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Ways to Give Back this Thanksgiving
I love the Holidays all the cheer it brings, but I do have to remind myself that I am fortunate to enjoy the cheer with my family and friends each year. If you're looking for small or big ways to give back, see some suggestions below. Please scroll down to read about...
Why Checking out School Programs is a Good Idea
Written By The wonderful team at St. Ursula Villa It’s never too early to start looking at programs and become familiar with school options for your child – even though your little is still in diapers! I know it can sound stressful, but it never hurts to get the...
Top 10 Babysitting Tips from Safersit
If you don't already use, Safersit, you are missing out! It's such a reliable and innovative service for our community. One Hyde Park Mom and another UC College student run and operate the business and are tirelessly working on improving every aspect of babysitting. I...
Self Care: Healthy Lifestlye with FASTer Way to Fat Loss
I’ve been on the fence for the last 3 months. I’ve thought of every excuse in the book to not start the Faster Way to Fat Loss program - too busy, I already know how to eat for my body, it’s too expensive etc. I first heard about it a year ago through Allie Janszen, a...
New Mom Approved Restaurant Alert: CoreLife Eatery
CoreLife Eatery CoreLife Eatery had its grand opening in Hyde Park Plaza on Friday, July 20th. Their fast food is unique due to their non-GMO, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial sweeteners and no artificial colors or flavoring. Additionally, their...
Letter of the Day Activity
I love when I see a great idea from other Moms in our community and when I saw this one, I HAD to share with everyone! My friend Lindsey has the cutest little girls, Ruby and Frances (follow their instagram!), who are always on adventures around town. She recently put...
15 Questions to Ask on Your Daycare Tour
There is nothing more stressful than finding the right type of childcare for your babies as you go back to work. It can be hard to know where to start. The checklist of questions below can help steer you in the right direction so you don’t feel so lost. Good luck,...
Body Butter for Eczema
With the heat and the swimming pool in full swing, my daughter's eczema has been flaring up a bit. Now, the ring pops and ice cream are probably not helping either, but I am on the hunt to try and tame any flares she has. I came across this recipe below and I've been...
Outside Activities to Promote Development
Now that the warm weather is finally here it is time for some outside activities! As you know, outdoor activities are a great way for children to stay fit as well as release some excess energy. Here are some great ways to promote gross motor, fine motor and speech...
Children's Books that Encourage Inclusion & Acceptance
With the downtime of summer fast approaching, now is a wonderful time to start exploring new books that foster meaningful conversations between children and adults. Books have the potential to create a lasting impact while gently guiding children through characters...
Best Brunch Spots
Who doesn’t love a good Sunday brunch with the family? I’ve been on the hunt for the best spots that are accommodating for families and here is my grand. Have a hidden gem? Send it my way and we can check it out and add it to the list. Happy brunching! Sleepy Bee Cafe...
Plum Print
As the Spring Cleaning itch continues and the school year nears the end, are you drowning under a pile of your kids’ artwork? Same here! I’m thrilled to have been introduces to this genius solution, built by two moms facing the same conundrum. Plum Print...
You’re Invitied! Kendra Scott Mother’s Day Brunch + Special Deal
Kendra Scott wants to spoil Hyde Park Moms! Their Kenwood location is having a mother’s days brunch May 6th in store. Not only will there be delicious bites and drinks, but they are offering Hyde Park Moms readers 15% off everything in store from 11AM-2PM. Just...
Handy Child Development Checklist
No matter if your a mom to a newborn or a 4th grader, we are always entering a new stage with our children that can leave us feeling confused and worried. What milestones should my child be hitting? Is her development on the right track? Well, good news! Help is on...
Summer Camp Guide 2018
St. Ursula Villa Summer Camps Specialty camps and enrichment opportunties offered ALL SUMMER LONG Great options for working parents in need of child care Kids will LOVE being at school this summer with their friends (and making new ones!) We welcome...
Postpartum Training with Michelle of Queen City Kettlebell
I had the pleasure of meeting with Michelle Mason of Queen City Kettlebell this past week and I can’t tell you how valuable our time was. Michelle is the general manager there and focuses on prenatal and postnatal coaching and is certified in those areas....
Natural Way to Disinfect Toys
Hand Foot Mouth - The new Chicken Pox. Nothing is more of a nightmare than this miserable sickness. It seems that it's everywhere in our neighborhood this year and luckily we have only have 1 very mild case of it in our home. BUT with the possibility of it coming...
Tips to Prevent Kids Cavities
I see lots of candy in our future, Mamas, so I decided to recruit the best-of-the-best to help us figure what to do with the buckets of left-over candy and how to avoid cavities! Here are some helpful tips from Katie at Hyde Park Pediatric Dentistry....
Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are some...