Buy Books by American Authors

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Suddenly, it occurred to me… I have all of the Harry Potter books. What is wrong with me – none are written by an American Author. I am an American, you know. J.K. Rowling is from the UK and probably richer than the Queen of England. This is CRAZY! Not to knock J.K. Rowling’s writing gift and not to sound prejudice but Americans who purchases children books need to purchase books written, sold and published by Americans.

We need to keep our US dollars here to help build our economy! We need to get our kids back to reading books written by American authors. And there are many out there.

With so many children’s fantasy books on magic, it is amazing that only one novel continued to be search for on the internet. And of course, we all know its J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. We have the sequel novels, the dictionary, forums, blogs and fan clubs – all just for this collection. In a way… well, at least to me…its kind of one-sided, as well as unfair, to American authors; as there are many American authors with excellent books in this genre.

One such book is a trilogy I accidentally discovered on Amazon, Nandi & the Renewal of Serenity by a new author V.C. Stone. And no we are not the same. My kids read it and loved it! Why not buy from a new author? I mean wasn’t J.K. Rowling a new author when she started. This novel is an excellent read for kids.

Lets help America a little bit. Buy books by American authors!

I am just a southern gal who is proud to be an American. To all the American parents out there for the next three years buy books by American authors!

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Originally posted 2010-09-26 21:24:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Cloth Diapers

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jimmy Sturo

There are a wide variety of diapers available. However, although there are a variety, they can be categorized into two basic types — disposable and cloth diapers.

Parents opt for cloth diapers primarily to cut down on costs. Bringing up a baby can be a financially draining affair for many average American parents. Cotton diapers are less expensive, because they can be reused. They are usually manufactured to sustain heavy washing and are thought to be a bit better for a newborn’s tender skin. However, using cloth diapers may prove to be extremely time consuming. There is the wonderful choice of opting for diaper services that are widely available across the USA. These services clean used diapers and deliver them. Thus, a lot of time, that would have otherwise gone into diaper-cleaning may be used for better purposes.

Disposable diapers usually cause diaper rash more easily than cotton. Parents wanting to avoid rashes often use cloth diapers that are considered more hygienic for the baby’s skin. However, quite a few disposable diaper manufacturers provide dry cover sheets on their diapers that keep the skin dry and protect from diaper rash.

Parents are becoming increasingly conscious of the environment these days, and for this reason, choose to use cloth diapers. It has been said that disposable diapers take up a lot of space in a world that is desperately short of it. Disposable diapers may even become a severe air pollutant if not disposed off properly. Disposable diaper manufacturers refute this claiming that disposable diapers are far more convenient than cloth ones and are no environmental threat at all.

Cloth diapers are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. These days one may come across pre-folded ones(extra thick in order to provide the maximum possible saturation), flat cloth diapers(less expensive and dry quickly), contour- shaped diapers(very user friendly and custom made), all-in one diapers(as good as disposable ones with Velcro fasteners) and a host of others. Traditional cloth diapers require diaper pins for fastening(never use over-sized pins as they may harm the baby).

Cleaning cloth diapers is a very important matter because it is detrimental to the baby’s health and to the durability of the diapers. Some prefer soaking the diapers overnight in water and baking soda or vinegar to remove odor. Washing may be done without soaking but should always be done separate from other laundry. A mild detergent should always be used, and washing should be in hot and cold water alternatively. While soaking, some prefer using antiseptics and anti- bacterial solutions to make the process more hygienic. Even if parents are looking for lesser expense, hygiene and health should never be compromised. Drying should also be done with utmost care. If using a machine dryer, maximum heat should be used. Drying diapers in the sun is also a very good idea, since sunrays are traditionally known to kill germs. Bleaching should be avoided under all circumstances, since it spoils the diaper and may also affect the baby. While traveling, cloth diapers should be carried in separate airtight bags that can also be used for soiled diapers.

Whatever the case, the primary concern for parents should always be the health of their child. Purchasing the right diaper should ideally depend on the comfort of the baby and not on the spending habits of the parents.

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The Kids’ Book Club Book

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School is nearly out, and parents everywhere are beginning to wonder what the heck to do with the summer looming before them. Here’s an idea: Start a kids’ book club. As it happens, I know just where to send you for information on how to do it. :)

Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp have taken the concept from their first book, “The Book Club Cookbook,” and gone nuts with it in “The Kids’ Book Club Book,” creating what will probably always stand as the definitive book on organizing a kids’ reading club. It covers the how-tos of starting a book club for children, ways to spice up meetings, and includes lists of suggested books for certain age groups.

