Author archives: Molly

 

 

Elm Grove Native Plant Sale

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This Wisconsin native plant sale is taking place this weekend in Elm Grove and is a great way to kick start your landscaping. The Elm Grove Beautification Committee is holding a plant sale on Saturday, May 11th between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The sale will take place in the parking lot at 13500 Watertown [...]

 

Turn Your Childs Art Into A Softie

A good friend of mine recently found an artist that will take one of your children’s drawings and turned into stuffed animal. After hearing about it, then checking out the Childs Own Studio website, I am confident I will do this for each of my girls. Wendy, mother and Founder of this company, is booked [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: April 19-21

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Friday 10:30 PM Don’t Be A Couch Potato: Milwaukee Bring your kids to the Betty Brinn for a little fun with Mr. Potato Head. This event is free with regular admission. 7:10 PM Brewers vs. Cubs   Saturday Celebrate Earth Day with a Park Clean Up: Milwaukee Bradford Beach, Cudahy Park, Dretzka Park, Falk Park, Grant Park, Humbolt Park, Jackson Park, [...]

 

4 Qualities of A Good Friend

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I’ve learned a lot about friendship and trust over the years. Your good friends are the ones that are there for you, no matter what, through thick or thin. They are the ones that you trust completely, can go to for anything and will laugh with you unconditionally. As my daughter has stated to make [...]

 

Keepin' It Local: One Blue Moon Charms

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Linda and Brittany, mother and daughter, own One Blue Moon Charms, a jewelry design business based in historic Cedarburg, Wisconsin. These whimsical, vintage, wearable art pieces are made by hand right and make a personalized gift that is perfect for everyone. I met Linda and Brittany at an event at the Wauwatosa Women’s Club and was impressed with [...]

 

Carotid Artery Dissection - Next Steps

Monday night I walked into the hospital that got it all wrong in November. The hospital that missed the major medical issues I am still dealing with today. As I walked through the revolving doors of Freodert, I couldn’t help but think about the 3 days I spent in the ER. The days that the [...]

 

This Thursday: Diva Night in Wauwatosa

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Hey Ladies! It’s Diva Night in Tosa this Thursday {February 21st from 5:00 PM – 9:15 PM} Enjoy a night of shopping, sipping wine and indulging in some of Tosa’s delicious cuisine. Visit any 8 of the participating shops to receive a special stamp on your punch card. Then drop your completed punch card at Vino 100 by 9:10 [...]

 

Family Time with Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic

My husband surprised us with tickets to Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic this weekend and I have to say, it was awesome. My girls loved it, I loved watching them love it and just like everything Disney…it was magical. I didn’t think we were going to go to this years show because as [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview Feb 15 - Feb 17

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All Weekend Long Disney On Ice: Milwaukee Bring your family to the US Cellular Arena for the magic of Disney on Ice. Your kids will enjoy this colorful, song filled show as they watch their favorite character’s dance past them on the ice. This is the 100 year celebration and is sure to be full [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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All Weekend Long Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show atWisconsin State Fair Grounds: West Allis More than 700 booths feature providers of thousands of home improvement products and services including kitchens, decks, cabinets, windows, bathrooms, siding, landscaping, media rooms, wall coverings, lower levels, roofing, fireplaces, and much more. Garden Train Show at the Mitchell Park Domes: Milwaukee [...]

 

 

Spice Up Your Sex Life with Fifty Shades Of Gray

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Last night I attended a Fifty Shades of Gray, Spice Up Your Sex Life Party with a friend. I wasn’t sure what to expect of this party because unlike most women in the country, and this group, I did not read the trilogy. What I learned, was this series has helped many women talk to their [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers during my hospitalization. It was an incredibly horrible experience that I will share with you soon, but the good news is, I am back and so very happy to be. It sure is cold out there. Here are a few great ways to spend your weekend [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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It’s another great weekend in Milwaukee and there are great things happening all over the city. Let us know if there is something we’ve missed. I am sure we will see you out and about! Weekend Events  12/15-12/16 Trains Exhibit at Discovery World: Milwaukee See displays by Lionel Club of WI, Badgerland Gaugers Club, WI National [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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Thank you to all the Mamas who helped me get the @MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview ready this weekend. For those of you who don’t know, personally I’ve been very sick the over the past week and a half. I’ve been in and out of the hospital, had to rely on help from family and friends [...]

 

My Love/Hate Relationship with Pinterest

Pinterest gives me anxiety, makes me feel unproductive, and proves that my desire to be crafty is much stronger then my ability to follow through. While pinning, I suddenly have the desire to reorganize design my entire house, my life, my kids, my wardrobe. Oh and big surprise…I waste a ton of time looking at [...]

 

Tonight! Holiday Magic in Wauwatosa

Join the @MilwaukeeMamas MeetUp Group tonight in Wauwatosa for the annual Tree Lighting event. This Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony kick-off tonight at 6:00 PM in Root Common Park. Head to Root Common Park where Harwood meets Wauwatosa Avenue (near @YoMama) for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event features:  Santa’s arrival on a fire engine, complimentary cookies [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: 11/16-11/19

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Holiday festivities are in full swing all over Milwaukee this weekend. From Holiday parades, to breakfast to Santa – everyone seems to be getting ready for the most joyous season of the year. What are you doing with you family this weekend? Weekend Events Holiday Folk Fare 2012: West Allis Your family will enjoy learning [...]

 

 

The Flower Lady Holiday Shopping Party

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We have a late edition to the MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview, thank you @EmilyHoesly! This weekend The Flower Lady in Wauwatosa is hosting their Holiday Shopping Party. Shoppers will enjoy 20-50% off unique gifts, refreshments and more. Buyer Deb Karpfinger has gone all out this season with gorgeous collections – everything that makes the season magical! Hours: [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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The @Milwaukeemamas Family Weekend Preview is loaded with events sure to please everyone in your family. Our new section, “Weekend Events” features events that take place all weekend long. It’s hard to believe that there are so many holiday events kicking off this weekend all over the city. Your family can enjoy a parade, walk [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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The weekend is here and so is the @Milwaukeemamas Family Weekend Preview. Happy November everyone! Here are a few highlights from this weekend. What will you be doing with your family? Friday, November 2 9:00 – 11:00 AM Wildcard Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym: Brookfield Bring your little tumblers to play on spring floors, bounce on [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Get Out & Go Thursday

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Happy Thursday! We are a little late with the MilwaukeeMamas Get Out & Go Thursday, but we were busy checking out a fun venue for future MilwaukeeMama MeetUp Events. Thursday, November 1 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Milwaukee Art Museum FREE First Thursday: Milwaukee Get in for free today and view “Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Gainsborough: The [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview

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We had a hard time choosing what to highlight on this weekends @milwaukeemamas Family Weekend Preview.Throughout SE Wisconsin this weekend there are tons of Halloween events your entire family will enjoy. Here is a list of our personal favorites and a few websites that will help you plan your weekend fun. Pumpkin Patch Guide: MilwaukeeMamas [...]

