Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Knocking it off...: Knocking it off's very first giveaway!!!
Knocking it off...: Knocking it off's very first giveaway!!!: "'Calling' all people! We are so excited to announce that we are having our very first Knocking it Off giveaway!! Yay! We wanted to ge..."
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Hard to Poop
Every now and then my son has a bit of constipation, when I notice that he’s going through this I try to limit the amount of banana or applesauce he has and give him apple juice. My current method is to give him apple juice 2x a day to avoid constipation. I’ve been researching a lot on the internet and in books to find different methods that can help me and other moms out there. Different methods work for different babies and to find the best one to work for your baby. For a baby that is formula fed, try adding an extra bottle of water each day to see if it helps in any way. I'm also adding more pears, peach and strained prunes to his diet, I was quite surprised that he liked the prunes as much as he did.
Common Causes of Constipation
A common cause of infant constipation is a diet that is low in fiber; foods such as bananas, applesauce, cereals, breads, pasta and white potatoes may contribute of cause constipation. My son loves applesauce but what I found is that although it’s okay to give baby apple juice, applesauce is the whole of the fruit and can contain a higher level of pectin (which firms up stools leading to constipation). You can give baby one to two ounces of fruit juice such as grape, prune or apple juice twice daily and practice different exercises to help relieve constipation.
Relieve Constipation Using these Exercises
Gently massage and rub your baby’s tummy in a clockwise direction. Start by placing your hands at his navel and massage in a circular motion, moving out and away from the center of his belly. Another trick to try is the bicycle method, this I’ve heard a few times from the nurses at the hospital. Place baby on his back and lightly hold his legs in a half-bent position, much like riding a bike. Gently move his legs as if he’s riding an actual bicycle, you can alternate this method with a tummy massage. A nice warm bath may help to relax baby and help to get things moving, you can give baby a tummy massage as you’re drying him off.
Common Causes of Constipation
A common cause of infant constipation is a diet that is low in fiber; foods such as bananas, applesauce, cereals, breads, pasta and white potatoes may contribute of cause constipation. My son loves applesauce but what I found is that although it’s okay to give baby apple juice, applesauce is the whole of the fruit and can contain a higher level of pectin (which firms up stools leading to constipation). You can give baby one to two ounces of fruit juice such as grape, prune or apple juice twice daily and practice different exercises to help relieve constipation.
Relieve Constipation Using these Exercises
Gently massage and rub your baby’s tummy in a clockwise direction. Start by placing your hands at his navel and massage in a circular motion, moving out and away from the center of his belly. Another trick to try is the bicycle method, this I’ve heard a few times from the nurses at the hospital. Place baby on his back and lightly hold his legs in a half-bent position, much like riding a bike. Gently move his legs as if he’s riding an actual bicycle, you can alternate this method with a tummy massage. A nice warm bath may help to relax baby and help to get things moving, you can give baby a tummy massage as you’re drying him off.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
CKW Designz for Scentsy!
Aloha Everyone!
Just wanted to share this wonderful company with you called Scentsy! Scentsy sells wonderful smelling wickless candles and I recently became a consultant with them. I love Scentsy and I hope that it will help me to achive my goal of owning my own business and earning an income along the side. I did a bit of research and then just went for it! I need to try it to see if it's something I can continue doing. I have realized that I don't enjoy doing the parties but I've had a few sales since I started a month ago. It's a slow go and it's been challenging to do it on a limited budget as far as advertising. I may have gotten a little gungho but I'm gonna keep at it. I'll keep you all tuned as to how it turns out..until then read a little about it below.....I apologize if this post is a little long or if I step on any toes by posting it!
Join My Team ckwdesignz.scentsy.us!
Scentsy's philosophy of Simplicity, Authenticity, and Generosity has made us one of the fastest growing companies the direct selling industry has ever seen. And we just keep growing! Right now, Scentsy is expanding into Europe. First comes spreading Scentsy throughout the U.K. and Germany, but after that, who knows? Anything's possible with Scentsy!
