September 2019 -

Legacybox Allows You To Leave a Digital Legacy For Your Family

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Chances are, you probably have an abundance of photos albums stored away somewhere in your house. And most likely, the last time you took a look through them was ages ago. You don’t want to pitch your pics into the garbage, but the process of digitizing all of those images, slides, and yes, VHS tapes is downright daunting. And that’s where Legacybox comes in[...]

10 Questions to Ask When Touring a Preschool or Child Care Center

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When the time comes for your child to go to preschool or daycare, you might have a lot of worries--and a lot of questions, too. From wondering if your kid will be safe (or even if he'll eat his salami sammy at lunchtime), it can be a stressful time for parents. Knowing what questions to ask when touring a preschool or child care center can help ease your[...]

6 S.T.E.A.M. Toys That Will Make Your Child’s Learning Go Full Steam Ahead

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So much stress is put on STEAM learning, and rightly so. With STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at the forefront of today’s educational curriculum, it makes sense that you should look for ways to incorporate these skills into your child’s daily life. And that’s where these 6 STEAM toys come into play — literally. Learning does[...]

SpongeBob SquarePants X Timberland Boots Are The Coolest Thing To Come Out of Bikini Bottom

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The colder weather is coming, so that means it’s time to swap your sandals for something more seasonally appropriate. But instead of digging in your closet for some beat-up sneaks, switch it up for these SpongeBob SquarePants X Timberland Boots. Everybody’s favorite sponge is celebrating a big anniversary. SpongeBob SquarePants is officially 20 years [...]

How To Ensure You Give The Right Medication Dosage To Your Baby

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It’s in the middle of the night when your baby starts screaming because of a sky-high fever. You’re bleary-eyed while reading the instructions on the medicine box—and performing mathematical equations at 3:00 AM to figure out how much medicine she should get is nerve-wracking. You’re not alone: a new study found that a staggering 99 percent of kids’ liqu[...]

These Apple Cupcakes Will Get Your Kid To The Head Of The Class

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There’s no better way to welcome the school year than with cupcakes. And these apple cupcakes are absolutely adorable—and super easy to make, too. They only require four ingredients, (and a modicum of craftiness) in order to pull them off. Although you could try to make them Pinterest-perfect, you really shouldn’t. Truth be told, the less perfect they[...]

Howie D’s Which One Am I? Album Is Truly Larger Than Life

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Millennial (and middle-aged) moms everywhere have been anxiously awaiting the release of Howie D.’s first family album, Which One Am I? And rightly so, since the dreamy Backstreet Boy’s solo album gives us a deep look into who Howie D. really is. And it makes us realize that the low-key Backstreet Boy is truly larger than life. Whick One Am I? is a co[...]

Anna Pogoda of Saltana Cave Shows Us How A Mother's Love (And Salt) Can Heal

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When you first meet Anna Pogoda, you’re struck by how soft spoken she is. The creator and owner of Saltana Cave (the name is a play on the words salt and her own name) in Ridgefield, CT, Anna is at once calming and inspirational. We spoke to Anna about why she opened Saltana Cave, the healing power of salt, and why, as a successful female business owner,[...]

The Saltana Cave Offers Pure Relaxation And Respite

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Let’s face it: life is busy. With never-ending to do lists and daily dilemmas, it’s hard to find time to get everything done, much less be able to unwind. That’s where the Saltana Cave comes in. Based in Ridgefield, CT, the Saltana Cave offers pure relaxation—and respite—for people looking for ways to breathe deeply and connect with themselves. Upon e[...]

Is Cry It Out Safe?

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Before my first child was born, I had heard horror stories on both sides of the fence about crying it out. “Parents who let their babies cry it out are monsters who are neglecting the basic needs of their children,” to “The first few nights of hearing your baby howl for you are absolute agony, and you’ll feel like the worst human being in the world…but t[...]

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