Do you have 5 minutes?  If so you can do this! 


Today's 5 minute cleaning task is:
   Go through your junk mail. 

We all have that area where we put mail that is not important but we still want to keep. Go through it and get rid of what you don't need. 

Amber
 
Do you have 5 minutes?  If so you can do this! 


Today's 5 minute cleaning task is:
   Wipe down your kitchen baseboards  

When was the last time you wiped your baseboards  For me....let's not talk about it. :) This is also a really great cleaning task to do with your 18 month+ child. Just give them a damp rag and show them how to wipe. Of course they won't do it perfectly, but it is a great introduction to chores. Mommy multitasking at its best!


Amber
 
Every new parent will eventually ask the question, "What should I put on my baby registry?" When I got pregnant, I received a lot of  advice on what I should register for. The advice proved helpful but what I wanted was a basic list. 

Now that I am a parent, I get asked the baby registry question often. So I have compiled a list of basic recommendations.  Please remember that every baby and family is different. So you might need more than what is listed. If you have a recommendation, please leave a comment!

 
Do you have 5 minutes?  If so you can do this! 


Today's 5 minute cleaning task is:
       Wipe off your stove-top


OK, for some this might take longer than 5 minutes, but for most you just need a quick wipe down. Don't forget the oven door!
      
Amber
 
Do you have 5 minutes?  If so you can do this! 


Today's 5 minute cleaning task is:
   Wiping down kitchen cabinet and refrigerator doors.

This won't take long and it will make your kitchen look so much better!  Just grab a wet cloth, disinfectant wipe, baby wipe, etc., and just do a quick wipe down. You might be surprised by how much dust will be on your cabinet doors!

Amber
 
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On Sept 28, the Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville hosted the Babypalooza Baby and Maturnity Expo at the Van Braun Center. The purpose of the event to is to introduce expectant parents and parents with newborns and toddlers to local vendors and pass on important healthcare information.


The expo featured over 40 vendors, ranging from pediatricians, dentist, childcare, and cord blood banking. Some of the vendors present included, Alabama Pediatric Dental Associates and OrthodontistsLaPetite AcademyRocket City Sitters, and Southern Cord Inc.  4D Mommies Ultra Sound was also there offering 4D ultra sound packages at a discounted price.

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Note: If you are pregnant and have never breastfed please do not read this story. I had difficulty and I do not want to concern you. You will do just fine. 
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Not everyone has it so easy, so please don't judge. Encourage and help other mommas. 

I remember preparing for the birth of my first child and knowing I was going to breastfeed. There wasn't any doubt about that. I went to the classes, learned all I could. Had books, a pump, a nursing pillow and 6 lactation consultants (LC). I thought I was prepared, but I wasn't prepared for everything.

They tell you, it will be hard at first and then Boom! your milk comes in and your breastfeeding. You will have more milk then you know what to do with it. Only a very few will need to supplement and even fewer won't be able to breastfeed at all.  

That's not entirely true.

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    Hey! We're Amber and Stacie who both became mommas in 2013. We both are research addicts and decide to share what we learn with other parents.

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