As an Independent Scentsy Consultant, you'll not only be embarking on an exciting new business opportunity, enjoying flexible hours, the ability to earn income, and the satisfaction of connecting people you care about with products you believe in. You'll also be on the cutting edge of a thrilling international expansion. Now is the time to join Scentsy
So Many Benefits
At Scentsy, we don't just recruit Consultants—we sponsor, support, and mentor them. If you choose to join my team, I'll be your personal Sponsor, helping you every step of the way as you launch your new business. You'll also have access to our entire network of Scentsy Consultants through the MyScentsy Forum and a wealth of online training and resources.
Scentsy's home office hosts a Consultant Support Department, available every weekday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (MST) to answer any questions you may have. And you won't want to miss Scentsy's annual Convention and other seasonal training and networking events throughout the year!
And, the icing on the cake: every Scentsy Consultant also gets a free website for three full months (and just $10 (USD) per month after that), a free online Workstation to organize and run their business, free credit card processing, no inventory to manage, no credit card fees, and free shipping on orders over $150! (Discounted shipping rates are offered for deliveries outside the contiguous U.S.)
Getting Started Is Easy
The Scentsy Starter Kit
For just $99*, Scentsy will send you a Starter Kit that includes everything you need to run your Scentsy business–and it all fits conveniently in one shopping bag.
Your Starter Kit** will include:
Scentsy Party Fragrance Testers
2011 Spring / Summer (15)
Favorites (20)
Scentsy Man (5)
Romance (10)
Spa (10)
Corner Café (10)
Tropical (10)
Demonstration Products
Full-Size Scentsy Warmer (1)
Scentsy Buddy (1)
Scent Pak (1)
Scentsy Bar (1)
Room Spray (1)
Fragrance Foam (1)
Travel Tin (1)
Scent Circle (1)
Light Bulbs (4)
Business Supplies
2011 Spring / Summer Catalogs (50)
Discover Scentsy DVD (1)
New Consultant Start-Up Guide (1)
Scentsy Planning Calendar (1)
Planning Calendar Stickers (1 sheet)
Business Cards (100)
Invitations (100)
Order Forms (100)
Host Guest Lists (5)
Host Rewards Brochures (5)
Host Envelopes (5)
Buy Brochures (5)
Host Brochures (5)
Join Brochures (5)
Consultant Folder(1)
Welcome Letter
*$99 price does not include tax or shipping
** Contents may vary
Dress up a room with a Scentsy Warmer, add one of 80-plus fragrances, and enjoy! Shop here for all the latest styles and scents.
Shop my online store ckwdesignz.scentsy.us
Host a Party
Have fun while earning Host Rewards—free or half-price Scentsy Products—when you host your own Scentsy party.
Looking for a rewarding career that works with your schedule? As a Scentsy Consultant, you’ll set your own hours & have fun while you earn.
Join my Scentsy team
Just wanted to share this wonderful company with you called Scentsy! Scentsy sells wonderful smelling wickless candles and I recently became a consultant with them. I love Scentsy and I hope that it will help me to achive my goal of owning my own business and earning an income along the side. I did a bit of research and then just went for it! I need to try it to see if it's something I can continue doing. I have realized that I don't enjoy doing the parties but I've had a few sales since I started a month ago. It's a slow go and it's been challenging to do it on a limited budget as far as advertising. I may have gotten a little gungho but I'm gonna keep at it. I'll keep you all tuned as to how it turns out..until then read a little about it below.....I apologize if this post is a little long or if I step on any toes by posting it!
Join My Team ckwdesignz.scentsy.us!
Scentsy's philosophy of Simplicity, Authenticity, and Generosity has made us one of the fastest growing companies the direct selling industry has ever seen. And we just keep growing! Right now, Scentsy is expanding into Europe. First comes spreading Scentsy throughout the U.K. and Germany, but after that, who knows? Anything's possible with Scentsy!
