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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Magic' - Mom Bloggers Club 2017-01-24T20:24:47Z http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=Magic&xn_auth=no Tuesday Newness! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-24:988554:BlogPost:1753793 2017-01-24T15:17:40.000Z Wanda Jefferson http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/WandaJefferson
Happy Tuesday Moms!!!!Fear not! Embrace more! Live Anew!…

Happy Tuesday Moms!!!!Fear not! Embrace more! Live Anew!

 http://www.simpleindianmom.in/10-ways-feminism-misunderstood/ tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-24:988554:BlogPost:1754021 2017-01-24T08:41:46.000Z Menaka Bharathi http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MenakaBharathi
When we speak of Feminism we seem to always get into a debate which extents to usually someone asking to Define what feminism really is?

Feminism is more of a perception than a definition and each person seems to perceive it in a different way.

However, most times, feminism is misunderstood in many ways and it is not uncommon to see people with a diagonally opposite opinion about feminism calling themselves a feminist.

When we speak of Feminism we seem to always get into a debate which extents to usually someone asking to Define what feminism really is?

Feminism is more of a perception than a definition and each person seems to perceive it in a different way.

However, most times, feminism is misunderstood in many ways and it is not uncommon to see people with a diagonally opposite opinion about feminism calling themselves a feminist.
 Meal Prep: Take back your eating tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753918 2017-01-23T21:53:33.000Z Gabrielle Riggins http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/GabrielleRiggins
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 Tips from an Avid Cruiser – Cruising While Pregnant tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753691 2017-01-23T19:00:00.000Z Rachel barry http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Rachelbarry
When my husband asked me to go on a cruise before our daughter arrived I was all in. We needed some relaxing time and a baby moon was the perfect way to get it. I understood and liked the idea of a baby moon, but I was not sure how I felt about being pregnant, with morning sickness, feeling huge, waddling like a duck, sun burning faster than ever, and just plain being uncomfortable on a ship. Turns out, it was fine and I enjoyed myself immensely. (Cruising has it perks for pregnant women.…

When my husband asked me to go on a cruise before our daughter arrived I was all in. We needed some relaxing time and a baby moon was the perfect way to get it. I understood and liked the idea of a baby moon, but I was not sure how I felt about being pregnant, with morning sickness, feeling huge, waddling like a duck, sun burning faster than ever, and just plain being uncomfortable on a ship. Turns out, it was fine and I enjoyed myself immensely. (Cruising has it perks for pregnant women. Pretty much all you can eat buffets come to mind. Haha!) Vacationing while pregnant though is very different for everyone and a trick that might work for one person won't work for another. So, I will tell you what my husband and I did when we decided to cruise while I was pregnant, and what I learned along the way.

When to cruise: After talking with my OB we decided to cruise after the first trimester. My morning sickness had subsided, my pregnancy showed no signs of complications, and I was physically healthy. We found the cruise line we wanted to use and the location we wanted to cruise too, and it just happened that we would end up cruising during my 23rd week of pregnancy. (I was going into my 24th week the day after we returned from our cruise.) We got a release from my OB stating when I was due, that I was healthy, and that I was good to cruise. So, what helped us decide when to cruise? The biggest factors for us were my OB's OK, and the Cruise line. Cruise lines have stipulations on cruising while pregnant and you can only cruise up till your 24th week of pregnancy. (This is due to the fact that your child is consider viable if you were to go into labor and cruise ships are not medically equipped for those kinds of situations.) You cannot be going into your 24th week of pregnancy while you are on the cruise either. You will not be able to cruise if that is the case. You will also not be allowed to cruise if you are pregnant and have not given your cruise line a Doctors release stating you are physically fit to cruise.

Where to cruise: When looking for a place to cruise we wanted to find a location that was hopefully relaxing, beautiful, wouldn't take long to get to, and had capable medical care/facilities. I spoke to my OB about the places we were looking at visiting to see if there were any health warnings I should know about, or any extra precautions we were going to need to take. After some research my husband and I decided to cruise to Bermuda. It fit the bill for everything we were looking for. We took a week-long cruise and it took a couple of days to get to Bermuda, we spent 3 days in Bermuda, and then it took a couple of days to sail home. Bermuda was clean, beautiful, and everyone we encountered on the Island was very friendly and helpful. I really encourage you to research or ask individuals who have cruised how they enjoyed their cruise line and destinations. You need to also look at what medical care/facilities are available and how much they cost. (It never hurts to be prepared.) My husband and I have cruised to many Caribbean islands and there were some islands, for us, we would consider cruising to on a regular vacation, but not while pregnant. Jamaica, Mexico, and the Grand Cayman's were just a few of the locations we had been too but considered to be too busy, and not relaxing enough for us while I was pregnant.

What to take with you when you cruise: Packing for cruising while pregnant is almost just like packing for cruising while not pregnant. A few extra items I knew I was going to need to take with me while cruising were extra pillows, prenatal vitamins and Tums, Psi Bands (just in case of seasickness), reusable water bottle, and sunscreen (lots and lots of sunscreen). You can request extra pillows, but if you have a pregnancy pillow or pillows from home you prefer I would bring those.

Other than that I think I brought extra money for ice cream on the ship which I ate almost every day.

Extras: If you don't normally purchase travel protection when cruising/vacationing I would highly recommend doing so while pregnant. Not only that but I would look at what your credit card's offer in the form of travel protection. Usually you will be able to get some form of extra medical protection under these policies that would help pay for medical evac or assistance if necessary.

Most of all: Crusing/vacationing while pregnant is not that different from when your not pregnant. Relax and enjoy your cruise. Save some money before hand and eat at the fancy restaurants on board, and take some excursions. Take part in the ships activities. Go to the comedy shows, musical acts, play bingo, eat late night chili nachos (this is why you bring Tums), make good use of the on board photographers, and just enjoy being on vacation.

(All Pictures are from our cruise to Bermuda.)

Originally posted on Pretty in Baby Food on 1/23/2017 at Https://www.prettyinbabyfood.wordpress.com
 4 Resistance Band Exercises You Should Be Doing tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1751649 2017-01-23T18:30:00.000Z Shelby Stover http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ShelbyStover

Earlier this month I chatted about why I love resistance bands so much! They are cheap, portable and easy to use! Resistance bands are truly…

Earlier this month I chatted about why I love resistance bands so much! They are cheap, portable and easy to use! Resistance bands are truly a great piece of equipment to have on hand.

I originally wrote this blog for Mommy Confessionals, so if you haven't checked the site out yet.. get on it!

And with that, I thought I'd provide you all with a few of my favorite go-to exercises using said bands! Below are four exercises I think just about everyone should have in their programs. And if you haven't already... get on the BAND wagon! ;)

Bentover Band Row

Bentover Band Row

Without equipment it can get quite challenging to properly work your back muscles. Most people instead keep the focus on push ups which unfortunately isn't great. As females, and especially as mamas, our backs tend to be weaker and our chests tight. This is due to a number of reasons like sitting at a computer, having big breasts or carrying around a babe. Regardless, we need much more back work than we do chest work - and this exercise does just that! Help improve your posture by adding in some more rows to your program, your body will thank you.

Band Shoulder Press & Pull Apart

Band Shoulder Press & Pull Apart

This combo move is a necessary one and a fun one! I like it because it gets the arms up overhead, something we don't do nearly enough (and if you don't use it you lose it!) and it also targets the back muscles with the pull apart. So basically, it's a win win. It does require some focus though to get the proper areas firing so don't rush through it. Take your time and reap the benefits.

Banded Squat

Resistance Band Squat

Just about everyone should be squatting on a regular basis, after all, we squat every single day getting in and out of things.. or we should! One of the problems many females have though is that their knees cave in. This is partially due to muscular imbalance (hips widen pushing in our knees) but much of the time it is because we aren't firing our glutes! Placing the band around the knees requires you to push out against it thus using your backside to help you out. This type of squat helps improve strength and basic function.

Resistance Band Deadlift

Resistance Band Deadlift

Every mama should know how to hip hinge. I wrote about this a while ago. But not just mamas, EVERYONE should understand how to break at the hips and most people don't. The result is a lot of sore backs and under-activated muscles. Learning how to properly perform this (low impact) deadlift will not only help train the movement pattern but also get your posterior chain firing and strong!

And there they are! My top four resistance band exercises. When done correctly these exercises are a great boost to your program and your muscles.

