
Using a sharp knife or cookie cutters cut out jack o lantern faces from remaining biscuit circles; place over meat mixture and pinch edges tightly to seal.
Use scraps to make stems.
Brush with egg ( I didn't do this and they turned out fine). Bake 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes
until golden brown!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Let's get moving
I pledge to not be a blog slacker anymore. So please pledge to not be a blog reader/commenter slacker anymore!!
WE tend to always find things to complain about with our children. So I wanted to challenge you to find the GOOD.
When your kid does something out of nowhere that you have been working on, don't you just want to have a party??
Today in the car Ethan (almost 3) was whining for a drink of my pop (no, I usually don't let them drink pop) and I said Ethan when we stop you can have a sip, and instead of throwing a temper tantrum like he always does he said, "alright" and shut his mouth. What the heck?? I was so excited I turned to smile at him and say that was so nice Ethan. Those were good words.
YEAH ETHAN!!
So I want you to give a shout out to your child for any good thing they did. Whatever age. You can come back as many times as you want. BUT....
You also have to read the comment that you left to them. That will make their day.
That gives me another idea, if you child has conquered something, maybe I will do a post with their picture and a letter from mommy. Wouldn't they love it??
Let's just start with the shout out challenge.
And if you have a post for your child, send me an e-mail at iknowiamnotalone.blogspot.com!
I am looking forward to it. Let your friends know!!
WE tend to always find things to complain about with our children. So I wanted to challenge you to find the GOOD.
When your kid does something out of nowhere that you have been working on, don't you just want to have a party??
Today in the car Ethan (almost 3) was whining for a drink of my pop (no, I usually don't let them drink pop) and I said Ethan when we stop you can have a sip, and instead of throwing a temper tantrum like he always does he said, "alright" and shut his mouth. What the heck?? I was so excited I turned to smile at him and say that was so nice Ethan. Those were good words.
YEAH ETHAN!!
So I want you to give a shout out to your child for any good thing they did. Whatever age. You can come back as many times as you want. BUT....
You also have to read the comment that you left to them. That will make their day.
That gives me another idea, if you child has conquered something, maybe I will do a post with their picture and a letter from mommy. Wouldn't they love it??
Let's just start with the shout out challenge.
And if you have a post for your child, send me an e-mail at iknowiamnotalone.blogspot.com!
I am looking forward to it. Let your friends know!!
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Long Time, No Post
Has it really been almost a month. I am so sorry to be a boring blogger! But I am sure most of you have been just as busy.
I don't have any interesting stories or uncommon struggles right now, do you??
e-mail me at iknowiamnotalone@gmail.com or leave your e-mail in the comments section!
Happy Summer.
I don't have any interesting stories or uncommon struggles right now, do you??
e-mail me at iknowiamnotalone@gmail.com or leave your e-mail in the comments section!
Happy Summer.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Did you ever do something that you immediatley regreted?
So I am being vulnerable and hope to get only encouraging words and to hear stories to make me feel NOT ALONE!!
Today Merci had VBS and needed to be there by 9, we didn't wake up until 8:30 (very unusual). I rushed to get us all ready and out the door. Ethan and I also had a mom's day out at church, which is only 10 minutes from VBS and 30 minutes from home, so we just found something to do until we had to be at church at 10. You all know how 2 1/2 almost 3 year olds can be one of the hardest ages. Ethan is definitely HARD right now. I have to beg him to do almost everything I ask, nothing can be done without a temper tantrum. I have defiantly been stressed, and having to deal with my almost 7 year olds constant nagging and bad attitudes along with Ethan's bad attitudes. So after we dropped Merci off at VBS we went to Walmart to grab a a few things we needed, and then we headed to church. Ethan was very good at church, he ran around with his friend, he was a little whinny, wanting juice every 5 minutes, but whatever. Once it was time to leave he couldn't find the car we had just bought at Walmart (which I told him to keep in the car or my purse but he refused) I had to go get Merci on time, so we didn't have time to look for it. From then on all he did was whine the whole way home, about anything he could think of. He also has had this new thing where he tells me to go certain ways (like left or right) when that is not the way I need to go, and he gets ticked when I don't listen. I needed to stop at the post office and at the bank so he wasn't too happy. We got inside and I was going to make lunch. I usually let them watch a show while I prepare lunch, but he wanted juice and could not wait. I decided to pour some juice for him and asked where his green cup was, he told me it was in the sink and it was dirty (from the lotion he smeared all over it) and asked for his M&M cup, I poured it and then he threw a fit because he wanted the shark cup. NO YOU SPECIFICALLY SAID THE M&M CUP, SON.
