Is there relief for a colicky baby and exhausted new parents? My baby was colicky. He would cry for hours every night and often during the day, too. The doctors kept telling me there was no known cause or cure for colic and that he would grow out of it by three or four months. He was very gassy and had trouble getting his painful gas … [Read more...]
One Person Can Make a Difference #1000Speak
Today, February 20th, 2015, is a day to Speak for Compassion Follow hashtag #1000Speak as hundreds of bloggers from all over the world have pledged to share a post on compassion. You can check out the blog and Facebook page for full details. How do you show compassion? Simply by caring for someone in need. That could be adopting an … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Child Skin Rash #Hipoglos
I have changed a few diapers and it doesn't look like I'll be in the clear for quite a long time. My kids have outgrown them, but besides being a nanny for many years prior to having them, I am the assistant director of early childhood for a large children's program for infant through pre-schoolers, so I'm still around babies and toddlers … [Read more...]
Together Womens Voices Will be Heard #WomansLives #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. These portraits were taken by Ripple Effect Images, a collective of National Geographic photojournalists who … [Read more...]
Cooking as a Family Leads to Innovative Kids
The challenge every parent faces each year: keeping kids engaged and learning during summer break. As a home school mom, I face this challenge year round as I don't have anyone making lesson plans or planning activities for me. If you ask my kids their favorite way to learn any subject it's through hands on, creative projects, especially when … [Read more...]
New Author in Cat Rescue Anthology Book
'Rescued' book released today I'm a published author! I actually saw my name, L. E. Mastilock, listed as an author on Amazon! I'm an author! I want to scream it from the rooftop and jump up and down for joy all day! I have yet to receive my physical copy, can hardly wait to hold that in my hand, but I have a digital … [Read more...]
How Toxic is Your Home? #TheToxicTest
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. I am not being compensated for this post. There are more toxins in the products you use every day than you suspect There are … [Read more...]
Life Changes, New Challenges
This past year has turned my little family upside down and changed our family dynamics drastically. Major changes: My husband ended up home most of the year due to an old injury that decided to get worse until he could hardly walk. He may be home permanently. I began working outside the home, while still writing, which meant much less … [Read more...]
Keeping New Year Resolutions
It's a new year! This is Monkey on the first day of the year. Can you tell he made it to midnight New Year's Eve? Not surprising, he's made it for the last few years, as has Boo. My kids are night owls like me. If there's anything to stay up for, there's no relaxing or falling asleep easily. Do you make resolutions for the start of a … [Read more...]
How to have #FinancialPeace Save and Get Out of Debt on a Small Budget
Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? I am! I don't splurge much, but it is so hard to save. When I have a little extra I feel my family deserves a treat, such as dinner out or buying items we definitely need, but could live a little longer without. With my small paycheck, I didn't think I could afford to put anything in savings while trying … [Read more...]
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