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Do you remember that fun little invention, soap on a rope? I remember it was always fun to use soap with such a strange name. Well, turns out there's more to it than just fun and games. The folks at Irie Star have concocted a new take on the old-fashioned soap-on-a-rope. Using fresh, organic ingredients, Irie Star lovingly handcrafts their soaps in small batches. These pretty flower-shaped soaps hang from a rayon cord that helps them dry out between uses and keep them bacteria-free, making them perfect for grown-ups and children alike.
Spring and summer are the perfect time for a lap desk. I find myself sitting in the backyard, enjoying the sunshine while catching up on some notes or paperwork. My daughter enjoys her lap desk while taking trips (even short ones) in the car. It's perfect for creating sculptures with her current obsessions, tape and paper, and more tape. It's also good for coloring, enjoying a snack or reading a book.
Do you ever feel nostalgic for your childhood? While raising my own kids, I am reminded of the books and things I loved as a child and they bring back many fond memories. 
As we moms all know, raising children can suck our time, our energy and our allowance. So when we shop for ourselves, it's important to get a lot of bang for the buck. 
Taking pictures is easy. Everyone does it. What not everyone can do, though, is capture the spirit of a child's personality. I've thought about this many times as I look through our (mostly digital) photos of summers spent at the beach. Sure, we take tons of pictures, and yes, lots go into photo albums or on the fridge to remember a great trip with cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. But there are rarely any pictures that I would want to have blown up and framed, as a keepsake, to hang in our hallway. Which is sad, because some of my fondest childhood memories are from family beach trips when I was growing up. I want to immportalize our kids when they're at their best - relaxed, having fun and (dare I say it) with a tan! This is better left to the professionals. But at the beach? Come on!
Why does it always seem that something major goes wrong in your home when you're out of town. With spring break coming soon and summer vacations not too far away, ensure your home is safe and secure while you're away. Smarthome.com offers some great options for home security that will contact you while you're away if they detect abnormal conditions (i.e. temperature dips or spikes, leaking water, intrusions, etc.) so you can be forewarned of any major problems. 
Some days it's all I can do to drag myself to the gym. Just getting the kids packed up and ready, getting myself changed and getting out the door can be a major feat. Once I get there, I cross my fingers that I'll get a parking space near the door. With a pre-schooler that likes to dart around the parking lot, and a baby still in the "bucket", it's another major feat to just get in the door of the gym all in one piece. Once inside, I get them settled in the Kid's Corner, and I'm free to workout. Oh, yeah. That is why I'm here. Except, after all that, I'm exhausted. So I drag myself upstairs to the 9:30 Super Sculpt ('cause after having 2 kids, there's a lot left to scuplt!) and give it my best shot. The instructor (a mom, herself) puts us through a grueling workout and I find myself looking at the clock, oh, about every five minutes. Are we done yet? 
If you’re gearing up for your pretty spring clothes but haven’t had time to perfect your summer tan, don’t worry. The new beaded bronzing lotion with DHA-based self-tanner, 
Who doesn't like slipcovers when you have messy kids (and dirty hands) around? You just toss them in the wash when they get dirty. How about slipcovers in paper that can just be sponged off and reused? Now that's icing on the cake. 
Happy spring! Today marks the first official day of spring - is your wardrobe ready for a clean sweep? While you're packing away all those winter pieces and thinking about what to add for spring, think white. White will give you a fresh, clean look and is all the rage this season. Of course, it may not be the most practical color choice when you have kids around, but you can wear a few pieces in white (like this 
When you're pregnant, what you should and shouldn't eat sure can get confusing. Figuring out how much calcium you need, which seafood is safe to eat and what foods contain folic acid can make your head spin. And with the your hormones going crazy, feeling very tired and having endless to-do lists before the baby comes, it can be overwhelming. This is when you need the 
Are you a devotee of Crocs, the popular shoe that is so ugly that it's, well, cute? After realizing how comfortable 
Looking for a pretty top to catapult you right into spring? Sure, next Wednesday officially marks the first day of spring, but does your wardrobe still say winter? How about adding a pretty 
Do you ever wake up and look like you've been up half the night (you have, but you sure don't want to look like it!)? I know with an almost 5-month old who's not quite sleeping through the night most nights, I sure do. 
All stroller bags are not create equal. The good folks at 
After giving birth to my second child back in October, I found myself with a few (well, more than a few) extra pounds that just wouldn't budge. I lost some weight rapidly the first couple of weeks after birth, but even though I was breastfeeding, a bit more was sticking to me like white on rice. As you moms who have nursed know, when you are breastfeeding, your appetite is tremendous. So it's a big challenge to think about losing weight while still nursing. Plus, the rumors have it that reducing your caloric intake to a certain level will affect milk production. So what's an overweight, stressed-out, sleep-deprived and hungry mom to do? Summer's right around the corner and I wanted to be able to fit into my cute tops and skirts, as well as look and feel good all around. 
Consider adding an entry into your cell phone called ICE. This stands for "in case of emergency" and is something that rescue teams look for so they can know who to notify in case you somehow become incapacitated (in an auto accident, for example). Don't forget to include your area code for those times you travel out of town. Help give rescue workers a leg up on knowing how to contact your husband, partner or loved ones and help make a potentially bad situation a little easier.
The secret to having soft, lovely skin? It can be as simple as combining essential oils with natural moisturizing ingredients, vitamins and minerals. The women behind 
Family is a precious thing. It's something that we like to be reminded of when we're away, something we like to keep with us and hold dear to our hearts. As our families grow and change, we like to preserve the special memories so they will last a lifetime.
Heart disease is the number one killer among women. It took the life of my grandmother at age 49 (I never knew her). My own mother has been diligent at keeping herself in good health, watching both her cholesterol and blood sugar levels. She wants to be around to enjoy her grandchildren. Now that I'm a mom, I want to make sure I'm in good health so I can be around to enjoy my children, and grandchildren (one day!) too. 
In their latest installment of the GO International program, Target has coupled with design duo, 
The term fair-trade has become a buzzword when discussing chocolate and coffee, but it's not something we're used to hearing in the fashion world. Start-up apparel company, Fair Indigo, is out to change that. 
Have you ever thought about how many tampons and pads women's shelters in the US go through monthly? Thousands! Assistance agencies generally help with expenses of everyday necessities such as toilet paper, diapers, and clothing, but one of the most BASIC needs is overlooked - feminine hygiene products. (Who is at the helm of these funding assistance agencies anyway!?) 
