Nannies have been used for years to help moms and families with any number of child rearing issues. But for every success story, there is probably a horror story lurking somewhere. This is especially true of celebrities, who are at greater risk simply because of their wealth and fame. Here are a few celebrity nanny [...]
Tags: Britney Spears, celebrity nannies, Jude Law nanny scandal, Madonna, nannies, nanny scandals, tell-all-book
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I have a new hero.
Nothing is going to discourage National Guard Private Timothy Strand, 18, from going to Iraq. While he is a hero, he?s not the one I is was just talking about. He enlisted so could keep an eye on his mother, Jane Strand, 48, a sergeant in the Guard. Mother and son, [...]
Tags: hero, Iraq, Jane Strand, Marines, National Guard, Timothy Strand
Posted in: News, Parenting
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Snoring – we always think it’s noisy but otherwise harmless. However, it’s been linked to sleep apnea, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular disease. That’s why in recent years, snoring has become an important topic in biomedical research.
A new study suggests that childhood environment may actually determine the likelihood of snoring later in life. The study was [...]
Tags: childhood environment, children, Health, snoring
Posted in: Health
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It seems that money is tight everywhere; the price of gas, groceries and so much more has sky-rocketed recently. It makes sense, then, to look for gently used items for babies and kids. Anyone who?s ever had a baby knows that she/he outgrows clothing and even toys in the blink of an eye.
This past weekend [...]
Tags: baby gear, Fisher Price, garage sale, second-hand, The First Years, yard sale
Posted in: Frugal Living, Green
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Two similar products. One is a well-known multinational brand. The other is a family-based brand. Which one would you choose?
In a study published in the Journal of Small Business Management, association with a family business can actually give a product the leading edge.
The reasons for this positive impact on customers’ decision can be complex and [...]
Tags: big companies, family business, family-based brands, marketing, Products
Posted in: Current Events, Frugal Living
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