Category Archives: Bakersfield Moms

Working Mom Wednesday: Finding balance = finding success

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jamie Butow

Are you successful? Those were the three words that had my stomach in knot as a typed up last week’s Working Mom Wednesday post. The cover of Working Mother magazine asked that question, and it took me some time to get … Continue reading →

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Toy trends for 2012: The year of the app

Posted on February 22, 2012 by BakersfieldMom

By Beth Whitehouse, Newsday The biggest trend in toys for 2012 is the melding of online apps with physical toys, several toy experts said at the 109th annual American International Toy Fair Feb. 12-15 in Manhattan. A toy car’s speed and … Continue reading →

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Tip Tuesday: Storing plastic lids

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jamie Butow

Found on Pinterest and I HAD to share! This is so easy! Can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner! Use a plastic dish drainer to store and organize your plastic lids! GENIUS! Tweet

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Meatless Monday: Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jamie Butow

A wonderful, hearty meal without the expensive meat! I used to make these whenever I have company. And they aren’t bad left-over, either!  Tweet

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The Parent ’Hood: Must kids be protected from harsh grandparents?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by BakersfieldMom

Your parents are the opposite of indulgent grandparents — stricter rules than yours, harsher scolding. Do you step in?  Tweet

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3-D technology helps autistic kids learn to read

Posted on February 18, 2012 by BakersfieldMom

By Walter Pacheco, OrlandoSentinel.com A menagerie of virtual 3-D animals that swim, eat bugs and fly are building crucial reading skills in autistic children at Audubon Park Elementary in Orlando, Fla.. Four-year-old Christopher Gomez lined up a set of specialized word … Continue reading →

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Fit & Fabulous: Dress up with this ‘cat eye’ eyeliner tip

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Jamie Butow

Tired of your same old make-up routine? I know I get bored wearing the same make-up everyday to work. Why not change things up a bit? I found this video on YouTube demonstrating how to get the perfect ‘cat-eye’ look … Continue reading →

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Fiance’s ex may have the right idea

Posted on February 17, 2012 by BakersfieldMom

Q: I have a problem with my fiance’s ex. They have a child together. She always calls him just to talk about their 6-year-old son and then just starts chit-chatting about stuff that has nothing to do with their son. … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Thursday: Grow your own green onions (without a garden)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jamie Butow

I’d love to have the space and time to grow my own produce. And, truth be told, I’d love not to have a black thumb. But there are some things I can grow in my townhouse that don’t take a … Continue reading →

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Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: Mom looks at tragic teen romance

Posted on February 16, 2012 by BakersfieldMom

It’s bad enough that I had to live through teenage heartbreak when I was a teenager. It never occurred to me I’d have to live through it again, now that it’s happening to my children.  Tweet

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