Happy training!

Ps. In case you missed it.. click here to watch a breakdown of the exercises!
 The song "Quiet" by MILCK tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753764 2017-01-23T17:36:50.000Z Maria E http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MariaE
In what I feel was a very special moment at the historic "Women's March" after the Presidential Inauguration 2017, a group of women led by the song writer MILCK, started singing this beautiful song. Putting aside political differences, the song is hauntingly lovely & powerfully fierce.

Click here to hear the song & see the music video.

In what I feel was a very special moment at the historic "Women's March" after the Presidential Inauguration 2017, a group of women led by the song writer MILCK, started singing this beautiful song. Putting aside political differences, the song is hauntingly lovely & powerfully fierce.

Click here to hear the song & see the music video.
 Monday Mercy! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753892 2017-01-23T14:30:00.000Z Wanda Jefferson http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/WandaJefferson
Good Morning Moms! Enjoy your blessed Monday, And Remember, God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it!!!!#Unconditional

P.S. This is so true!!!!…

Good Morning Moms! Enjoy your blessed Monday, And Remember, God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it!!!!#Unconditional

P.S. This is so true!!!!

 Set Up Your New Bathroom Design Online With Our 3d Room Visualiser tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753680 2017-01-23T13:56:36.000Z Mom Bloggers Club http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/mombloggersclub
 We've always wanted to change our bathroom's layout at some point in our lives and if one opts for actually making the change our customers are provided with a simple yet innovative tool which allows users to actually preview how their bathroom will look like at the distance of one simple click.…

We've always wanted to change our bathroom's layout at some point in our lives and if one opts for actually making the change our customers are provided with a simple yet innovative tool which allows users to actually preview how their bathroom will look like at the distance of one simple click.

Bathroom wall panels can be previewed thus conferring customers the chance of actually having a glimpse of how their arrangement will look like prior to purchasing the essential materials which are needed for a complete re-design of the room.

Not only is this feature innovative but also its ease of use has satisfied thousands of customers ever since the service was implemented. Choosing the right design and color of a bathroom should not be regarded as a liability but as a minute detail due to the fact that one has all of the available products at clicking distance.

A wide array of bathroom wall panels is being made available and problems such as mould and crumbling grout will be a thing of the past as products that are provided within this company withstand the test of time as well as being put through heavy use. Water and steam resistance is guaranteed and the panels are sure to last a long time.

If one wishes to purchase a set of panels bear in mind that they come with all the adhesives needed to put them in place which can be done without employing an expert. Not only are they easy to put in place but with some simple DIY skills and a rudimentary toolkit the customer will surely be able to do it without having to employ someone else.

Having all of this information in mind, one is only left with the option of visiting the website and preview the future bathroom design via the 3D room visualiser. A general idea of how the room should look like can be made available with a few simple steps and not only will this simplify the process of changing the looks of a bathroom but also will save a potential buyer some valuable time.

Information on how the products should be use and invaluable advice of what to choose from a wide array of panels is also available and customers can contact the team of experts addressing them with whatever questions which will make the process of upgrading bathrooms a pleasure rather than be regarded as a liability. The process of choosing and installing bathroom wall panels cannot be more easier and convenient than this and opting to do so will prove to be the best choice one can make in the long run.
 Are you a snooper? tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753750 2017-01-23T11:36:59.000Z Lauren Markman http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/LaurenMarkman
One day I asked my work team to stand in a circle, unlock their phones and pass them to the person on their left.…

One day I asked my work team to stand in a circle, unlock their phones and pass them to the person on their left.

Let me stop right here and explain a few things. My team has an incredibly strong support structure in place and the level of trust is incredibly high. They also love team building activities, so I have to choose ones that are a little more personal.

 So, there was my group: Entrusted with one another's phones. And...none of them looked. None of them sent a weird text message or even opened an app. They talked about the huge responsibility they felt have that much access to someone's life and how it was sacred to them. They took care of each other.

 And that makes my team very rare - because evidently a lot of people are snooping on their loved one's accounts.

 All this made me think about the privacy conversations that take place in our household. My son already understands that security is important and to keep his passwords secure. But, he also knows that my husband and I share access to phones and computers...so maybe that is a future topic of conversation - when to share and when not to share.

 Have you talked to your child about online snooping? Tell me in the comments.

 Not a fad! Gluten free diet is ideal for maximum fat incineration tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-23:988554:BlogPost:1753744 2017-01-23T06:13:58.000Z Karen Cole http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KarenCole
With time, a gluten-free diet translates into weight loss, especially around the tummy. However, glutenor not, weight loss involves a combination of several factors that must be balanced for results.)

Not just for people with a gluten reaction

A gluten free diet was only reserved for those people with Celiac Sprue. However, modern nutritionists…

With time, a gluten-free diet translates into weight loss, especially around the tummy. However, glutenor not, weight loss involves a combination of several factors that must be balanced for results.)

Not just for people with a gluten reaction

A gluten free diet was only reserved for those people with Celiac Sprue. However, modern nutritionists have enlightened us on the subject. We are no longer in the dark when it comes to the advantages of this type of nutrition. The benefits derived from a gluten-free diet should be utilized by more than a specific group of people.

Gluten-free foods include rice, quinoa, and millet. These are very good substitutes for barley and wheat, which are the main gluten-foods.

What is gluten?

Gluten is an atypical form type of protein found in foods such as wheat, grains, and cereals. Gluten's role is to keep food intact during the fermentation process. It also helps keep wheat products such as bread chewy.

Other reasons to go gluten-free

Most people can do without gluten foods, but what do you gain? People struggling with coronary and intestinal inflammation disorders experience a milder state of their conditions when on this kind of diet.

Gluten foods may prevent the absorption of healthy body nutrients from already macerated food.This is because they can be really harsh on the intestines.

There's also a connection to behavior. High gluten intake may lead to mood swings and stress.

Here's the connection to gluten and weight loss

Excess carbohydrates are mainly stored around the tummy. Going gluten is a sure way of cutting down on calorie intake leaving room for healthier green options such as veggies and fruits. You will also be avoiding weight-packing oils associated with fried gluten foods.

Gluten foods also cause bloat leading to a distended tummy; a body-shape problem for many confused with belly fat.

Convinced? Here's the way to go

So you have decided to incorporate a gluten free diet for weight lossplan. You are more than convinced that it will work for you just like it does for others. Here's a sure way to make it work for you:

Avoid sitting on the fence

This is a strict type of diet that leaves no room for experimentation. You should avoid processed gluten-free foods or any wheat snacks completely. However, keep in mind that you will still gain weight from excessive calorie intake whatever the source.

Gluten exists where it is least expected

People have really different insulin responses. These could be sparked by even the smallest amounts of gluten. This could prevent maximum fat burn even with a regular workout plan. Read labels carefully when selecting your foods at the store.

Choose wisely

We have seen top celebrities admitting that a gluten-free diet is their secret to their trim bodies. Most of us could say that this is just a trend that will die with time, but assuredly, you will see positive results by reducing bread, pasta, potatoes, and other similar products.Pair this feeding regime with a workout plan for tremendous results.

 Sunday Song & Scripture! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-22:988554:BlogPost:1753666 2017-01-22T18:15:40.000Z Wanda Jefferson http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/WandaJefferson
A song on my heart " Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise, Let God arise"

Scripture Psalm 68:1 Let God's Enemies Be Scattered!

For the choir director. A Psalm of David. A Song. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, And let those who hate Him flee before Him.

wandasncredible appreciates…

A song on my heart " Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise and his enemies be scattered, Let God arise, Let God arise"

Scripture Psalm 68:1 Let God's Enemies Be Scattered!
For the choir director. A Psalm of David. A Song. Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered, And let those who hate Him flee before Him.

