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Yoga For Fertility?
[27 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 378 views]
Yoga For Fertility?

Legions of people struggle with infertility each day. And it sucks! Now many couples are infusing a bit of eastern medicine into their western medicine fertility procedures. According to the Tao of Fertility, the results have been very positive. I came across a product recently and although I haven’t tried, I found it worth a mention. The product? A little something called Yoga4Fertility.

At play, Headline, Health and Nutrition, Parenting & education »

Halloween Safety Tips
[27 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 254 views]
Halloween Safety Tips

Nine years ago I was badly injured on Halloween night due to a broken manhole cover, bad lighting and a lack of hazard tape. Talk about scarey! Take a few minutes to read these safety tips. They could save you or your little one a scraped knee or (in my case) a trek to the local emergency room!

Check sidewalks. Look for tripping hazards (created by cracks or uneven pavement) as well as missing chunks of sidewalk. Also, are cars or other objects (utility poles, newspaper racks, etc.) blocking the sidewalk? Gauge the traffic. Does the speed or amount of traffic make this location feel uncomfortable? Do you have personal safety concerns walking in this location?

Gracious Giving, Parenting & education »

Spotlight On An Awesome StL Org!
[21 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 299 views]
Spotlight On An Awesome StL Org!

Catch A Falling Star is shaping the lives of young St.L citizens. Here’s how.

Health and Nutrition, Products & Reviews »

Clif kid Z Bars
[21 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 284 views]
Clif kid Z Bars

Halloween is fast approaching. If you’re tired of handing out candy why not try something different? Like a Clif K Organic Z bar? Here’s what one kid (and his mom) thought of the bars (in Spooky S’mores.)

At play, Parenting & education »

Wii, Wii, Wii All The Way Home
[19 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 300 views]
Wii, Wii, Wii All The Way Home

(By Kate Hayes)

My kids are already obsessed with technology. They are ages four and one. I was learning how to read nursery rhymes when I was four. Our four-year-old daughter, Anna, is learning to spell by playing the Wii. She knows how to read “Start,” “Save and Quit” and “Return to Wii Menu.”

At play, At work, Local News & Events »

Hours Left To Register For St. Louis Interactive Festival!
[16 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 218 views]
Hours Left To Register For St. Louis Interactive Festival!

Only a few more hours left to register for the St. Louis Interactive Festival on Saturday, October 17!

Beauty & Fashion, Local News & Events »

Avannabel Baby Boutique Opens in Kirkwood
[16 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 278 views]
Avannabel Baby Boutique Opens in Kirkwood

There’s a new and supercute clothing store for kids opening in Kirkwood on Saturday, October 17. Check out Avannabel Baby at 217 S. Kirkwood in historic downtown Kirkwood.

But if you can’t get out there on October 17, don’t worry they’ll be opening soon. Plus? They have a really great website.

At play, At work, Health and Nutrition »

The Path to Possibility
[13 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 225 views]
The Path to Possibility

(Written by Marlise Karlin)

For years, women have been held back by the infamous ‘glass ceiling’ and have also felt stifled or riddled with restrictive thoughts running through their minds daily when it comes to both their personal and professional goals.

At play »

Spider, Spider On The Wall…
[13 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 221 views]
Spider, Spider On The Wall…

A few weeks ago we found this very big spider setting up camp in the corner of our garage door. Thanks to google and Enature we learned it is an Araneidae, Orb Weavers.

Products & Reviews »

Jif Launches A New Product
[8 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | 398 views]
Jif Launches A New Product

Here what kids have to say about Jif’s new Omega-3 peanut butter. (And a mom’s take too).