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Tag Archive: Holidays

Real Mom Talk: Holiday Recipes
November 25, 2015 8:57 am | by

Beautiful autumn trees, crisp air, a warm fire, cider, eggnog, and big family celebrations are right around the corner. This REALLY IS the most wonderful time of year! When it’s cold outside, I find so much joy spending time creating delicious food in my warm kitchen. I love to bake and I LOVE sweets, so that is usually what I contribute to potluck events. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true holiday recipes. I get compliments every time! I have a huge family and there are tons of kids, so I stick with traditional desserts that everyone likes. But I

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Real Mom Talk: Traveling with Children
December 16, 2014 8:30 pm | by

When it comes to traveling with a baby/toddler, I think I’ve become quite the pro at it. Recently, we traveled 25+ hours, by car — with an energetic 2 year old. What an experience that was. With the holidays in full swing, I know many of you will be busy traveling with your own children. Here are a few helpful tips to make getting to your destination a little smoother.  Create a “Fun Box.” This was a lifesaver on our trip. I picked up a small plastic basket from the store and filled it with things that were fun like

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Review: Natural Toys
December 11, 2014 7:35 pm | by

With the cooler months in full swing, keeping your little one entertained indoors can be somewhat of a challenge! Play and imagination is everything at a young age, and here are my favorite toys that will not only keep your little one entertained, but are also great for learning. And right now, ALL Cotton Babies toys are on sale . Just in time for the holidays! 1. Green Toys Tool Set – This toolbox from Green Toys is a favorite of ours. My little guy plays with his almost every day!  2. Interactive Books – Read, read, read! What little doesn’t love a fun interactive book! Makes for great stocking stuffers as

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Real Mom Talk: Christmas Gifts for Mom
December 8, 2014 8:36 pm | by

What do moms really want for Christmas? To sleep in and go to the bathroom without toddlers banging on the door. But since that isn’t in the cards for the next few years, here is a list of practical Christmas gifts that any mom will love: Reusable water bottle or coffee mug. These are cute, convenient and a great way to stay hydrated. Lifefactory makes durable glass water bottles that are a healthy alternative to plastic. Wallet or billfold. Petunia Pickle Bottom carries adorable and affordable wallets to match any bag. Hat, scarf or mittens. Every woman loves (and needs) stylish

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Real Mom Talk: Quick Holiday Recipes for the Family
December 7, 2014 3:53 pm | by

With all the hustle and bustle during the holidays, who has time to slave in the kitchen, crafting the perfect dish? In my family, quick and easy recipes are our go-to, and one of our favorites is cranberry jello! It’s an old family recipe that I learned to make when I was a little girl and now I bring it to all our holiday get togethers! Here’s what you need: The larger box of Strawberry Jello Can of crushed pineapple Can of Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce At least 16oz Frozen Strawberries Crushed Pecans or Walnuts optional Directions: 1) Take 2

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Thursday Giveaway: Give a Gift
December 3, 2014 7:22 pm | by

‘Tis the season for giving. The holidays are a time for joy, celebration and compassion. For many families, it’s a chance to shower your loved ones with all their favorite goodies, but for those who are less fortunate, the holidays can be extremely stressful — and unaffordable.   Today, many families struggle to pay for diapers and other basic necessities like food and utilities. Share the Love was created to help these families — all year round. It’s a locally-sustainable, nationally-accessible cloth diaper bank that provides families with cloth diapers. This program enables low income families with reusable diapers, which

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Thursday Giveaway: Holiday Freetime
November 19, 2014 8:07 pm | by

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week. Time just seems to fly by — even more so around the holidays.  This is the busiest time of year, so it can be especially difficult to find a couple minutes to yourself at the end of each day. If you’re a parent, the majority of your time is spent caring for others. From laundry, meals, cleaning, diaper changes, baths, and errands, there aren’t enough hours in a day to get it all done. And, if you use cloth diapers, you have to find a few extra minutes to stuff your diapers. Unless you use

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Thursday Giveaway: Holiday Head Start
November 5, 2014 5:37 pm | by

The holidays are approaching — and fast! With all the hustle and bustle going on, who doesn’t need (or want) a little free time during the busiest time of year?  Whether you’re out in the stores fighting the crowds, or sitting at homing scoring cyber deals, preparing for one of the busiest seasons can go a long way when it comes to finding a few extra minutes to yourself at the end of each day. For this week’s giveaway, we want to help you get a head start on the holidays. Two people will receive a $20 gift certificate and a

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Real Mom Talk: Valentine’s Day and Kids
February 10, 2014 5:32 pm | by

What I didn’t realize before having kids, was that traditions aren’t usually these well-planned out things that you plan on passing down to your kids. I guess maybe they can be but, for the most part, all of our family “traditions” are things that we did once, had a lot of fun doing, and decided to do again. Ta-da! Tradition is born! Making Valentine’s Day into a big deal is one of those inadvertent traditions that we’ve adopted in our family. It started with my buying a bunch of red and pink stuff in the store one year on a

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Cotton Babies Easter Holiday Hours
March 28, 2013 9:45 am | by

The Cotton Babies warehouse, which includes the shipping, wholesale and customer service departments, will be closed Friday, March 29, in honor of Good Friday. Offices will reopen at 9 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013. All customer service phone calls and e-mails will be returned in the order they were received when our office re-open. Orders placed after 1 p.m. Central time Thursday, March 28th, will begin shipping in the order they were received on Monday, April 1st. Our St. Louis, MO and Vancouver, WA retail stores will also be closed on Friday, March 29. Regular business hours will resume at

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