No Love Lost Between Boob Shows and Jamie

May 23, 2013 | 1 Comment
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by Kendall Hoover Jamie and I were talking recently about the first time we met. After working for Fayye Foundation all day long, we came back to our hotel room. My time, it was three hours later than hers, so while I was nearly passed out the minute I hit the bed, she was wired. We decided to turn on the TV and it happened to be on Lifetime. As I was falling asleep, this is what I heard from Jamie: “Is this really a show about bra fittings?”… “Oh, look they are making a nursing … [Read more...]

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Swaddling: Putting all the Myths to Bed (Section 3)

May 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

This guest was written by Sheena Hill. We encourage mothers to express themselves and make their own educated choices. The views and opinions expressed here may or may not be the opinions of "I Am Not the Babysitter".  Section I Section II Section III Why Do I Care So Much About Swaddling? Given all the confusion created by myths and misreading research, the important thing I want you to take away from this piece are to follow best practice every time you swaddle! This means: … [Read more...]

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Swaddling: Putting all the Myths to Bed (Section 2)

May 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

This guest was written by Sheena Hill. We encourage mothers to express themselves and make their own educated choices. The views and opinions expressed here may or may not be the opinions of "I Am Not the Babysitter".  Section I Section II Section III What is the point of swaddling? Swaddling is the ancient art of wrapping a baby snugly with a blanket to restrict involuntary movement. Swaddling techniques vary from European-based wrapping in bands to a South American method of … [Read more...]

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Swaddling: Putting All the Myths to Bed

May 22, 2013 | 2 Comments

This guest post was written by Sheena Hill. We encourage mothers to express themselves and make their own educated choices. The views and opinions expressed here may or may not be the opinions of "I Am Not the Babysitter".  Section I Section II Section III The purpose of this post is to clarify the vast amount of misinformation on swaddling which is currently circulating. Across cultures and throughout history, a wide variety of swaddling methods have occurred and its prominence highlights … [Read more...]

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I Am Not the Kidnapper

May 22, 2013 | 12 Comments
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Alternet reported that a Virginia father brought his three young children to Walmart and upon returning home had a police officer approach and alerted the father that there were concerns the children were not his (or not legally in his care). Why? The dad had a different skin tone than his daughters. The mixed-race family then had to participate in questioning by the officer. The father insisted the children were indeed his, and then the police officer asked the oldest daughter to point out … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Organic Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon

May 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

The amazing chef, Michael Roux, said once that eggs should be treated gently. He used the word "nurse" (which I totally get)- and he said they do not like to be cooked "fiercely." After I heard that I stopped ruining my scrambled eggs. Last night I was craving crème anglaise to go on top of my fresh organic berries. I couldn't find the recipe so here is the one I came up with on my own. It is pretty tasty. Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon I love crème anglaise because you can store … [Read more...]

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Fruit Leather Sweetened with Honey Recipe

May 20, 2013 | 5 Comments
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This is our favorite (and very easy) recipe for fruit leather. Ingredients 4 cups sliced strawberries (about 2 baskets) 1 peeled and chopped apple ½ cup water The juice of one orange The juice of one lemon ⅛-1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)   Instructions   Preheat your oven to 140 degrees (or as low as it will go). In a saucepan, add the strawberries, apple, and water on medium-low heat until it reaches a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let … [Read more...]

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The Baby Teething Cure: Baltic Amber Necklace Giveaway (and Review)

May 20, 2013 | 27 Comments
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Baltic Amber is a natural analgesic and, when worn on the skin, it releases healing oils that help babies and young children to stay calm and more relaxed throughout teething. While you used to have to wait months to get Amber from Lithuania, Julie at Spark of Amber recently based her company in the United States. As a work-at-home mom of three children, Julie was a power-seller on Ebay before starting Spark of Amber.  She has all of her Amber tested to ensure authenticity. Unique Facts … [Read more...]

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NY Bare Breasts Controversy: What is the Difference Between Female and Male Mammary Glands?

May 20, 2013 | 2 Comments
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A news story reporting that the NYPD re-mentioned to their officers that women could legally go topless in public has gone viral. Everyone has an opinion! There are many countries around the world where both men and women will be out in public topless, but since the US has traditionally only accepted males to go topless, this has caused quite a stir. This post is less of a debate on topless laws, and more of an examination of this specific area of male and female anatomy. So, what is … [Read more...]

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Confrontation at MMA Class: A “Bad Kid”?

May 16, 2013 | 11 Comments
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Yesterday was an interesting day. I called and called around looking for push-up pop molds. Finally, a Sur La Table employee flippantly responded that they indeed carried the product. After a 30 minute drive to the store, paid parking, and two little boys ready for breakfast in tow, we arrived. The man I approached at Sur La Table was extremely apologetic, but explained they did not carry the stupid push-pop molds. (I would like the know if the other employee I spoke to on the phone would … [Read more...]

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