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1). How To Visit A New Mom And Have Her Love You Afterwards
Going to visit a new Mother and her tiny baby? As a Mom who has been there 4 times, I've had great and not-so-great experiences when friends came to visit postpartum. Make your visit a blessing instead of a drudgery with these tips.

1) Call beforehand and ask what you can bring her to eat

A new Mom, especially if she's breastfeeding, is hungry! Don't ask if she wants you to bring her anything.

2). How Can Green Tea Benefit My Family?
No doubt you've heard of Green Tea and the health benefits you can experience from drinking it.

Are you giving your family this powerful antioxidant daily?

Here is a refresher on some of the benefits you can experience with Green Tea.

Historically, Green Tea has been one of the world's most popular beverages. The Chinese have been drinking it for thousands of years.

3). Make Your Own Baby Food- The Easy Way!
Is your baby about to start solid foods? Are you thinking of making your own baby food?

When you make baby's first foods, you can save money and reduce waste. You also can choose more nutritious options. Fresh foods are typically more nutritious than canned, and you can purchase organic food to prepare for baby if you wish. You can also avoid unwholesome ingredients that show up in commercial baby food.

4). 13 Things For Your Child To Do (Instead Of Watch Tv)
C'mon, admit it. You sometimes use the television set as a cheap babysitter. That's ok...we ALL do it sometimes! Ah, but it's a double-edged sword, because kids who watch a lot of TV have trouble keeping themselves entertained, which in the long run makes your job harder!

If you're trying to limit the TV viewing in your household, you might need a little inspiration.

5). "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"- Surprising Lessons For Work At Home Moms
I've unearthed some surprising bits of wisdom for new wahms by listening to Johnny Cash lately. I thought I would share some of these tidbits from the Rockabilly legend.

1) Understand Your Man ...er, target market!

That's right. Do you understand your target market? Are you aware of her needs, desires and driving ambitions? Does your website speak.

6). How To Lose The Baby Weight Without Starving Yourself
Are you currently pregnant and discouraged about getting back into shape after having your baby? Or maybe you're a new Mom who is exhausted and getting to the gym is the last thing on your mind! Either way, I hope the following tips help you lose that baby weight.

I don't have any fancy initials behind my name, I'm just a Mom of 4 kids. I've been able to get into my favorite Gap jeans fairly quickly after my babies, and I've observed that women who do the same have a few things in common.

7). Help! My Breastfed Baby Spits Up Frequently
Q: My breastfed baby spits up frequently. Is there something I'm eating that could be causing this? Could it be reflux? Or is this normal?

A: If your baby is spitting up, even if it's a frequent occurrence, it's rarely a sign of a serious problem. In fact, "In a healthy baby," according to the late Dr. Gregory White, previously a medical advisor to La Leche League, "spitting up is a laundry problem, not a medical problem.

8). Morning Sickness Survival Tips
"Just eat a few saltines and you'll be ok".

I don't know about you, but as someone who suffered with prolonged, severe morning sickness (which I affectionately call morning noon and night sickness), when I hear someone say this, I just want to slug them!

If you're suffering with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, you're not alone. Most women experience it to some degree during their first trimester.

9). Secrets Of Happy Moms
Have you ever noticed how some Moms seem to be very contented and confident in their role as Mothers, and others seem chronically stressed and approaching burnout? Why are some Moms unflappable and able to keep their sense of humor, while others overreact to the slightest stressors in their day?

I'm currently observing and interviewing these happy Moms as I conduct research for an upcoming book.

10). I Learned Everything I Needed To Know About Business From Childbirth
Are you a Mom in business?

Then you already know my secret of success.

What is it?

Everything you need to know about succeeding in business you learned from giving birth. No, really! See what I mean.

Principle #1) It’s going to be more work than you think.

I know you read about people who have an idea that "accidentally" makes them a million, much like your neighbor's cousin twice removed who had a 2 hour painless labor.

11). Curb The TV Habit In 3 Easy Steps
So you're not quite ready to throw the TV away, but you're limiting the time spent viewing television in your home? Here are some easy tips that have worked for me.

1) Identify when and why you watch and change your habits

Do you usually turn the tube on when you get home from work? Why? Do you turn it on in the late afternoon when the kids get home? Why?

Sometimes the TV goes on when we're tired or bored.

12). 5 Reasons For Parents To Love Audio Books
Quick pop quiz! How can you accomplish the following things with the push of a button:

Help your kids improve their reading skills?
Grow their vocabulary?
Help them sit quietly (willingly!)? and
Entertain them too?

Easy- Play audiobooks!

That's right Mom and Dad, listening to books on tape provide all these benefits and more.

Did you know.

13). Herbal Remedies are a Popular Alternative to Prescription Medication
Herbal remedies are becoming a popular alternative to allopathic remedies. While over the counter and prescription remedies can cause some serious side effects, or even cause the same symptoms they are trying to alleviate, herbal remedies appear to be a gentler way to heal ourselves.

14). Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies are Inexpensive and Effective
Natural allergy remedies do exist. It is not surprising that the 26 million seasonal allergy sufferers in the United States continue to be the target of several designer allergy drugs every year, many of whom suffer more side effects from these drugs; not to mention the high cost associated with them.

15). Are all Herbal Supplements Considered Organic?
Herbal supplements are available almost everywhere these days. As herbs grow in popularity, many people are choosing to use herbal supplements in an effort to combat the effects of our diets, pollution and other lifestyle choices. There are a few things to remember if you are considering herbal supplements, however.

16). Hebal Pain Remedies Work with out the Harsh Side Effects of Prescription Medication
Herbal pain remedies abound. They are gentler on the body than prescription pain remedies, although they are a bit slower to act and are milder. They make up for their mildness through their side effects. Some help increase circulation, others are antispasmodic.