Make and Takes
This is a great blog that has some simple, fun, and easy craft ideas to do at home with your kiddos.  There are some cute Easter ideas at the top.  Be sure and scroll down!

A Monthly Menu Plan for the Spring
I love this menu from Simple Mom.  Check it out! 

April Showers Bring PVC Free Rain Gear
If you’re looking for some non-smelly rain gear for your kiddos, here are some great ideas!

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Now Found in Baby Shampoo
Umm, might want to make sure you’re using safe products on your baby!

Update – Sorry I haven’t written a post in a while.  I really haven’t had anything earth shattering to share.  In the coming weeks I do hope to make an Easter Playdough Mountain, so maybe I’ll share that with you.  For now, here are a few links I like from this week.

Emotion Coaching:  One of the Most Important Parenting Practices in the History of the Universe
WOW!  This article is great!  I’ve got a little 3 year old who is always telling me he’s mad and sad when he doesn’t get his way.  I’m going to put this stuff into practice!

Easier Cold Care for Moms and Babies
I have needed this little gadget SO bad this week!  Nathaniel has had a cold and needed his nose really cleaned out. 

Dr. Bloom, Inc.
You are gonna LOVE this cool new teething jewelry!  I’ve shared another brand with you before, but these are a little different, just as safe, and have some different designs!

Need a new Tilty sippy cup?  Well, here’s your chance to grab one at 15% off!  We recently purcahsed this cup and REALLY like it!  It’s BPA free, dye free, and PVC free.  I got an email from the company this week encouraging me to share this code with you!

COUPON CODE:  THKU09
For all of you that can’t find a store near you selling TILTY, here is a coupon code for 15% off all orders of two double packs (12.00).  It is good until March 31, 2009.  PASS IT ON to your friends and family.  By the way, shipping on two double packs is the same as one double pack.  Good to know.  Just follow the above Tilty link to get yours!

Scared of Salmonella?  Make Your Own Peanut Butter
Hmm, sounds pretty easy and tasty!

How Cheap Food Distorts Our Choices and Makes Us Fat
Pretty interesting article…especially if buy cheap food.  Either at a restaurant or in the grocery store.

10 Dangerous Everyday Things in Your Home
I ran across this list earlier in the week and thought it was a great one to share.

Fake It Till You Make It
Another good reason to smile!

How to Find Hidden MSG on Food Labels
These different names for MSG really surprised me!

Hillbilly Housewife
Here’s an interesting site with lots of home cooking recipes, even how to make your own baking mix and cream soups.   Some things I wouldn’t recommend, like using margarine, but you can still find some neat stuff here.

BPA, PVC, and Phthalates in Food Processors and Blenders
Great article on what’s in your food processor and blender, with recommended brands and products at the bottom of the article.  Thanks for all of your hard work Z Recs!

Lisa Leonard Designs
This jewelery is SO cute!  Lisa’s designs are great and so special!

BPA Lingers Longer in the Body Than Previously Thought
Some new information on BPA that you may find interesting.

A Preschooler’s Allowance
A great article if you’ve been thinking about doing this. 

Chore Chart for Preschoolers
This goes along with the allowance article above.

E-Cloth-Perfect Cleaning
If you’re looking for some great microfiber, I just found this yesterday and it looks like something worth checking out!

Mercury in Vaccines Was Replaced With Something Even More Toxic
This is a must read if you’re pondering the whole vaccine thing….or even if you’re not.

Candy Cane Hearts
I really want to make these for Valentines Day, but I don’t have any Candy Canes!!  Aren’t they cute?

How I Taught My Preschooler the Value of a Dollar
I thought this was an interesting idea.  I’m not sure I would do it in the exact way, but it’s still a neat idea.

FDA Warns Against Salmonella Outbreak in Peanut Butter Products
If you’ve been wondering what’s recalled, here ya go. 

SafeMama Review: Chem Dry Carpet Cleaners
Need a safe way to professionaly clean your  carpets?  This is a great option!

Cold Remedy Warning
A video concering Vicks VapoRub and the correct/incorrect ways to use it.

Great Deal at Babies R Us Stores this weekend
If you buy diapers, this is a great deal to take advantage of!

The End of Second-Hand Kids’ Clothing and Toys?

Gov’t Says Sorry, No More Reselling Your Kids’ Stuff
Have you heard about this?  Some new laws are coming into place on Feb. 10 that will possibly close down children’s consignment shops and you won’t even be able to legally resale your kids’ stuff at your own garage sale!

How Caffeine During Pregnancy Can Damage Your Baby
 Just two cups of caffeine during the entire length of pregnancy can damage your baby. Crazy!

Half Full Blog – Science For Raising Happy Kids
This is a great blog that is quickly becoming one of my favorites.