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Moms' Buzz Barber Shop is the info corner filled with useful tips for busy dads. Moms' Buzz is a "tips lover", especially if they will make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Moms' Buzz Barber Shop tips edition comes out once or twice a month. If you have a tip for busy dads, just pass it along!
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Moms' Buzz Editors Hot Picks is just that what Moms' Buzz finds "caliente" in the cyberspace for busy moms. Moms love to be in the loop, get the scoop and keep things in our radars, especially if they will make our lives easier and more enjoyable. If you have a product to recommend for this Lista Caliente just pass it along to us! Editor's Hot Picks comes out every 15th of the month. Read more.
How you ever wonder how moms [we] do it? It all starts with organization and a good attitude. Let's check out a Day in the Life of Fashion: Tammy Gibson, A Mom in Red High Heels. Does it sound familiar, except for the photo shoot?
Moms Buzz is bringing a new weekly series of housekeeping tips on how to fold the hardest things at home. These are usually items that we struggle getting them in a nice, neat and perfectly folded shape. Examples are:
Today, we will start with how to fold a round tablecloth. Below are 4 easy steps that will make your housekeeping easier.
How to Fold a Round Tablecloth
Step 1: Lay the tablecloth flat, then fold in half into a half-moon.
Step 2: Bring the rounded edge toward the straight fold, so the round end meets the middle of the cloth's flat edge.
Step 3: Fold in half lengthwise.
Step 4: Fold in thirds, or to your desired size.
- Easy does it!
- The Moms Buzz
source and images: www.realsimple.com
Continuing with our series of how to fold items that we usually struggle with, today's post is about how to fold a napkin. Last week, we learned about how to fold a sweater, and the previous weeks about how to fold a fitted sheet, and how to fold a round tablecloth.
This week we will tell you how to a fold a napkin to arrange the utensils in a fancy and attractive way for entertaining or everyday dinner table presentation. Here is the step-by-steps tips:
Step 1: Lay the napkin out as a square and fold in half vertically. Then fold up the bottom quarter of the napkin twice.
Step 2: Flip the napkin over, then fold the left side to the middle,the pouch.
Step 3: Tuck the bottom-right corner into the left side's pouch, as far as the size of the napkin will allow for an attractive look.
Step 4: Flip over, then arrange the utensils in the pouch.
Arrange utensils in this attractive folded design
-The Moms Buzz
source and images: www.realsimple.com
With the Spring around the corner, we all want to clean around the house, and getting rid of old unwanted clothing is part of Spring cleaning! According to my favorite magazing Oprah.com, these sites collect and pass on clothes, shoes, and even prom-style dresses and accessories. Since we all got some clothing we no longer want/need, so why not swing by these 4 sites to see if you want to donate some bags of forgotten or unwanted clothing.
ShareYourSoles.org sends donated casual footwear to needy people “from Appalachia to Sri Lanka.” Donated high heels are sold to fund the other shoe shipments.
GiveRunning.org specializes in athletic footwear, encouraging good fitness by handing out used sneakers to disadvantaged youths.
Clothes4Souls.org “cuts out the middleman” by sending donated clothes to business owners in developing countries rather than selling them to an international distributor. The local entrepreneurs “refurbish and merchandise the items themselves.”
WGirls.org “will gladly find a new owner” for any prom-style dress you’re done with. The group makes gently worn frocks and accessories available at boutique-style events for young women who otherwise might not be able to afford their proms.
And, here I am my own top sites for clothing donations:
Dressforsuccess.org this is a well-established charity that provides low-income women with appropriate donated clothing to help them dress properly for job interviews.
Soles4souls.org shoes take on a lot of wear and tear, and if not, they are usually dressy shoes or you have lots of them, like my case. If you want to retire your trendy shoes, or know for a fact your will no longer wear a pair of shoes, consider donating them to Soles4Souls.com.
donateyouroldshoes.org is another shoe-collection agency that should be on your mommy radar.