 

 

MilwaukeeMamas Get Out & Go Thursday

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Is it really Thursday already?! We feel like we just finished pulling together last weeks Get Out & Go Thursday.  Today, you can enjoy storytime, making a craft, jumping, playing and much more. Thursday, October 25 10:00 – 11:30 AM Swiss Turners Open Gym: West Allis Your kids will enjoy jumping on trampolines, a foam pit for [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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Friday, October 19 9:30 AM -10:00 AM 3 Year Old Storytime: Brookfield This storytime is designed for children who can attend independently. 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM 4 Year Old Storytime: Brookfield This storytime is designed for children who can attend independently. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Willow & Teddy the Dogs Get a Check-Up: Milwaukee Join Dr. [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Get Out & Go Thursday!

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It’s time for Get Out & Go Thursday. This week your kids can dig for dinosaur bones, meet an animal, jump into a foam pit, listen to a story, play with friends and more. So, what will you be doing with your kids? Thursday, October 18 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM 2 year old Storytime: Brookfield [...]

 

MilwaukeeMama's Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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Friday, October 12 4:30 PM Author Meeting: Cedarburg Author Edward Hemingway will read his book, Bad Apple A Tale of Friendship, sign books and conduct a creative workshop where children will learn how to create and draw the characters in the book. 6:00 PM Halloween Glen: Milwaukee This night-time educational event will teach children that [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Get Out & Go Thursday!

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It’s time for Get Out & Go Thursday. This week we have storytimes, open gyms and a fall festival in the line up. What will you be doing with your kids today? Thursday, October 11 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Barnes & Noble Storytime: Brookfield Bring your child for a dinosaur story and craft. 10:00 AM – 12:00 [...]

 

Halloween Glen: Featured Weekend Event

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Halloween Glen: Super Heros and Villains of Nature This Friday and Saturday your family can enjoy Milwaukee Recreation’s “natural alternative” to the usual haunted houses. Celebrating it’s 19th year, this event is packed with entertainment and fun for the entire family. Your children will learn about nature through an interactive program, in an outdoor setting, with actors dressed [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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The weekend has finally arrived and so has the MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview! This weekend is packed full of family-friendly events happening throughout SE Wisconsin including hayrides, open gyms, storytimes, festivals, pumpkins, a pet parade and more. Friday, October 5 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Wildcard Gymnastics Preschool Play: Brookfield This open gym is designed [...]

 

Get Out & Go Thursday!

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It’s time for Get Out & Go Thursday! Your guide to getting out and enjoying all Milwaukee has to offer with your kids. October 4, 2012 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Autumn Adventures at Busy Barns Adventure Farms: Fort Atkinson Your kids will enjoy farm animals, playing in a corn box, hay mow, corn maze, taking [...]

 

Good Hooter Hair?

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, I am going to “Wear the Cause” to show my support for Breast Cancer Awareness and think you should too! Off Broadway Salon in Brookfield is hosting a month long fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. For $10.00 you can get a pink hair extension showing your support [...]

 

Blueberry Breakfast Bake

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{Photo Credit: Betty Crocker}

{Photo Credit: Betty Crocker}

If you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast you can eat with your family–yes, you read that right @MilwaukeeMama–hot breakfast your entire family can enjoy hot! Can you picture it? Your entire family seated, for a nice, warm breakfast and you get to join them. Right from the beginning. Now that is my [...]

 

Happy National Coffee Day!

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Good Morning @MilwaukeeMamas! It’s time to celebrate National Coffee Day! I, like many of you, start my day with a nice warm cup of coffee. I think it’s more ritualistic at this point, but my mornings seem more organized when they start this way. 6 Ways To Celebrate National Coffee Day 1. Call your girlfriend [...]

 

MilwaukeeMama's Family Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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It’s Friday and officially Fall! Milwaukee has some great free options for your families this weekend. Enjoy the great weather, beautiful trees and time outdoors this weekend. Thanks for all your help putting this together this week Mamas. Let me know if there is something we should add. See you around town! Friday, September 28 10:30 AM [...]

 

Get Out & Go Thursday!

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It’s Get Out & Go Thursday and this week there are lots of options for fun with our kids. Lot of our MilwaukeeMamas are out and about with their kids todays. We have a number of MeetUp event happening this weekend, join the MilwaukeeMamas MeetUp by signing up for FREE today! Thursday, September 27 10:30 AM-11:30 [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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It’s finally Friday! The weekend is here an there is a lot going on. Here are just a few highlights we thought your family would enjoy! Friday, September 21 It’s a cold rainy day and perfect for a movie. We love the Budget Cinema in Greenfield.   Saturday, September 22 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM [...]

 

Thursday Fun in Milwaukee

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Happy Thursday Mamas! It’s a beautiful fall day and there is lots to do in Milwaukee. Here are a few of our favorite Thursday stops: Thursday, September 20 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Outdoor Urban Market at the Milwaukee Public Market: Milwaukee Enjoy local artist, crafts and fresh fruits and vegetables while strolling along St. Paul Avenue. http://milwaukeepublicmarket.org/calendar-of-events.html [...]

 

Bug Day at Wehr Nature Center

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While I am not a huge fan of insects, my kid certainly are. Take your family to Insects Rule! at the Wehr Nature Center in Franklin. Join the Bug Whisper from 1:30 – 4:00 pm for this fun presentation where your kids will learn all about insects. At the event, your kids will enjoy hands [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview: Milwaukee

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Friday, September 14 8:00 PM Finding Nemo 3D & The Odd Life Of Timothy Green: Kenosha Bring your family to the drive-in! Milwaukee parents, this is a little bit of a drive, but worth it for an old fashioned drive-in experience. Box-Office opens at 7:00 p.m., Admission Price: Adults $8.00, Children (ages 5 through 11) [...]

 

SE Wisconsin Family Weekend Preview

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The weekend preview has a new home! Each week, we will be partnering with GetActiveToday.com to provide a new and improved SE Wisconsin Family Weekend Preview. As summer winds down, Milwaukee is exploding with family-friendly activities. Here are just a few we will be attending: TODAY Saturday, September 8 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Family Farm [...]

 

MilwaukeeMama's MeetUp Group

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You’ve asked for it and we are delivering. We are taking MilwaukeeMama’s to the next level with face-to-face playdates and adventures all over Southeastern Wisconsin. Join our new MeetUp group: MilwaukeeMama’s MeetUp. It’s free! MilwaukeeMama’s MeetUp is a group that welcomes expectant moms and dads and parents of newborns, babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The goal [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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It’s officially summer and festival season is in full swing in Milwaukee. From North to South, East to West, street fests, parish fests and community fests are taking place. While this is not a comprehensive list of things going on this weekend, I am sure there is something your family will enjoy. Happy Friday! Friday, June 22 [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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Good News Mama’s – – I got my Mojo back! Just in time for a great weekend line up. Get out, have fun and enjoy those kiddo’s! Saturday, June 2 8:00am – 12:00pm Tosa’s Farmer’s Market. Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, locally brewed coffee and live music in downtown Wauwatosa. New this year is the Makers [...]

 

Time Magazine | Are You Mom Enough?

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{Photo: TIME Cover Photo - May 21, 2012

{Photo: TIME Cover Photo - May 21, 2012

Yes, I am indeed “mom enough.” I am mom enough to be pissed off at the mockery Kate Pickert made of Attachment Parenting and Motherhood in this month’s edition of Time Magazine. This cover photo is of a real mom breastfeeding her 3 year old child. More details can be found at TIME LightBox: Behind the Cover: Are [...]

