Making Summer Friendships Last

Written by Deborah Shelton


Summertime isn’t just about getting dirty, staying up all night, playing inrepparttar rain, and going off to camp--It’s about meeting new people. Follow these tips to turn your vacation acquaintances into lifelong friends.

1. Summer Memory Book Makerepparttar 111400 summer last forever by preserving memories in a special book. Fillrepparttar 111401 plastic sleeves of a photo album with photos, ticket stubs, sections of road maps from summer trips, and other mementos. When you’re finished, exchange memory books with your closest summer buddy.

2. Picture Postcards Keep in touch with vacation friends by sending picture postcards. Scan summer photos and print them on cardstock paper, 4 per page. Use scissors to cut individual cards. On repparttar 111402 blank side, include your friend’s address, your return address, and a postage stamp. Don’t forget to write a cool message!

New Baby Shopping List

Written by Kara Kelso


New Baby Shopping List by Kara Kelso http://www.momsmarketonline.com

Being pregnate with your first child is a stressful enough time without having to worry about if you have allrepparttar items you need for when you bring that little one home. Userepparttar 111399 following check list to put your mind at ease:

1. Crib & accessories

Cribs are an obvious item, but sometimes forgotten arerepparttar 111400 accessories that go inside it. You can easily pick up all bedding when you purchase your crib. Used items can be purchased on eBay: http://www.momsmarketonline.com/baby-ebay.html or new at Buddy Blankets or Zuzu's Place.

2. Clothes

Plan to have several sleepers, onsies, and regular outfits. Don't forget socks! New baby clothes can be purchased at Unique Baby Boutique, and used clothes at eBay or Carrie's Kiddie Closet.

3. Diapers

Be sure to weigh your options between cloth diapers and disposables. Cloth diapers can be purchased at Mrs. MacADoos and several other online baby stores.

4. Baby wipes

Again weighrepparttar 111401 options between disposable and reusable. Reusable wipes can be purchased at Natural Home.

5. Baby powder

Non-talc isrepparttar 111402 best for your baby's sensitive skin. Look for non-talc baby powder at any natural baby store.

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