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Posted by cassie on Sunday, 10 August, 2008 @ 8:32 pm

I heard about this about a year ago and had forgotten about this “remedy” until recently when Anthony was sick. “What?”, you say. If your child has a cold and/or cough rub vick’s vapor rub on their feet and then put socks on. It’ll help relieve the cough. It sounds rather kooky but when you have a toddler coughing up a storm in the middle of the night you’re game for anything. Well, I can say I tried it and it works! I understand the principal of why but am still rather amazed. The skin on your feet is very thin and easily absords what is applied to it, therefore making it easy for the vicks to “do it’s thing”. I don’t understand why it seems to help more being applied to their feet than their chest though.

I’m contemplating applying it to Vince’s feet to see if that helps with his stuffiness. Unfortunately, he caught his brother’s cold, mainly because Anthony loves him so much he wouldn’t stop kissing all over him when he was sick. Vince is a tad young to be using the Vick’s Babyrub (he’s only 2 mo and they recommend 3) but he is “large” for his age so I think I may give it a try. I was using eucalyptus in the warm humidifier but we ran out of it tonight and I’d like him to sleep!

Posted by cassie on Friday, 8 August, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

Not at all related to kids or babies other than the saying “if momma ain’t happy then nobodys happy”. I finally have REAL, grown-up knives Nick’s parents went to Macys last weekend and were telling us they had a bunch of J.A. Henkel knives on sale plus some really nice ones by Martha Stewart. I figured the sale would end on that Sunday so I placed an order on Saturday night.

We got the knives yesterday and OMG do they rock! You see, I LOVE cooking, nothing fancy smanchy just good ol’ yummy food. BUT our knives used to stink. Eating a steak was a pain and not enjoyable sawing our way through it, and that was just one complaint. Now at the age of 30 I can proudly say my knife collection has grown-up and I’m one happy mama. LOL

Posted by cassie on Friday, 8 August, 2008 @ 7:17 pm

I’m going to sign up for one class and see how Anthony likes it. If he does then we’ll get one of the package deals. I can’t wait!

For young learners interested in the sea and all it has to offer, Mote Marine Laboratory offers Mommy and Me at Mote programs. Learn about Mote creatures, including sharks, eels, dolphins, sea turtles, giant squid, manatees and coral reefs. Each week offers brand-new adventures for you and your child to experience!

Who: 2-5 year olds and Mommies (or caregivers)
When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on select Thursdays and Saturdays** (9:50 a.m. sign-in)

** We are on a temporary break from this schedule for Mommy and Me Summer Camp. Come join us!!

Where: Meet at Whale Fountain Statue at the main entrance of Mote Aquarium
Price: Sign-up for individual programs or discounted session packages

Registration: Pre-registration required.
Program Schedule: *Fall/Winter schedule coming soon…*

Posted by cassie on Thursday, 7 August, 2008 @ 5:18 pm

Then use the back-to-school time to stock up on great deals on crayons, markers, paints, etc! I’ve been combing the isles and have picked up some great deals on the Crayola twistable crayons (AWESOME!!!), washable markers, finger paints, etc. These are all going in the art box in the closet to be pulled out when his current batch doesn’t hold any luster anymore. We’ll just continue to rotate them around and they’ll always be exciting then

Also great for leaving at the in-laws, packing in their take-a-long box, etc.

Posted by cassie on Wednesday, 6 August, 2008 @ 10:22 pm

We got my in-laws frequently and I’ve been battling an up-hill battle to leave some toys there for Anthony to play with when we go. I’ve succeeded in leaving behind a horsey that neighs when your press his ear (bought by them so they couldn’t refuse) and a teeny tiny bag of match box cars. It doesn’t entertain him for terribly long so I always wind up bringing toys along with me as well.

Well…now that Vince is here and we’re back to bringing everything and the kitchen sink along with us, (we bring a bouncy chair for him and a portable booster for Ant on top of everything else) I decided that carting toys along too was the last straw.