 

Keepin' It Local: Rainbow Booksellers

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{Photo Credit: wwwRainbowBookSellers.com}

{Photo Credit: wwwRainbowBookSellers.com}

Shop local and support small business owners in Milwaukee. This week for our Keepin’ It Local series, we are featuring Rainbow Booksellers, located in Milwaukee’s Northwest neighborhood of Washington Heights. This locally owned children’s book store sells high quality books, wooden toys and puzzels. From the second I walked in the door, I was inspired [...]

 

Last Day for 40% Off at Sherwin-Williams

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Run, no, sprint to your local Sherwin-Williams store today to save 40% off paint and stains during the last day of Sherwin-Williams 4-Day Super Sale! This is the best time to buy paint. Even if you aren’t sure what color you want to paint, what you want to paint, or which project to tackle first, [...]

 

Blog Worthy Read: MyMilwaukeeMommy.com

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Every Sunday, we will be featuring local bloggers. This weekends Blog Worthy Read is www.MyMilwaukeeMommy.com. The brains behind this site are Anna and Betsy, two friends turned blog partners. These two ladies are paying it forward and helping Mama’s like you save money. “We truly enjoy paying it forward to you, our readers, with giveaways, special promotions, freebies [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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It’s my first weekend in Milwaukee this month and there is a lot happening around the city. Here are a few of the highlights I thought you would enjoy with your kiddos. Saturday, April 21: HAPPY EARTH DAY 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Grand Opening of Rocket Baby Bakery in East Tosa. Come enjoy a wide [...]

 

Hot New Fashion Blogger in Milwaukee: Belle Epoque

I am excited to announce that our fashion blogger, Brittany Hayes, @fashionbrit5, has her own blog  Belle Epoque! Look to her for fashion advice, wardrobe questions and great contests. Have you ever had a fashion question? Personally, I have lots of questions about fashion. My latest has to do with wearing white shoes to a [...]

 

MilwaukeeMama's - Family Weekend Preview

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It’s Easter weekend and there is lots to do in Milwaukee with your little ones. Friday, April 6 9:00 AM – Children’s Play Gallery Egg Hunt. Come for the hunt and then stay to play. The Easter egg hunt will start at 9:00 am -while supplies last and is included with the price of regular Gallery [...]

 

3 Summertime Backyard Indulgences

In light of the recent record breaking lottery jackpot, I have come up with some ideas to make your backyard into a new favorite hangout for neighborhood kids in at least a 10 block radius. Even if you don’t win, you can use these ideas to make it look like you have won the lottery! [...]

 

MilwaukeeMama's Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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Friday, March 23 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Realtors Home & Garden Show at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Approximately 350 exhibitors and 12 professionally landscaped gardens transform the Wisconsin State Fair’s Expo center into a springtime wonderland. Adults: $8 Children 12 and under: Free with paid adult Parking: $5 7:00 PM: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Hamilton Bulldogs Saturday, March [...]

 

Guess Who's Back...Back Again...

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Hi Mama’s! We’ve missed you and we will assume you missed us too!! There have been some pretty major changes in our lives since our last blog post and we now have a direction for 2012. Here is the quick update: 1. @EstherCrawford’s move to San Francisco, CA is scheduled for mid-April. I know, I [...]

 

Look Great While You Lose: Esther's Five Fashion Tips

 
 

We know what it’s like when your body is going through a weight change. Weither you are trying to lose that baby weight or the few extra pounds that hit you over the holidays, you can look fashionable at all sizes. Our very own @EstherCrawford recently did a video for @WeightWatchers, where she shows you 5 [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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It’s going to be a fun weekend! Perfect for being outside – if you can face the cold. In case you are looking for indoor fun, checkout what Milwaukee has to offer your family this weekend. Saturday, January 28 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ Market. Eat Local all year long with this [...]

 

 

Arte Wine & Painting Studio in Wauwatosa - Mama's Night Out

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Does a night of art, wine and painting interest you? Arte Wine & Painting Studio is a fun, new concept in entertainment located in downtown Wauwatosa. This DIY studio challenges you to discover your inner artist, while drinking wine and spending time with friends. Come to the studio with your favorite bottle of wine and [...]

 

Funny Baby Sleep Positions

{Photo Credit: Green Child Magazine} I saw this photo today on facebook and laughed, out loud. With two sick kids at my house, this is what many of our early mornings have looked like in bed. Most often with one, but sometimes both kids snuggled in between us on our queen bed. Remind me I [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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Hi Mamas! It’s been a while since our last post. What can we say? The holidays got the best of us. We are back for the new year with a new content schedule we think you are going to love! Look forward to the MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview – every weekend, all year long. MilwaukeeMamas [...]

 

GOOD READ: 'Let's Exercise, Baby!"

A guest blog written by @MilwaukeeMamas @MollyKreeger: January 13, 2012 “Make it fun. I mean it. If you don’t enjoy working out, or you are not looking forward to working out on a particular day, just fake it. Your kids won’t know if you are faking it, and, odds are you will actually believe it’s fun [...]

 

My Kids Love Ella's Kitchen and Yours Will Too!

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Getting my girls to eat their fruits and vegetables is no easy task. That’s why I am happy I stumbled upon Ella’s Kitchen while at @BlogHer11 earlier this year. Since August, I have been giving my infant and toddler this great snack and they both enjoy it. Yes, fruits and vegetables my girls actually enjoy. [...]

 

 

Be the CTO of Your Family

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Today I was a guest blogger for the site www.GetActiveToday.com and wrote an article titled, “Be the CTO of Your Family.” In this article I explore what it means for parents to own the technology usage in their families including device regulation, no technology time, set screen time limits, create a tracking sheet and monitoring content. Here is [...]

 

Smaller plate, smaller portions, smaller waist-lines

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Eliminate that Ahhhh…UGH! Feeling for the Holidays If your family is anything like mine, the holidays are a time of extreme eating. Sure we all get together and are happy to see each other. Maybe it is the feeling of joy of seeing family again that pushes us to overeat from November-December. A time when [...]

 

Winter Fest December 21-31 in Milwaukee

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{Photo Credit: thirdcoastdigest.com}

{Photo Credit: thirdcoastdigest.com}

Winter Fest takes place at the Frontier Airline Center, December 21-31. This festival is a Milwaukee tradition that is coming back to life after a decade in hibernation. Planners boast fun and entertainment for 10 glorious days in December. Your family will the indoor skating rink, Winter Fest’s Village, a rock climbing wall, live entertainment, rides and [...]

 

4 DIY Holiday Photo Greeting Card Sites

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During the month of December, one of my favorite things to do is check for packages and to see what the mail carrier has left for me. It’s the one time of year that everyone I love sends me a card, and the month that desirable mail outweighs all the junk mail that clutters our [...]

 

Local Hostess Gifts

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The hostess with the mostest deserves a gift! You are showing up for a fabulous get together and you hate to come empty handed. While hostess gifts are in no means mandatory, they do show appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work your host/hostess has put into planning the gathering.  During this season of getting together with family [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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Friday, December 2 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Christmas in the Country: Wisconsin’s premier, nationally recognized Christmas boutique, featuring some of the finest Midwestern folk artists and Christmas artisans in a juried show. Cedarburg High School Choral Singers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The show/sale runs December 2-4. Admission $3.00. Festive Friday Eves celebrates an exciting series of five [...]