As an Independent Scentsy Consultant, you'll not only be embarking on an exciting new business opportunity, enjoying flexible hours, the ability to earn income, and the satisfaction of connecting people you care about with products you believe in. You'll also be on the cutting edge of a thrilling international expansion. Now is the time to join Scentsy
So Many Benefits
At Scentsy, we don't just recruit Consultants—we sponsor, support, and mentor them. If you choose to join my team, I'll be your personal Sponsor, helping you every step of the way as you launch your new business. You'll also have access to our entire network of Scentsy Consultants through the MyScentsy Forum and a wealth of online training and resources.
Scentsy's home office hosts a Consultant Support Department, available every weekday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (MST) to answer any questions you may have. And you won't want to miss Scentsy's annual Convention and other seasonal training and networking events throughout the year!
And, the icing on the cake: every Scentsy Consultant also gets a free website for three full months (and just $10 (USD) per month after that), a free online Workstation to organize and run their business, free credit card processing, no inventory to manage, no credit card fees, and free shipping on orders over $150! (Discounted shipping rates are offered for deliveries outside the contiguous U.S.)
Getting Started Is Easy
The Scentsy Starter Kit
For just $99*, Scentsy will send you a Starter Kit that includes everything you need to run your Scentsy business–and it all fits conveniently in one shopping bag.
Your Starter Kit** will include:
Scentsy Party Fragrance Testers
2011 Spring / Summer (15)
Favorites (20)
Scentsy Man (5)
Romance (10)
Spa (10)
Corner Café (10)
Tropical (10)
Demonstration Products
Full-Size Scentsy Warmer (1)
Scentsy Buddy (1)
Scent Pak (1)
Scentsy Bar (1)
Room Spray (1)
Fragrance Foam (1)
Travel Tin (1)
Scent Circle (1)
Light Bulbs (4)
Business Supplies
2011 Spring / Summer Catalogs (50)
Discover Scentsy DVD (1)
New Consultant Start-Up Guide (1)
Scentsy Planning Calendar (1)
Planning Calendar Stickers (1 sheet)
Business Cards (100)
Invitations (100)
Order Forms (100)
Host Guest Lists (5)
Host Rewards Brochures (5)
Host Envelopes (5)
Buy Brochures (5)
Host Brochures (5)
Join Brochures (5)
Consultant Folder(1)
Welcome Letter
*$99 price does not include tax or shipping
** Contents may vary
Dress up a room with a Scentsy Warmer, add one of 80-plus fragrances, and enjoy! Shop here for all the latest styles and scents.
Shop my online store ckwdesignz.scentsy.us
Host a Party
Have fun while earning Host Rewards—free or half-price Scentsy Products—when you host your own Scentsy party.
Looking for a rewarding career that works with your schedule? As a Scentsy Consultant, you’ll set your own hours & have fun while you earn.
Join my Scentsy team
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Baby Sense Secret by Megan Faure
I am so glad I found this book, it has been a blessing in disguise. Like many other new moms I have the What To Expect During The First Year but most of it read like alien language. I happened to find this book by Megan Faure at Borders and upon flipping through the pages I knew I had to have it. It reads like a user manual for babies and helps guide you through the first year. It gives you the information you need to help your baby become a secure and happy child without losing your mind. I find myself constantly referring back to it and helps me to decode what my baby may be saying such as cues to when he's tired or wants to be held. There's also tips on helping you to adjust to having a baby into your life. You'll find a lot of information on sleep issues, feedings, routines, surviving colic and so much more. I found the feeding schedules, sleep and teething cues to be very helpful since I'm still trying to figure it all out myself as well. The Baby Sense Secret will help guide you to understanding your baby's needs and how to read his/her changing moods so that you both can have a good night's sleep and establish a routine that will work best for your family. No matter what stage your baby is at this book is a must and a wonderful gift for that expectant mother!
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