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Ideas for a Green & Blue Nursery

Blues and greens bring in natural, lively colors into a nursery, for either baby boys or baby girls. Colors can range from brilliantly bright to subtle pale, making them a great foundation for a variety of themes and accents. Whether you’ve peeked at the ultrasound or are keeping the baby’s sex a surprise, blues and greens lay the groundwork for a welcoming nursery.

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Signs of Water Breaking in Pregnancy

When you are in your ninth month of pregnancy, your water could break at any time. It’s probably best that this doesn’t happen when you are giving a speech in front of a large crowd of people or when you are a guest at a formal dinner party. The good news is that only about 10 percent of women experience their water breaking before they are checked in at the hospital. But, since you don’t know for sure, it is understandable why many women are interested in knowing what, if any, signs will occur before your water breaks.

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10 Ways to Create a Healthy Nursery

Preparing for a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, but it can also be daunting. Everyone from the baby store employee to your own mother has an opinion on what you should eat, wear, and buy. Our rule of thumb is to keep things simple, follow your instincts, and most importantly, do what’s best for you and your baby. We’ve put together a list to help guide you towards creating a nursery that promotes health and a low carbon-footprint. Even making one small change towards green living can have a huge impact on your child’s life.

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Streekers

If you have teenage girls, you are probably familiar with all the new fun, fashion trends. A new trend that my friend’s teenage daughter loves? – hair streaking!

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My Favorite New Recipe: Leek Gratin

Have you ever gone into the supermarket and seen those things that look like giant scallions? Well, thats a leek. Only this onion on steroids doesnt taste anything like a scallion, but a refined, subtle, mild, delicate, clean tasting onion. They are fabulous in soups, fish dishes, braised, blanched, poached or in this case made into a gratin.