Tuesday, July 30, 2013
A New Selection of Baby Gifts
We have added some new items! A perfect gift for a new baby or any occasion
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Friday, July 26, 2013
Does packing for a family vacation make you crazy??? Here are some tips!!
I can tell you, packing for our family vacation usually
makes me nervous. I’m never really sure how much clothes to pack? what toys to
bring? What kind of entertainment? I usually over pack and hate bringing the
favorite toys fearing losing them. Last
summer, we went on a road trip to Myrtle Beach, I was pleasantly surprised, the
kids were more excited about the cows, horses, and farm land rather than
watching DVD’s or holding a toy. The DVD’s
helped a great deal keeping our sanity. It kept them quiet and put them to
sleep at times. If you’re like me and need a little guidance for the next
family trip, here are some tips I got from my one of my mommy friends, who
seems to make it work each time they travel.
1.
Make a list of what you need! Portable crib for baby, car seat if getting
on a plane, diapers, games, etc.
2.
Each child should have his/her own easy to push
luggage (Preferably with their favorite colors or movie characters) my sons
likes everything “cars.”
3.
Put all spill able items in a bag to check in at
the airport/ do same if you’re going on a road trip. Makes it easier to know
where everything is.
4.
Make a list of easy things to carry on a flight-
like stuffed animals, coloring books for smaller children, video games for
older ones.
5.
Keep a list in each bag with all the items
you packed. Upon check out, you’ll have the list to ensure you didn’t forget
an item at the hotel.
6.
Place essential items in plastic bags- like hand
wipes, any type of meds needed for your trip.
7.
Two outfits per day and extra tops in case of
spills
8.
For dirty clothes. I usually bring the zip lock
large bags. I roll the clothes and put them in the zip lock and pack them in
our luggage on the sides, or you can bring on a separate carry-on for dirty
clothes.
9.
Lastly, bring a small carry on cooler with
snacks your kids like: sliced apples, fruits etc.
*If anyone has other suggestions, please feel
free to comment.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Free Healthier Meals For Your Kids!
Sometimes, finding a healthy restaurant for my kids to eat can
be difficult. When we go out, we at times try to pick the fruit or veggie on
the menu with a side of plain pasta, meat, etc. I’m
happy to announce, Denny’s Restaurant is participating in the “Kids live well”
program. This program is designed with
your kids in mind. Their strict nutritional criteria is all about lean
proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. This sounds great, right? It gets better! They're offering KIDS FREE MEALS! On Tuesdays from 4pm-10pm!
Restrictions apply. Please, look up your nearest Denny’s for further info. You
can also, check out this link for info on various restaurants participating in
the" kids live well" program. HealthyDiningFinder.com and http://www.restaurant.org/Industry-Impact/Food-Healthy-Living/Kids-LiveWell-Program
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Baby, It’s Hot Outside!
With the heat on the East Coast in the high 90’s, it’s
tempting to keep the kids indoors (If your kids are like mine, they will ask
every 5 minutes to go outside) to keep them from heat exhaustion. Here are some
tips from Healthychildren.org on how to keep you little ones safe and hydrated.
“There are several steps you can take to protect your child
from heat-related illness:
Plan to have a cool, air-conditioned space for your child.
If your home does not have air-conditioning, find a nearby building that does.
Libraries can be a great place for a cool retreat from the heat.
Make sure your child stays hydrated. Encourage her to drink
water regularly, even before she asks for it.
Plan for more time to rest than usual; heat can often make
children feel tired.
When your child is feeling hot, give him a cool bath or
water mist to cool down.
Don’t forget about the effects of sun exposure.
Never leave children in a car or other closed motor vehicle,
especially when temperatures are high. The temperature inside the car can
become much higher than the outside temperature, and can rise to temperatures
that cause death.”
For more info: check them out @ http://www.healthychildren.org
Monday, July 15, 2013
Whiter Clothes, No Chlorine Bleach!
My dilemma lately has been trying to get my kids whites a little whiter without bleach. I tried soaking for a few hours in hot water before starting the wash. After a few washes of no change I went back to bleaching. I found that bleaching has worn out the threads in their whites and find myself buying new whites every few months. While shopping at my local grocery store, I remembered my mom used “Baking soda” to wash our clothes as kids. As I googled baking soda, I found it had many uses to clean and keep clothes fresh. Well, I tried it today and it worked! It whitened without bleaching, while leaving the clothes soft! Lots of power in a little box, definitely a keeper!
Here are the benefits of using baking soda on clothes:
Baking soda has mild alkali qualities-not harsh on clothes
Dirt and grease dissolves very easily and softens clothing
If you have hard water, your clothes will be cleaned more effectively while preventing stain build-up
Add ½ cup baking soda with your detergent to freshen your laundry and help liquid detergents work harder. Use baking soda instead of fabric softener. Add 1/2 cup at the rinse cycle. Add 1/2 cup baking soda (only 1/4 cup for front-loading machines) with the usual amount of bleach to increase whitening power. (If you want to use bleach)
Here are the benefits of using baking soda on clothes:
Baking soda has mild alkali qualities-not harsh on clothes
Dirt and grease dissolves very easily and softens clothing
If you have hard water, your clothes will be cleaned more effectively while preventing stain build-up
Add ½ cup baking soda with your detergent to freshen your laundry and help liquid detergents work harder. Use baking soda instead of fabric softener. Add 1/2 cup at the rinse cycle. Add 1/2 cup baking soda (only 1/4 cup for front-loading machines) with the usual amount of bleach to increase whitening power. (If you want to use bleach)
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Welcome Mama’s and Papa’s to InStyleBoys!
Are you or someone you know welcoming a new baby soon?
Look
no further, InStyleBoys.com has unique and stylish boys clothing and gifts for that
special little guy. We carry bibs, hats, socks, onesies, shoes, toddler tees, baby rompers, pants and
canvas art for that special little guy’s room. The new baby boy will enjoy
wearing one of our pieces!
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