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Cornstarch for Baby Rash

Dealing with baby rashes may be one of the least fun parts of being a mom. That red, sore-looking bottom can seem like an indictment of bad parenting. It’s easy to believe that your baby wouldn’t have diaper rash if you’d remembered to change his diaper more often or used the right cream or ointment or powder to protect his delicate skin from irritation. Cornstarch is an old home remedy to help keep skin dry and reduce friction that can cause heat rashes and diaper rashes. It may, however, cause as many problems as it heals.

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Diets for Vegans

Veganism is a way of life. Vegans won’t exploit animals in any way and don’t support cruelty to animals, which means that vegans won’t eat animals or use them for clothing. Vegans differ from vegetarians by not eating products that come from animals, such as eggs or milk. Vegans only eat plant-based foods. If you, as the mother of your family, are vegan, chances are the whole family adopts this lifestyle, too. To get the proper nutrients, vegan families have to know about the types of food available for them.

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Ground Rules for Parental College Visits

College is the best four years of your life (at least, theoretically). Its about freedom, independence, and eating cold pizza for breakfast just because you can. Its our first foray into the real world, which is pretty exciting, but for parents, I suppose it can be a little frightening to watch the nest empty out.

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What are the Functions of Flour in Baking?

Have you ever been in the middle of baking and wondered, what are the functions of flour in baking?. Why does this recipe call for flour? And is it calling for whole wheat flour, or all-purpose flour, or bread flour? And why wheat flour all the time?” The last question is easy to answer. Wheat…

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Valentine’s Day Gifts She’ll Love

It's that time of year and we found some great gifts that we know we'd love. So whether you drop hints to your partner or buy them for a friend (Galentine's day!), share the love this Valentine's Day! Nic D’Andrea’s Miss Bracelet collection has gorgeous stackable bracelets with empowering charms that anyone would love! Handcrafted in…