Potty Training Rewards

Most of us find it hard to potty train our children. Maybe it’s because we are ready, but they are not. You may find that rewarding your child for taking the steps in potty training may help in the process.

You may reward your child for sitting on the potty or for telling you he/she has to use the toilet. The following are some suggestions of things that have worked for myself and some of my friends. This is to give you an idea of ways you can encourage your child to use the potty.

Potty Chart

Before I began potty training my oldest son, I decided to create a chart with stickers that I knew he enjoyed. Across the top I drew pictures of pants, toilet, toilet paper, flushing and washing hands. There were times my son completed one of these task I rewarded him by having him place a sticker on the tasks he had done, and go over the areas he had forgotten.

Reward Basket

If stickers don’t interest your child the Dollar store is filled with inexpensive “treats” that you can purchase for a small basket of toys and crayons, colouring books etc., call this the “potty reward basket”. Have the basket in the washroom, letting them know that if they use the potty they can choose a toy a day. The reward could be given to them at the end of the day.

Edible Treats

Maybe a candy trick will do the trick. You decide what your child enjoys the best and work with it.

There are many more ideas out there. If you have any good ideas that worked for you, feel free to share.

Good Luck!

Winner of March’s Baby Facebook Contest : Little Chef

The winner of April’s Baby Facebook Contest “Little Chef “is 2 year old Haiden, who loves to help his mom cook. Next month’s theme is: New Bundles (ultrasound pictures). If you would like to participate, join us on Facebook.

An Evening For The Cure

Florida Fun Condo

Walt Disney World is both the largest vacation resort in the world and most visited theme park in the world. Although many of us would love to make the trip to see Mickey Mouse and all his friends, the cost of entrance into the theme parks and accommodations may make it difficult. Well, look no further than Florida Fun Condo at Windsor Palms Resort it is an affordable accommodation for your family vacation and close to the theme parks.

Disney World’s four theme parks are just a few of the many attractions in the area. With so much to do, returning to a cramped hotel can add tension to an otherwise enjoyable vacation. Instead, stay in this roomy and affordable condo on your next trip.

Why should you choose to stay at Florida Fun Condo?

1) Florida Fun Condo is located approximately 4 miles from Walt Disney World, near the intersection of Highway 192 and Formosa Gardens Blvd.

2) There are tons of activities and programs at Disney World. At the condo itself, there are games and DVDs to entertain the young ones in your party. Windsor Palms Resort has a game room with ping pong, pool, and air hockey. The resort also has a swimming pool, tennis court, and basketball court.

3) Value when compared with a hotel. For about the same price, families get three bedrooms and a living room instead of one room.

Your child will never forget this trip to Walt Disney World and the Disney room at the Florida Fun Condo. This room has twin beds, a Mickey TV, and DVD player for kids of all ages to enjoy.

Other features that will be included in your stay at Florida Fun Condo are, convenient 1^st floor unit, free high speed internet access, 3 bedrooms with comfortable pillow top mattresses, 2 full baths, gated community, full kitchen, washer & dryer, ceramic tile floors in all rooms, free local and long distance calls, a collection of games, DVDs, VHS tapes and CDs for your enjoyment.

In addition to staying at a great place, Florida Fun Condo provides other great saving tips to its visitors,

1) You will be able to make your breakfasts and dinners and pack your lunches for your days full of fun at the theme parks.

2) When you decide to go to the parks, try to head our early in the mornings before the big crowds hit. Stay for a couple of hours, and when it starts to get busy head back to the condo and relax by the pool. You can always return back to the parks after the kids have had their naps and “downtime”.

3) Allows you to plan your day in a setting like at home. You can do your laundry and lay out the outfits for the coming day, so you can get your little ones dressed and ready for a day of fun quickly!

4)Your children will continue to enjoy their stay at the Condo at our games room and pool area.

If you would like to learn more about Florida Fun Condo and how they can make your next trip to Walt Disney World, the best family trip ever, visit http://www.floridafuncondo.com/index.html.

Dahlia’s Custom Cakes

After working as a magazine publisher in New York, Dahlia Weinman took time off to raise her two young children. Dahlia searched for a new career to fulfill her artistic passion. After designing and decorating her youngest son’s 1st birthday cake, a career was born.

Each custom cake is baked from scratch and decorated by hand. Dahlia works with each individual client to create a one-of-a-kind extraordinary cake that is both beautiful and delicious! To see for yourself her fantastic work, visit http://www.dahliascake.com.

The following are just a peek at her wonderful master pieces.

Food Network Chef has Baby

After being totally surprised that she was pregnant, on March 29th in LA, Giada and husband Todd Thompson welcomed their first child, a healthy baby girl, Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson weighed in at 5lbs, 13oz.

Giada is a celebrity chef on The Food Network and her husband is a clothing designer.

Congratulations to the new parents!

Winner of March’s Baby Facebook Contest Easter Babies & Kids

The winner of March’s Baby Facebook Contest “Easter babies & Kids” is 6 year old Amber Gail. She proudly show off the colourful flower bouquet she made for Easter. Next month’s theme is : Little Chefs! If you would like to participate, join us on Facebook.