Are you like me and perhaps millions of others who had a Snickers candy bar for breakfast? yikes!  with so many left over candy from last night’s halloween what is a mom to do when she is trying to fit back into those slimming jeans? here are a few ideas and even cool recipes that may make you glad that you do have some yummy treats left over.

  • Halloween Candy Buy Back:  Bring any left over candy to your local dentist office and they will send your candy to Operation Gratitude or other Military Support Groups.  Operation Gratitude sends the candy to U.S. Military deployed in harm’s way.  What a great way to Patriotic.
  • Toss some in pancake or muffin batter for chocolate chip surprise. Yummy.
  • Save it for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  With round-the-clock family and neighbors wishing you well for the holidays, what is a great way to say Happy Holidays with a goodie bag of delicious treats
  • Donate it! What a great way to keep someone smiling if you drop off your leftover candy to shelters. Who doesn’t love a delicious treat.
  • Take them to the office and share with your co-workers.
  • Planning a bachelorette party?  make a necklace with lollipops and candies for the bride-to-be
  • Use colorful candies for collages or picture frames

How do you use your left over candy?  drop me a line on Gina@mommyposh.com and your idea can be featured here.

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Some women are destine to become mothers, but when they have no boyfriends or husbands to speak of they decide to take matters in their own hands.

“I don’t need a man to have a baby” rings true to women whose clocks are ticking.  With Artificial Insemination and adoption on the rise why does a woman need a man???  Statistics have found that women in their 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s and who are financially stable are the ones leading this trend.

Just take it from celebrities like Meg Ryan (Actress) and Sheryl Crow (Singer), they both found that adopting a child was all the inspiration they needed to complete their family, minus the man.  “A family doesn’t always look like girl meets boy, they fall in love, they get married, they have a kid,” Crow has said.

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Granted I have only been a mom for 10 months, but everyday are life lessons and here’s what I’ve learned:

1. Unconditional Love Does Exist – Just when you thought that you and hubby were soul mates, sorta true, but your true soul mate is your lil one, that is true love!

2. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – Days and nights are not always the same, so just take one day at a time.

3. Its OK to be Silly – I am a one woman show. I dance. sing.  act. My Lil’ one loves it when I sing Elmo tunes to him, I am a true comedienne.

4. Flexibility is Key – Waking up odd hours of the night to feed, cuddle and kiss your lil one is all part of the fun.  Try not to take these days for granted ’cause it sure does go by fast.

5. Network – Meeting up with other mommies (new/old) can make you feel like you are not in this alone.  Whatever you are going through, trust me, that same mommy has or is going through the same thing.  So get out and meet a mommy today.

6. All Clothes Should Be Washable – From pants, tops, toys, you name it.

7. Your Baby is Not a Food Critic – Its ok if you lil’ one does not like your homemade food. He/she is just going through a stage and is still exploring textures. Don’t take is personally.

8. Bargain Shopping Is Fun (and a MUST!) – If you are a SAHM like me then bargin shopping is a must. Check out Ebay or Craigslist for lightly used or worn items, such as strollers, toys, games, etc.

9. Don’t Neglect Your Friends – They keep you in check.  Leave you lil ones with the hubby or a family member/close friend for a few hours, this way you can reminisce about old times and catch up on the latest gossip.

10. Just a Little Patience – There are days when I feel like I am running on empty.  Figuring out new and exciting ways to entertain your lil one can be exhausting, but don’t run yourself down and beat yourself over it, just kicking back and reading a good book with your lil one is just as rewarding and educationational.

Here’s a pic of Me and Lil’ B enjoying a day of Apple Picking at Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery in Warwick, NY.

If you have some lessons learned that you want to share, then send me an email at gina@mommyposh.com, your picks can be featured here online.

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I’ve just spent the last 24 hours trying to rock, canoodle, soothe, even medicate (tylenol drops for my son and wine for me) my 9 month old and as he tries to overcome his teething milestone.  Yikes!  During Lil B’s last visit to the Pediatrician she was with glee when she announced to me that his upper middle two teeth are coming in.  As a parent, I was so excited that he was conquering yet another milestone without any fuss or fury. But I spoke to soon.  Heartache and tears soon followed (and that’s just me).

Teething Milestone

After consulting my baby bible What to Expect the First Year I discovered that one of more of the following symptoms had occurred.  Is you lil one also conquering this “miserable” milestone, check out these sure fire symptoms to tell:

  • Drooling
  • Chin or face rash
  • A little cough
  • Biting
  • Pain
  • Irritability
  • Refusal to Feed
  • Diarrhea
  • Low-grade fever
  • Wakefulness
  • Gum Mahatma
  • Ear pulling or cheek rubbing

If you baby is experiencing the above (with a fever) CONSULT your baby’s physicians first before trying out these remedies:

  • Something to chew on
  • Something to rub against
  • Something cold to drink
  • Something cold to eat
  • Something to relieve the pain (consult your physician first)

Give me a shout out on Gina@mommyposh.com or #mommyposh for any lessons learned during your baby’s teething milestone.

Good Luck!

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Thank god for my BFF, she is fun, loud, a great listener and SINGLE!  Yes, I said it – SINGLE! Don’t get me wrong I love my married with kids life but, there are times when I need to have a glass of wine and not talk about spit up, what’s for dinner or just simply have an adult conversation.

No matter how old our kids are, we moms need our confidantes. These six are lifesavers — but before you freak out, thinking, “I don’t even have six friends,” don’t worry: One woman might fill several roles, making you one lucky gal.
1. The Single Gal Pal – This is the perfect gal pal to plan a getaway with – for the day, the weekend or just for a few hours, you and her can have tons of fun without the baby.
2. Just-Like-Me Mom – This is the mom that you meet at gymboree or at the grocery store.  She is experiencing exactly what you are going through.  Both of you can compare notes and lean on each other for support.
3. The Well-Rounded Mom – She gets you, she’s been-there, done that type of mom. If you have questions about your teething baby, baby proofing your home, or choosing the right pediatrician she has words of wisdom for you.
4. The Babysitter – She loves kids!  take advantage of her when you want to have date night with your hubby.
5. Shopping Buddy – This is your glam friend. Every mom, needs this gal pal around.  As a mom, we tend to forget about what’s in fashion but, this gal pal can put you back in the swing of things.
6. What-You-See-It-What-You-Get – She’s honest and outspoken and will tell you when you are acting a little nutty.  Honesty is the best policy.
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