 

Have You Shopped Your Neighborhood Aldi?

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As a stay-at-home-mom I am always looking for ways to save money. A few months ago I started couponing and while the savings can be amazing, it takes time – time that I quite frankly didn’t have. When I need to run to the grocery store and don’t want to feel like I am over [...]

 

Sesame Street: Elmo Makes Music in Milwaukee This Weekend

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Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music hits Milwaukee this weekend at the Bradley Center! The show kicks off Friday and ends Sunday. During it’s Milwaukee run, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage turning everyday objects into instruments, teaching children that everyone can make and enjoy [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Family Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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Friday, November 25 12:00 AM Black Friday Shopping: Stand in long lines with tons of crazed, excited shoppers and hunt for bargains across the city. 11:30 AM Lighting of the Whale: Spend “Black Friday” at the Milwaukee Public Museum and witness a most unusual holiday tradition — the lighting of the massive humpback whale skeleton that hangs [...]

 

Hosting A Cookie Exchange

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I’ve always wanted to host a cookie exchange and this year I am finally doing it. With December being an extremely busy month for most people, instead of an evening party I am doing a morning playdate. Moms will bring their kids to play while we do our cookie exchange, a perfect way to squeeze this event [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Weekend Preview - Milwaukee

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{Photo Credit: www2.ljworld.com}

{Photo Credit: www2.ljworld.com}

There’s a lot happening in Milwaukee this weekend for families. Thursday 5:30 PM Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Extravaganza: Takes place at Pere Marquette Park and you don’t want to miss it. Three Milwaukee parks (Cathedral Square, Pere Marquette and Zeidler Union Square) will light up with over 500,000 lights and much, much, more! Friday 3:00 [...]

 

Living Small - Could You Do It?

 
 

In a society where bigger is often defined as better, one company is challenging you to rethink your lifestyle. Tumbleweed Tiny Houses Company offers a variety of house plans that range between 65 and 874 square feet. Here is how it works: you buy  the house plans and build it yourself or you can purchase [...]

 

Giveaway Monday: Elmo Makes Music

It’s Giveaway Monday!  We have partnered with Sesame Street Live to bring you a family 4-pack of tickets to see Elmo Makes Music at the Bradley Center! To Enter 1. Like MilwaukeeMamas on Facebook 2. Share the following with your Facebook friends: “I just entered to win a family 4-pack of tickets to see Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes [...]

 

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Extravaganza

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Is it too early to start thinking Christmas and holiday lights? If you have been downtown in the last few weeks, you can’t help but notice the subtle (insert sarcasm here) holiday decorations adoring the streets. So be it, the holiday season is upon us! Bring on the caroling, the Christmas music and the Milwaukee Holiday Lights [...]

 

Milwaukee Blogger: MyLegIsNotBroken by Rachel

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This guest post is from Milwaukee Blogger Rachel. Visit her blog www.mylegisnotbroken.com. I use crutches to walk and some of my joints are bent. It may sound weird but I often forget. When I dream, I never have crutches. My body is strong. During the day it doesn’t cross my mind until someone on the street, [...]

 

Milwaukee Kids Consignment Stores

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It never ceases to amaze me how fast my girls outgrow their cloths, shoes, toys and lets face it-everything we buy them. I love great quality, long lasting apparel for my girls. I love it even more when I can find it gently used and for a great price, which is why I enjoy consignment shopping so [...]

 

Taste of Home Cooking Show in Milwaukee Tonight!

 
 

Drop your whisks, grab your friends, and join us for a night of fun at the Taste of Home Cooking School show, presented live at the ICC  in Milwaukee, today, November 8th. During this interactive two-hour event, you’ll watch top culinary expert, Karen Davis, demonstrate new recipes you can easily recreate in your home. Armed [...]

 

Giveaway Monday: Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"

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For our first Giveaway Monday, we have partnered with Sesame Street Live to bring you a family 4-pack of tickets to see Elmo Makes Music at the Bradley Center!   To Enter 1. Like MilwaukeeMamas on Facebook 2. Share the following with your Facebook friends: “I just entered to win a family 4-pack of tickets [...]

 

Giveaway Monday's with MilwaukeeMamas!

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Hey Mama’s! We’ve decided to give you something to look forward to every Monday until Christmas. Giveaway Monday’s will feature tickets, giftcards and products for things right here in Milwaukee. How it will work: 1. Every Monday we will post about an awesome giveaway 2. Follow the instructions to enter 3. Winners will be chosen [...]

 

Shop Local at Mayfair This Weekend!

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We love Keepin’ It Local and were excited to learn that Mayfair Mall is hosting a home based business event this weekend. A number of home businesses, local crafters and artists will have booths in the Center Court during regular mall hours. This event provides an opportunity to support local business owners during a time of the year [...]

 

CraftaholicsAnonymous A Great DIY Blog

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I have a desire to be crafty. Prior to having kids, I was crafty. I would get lost for hours in a scrapbook or interior design project. Now that I have 2 little ones that take up most of my time, having time to fulfill this internal desire simply isn’t possible…or so I thought. I [...]

 

Scarf It Up

 
 

Scarves are all the rage this season and come on, who doesn’t want to be Paris Chic? For all of my fashion fearless friends, you are probably saying “duh!” but for all of you busy moms out there, you are probably thinking, who has time for that?! Well you do now. Scarves are the easiest [...]

 

CityTins is Serving Up the Best of Milwaukee & Madison

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The must give gift of the season: CityTins Mama Breakdown: Buy a tin for just $25, and it is filled with $10 coaster gift cards valid towards the purchase of $25 or more at 20 LOCALLY owned restaurants. This is a $200 value! Inside Scoop: A group of 20 locally owned, original Milwaukee restaurants are [...]

 

A Spooktakular Weekend

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It’s Halloween weekend and we hope it’s filled with thrills, chills and tons of fun. Here are few great family events happening around the city this weekend: The Milwaukee County Zoo’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat Spooktakular: October 28 6pm-9pm & October 29 9am-9pm Betty Brinn’s Not-So-Scary Halloween: October 29 12pm-4pm Trick-or-Treat Guide: OnMilwaukee’s Trick-or-Treat Guide Pumpkin Farms: MilwaukeeMamas [...]

 

 

Another Great Phone That Does It All

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A few weeks ago we did a review of the new iPhone 4S, a truly awesome phone for moms on the go. Shortly after this post went live, we were contacted about the Motorola Electrify, another great option for moms that aren’t on the Apple bandwagon. Here is a guest post about this great phone: [...]

 

Monday's with Mama at Yo Mama!

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Tomorrow at 11:00am, Yo Mama Yogurt in Wauwatosa is hosting Monday’s with Mama. For $5/child your preschooler will enjoy a story, craft and a small bowl of Yo Mama’s Yogurt with toppings. To sign up, contact Yo Mama through Facebook, Twitter (@yomamagoodness), email (info@yomamagoodness.com) or in person at the store. My 2 1/2 year old [...]