He was whining and crying and throwing a huge fit and I just got so frustrated that I.......
I was debating putting this on here, but I did ask Ethan's forgiveness and he said sorry for his bad attitude so I guess I can share................................................................................................
I poured the cup of juice on his head=(
How mature, I know. I was just to my boiling point and made a bad choice. Merci came running in the kitchen and began scolding me which didn't go over very well with me. I knew I was wrong the moment I saw Ethan's face. But you can't turn back time only try harder.
Have you ever had a moment like this??
Today Merci had VBS and needed to be there by 9, we didn't wake up until 8:30 (very unusual). I rushed to get us all ready and out the door. Ethan and I also had a mom's day out at church, which is only 10 minutes from VBS and 30 minutes from home, so we just found something to do until we had to be at church at 10. You all know how 2 1/2 almost 3 year olds can be one of the hardest ages. Ethan is definitely HARD right now. I have to beg him to do almost everything I ask, nothing can be done without a temper tantrum. I have defiantly been stressed, and having to deal with my almost 7 year olds constant nagging and bad attitudes along with Ethan's bad attitudes. So after we dropped Merci off at VBS we went to Walmart to grab a a few things we needed, and then we headed to church. Ethan was very good at church, he ran around with his friend, he was a little whinny, wanting juice every 5 minutes, but whatever. Once it was time to leave he couldn't find the car we had just bought at Walmart (which I told him to keep in the car or my purse but he refused) I had to go get Merci on time, so we didn't have time to look for it. From then on all he did was whine the whole way home, about anything he could think of. He also has had this new thing where he tells me to go certain ways (like left or right) when that is not the way I need to go, and he gets ticked when I don't listen. I needed to stop at the post office and at the bank so he wasn't too happy. We got inside and I was going to make lunch. I usually let them watch a show while I prepare lunch, but he wanted juice and could not wait. I decided to pour some juice for him and asked where his green cup was, he told me it was in the sink and it was dirty (from the lotion he smeared all over it) and asked for his M&M cup, I poured it and then he threw a fit because he wanted the shark cup. NO YOU SPECIFICALLY SAID THE M&M CUP, SON.
He was whining and crying and throwing a huge fit and I just got so frustrated that I.......
I was debating putting this on here, but I did ask Ethan's forgiveness and he said sorry for his bad attitude so I guess I can share................................................................................................
I poured the cup of juice on his head=(
How mature, I know. I was just to my boiling point and made a bad choice. Merci came running in the kitchen and began scolding me which didn't go over very well with me. I knew I was wrong the moment I saw Ethan's face. But you can't turn back time only try harder.
Have you ever had a moment like this??
