Jan

26

Favorite Find - Gentle Over the Counter Cradle Cap Treatment

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Cradle Cap TreatmentThe boy was born with a head full of beautiful hair. Then the cradle cap set in. And, oy, did he have some cradle cap. I googled. People were swearing by oiling up the baby heads. That didn't seem the right thing to do since cradle cap, while looking dry as heck, is in fact a result of too much oil. I asked the pediatrician. He recommended waiting a little bit to see if it got better, and then if it didn't, to use a prescription shampoo. Another mom warned that her baby was not happy with all the tingling of the prescription shampoo.

What to do. What to do. The boy's head was becoming worse and worse, and then his hair started falling out.

Then I remembered a little issue I had a few years ago that involved too much oil under one eyebrow that irrated my skin so much that it made it dry and itchy. I tried everything over the counter and by prescription. Nothing worked.

Until....Cetaphil, a gentle over-the-counter cleanser available at the drugstore. I began using Cetaphil every morning and every night, and before you knew it the irritation was gone. So, back to the google, and I typed in "Cradle Cap Cetaphil."  And there in the comment section of the blog Ordinary Days, I found the confirmation I needed to proceed

Here's my secret cradle cap remedy...Cetaphil (regular old face wash from CVS) helps clear it up. Rub it on his head at the beginning of a tub, let it sit through the whole tub, and then wash it off right before you take him out (I left it on there less than 10 minutes). I did this with my son, and it only took 2 tubs for his cradle cap to clear up. And it also helps with baby acne.

So, I did just what the commenter, Jessica from A Bushel and a Peck, suggested. I started rubbing Cetaphil on at the beginning of bathtime and rinsing it at the end. I only used baby shampoo on the other parts of the scalp that I didn't rub with cetaphil. Four weeks and about 8 baths later, his very nasty case of cradle cap is barely even noticeable.

Jan

21

Online Resources from Totally Her’s Business Advice Day

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TotallyHer hosted an awesome online chat event to celebrate Inauguration Day. They brought together thirteen women experts in fields ranging from Search Engine Optimization to the Law to Word of Mouth Marketing. Totally Her will be releasing a transcript (follow them on Twitter - @totallyher to get the update when the transcript is released) in a few days, but in the meantime, I've transcribed some of my own notes.

Below you will find links to online resources that were mentioned during the chats along with information about the featured presenter for each topic. If I missed one, or you have a great resource, add it to the post using the comment section below. There were some really nifty and neat tools included in the discussion. Enjoy!
Search Engine Optimization
Kelby Carr - TypeAMom & Foodie Mama
Twitter - @Typeamom

Press Releases
Susan Payton - The Marketing Eggspert
Twitter - @Eggmarketing

Web Design and Development
Char Polanosky - Essential Keystrokes
Twitter - @CharPolanosky

Legal & Financial Advice
Elizabeth Potts Weinstein - The Wealth Spa
Twitter - @ElizabethPW

Podcasting
Kelly McCausey - WAHMTalkRadio, WAHM 2.0 &KellyMcCausey.com
Twitter - @KellyMcCausey

Bloggers Working with Big Brands
Lucretia Pruitt - GeekMommy &Walmart's Eleven Moms
Twitter - @Geekmommy

Work at Home Tips & Advice
Miranda Marquit - All Business and MirandaMarquit.com
Twitter - @MMarquit

Word of Mouth Marketing
Barbara Jones - One2OneNetwork & The WOM Mom
Twitter - @BarbaraJones

Blogging & Blog Networks
Wendy Piersall - Sparkplugging & EscalateMedia (the company behind TotallyHer!)
Twitter - @eMom

Building Online Communities**
Liz Strauss - Successful-Blog & SOBCon
Twitter - @Lizstrauss

Trends Affecting Small Businesses**
Anita Campbell - Small Biz Trends
Twitter - @Smallbiztrends

Taxes**
Kelly Phillips Erb - TaxGirl
Twitter - @Taxgirl

Building a Personal Brand**
Jessica Smith - JessicaKnows & MomForce
Twitter - @Jessicaknows

**I wasn't able to particpate in these parts of the event, however, once the transcript is released, I will update this post to include any resources that were mentioned.

