Give Thanks!

As we enter the holiday season, I was thinking about how much my life changed when I had my son, and about how much the holidays changed after he was born. It's been two and a half years since he came into this world, and oh how he has grown and changed and changed the lives of his mother, father, and family members. I'm thankful for so many more things now that our family of two became three. Not that I felt I was missing something before he was born, but only after did I find another puzzle piece in my game of Life. I prayerfully give Thanks for my little puzzle piece every day. He is truly a blessing and I have never been more proud of a title than I have been with Mommy! So tell us, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? We would like to know what our readers have to share.

Got Milk?

This costume worn by Cash Warren and Jessica Alba's, 16 month old daughter, Honor Marie, definately puts a smile on your face. He posted this pic on his twitter page with the question, "What do you all think of my little stinks costume?".

Boosting Your Immune System

If you are a germophobe like myself, you will appreciate any advice on how to keep yourself from getting the ickies this winter. According to Pregnancy & Newborn magazine, there are natural remedies safe for pregnant women that will help you ward off and cure common ailments. Honey is for sore throats and coughs. I mix it in my tea or eat a teaspoon full and then wash it down with some warm liquid. Eating cabbage can help relieve constipation. Try eating it with a few prunes on top as a salad. Cabbage leaves can also alleviate mastitis, a breast infection that causes red streaks around the nipple, painful swollen breasts, and high fevers. I wish I had known this little tip when I was nursing. Mastitis can be terrible! Chamomile tea can help ward off morning sickness and have a calming effect. You can even use it as a skin compress for burns. Lemon juice can help your immune system fight off viruses. Lemons have lots of vitamin C, so add some zest to your diet like putting lemon wedges in your water and make a toast to your health this winter.

Olympian's baby is a winner!

Amanda Beard, seven time Olympic medalist introduced Blaise Ray Brown. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. This is the swimmer's first child with husband Sacha Brown. I had to post this one, he's just such a cutie! This photo was posted on her facebook page. You can become a fan of Amanda's on facebook and see other photos of her little winner!

A little Pregnancy TLC

Do you need to de-stress? Is pregnancy freaking you out? Here's 10 ways to de-stress during pregnancy from Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine.

1. Take a walk.

2. Indulge a little. (Chocolate? or ice cream? or both?)

3. Talk. Time for a chat or cry? Share with someone important in your life how you're feeling.

4. Practice Yoga.

5. Take a spa day.

6. Swim.

7. Meditate.

8. Write in a journal.

9. Shop 'til you drop.

10. Put your feet up. (Spend the day relaxing around home.)

8th Annual "Walk 4 Life" 5K RUN/WALK

To Grandma's House We Go

According to a new study by Canadian researchers, children who visit their grandparents and great-grandparents often, help keep them from forming negative stereotypes about older people. Children who are around elderly people often, at a very young age, before they can speak, are less likely to associate them with negative cultural images, according to the the study published in Educational Gerontology. When I saw this article on the website, http://www.upi.com/, I immediately thought of my 2 year old son who absolutely adores his great-grandparents( who are in their late 80's) and live close to us. He asks to see them almost on a daily basis and I think when he's a little older, he'll realize how lucky he is to have such experienced and influential people in his life. I, on the other hand, did'nt grow up seeing my grandparents much, and my great grandparents were no longer alive when I was born. I really did not feel comfortable around older people until I married my husband, who is very close with his grandparents and visits often. I gained a new insight on life and the value of those who have seen and lived through great historical events. I'm proud to say that when my son sits in his great-grandmothers lap, he doesn't see an old lady, he see's another valuable member of the family that he loves and looks up to.