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Saturday, June 9, 2007
101 Things to Do! From955thefish.com
| Make a scrapbook of everything you do this summer |
| 2 | Have a picnicPlanning a Picnic |
| 3 | Write a letter to your best friend |
| 4 | Visit another country |
| 5 | Go to a ballgame |
| 6 | Get a job (parent permission) |
| 7 | Become a photographer |
| 8 | Make dinner for your family |
| 9 | Compare a book to a movie |
| 10 | Write a poem |
| 11 | Learn about fireworks |
| 12 | Bake some cookies |
| 13 | Take a boat ride |
| 14 | Sketch a picture of your house from the outside |
| 15 | Go to camp |
| 16 | Visit a farm |
| 17 | Take a walk and record the sounds |
| 18 | Make your own soccer camp |
| 19 | Keep a journal of what you do during the Summer |
| 20 | Cut up an old greeting card picture and make a puzzle |
| 21 | Start a band |
| 22 | Make a new kind of sandwich |
| 23 | Blow up balloons, put notes inside and hand them |
| 24 | Go backpacking |
| 25 | Go outside and find 10 different kinds of flowers |
| 26 | Create a web site |
| 27 | Go camping |
| 28 | Invent a new dance |
| 29 | Help an elderly person with house or yard work |
| 30 | Visit the zoo |
| 31 | Learn a foreign language |
| 32 | Make an obstacle course in your back yard |
| 33 | Make a treasure hunt |
| 34 | Read a story to someone |
| 35 | Have a winter theme party |
| 36 | Recycle bottles and donate the money to a local charity |
| 37 | Clean up a nature trail |
| 38 | Build a tree house |
| 39 | Create a new world |
| 40 | Set up a lemonade stand |
| 41 | Learn or teach a new sport with someone |
| 42 | Attend a concert |
| 43 | Have a family game night |
| 44 | Make a movie |
| 45 | Make a collage from magazine words and pictures |
| 46 | Create a terrarium |
| 47 | Go canoeing |
| 48 | Discover a new favorite author or book series |
| 49 | Go to a museum |
| 50 | Make a fire plan |
| 51 | Make up bubble solution and have a contest |
| 52 | Find a pen-pal (parent permission) |
| 53 | Plant something |
| 54 | Visit a tourist spot near your home |
| 55 | Host a yard sale |
| 56 | Build a sandcastle |
| 57 | Donate some of the toys and clothes you no longer use |
| 58 | Research your family tree |
| 59 | Fly a kite |
| 60 | Invent your own board game |
| 61 | Use a compass or GPS to map your neighborhood |
| 62 | Build a time capsule |
| 63 | Act in a play |
| 64 | Throw a cultural heritage block party |
| 65 | Make a bird feeder |
| 66 | Organize a bike safety clinic |
| 67 | Spend time with your grandparents |
| 68 | Attend a first aid class |
| 69 | Dig for fossils |
| 70 | Write a song |
| 71 | Tie-dye some t-shirts |
| 72 | Take a dog for a walk |
| 73 | Have a paper airplane contest |
| 74 | Go without TV for a day |
| 75 | Sign up at your local library for their Summer |
| 76 | Learn some new outdoor games |
| 77 | Make something from recyclables |
| 78 | Share your favorite movie with a friend |
| 79 | Make home made ice cream |
| 80 | Jump on a trampoline |
| 81 | Get a magazine subscription (parent permission) |
| 82 | Organize a scavenger hunt |
| 83 | Go swimming |
| 84 | Paint a portrait of your best friend |
| 85 | Start a collection |
| 86 | Write a fairy tale |
| 87 | Travel in time |
| 88 | Stargaze and track the moon phases |
| 89 | Learn how to sew |
| 90 | Visit a National Park |
| 91 | Rent a video of a ballet |
| 92 | Roast marshmallows |
| 93 | Watch the birds |
| 94 | Arrange a bouquet of flowers |
| 95 | Learn to blog (parents permission) |
| 96 | Re-decorate your room |
| 97 | Learn to play chess |
| 98 | Adopt a pet (parent permission) |
| 99 | Keep your brain going |
| 100 | Teach someone to use email |
| 101 | Create your own holiday |
Friday, June 8, 2007
Kid friendly recipe..sorta!
I came across this recipe in Taste of Home Aug/Sept 2001.
I made it with the kids today! I was pretty easy and the kids got to help (Forgot to take pics).