Then they take these ideas and show you exactly what they’re talking about, taking a suggested book and breaking it down for you. A timid book club organizer could take this book and work with it for a good chunk of time without having to come up with a single original idea. By the time he finished, he’d be a pro and wouldn’t have any trouble continuing on his own.

Example: The break-down of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”:

  • A brief synopsis of the book.
  • A couple of pages of “tidbits” on author Roald Dahl, including biographical notes and a discussion of racism in the original depiction of the Oompa-Loompas.
  • A recipe for Wonka’s Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight, a recipe created by Dahl himself with his wife, Felicity (with a warning that it’s extremely sweet).
  • A “candy inventing” activity.
  • A candy bar guessing game.
  • Discussion questions for the kids.
  • Sadly, no ideas on how adults can cope with a book club full of kids hopped up on sugar. Luckily, it’s a rare book that has this much candy in it!

Gelman and Levy Krupp interviewed something like 500 kids’ book clubs around the country, and it shows. This book is PACKED with book ideas, activities, recipes, discussion questions and more. I can’t imagine a homeschool group, especially, that wouldn’t get a great deal out of it.

Lynn Siprelle is the editor of The New Homemaker (http://www.thenewhomemaker.com)–a secular source of news and support for stay-at-home parents and caregivers since 1999. The New Homemaker covers parenting, homeschooling, elder care, managing money, home cooking, healthy living, crafts and more, and hosts one of the most caring, supportive and FUN communities on the Internet. Come join the conversation!

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Cloth VS Disposable – Which Are the Best Diapers?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Beverly Sugarman

When making the decision on whether you wish to use cloth diapers or the disposable version, new mothers may be confused as to which type is the better choice. Getting some of the basic facts may help you to make the decision that is best for you and your baby.

Diaper rash is the greatest concern for most parents in choosing the right diaper. There are many things that can cause diaper rash. Lack of air circulation as well prolonged wetness against the skin can cause skin irritation. This irritation is the result of bacteria forming ammonia that will interact with urine that is left sitting against the skin and can lead to the growth of microbes. This form of diaper rash is found in both cloth and disposable diapers.

Some infants also may develop allergies to certain soaps, dyes, and chemicals that can lead to diaper rash. This form of diaper rash is found mainly in babies that wear disposable diapers. Concerns with the chemicals sodium polyacrylate (absorbent gel) and dioxin (a result of bleaching paper), and the various dyes used in the making of disposable diapers has caused the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) to become involved in various studies being done in connection with disposable diapers. The EPA has linked sodium polyacrylate to toxic shock syndrome while some dyes and dioxins can lead to central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. The FDA has received complaints of headaches, dizziness, and rashes being caused by the fragrances found in some disposable diapers.

The United States Consumer Protection Agency has also had a variety of problems reported to them that are directly related to disposable diaper use. Chemical burns as well as noxious odors have been reported as being emitted from certain diaper brands. Other complaints deal with the baby tearing plastic pieces off the diaper and placing them in their mouth or nose. Children have also choked by swallowing tab papers and linings. There have also been reports of the plastic melting on the baby’s skin and the baby’s skin being stained with ink.

The Journal of Pediatrics has reported that 54% of one-month-old infants using disposable diapers had rashes, with 16% of these being severe cases. In an independent study by a leading diaper manufacturer, diaper rash increased from 7.1% to 61% when the use of disposable diapers was increased.

The cost of cloth diapers as opposed to the disposable type is slightly smaller, though not as much as you would think. The maximum cost of disposable diapers is estimated at $80 per month, while the cost of cloth diapers is $60 per month.

The convenience of using disposable diapers used to be greater than when using cloth diapers. That is not the case today. Many cloth diapers come with Velcro tabs so the use of large safety pins has been eliminated. These diapers are also made with several layers of lining to keep your baby drier for a longer period of time.

The choice of which diaper to use is totally up to you. While your baby may do fine with disposable diapers, you have the comfort of knowing that cloth diapers are a healthier and less expensive alternative.

