Great Advice About How to Prevent the Flu From Dr. OZ

The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know: The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is …

WIN A FREE Year Of Child Care!

November is National Family Caregiver month and here at DetroitMommies we are proud to be apart of an amazing  contest to celebrate these great people and raise awareness. Tell us who the heroes are in your life that provide care for your family and loved ones. This could be an individual that cares for your children or …

Vintage Children's Books by Laughing Elephant

My heart flutters over anything vintage. I collect cute vintage salt and pepper shakers and love walking antique stores. I actually haven’t been to an antique store in about 5 years (my oldest is 6 years old) because little hands love to touch things and most antique stores I have frequented have way too many …

10 Things to do Before Baby Comes: Sleep!

1. Sleep– Get as much rest as you can, enjoy sleeping in, take mid-afternoon naps, sleep, sleep, sleep because as soon as your baby has arrived, expect to be sleep deprived!  I’m still sleep deprived! My oldest is almost 6 and my youngest is 11 months. One of my fondest memories was of when I …

Hands Down, 3 Best Lotions **Contest**

Every winter is the same, I get dry, red itchy patches on my harms, under my eye, on my neck and on my legs and it usually starts when snow starts to fall. Well, this year has been very different.  It first started with my hands red, dry and itchy.  They even cracked a little.  …