Peanut Butter Puddingwiches
3/4 C Peanut Butter
1 1/2 C milk
1 C Cool Whip or like
1 small package chocolate or vanilla pudding
Graham Crackers
Line 1 13x9 Pan with foil. (I think the quick release stuff would work very well, I used regular and it made it kinda messy and hard). In a mixing bowl combine Peanut butter and milk until smooth ( I mixed it for a little bit). Slowly beat in chocolate pudding mix ( I did it all at once on medium speed) until blended. Fold in 1 C Cool Whip ( I just beat it in with the mixers!) Pour mixture into foil lined pan and freeze until firm.
Break or cut grahams into squares (break big cracker into two) cut frozen pudding mixture into squares (same size as grahams) and put between toe crackers. Place individually into plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
We ate some right away and they were messy. I guess freezing overnight will make them more solid!
Enjoy!
I let the kids add the ingredients and I would put the ice cream squares on one cracker and they would top it with another and ad to pan! With lots of licking fingers in between=)
I made it with the kids today! I was pretty easy and the kids got to help (Forgot to take pics).
Peanut Butter Puddingwiches
3/4 C Peanut Butter
1 1/2 C milk
1 C Cool Whip or like
1 small package chocolate or vanilla pudding
Graham Crackers
Line 1 13x9 Pan with foil. (I think the quick release stuff would work very well, I used regular and it made it kinda messy and hard). In a mixing bowl combine Peanut butter and milk until smooth ( I mixed it for a little bit). Slowly beat in chocolate pudding mix ( I did it all at once on medium speed) until blended. Fold in 1 C Cool Whip ( I just beat it in with the mixers!) Pour mixture into foil lined pan and freeze until firm.
Break or cut grahams into squares (break big cracker into two) cut frozen pudding mixture into squares (same size as grahams) and put between toe crackers. Place individually into plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
We ate some right away and they were messy. I guess freezing overnight will make them more solid!
Enjoy!
I let the kids add the ingredients and I would put the ice cream squares on one cracker and they would top it with another and ad to pan! With lots of licking fingers in between=)
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Cute Idea
Have you ever asked your child what they want to buy someone for a gift?
I do this all of the time with Merci, and funny, but she has come up with some of the best ideas!
Some gifts she has suggested for daddy: a motorcycle...a real one wasn't in the budget so we got him a hot wheels one!, screwdrivers, which he had mentioned one day and I had forgot, he was very excited when he opened his new full set of screwdrivers for Christmas, a snow tube, which has been so fun to go sledding with in the winter. I am sure there are more, but I forget.
Yesterday we were in the car and I asked her what we should get her teacher, since today is the last day of school, and she said, Mrs. Means only likes yellow laffy taffy. I was kinda like, well we aren't buying your teacher laffy taffy. We had to return a movie at Blockbuster so I decided to just get her teacher a gift card from there...who doesn't rent movies, right?? And while we were in line we saw a bag of Laffy Taffy on the candy rack, so we had to get it. I took all the yellows out and put them in a cute bag! Is that corny?? I wrote her teacher a note saying Merci just really wanted to giver her, her favorite candy!
So the moral of this post is that if you don't involve your children in picking out people's gifts, you should, they do a great job! They are quite perceptive!
I do this all of the time with Merci, and funny, but she has come up with some of the best ideas!
Some gifts she has suggested for daddy: a motorcycle...a real one wasn't in the budget so we got him a hot wheels one!, screwdrivers, which he had mentioned one day and I had forgot, he was very excited when he opened his new full set of screwdrivers for Christmas, a snow tube, which has been so fun to go sledding with in the winter. I am sure there are more, but I forget.
