Did You Shop Today?
Today is what is known as Black Friday.  It is a day of commercialism gone crazy!  Now, I am all about the deals, I am also careful with how I spend my money.  As I choose gifts, especially for Little Man, I want to choose gifts that he will enjoy and benefit from, not just choose the most popular toy of the moment.  I want to guard him against all of the marketing to children.  I don't want him to be consumed w

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving - the Forgotten Holiday
In this economically driven culture, Thanksgiving is often overlooked as a holiday.  Christmas decorations have been out for so long (since July 5th at one local store here).  The Black Friday sales are being pushed more than Thanksgiving itself. Gone are the days of stores being closed on Holidays.  Growing up, I remember stores being closed on holidays.  I remember the excitement of deco

Counter-Cultural Holiday Season
What do the holidays mean to you?  How much do you stress over the holidays?   Do you ever watch old Chrismas movies and pine for the quiet times spent as families around the tree?  I have.  I know, many people find the term "Happy Holidays" to be offensive because it seems to be the new politically correct term that ignores Christmas.  I am using the term intentionally because I want to include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.How long have you seen Christmas decorations up in stores?  One store nearby had their trees up on July 5th.  July 5th.  Can you believe it?  Add in all the sales that started months earlier than nor

Breastfeeding Myth: My Baby Isn't Gaining Enough So I Need to Supplement
Yes, there are some instances where baby's lack of weight gain is cause for supplementation.  In many cases, there is actually no problem with baby's growth, just misinformation on the part of doctors.  Did you know there are different growth charts out there?  Some charts are for strictly formula fed babies, some charts for strictly breastfed babies, and some for a combination.  Most doctors use the