-TheMomsBuzz.com
Source: Oprah.com
By Julie Shuford, Bering’s Hardware
The exciting news of a good friend or family member having a baby is about as special as it gets. There is no better way to put a stamp on their exciting moment in time than by marking the moment with a sweet keepsake. We combed through some absolutely beautiful options and have listed our top picks for you to consider for your loved ones and their new little ones. From baby showers, to baptisms, to birthdays and first communions, a well thought out gift is sure to warm some hearts. While we all know material items come and go, I think we can agree that giving a heartfelt gift only makes special occasions even that much more special!
Before you scroll down to look at our top picks, don’t fret about not having the time to run out and find any of these items. They can all be found online, which is such a convenience in making it all fit in a day’s to-do list! And now you don’t need to worry about searching for ‘special baby gifts’ online, because we believe you will fall in love with at least one of the options below. We hope this blog entry helps you to narrow down your options and select a gift almost as special as the baby receiving it.
Boutross Company Christening Bonnet Bow/Knots
These handmade pure linen baby bonnets become hankies with just the snip of a button. The hanky can be passed down as ‘something used’ for a wedding or simply tucked away in a safe spot to reflect on down the road. These are even gift boxed with a poem insert.
Christening Bible with Silver Cover
A silver heirloom quality christening bible always makes the perfect gift. To add a personal touch you might choose to engrave the baby’s birthdate on the back with their initials.
Empire Sterling Silver Baby Cup Beaded
This classic baby cup is adorable for baby showers, birthdays, and baptisms, and makes the perfect keepsake. These sweet little cups are also great for decorating. From tying them with a ribbon and hanging them on a chandalier for baby shower décor, to using them as bud vases or displayed in a grouping- pewter or silver baby cups are timeless.
Empire Sterling Silver Baby Dumbbell Rattle
Nothing says new baby like a pewter or sterling baby dumbell rattle!
Empire Sterling Silver Round Teething Ring
These sweet teethers are petite and discreet to give as gifts when you are looking for that perfect little something. They also make adorable Christmas tree ornaments, allowing you or the baby’s parents to reflect back on when their child was a little one!
Reed & Barton Classic Channel Frame
Just the gift to capture a special event! A nice frame is sure to be received with a smile and will cause others to smile too as they look at the sweet baby or child pictured.
Reed & Barton Silverplate Victorian Curved Handle Baby Spoon
This precious keepsake is ideal for baby boys and girls alike. We love the curved handle, which makes it easy for little ones to hold. Placing this spoon next to a picture is a nice way to display it, or in a keepsake drawer. As with many of these heirloom quality gifts, this spoon is precious to decorate with when hosting baby showers or a baby’s baptism or christening get-together.
Herend Collectibles
No question about it, Herend is in the business of timeless pieces. From Herend’s baby booty, to the cross, or a small animal figurine. All of Herend’s collectibles are excellent for giving to loved ones on special occasions to commemorate life’s most notable occasions.
About the Author
Julie Shuford is the Marketing Manager for Bering's Hardware in Houston, TX. Julie is a girl's girl who loves a good sale, a long run, and time with her husband and new baby boy. Bering’s Hardware is a unique retail store that provides everything from hardware to fine china and housekeeping products to grilling products. Be sure to check out their baby and kids gifts, toys, and gear.
I wished Huggies® Little Movers Slip-Ons existed when my children were babies!! Certainly, my diaper phase would have been easier, and you will see why:
Check out this cute video I found on the Huggies YouTube page from fellow blogger, Baby Meets City: http://www.youtube.com/huggies?x=us_showcase_3653
So, are you getting your pack today?
-TheMomsBuzz.com.
We all want to save money, be smart about our spending and manage well our debt, if we have some. In this occassion, TheMomsBuzz.com brings you an expert guest author, Jason Holmes, who will give us some tips on tell how we plan better the way we spend through budgeting, couponing and other debt managing tips.