I hit the Target 75% off summer clearance sale last weekend and bought a bunch of different toys and an under the bed storage box. I filled it up with crayons, coloring books, various toys - both inside and outside ones and even an aquadoodle. We brought it over to his parents house and explained that it was toys for there and they could store it under the bed in the guest room and it would be good for when all the younger grandkids come over. You could tell they weren’t overly excited about it but they couldn’t resist since we covered all the bases. And now, there is one less thing for us to cart over there when we go Thank god.

Posted by cassie on Tuesday, 5 August, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Kids CUUUUUTE backpacks and lunch bags! GREAT PRICES! They range in price from $13 - $25. My personal faves are: Construction Lunch Bag and Stephen Joseph Train Quilted Backpack. I may just have to get one of those lunch pails or when me and the boys are out and about. Browse through the site and see what you can find for yourself!

Posted by cassie on Tuesday, 5 August, 2008 @ 8:23 am

Wow it’s been a bit since I’ve posted but I bet you’ll forgive me I hope. Life has been a bit out of control recently. Anthony has gotten a cold and has reverted to being ungodly clingy. I feel for my munchkin, I really do, but boy is it hard to deal with a clingy toddler and a newborn. Feeding one, while snuggling the other has brought motherhood to a whole new art form. So far (seriously knocking on wood) I’ve managed to avoid the cold although I do feel like I’m holding it off by a thread.

What do you do to make a (almost) 2 yr old feel better? I really don’t want to dope him up on drugs if I can avoid it and now he knows he can spit them out so I have no option in that.

Posted by cassie on Saturday, 26 July, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

Borders is currently offering a $5 off coupon (that can be used per item) and if you select shipping to the store it’s free! So ATM I have 27 items in my cart and am only paying $15 for it because I selected several books that were over $5 so I have to pay the difference. Boo hoo. It’s works on Music too so I picked up some new CDs for the kids. You could go wild with ordering a ton of stuff but I figure I should not be a complete jerk or I could get at least 500 items for nothing.

Great for birthday, Christmas and potty training shopping! Here’s an article explaining it better but I just HAD to share this awesome deal. So run girls!

http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2008/07/borders-55-coup.html

Posted by cassie on Thursday, 24 July, 2008 @ 8:32 pm

TCBY is offering .99 Waffle Cone Wednesdays! These fabulous frozen yogurt treats are 99 cents on hump day so be sure to see if your local store is doing it! Enjoy the frozen fabulousness after some fun in the sun or just as a treat out of the house with the kids. And for that price you aren’t breaking the bank! When was the last time you were able to say you could get a yummy treat like this for that price?

Posted by cassie on Thursday, 24 July, 2008 @ 7:36 am

Regent’s Secret is having a PPB sale starting 7.28.08! Woo-hoo!! While checking my email I learned about this sale from one of my yahoo bag boards. Gotta love those women, they are ON it!

It’s on www.regentssecret.com - it’s a members only site - you have to have a referral to join. There’s no weird catch or anything. Basically members get reward points for the people the refer. Anywho, it’s legit and they have Petunia Pickle Bottom bags on sale until 7.30.08. To join please use my referral info so I can get credit, which is funktea _ 420 @hotmail . com (no spaces).

Info about PPB from their site: “Born out of a desire to bring style and sophistication to the world of modern parenting, Petunia Pickle Bottom was founded in 2000 by a trio of people who pay homage to the chic mommy who makes a statement without saying a word. Plucking the name from childhood (the head designer’s father coined the phrase when she was a little one) Petunia Pickle Bottom has become more than a silly sentimental name, it has become the brand to have.

A perennial exhibit of bold lines, daring colors and darling designer details, Petunia Pickle Bottom was created for the steadfast sophisticate inside every woman. Silk brocades, hand-woven tweeds, plush chenilles, intricate cut velvets, and exquisitely detailed embroidery—every one a Petunia hallmark, and every one an expression of motherhood’s myriad facets.”