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 SUNDAYMANTRA| Start with the whats' and hows' tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-22:988554:BlogPost:1753582 2017-01-22T13:56:52.000Z Viergelyn http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Viergelyn
How are we doing with beginning our weeks with positive energy and mindset? Need a boost in that department. Well #sundaymantras just went up on the blog! Remember although I am a psychotherapist, this is my lifestyle+personal blog site. Share, Like, Comment to stay up to date with info and great tips!…

How are we doing with beginning our weeks with positive energy and mindset? Need a boost in that department. Well #sundaymantras just went up on the blog! Remember although I am a psychotherapist, this is my lifestyle+personal blog site. Share, Like, Comment to stay up to date with info and great tips!

http://www.theinbetween.life/single-post/2017/01/22/start-with-the-whats-and-hows-not-the-whys

 Two boys, a husband and a dog tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753728 2017-01-21T22:55:18.000Z Jude-Anne Phillip http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JudeAnnePhillip
https://themummyhoodjournals.wordpress.com/2017/01/20/two-boys-a-husband-and-a-dog/

https://themummyhoodjournals.wordpress.com/2017/01/20/two-boys-a-husband-and-a-dog/
 How to Swim Faster Backstroke tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753573 2017-01-21T22:33:12.000Z Jessica Reid http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JessicaReid
The backstroke, when done properly, looks smooth, efficient, and like a whole lot of fun. After all, who doesn't like clipping through the water at a fast rate?

But the ease with which elite swimmers perform the stroke hide a mountain of hard work—just because it looks easy doesn't mean it is, something that beginner swimmers learn pretty quickly.

Here are three technique tips for a faster backstroke that you can use the next…

The backstroke, when done properly, looks smooth, efficient, and like a whole lot of fun. After all, who doesn't like clipping through the water at a fast rate?

But the ease with which elite swimmers perform the stroke hide a mountain of hard work—just because it looks easy doesn't mean it is, something that beginner swimmers learn pretty quickly.

Here are three technique tips for a faster backstroke that you can use the next time you head down to the pool for a swim workout.

Relax your neck. The temptation when swimming backstroke is to look around. We want to see what is happening in the lanes next to us, or see how soon those backstroke flags are approaching, or simply want to have a look around. This causes unnecessary tightness and stress in your neck and traps, but more noticeably, slows you down. Picking your head up breaks the straight spine-line you want to have while swimming from the top of your head to your hips. This line keeps you straight in the water, which means you are encountering less drag and resistance, and thereby swimming faster with less effort. If you want a smooth looking backstroke, and we all day, it starts by relaxing your neck.

Directions your arms with your fingers. At the beginning of the recovery phase, after you have completed the last of the pulling motion, you bring your arm out of the water. Do so with your thumb leading the way. As your arm recovers above and over you, rotate your shoulder so that your pinky leads your hand entry. The pinky entering first means that you can initiate the pulling motion almost immediately, leading to less wasted time trying to plant your hand for the pull.

Kick from your hips. One of the surest signs of a beginner backstroke is kicking from the knees. This is a wildly ineffective way to create propulsion, and all it does is waste a whole bunch of effort while creating a large amount of drag. You want to have a narrow kick (with your knees not breaking the surface of the water, or at least, very minimally), but you want to perform the full kicking motion from your hips. If you need a visual cue, here is one: imagine that your legs are a pair of small whips, and the handle is your core and hips. Kick all the way from your hips, down your quads, and through to the tips of your toes.

In Closing

The backstroke is one of the most enjoyable things to master in the pool. While it lacks the difficulty of the butterfly, and the quixotic timing of the breaststroke, and the popularity of the crawl, the ability to breathe at your own discretion, and its ability to create a lot of propulsion with seemingly little effort, makes it a fun addition to your swim workout. The next time you lace up your Speedo remember these three backstroke technique tips and swim your way to a faster backstroke.
 Need to learn how to create a routine? Well Here goes! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753725 2017-01-21T21:25:52.000Z Viergelyn http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Viergelyn
This recent post shares my top 5 tips for sticking to a routine. Share, Like and Comments.

Remember to subscribe to blog. Thanks.…

This recent post shares my top 5 tips for sticking to a routine. Share, Like and Comments.

Remember to subscribe to blog. Thanks.

http://www.theinbetween.life/single-post/2017/01/14/5-ways-to-nail-that-morning-routine

 Mom Inspiration tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753564 2017-01-21T13:46:35.000Z Wanda Jefferson http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/WandaJefferson
https://wandasncredible.wordpress.com/2017/01/21/saturday-mommy-love/

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 Okay, Okay by Fred Krebsbach tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753486 2017-01-21T10:14:19.000Z Susan Keefe http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/SusanKeefe
 In November 1968, Fred Krebsbach had just turned twenty-one, he had finished his education with a tech degree in engineering, and was looking forward to a bright future. However the US military had other plans, the war in Vietnam needed soldiers and he was called up for draft.

Before…

In November 1968, Fred Krebsbach had just turned twenty-one, he had finished his education with a tech degree in engineering, and was looking forward to a bright future. However the US military had other plans, the war in Vietnam needed soldiers and he was called up for draft.

Before leaving for basic training, his uncle Gene, a WWII veteran advised him to take something which would give him comfort, with him, and he chose his First Communion rosary, something which would sustain him through the months of conflict.

After he had completed his training, he left his homeland for the Tan Son Nhut Republic of South Vietnam. Thus began his tour of duty in that hell hole, where for nearly seven long months he served as an M-60 machine gunner.

The author freely admits that he was changed in irrevocable ways, and reading his story, how can he not have been. Fighting the Viet Cong, and the North Vietnamese Army under terrible conditions, losing many of his ammo bearers to booby traps, and for me, one of the saddest things was that they never said hello, because then they would never have to say goodbye…

The detailed descriptions of army life in Vietnam, and how he survived it, is absorbing reading. I was amazed to discover that captured, and rehabilitated Viet Cong, were used by the army as Tiger Scouts, and sent out in front of the soldiers to find the booby traps, punji pits, daisy chains and explosives set by their ex-comrades.

The author says that hearing WWII veterans say that they wish they had talked to their family more, has been an important factor in his decision to writing this book. I can understand this as my own Granddad was a WWII veteran who was lost, presumed dead. In fact my Grandmother was told he was dead by the British War Office. Then he turned up in Australia a couple of years after the war had ended. Apparently, he had been taken there, having been released, he had been tortured, and it was that long before they could discover his identity. I remember, he never, ever, talked about his experiences.

It must have taken a lot of courage for the author to put these words down on paper, to search is memories, trace people, and diagnose the effect on his life of those months.

Yes he came back alive, and despite sustaining injury, in one piece. However the man who returned was totally different from the 'boy' who left his home to fight for his country.

He married Marcia, has had children, and grandchildren, he was one of the lucky ones, thousands did not. Because of this, he wanted to put pen to paper to explain in real terms the true cost of war, both mentally and physically.

Thank you Fred.

Reviewed by Susan Keefe

About the Book: Before leaving for Vietnam, twenty-one year old Fred Krebsbach received a piece of advice from his uncle: carry something with you into combat that will give you comfort in a time of need. He figured it was worth a shot and chose his First Communion rosary. This turned out to be a life-changing, maybe even life-saving, decision. Sent into combat as an M-60 machine gunner, for almost seven months Fred faced danger from booby traps, enemy combatants, and the jungle itself. After becoming injured and returning from the hospital he gave up the M-60 to become a squad leader for Special Forces. He endured seven more months of constant change and surprise, but one companion was constant―a voice inside his head that helped him find the right course of action to keep him alive. To this day Fred doesn't know what it was exactly, but it may have had something to do with that dang rosary! Though he survived Vietnam, Fred was changed in irrevocable ways. He hopes his story helps his grandchildren and other young people understand the cost of combat and the value of thinking it through before engaging in war.

Available from Amazon in Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Okay-Fred-Krebsbach/dp/0989671011/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1484740731&sr=1-1

and Barnes and Noble in Paperback http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/okay-okay-fred-krebsbach/1117164622?ean=9780989671019

 Caillou's Mom (Grr!) |MomCave LIVE | Glynis Ratcliffe & Julie Maida tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-21:988554:BlogPost:1753475 2017-01-21T01:41:27.000Z Jennifer Weedon Palazzo http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JenniferWeedonPalazzo
Caillou's Mom. We call Bullshit.

We've had it with Caillou. And his frickin' mother. Ugh, Caillou's mom.

Our live series, MomCave LIVE, is back with a brand new episode. We're psyched to welcome Glynis Ratcliffe (…

Caillou's Mom. We call Bullshit.

We've had it with Caillou. And his frickin' mother. Ugh, Caillou's mom.

Our live series, MomCave LIVE, is back with a brand new episode. We're psyched to welcome Glynis Ratcliffe (The Joy of Cooking for Little Assholes, BLUNTMoms) as this episode's guest. We talk about our mutual hatred of Caillou's mom. (Inspired by this blog post by Glynis.)