 

Quick Tips for Cool Weather

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Fall is the perfect time to start getting your house winterized. Here are a 5 easy things you can do to keep your house safe and warm: 1. Change the Furnace Filter – A clean furnace filter will improve the air quality in your home and help your furnace run efficiently for lower heating bills. [...]

 

Boo At The Zoo - THIS WEEKEND

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The Milwaukee County Zoo will be filled with a host of Halloween activities as Sendik’s Food Markets presents “Boo at the Zoo” this weekend on both Friday and Saturday evening from 6-9pm.  This year’s theme is bats. Halloween activities will include: a halloween haystack maze, hand carved and illuminated pumpkin patch, a performance by Captain Jack Sparro and a haunted [...]

 

Zip It, Snap It, Love it Up!

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This holiday season, one doll that should be on your kids’ lists for Santa is the Zip-ity Princess doll. The Goldberger Company sent this doll to my girls about a month ago and they love it. The Zip-ity Princess is a soft, light-weight and durable doll, targeted for 1-3 year olds. This doll teaches basic [...]

 

The Switch Witch

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Have you heard of her? Have your kids? This is the first Halloween that the Switch Witch, who I’ve named Hilda, revealed her wonderful self to me and I wanted to introduce her to you. With the help of the Switch Witch, you can easily encourage healthy eating during this holiday of sweetness. This is [...]

 

Pick-Your-Own Farms of SE Wisconsin

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Teach your children where their food comes from by visiting your local farmer. There are a number of excellent pick-your-own farms in SE Wisconsin. Fall harvest is still underway at many locations. *You can quickly find this listing under our Local Resources tab. Milwaukee County Awe’s Apple Orchard, 8081 S 10th Street, Franklin, WI 53132, 262-425-1426. Speciality: Apples. This Apple House [...]

 

Jalapeño Popper Dip

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When I host a party or playdate, I ask my guests to bring one of their favorite snacks for sharing. This tradition comes from my mom’s side of the family, and I now have a nice collection of fun recipes to make when I host a party. With fall just around the corner, this is an [...]

 

Meet Our New Fitness Expert: Ambrose WB

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I’m Ambrose WB, a 28 year-old Fitness Practitioner, and a Milwaukean living the “life”…a healthy one. As a Fitness Practitioner, I like to think I separate myself from the expected titles of Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, or even Fitness Expert (even though I wouldn’t mind hearing that from time-to-time).  I’m a Fitness Practitioner [...]

 

The iPhone 4S Is Going To Rock Your Mama World

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There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the new iPhone 4S that will be available October 14th. Everything about this release of the iPhone says cutting edge technology. From the amazing new camera, to a personal assistant and the ability to make your favorite coffee house cappuccino. Okay, so they haven’t figured out [...]

 

Enjoy Fall at the Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, WI

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Fall is everywhere you look. The trees are changing color, the air is getting cooler, and the nights are getting longer. While many of us spend summer traveling, we are here to tell you that the Fall and Winter months in Wisconsin actually have a lot to offer. This season, we will be highlighting family [...]

 

The Great Pumpkin Farms of SE Wisconsin

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It’s Fall! The breeze is cool and brisk, my sweatshirts and sweaters now fill my closet and the pumpkin farms are open for the season. Fall is my favorite season of the year, and one of our family traditions is to visit a pumpkin farm. There are many options for pumpkin farms in SE Wisconsin, [...]

 

It’s National Coffee Day

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Today is unlike any other day, it is a day for reflection and celebration – it’s National Coffee Day! I, like most of you am thinking, really, we have a day set aside to celebrate coffee? I am here to tell you, yes, indeed we do. In honor of this very special day, I have [...]

 

 

Doors Open Milwaukee - Unique Opportunity to Explore the City

Have you ever wanted to check out the Bradley Center locker rooms, or see what’s behind the curtains at the Pabst Theater? How about a view from U.S. Bank’s 41st floor observation deck, or a stroll through the restored Blue Ribbon Hall and courtyards at the Pabst Brewery? Your family can discover the fun of [...]

 

Extreme Couponing in Wisconsin

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These ladies are making couponing cool! Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler are the creators of www.krazycouponlady.com and cowrote the book “Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey!” It is there mission to save your family over $10,000 a year, by planning your shopping trips and using coupons. We found an extreme couponer, Bianca Loberg, from Kenosha, WI, [...]

 

BlogHer 11 Pumping Posse

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Last week I attended my first blogging conference, BlogHer 11 in sunny San Diego, CA. With attending this conference, I experienced a lot of firsts: first time leaving my girls for more than a night, first time at a blogging conference, first time taking my shirt off for a conference….insert scratching record noise. Yes, you [...]

 

Diva Night - Tonight from 5-9

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Had a rough day with the kids? Want to get out of the house? Need a girls night? Head down to Diva Night, in the Village of Wauwatosa tonight, August 3 from 5:00-9:00pm. You are invited to visit the participating Village of Wauwatosa shops for an evening filled with shopping, drinking and eating! Participating shops [...]

 

National Landmark in Our Own Backyard

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A day at The Cave of the Mounds is a great way get out of the heat and treat your kids to an awesome underground adventure. This Thursday, August 4th, The Cave of the Mounds is celebrating their annual event and will feature discovery tours, a fossil dig, a crystal quest and fun for the [...]

 

Better Oats – Truly Better

One of my favorite things to eat in the morning is oatmeal. However, finding good oatmeal with the right consistency can be challenging. I was introduced to Better Oats a few months ago, and it’s been a match made in heaven. Since trying Better Oats, I am now eating oatmeal for breakfast 5 out of [...]

 

Keepin' it Local: Zewing Girl

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This weekend at Chili’n on the Avenue, we came across some pretty awesome local vendors that caught our eye for a number of reasons. We’ve decided to start a new series, Keepin’ it Local, where we will highlight, review and showcase local artists and crafters. It’s our hope that you will support these local businesses [...]

 

Giveaway: Tickets for the Wiggles Big Birthday Party!

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It’s @MilwaukeeMamas first giveaway and we have tickets to see The Wiggles Big Birthday Party @itswiggletime on Sunday, July 31st at 12:30 pm in the Crystal Grand Music Theater in Wisconsin Dells. The Wiggles are back with this year’s most anticipated family event and you can win tickets today for the Wiggles Big Birthday Party! [...]

 

MKE Slim Down - 24 Day Challenge

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A few weeks ago we were a guest at an Impact Milwaukee training session and this week Ambrose W.B. @IMPACTMilwaukee & Chellie deGelleke partnered with Ashley Kumlien to bring you MKE Slim Down: a 24 day challenge that starts Saturday, August 7th and ends September 1st. @MKESlimDown is a 24 day challenge that includes before and after fitness [...]

 

Healthy Chicken Salad from WeightWatchers

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I joined WeightWatchers about a month ago to lose the extra baby weight. I have a 5 month old and 8 extra pounds to lose, so I joined and am using their new PointsPlus plan. While I haven’t been great about tracking my food, I have found some awesome recipes. This one is for chicken [...]

 

MilwaukeeMamas Weekend Preview

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Milwaukee is a great place to be this weekend, and full of family friendly events you won’t want to miss. Here are a few we plan to check out this weekend: Saturday, July 23 8:00am – 5:00pm Chili’n on the Avenue: Chill out at East Tosa’s summer street party. North Avenue, between 68th and 71st [...]

