Practical Project for Mom

Cheese Grater

Earing Holder

Steps

1. get an ordinary cheese grater
2. paint it with colour of choice
3. add decorative embellishments

Volla!

A perfect place to display

your dangly earrings!

TuTu How To - Tutorial

It seems TUTUs are the new "in" thing

for little girly girls.

Everywhere I look there they are!

Cute colours, ribbon, and flowers are just adorable accessories

whether you have a newborn, toddler, or little girl.

Bare with me here as I attempt to make my own tutu for my daughter.

These sets retail for about $35.00. I will post pics once I am done.

I didn't know exactly how much material I would need. I kind of just eye-balled it.

Please read the instructions to the end, before you run out to buy materials.

You will need:

2 rolls of tulle, each different colours. The colour choices are limited but it is the easiest way to make a tutu.

3/4" elastic

flowers and ribbons if you would like to accessorize the tutu.

1. Decide how big you want the tutu to be. I mesured my little girls tummy and sewed the ends together to make a big circle. I cut the elastic 20" long. Because you will lay them together and sew, the finished waist will be about 19".

2. Cut the tulle in desired lengths. I went with the length of my cutting mat, which is 36". Now, the roll of tulle I bought was 6 inches X 25yards. With two rolls I had 50 strips. Near the end I felt that I did not have enough tulle to cover the 19" waist, so I used tulle I had from before and mixed them in. I didn't want to buy another roll of tulle when I only needed such a small amount. (I only needed 6 or so more strips).

If you make the waist a little bit smaller and cut the tulle a few inches shorter, you will be able to make one tutu with 2 rolls of tulle.

3. Fold the strips of tulle in half to make a loop. Hold it against the elastic and take the ends of tulle and put it through the loop.

4. Tighten the loop. Move on to the next color. Repeat the process.



5. Accessorize the tutu with flowers and ribbons as you desire. Then, you will have a beautiful tutu for your loved ones to enjoy!


I had so much fun making this. The only sewing part was attaching the ends of elastic. I want to try brighter colour combinations next time.

And Volla! A tutu for your princess!!!

Bath Time Blues

Have you ever had trouble getting your baby to bathe? Maybe they disliked bathtime from day one. Or maybe they are going through a stage. Or heaven forbid, they might have a fear of water.

What is a mom to do?! A clean baby is a happy baby unless you just can't seem to get them into the tub!

Bathing Your Baby

Bathtime is not always fun and games!

Does your baby need a bath?

Newborns don't get particularly dirty. You certainly don't need to wash a newborn more than once a day, and if you prefer you can get away with breaking out the baby bubble bath once every two days.

Create a routine

Your child will be much happier to be bathed once it's part of their routine. Personally I found creating a 'bath then bed' routine invaluable for helping my daughter get to sleep.

Warm up the room

One of the single biggest causes of crying from babies about to be bathed is the temperature difference between their clothing, and the feeling of being nude in a bathroom. Get the room toasty warm and your bath will be off to a much easier start.

Check the water temperature

Your baby will need a much cooler bath than grownups prefer. When you test the water on the inside of your wrist it shouldn't feel either cool or warm - it should be around body temperature.

Swirl the water

Otherwise, especially if your baby is in a 'big bath', there may be cold and hot spots.

Add Baby Friendly Bath Toys and Products

Make sure all toys are waterproof and babyfriendly. Use bath products that are specially designed for babies - they'll be safe for little ones eyes and tummy, in case they decide to eat the bubbles! Which is enivitable.

Sponge, play and dry!

The rest of the bath is easy. Let your little one soak until the water starts cooling down and gently wash their skin with a washcloth and baby wash. Many babies actually enjoy having water poured over their heads, and its good to get them used to this.

Finally... NEVER, EVER leave your baby alone in the bath. Have a towel at the ready in case a miniature home disaster occurs... and then just enjoy your peaceful bathtimes!

TO WALK OR NOT TO WALK? THAT IS THE QUESTION!

Walking and Talking? When??

When on average should babies begin to walk independently? I have heard the norm is by their first birthday, however I have not experienced this with my little one. Also I have come across many articles that state there is no need for concern until the baby is older than 18 months.

Here's a Saying I came across:
Walking by One. Talking by Two.

However, my one year old is talking and not walking, thus this suggestion is not always the case.

When is cause for concern?
What are other peoples experiences with their little ones?
What if my child does not walk by the time they're 18 mos.?



Toddler Toddling Along



Hi, I am very new to this. Give me some time and I'm sure it will be a sucess!

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