by admin | Jul 14, 2015 | Blog
Ditch the toxins in some of your favorite personal care products and enhance your natural beauty with these amazing recipes with ingredients you probably have in your kitchen! These recipes are super easy to make and work wonders. Who knew these kitchen ingredients would be so helpful in our beauty routine?! Fresh coffee grounds: What to do: Fresh coffee grounds can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. All you have to do is mix ¼ cup fresh ground coffee with 3 tablespoons of hot water and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed and forms a paste. Then, add 2 tablespoons olive oil to help bind the grinds. Cleanse the problem areas in a warm shower, then turn off the water and massage the coffee mixture in circular motions for 2-4 minutes. Rinse with warm water, pat dry and moisturize. Repeat this process 2-3 times a week for 6 weeks for best results. How it works: The fresh ground coffee has more antioxidants and caffeine than used coffee grounds. These are moderately effective to reduce the appearance of cellulite in the short term. Caffeine, a stimulant, dilates blood vessels, which temporarily tones and tightens tissue. The antioxidants in coffee may help release toxins which is helpful for overall healthy skin. The olive oil not only helps the bind the mixture, but it adds some moisture which leads me to one of my favorite beauty hacks. Olive Oil: What to do: Aside from being a kitchen staple, extra virgin olive oil (hereinafter referred as olive oil) is fabulous for hair, skin, and nails. I’ve...
by admin | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog
Having your child do certain tasks like helping with the dishes, brushing his teeth and finishing homework can be a difficult task. They might cry, argue and yell forcing you to cave in and do the task for them. Unfortunately, this teaches the child that Mom and Dad will always do what they say when they start crying and yelling. What if I told you there are ways to motivate your child to complete the-oh so unpleasant tasks and avoid the crying and yelling? If you want the magic potion just keep reading. Rewards can sometimes be a temporary fix and can be useful when trying to accomplish a task like doing homework. However, studies show that the positive effects of rewards are short lived. “It is true that rewards will motivate people to do activities,” says Edward Deci, Ph. D., professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. “But what happens is the behavior becomes dependent on the rewards and will stop when the rewards stop. Adults go to work to get paid, but if the pay stopped, they would stop going to work.” This is true even if an activity is something they enjoy. Researchers at Stanford University found that when children who enjoyed drawing with markers were paid to do so, they quit using them when they were no longer paid. In other words, the reward somehow shut down their passion. In the short term, using bribes such as a second cupcake does not cause negative effects for things like getting your child to stop having a tantrum at a restaurant, but these rewards won’t build...
by admin | Jul 7, 2015 | Blog
Being a parent is tough even if it’s a rewarding 24 hours a day, 7 days a week job. Moms and Dads don’t always have the time to focus on themselves. Between work, parent-teacher conferences and swimming lessons, it’s easy to skip the gym and head to the drive-thru and order a large number 1 with a Diet Coke instead of a healthy fresh green salad. Children learn by observing their parents and other adults. Remember, your children admire you as you are their role model and wish one day to be just like you! As a result, they will often follow your example more than your advice. We understand it can be difficult to stay fit and healthy when all you want to do after a long day of chasing little ones around the house is relax on the couch and catch up on your favorite TV show with a bag of your favorite chips. That’s why I have put together a few tips to help you make better choices and set an excellent example for your kids: Plan your meals. Investing some time to plan and prep your meals will end up saving you time and money in the long run. Pick a day to go grocery shopping and prep the meals. Doing it all in one day will prevent you from procrastinating! Prepping breakfast, lunch, dinners, and even snacks for the whole family will save you time later in the week. You can also freeze certain meals that you can simply pop in the microwave or throw in the slow cooker. Check out Passion for Savings...
by admin | Jun 30, 2015 | Blog
Let the sparks fly this 4th of July with these mouthwatering food ideas. Celebrate America’s independence day with these recipes that are not only easy-to-make but also very tasty. I am sure you will find something you and your 4th of July party will enjoy. Even if you do not have a party, these recipes are delicious to make any time of the year! DIYJoy Let’s not forget dessert! Here are some tasty deserts everyone will appreciate: Foodista Happy 4th of July! WiFi Baby is a top rated wireless network-based monitor and nanny cam that keeps you connected to your child on iPhone, iPad or Android. Anywhere. Visit our Homepage! Get to know us! How WiFi Baby Was Born. Ready to buy? Visit our...
by admin | Jun 19, 2015 | Blog
Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you and the little ones need a last-minute gift for Dad don’t worry. We have you covered. We put together some great ideas that won’t take long to make and won’t break the bank. Want to get creative with the kids? Here are 42 great homemade gift ideas: DoDoBurd.com Tech savvy Dad? Check out these budget-friendly gift ideas under $100: PC Mag Also, check out this heartwarming story about a hard working father who taught his daughters a great lesson while growing up. We are sure it will melt your heart! Huffington Post Let us know what gift Dad loved the most in the comments! Happy Father’s Day! WiFi Baby is a top rated wireless network-based monitor and nanny cam that keeps you connected to your child on iPhone, iPad or Android. Anywhere. Visit our Homepage! Get to know us! How WiFi Baby Was Born. WiFi Baby makes the perfect gift! Visit our...
by admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Blog
The heat is on! It is that time of year that kids love nothing more than a frozen ice pop to quench their thirst after playing outside. Here are few easy peasy recipes to make. The kids can help out or you can take 5-10 minutes to make them during nap time. Of course you can go to the store and buy popsicles, but making these will save money, give you a healthier option (no artificial colors and yucky ingredients), and provide a fun little activity to do together. After all, your favorite chefs likely got started in their family kitchen. We want to keep this as easy as possible so the measurements just depend on how many you are making and the size of your molds. As you can see in the photo our molds are small. A lot of recipes call for you to add sugar and to puree the blends. You can do that but I like these because the kids can see and taste yummy chucks of fruit and it saves you a step. There will be some suggestions for other combinations at the end of the article if you wanted to puree. I use the ice pop molds from IKEA but you can find them at most grocery stores or home stores. Each tray I have makes 6 ice pops, so if you go through them in a day or 2, then whip up a new combination next. My 2 year old loved these Mango Banana pops. MANGO BANANA 1 Mango, pitted and cut into small bite size pieces 1 banana 1 to 1½...