Jan

18

Favorite Find - Perfect Diaper Bag Snack: Trader Joe’s Applesauce Crushers

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So I was wandering the aisles of Trader Joe's the other day looking for something new and fun, when I ran across these little crazy tubes with  twist off caps filled with applesauce.

Trader Joe's web site gives us the nitty gritty.

Applesauce Crushers
Enhancing the convenience of the consumption of applesauce has challenged applesauce purveyors throughout the ages. We’ve crushed that challenge. How? With our Applesauce Crushers. We’ve taken all natural applesauce and packaged it in unique pouches that allow you to squeeze, squish, crush the delicious fruit sauces straight into your mouth. Yes! Right into your mouth – no spoon is necessary. Made just for us in France, these unique snack pouches are perfect for lunch boxes, briefcases and slip into a decent sized pocket with ease. Kids love to crush ‘em! And could there be a more fun way to get a good supply of Vitamin C? Doubtful. Each package of four 3.17 oz. pouches of Applesauce or Apple Carrot Fruit Sauce Crushers is $2.99.

Update: Nutrition Information for Applesauce Crushers

I got a few questions about the nutrition information. Here it is!
Serving Size: 1 pouch, Servings per Container 4
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 50 Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 11 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A 2%  Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 2%  Iron 2%

I'm sure kids would love them. My boy is just barely gumming his way through stage 2 solids, so we have some time before I'll be able to turn him loose with the tube of Applesauce Crushers. So when I saw these little products, I was actually thinking of the boy's mom instead of the boy. It struck me at the perfect snack to pack in the diaper bag for moms. It's quick, clean, and nutritious -- and only 50 calories.

What's your favorite snack to pack in the diaper bag?

Jan

13

A Little Perspective Never Hurts

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So the boy slept in his crib last night. In the other room. Away from me. Are you getting where I'm going with this?

Well, you might think that my husband would have had a clue when I wimpered something like, "my baaaabeeee is all the way in the other room in his crib." The Swede, who is unbelievably caring and thoughtful most of the time, attempted to comfort me by saying, "You know, some day he will move out of our house."

Um, thanks a million for clarifying that for me.

I suppose he has a point. But still.

I've been waiting for this day since we brought him home. A time to sleep uninterrupted by baby gurgles, breath-y sighs, and other such noises that are oh-so-cute until you are the worried mother with this itty bitty noise machine in your face. All. Night. Long. But last night, I found myself curled up in the bed missing those exact noises and the feeling that that my whole little family was within inches of me. It's crazy how time flies, and how it is so easy to get caught up in what is next. You forget how fast the craziness-of-now could become the sweetness-of-yesterday. And these last 4.5 months have been so crazy, and yet so heavenly sweet. I wish I could master seeing the sweetness in the daily craziness, but that's always been a struggle for me.

Of course, it shouldn't be hard at all after reading this ultimate love letter to a wife. It's a blog about a family interrupted; written by a dad who was left raising his baby girl alone after his wife unexpectedly dies 27 hours after giving birth. Not exactly an uplifting topic, but the posts are not only a beautiful ode to the man's wife and daughter, but also a reminder for all of us to be thankful for everything and everyone we have at this very moment.

And so I am. Thankful, that is, for my beautiful family including the feisty little one sleeping in the crib all the way in the other room.

Jan

9

Favorite Find - Wondertime and Family Fun $2/year for up to 3 years

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Do you love Wondertime and Family Fun like I do? Then hurry and grab this deal at PublicationStation. Each magazine offers a 10 issue subscription for $2 per year for up to 3 years. It would cost more to buy one issue at full price.

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