Yesterday we were in the car and I asked her what we should get her teacher, since today is the last day of school, and she said, Mrs. Means only likes yellow laffy taffy. I was kinda like, well we aren't buying your teacher laffy taffy. We had to return a movie at Blockbuster so I decided to just get her teacher a gift card from there...who doesn't rent movies, right?? And while we were in line we saw a bag of Laffy Taffy on the candy rack, so we had to get it. I took all the yellows out and put them in a cute bag! Is that corny?? I wrote her teacher a note saying Merci just really wanted to giver her, her favorite candy!
So the moral of this post is that if you don't involve your children in picking out people's gifts, you should, they do a great job! They are quite perceptive!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
::Mommy Survey::
I was reading Christy's Blog and thought this would be fun for mommies. We all love to tell our stories!
I tag everyone, copy and post it to your blog and leave a comment telling us you did it!
Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born! Let's see how much you remember!
1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
5. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
9. DUE DATE?
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION -
24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ?
27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
I tag everyone, copy and post it to your blog and leave a comment telling us you did it!
Here you go mommies - a different kind of survey for a change - it's all about your first born! Let's see how much you remember!
1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
5. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
9. DUE DATE?
10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION -
24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ?
27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
What about stores??
I know it's just stupid sometimes to think that if you take your kid shopping all day that they will behave. But today it had to be done! I brought a few snacks in my purse but that wasn't enough. Ethan cried and whined at every store for something. I know it is my fault for giving in, but I know you all agree that sometimes it is just easier that way.
What do you do to keep your kid occupied in the store, and how do you make your 2 year old sit in the front and get buckled???? What are your tricks?
What do you do to keep your kid occupied in the store, and how do you make your 2 year old sit in the front and get buckled???? What are your tricks?
Monday, May 7, 2007
Anyone??
Anyone have any really interesting or creative ideas to pass the long summer days when the kids are all out of school??
I scared that we are going to sit around bored.
I don't want to be spending $ all the time.
Ideas PLEASE!!
I scared that we are going to sit around bored.
I don't want to be spending $ all the time.
Ideas PLEASE!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
This is a mom must!
Hi everyone.
Its me Drea from Fina' Drea. Im filling in for Donna this week.
After having two kids I have grown addicted to many things... baby wearing and cloth diapering being my most recent addictions. :-)
One of my very 1st addictions though was the lovely lines of "Diaper Bags." Before kids it use to be purses for me... I had to have like a new purse each month. Not the case now :-) My problem is getting my eye on a fancy new diaper bag monthly. I must say though since Taites birth I havent purchased one :-) While pregnant though I attained 4 HAHA! I got one free from the hospital... one from my mom (SilverLine Fling Bag)... one from an online website called LTD Commodities and I won one (and my fav. right now) through Crazy Hip Blog Mamas site. [I wrote a blog entry to win it located HERE]. Its a JP Lizzy Designer bag costing a whoppin' $92.00 new! I could never afford a bag like this so its so nice having one heehee.
I thought I would showcase some of the bags I own and give pros and cons to each....
Then in the comments share with us your favorite diaper bag, and why.
Im always interested in new bags!
1st. I'll start w/ the cheapest of my bags
The Messanger style bag I got from LTD.
*click image for larger view* - Me sporting the
bag 8 months pregnant
Pros:
- BEAUTIFUL silk brocada exterior
- Wide opening
- Side pockets big enough to hold large avent bottles or even a water bottle
- Lots of pockets
- Long adjustable strap. Can be made short to use as a Tote Style bag... or long to drape across your shoulder (This is a very nice feature for me. I prefer messanger style bags)
- Interior is vinyl so it washes out very easily
- Came with adorable matching cell phone case
- Its not to big, yet not to small
- Folds flat for easy storage
- THE COST. Was only $14.00 WITH TAX included
Cons:
- After a year or so of use it may not look so pretty, depending on how rough you are with your bags. Im very careful with mine so this should last a long time
- Wasnt actually a DIAPER BAG. Its just a messanger bag. So it didnt come with a matching changing pad or anything else
- Brocada stains easily with juice but bag is washable (by hand)
- No interior bottle pockets (which I personally love)
Over all this bag ROCKS. Even though its not really a "diaper bag" it works just as good as any diaper bag I've owned.
