Mom Central Tour

Gear up for RSV season with a little awareness.

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Worldwide 13 million babies are born early every year, half a million of them in the United States and prematurity is still the leading cause of neonatal death. Many parents aren’t aware of the definition of prematurity – birth before 37 weeks gestational age – and therefore don’t understand the risks and the solutions. Those … Read more

Talkin’ Trash

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Trash is a nasty business. There’s just so much of it and it stinks. Literally. But everybody has trash and everybody’s trash stinks, so what do you do about it? Well: 1. You take it out. Often. 2. And you use GLAD trash bags cause I’m telling you, if you don’t want your trash ripping … Read more

Wet Ones Ambassador

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Kids are messy and there’s nothing that could (or really should) be done about it. Making messy and exploring is an important part of childhood growth and development so as Moms, we really should sit back, let them get messy, and be ready to clean them up when it’s time. Our favorite kiddie quick clean … Read more

Staying Healthy AND Clean This School Year!

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Kids are dirty people. Boys are the worst, at least mine are. They have to touch everything! The trash cans in the parking lot, the gum on the asphalt, the tires on the car…EVERYTHING! And meal times? Forgetaboutit… I am constantly trying to keep their hands (and feet) clean and honestly I can’t even focus … Read more

Laminate for Life

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I have always been a lover of all things laminated. I don’t know what it is about that smooth, plasticky feel, but I loves it. In the past I have taken things to our local print/copy shop to get laminating done, but now I can do it at home! 

I recently got to try out this Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator and I am hooked. Oh, the possibilities!  School papers and projects, office organization, file folder games, quiet time activities…egads!

As a mom with young kids, I particularly appreciate a few of the features of this machine.

  1. HeatGuard Technology consisting of double-walled insulation that keeps heat inside – comfortable to touch and safe for children.
  2. Power button turns the machine on to the cold lamination setting.
The machine is compact but large enough to fit letter size documents AND there are special settings for different laminating materials to ensure the best possible quality, strength, and protection. I can leave it out on the table or tuck it away in a drawer so storage is no problem.
After determining the Saturn2 95’s lovable qualities, I was ready to get to work!

Drawer Liners

My first project was making some drawer liners. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper down to fit the drawer, laminated it, and slipped it inside this drawer. When it gets a little dusty or gunky, I can pull out the laminated sheet of paper, wipe with a damp rag, and put it back. And it’s so cute!

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Summer in the Great Outdoors

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Did you know that July is National Park and Recreation Month? The theme for 2012 is “Get Wild” and the goal is to encourage families to play outside and enjoy all of the benefits that local parks have to offer. The initiative includes varied programs targeted at inspiring healthy, active lifestyles with activities to help … Read more