My Share: Baby Car Seat Cover Multi-Use Stretchy Breathable Canopy & Nursing Cover

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This cover is awesome! I just love how the material feels, breathable, stretchy, and soft. This isn’t one of those covers where you feel like your baby isn’t getting enough air. Had one of those and it was so thick I was afraid my daughter would not be getting enough oxygen. You don’t have to worry about that with this cover. Great bonus that it converts for breastfeeding and shopping cart…also love the laundry bag that was included!

Keep your baby happy and protected from the elements and strangers with this very light weight, versatile, stretchable, and breathable car seat cover. Imagine what it would feel like to nurse your baby comfortably in public? With this full 360-degree coverage cover, you can!

Help your baby relax while continuing to develop cognitive skills with our scientifically proven design to stimulate your baby`s brain while on the go! Rest assured that this baby car seat cover fits all the major infant car seat brands and is so versatile that it can be used as a Nursing Cover, Shopping Cart Cover & High Chair Cover.

If you are in the need for a car seat cover for your little one this is a sure bet to to fit your needs. I highly recommend it.

 

 

Make Your Bathroom Safe for Kids

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The fact is: children cannot look after themselves. Think back to your very own childhood – without a doubt, you can recall more than a couple of instances when you ended up hurt on account of your parents’ or guardians’ momentary lapse of attention. Of course, child injuries are impossible to completely avoid, but steps can be taken to keep them at bay. Now, bathroom is a part of any home that has a reputation for being dangerous for children, which is why you need to pay special attention here. We hope that this guide will help you in making your bathroom as safe as possible for the little ones.

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Okay, so the bathroom may not contain as much sharp things as the kitchen does, but these items are still a threat here. We’re talking razors, scissors, clippers, tweezers, you name it! Well, although simply keeping these items out of children’s reach goes without saying, kids have a way of being hell-bent on reaching what they want at the moment. This is why keeping sharp objects locked away inside a cabinet is just as important as having this cabinet placed beyond their reach. Additionally, pay attention to water glasses, mirrors and other items made from glass. Forget about glasses, get plastic cups instead, and, when it comes to mirrors, well, keep them safely locked away with sharp items.

Electricity

The concept of the invisible is extremely foreign to children (unless we’re talking imaginary friends) and electricity is among the top high-risk factors. Of course, you have been taught all about keeping your blow-drier away from the bathtub, but it’s important that you note that hair irons are equally dangerous near water. When it comes to the power outlets in the vicinity of your tub or sink, make sure that these are protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter and teach your children thoroughly about the rules of electricity.

The Toilet Lid Should Always Be Down

If there are toddlers in your home, the toilet lid should always be closed. Stumbling upon your kid casually sipping water from the toilet unfortunately isn’t the worst-case scenario here. Curious as they are uncoordinated, toddlers can easily lose their balance and dive into the toilet bowl. This scenario is even more worrying if you have plumbing issues, so make sure that you have your emergency plumber check for blocked drains whenever they make a visit! Finally, installing toilet locks is recommended.

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The fact that your boiler can electrocute you while in shower may or may not be a myth, but it is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to kids. Unfortunately, this isn’t the worst of it – your kid may turn the wrong faucet a tad too much while you’re not looking and they may end up with severe burns. The majority of boilers offer an option to set the heat to your preference, so you should aim at the ballpark of around 120 degrees max, just to be safe. Serious burns can occur in no more than three seconds after being exposed to hot water.

Never Leave the Kid Alone

Okay, so this might be applicable to the majority of scenarios that include children, but it is doubly true for the bathroom. You may want to go answer the phone or the door, thinking that your kid is safe and cozy, but bear in mind everything that was mentioned here – things can easily go awry!

Not thinking about all the bad things that can happen to your kid inside a bathroom is easier, but this is never the smart way to go – every parent knows this. Keep yourself informed and keep an eye on the little ones, they are very slippery!

 

Spiderman-Blanket Pattern

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What a cool idea for a very creative blanket. Can you imagine what a little one (or someone older who likes Spider-man or Halloween) would say when receiving this as a gift? Click here to get directions for the different designs: PATTERNS

 

DIY Projects To Make Your Living Room More Inviting

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To make everyone’s stay in your home comfortable, you need to make sure your living room is cozy and interesting, so the atmosphere would always be pleasant. The best possible way to make this room more inviting is to engage in small DIY projects that will light up the mood immediately.

