Blog Find: Kids’ Crafts and Outdoor Activities at Green Mamma
It’s a great time for outdoor activities with kids, so I wanted to give a quick recommendation for a great blog on kids’ activities crafting with younger children: GreenMamma.org.
If you follow my commenters at all you may have noticed that Jessica, the Green Mamma herself, has been a regular here at hdb since early on. [...]
New Videos! Baby Del Inside and Outside
Little D is getting to be quite the character! He started walking at 10 months and is quite accustomed to adventuring about. He’s now 15 months old! I captured these two videos of his wandering spirit and his absolute enthusiasm. It seems that he’s inherited both his mother’s spunk and sense of humor and his [...]
Responding to The Case Against Breastfeeding
Much debate and wagging of fingers is a brewing amongst mom bloggers about Hannah Rosin’s Atlantic piece “The Case Against Breastfeeding.”
On the Horizon: New FTC Disclosure Regulations For Mommybloggers?
The FTC has recently introduced a proposal to expand endorsement fraud regulations to include blogs and Mommybloggers. Does knowing that a blogger is writing reviews to earn a commission irk you? Or is it only a problem when she tries to hide it? Do you feel that she should fess up, or just cut it out entirely?
Living Simply: Revisiting Your Relationship With Money
My personal decision to live my life oriented more toward voluntary simplicity and less materialistically, was influenced by the inspirational books I’ve read. I thought I’d share them with you!
Is it Wrong to Openly Support Breastfeeding?
I’ve been completely enjoying the commenting on a recent post at PhDInParenting entitled “When to Give Up on Breastfeeding.” In her post, PhD explains her dismay at a post she read where a mom named Colleen gave advice that moms should switch to formula if after two weeks breastfeeding isn’t working for them.
PhD concludes her [...]
Immune-Boosting Baby Oatmeal Recipe
Nearly all the ingredients in this baby oatmeal recipe pack some immune boosting power. It’s good to have some recipes on hand with good nutrients to give your baby or child’s immune system a boost, especially if you’re making independent choices regarding vaccination.
Is Orajel Safe for Babies?
A rumor has been circulating about benzocaine and Orajel safety, with dire warnings. My follow-up research uncovers the facts, with an opinion on whether it’s safe for teething babies.
