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Pamela Ray

Pamela Ray is a 20 something, mom to two and wife to a U.S American Soldier. Over my 20 something years of life, I've learned a few things about kids and they way they function, or don't function if your kids tend to be like mine! My beautiful babies are Jacob, who is 2 going on 23 and Aubree, who is a whopping 3 months old, she's still shiny and new! If my two babies weren't enough to keep me busy, I figured I'd make it real exciting and throw some more toddlers and kids into my house add one part toys, two parts hotdog and peaches, shake it all up and call it daycare! No, I'm not crazy :) There is never a dull moment around here. I'm excited to share my two cents on parenting and the survival of toddlers, newborns and turds...Oh, and everything else in between, which as many of us parents know, is a heck of a lot of stuff!

Parenting

Winter Weather Driving with Kids

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As the weather around here gets ickier the urge to prepare the care for emergency situations nags at my mind. You never know what can happen on icy roads and with kids often in the car I won’t chance it. Check your car seats: Double and…
Parenting

Kid Friendly New Year’s Eve!

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As parents it’s hard to go out on new years. Often times you’ll need an over night babysitter or a sitter that can stay with your children well into the wee hours. So let’s say you’re not planning on paying an arm and a leg for such a…
Parenting

The Great Toy Purge

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Now that the holidays have come and gone my house looks like Fisher Price threw up in it. We are up to our eyeballs in new (and old) toys. During this time of year, with my son’s birthday being in October, I do my best to purge our toys…
Parenting

The Quick Stroller Down-Low

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Recently an expectant mom friend of mine posted on her facebook: “Mom friends, I need stroller help!”. Her dilemma was that she was unsure of what sort of stroller to purchase for her arriving bundle of joy. Which got me thinking, what if…
Parenting

Santa Picture Time

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‘Tis the season for those lovely pictures with Santa! Unless you’ve got a Santa costume stashed in your closet, it’s going to cost you for those priceless photos so here are some suggestions to get the most out of your pictures. There…
Parenting

Unplug the Family

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This might come as a shock to you, but I challenge you to ‘unplug’. In light of the horrible school shooting in Connecticut this past Friday, I’m calling all parents to re-evaluate the time they spend with their children because…
Parenting

Super Easy Christmas Projects

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As the holiday break is approaching moms alike are looking for ways to keep the kiddos entertained…or maybe you are looking for some handmade gifts from your lovely children to give to the grandparents?! Well! Look no farther! Here are…
Cooking

Eating out with Kids

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I love going out to eat. It saves me from making a meal and the food is usually things I wouldn’t think to make on my own accord. On the downside, going out to eat with two toddlers usually doesn’t end well, for anyone. I refused to be…
Cooking

Breakfast on the Go-Go!

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Often times breakfast is easy to skip over, especially if you love your sleep just as much as you love food! Mornings are rough, getting yourself ready and kids ready and lunches packed and so on. These are a few easy suggestions for…
Giveaway

HALO SwaddleChange: Swaddling Made Easy!

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One thing I hate doing with my kids: diaper changes. They seem to share the same ideals. They usually fuss and whine in general and just don’t enjoy the whole process. Well folks, if you share the same problems as I do, HALO Innovations…
Parenting

Homemade Holiday Gifts

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Holiday gifts are expensive and if your kids are like mine, they’ll play with something for a few minutes and they’re onto the next toy. This year I’ve come up with some homemade items that won’t break the bank but will hopefully be…
Parenting

Holiday Family Photos: Dos & Don’ts

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  With that time of year rolling around people are starting to work on holiday photos. If you’re like me I love to plan for family photos so here are a few suggestions from someone who's been on both sides of the camera, literally. Let’s…