Clearly, I am not handling my children's meltdowns as well as Caillou's mom either. Every moment is a Learning Moment for her, even if it's the 15th time that day that Caillou has lost his mind over some tiny, insignificant event. Oh, and each one of those Learning Moments results in Caillou immediately responding positively and with smiles and understanding.

BULLSHIT, CAILLOU'S MOM. BULL. SHIT.

And we also have Julie from Next Life, No Kids, who created alternative lyrics to that grating Caillou theme.

Why is Caillou Bald? Does he have cancer? What's with the edges of the frame never being colored in? Why does Caillou's Mom dress like a Dumpy Debbie Downer? And is Caillou's dad really Justin Trudeau? All this and more on our live broadcast.1 WATCH HERE.

 A Parent's Thoughts On President Trump tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753397 2017-01-20T20:33:16.000Z Miles Bonanno http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MilesBonanno
Like every other parent out there, my biggest worry about having Trump as president is the impact it will have on my child. However, I am still optimistic and full of hope.

Read post here.

Like every other parent out there, my biggest worry about having Trump as president is the impact it will have on my child. However, I am still optimistic and full of hope.

Read post here.
 Special Announcement To Benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital & Giveaway! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753390 2017-01-20T14:46:29.000Z Kristen Luciani http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/0g1svjss325xl
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Schmexy Girl Book Blog and I are so proud to be working with 20 amazing authors to bring you Drunk In Love, a charity anthology! The idea for this anthology came up over lunch almost a year ago. Since then, Jesey Newman, one of the founders of Schmexy Girl, and I have been working on organizing and planning this…

`*•.¸(`*•.¸(`*•.¸★¸.•*´)¸.•*´)¸.•*´</b></p> <p><b>★★ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT & GIVEAWAY! ★★</b></p> <p><b>¸.•*´(¸.•*´(¸.•*´★`*•.¸)`*•.¸)`*•.¸

Schmexy Girl Book Blog and I are so proud to be working with 20 amazing authors to bring you Drunk In Love, a charity anthology! The idea for this anthology came up over lunch almost a year ago. Since then, Jesey Newman, one of the founders of Schmexy Girl, and I have been working on organizing and planning this grand event! We handpicked our talented authors and invited them to join us on this journey.

100% of the digital proceeds of Drunk In Love will be donated directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This is a charity that is near and dear to all of our hearts and we have been working so hard to bring this to all of you! Without further delay, here are some of the details of this wonderful project!

Cover Reveal - February 13, 2017

Release Day - March 13, 2017

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Synopsis

A glittering diamond, the promise of forever, and the hope that your future in-laws will move to a galaxy far, far away…sounds like a decadent recipe for eternal happiness, doesn't it? All girls dream about their wedding day, fantasize about each and every gooey-delicious detail. It's so easy to get scooped by the champagne bubbles and swallowed by our dreams. But we all know the magical path toward happily ever after is not always sprinkled with pixie dust. Sometimes, we stumble over our plans for a perfect future and choke on the words promising forever. We watch the path take a defiant turn away from our blissful paradise because everybody has secrets, and skeletons, and fears.

And sometimes, being drunk in love isn't always enough.

What Authors Are Participating?

Amy Daws, AM Johnson, Melissa Collins, Carey Heywood, Elle Brooks, Isabelle Richards, Jeannine Colette, JD Hollyfield, Liv Morris, Meghan Quinn, Kandi Steiner, Mariah Dietz, Tori Madison, AD Justice, Kristen Luciani, MD Saperstein, Ryan Ringbloom, MJ Fields, Kathryn Andrews & Katy Regnery

Where can you get it? Available for pre-order at these retailers...

Amazon / iBooks / Kobo / B&N

GIVEAWAY

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 Facing My Past, For My Kids tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753634 2017-01-20T12:59:46.000Z Cara Rich http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/CaraRich
http://momztales.blogspot.com/2017/01/facing-my-pastfor-my-kids.html

http://momztales.blogspot.com/2017/01/facing-my-pastfor-my-kids.html
 Happy Friday!!!!! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753627 2017-01-20T12:10:14.000Z Wanda Jefferson http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/WandaJefferson
Good Morning Mombloggers,

Today is my relax day, although if any of you know me it just means that I might get a nap in somewhere lol...I have CNN on, my first cup of Joe, and a oatmeal raisin cookie as my breakfast.I did not get to see any inauguration stuff from yesterday so this channel will run 24 hours in my background because I know the tea is always spilled on CNN lol. I have finally overcome sickness ( I've been sick for the past 10 days)... Yeah I don't…

Good Morning Mombloggers,

Today is my relax day, although if any of you know me it just means that I might get a nap in somewhere lol...I have CNN on, my first cup of Joe, and a oatmeal raisin cookie as my breakfast.I did not get to see any inauguration stuff from yesterday so this channel will run 24 hours in my background because I know the tea is always spilled on CNN lol. I have finally overcome sickness ( I've been sick for the past 10 days)... Yeah I don't tell much until its over lol just because I trust God and the God in me through the process. I encourage everyone to trust in the Lord and never give up on him. Some see sickness as a disadvantage, but I see it as God saying...slow down girl, pay attention to people with heebie jeebies, and detoxify your body, which I somewhat did (not really the slowing down bad Wanda) and feel a lot better. Of course because I know everything antibiotics and the doctor is out of the question lol but my grandmas home remedies, books she left me, and MOST IMPORTANTLY "Prayer" together have never failed me yet. Sometimes you really need to pray for yourself and listen to the voice of God for yourself and know that this too shall pass. Anyway, spread love not hate, keep pushing, pay "it" whatever it is for you forward and know that God loves you and so do I. Wanda Jefferson
 I'm not angry at you tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753624 2017-01-20T11:30:29.000Z Lauren Markman http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/LaurenMarkman
"I'm not angry with you; I just want to talk."

 I find myself saying this to my son more and more often. I say it when he's gotten a bad report on the bus. I say it when he's yelled at me for reminding him to brush his teeth and he claims I didn't ask him to do that. I say it when I know he is lying to…

"I'm not angry with you; I just want to talk."

 I find myself saying this to my son more and more often. I say it when he's gotten a bad report on the bus. I say it when he's yelled at me for reminding him to brush his teeth and he claims I didn't ask him to do that. I say it when I know he is lying to me.

It is my way of reminding my son that I am not going to blow up at him. It is my way of reminding myself to not blow up at my son.

 It has taken me a lot to get to this point, but I have found that the reminder that I am not angry helps him to be honest with me. We all want our kids to be honest, but we forget to create the positive connections for them: If you talk to me I will do my best to listen without anger.

 As hard as this is now, I try to keep my eye on the prize and think of the positive connections he is making now, hoping that they will carry over to when he is a teenager and has more to confide or conceal from me and the stakes are a little higher.

 So, I repeat my phrase for both our benefit. And I hope it works.

 How are you valuing honesty in your household? Tell me in the comments.

 How to survive spring cleaning tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753451 2017-01-20T10:43:49.000Z Cynthia Madison http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/CynthiaMadison
Spring. A time for warmer weather, new beginnings, long walks in the park and…cleaning. Giving your house the annual scrub is never fun and when kids come into the picture, the challenge becomes even greater. So, how can you balance the already difficult task of parenthood with the added responsibility of large scale cleaning? These tips will help you wiz through the cleaning process and get back to enjoying spring sooner than you know it.

Start planning early…

Spring. A time for warmer weather, new beginnings, long walks in the park and…cleaning. Giving your house the annual scrub is never fun and when kids come into the picture, the challenge becomes even greater. So, how can you balance the already difficult task of parenthood with the added responsibility of large scale cleaning? These tips will help you wiz through the cleaning process and get back to enjoying spring sooner than you know it.

Start planning early

The earlier you start planning, the better, and staying organized will save you many hours of stress. If you have a big house, spring cleaning can be quite a complex activity, so you shouldn't wait to the last minute to make an action plan. About two weeks to the big day, create a list of tasks that need to be done and sort them in order of importance. Start with the biggest, most tedious and most difficult tasks just to get them out of the way and leave the smaller and easier tasks for last. Remember to check the weather forecast too. Even if you don't need to take things outside, cleaning on a gloomy day is neither fun nor productive. For example, you shouldn't clean the windows when it's overcast, because you won't see the streaks. If you aren't sure how to divide tasks, then get a printable spring cleaning checklist for guidance.

