Pumpkin for Babies!

There's only so many pumpkin pies a person can eat! Looking for something else to do with all that left over  pumpkin!  Why not feed it to your baby!

Pumpkins contain some of the best nutritional compounds ever. They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene is one of the plant carotenoids that when eaten and digested, turns into Vitamin A in the human body. Beta Carotene may reduce the risk of cancer as well as heart disease. It also may be responsible for combating or putting off the degenerative effects of ageing.  Pumpkins are also good sources of potassium, protein, and iron.

Check out more info and recipes about feeding pumpkin to your lil pumpkin @ wholesomebabyfood.com

Halloween Safety Tips!

On a more serious note than our previous tampon crafts and Halloween fun, please be safe this Halloween! Here are a few tips to remember:

* Use reflective tape, glow sticks or flashing lights on your childs costume so that they will be easily seen in the dark.
* Ensure that costumes are not too long so that they don't trip up!
* Remind your children to stay away from open fires and candles.
* Use face paint rather than masks.
* Whenever possible, stay on side walks and cross at cross walks and remind children to look both ways before crossing the street, even at crosswalks.
* Bring along a small flash light each in case you encounter really dark areas or just need to be seen.
* If your children are old enough to trick or treat alone, have them share their route with you and encourage them to stick to that route.
* Always trick or treat in groups.
* Tell your children to NEVER enter a persons house or car, regardless of their offer of treats.
* Remind children that there is no snacking along the way, parents should inspect all treats for opened wrappers and other dangers.

Last minute halloween fun

I recieved this link in an email from Better Homes and Gardens, I thought I would share it with you all, it has some really cute halloween ideas

http://www.bhg.com/?sssdmh=dm17.406496&esrc=emrbB1009aheader&email=1061196844

Tampons of Terror

I for one have NEVER consider tampons as a readily available crafting material!   But this site really proves otherwise....  http://www.tamponcrafts.com/ 

These ghosts are my personal favorite; 

But I believe the tampon turkey takes the cake!

Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe


This is non-edible (but still non toxic) smells like pumpkin pie so great for the kids during Thanksgiving or  Halloween.


5-1/2 cups flour

2 cups salt

8 teaspoons of cream of tartar

1 spice container of pumpkin pie spice (about 1-1/2 oz if buying in bulk)

3/4 cup oil

orange food coloring (if you don't have orange, use 2 parts yellow, 1 part red)

4 cups water


In a large saucepan combine all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring until all lumps are blended. Allow to cool then knead pumpking pie playdough on a lightly floured counter or table until it is smooth and of playdough consistency. Add small amounts of water or flour if needed. Store in airtight container or tightly sealed ziploc bag.


Mix all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth. Store in a plastic bag.

Manuals Online

A little while ago I was looking for a product mannual for a baby product we had kept from our first born to use with the second and I stumbled on this website!  It was one of those sites I immediately bookmarked so I thought I would share!

http://www.manualsonline.com/

Parenting "Then and Now"

I saw this  article that Today's Parent has posted.  They are celebrating their 25th birthday and have compared parenting now and then between 1984 and 2009.  I couldn't believe the change in the cost of bread lol

Then and Now

Also they are having a contest a prize day for 25 days. The top prize is a family vacation.  Check it out!
Contest