Lifestyle
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Daily Prayer
“…Teach us almighty father, to consider this solemn truth, as we should do, that we may feel the importance of every day, and every hour as it passes, and earnestly strive to make a better use of what thy goodness may yet bestow on us, than we have done of the time past…” Jane Austen
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Setting a Routine
I prefer to use the routine than schedule. In recent times, schedule has had mixed connotations linked to the word. Some moms love scheduling, and others feel confined by it. Because of this, I prefer “setting a routine” for me and my children. I found setting a routine very helpful for my family. Both of my children like a routine, and they prefer me to stick with it. If I don’t, they usually communicate their dissatisfaction through crying or whining. When I begin setting a routine, I focus first on when my children need to eat – breakfast, lunch, dinner and maybe a snack or two between. After this, I…
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Poisoning our Children?
Yesterday, I receive another warning that there are possible dangers from plastic baby bottles (e.g. Avent, Dr. Brown, etc.). This is driving me mad. As a mother, I try my best to provide all for my children, and even that is not enough. Toys, baby bottles, food – what is next? I feel like the quality control is diminishing in the states. I having to research everything that my child touches. This is concerning and exhausting. OFF SOAP BOXHere is the information that I have collected regarding these concerns. Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a substance used in the production of polycarbonate plastics that has estrogenic properties and has been shown in…
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Daily Routine
William Blake states my daily routine so eloquently. I love mornings! It is truly the only time of the day when I can hear my thoughts. I enjoy sipping coffee on my comfy sofa with no noise or distraction. Then, 7 a.m. comes. It is nonstop preparing food, changing daipers and playing with the kids that sometimes I forget that I have not eaten all day. My husband is quick to remind me of this because my patience is a little short. Ahhh! By the time I am finished with dinner, I am ready for bed. Poof, my head hits the pillow and off to dreamland I go. Until the…