 

Pinterest.com: A Social Catalog Site

Have you heard about Pinterest.com? This social catalog site allows you to “pin” the things you love and follow other pinners with style you love. How does it work? Let’s say you are on the web browsing for a new recipe and you find one during your search that you would like to use. Well, [...]

 

IMPACT Group Training with Mispibo Fitness

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IMPACT Milwaukee is a group training program lead by Ambrose, owner of IMPACT Milwaukee and MISPIBO Fitness, LLC. IMPACT incorporates all the advanced training principles used by the fittest athletes and fitness models, and modifies them into a fun and productive group workout you can enjoy and see quick results from. I was invited to [...]

 

Strawberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe

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Thick Strawberry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients: 9 large cut strawberries 1/2 cup of whole milk 6 scoops of vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt First blend together the strawberries and milk. I like my smoothies to have a creamy texture, so I blend them until the strawberries are fine. Next add the ice [...]

 

Purple Door Ice Cream - an Instant Favorite

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This weekend, at the Wauwatosa Farmers Market, I met Steve Schultz, who, along with his wife Lauren, owns Purple Door Ice Cream. I’d never heard of Purple Door Ice Cream and was excited to learn that this is a new Milwaukee speciality. This husband and wife team had a dream to start an ice cream [...]

 

Tosa's Night Out

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Looking for a great way to spend a Tuesday night with your family? Join us for Tosa’s Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at Hart Park, 7300 W. Chestnut Way, Wauwatosa, WI. Family activies include: health and safety displays, food, live music, coloring contest and more. The Family Flashlight Walk Against Crime starts at [...]

 

Summer Tips from the TODAY Show

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We thought this was a great video segment from the TODAY show to continue our series, Cool Tips for a Hot Summer. It’s a great reminder for parents about things they can do to keep their children safe this summer. TODAY’S Summer Safety Here are a few key take aways: Sunscreen -no need for more [...]

 

Hank Aaron State Trail 2011 5K Run/Walk

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Held each August, the Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run / Walk is a great way to enjoy the Hank Aaron State Trail. The course starts in the shadow of Miller Park, travels through the Menomonee Valley along Canal Street, and winds its way on the trail along the river finishing again near Miller Park. The run/walk [...]

 

Readers Theater: Wauwatosa Public Library

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Are your children ages 8 and older looking for something to do next week? On Tuesday, July 19th, at 1:30pm, they can explore theater at the Wauwatosa Library for Readers Theater. With the help of the librarian, children will be provided a script and then work together to perform their production. Readers Theater stimulates the [...]

 

Chili'n on the Avenue - Saturday, July 23, 2011

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Chili’n on the Avenue is a nationally sanctioned chili cook off taking place on North Avenue in East Tosa, July 23, 2011, from 8am-5pm. This event attracts local and regional residents to discover the diverse businesses and vibrant neighborhoods of East Tosa. The Chili’n Street Festival includes music, vendors, a specialty kids area, a 5k [...]

 

This Just In: Chalk is Better Wet

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Sidewalk chalk is better wet. Who knew? My toddler and I discovered that sidewalk chalk is a lot more fun if you get it wet. A few weeks ago I noticed my daughter dipping her chalk in her water table and then using it on the sidewalk. I asked her what she was doing, and [...]

 

Are You A Milwaukee or SE Wisconsin Mama?

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Would you like to be a featured blogger on our site? We want this site to be for moms by moms and need your help! The goal of www.MilwaukeeMamas.com is to showcase whatʼs happening in the Milwaukee and SE Wisconsin areas from a local momʼs perspective. We want you to write about an upcoming event, [...]

 

Riverboat Adventure! Vacation Bible School

The Riverboat Adventure Vacation Bible School is coming up in a few weeks. This Monday – Friday event is held July 18-22, 2011 from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm. The bible school boast fun and excitement for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 years olds and has been around for 30 years. According to their [...]

 

Personalized Dinnerware by Melamine - Great Gift Idea

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Looking for a great gift idea for children in your life? Cosmic Babe features personalized plates and dinnerware sets by Melamine that are unique gifts for both kids and parents. These plates and dinnerware sets are dishwasher-safe and BPA free. They are fully customizable for both boys and girls, and we love them! Why do [...]

 

Taste of Trinity - Coming to a City Near You!

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If you are looking for ways to keep your children busy, you won’t want to miss our new series Active Kids, which will highlight opportunities for your children to get involved in a new activity. This week, we invite you to Step into summer… the Irish way! Trinity invites children to sample a bit of their [...]

 

Bitter Is the New Black - Jen Lancaster

Get ready to laugh out loud as you read the memoir of Jen Lancaster. If you are like me, reading happens after the diapers are changed and the kids are fed and in bed for the night. Which means, when I sit down to read, I want to enjoy what I am reading. Recently, a [...]

 

Fundraising Dinner Tonight for Local Mommy Blogger

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A few months ago we shared Melissa Bissing’s story with you, a local mommy blogger who lost her sweet baby Owen at the tender age of 6 months old. Tonight, at Pizza Piccola in Wauwatosa, a fundraising dinner is being held from 4:00pm-9:00 in their honor. We would love for you to join us! Pizza [...]

 

Confetti Bean Salad Recipe

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Here is a great recipe for the 4th of July that both kids and adults will enjoy. Rated as a 5 star recipe on the Taste of Home website this is sure to be a family favorite. 12 Servings Prep: 20 minutes + chilling Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 [...]

 

Milwaukee County Fireworks - Banging Up Your Weekend

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Looking for fireworks all weekend long? In case one night of fireworks is simply not enough, here is a list of events that end with a bang this weekend: Wednesday, June 29: Summerfest’s Biggest Bang Fireworks Show at 9:30 PM – these fireworks can been seen from the lakefront near the Summerfest grounds. Sunday, July [...]

 

Ultimate Bubbles

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My 2 year old LOVES bubbles, which means we go through a lot of them. I came across an awesome recipe in “Super Baby Food” by Ruth Yaron that I think all moms should have. This is sure to be a hit at your 4th of July parties! Bubbles Mix together gently to prevent froth: [...]

 

Take Your Monkeys to Monkey Joe's

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Are your little monkeys bouncing off the walls on rainy days? Ours are too, and we have a solution for you! Monkey Joe’s, located in Brookfield, is a well-priced, bounce house, super play area for children 12 years or younger. Monkey Joe’s features a number of bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses and games. This is [...]

 

Summer Job Ideas for Your Teenager

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It’s summer, which means school is out and if you have teenagers that could mean they are looking for ways to make a little extra cash during their summer break. Here are 30 ideas for places that hire summer help and ways they can create their own income: 1. Car wash and auto-detail technician 2. [...]

 

A Day Out with Thomas the Train

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ALL ABOARD!! Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into the National Railroad Museum, located in Green Bay, WI. Your kids can jump on board a full size Thomas the Train Engine and enjoy a 25 minute ride. They will meet Sir Topham Hatt, enjoy storytelling, live music, build with Mega Blocks, hands-on crafts and much [...]

 

Hoyt Park Pool is Open for Summer!

