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.

The History of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system and believed to be an autoimmune disease as well. An autoimmune disease arises from an inappropriate immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body.

In the case of Multiple Sclerosis, the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, also called myelin, are damaged. One can compare Myelin to the insulation on electrical wires. When myelin is damaged, the messages that travel along that nerve may be slowed or blocked. Symptoms of MS may include:

• Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs
• Double or blurring of vision
• Tingling, pins and needles sensation or pain in parts of your body
• Electric-shock sensations that occur  with bending head backwards
• Tremor, lack of co-ordination or unsteady gait
• Slurred speech or problems when swallowing
• Fatigue
• Dizziness

These symptoms consistent with MS have been studied and researched for centuries in order to determine the causes and progression of the disease. Treatment has improved to help patients to live a normal life as possible.

1838-1868: Some of the first autopsy reports dates back to 1838. The reports included detailed images of the bodies of the deceased revealing what we now understand to be  areas ‘’plaques’ or  scar tissue caused by inflammation of the brain. In 1868, an association was made by a French professor named Jean-Martin Charcot between the plaques he saw in an autopsy with the tremors, slurred speech, and irregular eye movements from which the deceased woman suffered but he didn’t know what caused the mysterious disease.

1870s: MS was officially recognized as a disease in its own right in the 1870s.

1930s: Medical breakthroughs like to view cells under a microscope helped the medical community to study the progression and symptoms of MS. It was also now possible to detect abnormalities in spinal cord fluid and record electrical activity of the nerves.

1960s: One theory made more concrete in the 1960s was the idea that the immune system attacked the myelin coating of the nerves, and therefore acted like an autoimmune disease.

1980s: In 1981 the first MRI was used to view the brain of someone with multiple sclerosis.

The University of Maryland Medical Centre stated that the majority of patients with MS can look forward to a normal, or very close to normal, life span. People diagnosed with MS tend to pass away from other conditions rather than MS, making it vital to understand this condition. Some of the reasons why people pass away include heart disease and cancer, and not necessarily MS itself. Except for patients with severe MS, life expectancy can be quite good and treatments can be very effective indeed.

In our modern day and age, living with MS has become more manageable and the life expectancy of patients are increasing. However, there is currently no cure for MS, making it vital to get the right treatment and make the necessary lifestyle changes so that you can live a full life.

HealthLine.com is a popular resource that offers expert health advice from qualified professionals and experienced contributors. Find out more about MS on Healthline.com.

FlattenMe Personalized Water Bottle

FlattenMe is very kind to sent  us this Swishy Tail water bottle for Ms. Burrito.  As I have expected, Mr. Burrito was a bit  disappointed that he did not get one but I told him that would buy him one so he will have   his own.  My daughter was very excited that even though she has hot lunch today, she filled   her  water bottle with juice  and brought it to the school.  She said  she wants to  show it to her classmates and friends.  

This stainless steel personalized water bottle can be personalized so your child can  drink their favorite beverage in style.  It is BPA free and there are 8 designs to  choose from to customize it.  MY son  would  really love the "Rockin Out" design as he love to sing and dance and that he wants to be a rock star someday lol.

FlattenMe  has award-winning selection of  personalized gifts that has been featured  in Oprah, The View, Today Show, and Good Morning America which you might have seen the episodes where  they were featured.  Other personalized gifts that you can buy at  FlattenMe includes books, cards,  wall arts, t-shirts, and water bottles.  MY kids love personalized books so if I have enough save up for Christmas, I will be ordering books for them.

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