Planning the natural way through budgeting couponing & managing debt
by Jason Holmes
Mr. Micawber construed his idea on economics to David Copperfield. According to him if a man has 20 pounds and if he spends 19 pounds, 19 shillings, and sixpence, then he is going to be a happy man. However, if the same person spends the whole of the pound altogether, he is going to be a miserable man. In our modern world, understanding this fact is extremely important. We need to understand that we should spend money in such a way so that we can also save and maintain a proper balanced budget. This can help us avoid incurring debts and we will no more be required to live miserably; though it is true that there are various debt relief options like debt consolidation, debt settlement, debt management and so on.
Budgeting and couponing
Budgeting is essential for your finances and thus, budgeting should come to you naturally. Along with this, if you practice couponing, you may be able to save more money. That is what majority of the people do. But, very few people fail to maintain a proper budget and couponing. If you would really like to take the advantage of couponing, it is important for you to remain organized.
Budgeting helps you avoid overspending. So, what are the things that you should do in order to practice proper budgeting?
Continue reading "Planning Through Budgeting, Couponing & Managing debt" »
This past week I spent it at NYC for Fashion Week. As you know, when I am not a mommy blogger, I am fashion/runway photographer. One of the shows, I fell in love with was that of Jenny Packham, inspired on the glamourous fashion of the 40's. Check out my photos and you will see what I mean.
"The inspiration for my FW12 Collection Film Noir, A genre of films in the early 40’s which was low budget and somber with a new kind of leading lady: ‘She was almost always bewitchingly glamorous, slow to befriend and swift to betray, a haunting and often malevolently dangerous vision which could lure and man to his doom, or bring him to despair’(excerpt from Leading Lady by Don Macpherson, 1986)." - Jenny Packham
To see the full collection, please stop by ModaPreviewImages.com or click here.
- TheMomsBuzz.com
All photos by AdrianaE. Photography for Moda Preview Images.
Our friends at B Nature are having a sale on their beautiful organic leggings for babies. Take 20% off through end of February on the leggings and enjoy FREE shipping on purchases of $100 or more using promo code FREESHIP12.
Follow this link to take advantage of this sale.
-TheMomsBuzz.com
Our friends at B Nature are having a sale on their beautiful organic leggings for babies. Take 20% off through end of February on the leggings and enjoy FREE shipping on purchases of $100 or more using promo code FREESHIP12.
Follow this link to take advantage of this sale.
-TheMomsBuzz.com
Learn What S.A.D. is and How to Effectively Protect Yourself
SAD disorder is a seasonal depression that many people experience during specific months of the year. It is usually associated with the winter; though some individuals have experienced the same symptoms during the spring and summer months. In any season, S.A.D. is not a condition to be taken lightly.
Like any depression, the disorder is a debilitating condition that causes many problems in the lives of those that endure it. The symptoms that are noticed with this particular type of depression are gradual and sometimes they are forgotten in warmer seasons. Unfortunately, studies show that the condition can become more serious if not properly treated and addressed.
Continue reading "Causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder and What should you do about it" »
There are so many beauty products our there and sometime we do not know what to get. Well, here is a short list of the "in"-gredients that you should look for in beauty products. These ingredients are effective and do make your skin look better when used consistently throughout a defined and over a period of 12 or more weeks.
Here are the "in" gredients that are making news in the beauty industry, some are known to us, other are simply new to our ears! Here is the skin care and beauty buzz:
Continue reading "The "In"-gredients to Look for in Beauty Products" »
Remember those college years when the weekend started on Thursdays? Yes, busy moms' weekends do not start sometimes until Saturday, but a mini happy hour at home could work wonders. With the Oscars just in a few days, Moms Buzz thought a celebrity named-after drink would give you a little pop feeling, and it is so easy to make: The Angelina Jolie Drink!