Don't leave everything for one day

Considering how annoying spring cleaning is to most people, you might be tempted to power through it and embark on a one-day cleaning marathon to get it over with as quickly as possible. However, that's not the best way of doing things. Apart from the fact that it's exhausting, this is an unrealistic plan, because you won't have time to do everything thoroughly. You'll do the first things really well, but then you'll burn out in a couple of hours and treat everything else superficially. Instead, split cleaning tasks into two or three days, preferably at the weekend. This way, you'll have time to do everything right and you won't feel as tired at the end of the day.

Call a professional for the big chores

Dusting, cleaning cabinets, washing windows, all these are reasonable chores that you can do properly even without extensive experience. However, when it comes to the big tasks such as deep carpet cleaning or gutter cleaning, you don't have to go DIY. On the contrary, with so many cleaning services Toronto specialists out there, it would be a pity to go through all the trouble. The problem with these big cleaning chores is that they require a lot of time and also some special tools. You shouldn't expect to get rid of all the gunk that's settled deep into the carpet with an average cleaning solution. You need something much stronger and you need a full day just for this process. The same goes for upholstery cleaning or swimming pool maintenance. Needless to say, things like gutter cleaning can be downright dangerous and you shouldn't attempt doing them with kids around. These are complex tasks for which you should call professionals. It will clear out your schedule and even though you might not realize it at first, it will also save you money in the long run.

How to involve your kids into spring cleaning

If your kids are old enough to help you clean, then you shouldn't cut them out of the picture. As long as the tasks you assign to them are reasonably easy, you can get some extra assistance and they get to learn a couple of things too. Don't underestimate children's power to learn and help. In fact, giving them something to do during spring cleaning is a great way of developing their sense of responsibility.

Safety first! Before we go into some smart ways of making cleaning fun for the children, remember that you should never give them chores that involve handling sharp objects or dangerous cleaning substances such as bleach.

Make it look like a game

When children think they're playing, not working, they'll have a great time and be quite productive. Give them simple, 15 minute tasks that they can accomplish and set up a playful twist. It can be roleplaying or a little competition – with a reward at the end, of course. If you have more than one child to help you out, make sure you make them work together, not against one another.

Organize a treasure hunt

This strategy requires a little more resourcefulness and it's aimed at children who lose their patience very quickly or that cannot stay motivated to complete tasks. One way of turning spring cleaning into a treasure hunt is to hide clues that can be revealed only when a certain chore is complete. The "treasure" can anything from a toy or basket of treats to a fun day at your local amusement park.

Last, but not least, remember to get into spring cleaning with realistic standards. Keeping a clean house with children around isn't an easy thing to do, so you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. At the end of the process, you should have a cleaner and safer home, not a pharmacy.
 Newborn Baby Gift Ideas tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-20:988554:BlogPost:1753617 2017-01-20T09:30:00.000Z Melia Rianita http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MeliaRianita
The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting, and stressful events that can happen in your lifetime. During this time, you have to decorate the baby's room, choose a name for the baby, shop for baby clothes, and hopefully plan the baby's future. In all of these stress, the birth of a baby brings joy and happiness to the full family and most times this stress are not even noticed. However, choosing …

The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting, and stressful events that can happen in your lifetime. During this time, you have to decorate the baby's room, choose a name for the baby, shop for baby clothes, and hopefully plan the baby's future. In all of these stress, the birth of a baby brings joy and happiness to the full family and most times this stress are not even noticed. However, choosing newborn baby gift baskets is one of the easier tasks surrounding the birth of a newborn baby.

With newborn baby gift baskets you never can go wrong and they always make a great baby shower gift as they are creative and look very colorful. You can add that special touch to a newborn baby gift basket as they are easy to personalize to suit you.

A baby gift baskets in Toronto is a practical and thoughtful present which vary a lot, making it difficult to have two identical homemade baby gift baskets. Baby gift baskets in Toronto varies from each other, what you want from any depends on the goodies contained, so if you have the idea of the goodies you want, you can easily get an ideal baby gift basket in Toronto.

A newborn baby gift basket is a great gift idea for mother and baby as it can be filled up with both mother and newborn baby gift items at the same time.

Baby gift baskets in Toronto come in all colors and sizes and, in all range of price, it all depend on the content that the newborn baby gift basket contains. Shopping for baby gift baskets in Toronto is quite easy. The first place to check for it is at your local baby store. Here, you will have variety of baby gift hampers in stock. Beside the local baby store, shopping for newborn baby gift basket can also be done online. If you don't have much of time, it's best and most convenient to buy a ready-made baby basket.

However, if you want to be unique, you can personalize a baby basket to add a special touch to it. Newborn baby gift baskets are one of the easiest homemade crafts and just anybody can do it. The trick is to make the proper selection of items to be included in the basket. You have to ensure that the items must suit the mother and the baby, you can make it more unique by adding the name of the baby on the basket and probably the items.

If you have any expecting parents and you wish to get them a unique baby gift basket in Toronto, you will have many options to choose from. You can decide to buy a newborn baby gift basket from your local baby gift store or shop for it online. You can also craft a homemade baby gift basket in Toronto with the right items and present a more personalized baby gift basket. In all, you cannot go wrong with bay gift basket in Toronto.
 5th Baby and Our Journey So Far tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-19:988554:BlogPost:1753525 2017-01-19T20:24:53.000Z Jessica Lynn Martin http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/JessicaLynnMartin
http://junewife627.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-5th-pregnancy-journey-so-far.html

Follow the link above to read the blog entry.

http://junewife627.blogspot.com/2017/01/our-5th-pregnancy-journey-so-far.html

Follow the link above to read the blog entry.
 I Do Not Breastfeed tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-19:988554:BlogPost:1753442 2017-01-19T19:01:56.000Z Miles Bonanno http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MilesBonanno
I do not breastfeed my baby. That's my dirty mommy secret. Most women feel the need to reveal why they formula feed when in fact, they do not owe anybody an explanation. I should just end this post with "I do not breastfeed, bye!" but I would like to further drive home the point to not judge a mother until you've walked a mile in her shoes.

Read the complete blog here.

I do not breastfeed my baby. That's my dirty mommy secret. Most women feel the need to reveal why they formula feed when in fact, they do not owe anybody an explanation. I should just end this post with "I do not breastfeed, bye!" but I would like to further drive home the point to not judge a mother until you've walked a mile in her shoes.

Read the complete blog here.
 How & Why To Love Your Liver tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-19:988554:BlogPost:1751645 2017-01-19T18:30:00.000Z Shelby Stover http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ShelbyStover

Your body works hard. It's responsible for taking the fuel you give it and making something of it. It's goal is to keep you alive and functioning…

Your body works hard. It's responsible for taking the fuel you give it and making something of it. It's goal is to keep you alive and functioning optimally. And to be honest, we don't always give our body the building blocks it deserves.

You liver, in particular helps not only with digestion and protein synthesis but it also helps remove toxins from your body.

Note: Truthfully, I hate that word "toxins". However, in the case of your liver it's necessary.

You liver is one part of your filtration systems. It looks at what comes in and decides what to do with it. Unfortunately, some of what we take in stumps the liver and causes it to work overtime.

Things like alcohol and processed food we know aren't the best for us. But much of the livers extra workload comes from taking things we don't even realize. Chemicals in our water or on our foods cause the liver to work double time just to keep up!

Which is why, every so often I like to give my liver a little love. A detox of sorts (another word I HATE!). This doesn't mean I'm rocking a juice cleanse for fourteen days but it does mean that I'm giving my liver (and kidneys) a bit of a break from their workload.

For me, January is a great time to do this because truthfully I drink enough over Christmas that taking a break from alcohol isn't hard at the start of the year. HA!

Below are a few of the things I'm rocking for the next four weeks to give my liver a bit of love.

Omitting Alcohol & Coffee

As I already said, alcohol I can do but coffee. Coffee definitely makes me tear up a bit! But it's alright. It's only four weeks. And the less work my liver has to do the better! This way it can relax, recharge and get ready to stay on top of everything!

No processed sugars

This one isn't actually huge for me as I removed most of these a long time ago. I keep in both dates and maple syrup so again, it doesn't really affect me too much.

