The letter below is from a friend of mine Melissa, asking me for some help. A friend, Rachel, has just taken in three children from Haiti. Any help is appreciated. The government will not be offering any help for at least three months due to all the misplaced children. If you would like to [...][...]
Archive for January, 2010
January 30th, 2010 - 6:36 am § in Family Fun
Six Minutes in Haiti…
Six Minutes in Haiti from Northland Church on Vimeo. [...]
January 29th, 2010 - 6:49 am § in Family Fun
TV Entertainment Center Turned Play Kitchen…
Have someone handy in your house? Check out this entertainment center turned play kitchen from Design Dazzle. With the popularity of flat screen TVs, I bet an entertainment center like this would be easy to find second hand. The best thing about this kitchen–you can customize it howev[...]
January 28th, 2010 - 6:26 am § in Family Fun
Kids Helping Haiti…
From Nick.com, check out this blog full of great ideas on how our kids can help kids in Haiti. There are message boards, news links, and information about relief organizations. [...]
January 27th, 2010 - 12:57 pm § in Family Fun
Book Signing at Busy Bees…
Head on over to Busy Bees on Laskin Road this Saturday (Janurary 30th) from 10am-2pm. Local author Martha Swirzinski will be signing books from her children’s book series: Movement and More. Martha will be reading at 10:30 am and 1 pm. Hope to see you there! Also, check out the new arri[...]
January 27th, 2010 - 12:40 pm § in News
Haiti…How Can You Help?
While watching the footage of the catastrophe in Haiti, many of us are wondering how we can help. Check out Bethany Christians Services website for some answers to your questions. Bethany has a local chapter here at the Beach and they are ready to answer any questions that you may have. The[...]
January 26th, 2010 - 7:02 am § in Childbirth and Pregnancy, TV, Movies, Books and Media
The iPhone Can Get You Pregnant…
What?! If you are trying (or not trying) to get pregnant, the iPhone might be your new best friend. Check out this article about the many apps that you can use to track your cycle and figure out your most fertile days. [...]
January 25th, 2010 - 4:01 pm § in Education and Development
Is Your Preschooler a Techno-Tot?
Check out this article from Tidewater Parent about children and computers. For an added bonus, don’t miss the expert they quoted, who is one of our own Beach Mommy’s. [...]
January 23rd, 2010 - 8:36 am § in Baby Gear
Baby Activity Logger for iPhone…
From Beach Babies email (if you have something to share, email us at info@vabeachbabies.com) Hello, My name is Mark Bonassera, and I have written a baby tracking application called Baby Activity Logger. The app has been around for about a year now, and I have incorporated a lot of suggestions from [...]
January 22nd, 2010 - 7:54 am § in Baby Gear
Congratulations to…..
Camille! Tyler and I put all the names in a cup, and lucky Camille was picked–just in time for your new baby boy! Enjoy your Tiny Hiney–I am jealous I don’t get to keep it! The rest of you can head over to Busy Bees (or shop online) to pick one up for yourself. A [...][...]