The following makes 1 drink only, but that would be enough unless you would like your husband to join you...
They say that you can't have everything in life, and you must make a choice between A and B. But, there is also another school of thought that says, "why must you make a choice, why can't you have them both? If you want two things, and feel you need to make choice between the two, you are settling. But, if you have that gut feeling that you can have both, you will not settle.
For many people, and it is mainly because we have been trained to think that way, having both A and B is not an option - we have to choose. However, it is an option, and of course, it may depend on various considerations and variables. But, in general, where there is a will there is way. Let me demonstrate this with a personal example.
Continue reading "Don't Settle When You Have a Goal in Mind" »
A good rest at night is what busy moms need after a long and hectic day of running around in and outside the house or after a stressful day at work if you are working mom. We have so much do that sometimes our solution often times is to stay up stealing away valuable hours from our sleep. Sleeping is necessary because it restores and rejuvenates many body functions such a our MEMORY (hello! Is anyone home?) and learning, nervous systems, immune system, mood enhancement, social behaviors, growth and development. Moms' Buzz found these great tips to make our night sleep as restful as we can so that we can function better and be quite alert next day. Of course, these tips work best if your kids will not wake up in the middle of the night...oh well...such is the life of a mom!
Tips for a good night sleep
1. Don't sleep belly down. It is alway better to sleep on one side or on your back. When you sleep on your back, place a pillow underneath your knees. This will liberate your back from tensions.
2. When you sleep on your side, place a pillow in-between your knees to maintain the alignment of your back.
3. Avoid using large or tall pillows. Pillows should be as high as to keep your head aligned with the rest of your body.
4. Use a firm mattress which will help maintain the alignment of your body.
5. Don't nap during the day - who can do this these days mmm...?
6. Limit caffeine and alcohol. Although alcohol may initially act as sedative, it can interrupt your sleep patterns.
7. Don't smoke. Nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs disrupt sleep.
8. Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening. This will help to regulate your body's natural biological clock.
9. Exercise early in the morning. Exercise stimulates the body and aerobic activity before bedtime may make falling asleep more difficult. The very few times I have exercised in the evening, I am so full of energy that sleeping is not what I want to do next.
10. Check your iron level. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep.
Following are some guidelines on how much sleep you or your loved ones might need:
| Sleep Needs Group | Amount of Sleep Needed |
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Infants |
About 16 hours per day of sleep |
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Babies and toddlers |
From 6 months to 3 years: between 10 and 14 hours per day. Young children generally get their sleep from a combination of nighttime sleep and naps. See: How Much Sleep Is Enough for My Child?, especially for tips on shaping nighttime awakenings in young children. |
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Children |
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Teenagers |
About 9 hours of sleep per night. Teens have trouble getting enough sleep not only because of their busy schedules, but also because they are biologically programmed to want to stay up later and sleep later in the morning, which usually doesn’t mesh with school schedules. See How Much Sleep Do I Need?. |
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Adults |
For most adults, 7 to 8 hours a night appears to be the best amount of sleep, although some people may need as few as 5 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each night. |
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Older adults |
Current thought is that older adults need as much, if not more, sleep than middle-aged adults. Taking a midday nap may help. See Sleep and seniors: Insomnia isn't inevitable as you age. |
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Pregnant women |
During pregnancy, women may need a few more hours of sleep per night. See Pregnancy and Sleep: A Contradiction in Terms?. |
These guidelines are available for Download sleep_tips.pdf or it is available for printing, saving or dowload in our Useful Documents panel on the left sidebar of the blog.
Have a great day and restful night tonight!
