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Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheddar Explosion Contest

January 27, 2010 By

Do your kids love Kraft Mac & Cheese like mine do? They would have it every day if I’d let them! lol If your kid is a fan like mine, this is the contest for them! With a little creativity and luck, your kid and your family could win a trip to Texas this winter! [...]

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Akron H1N1 Vaccine open to the general public for FREE Jan 6, 11, 12th, and more

January 1, 2010 By

Are you looking for the free Akron H1N1 Vaccine for you and your family? The Akron Health Department is offering the vaccine Free to Everyone. Health Department FREE Akron H1N1 Vaccine Offerings Posted below are the locations in Summit County, found on the SummitFlu website. Now that things have slowed down with H1N1 cases and [...]

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Free Playgroup in Norton on Tuesdays

November 19, 2009 By

Are you wanting to get out of the house with the kids this winter? Ready to go ahead and join a playgroup?  Norton Community Center is hosting a FREE  Playgroup every Tuesday from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm This is a free children’s playgroup. Children of all ages are welcome from all communities. There are [...]

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Protect your family from H1NI Swine Flu

October 29, 2009 By

We are all concerned when it comes to the health and safety of our kids. With the looming H1N1 and the regular seasonal flu (influenza), there is something you can do for your family. Stop the spread of germs! There are some easy ways to protect your family from H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu. [...]

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Common Sense H1N1, Flu, & Cold Prevention

October 15, 2009 By

Here are some easy, common sense ways to protect your family from H1N1 Swine Flu, Seasonal Flu, colds, and other viruses. Let me know if you and your family implement these tips or others. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) .  This is not a joke.  Make it a ritual habit…make it part [...]

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Should you get the H1N1 Vaccine for you & your family??

October 12, 2009 By

There has been a lot of confusion about whether the H1N1 flu shot is safe or if it is worth the risk of foregoing the vaccination. I found a great site called PreventH1N1.us that has great information and advice for protecting your family from H1N1. Basically, the top US health official, Schuchat at the CDC [...]

Indonesian woman gives birth to 19.2 lb baby!

September 30, 2009 By

An Indonesian woman gave birth on Monday to a 19.2-pound baby boy, the heaviest newborn ever recorded in the country.  This is her 4th baby, all others were delivered by a midwife. When complications with her diabetes alarmed her, she went to the hospital. Thankfully for them all, she was able to deliver this healthy [...]

Stop baby-sitting neighbors’ kids??? What do you think?

September 30, 2009 By

A Michigan lady got a surprising letter from the Michigan Department of Human Services warning her that she cannot watch her neighbors’ kids before school starts without proper day care center licenses. She watching her neighbors’ kids for about a hour before the school bus comes to pick them up. This friendly, good hearted woman [...]

Tylenol Recalls Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol

September 29, 2009 By

Tylenol issued a voluntarily recall certain lots of its Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol liquid products made between April 2008 and June 2008. There are concerns about one of the inactive ingredients in the product. For all the details, including lot #s and product descriptions, go to www.Tylenol.com. If you have any concerns about this product [...]

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Akron Area Preschool Options

September 1, 2009 By

There are many excellent preschool options in Akron, OH. It is a daunting task to decide which is the best for your child. I’ve compiled a list of programs, registration feeds, and tuition so you can make the best decision for your child. Akron Education Campus The Akron Education Campus offers preschool programs for 3-5 [...]

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What treatments are safe while pregnant??

April 25, 2009 By

There is never a time when a woman needs special pampering than when she is pregnant…except for maybe 2 months after the baby is born and she’s had no sleep for weeks!  During the long hard months, every pregnant woman needs time to relax and feel ‘pretty’.  However, being pregnant causes many concerns as to [...]

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Colorful Fun Bath Time

March 27, 2009 By

Kids either love or hate bath time.  Fortunately, my kids love it. I’m always looking for fun toys, plastic books, and fun ways to make bath time entertaining and educational. Colorful Bath Water Our latest fun bath time activity involves exploring colors. You can buy colored tablets to make bath water change color. A cheaper [...]

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Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Edition

March 19, 2009 By

Pinocchio has never looked or sounded better after 70 years!  This is how the story of bravery, loyalty, and honesty coming to life should look. It is amazing how Disney has digitally restored and audio enhanced this magical story to become something you and your children will treasure. The Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Edition is now [...]

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Lansinoh Lanolin: Best Breastfeeding Cream Ever

March 6, 2009 By

Lansinoh Lanolin Topical Treatment is a product I trust and have used while breastfeeding both of my children. It is the only product that LaLeche League International endorses for topical nipple treatment.  Being 100% pure, with no  preservatives or additives it does not need to be removed and is safe for your baby. The healing [...]

Join a Mom’s Club or Start Your Own

February 19, 2009 By

There are many benefits to joining or even starting your own Moms club. It is a great time to meet up with moms in the same stage of life as you to share hints, ideas, frustrations, or just to chat. It is also an excellent and fun way for your kids to develop socially as [...]