It was enjoyable spending the day with family and enjoying activities in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. One of the exciting events available in Pittsburgh was complimentary admission to the Carnegie Science Center. Other cool happenings included Many Hands, celebration at CMU, ideas from Sewickley's Patch, Events listed by CBS and visiting August Wilson Center on 1/17.
How did you remember MLK?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Making Meals
Perhaps you have heard several offers while being pregnant, to receive meals postpartum? A quick search online yielded these, organizational sites.
Joining one of these websites could help lessen the load of coordinating meals... both on the receiving and giving sides.
I thought of meal options to give a family:
- Pot pie
- Soup or stew
- Casserole
- Salad
- Quiche
- Pasta
- Healthy, fresh sides of fruits and/or vegetables
How were your experiences using websites to coordinate meals? What other meals do you suggest giving?
Surprising Store With Organic Options
Where can one afford to purchase certified USDA Organic Foods for your family?
It is so exciting to have discovered a surprising store with fabulous deals on organic foods. Check the expiration dates and consider whether your family will consume the food prior to then, or is concerned with expired foods.
Big Lots has a small yet, amazing selection of organic foods for our child. From pureed fruits to cartons of milk, the organic options are more affordable then purchasing at local grocers.
Do you have any unusual stores that you recommend for purchasing organic foods for your family?
It is so exciting to have discovered a surprising store with fabulous deals on organic foods. Check the expiration dates and consider whether your family will consume the food prior to then, or is concerned with expired foods.
Big Lots has a small yet, amazing selection of organic foods for our child. From pureed fruits to cartons of milk, the organic options are more affordable then purchasing at local grocers.
Do you have any unusual stores that you recommend for purchasing organic foods for your family?
Caring Goodies
Maybe you know of friends or strangers who have endured extended stays at the hospital? Check out this list of caring goodies then create your own package to share.
Some ideas include...
Some ideas include...
- Cough drops
- Slippers
- Robe
- Ear plugs
- Lip moisturizer
- Battery operated candle
- Magazine
- Book
- Package of soft tissues
- Snacks
- Newspaper
- Journal
- Word puzzles
- Prayer Shawl
- Digital photo album
What else would be caring to include in a hospital package?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Birthday Bash!
As we prepare for our child's first birthday in December, several ideas to celebrate include...
- baking a "Smash Cake"
- donning birthday hats
- inflating balloons
- curling bows or making ribbons
- personalizing onesie or shirt with iron-on transfer
- hosting party with family and friends
- creating an ornament or gingerbread home
- blowing bubbles
- arranging craft table for make-your-own favors
- decorating high chair with banners
- shaping cupcakes and cookies with playdough
What other ideas do you have? Any advice for celebrating a child's first birthday?
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