Every Kind of Mom » Archive for July 2010
Avoiding Dehydration in Your Kids — It’s More than Just Drinking Liquid
Everyone knows that when it’s really hot, you need to stay hydrated. This is especially true for children and the elderly, who may not always be quick to recognize or communicate to others when their body is screaming at them for water (or relief from the heat). Such was the case in my own family last week when one of my children (7 years old) ended up very sick from dehydration and exhaustion. How could this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Fitness
Awesome Sea World Parks Discount Codes and Promos
For several years now we have made Sea World San Diego one of our preferred stops during summer vacation – and the one thing we have learned is that you never have to pay full price for a ticket. There are several ways to get discounts and promos so you can get anywhere from a free kid’s ticket to 20% off — and sometimes even go completely free altogether. So, although we migrated from Southern California to Oklahoma a couple years … Read entire article »
Filed under: Entertainment, Featured
Fad Diet Favorites — Slim Fast Jump Start Diet
Slim Fast Jump Start Diet I used this diet for about a week, got bored and cheated because to me, liquid diets are painfully difficult. I lost 3 pounds and gained it back. I do like the shakes, however, and still use the slim fast shakes and bars for on the go meal replacement, but not as a part of any particular diet. The good thing about the Slim Fast products is that you can usually find them on sale … Read entire article »
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Fad Diet Favorites — The Hollywood Diet
The Hollywood Diet. Hmmm…. where should I begin? This so-called diet is a big fat waste of time. It claims to be an exclusive “Miracle Juice” Some scientifically formulated liquid that can, in only 48 hours, will cleanse your body and lose up to 10 pounds. You can buy a large plastic container of it and drink it for 2 days… it will cost about $25. Are you Kidding me? Twenty-five bucks for juice? First of all, as far as my knowledge and consultations with real doctors and scientists, it isn’t even physiologically possible for your body to do that. So if you do lose 10 pounds you will likely just have been severly dehydrated, and maybe cleaned out your colon from not eating, but you definitely haven’t lost the fat. In … Read entire article »
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Easy and Delicious Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
Stuffed Mushrooms - Hot and tasty… Perfect to Share! Stuffed mushrooms are not only a hot and delicious appetizer, but they often are not as high in calories as one might think. In fact, with this recipe, most of the mushrooms will have less than 20 calories per mushroom, yet it will have all the flavor of something much richer. These mushrooms are also a great timesaver, as they can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until … Read entire article »
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Fad Diet Favorite — The Cabbage Soup Diet
Cabbage Soup Diet – Some of you may have tried this already, some may not have. The one thing about this soup diet is that if you spice up the soup a little and give it some oomph, it can be pretty tasty. TIP: When beginning this diet remember to take your vitamins — because this diet is not something that is balanced enough for you to use on its own long term. Diet Directions Day One: Fruit: Eat … Read entire article »
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DVD Review — “The Backyardigans: Operation Elephant Drop”
Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Review — Backyardigans: Operation Elephant Drop (Street Date: July 13, 2010) While my children may be moderately entertained by some videos, and thoroughly engulfed in whimsy, non-sense and belly-aching laughter from others, this newest DVD from The Backyardigans doesn’t quite fall into either extreme category. What it did do, however, is capture my children’s 100% attention — and my kids just absolutely fell in love with this DVD. I can’t … Read entire article »
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DVD Review — “Nickelodeon: The First Day of School”
Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Nickelodeon: The First Day of School (Scheduled Release Date July 13, 2010) Just when school supplies for the next year are hitting the stores, Nickelodeon has put out a new DVD to go along with it: Nickelodeon: The First Day of School. With all the regular Nick preschool pals, this new release starts off with a new adventure from Dora the Explorer, and also … Read entire article »
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DVD Review: “Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge”
Every Kind of Mom.com Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Review: Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge (Street Date: July 13, 2010) As most of you know, Nickelodeon frequently sends me their new DVDs to review. Lucky for me, Spongebob Squarepants is always a no-brainer when it comes to ratings. My kids were eagerly anticipating this release after seeing it advertised on TV and after we finished watching it, they begged me to watch it again. In this latest Spongebob DVD, the … Read entire article »
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