- The Moms' Buzz
source: www.Rimac.com.pe, www.helpguide.org
As you know, garlic has amazing health benefits, and they way you can boost those garlic benefits is by a simple cooking tip. This is how to get a garlic boost in your diet:
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A new year is filled with expectations and new resolutions. Some resolutions we'll be firm about, others not so much because we start losing interest or we can't keep it up due to our busy schedule. However, there are some resolutions such as 7 beauty resolutions that Moms Buzz is sure you will be able to maintain throughtout 2012. Here they are, 7 easy to keep beauty resolutions:
1. I will treat my hair better. Sephora recommends Frederic Fekkai products.
2. I will use SPF everyday. Moms Buzz recommends La Roche Posay Anthelios SX:
3. I will lose weight. Moms Buzz recommeds Bikram Yoga or any other Yoga.
4. I will try a new fragance. Sephora recommeds Pucci Vivara:
5. I will organize my mess. Moms Buzz recommends the Pursenizer:
6. I will wash my face everynight. Moms Buzz recommends Vichy Oligo 25 Foam Face Wash:
7. I will be more adventurous with my makeup. Sephora recommends Smashbox Master Class Kit:
Keep up with your New Year's Resolutions!
- the Moms Buzz
Moms Buzz loves the Martha Stewart website because it is filled with wonderful ideas for every occassion, and more so for the holidays. Our pick for this season is making nice looking stockings that you can bring out and update every Christmas, year after year, as your kids grow older.
They are quite easy to make. Only the stocking requires sewing; the designs are glued on, for easy updating. For letters and numbers, enlarge a font from your computer and trace. Draw other shapes or photocopy and trace an existing image; attach with fabric glue. Keep the basic shape simple, then add details with felt, yarn, or marker. The snowflake's cutouts were made with a craft punch; the drum is embellished with embroidery floss.
To make the ones shown above in the image, go to Keepsake Stocking How-To using Martha Stewart's stocking templates and cut felt pieces.
1. Pin a cuff to each stocking piece, lining up top edges. Trim long edges of loop with pinking shears; fold, and place between one cuff-and-stocking pair as shown (line up top edges). Sew along top edges. 2. Flip cuffs up, and stack stocking pieces (raw seams out); pin. Sew around stocking (use 1/4-inch seam allowance), including sides of cuff; leave top open. Pink sewn edges. Fold cuff down; iron to crease.
Happy crafting!
- The Moms Buzz
source and image: www.marthastewart.com
Frances Beldia, Cure for Mondays
I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine. For one, I think it may have been the only thing that kept me sane -- alive even -- during the stormiest weathers in my life. Never mind that I did not get my mother’s milky skin which I think has a lot to do with her Chinese lineage and the result of years of bathing with a lot of coconut oil; or my elder sister’s share of admirable endowments in all the right places of her body. I believe I took on my father’s equable merry-andrew disposition with an inherent tendency to make fun of myself and even some of the hard-hitting tragedies in life. He would naturally draw people toward him because his humor could brighten up stiff corners in any room, let alone a stentorian voice that was difficult to ignore. For 26 years of my life, I lived in the house of a man who did not rely on scripts to bring episodic laughter under his roof. Laughing was a disease at home that my oft-downbeat mother tried to cure but failed.
In the eulogy I read during my father’s interment six years ago, I could not help but briefly relive his life as a man who made people laugh, and who had an incessant hankering for life’s happy episodes. It was so brief as a matter of fact, that all I asked was for everyone present in the church to remember the laughter that he brought to their lives and that I said with a smile. When I got back to my seat, a cousin whispered, “I thought a eulogy was supposed to be sad.”
Holidays are a wonderful time to entertain. And a little planning and budgeting will help you avoid financial headaches. Try the Holiday Entertainment Planner by Practical Money Skills and let it help you plan your entertainment so that you don't have to pay for it the rest of the year. And Check out these entertain tips below to help you keep your holiday budget in shape too!
Tip 1:
Cooking and baking for a dinner crowd can be a large task. But it is also a large honor. So why not share it? Plan group cooking sessions with some of the kitchen-friendly members of your dining party and strengthen friendships and family ties while you prepare the meal.
Continue reading " Entertainment Tips for the Holidays within Budget!" »
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