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Play with Silhouettes

Silhouettes are always a fun way to decorate your home and make it more enigmatic. For example, if you think that your TV is alone and that the background is dull and boring, it is time to play with some crafts. Choose drawings, images, photos and some inspirational word art or messages for wall decoration. You can even create art in your favourite shapes made out of wire. Find the inspiration on websites of the companies that sell homeware and art for home, such as Tysiza. In order to add silhouettes to these and blend them in, you will need some black art paper that will be glued to the back of the picture. Use some spray adhesive to make the silhouette and enhance to borders of the images. By giving each image different borders you are making your living room more entertaining and mysterious on the first glance.

Art Piece Jewelry Box

If you have a lot of accessories, no storage for them and an empty wall in your living room, there is a simple solution for all three of these problems. Make an art piece jewelry box that will be a great addition to the room, bringing the artistic mood, and a safe and unique place for hiding your jewelry. For this little project you can either buy an art piece or paint one yourself. To make the box, you will need a few wooden boards, screws, hooks and magnets, and of course all of your jewelry. Get some help from your family, and together make this magnificent jewelry box, save up some space and have a refreshing painting in your living room.

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Repurpose Pallets

Recycling and repurposing wooden materials is always a favor to the environment and you can get nice new pieces in your home. For example, if you have lots of wooden pallets just lying around your garage, or you simply want a unique piece of furniture, you should consider some of the numerous ways of repurposing pallets. For example, you can turn these into fun wall fixtures for storing books and photos; you can build a small coffee table by layering the pallets together; making simple furniture is also an option: layer pallets into different levels, cover them with cushions and you will have a comfy spacious couch for a movie night. Another great idea is combining pallets with some metal and making pallet racks for placing your TV, along with other devices around it and some plants and photos for your living room.

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Storage Ottoman

Cute small ottomans are always welcome in your living room because they can have many purposes. Firstly, they are a great decorative piece that can easily introduce color and life into the room without being too flashy. Secondly, these are always useful when it comes to additional seating arraignments, especially if there are a lot of people and you want to avoid sitting on the floor. And lastly, they can be unique storage unit that no one will notice. Additionally, these are incredibly easy to make; all you need is a foldable storage ottoman, fabrics of your choice and some cute buttons and glue. After this short project is done, your living room will instantly become more comfortable with a touch of elegance.

Plate Art

For this simple project all you need are some old artistic plates that your grandmother left you. Choose different sizes of plates in contrasting colors and simply glue them together. After they have dried you can either hang them on the wall or display them on the shelves and completely change the dynamic of the living room.

Decorating a house has never been an easy job. But when you all participate and make something on your own, it is well worth it. Engage in some of these projects and make your living so inviting that you will never want to leave it.

Sharing: Reading Kingdom

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zxczReading Kingdom is an online literacy program that teaches K-3 students how to read and write to a 3rd grade level. Students begin by taking a survey to determine their proficiency level, which ensures that students start with material that is an appropriate difficulty. The Reading Kingdom teaches six skills: sequencing, motor skills, sounds, meaning, grammar, and comprehension. For students who need it, the program starts with the basic sequencing skills that are fundamental for later literacy education. Additionally, students can learn sequencing using a digital keyboard, teaching them the location of each letter on the traditional keyboard.

Students then move on to the comprehension and writing phase. They are tasked with analyzing and completing basic phrases, transitioning up to sentences, paragraphs, and full stories. There are 5 difficulty levels with 6 books for each level. Prior to reading a book, students are taught all of the words that are going to be in that book in 4 different teaching formats. This system was designed to give students confidence as they progress through each book, as well as better identify which concepts (not just words) are causing them the most trouble.

After each level, there is a progress check to determine mastery of the previous material. If a student passes the check, they move on to the next book. If a student is still struggling with certain concepts, the program delivers reading and writing challenges specific to those concepts. The Reading Kingdom provides a detailed report on each student’s progress that can be accessed by teachers and parents on the website.

After a free 30-day trial, parents must pay $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, and every additional child on the account gets a 50% discount. Teachers and schools can take advantage of significant discounts by contacting the company.

The Reading Kingdom team is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The  program was released in 2011. They won the homeschool.com Top Home School Curriculum Award in 2013.

CHECK THEM OUT HERE: http://www.ReadingKingdom.com

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