Nicole Hempeck

Veggies Straws and Chips – A Healthy Snack for Your Kids

June 14, 2012

If you are a mother of small children then you are a mother of a child who has moments of defiance with food. Sure, there are some kids who are moreÃ‚Â agreeableÃ‚Â than others, but most kids give their parents a hard time at some point or another when it comes to food. Additionally, when you have [...]

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Indoor Trampolines to Get Your Kids Moving on Indoor Play Days

June 13, 2012

Recently an alarming statistic came to my attention that 1 in 4 kids and teens in the United States is dealing with diabetes due to obesity. ThatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s just uncalled for and quite frankly, an epic failure on the parts of parents and schools for not getting our kids up and moving. Additionally, we are obviously [...]

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Teeth Brushing Success for Kids with Plaque Revealing Gels and Tablets

June 12, 2012

ThereÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s nothing like trying to get your first grader to brush their teeth and do it well.Ã‚Â How do you explain to them that they need to brush longer and that they havenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t quite removed the gunk off their little teeth effectively? Quite frankly, it can be exhausting to continuously send them back into the bathroom [...]

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Smart Moms Shop at Zulily.com

June 2, 2012

Zulily.com is a fantastic resource for moms for great deals. They feature everything from toys to clothing for your kids, to household products and maternity wear for you. At one point, I even saw a deal for Spanx. No really. Who doesn’t want a great deal onÃ‚Â shape wear? They’ve run 50% off on Melissa & [...]

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Simplify Bottle Feeding with B.Box Bottle

May 26, 2012

Bottle or breast is a personal decision and you may find yourself going between the two depending on the day or the minute. I was a mother who ended up doing both at one point or another. There were points where I was exclusively breastfeeding, there were times where I was exclusively bottle feeding formula, [...]

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Bug Pod Lady Bug Bath Toy Scoop

May 21, 2012

Bath time is what I like to call a mini-tsunami in the making. When you have two to three young children bathing simultaneously, that’s just how it goes down. Who am I to deny them their splash time complete with bubbles, squirting toys and giggle fest?Ã‚Â So, outside of a large stack of towels, how does [...]

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YBike for a First Bike

May 6, 2012

If you have a toddler who makes a beeline for anything on two wheels when you are out with the “big kids” playing in the cul-de-sac, then the Ybike might be what you are looking for to help her get out there sooner. Especially if they aren’t quite ready to make the transition just yet [...]

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A Chic Bathroom with Urban Outfitters Shower Curtains

May 5, 2012

Urban Outfitters has some great options for chic decor for your home. I am especially smitten with their bathroom options these days. It’s very easy to ignore that space where you spend very little time in the day. But, if given some attention, you might find that it can be somewhat tranquil. A great way [...]

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No More Nuggets with Weeknights with Giada

May 4, 2012

Weeknights with Giada is a newly released cookbook written with the premise that we moms are busy and can’t make a home cooked meal for our kids. I mean really, who’s busy? Not me. I mean, I know I have been making my pasta from scratch for years…{said as I remove easy mac from the [...]

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