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It’s summer and to continue our series on Cool Tips for a Hot Summer we recently revisited the newly opened Hoyt Park Pool and it is awesome! This pool is heated and the water temperature is kept in the low 80s, making is delightful for children even on cooler days. As a new pool, it’s clean [...]

 

Yo Mama Goodness - Now Open in Wauwatosa

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The concept is great, Yo Mama is a create your own frozen yogurt masterpiece in 3 easy steps. 1. Grab a cup 2. Make your creation 3. Weigh and Pay It’s fun, it’s easy. it’s yummy and you can sample before you buy. During this review, there were four of us and we tried a verity [...]

 

 

Cake Pops: How-to Video

We posted yesterday about a hot new trend in baking, Cake Pops. For those of you who are thinking about trying the recipe, here is a great step-by-step video that shows you exactly what to do. Happy Baking!

 

Cake Pops take the Cake

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Have you been to Starbucks lately? We stopped at a Starbucks during a recent car trip, and my 2 year old daughter fell in love….with Cake Pops. Picture this, I walk up to the bakery case and she says “ooohhhh mama look, look right there!” Instantly I know what here little eyes are gazing upon, [...]

 

Heat Exhaustion

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Continuing our series Cool Tips for a Hot Summer: Did you know that heat exhaustion can occur when someone in a hot climate or environment hasn’t been drinking enough fluids? As your children are playing outside this summer, keep them hydrated, insist they find shade to play in, and use popsicles to cool them down. [...]

 

Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas

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Here is a great meal for the entire family. My husband’s Aunt Kathy, a retired Home Economics teacher, passed this recipe on to me, along with a catalogue of other delicious recipes the extended family craves. Enjoy! Chicken Enchiladas 10 tortillas 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 3-4 cups of [...]

 

Happy National Man Day!

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If you haven’t heard of National Man Day, you are not the only ones. A group of three guys, Aaron Longanecker, Joel Longannecker and Patrick Johnson have created this day for “men to be men.” This idea unveiled on facebook as a joke, but is now getting international attention. From the National Man Day Website: Many [...]

 

Father’s Day - Weekend Preview

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There is plenty to do this weekend with your special guy. Here is a list of some of the fun activities going on across the city this weekend. Are you going to something that we don’t have listed? Send us a note and we would be happy to add it to our Father’s Day – [...]

 

Bonfire at Bradford Beach

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NEWaukee proudly hosts the 1st ever Bradford Beach Bonfire Music Series event with Ethan Keller. Get ready to stick your toes in the sand, breath the fresh air, and relax with some fresh tunes and cold beer as the sun sets on Lake Michigan. Spend your Thursdays at the beach this summer for Milwaukee’s newest [...]

 

Free Admission to the Shedd Aquarium

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It’s Community Discount Week at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago June 12-17, 2011. What does this mean for you? FREE, yes free General Admission for the day. Discounts are also offered for the Total Experience and Shedd Pass this week, details below. This is an extremely busy week for the Shedd, so be prepared to [...]

 

Cool Tips for a Hot Summer

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With the hot temperatures that have hit Wisconsin this past week, we started talking about what it is parents need to know to keep their children safe during these heat waves. Here are some tips from the Council for Children & Families (CCF) that are great reminders for all of us. Facts Every Parent Should Know: [...]

 

My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln

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A great summer read for your children ages 5-8 years old, is My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln, written by Robert L. Bloch. This book hit the shelves June 1st and we were able to get a sneak peak this month. What we loved about this book is the message: if you try hard enough, anything [...]

 

Are Your Kids Super Readers?

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Milwaukee Public Library – Summer Reading Program As parents, we all know that reading is an important part of our children’s success. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S. Department of Education, “children who are read to at home enjoy a substantial advantage over children who [...]

 

Soften Them Up

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Here is a way to make cutting your children’s nails a little easier: Did you know that warm water softens up nails?  A great tip for trimming your toddlers nails is to soak them in warm water, or trim them right after they have taken a bath. This makes the nails more amenable to a [...]

 

River Rhythms Starts Tonight!

River Rhythms is every Wednesday, June 8th through August 31st, 6:30 until 9:00pm in Pere Marquette Park. This is a family-friendly, FREE event in downtown Milwaukee brought to you by the WestTown Association. All guests are permitted to bring in outside food and drink, however there will be drinks and mouth-watering meals available for purchase [...]

 

World Oceans Day

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Today, June 8th is World Oceans Day – our planet’s biggest celebration of the ocean. Every year, more people take action to celebrate and protect our planet’s ocean, which connects us all. In 2010 alone, over 300 events in 45 countries around the world were held in honor of World Oceans Day. In honor of [...]

 

Summer Overnights at the Milwaukee Public Museum

This summer your children can sleep among the adobe houses of the Pueblo Indians, snooze next to a sea lion, or catch some z’s near the Chinese Foo Dog at the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) public overnights. During these exciting sleepovers, children ages 6-12 years old will explore the MPM, enjoy educator-led activities and attend [...]

 

Beat the Heat - Splash Pools Open Today

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Even your littlest ones can splash about at the Milwaukee County Parks this summer. Kids enjoy interactive water toys – from giant mushroom waterfalls to ground water jets, spray posts, and water-spray spirals. Open today & tomorrow to help beat the heat: Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St. Clarke Square Park, 2330 W. Vieau Place [...]

 

Butterflies! In Living Color

This summer’s special exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo is Butterflies! In Living Color. The exhibit will be open May 28 – September 25 and costs an additional $2.00. You and your family will step into a world of vibrant colors and beautiful displays of butterflies. Be prepared to have butterflies land on you, and [...]

 

Summertime Tip - Fresh Onion

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This summer, you will want to keep a fresh onion on hand, but you won’t be using it to cook with. If someone in your family gets stung by a bee this at home remedy is a sure fix. Cut a fresh onion in half, put the open half part of the onion on the [...]

 

Meet McGruff and Other Local Mascots

Bring the family to Bayshore Town Center for Safety Day Saturday, June 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm. This FREE event is focused on teaching children about safety and brought to you by our local Police and Fire Teams. “Sheltered Reality” will take the stage from 12:30pm-1:30pm and a Charity Cookout with kids favorites will be perfect for [...]

 

MyPlate - New Food Icon Released Today

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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at [...]

 

Jazz Up Your Thursday Nights with Jazz in the Park

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Looking for a great way to spend Thursday nights outside in downtown Milwaukee? We have just the thing for you, Jazz in the Park at Cathedral Square. This free, outdoor summer music series features a lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R&B, raggae, blues and more. Concerts take place from 6pm-9pm and start this week [...]

 

 

Today is National Running Day

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The Third Annual National Running Day takes place today, June 1. It is a coast-to-coast celebration of a sport and activity that’s simple, inexpensive, and fun. It’s the perfect way for longtime runners to reaffirm their love of running and for beginners to kick off a lifetime and life- changing commitment. People run because it [...]

 

Women's Cycling Group in Milwaukee - The Bella Donnas

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The Bella Donnas was formed in 2007 in response to the relative lack of recreational women’s cycling groups in Milwaukee, WI. It began as five friends wanting to train for a century ride together and over the years we have grown to more than 200 women and include mountain bikers as well as triathletes. All [...]