No deli meats

I love deli meat. But I can't deny that it does have a rather high content of nitrates. And since that would be one more thing for my liver to process they're gone for the month.

No dairy

This isn't completely a liver thing. I find that dairy tends to alter hormones ever so slightly and I've had headaches lately. Thus, I figure this would be a good month to remove it along with everything else. This way I give my body a chance to just get back to baseline.

Light on the meat

This is a hard one for me as I love meat. However, it does take a lot to breakdown and process so for the next month my meat intake will be a bit lower. Still present just lower.

So if I'm removing all this stuff, what the hell am I eating?

Truthfully, the same thing I always eat: real, whole food! I tend to stick to a more un processed diet anyways so this isn't a huge challenge for me (though I do fall prey to snacking). A few things that I'll be bumping up this month are:

Beets.. yum!

Loose leaf green tea

Dandelion tea

Beets (I LOVE beets so yay!)

Lots of leafy greens

That's pretty much it, everything else in my regular diet will remain the same so for me, it's not too big a challenge. And, it's only four weeks :P

This definitely isn't something you need to adhere to all the time (Jesus I'd die without coffee!) but it is good to give your liver a bit of a break now and again. I promise your body will thank you and function much more optimally. Digestion alone tends to see the biggest benefits.

What about you, have you ever given your liver some love??

 5 Best Valentine's Day Gifts for Her 2017 tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-19:988554:BlogPost:1753519 2017-01-19T16:00:00.000Z Clare Abner http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ClareAbner
Sure, you could go the chocolate and flowers route this Valentine's Day. Why you're not trying something a little more exciting? If you're doing nothing special for her then how can you make her feel special? You need to make a significant impact this year so get ready to find the best valentine day gifts for your girlfriend. We're going to share the perfect list of …

Sure, you could go the chocolate and flowers route this Valentine's Day. Why you're not trying something a little more exciting? If you're doing nothing special for her then how can you make her feel special? You need to make a significant impact this year so get ready to find the best valentine day gifts for your girlfriend. We're going to share the perfect list of valentine gifts ideas that will surprisingly make your day. From clothing and jewelry to chocolates and fashion accessories, here are five tips that will give you a romantic hero this Valentine's Day.

Designer's Clothes

Girls love to wear dressy clothes according to the current fashionable trend. They try everything right from Tops, Skirts, Western wear, and Ball Gown Wear, etc. you can go for designer's clothing and make her feel great. You can gift your girlfriend or wife a nice dress or a one piece she will definitely love to wear it. At the same time, you can gift her a Fur type jacket or trench coat. Girls like to pair it up with a jean or the dress. Chelsea collar type, Asymmetrical Neck type, one shoulder gown, Clutch coat clothing and Halter neck type also you can gift.

Personalized Gift

Why don't you go for some personalized gifts? This is the best way to express your feelings in your own style. If you that she loves to wear a t-shirt then print your name with a beautiful quotation and send her for an interesting reaction. Your girlfriend must love to wear jewelry because this is the most expensive fashionable accessory that she can't skip. Personalization Mall makes your way easier for personalized jewelry. Whether you want to gift her a ring, necklace or brackets just pick up your desired design from Personalization Mall and purchase is with Personalization Mall coupons to save more. You can also take advantage of some most recent discount offers available at their store.

Fashion Accessories

Can you imagine your life without gadgets and bikes? No, it's hardly possible you say right likewise for a girl it's impossible for her without fashion accessories. Well, what type of accessories are these! There are many kinds to choose from. Whether you gift her a watch with a heart shaped or buy a brand new handbag, she will love to have all these. You can also choose clutches, sling bags or latest tote. Even you can gift her junk jewelry it will always be valuable for her. Junk jewelry in the form of neck piece or a Bracelet implanted with beads or some stones. Even choosing an elegant sunglasses for her also an excellent choice. Girls without these all things never step out anywhere. So it will definitely make an impact on her.

Goodies/ Chocolates

Who doesn't like Chocolates? Right from a kid to grown up's everyone loves chocolates. And girls are still like a child from their heart; even they go crazy over chocolates. There is not a single chocolate flavor which a girl never loves so you can gift regardless of any flavor. Now in the market, you will get chocolates with the loving messages hidden in them you can go for it. The best place from where you can easily get your desired choice is Godiva online store. Godiva has got the right Valentine's collection available at their store. You can even get 15% off on your purchase via Godiva coupons and discount offers. So whether you want to gift her a chocolate gift box or a gift basket set, go for it and make her feel special. Every girl will love and adore it.

Photo-wallpaper

It's the latest trend catching up – as said by happy couples. But give a thought in past days how you used to click and keep safe your photos of your loved ones. And later used to put it in the frame but now the time has changed the process, newer concept photo wallpaper has been found. Take her random snaps, those blushing picture, angry look; naughty type picture or any picture which you feel is cute and adorable. And finally take a printout of larger size and paste it behind your loved one's bedroom wall. It will definitely look different and superb.
 Tips from an Avid Cruiser - How to pick the Right Stateroom When Cruising tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2017-01-19:988554:BlogPost:1753517 2017-01-19T15:44:50.000Z Rachel barry http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Rachelbarry
You did it, you have decided to take a cruise vacation. The cruise line is selected, and you know where you will be sailing to and from where. Excitement is running through your veins and your heart is pumping and you ask yourself, "What's next? What stateroom should we pick?". Do you go all out and get a suite or because of funds do you settle for an inside stateroom? While the actual room type matters it also matters where on the ship your room is located. Here are my thoughts on what you…

You did it, you have decided to take a cruise vacation. The cruise line is selected, and you know where you will be sailing to and from where. Excitement is running through your veins and your heart is pumping and you ask yourself, "What's next? What stateroom should we pick?". Do you go all out and get a suite or because of funds do you settle for an inside stateroom? While the actual room type matters it also matters where on the ship your room is located. Here are my thoughts on what you should be thinking about when picking the right stateroom for your cruise vacation.

Stateroom type/category: There are many stateroom types/categories. You have your interior stateroom, ocean view stateroom, balcony, and suite. Then you have different categories of each. These categories are based on size and location. (Usually labeled by letters in the alphabet.) How to pick the right one for your vacation though?

Interior Stateroom: Well if you are cruising on a budget interior staterooms are usually cheaper. In these staterooms, there is no window. If you get claustrophobic an interior stateroom may not be best. From experience, you will need to keep an alarm set for wake ups because there is no light. (It will become hard for your body to tell what time it is. There are newer cruise ships, like Royal Caribbean Anthem of the Seas, that offer large flat screen TV's in interior staterooms that act as a window. These TV's will broadcast sunrise and sunset.) Interior staterooms are usually made for up to 4 guests and can range in sq. ft. size. (Some cruise lines have interior state rooms specifically for the lone cruiser, and these will be on the much smaller size and price.)

Ocean view Stateroom: Ocean view Staterooms are good if you want to get some natural light into your cabin. You will feel less claustrophobic in an ocean view stateroom. The only downside is that some ocean view staterooms have smaller port holes and obstructed views. The rooms are slightly larger than the interior staterooms, but are still usually sized to fit up to 4 guests. (Personally, I do not prefer ocean view staterooms. The main reason for this is due to the fact that you cannot open the window and depending on what deck you are on your window might be at sea level. Which if you get sea-sick or are afraid of water to any point it may not be a big help. Yes, people who are afraid of water do cruise. Haha!)

Balcony Stateroom: If you want more room to move around in then a balcony stateroom is a nice choice. (Of all the staterooms I have stayed in I much prefer a balcony stateroom.) A balcony stateroom, to me, adds a little more vacation to your cruise vacation. Don't want to be bothered by other cruise guests when you are working on your tan or eating? Then sit out on your balcony. They are larger in sq. ft. but still most are designed for only up to 4 guests per stateroom. Balcony rooms can also sometimes be double the cost of an interior stateroom, but I do recommend you cruise at least once in a balcony stateroom.

Suite Stateroom: If you would like to cruise at the height of luxury than a suite is for you. Suites are the largest in sq. ft. and also come with a private balcony. You may also get many other perks for staying in a suite such as, concierge service, priority boarding, priority tendering, and a bathtub just to name a few. Occupancy is still up to 4 guest in most suites, but some are only up to 3 guests. The price of a suite can be twice the cost of a balcony room.