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Originally posted 2009-08-28 22:53:04. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Getting Started With Cloth Diapers

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Beth Eckert

To get started cloth diapering, you will need a few basic things. First you will need to decide which type of diaper you want to use. Read our article on how to choose the right diaper for you here if you haven’t decided. Once you figure that out, you will need to make sure you have either a diaper pail or a wet bag to store your dirty diapers in. A large lided plastic trash can with a liner will work perfectly for a diaper pail. Or you can find a variety of hanging wet bags. Then you will need to stock up on wipes and wipe solution. Lastly, you will need to determine what kind of laundry detergent you want to wash your diapers with.

How Many Do I Need?

How many diapers you need will depend on three important factors. What kind of diapers you are using, the age of your child, and how often you wash. Here is a general idea of what you will need based on a three day wash cycle.

Newborn to 6 months

* 30 – 36 diapers

* 2 – 3 dozen cloth wipes

* 6 – 8 covers

* 12 – 15 doublers for naps or more for heavy wetters

* 2 -3 Snappi fasteners (if needed)

* 30 – 36 pocket inserts (if needed)

6 to 12 Months

* 24 – 30 diapers

* 2 – 3 dozen cloth wipes

* 4 – 6 covers

* 6 – 9 doublers for naps or more for heavy wetters

* 2 -3 Snappi fasteners (if needed)

* 24 – 30 pocket inserts (if needed)

12 – 24+ Months

* 18 – 24 diapers

* 2 – 3 dozen cloth wipes

* 3 – 4 covers

* 3 – 6 doublers for naps or more for heavy wetters

* 2 – 3 Snappi fasteners (if needed)

* 18 – 24 pocket inserts (if needed)

For Night-time

* 3 pockets with inserts, or

* 3 “night-time” fitteds, or

* 3 prefolds with doublers and

* 1 -2 wool covers, or

* 1 -3 PUL or fleece covers

How Much Will It Cost?

The cost of using cloth diapers varies from person to person. You can spend as little as you need, or you can spend alot. If you are on a tight budget, there are many ways to make your own diapers. You can sew diapers yourself using items from around your house such as t-shirts, or you can buy your own materials. Another inexpensive way is to use Chinese or Indian Prefolds. Prefolds usually cost around $2 each, so you could spend $30 for a stash of two dozen. Add in your covers and Snappi’s and you have a complete stash for under $80.

Of course if you have more allowance in your budget, and you want to go with fitteds or pockets, you can still build a nice stash without breaking the bank. For around $400, you can get about two dozen mid-priced fitteds and some covers. For about the same price, you can get two dozen pocket diapers.

Just think of it this way – even though it seems like you are spending alot of money on diapers, this is still less than half the cost of what you would spend if you used disposables. Compared to the price of using disposables, if you spend $400 on diapers and covers, you will break even in less than a year. When you put it that way, you are actually saving alot of money.

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Originally posted 2009-08-28 22:55:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Gift Exchange

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Brad

If you hadn’t noticed it is Christmas time again and gifts are on the mind of people all across the world, including England and this post is geared towards our British readers.  You can save buckets of money with this site.  Shop and compare prices on Christmas gifts for the entire family.  Some of these fine merchants will ship gift wrapped worldwide so try and remember your favorite blogger and who turned you on to this site.  Also remember that while I might not mind getting my Christmas gift until well after the Epiphany there are those that might so think about your shipping methods and mind your dates.  If young kids are part of your life then so are toys.  You can even search out a new laptop for your favorite tech head.  I honestly wouldn’t object if you bought me one too.

As a quick note to our British and European readers we are actively seeking guest bloggers to give a different perspective.  Please contact us if you are parent with newborns or school age kids.

Originally posted 2008-11-27 07:32:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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News Company

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Brad

News Company is a blog that makes a go at presenting the news in summary.  I wasn’t sure what to expect when I found my way to a blogspot blog trying to do the news, but was pleasantly surprised.  This is some of the oddest news I have seen in a while and frankly odd is much better than the continually sucky news that says the economy is going to crap out worse than we thought.  Personally, I would  like to see and economy news story that says the government is going to go to Las Vegas and play the craps table with sevenhundred billion dollars.  It seems less risky than giving it to irresponsible companies.  Personally I would much prefer them give every adult a government checking account with one million dollars in it and a year to spend it.  This would certainly give the economy the boost it needs, help us back to being a nation where only one parent has to work full time, and give let the consumers decide who sinks and swims in the financial markets.

Here are just a few of the latest headlines from United States news UFO Appears over Sacramento.  In health news we find man loses penis in prison and gains $300,000.00 to me this seems more like and economy news story.

Originally posted 2008-11-26 10:58:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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