 

Local Mommy Blogger Gains International Support

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Six months ago, Melissa Bissing, of Sussex, WI, already the mother of a child named Jaden, was blessed with triplets, Owen, Weston and Logan. Sadly, on May 22nd, Owen was found in is crib, on his belly and not breathing. After spending a week at Children’s Hospital, it was determined that Owen was brain dead [...]

 

Book Review: 4 Ingredients - Recipes Using 4 or Fewer Ingredients

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4 Ingredients contains more than 400 recipes that range from breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, and everything in between.  From Antipasto Tarts, to Carrot & Coriander soup, to Apricot Chicken, to Tandoori Lamb, and Orange & Almond Cake, each recipe is delicious and most importantly, simple! The cookbook is available at Amazon.com for under $15.00. [...]

 

Instant Playdate App Makes Planning A Cinch

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Planning playdates has just gotten a whole lot easier thanks to mommy blogger Colleen Padilla of ClassyMommy.com. When interviewed about the app by She Posts, she said: “The idea for this app came from my frustration at realizing that  I somehow had this gigantic network of friends and acquaintances, but was simultaneously struggling to successfully [...]

 

Hoyt Park Pool, Wauwatosa - Reopens!

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Sure to be a great place to spend warm summer days, the totally new, redesigned Hoyt Park Public Pool will open to the public May 28, 2011. This zero depth entry, also known as beach entry, allows you to walk into the pool without the use of a ladder or steps, making it perfect for [...]

 

Rainy day? Rediscover the Mitchell Park Domes.

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Rainy days are the pits, but they don’t have to be! Here is another great way to spend a rainy day out with your kids. Take them to the Mitchell Park Domes. Here, they can experience a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and special floral gardens; all in one afternoon. If you can stay late, there [...]

 

Betty Brinn Museum - Summer Featured Exhibits

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Escape indoors during the hot summer months and let the little ones explore and learn at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. It’s open Monday – Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm, and noon to 5pm on Sunday. The latest exhibit, on display until July 3, is the Nursery and Garden Shop. “The Nursery and Garden Shop gives children the [...]

 

Georgie Porgie’s - Burger and Custard Hangout

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Ages: 2-12 Fun, kid-friendly restaurant in Oak Creek and Racine. We checked out a fun, kid-friendly restaurant in Oak Creek called Georgie Porgie’s The tree-fort ambiance, paired with burger and custard menu equates to a great place to take your kids. A large flatscreen television plays cartoons, while adult friendly music fills the air. With [...]

 

Parents’ Summer Survival Guide for Life’s Little Emergencies

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With summer just around the corner, families will be spending more time outdoors which means a few more bumps, scrapes and bruises when it comes to our kids. Pediatrician Dr. Christine Wood, spokesperson fro USANA Health Sciences has a few tricks up her sleeve, that we think are great and will prepare parents for summertime’s little [...]

 

MeetUp Featured Group: The Milwaukee Happy Mamas

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Being a SAHM can be extremely lonely and if you are like me, you enjoy any adult conversation you can get during the day. Thankfully there is an active, Milwaukee-based group that could be a good fit for you. From playgroups, to park visits, to days at the zoo, there are constantly new baby and [...]

 

Great Steals and Deals

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Created by a mom, these sites are a must visit if you are looking for a way to get name brand children’s items at amazing prices. Babysteals.com features baby and maternity items, while Kidsteals.com features items for children. These sites are celebrating their third birthday and offering special birthday steals throughout the week.We love these sites, [...]

 

Racine Zoo Summer Camp 2011

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Sign up now for Racine Zoo Summer camp 2011!  Are your children looking for a fun-filled summer? Then, look no further, the Racine Zoo is once again offering camp opportunities for children 3 years old through 6th grade. They will have the chance to learn about animals and their environment through weekly camps. Each camp [...]

 

Ten Chimneys Open for Tours!

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This is a great place to take children 12 and older to explore and discover a piece of Wisconsin History. Stroll through beautiful gardens and walk through the house of Alfred Lunt ad Lynn Fontanne. Ten Chimneys is a landmark unique among our national treasures. Ten Chimneys’ diverse collections and enchanting décor are comprised of [...]

 

Free Pajama Jamboree with Festival City Symphony

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Festival City Symphony (FREE) Pajama Jamboree – May 11, 2011! This series of three classical “pops” concerts, each one hour in length, is geared to children and their families. Each concert has narration and music selections that are lively, tell a story, and/or demonstrate the colors of the orchestra. Dress is casual. Pajamas, teddy bears, [...]

 

Bug in A Rug Children's Theater at Sunset Playhouse

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Families LOVE Bug in a Rug Children’s Theatre at Sunset Playhouse (Elm Grove, WI). A FIFTH PERFORMANCE of ‘Animal Tales’ is added for Sunday May 15 at 1:30pm. Animal Tales: Aesop’s Fables, is an original show by Erika Heins Navin. Performances: May 12 – May 14, 2011. TICKETS: $7 (Adult) – $5 (Age 3 and [...]

 

Asthma: Questions To Ask Your Doctor

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Given that it’s National Asthma Month we wanted to share a guide of questions to consider asking your doctor or nurse from lifescript.com. Around the home: Can we have a pet? In the house or outside? Is it okay for anyone to smoke in the house? Is it okay for me to clean and vacuum [...]

 

Milwaukee Mother's Day Brunch Guide 2011

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In an effort to bring you the ultimate Milwaukee Mother’s Day Brunch Guide, we have pulled together resources from across the web. With Mother’s Day just a week away, you need to make your reservations soon. Here are a few of our favorite spots to spend Mother’s Day in Milwaukee: Boerner Botanical Gardens This brunch [...]

 

Starbucks Happy Hour is Back!

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Head down to your local Starbucks May 6 – May 15 (at participating stores) between 3-5 p.m. and you can get half-priced Frappuccino blended beverage of your choice! This year you can customize your drink any way you want. Click HERE for more information.

 

Yummy Recipe: Scrumptious Egg Salad

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We are always looking for create ways to get our children to eat healthy foods. Here is a great lunch idea that is loaded with protein. My daughter loved helping peel the hard boiled eggs and stirring everything together. A sure hit with your family this summer. Ingredients 8 eggs 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, add to [...]

 

 

 

Discovery World Milwaukee

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As a stay-at-home-mom, some of the hardest days are the gloomy ones where you get stuck inside, and living in Wisconsin, it’s fair to say we get our share of gloomy days. I’ve decided it’s time to start looking for fun and exciting indoor sites to get us out of the house.  My first find [...]

 

How To Teach Kids About Money

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As a parent, it can be challenging to ensure you are teaching your children everything they need to know to be successful adults. Even harder, can be finding the right times to teach these life skills to our children. One of my favorite ways to teach these skills is through play. Financial literacy is a [...]

 

Things To Know Before Traveling With A Baby

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We were talking the other day about how hard it can be to pack efficiently when traveling with babies and young children. For as small as they are, they sure do have a lot of stuff. So what is it that they really need for a trip? The basic needs are food, clothing, a stroller [...]

 

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

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Recently, we were at a playdate when I noticed one of the little boys wheezing and coughing uncontrollably. After talking to his mother, I learned that this boy suffers from asthma. After researching, we learned that May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, according to the National Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), [...]