Girls’ Life Guides help us help our girls **GIVEAWAY**

It’s hard parenting a ‘tween girl.  It’s hard to make sure they know you want to be open and honest with them, and answer all of their questions.  It’s even harder to do it without being silly and laughing. That’s why the new series of books from Scholastic and the editors of Girls’ Life Magazine …

Babymel Diaper Bag Review

I love bags, but I don’t love big, clunky diaper bags…Y-U-C-K!  Being a mom, though, there are times when you need a bag that will not only hold your essentials like a wallet, lipstick, sunglasses, camera, ect, but also hold a few of baby’s essentials like a changing pad, some diapers, travel wipes, a toy …

Michigan’s Smoking Ban

On May 1.2010 Michigan banned smoking in bars, restaurants and workplaces. Being a parent and a health-conscious individual, I am extremely thrilled by this move that Michigan finally made. I don’t have a problem with people using things like a vape kit or an e-cig, but nicotine cigarettes are a big no-no for me. I’m …

Enter to Win the Just Dance Game Contest!

There’s a really fun contest going on that could get you a trip to Paris and the chance to choreograph a dance and star in the next Just Dance Wii video game!!! Here’s a link to the Facebook page where you can upload your video, enter the contest or go watch some on the videos …

Oh the heat

Having a baby in the summer certainly has its advantages. Recovering while sitting outside in the nice warm sun, the ability to take the baby out without having to cover her in three layers and generally less outbreaks of the flu and other things that can really freak out a new mom. But the biggest downfall of having a baby in the summer–the heat. There are ways to beat the heat when pregnant.