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november
features
Note From The Editor
The holidays are here! What a beautiful and wonderful time of year. I have always been a sap for the holidays. The tradition in our home every year is to decorate our Christmas tree on Thanksgiving evening. I'm so excited about the holidays that I wanted the tree up yesterday! For all you moms who are equally as excited about the holidays as I am we have some ideas and inspirations for Thanksgiving. Plus, find gift ideas for everyone in the family, including Fido, in our first annual holiday gift guide.
For new and expectant moms out there, this issue is especially for you! Take a look at our articles on the best new pregnancy and mom books on the shelves. Plus, the reasons why you should breastfeed. And, check out a "how-to" guide to squeezing in a bit of "me time."
Wishing you a marvelous beginning
to the holiday season!
Jennifer James
Editor
jjames@mommytoo.com
For Moms
Great New Books for Moms and Moms-To- Be As Well As Old Favorites, including an interview with Marcie Jones, co-author of Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth. :: By Jennifer James More
 Babies Were Born to Be Breastfed :: By Lola Ogungbade, Mommy Too! Breastfeeding Advisor Every woman comes from a very different background, culture, set of values, and support system than the next. So it’s no wonder that breastfeeding might come across as being downright disgusting, sexual or maybe very inconvenient to some while to others the most treasured gift they can give to their babies. More
New Moms. Need Sleep. Try These Ideas.
Baby Steps...A New Mom's Guide to Getting "Me Time" Some mamas I know are all over the mama get-togeth er idea from the day they deliver their little bundle of joy. Scrapbooking, girls’ night out, dinner and drinks, shopping, even a movie are all perfect and deserving breaks.By Valerie McDermott, co-founder of Million-Dollar-Mama.com. More
Motherhood Art and Poetry :: Take a look at Stephanie Rodriguez's art with motherhood, children and family themes. And, read two poems, "Mahogany Mother", by poet Kim Paulk and "Woman of Substance" by poet Nicole Marie Stevenson. More
Health ier Skin Naturally in 7 Days or Less :: By Burgundy Shank Many people think that drastic measures are required in order to have flawless youthful skin. Nothing could be further from the truth. It’s possible to have better looking skin starting with things you already have in your home; no cosmetic surgery or expensive makeup required! More
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Daily Gra titude Mini-Retreat :: By Jeanine Byers When the turkey has been carved and the table is filled with yummy treats, it's hard to think deeply about gratitude and blessings. And it is such a small window of opportunity to feel really good about your life. Why not take the next three weeks and bathe in gratitude? More
Family Get-Togethers. Thanksgiving Ideas and Inspirations, including how to be organized this Thanksgiving, how to cook a traditional meal, books for the season and coupons and savings for holiday cookware. More
Mommies Read Too!: Top 10
Recommended Booklist :: By Tee C. Royal Mommies Read Too! is now a monthly column compiled by our books editor, Tee. C. Royal. Tee is the founder of R.A.W. Sistaz (Reading and Writing Sistaz), a wildly popular nationwide bookclub that features book reviews and author spotlights for thousands of readers around the world. R.A.W. Sistaz has been featured in Essence Magazine and Black Expressions. Check out her November reads. More
November Columns
Savvy Sistah:
Living in the Suburbs
Minivan Mama
Avril Walker Shelton GO |
Through the eyes of a new mom
Week 12
Rachel Powell GO |
Learning Without Walls
Unschooling
Maisha Khalfani GO |
Moms' Health |
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 Walnuts: A Great Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Many people look to fish, such as salmon, for omega-3 fatty acids. However, Penny Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., distinguished professor of nutrition at Penn State and primary investigator for the study states, "The omega-3 fatty acids in walnu ts were converted to the same omega-3 fatty acids found in marine sources, and had a similar effect on inflammation. More
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care :: By Angelique Shofar, Mommy Too! Wellness Advisor The great news is the living body has an awesome innate ability to heal itself. Allowing for the body to heal itself does take time and an understanding of and trust in the abilities the body has. Healing and helpin g the body to heal itself is only a part of what chiropractic is all about. More
Sweat Off Holiday Weight Although it is generally assumed that Americans gain five or more pounds during the holidays, there are no real studies to support that claim. Researchers do say, however, that the average American gains about one pound between Thanksgiving and New Years. More
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