One Hundred Dollar Richer

How would you feel if you found a hundred bucks laying on the street?  Would you smile like them?

Story behind it is coming up.. Tune in.

Accidents Happen

Hubby and I are the type of parents that can be very  protective of our kids.  My SIL used to call me a worry-worth because I can't sit comfortably in my chair if I can't see where my kids are, my husband is the same way.  We watch like a hawk whenever we are outdoors, in the playground, and anywhere we go.  That's why when I first send my daughter to school, I felt sick because I was not comfortable being away from her.

Anyway, accidents happen which we don't have control of no matter how we tried.  It's part of growing up, they always say.  Well, let me tell you what happened to my son's fat lip.  I was doing my exercise routine  one day and  I did not  notice that my son has crawled beside me to get the timy ball that he is teasing our dog with.  When I lifted my hand,bum, the weight (4 lbs) hit his lip.  I felt so bad.

I am just so glad that after we put some  ice pack on it, the swelling went away.  Thank goodness.

Perfect Smiles, Perfect Teeth

I love this shot that I took of my son and our  family friend's daughter Akesha.  They have the sweetest smiles ever.  I love her teeth, it's perfectly lined up!

Photo was taken at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas.

World's First Baby Formula Maker

Having a baby is very exciting especially for first time parents. Along with the excitement is also a big responsibility that involves not only physical and emotional aspects but also the financial readiness of the couple.  There are so many things that you need to buy  and will continue to spend on with your finances such as diapers, clothing, medical, and baby formula.   For those Moms who  chose to feed their babies with  baby formula, you can save time in preparing your baby's bottle  through this innovative  baby formula maker from Piena.

I included a  video below  to show how life could be easier for  new parents to take care of their babies.  You can check the  The Piena Youtube page or you can  visit their Facebook page to see what other Moms are saying about this world's first baby formula maker.  You can also check  Piena  through Twitter @PienaInc or visit their Website at www.mypiena.com.  Spending time with your baby is just a  precious bonding so if you could lessen the time preparing other things and spend more time with them, the better.

Camping, Cooking, Dressing Up, etc.

Now that school days is in full swing, my kids wishes that it is still summer time  and off from school.  They had so much fun during their school break that it is a bit harder to get back to their normal routine of school stuff.  Anyway, as I have mentioned before,   our very good neighbor's  family visited them  and the  kids just had a blast almost everyday.  

We let them camp in our backyard using our camping tent and they slept there.  This is one advantage of having a fenced in  home, you can  at least be confident n that nobody sees what you are up to.  I feel secure of having the kids camp out in the backyard.

When they woke up in the morning, they  decided to cooked breakfast.  After they ate, the fun continues by playing buy and sell.  They they played dress up as well.

I don't blame the kids missing the  school break as I miss it too.

Rainy Day Activities for Children

With autumn now here in full force we are expecting lots more rainy weekends and with lots of outdoor activities off limits what can you do to prevent your children quickly getting bored of being stuck indoors? Here are some fun rainy day activities for kids this autumn and winter.

Online Games

Free online games for kids are great for children of school age, they can be played on the computer or even a tablet device and, thanks to the many developments in games they are educational as well as fun. Knowing your child is learning things related to their age or school activities can be great peace of mind! Make sure you pick a game which is age appropriate for your child so they can get the most out of it and if possible help them find a game related to the activities they have been completing in school.  If you have an iPhone or iPad you will find lots of learning games available for free in the app store!

Baking

Baking with your children is a fun way of spending the afternoon and the skills they will learn whilst doing so will be invaluable! The possibilities are also endless, you could invest in a child specific cookbook which means easier recipes with less ingredients so your child can take a more hands on approach, you could simply use some of your own recipes, or you could make bases such as cookies and cupcakes and get your child you add the toppings and decorations such as icing, sweets and dried fruit. With Halloween approaching it can be a fun time to follow a spooky theme with your cakes and cookies! As well as baking you can also teach your child how to cook simple meals, or even create your own mini pizzas and let your children choose the toppings!

Arts and Crafts

This can be as fun as baking, although without the yummy treats at the end! Arts and crafts can be as simple as painting a picture. If you have a family birthday coming up or other such event why not let your child get creative and make handmade birthday cards? They have a far more effective touch than something which was store bought! Handmade gifts can also be created for the grandparents. Examples of such include creating salt dough hand and foot prints with your child which they can then paint! Salt dough opens up a world of handmade gift possibilities which are truly unique to your child's imagination.

Treasure Hunting

Perfect for the younger children, especially ones that love pirates and adventure. Create a series of clues or a map and then hide treats or further clues and questions around your house. This is a fun activity that everyone can get involved in and helps develop problem solving and map reading skills. Although this can be seen as an Easter activity it can easily be completed throughout the year with modifications for the time of year and the treats which are being used.

Sarah is a mummy blogger in the UK 

Tiny Soles Giveaway

Having the  trampoline at our backyard is awesome.  It is one great activity for the kids.  This trampoline is one of my blogging perks.  I got this for free when  CSN was still  active in giving away bloggers coupon code  to products from their store in  lieu of a review.  I got  many free products from them including our beautiful mailbox,  a mixer, my husband's gun case, and a book shelf.

On the other note, Tiny Soles is so generous to  sponsor a giveaway for this blog.  You can win a $40 worth of e-gift card  that you can   spend at their   beautiful selection of high end  shoes for your little ones.  The  giveaway will start  on the  15th  and  ends on the 30th of this month, so please tune in. a Rafflecopter giveaway This is open internationally but please bear in mind that only US and Canadian residents get FREE shipping. Other countries, you would have to shoulder the handling and shipping. Thank you and Good Luck.