Real Men Don’t Leave Jobs for Family Reasons — or Do They?
According to the Census Bureau, in the first decade of the 21st century the number of stay-at-home dads more than doubled from 81,000 to 176,000. Also, 45 percent of family caregivers are now male. 40 percent of people caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients are male as well. The image of “male as breadwinner” took a beating during the Great Recession of 2008 when twice as many men lost jobs as women. Societal changes have also had an influence, leading males to pursue alternatives that allow them to spend more time with their families. Unfortunately, many employers view the Family…
Jett and his Papa! | #toddlers #grandparents #love
Here is a picture of Papa (my dad) and his youngest grandson. Jett is number seven for Mimi and Papa, and daddy is just as much in love with this one as he is the others. His patience runs thin with the kiddos pretty quickly, and he runs out of gas faster now that he used to, but for those precious moments that he devotes undivided attention to one grandkid at a time, I cherish them (and snap a pic!). He works so much, these times are few and far between.
The Sound of Silence: Kids and Ototoxicity
A 2008 Reader's Digest article titled "Light in the Dark" introduced the world to triplets Sophie, Emma and Zoe Hooker, who were then seven years old. The triplets were born prematurely at 24 weeks, and a potentially fatal infection caused physicians in their neonatal unit to administer several different antibiotics. Unfortunately, the medications were ototoxic, meaning that they caused damage to the girls' inner ears. Sophie, Emma and Zoe were all deaf before they were two years old. Their mother, Liz, agreed to cochlear implants for the girls, but the implants had minimal effect. Because of their hearing loss and…
Remembering Grandma | Lorene Oliver 9/19/24 – 3/27/13
This week, my grandmother, Lorene Oliver, went to see Jesus. She graced the world with her presence for an awesome 88 years, and she'll always be known for the smile you see below, and her faithfulness to the Lord, her church, and her family. Lorene Oliver 9/19/24 - 3/27/13 Obituary When I was growing up, I remember Grandma lived a simple life. Whether she was frying up fish that Papa Helton caught, or tending to her flowers (which she loved so much!), she loved to take it easy and just enjoy her surroundings. When I was young, Grandma used to…
How to Eliminate BPA From Your Environment | #bpafree
Scientists first synthesized the molecule Bisphenol A (BPA) in 1891. Since then, it has become a component of nearly every plastic produced in the , from baby bottles to wholesale plastic bags to polyester. Within the past few years, government agencies all over the world, including the Food and Drug Administration, have become concerned about the effects that BPA may have on the human body. For this reason, the agency has banned BPA from use in baby bottles and children’s sippy cups, and many companies have begun to voluntarily manufacture products without BPA. What’s Wrong With BPA? Scientists believe that…
Free Printable Easter Coloring Pages | #easter #freebies
Click on these FREE Printable Easter Coloring Pages for full size images to print out for your little ones! Happy Easter! (more…)
Great Cloth Diaper Change Houston Locations – #clothdiapers #gcdc2013
Once again, BTK will be co-hosting one of the Great Cloth Diaper Change locations in the Houston area! The location we hosted last year was a huge success, and we hope to have an even larger turn out this year on April 20, 2013! Current Record (for Simultaneous Changes): 8,251 participants (Set On April 21, 2012). 2013 Record Attempt: Most people changing diapers within 24 hours. Date of Attempt to Break Record: Saturday, April 20, 2013. Time of Attempt: 11:00 your time. The diaper change must happen at 11:00 around the globe to ensure all locations fall within a 24…
Re-Pac Bags Groupon – Reusable Snack Bags | #ecofriendly
Here's a pretty nifty, eco-friendly deal! This Re-Pac Bags Groupon is great for those of us who send lunches to school with our kiddos every day, or families who like to take snacks with them wherever they go! Re-Pac Bags Groupon $15 for $30 Worth of Eco-Friendly, Reusable Bags A small, 7"x4" bag ($) can hold a small item or a snack, and a medium, 7"x6" bag($) is the right size to stow sandwiches. Place a towel or other large load into a gallon-size bag ($). Re-Pac Bags Eco-friendly, reusable Re-Pac Bags protect food, toiletries, and other items within confines that repel mildew and mould.…
The Many Faces of Kylie
I've only had my new phone for a couple of months, but I already have about 1200 photos on it. When Kylie or Andy look at my photos, they always wonder why I have so many photos of the exact same thing, it's because out of 10 pics of the same thing, I may get one that looks good enough to put on Instagram or Facebook! With kiddos, they like to move, so it's blurry, or there's too much background with clutter that I don't want to show, or you can't see the entire graphic on their shirt, You…
Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System Review & #Giveaway (3/29)
I drink a lot of coffee. By a lot, I mean, I take after my mom and dad, and probably drink a pot of coffee, by myself, almost every day. Although I love to smile, I have to say that it's less that bright, or white. I've been leery of whitening strips and toothpastes, but I was happy to run across the Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System. Not only is it affordable, but it's safe! Before diving into my new smile endeavor, I did a little research and found out that the ideal at home bleaching agent shouldn't be…