When kids are sick: how to help mom

When kids are sick: how to help mom

February 8, 2012 |  by  |  No Comments

A few days ago I got a startling text message.  One of my local friends had to rush her toddler to the ER for a serious infection from a bug bite.  She's been in the hospital now for four days. These kinds of life events are often unexpected.  If you get

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Order a free baby sling

Order a free baby sling

February 8, 2012 |  by  |  No Comments

I normally don't cover anything related to babies here on Real Moms Guide, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share the details on how you can order a free baby sling. Slings make great baby carriers when used correctly and safely. I used a different style of carrier with

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Oh, the things they say!

Oh, the things they say!

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My family was exiting a restaurant the other evening, and upon opening the doors, we were confronted with a wall of smoke from the three guys standing there, cigarettes in hand. Before getting frustrated as usual at this experience, I tried to quickly shuttle the kids past the cough-inducing air.

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Housecleaning shortcuts

Housecleaning shortcuts

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It's a horrible feeling when you have friends or family coming over in an hour and your house is a disaster. You know you can't scour and clean everything from top to bottom, so you need to use some shortcuts to get your home clean -- or at least presentable. Concentrate

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The Dangers of MSG

The Dangers of MSG

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I’m pretty sure I got MSG poisoning this past weekend from something that I ate. It has happened before, and the symptoms over the weekend convinced me that I am positively MSG sensitive. It starts with a severe headache, and I’m prone to migranes anyway, and take a daily med

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