They also had it in red and black. I prefer the gold color.
The next bag is my SILVER LINE FLING BAG
(green and black bag pictured. I actually own the
pink and brown one)
Pros:
- It has straps inside the bag that pop out to hook to stroller handles. I have a stroller without the connecting handles.. so this is a huge help
- Has pockets on the outside large enough to hold avent bottles or large sippys. It also has a nice elastic band inside the bottle pockets that keeps them secure. No more bottles slipping out :-)
- The colors are really pretty
- The Interior and exterior stay clean
well
- Has LOTS of pockets (the most pockets out of all my bags)
- Very slim
- Long strap adjust for tote style or messanger bag style. This bag has a really long strap so it can even go across my husbands chest.
- Has two compartments inside. Allowing you to seperate childrens items if you have two kids.
Cons:
- Its expensive. I got mine on ebay for $45.00... but to buy them new you'll pay atleast $55.00 or more.
- The bag is very slim so it has a hard time standing up on its own. This is annoying when you really want it to stay open sitting up straight.
- Doesnt hold as much as my other bags
and last...
My JP Lizzy Tote bag that I won.
(I own the pink one)
Pros:
- Beautifully made. VERY STRONG
- Wonderful colors and style
- Has little metal feet at the bottom so it wont ever touch the ground when you sit it down. The feet are very descret and tiny. Nothing ugly looking
- WIDE opening
- Lots of pockets
- Two exterior and two interior bottle/sippy holders
- Diaper wipes/diaper pockets inside.
- 3 inserts. Changing pad, larger pocket pouch and a little wallet tote
- Nice comfortable straps
Cons:
- WAY expensive... $92.00
- I wish I could make it a messanger bag some days... because with two kids my bags tend to slip off my shoulder easily.
- It can be bulky some days... but thats because I have a sling inside it and cloth diapers HAHA. So it fluffs it up fairly big
Well Donna, this post is very long :-) I should of warned you I talk a lot.
HAHAHA
So comment and tell us about your favorite bags!
http://www.diaperbags.com/ << is a great website with LOTS to pick from if you need one... Oh boy did I just cause temptation? HAHA. Yea... ok im going to go look at some bags ;-)
Happy week/ weekend ladies.
Its me Drea from Fina' Drea. Im filling in for Donna this week.
After having two kids I have grown addicted to many things... baby wearing and cloth diapering being my most recent addictions. :-)
One of my very 1st addictions though was the lovely lines of "Diaper Bags." Before kids it use to be purses for me... I had to have like a new purse each month. Not the case now :-) My problem is getting my eye on a fancy new diaper bag monthly. I must say though since Taites birth I havent purchased one :-) While pregnant though I attained 4 HAHA! I got one free from the hospital... one from my mom (SilverLine Fling Bag)... one from an online website called LTD Commodities and I won one (and my fav. right now) through Crazy Hip Blog Mamas site. [I wrote a blog entry to win it located HERE]. Its a JP Lizzy Designer bag costing a whoppin' $92.00 new! I could never afford a bag like this so its so nice having one heehee.
I thought I would showcase some of the bags I own and give pros and cons to each....
Then in the comments share with us your favorite diaper bag, and why.
Im always interested in new bags!
1st. I'll start w/ the cheapest of my bags
The Messanger style bag I got from LTD.
