It’s summer time and that means…. bathing suits!
Check out the latest Clever Parents vidcast for fitness ideas for expectant moms and watch a demo from Healthy Moms yoga instructor Tricia Brantley in which she demonstrates a balancing pose to help pregnant women with their changing center of gravity.
Plus, there’s a new fitness columnist on Clever Parents - fitness guru Tracey Mallett joins the Clever Parents team. And, have you heard about the Thomas the Train recall?
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Clever Parents and Lena’s Notebook teamed up to host a baby shower for 17 military moms in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Read the story.
Operation Shower could not have succeeded without the help and contributions from some wonderful companies — some small, some large, but all with giant hearts! Following is a list of each company that donated items to Operation Shower.
The Fayetteville Observer Features Operation Shower on the Front Page: “Operation Baby Shower comes to the aid of military moms” When expectant mother Amy Gordon was invited to a baby shower on Sunday, she thought she’d get the usual blankets, bottles and binkies. What she got was about $600 worth of baby gifts, as did 16 other mothers or mothers-to-be connected with the 32nd Medical Logistics Battalion. The only thing missing from the lavish gift basket was a silver spoon. More.
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Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift for the mother in your life?
David and Kris share their ideas for the ideal gift.
Plus - Bunk Bed Safety:
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They say that necessity is the mother of invention. That certainly seems to be the case with these two fab baby item must-haves: the PortaMEe baby carrier and SaraBear Diaper Caddies.
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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. As we strive to make the earth a better place to live, there are many things you can do in your own home to make a difference and to teach your children about taking care of the world in which we live.
Watch Clever Parents TV Episode #22 for fun activities, crafts, a yummy snack idea, a great EarthBall toy, a song and more! Watch Henry and Will make and eat mud. Chocolate pudding and gummy worms, anyone? Ah, what a healthy treat.
Read the Clever Parents article about Earth Day activities here.
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Clever Parents Life: We can all stand to get a little more organized. Here are three things you can do to make better use of your time: Backpackit.com helps organize tasks, tips from Geralin Thomas to eliminate email clutter and The Essential Pregnancy Organizer.
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Big news inside Clever Parents … we’re expecting! Plus, learn about a fabulous all natural skin care line for expectant moms, keep your pants and skirts up with Belly Ups and two must-have pregnancy books.
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Clever Parents Children: Ah, the joys of toddlers. See how a train destroyed our master bedroom. Also, we’ve discovered a fabulous Spanish / English for children program with Boca Beth and Clever Parents introduces the online boutique of the week.
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Have you heard of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation? Spokesperson Sharon McCloud shares the inspiring mission behind this wonderful organization. Learn how you can help the cause (even if you don’t want to shave your own head). Plus, Step by Step Fundraising, Relay for Life, the American Heart Association Heart Walk and a list of charitable walks in your area.
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Ever feel like trash day is just one more reminder that you’ll never catch up with your clutter issues? Watch Geralin Thomas of Metropolitan Organizing as she shares an idea you can easily incorporate into your weekly routine to take control of your clutter! Plus, a clever organizer helps easily track your entire family’s weekly activities.
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