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New Vitamins to Help Toddlers Thrive

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The following post is written by Steady Mom's monthly contributor, Melitsa.

Are your toddlers getting their vitamins?

With the start of summer more of us will be aware of covering up our toddlers to avoid skin problems. We're careful that they eat their greens and munch an apple to get their Vitamin C.

It's what caring parents do. Vitamins are vital to the health of us all.

I'd like to propose five new vitamins just in time for summer. Release date is worldwide with no known side effects--except possibly the big bi-product of laughter, smiles and contentment.

Give your child PURTS this summer.

10 Picture Books that Teach Important Life Lessons

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Today I'm guest posting over at Simple Mom on one of my favorite topics--books!

From my post:

"Often as parents we get consumed by the details of our days--life speeds past while we try to catch up and just keep everyone fed, clothed, and healthy. Sometimes the rush of our busy routines leaves little time leftover to contemplate and discuss life's important issues with our children.

When, exactly, are we supposed to find the time or the words to talk about meaningful topics like injustice, simplicity, death, or faithfulness?

Thankfully we can walk into any library and have abundant assistance to tackle life lessons with our little ones.

All we have to do is open a book, enjoy it together, and let a natural discussion unfold."

Head here to read the rest!

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Jamie is founder of this spot called Steady Mom, editor of the blog Simple Homeschool, mama to three cute kids born on three different continents, and author of Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood.

Family Feasts for $75 a Week Winner

After 105 entries, the winner of Family Feasts for $75 a Week is...

Jill T (mikeandjillturner@) said....

"This book looks great! I hear Cosco saves money in the long run but going there stretches our food budget- as does my once in a while stops to Whole Foods. Thanks."

Congratulations Jill!

If you're looking to save money on your grocery budget, take the time to check out this book!

Jamie is founder of this little spot called Steady Mom, editor of the blog Simple Homeschool, mama to three cute kids born on three different continents, and author of Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood.

Family Feasts for $75 a Week :: Review & Giveaway

Mary Ostyn is a woman you want to get to know. She's the author of two books, mommy blogger at Owlhaven, and a mama to ten kids (No, that is not a typo!).

Mary is a fellow adoptive mother with four biological children and six who joined her family through international adoption. A kindred spirit.

So I was more than happy when she asked if I would like to take a look at her newest release, Family Feasts for $75 a Week.

Family Feasts is the perfect resource and cookbook for someone trying to save on their monthly food bills. The first section shares Mary's general grocery shopping tips and tools of the trade. (Keep in mind that she feeds her family of 12 on $800-900/month!)

The rest of the book provides recipes in traditional cookbook style. Most recipes make use of whole ingredients. I really enjoyed the short section on canning and food preservation.

Selected by Good Morning America as one of the best cookbooks of 2009, I have one copy of Family Feasts for $75 a Week to give away to a Steady Mom reader!

This giveaway is open to readers in the United States and Canada.