*click image for larger view* - Me sporting the
bag 8 months pregnant
Pros:
- BEAUTIFUL silk brocada exterior
- Wide opening
- Side pockets big enough to hold large avent bottles or even a water bottle
- Lots of pockets
- Long adjustable strap. Can be made short to use as a Tote Style bag... or long to drape across your shoulder (This is a very nice feature for me. I prefer messanger style bags)
- Interior is vinyl so it washes out very easily
- Came with adorable matching cell phone case
- Its not to big, yet not to small
- Folds flat for easy storage
- THE COST. Was only $14.00 WITH TAX included
Cons:
- After a year or so of use it may not look so pretty, depending on how rough you are with your bags. Im very careful with mine so this should last a long time
- Wasnt actually a DIAPER BAG. Its just a messanger bag. So it didnt come with a matching changing pad or anything else
- Brocada stains easily with juice but bag is washable (by hand)
- No interior bottle pockets (which I personally love)
Over all this bag ROCKS. Even though its not really a "diaper bag" it works just as good as any diaper bag I've owned.
They also had it in red and black. I prefer the gold color.
The next bag is my SILVER LINE FLING BAG
(green and black bag pictured. I actually own the
pink and brown one)
Pros:
- It has straps inside the bag that pop out to hook to stroller handles. I have a stroller without the connecting handles.. so this is a huge help
- Has pockets on the outside large enough to hold avent bottles or large sippys. It also has a nice elastic band inside the bottle pockets that keeps them secure. No more bottles slipping out :-)
- The colors are really pretty
- The Interior and exterior stay clean
well
- Has LOTS of pockets (the most pockets out of all my bags)
- Very slim
- Long strap adjust for tote style or messanger bag style. This bag has a really long strap so it can even go across my husbands chest.
- Has two compartments inside. Allowing you to seperate childrens items if you have two kids.
Cons:
- Its expensive. I got mine on ebay for $45.00... but to buy them new you'll pay atleast $55.00 or more.
- The bag is very slim so it has a hard time standing up on its own. This is annoying when you really want it to stay open sitting up straight.
- Doesnt hold as much as my other bags
and last...
My JP Lizzy Tote bag that I won.
(I own the pink one)
Pros:
- Beautifully made. VERY STRONG
- Wonderful colors and style
- Has little metal feet at the bottom so it wont ever touch the ground when you sit it down. The feet are very descret and tiny. Nothing ugly looking
- WIDE opening
- Lots of pockets
- Two exterior and two interior bottle/sippy holders
- Diaper wipes/diaper pockets inside.
- 3 inserts. Changing pad, larger pocket pouch and a little wallet tote
- Nice comfortable straps
Cons:
- WAY expensive... $92.00
- I wish I could make it a messanger bag some days... because with two kids my bags tend to slip off my shoulder easily.
- It can be bulky some days... but thats because I have a sling inside it and cloth diapers HAHA. So it fluffs it up fairly big
Well Donna, this post is very long :-) I should of warned you I talk a lot.
HAHAHA
So comment and tell us about your favorite bags!
http://www.diaperbags.com/ << is a great website with LOTS to pick from if you need one... Oh boy did I just cause temptation? HAHA. Yea... ok im going to go look at some bags ;-)
Happy week/ weekend ladies.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Sharing stories!
I love to share stories of my kids. With Ethan being 2 1/2 I have many!
I was talking to my friend on the phone the other day and we were telling stories of the funny things our kids say.
Share 1-2 quick stories of words or phrases you child has used at the funniest times.
#1 A few months back Ethan and I were at Walmart, on the way out I decided I would grab a 25 cent can of pop. I out my money in and it wouldn't work, I pressed every selection, then I pressed the coin return and a dime came out, even though I used a quarter...Okay so I try again, nothing and this time it kept my money...so I kicked it to see if anything would happen. I got some money back so I kicked it again, nothing...RRRR...so I kick it again and say "Stupid thing". Well we were at the same Walmart yesterday and Ethan spots the pop machines and points and says "Stupid things mom" "stupid things broken"......LOL. Hilarious, yet not! I explain to him we shouldn't say stupid and that mommy was wrong for saying that. Kids!!
How the heck did he remember this??