Location, Location, Location: Now that you know a little more about the types of different staterooms you will want to watch out for where your stateroom is located on the ship. If you get sea sick you might want to consider choosing a cabin on the lower decks. (The lower you are in the ship the less rocking you will feel.) If you get claustrophobic you might want to consider a higher deck. Don't want to have to go far to get off the ship at your ports? Check to see from what deck the ship you are on usually tenders from. (On all of the cruises I have been on we would leave the ship from the lower decks.) Beware of booking a stateroom directly right next to an elevator, or right under a restaurant. While it is nice to be right next to an elevator, especially if you have children, the noise can sometimes get loud, and if you are under a restaurant you may hear the staff working through the night. Compromise and book near, but not right next to, any large areas where people gather. Also, consider your view. If you want to have a better view of your destination when you are arriving book more towards the bow of the ship. If you want a chance to wave goodbye and take in the scenery one last time when you are leaving, then the stern of the ship is for you.

Upgrades: While upgrades can be amazing especially if you weren't expecting it sometimes they are not for the better. If you are offered an upgrade, make sure to look at the type of room and its location compared to your current stateroom. You might find that your upgrade is not in the best location compared to your current stateroom. Or you booked a balcony stateroom and get upgraded to a larger balcony stateroom, but the new upgraded stateroom has an obstructed view balcony.

So, research and choose wisely my cruising friends, Happy Cruising!

Originally posted on 1/18/2017 you can view it here


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U.S. Women's Sitting Team Holds its Own Against China
B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 18, 2007) - The U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team came away from its three-match exhibition tournament against China with positive feelings even though it won just one set against the world's top-ranked sitting volleyball team.
The matches were played Dec. 4-6 at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, which is the home of both the U.S. women's and men's sitting volleyball teams. In two of the matches, the two teams played five sets, despite China winning the first three.
"Every other time we've played them, we would come close in one game and get smoked in the rest," said U.S. Women's Sitting Team Head Coach Mike Hulett. "This time, we were very competitive throughout all three matches."
Hulett said blocking was a strong point for the team. In the final match, which was a three-set U.S. loss (18-25, 26-28, 14-25) the U.S. Sitting Women averaged 3.2 blocks per set.
However, serving errors were especially frustrating for the team.
"We've got to stop missing serves so that our block can perform," Hulett said.
Lora Webster (Cave Creek, Ill.) had four solo blocks and seven block assists. Allison Aldrich (Schuyler, Neb.) had three solo blocks and seven block assists.
"Everybody got some good opportunities to play against the No. 1 team in the world," Hulett said. "I call it a really good checkpoint."
U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team Roster
Allison Aldrich (Schuyler, Neb.)
Heather Erickson (Fayetteville, N.C.)
Alex Gouldie (St. Paul, Neb.)
Katie Holloway (Lake Stevens, Wash.)
SuGui Kriss (Ravena, N.Y.)
Kendra Lancaster (Sheridan, Ind.)
Brenda Maymon (Sellersberg, Ind.)
Gina McWilliams (The Colony, Texas)
Nichole Millage (Champaign, Ill.)
Kari Miller (Washington D.C.)
Tatiana Rivera Torres (Bayamon, Puerto Rico)
Lora Webster (Cave Creek, Ill.)
Head Coach: Mike Hulett (Des Plaines, Ill.)
Assistant Coach: Denise Van De Walle (Bowling Green, Ohio)


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Hayley from Paramore wrote a diary from The Warped Tour for Paper Magazine. Click HERE to read it!
The six shows we played on the Warped Tour this summer were happily welcome by my near insanity and healthier-than-usual vocal cords. It was to be my summer mini-vacation; like Gulf Shores for the weekend with my family when I was a little girl. The only reason I can say this about Warped now, is because six years ago when we first took on the Warped Tour, we traveled in a 12-passenger van, set up our tent at 7 a.m., wrote out flyers and only ate PB&J's. It was hard, sweaty work and it always paid off when more than a handful of people would come to watch us play in the folded out side of a pink box-truck. Fast forward to now and we've become regulars on the tour... we even get to eat at catering."


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22.5 Weber Performer with that Kettle Pizza insert using lump and wood chunks. With a couple small adaptations I think this thing can fly. A good option for vs 4 grand for a WFO. May still get one of those too sometime but was going to get the charcoal grill anyway so figured what the hell, give it a try.Jon
DIY fuss??!! But thats the fun part!
Just read on an earlier post here that someone is worried about melting aluminum when it's shielding a pizza stone. That's a joke, right? Is anyone really cooking pizza at over 1200 F? http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/melting-temperature-metals-d_860.html
Actually, we're not kidding, and it is a valid concern. One of the members here put in an aluminum piece as a deflector in his LBE. The flame hits that directly. It melted and ran out the bottom of the LBE, congealing into nuggets on the patio. He was really lucky to not get it on his foot, or step on it while it was hot.So keeping aluminum out of direct flame is kind of a no-brainer.
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Avant-garde Victorian style frizzy hairdo
What would have been a severely dated, regal, and otherwise boring hairstyle is rescued by an avant-garde approach to the Victorian look. Long, straight ash-blonde hair is sectioned into three, with the top one combed up into a bouffant roughly the same height as the length of the face. The two other sections hang in two outsized loops at either side of the head, mimicking and balancing out the size of the bouffant. Streaks of lighter blonde run through the combed structures. Various random strands are then pulled out of the three sections and sprayed in frozen disarray above and around the face.


