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Catching up on Reader’s Questions

by Toni Herrbach

I am cleaning out my inbox and trying to answer some reader questions that have been asked over the past year... yes, some of these questions are a year old, and I am sorry for that. Things are busy here and I am terrible at responding to emails. From Pam: I haven't frozen pancakes before.  How do you re-heat them?  I would've thought they would be too "rubbery".  Any tips?? Pam, I have found ...

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Cora and Kit ~ 11 Weeks

by Toni Herrbach

I cannot believe she was once smaller than Kit! Notice Cora is sporting some Bum Genius. Cloth diaper update coming soon. ...

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BornFree Bottles Giveaway!

by Toni Herrbach

A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to try some BornFree bottles for Cora. I was using Dr. Brown's bottles because I liked the vacuum tube, which reduces fussiness. When I found out BornFree had a similar system, I decided to take them up on their offer. BornFree bottles are BPA free, which is very important to me as a mom. If you are not familiar with the issues surrounding BPA in plastics ...

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30 Days of Disney ~ You can be a Monorail Pilot!

by Toni Herrbach

Photo courtesy of Joe Penniston. Did you know you can ride in the very first car of the monorail with the pilot? This is one of the best Disney secrets I know. All you need to do is ask one of the Cast Members at the monorail station if you can ride up front. It is up to the Cast Member to decide if you can ride. Sometimes, during peak hours or if there is a trainee you will not be able to ride in ...

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Cora and Kit ~ 10 Weeks

by Toni Herrbach

It's a knock out! ...

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How to Make it Easy for Someone to Watch your Kids

by Toni Herrbach

This weekend my husband and I are attending the HEAV convention in Richmond, Virginia. Since we don't live in Richmond, my mother-in-law is staying at our house to watch the children. Taking care of kids while the parents are away is a tough job, but you can show your appreciation by making it as easy as possible for someone to watch your children. Here are some tips, a few might be very obvious, ...

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