#2 We were out of town last week. There was a bad storm outside and the electricity int he hotel went out. It wasn't dark yet, so we just had the curtains open in the room, where we were playing Wii. Out in the other room the curtain was still closed so it was a bit dark. Ethan comes running back in to tell us it was "pooky" out there. I never use that word, I couldn't figure out where he heard it. The I remembered he and Merci had been watching Scooby Doo, he must have picked it up from the show...and used it in the right context how funny is that!
Let's hear your story about funny things your kids have said!
We can do different stories next time! We all need a good laugh now and then!
I was talking to my friend on the phone the other day and we were telling stories of the funny things our kids say.
Share 1-2 quick stories of words or phrases you child has used at the funniest times.
#1 A few months back Ethan and I were at Walmart, on the way out I decided I would grab a 25 cent can of pop. I out my money in and it wouldn't work, I pressed every selection, then I pressed the coin return and a dime came out, even though I used a quarter...Okay so I try again, nothing and this time it kept my money...so I kicked it to see if anything would happen. I got some money back so I kicked it again, nothing...RRRR...so I kick it again and say "Stupid thing". Well we were at the same Walmart yesterday and Ethan spots the pop machines and points and says "Stupid things mom" "stupid things broken"......LOL. Hilarious, yet not! I explain to him we shouldn't say stupid and that mommy was wrong for saying that. Kids!!
How the heck did he remember this??
#2 We were out of town last week. There was a bad storm outside and the electricity int he hotel went out. It wasn't dark yet, so we just had the curtains open in the room, where we were playing Wii. Out in the other room the curtain was still closed so it was a bit dark. Ethan comes running back in to tell us it was "pooky" out there. I never use that word, I couldn't figure out where he heard it. The I remembered he and Merci had been watching Scooby Doo, he must have picked it up from the show...and used it in the right context how funny is that!
Let's hear your story about funny things your kids have said!
We can do different stories next time! We all need a good laugh now and then!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Patience
Patience is a virtue, a fruit of the spirit.
Is it hard for you?
How have you learned to be more patient?
Are there excersices or something?
Is it hard for you?
How have you learned to be more patient?
Are there excersices or something?
Monday, April 2, 2007
Guest Blogger Stacey!
I asked Stacey to blog about her life with a 20 month old and expecting a baby in 18 weeks!
Hope we can offer her some solid advice and encourage her!
My Thoughts on Baby #2
Where to start... well, my first son was born July 20,
2005, 8 days early, and very unexpected! I was
certainly not ready to go into labour when I did. I
think this has had a huge effect on my feelings as a
mom, and I've been trying to change my perspective for
#2.
This baby is due August 6, 2007. I'm very excited,
yet pretty nervous all at the same time. This time I
have more to think about too. How will I deal with
two? Will Rowan be jealous? Do I potty train Rowan
now, or wait til after the baby is born? Am I crazy
for having them only two years apart? How will I go
grocery shopping with two? Am I ready to give even
more of myself?
My list could go on and on. The things I've been
thinking about most lately are whether I will get back
to my pre baby size again, or if I'll gain way too
much weight this time. How was it for you other moms?
~Stacey
Hope we can offer her some solid advice and encourage her!
My Thoughts on Baby #2
Where to start... well, my first son was born July 20,
2005, 8 days early, and very unexpected! I was
certainly not ready to go into labour when I did. I
think this has had a huge effect on my feelings as a
mom, and I've been trying to change my perspective for
#2.
This baby is due August 6, 2007. I'm very excited,
yet pretty nervous all at the same time. This time I
have more to think about too. How will I deal with
two? Will Rowan be jealous? Do I potty train Rowan
now, or wait til after the baby is born? Am I crazy
for having them only two years apart? How will I go
grocery shopping with two? Am I ready to give even
more of myself?
My list could go on and on. The things I've been
thinking about most lately are whether I will get back
to my pre baby size again, or if I'll gain way too
much weight this time. How was it for you other moms?
~Stacey
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