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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine Boudreaux's butt paste is a diaper rash ointment and skin protectant. It helps to prevent diaper rash, protects chafed skin, and seals out wetness. Boudreaux's Butt Paste® spreads on easily, cleans off quickly, and has a pleasant scent. Available in convenient foil pack, 1oz, 2oz, 3oz, 4 oz tubes and 16oz jar. Available...

How to Help Your Child Conquer Shyness

I completely understand the effects of shyness on people in general and children specifically. I was very shy as a child and my timidity lasted well into my adulthood. I remember as a child wanting to participate in various activities, but did not because of fear. Although timidity is quite common place, it is imperative that it is kept in check, in order to ensure it is not hindering your child's social development....

Guest post from Author R.C. Ryan

I had five children in nine years. When my husband and I married young, we both wanted a big family. Once the babies started coming, we had to grow up quickly. I learned, after the birth of my first baby, that I'd had no idea how much work I would do until I quit work to stay home and raise a family. Let's talk multi-tasking. Mothers are experts at doing laundry, folding towels while listening to a child's faltering...

A Hidden Cause of Obesity

By Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, Co-Author of The Serotonin Power Diet: Eat Carbs -- Nature's Own Appetite Suppressant -- to Stop Emotional Overeating and Halt Antidepressant-Associated Weight Gain I know it does no good to shout at a TV screen but I do it anyway. Watching advertisements for upcoming specials on "obesity in America" or "best diet tips" or "the best way to fight weight gain" provokes my on-going one-sided...

Remove Pesticides from Fruits and Vegetables

To remove pesticides, bacteria, and dirt form the surface of smooth skinned vegetables and fruits, mix one part lemon juice or white or distilled vinegar to three parts tap water. Apply with a spray bottle and let sit for one minute. Rinse with cool water and dry completely before storing. Learn more tips like this from 101 Things I learned in Culinary School 3 Book Giveaway on Mommy Reads too Muc...

“My Mini Moment” contest, what's yours?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dove Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine. When I saw this contest I instantly thought This is what Taking Time for Mommy is all about. How moms need to take and cherish those little moments, our little moments, every chance we get! How do you take yours? I celebrate with a good book, chocolate, a glass of wine, playing in my garden... How about you? DOVE® Ice Cream...

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Tips For Giving Meds to Kids

Sometimes a child needs to be administered some medicine, but often kids are unwilling to take it. The following is a list of tips for giving meds to kids: Tip one: Don't tell them it is candy. If you do, you run the risk of your child overdosing on the medication, or wanting it when they are not feeling ill. Lying to your child is not a good idea, so make sure that you give them medication under no false pretenses....

Chocolate, Depression and PMS

By Judith J. Wurtman, PhD, Co-author of The Serotonin Power Diet: Eat Carbs -- Nature's Own Appetite Suppressant -- to Stop Emotional Overeating and Halt Antidepressant-Associated Weight Gain A research team from San Diego reported recently that people who are depressed eat more chocolate than non-depressed individuals. Although this news might surprise men, any woman who has experienced premenstrual syndrome takes...