By LilSugar, on Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:49pm PST
As a parent I've come to
terms with the fact that my little ones will frequently bring tears
to my eyes. I'm a crybaby and I'm okay with it. I had the
tissue ready for when she went off to preschool or said momma for
the first time, but some events brought on the waterworks without
warning. Here's my weepy bittersweet look at five unexpected
times new moms can expect to cry.
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By LilSugar, on Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:41pm PST
The entrance into parenthood
is a mixed bag — excitement, love, adrenaline and anxiety are just
a few of the emotions most parents will experience. New moms are
driven by the unknown and typically want to do everything right but
when the second baby comes along, many a mom admits to asking,
"What was I thinking?" Here are a few things that I wish
I would have known before having my first child.
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By LilSugar, on Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:42am PST
A pregnant woman is expected
to gain anywhere from
11 to 40 pounds, depending on
her weight before carrying her child. Unless they're
breaking
records, most babies aren't tipping the scales past 10
pounds so what is causing all the extra weight? Ice cream and pizza
aside, we've detailed where expecting mamas can anticipate the
extra baggage to come from during those nine blissful months.
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By LilSugar, on Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:34am PST
Potty trained tots may
go all day without an accident, but nighttime poses a whole new set
of challenges – even for the kiddos who've been using the
toilet for years. Unlike adults, children are not always able to
wake-up to use the restroom and so accidents happen. Until baby
gets through the night with dry underpants, try these tips for
battling bedwetting.
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By LilSugar, on Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:23am PST
Busy bees have got nothing
on mothers. There are not enough hours in the day or hands in the
house for most mamas to accomplish all of her tasks. While she
can't magically add another 60 minutes to her day, she can make
it feel like she did with a few of these easy time-saving tips.
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By LilSugar, on Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:19pm PST
As the pools close down and
the heat comes to a halt, so does our repertoire of Summer
activities. Hang up your swimsuits and get ready for Autumn! Enjoy
the changing seasons, while keeping a little extra change in your
pockets with these five budget friendly activities for Fall.
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By LilSugar, on Tue Nov 3, 2009 2:12pm PST
Sometimes, older is better.
Toys do not have to be powered by batteries, controllers, and
electricity to be a lot of fun. In fact, many knickknacks that
current moms and dads grew up with required nothing more than a
hearty imagination. Take a nostalgic look at some classic
playthings that have stood the test of time and would make
memorable additions to any modern day toy box.
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