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Here's how RW members rated this race (476 votes).
In short: Challenging but great fun!!In full: It was great to run this race in such glorious weather - last year, the Marlow 1/2 was my first half marathon in exceptionally wet weather and I'm pleased I wasn't put off doing it again! Organisation was slick, Marshalls and other runners were all friendly and once again a great T-Shirt (Although I agree with the comment about stating T-shirt size on the race application). This is definately my favourite race and I'd recommend it to everyone - this year I dragged round my friend on her first 1/2 and she's hooked! Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: The weather made the race an absulute winner. Well done for the organisation and brilliant fast finish.Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: hilly, challenging but worth itIn full: Very challenging course and seeing as we started on a hill i found the first few miles hard but all in all a great scenic run with really quiet roads, excellent marshals and drink stations and good car parkingDate of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Great event - thanks to all involvedIn full: Challenging course, with some great climbs you don't get on many standard 1/2M town centre courses. Great support from the locals and officials on the course, much better than Windsor. Could we have a medal next year, rather than the highlighter pen?Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Great organisation, lovely scenery, will definitely be back next year.Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Beautiful hilly course, good organisation and a glorious day to boot. Only minor criticism is the narrow road at the start which means getting in the right position before the start is important.Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: An awesome eventIn full: The weather was beautiful. the marshals were very supportive. The organsisation was good (I have neer seen so many signs to say where to go!) and I really enjoyed it. The hills were a challenge, but that we knew!The goody bag was good - a huge improvement on some of the races I have run recently! Thoroughly enjoyable!Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Tough but not a killer - definitely poor goody bagIn full: Enjoyed it and it wasn't quite as scary as I'd feared. Wasn't impressed with walking to the start line though, or the fact that there was no medal and getting out of the car park at the end was a nightmare. Generally enjoyed it but it was let down a but by the little things. Some tough hills but nowhere as hard as I'd feared reading some of the reviews. Would still do it again as it's local but wouldn't travel a million miles for itDate of review: November 5, 2006
In short: Picturesque and challenging with a t-shirt that might just fit my 8year old nephew...Date of review: November 5, 2006
In short: A wonderful race despite being tough.In full: I really enjoyed this race. Slow runners should not be put off by the hills on this course as although they are tough there is a generous 3 hour time limit. I'm a consistently slow plodder always at the back of the field but the marshalls were great and I wasn't alone in being slow. The last mile downhill is great too.Date of review: November 5, 2006
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Student Field Trips
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library has school field trip grants available to our visiting private and public school systems. Click here for a link to the field trip application form. Grants amounts cover the cost of the bus and range from $60-100. The Round Up for Education Program funds these grants.
Round Up for Education
Thanks to a generous grant, The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library has created the Field Trip Grant to pay the cost of bus transportation ($60 -$100) for public and private school field trips. Please answer the following questions and tell us why your school should be chosen to receive a grant.
- How would a field trip to The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library support your teaching objectives?
- What specific benefits do you see for your students?
- What benefits do you identify for future lessons in the classroom?
You may mail your document to WWPL, PO Box 24, Staunton, VA 24401 or email to email@example.com
Plan a unique learning experience for your class when you select one of our school programs designed for grades K-8. We offer two highly interactive and fun programs, both of which include a learning activities packet, an on-site guided tour of Woodrow Wilson's birthplace, and group activities in the Woodrow Wilson Museum and Education Center.
All programs have been organized to reach a wide range of ability levels and meet current Virginia Standards of Learning. Total tour and activity time is two hours.
Program fee is $5.00/student.
There is no fee for teachers
Other adult chaperones are charged $8.00/adult chaperone.
Classes tour the Greek Revival Manse, birthplace of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States. Tours are planned with the classroom teacher to reinforce individual learning goals. Tours are conducted by guides specifically trained to work with school-age children and are in small groups, to encourage student participation in a question and discover process. Guided tours of the Manse are designed to complement a selected program theme, either Journey Into History or Professor, President, Peacemaker.
Journey Into History
This popular program uses artifacts, toys, and clothing to teach students about lifestyles of the 1850s, the period when Woodrow Wilson was a young child. Students are given the opportunity to dress in reproduction clothing, play games enjoyed by the Wilson children—all in a period Victorian parlor! Students also experience a recreated 19th century schoolroom where they practice penmanship, using old-fashioned pen and ink.
Journey into History supports the following Virginia Standards of Learning for history and social science: K.1b; K.2; K.3; K.4b; K.6; K.7b; K.8a,c,d,e,g; K.9; 1.1; 1.3; 1.4c,d; 1.6; 1.7; 1.10a,b,d; 1.11a; 1.12c; 2.3; 2.7; 2.8; 2.10a,d; 2.12b; 3.1; 3.8; 3.11c,d; 3.12; VS.1a,b,c,d,e,f,h,i; VS.2a,b; VS.4b,d; VS.7c; VS.8c; VS.9a,b; USI.a,b,c,e,h; USII.1a,b,c,d,e,f,h; USII.4d,e; USII.5c.
Professor, President, Peacemaker
Primary source material such as artifacts, letters, and photographs are used to reveal Wilson's achievements as an academic, statesman, and world leader. The Professor segment utilizes a scrapbook to illustrate Wilson's years as an educator, the President portion engages students in a scavenger hunt to discover facts about Wilson's presidency, and the Peacemaker activity incorporates original objects to teach students about World War I and Wilson's goal to achieve world peace.
Professor, President, Peacemaker supports the following Virginia Standards of Learning for history and social science: USI a.b,c,e,h; USII.1a,b,c,d,e,f,h; USII.4d,e; USII.5c; CE.1a,c,e, h; VUS.9b
"Over There...Over Here": The Great War
History comes alive with an authentic World War I trunk filled with artifacts and primary resources that tell the story of The Great War. Using letters, propaganda, photographs, and a soldier's uniform and kit, students learn about life both in the trenches and on the home front. An on-site visit includes a tour of the exciting trench exhibit, World War I: The "Doughboy" War.
The Great War supports the following Virginia Standards of Learning for history and social science: USII.1a,b,c,d,e,f,h; USII.4d,e; USII.5c; WHII.10a,b; WHII.11a
Take home a memento of your visit to Woodrow Wilson's Presidential Library. The President's Shop offers a variety of conveniently packaged gift bags ranging in price from $2.00 to $15.00. Request a list of gift bags from the Museum Educator. Orders must be placed ten days prior to your visit. Excellent resource materials available for teachers and parents, too. Ask for details.
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Paul McCartney�s campaign to make one day a week meat-free.
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New beginning for Keene firehouse
KEENE – Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, state Sen. Betty Little and state Assemblyman Dan Stec joined locals here Saturday to formally open a new firehouse.
The year before last, Tropical Storm Irene ripped Keene's firehouse in half. Much of the firefighters' gear was lost to a raging Gulf Brook that swept away the building, along with several homes and barns, and also flooded businesses, destroyed bridges, downed trees and rolled up large sections of routes 73 and 86. As the silt-laden waters receded, they left lawns covered with boulders, mud, tree limbs and debris.
Eighteen months later, there was a brand-new, state-of-art firehouse, relocated to higher ground. The trucks stood outside, waiting for the ribbon to be cut so they could be brought in. That ribbon-cutting took place Saturday.
During those 18 months, a fire district referendum had been passed, a design that met stringent state guidelines for emergency facilities had been approved, bids had been secured, and nearly $2.8 million has been raised through insurance, capital reserve funds, a $500,000 bond, contributions, and state and federal grants.
Last August, with construction about to begin, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced its withdrawal of $340,000 of the original $680,000 in funding pledged for the project. The loss represented more than a financial setback: Original construction bids would expire, construction schedules would be set back by half a year, and overall costs would increase.
But Cuomo stepped in to allot Essex County $640,000 in state grants to cover the loss in FEMA funding and $300,000 to reimburse the Keene Fire District for the cost of acquiring land for a new station. Since then, the state contributed $185,200 in Community Block Grant funding, for a grand total of $825,200.
Alan Carey and Jody Whitney were the fire district's two point people working with the architects, lawyers, state agencies and other officials, negotiating all aspects of the building design right down to outlet placement, paint colors and landscaping.
"They said they were going to start a fire department and needed some men, so I joined," said Chuck Surhoff, an honorary member of the Keene Fire Department and one of two remaining charter firefighters who founded it 56 years ago. "When we started, we had an old Model T and some brooms and rakes for equipment. There has been a lot of progress and so many good guys volunteering over the years. The new building is terrific!"
"I volunteered an average of 20 to 30 hours a week – if not more, some weeks 50 hours," said Carey, a past fire chief, now safety officer and fire district chair of the board, but always first and foremost a firefighter – according to him. "It was quite an education. Not all government agencies are as easy to deal with as ours. I learned a great deal about building construction, code requirements and many other details that I had not been aware of."
"This is a tremendous facility," said Essex County Sherriff Richard Cutting. "Anytime there's an incident, firefighters are the first to respond; they leave their own homes and families to help their neighbors. This facility provides them with a base and resources they need to help support their community."
"The governor has been our steadfast ally," town Supervisor Bill Ferebee said. "He and his team have gone above and beyond to help us rebuild. This represents his fifth visit to Keene. He first came to assess the damage, returned to lead a statewide volunteer initiative, announced the opening of Route 73 months ahead of schedule, brought us funding to rebuild, and he's here today to open this firehouse."
"The state government has responded very well," Stec said. "We are all working cooperatively. That's the message the governor wants to deliver; it's the message you should expect from every one of us elected officials."
"It is a great firehouse, very appropriate, very well done and very well located," Little said. "It will serve this community for many decades to come.
"The governor has stepped up to the plate for the North Country several times. We would not be standing here in this lovely building if the governor had not come through. When you have a governor that loves the North Country as much as he does, that's the key."
"This is a great facility," Owens said. "We on the state and federal level were able to put together the funding, and the community was able to contribute the hard work. When I look around, I see the results of a great deal of cooperation."
"This is a bigger, better and stronger firehouse than before," Cuomo said. "We can't always pick the tests we go through in life. Watching this community rise to the occasion is an inspiration to me; I can't tell you how proud I am to be here and a New Yorker. After Irene, we were hit by Hurricane Sandy. It seems as if every month we are given a new test. Often when things are at their worst, people are at their best.
"I believe one of the huge challenges for this state is extreme weather going forward. We are having more extreme weather than I've ever seen. The oceans are warming. We know that's creating extreme weather. We know it firsthand because we are dealing with it in this state. Hurricane Sandy, Irene, Lee – it just goes on and on. It's a never-ending continuum of extreme weather. It's something we have to prepare for; it's going to happen again. We are having once-in-a-hundred-year storms every three years now. The fact is, we have extreme weather patterns. We are having more storms more often, and they are more severe. That's a reality. We have to be prepared for it.
"Someone asked me, 'How is the community different? How is Keene different? This may sound funny, but I think Keene is the better for what we all went through. We are in a new, shiny firehouse that's better than the old firehouse – in some ways that's just a metaphor. It was very painful, what we went through. It was difficult. Tears were shed, a lot of toil, a lot of hardship, but you saw people come together. You saw the resilience of the human spirit. You saw a meaning of community, a tightening of community. I believe that the community is tighter today than it was before this storm. If there was a silver lining to Irene and Lee, it made communities like Keene stronger and more vibrant."