Archive for July, 2010

Jul 20

Now There’s Apps for Mom

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

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There are so many things to do and so little time in the life of a busy mom. Many moms have found a multitude of ways that their smartphone can make life a little easier. In addition to helping them keep in touch, a smartphone can provide access to Android and iPhone apps that target moms.

Here are some of the top free smartphone apps for moms.

  • Healthy Recipes: Providing healthy meals for the family is a top priority for most moms. This app lets moms access over 190,000 recipes using a variety of search methods, along with information about calorie counts and fat content. The Healthy Recipes app is available is free in both the iTunes and Android app stores.
  • Days Until: Most moms are the keeper of the family calendar. This app provides a countdown for calendar events like birthdays, parties, holidays, vacations and school exams. It can also be used to keep track of goals and to-do list tasks.
  • Where Do Kids Eat Free Today: Eating out can be a great break for mom, and it’s even better when the kids get to eat for free. This app (which is also available at a website online) tracks restaurants with free and cheap meal deals for kids. The deals can be searched by geographic area and by day of the week.

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    Jul 05

    Creating a Green Nursery

    Monday, July 05th, 2010

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    Many parents don’t realized that the nursery can be one of the most toxic rooms in the house. Eager to provide their baby with a fresh, clean environment, most parents don’t realize that the new paint and furniture may be giving off toxic fumes. People Magazine recently published some tips from Constance Marie, co-star of the George Lopez show and recent new mother.

  • Paint – Use paint that’s free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds). VOCs give off toxic fumes that can remain in a newly painted from for up to a year.
       
  • Crib – Most new cribs are made from particle board, covered with varnish and if imported from overseas, treated with pesticides. Look for a varnish-free crib made from solid wood. Constance Marie recommends the Green Cradle for all types of organic products, including natural rubber crib mattresses.
       
  • Air Purifier – This will help eliminate many of the chemicals in indoor air. According to the EPA, the air indoors can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoors.


    • Babies spend a lot of time in their nurseries. If you interested keeping your baby free of toxins, the nursery is a great place to begin. Read more on the People Magazine website.

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