Ahhhh… date night! It’s the end all, be all in our household. Nothing like a romantic reminder of how it all began and a refreshing way to keep the passion alive. And, with a little creativity in the finance department, you’ll see that all you need is love to make your time alone together great. Plus – tips to save on sitters!
10. Make it a Home Sweet Home First
Eat your meal before you head out, then leave for an after dinner drink or head to a Read More…
At Breezy Mama, we pride ourselves on being women in addition to being mothers; We strive for healthy lifestyles and try to avoid the frumpy rut that parenting can cause. That being said, as far as we’re concerned, Gabrielle Reece is an uber Breezy Mama!
We caught up with the Web site creator of The HoneyLine and volleyball star who’s graced countless magazine covers for her stunning looks (and did we mention she’s married to Laird Hamilton, the man who defines the word “waterman”?) for tips on keeping in shape, what she loves to do with her girls (18 month old Brody Jo, 5 year old Reece Viola and 14 year old stepdaughter Bela) for fun, and to get real on the topic of motherhood.
What do you think is the most difficult aspect of motherhood?
On a basic level, it’s the idea of worrying about someone so much. You don’t want to be run by fear, but you are really aware of their Read More…
Since I’m on Round Two of the baby stage, I’ve really been able to see what products are essential, and which ones I could live without. As you know, the immensity of what’s available for babies is overwhelming–here are my suggestions on what you should make sure to get.
Bumbo ($38.00) with Play Tray ($10.00)
The tray is the key thing here. When my son was born, we had the Bumbo, but no tray. We used the seat fairly often, but it was one of those products I could’ve Read More…
The Queen of the Caboodle is back! This time, she brings new meaning to “Kelly Green.”
Don’t get me wrong, I try to help the environment as much as the next gal. I use my reusable bags when buying groceries, purchased stainless steel water bottles for the entire family, and even replaced my old light bulbs with energy efficient ones. I also try to buy organic foods and chemical –free products for my family and myself. But am I willing to sacrifice my favorite eye shadow to use chemical-free products that are good for the environment? THAT I have a harder time with. So, unless I really believe in an organic product, I am sticking with my paraben-filled eye shadow in its non-recyclable container, thank you very much.
That being said, I decided to take it upon myself to test some organic/recyclable products to see which ones are as good as the “high pollutant” ones. Here’s the list of products that I would easily use in the name of beauty, while saving my body from harsh chemicals and would certainly make Read More…
My li'l scholar.
Back in MY day (ahem) Kindergarten was a time to learn to sit still and homework meant remembering a change of clothes in case of an “accident.” As my five-year-old preps for the big leagues, I am stressed about what’s expected of her in these homework heavy days. Along with my own concerns, Breezy Mama Susie’s 3 1/2 year old’s birthday falls on a tricky fall date, which, for her, begs the question: to start Kindergarten earlier or wait until the year after. And, in general, no matter a child’s birth date, how do we know when they are ready to be sent off to the wild, er, start elementary school? Dr. Gordon Caras, PhD, A.P.C. of the SD Psychoanalytic Institute answered these questions, addressed my concerns and more. Plus! Tips for preparing your child emotionally.
How do parents assess whether their child is ready for Kindergarten?
Parents’ assessment of their child’s readiness for Kindergarten is based upon their child’s Read More…
This is one of my favorite ways to use up the abundance of tomatoes that I have growing during the summer months. I don’t know who came up with it first–Cama or Breezy Mama Jen (who are sisters-in-law) so I will give them both equal credit. Even if you swore off tomatoes when you were a kid, you still HAVE to try this recipe. My husband, who can’t stand tomatoes, absolutely loves it. What’s so great about it is it’s versatility. As Cama wrote me in an email, “This can be used as a salad dressing, on toast, meats, pasta or bruschetta. You can’t really mess this recipe up…just don’t use too much balsamic!” Enjoy! –Alex
Ingredients:
1 cup olive oil
1/4- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (I usually stick closer to the 1/4 cup amount)
2 tablespoons fresh basil
8 vine ripened tomatoes roughly chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic put through press (or chopped garlic from the jar)
3 shallots (diced) OR finely chopped red onions
salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a large glass jar (a Mason or cleaned out pickle jar, for example) and cover tightly. Set in the sun for 4-5 hours. (I normally make it in the morning, and set it in the sun for the day.)
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I first heard about Heidi and her son, Bexon, through a mutual friend–Breezy Mama Lane. She was telling me about Bex, who was born with severe infantile scoliosis and his parents were told that in order to correct it, he would have to have major surgeries with a 100% complication rate and potential deformities. Heidi knew there had to be a better alternative and her determination is an inspiration.
The Internet saved my son’s life. His spine was on a collision course to crush his small heart and lungs, and it could’ve happened before age three.
When he began walking, we noticed Read More…
Great news for the 4-9 year old page turners in your life: chapter books. The hubby discovered about a year ago that our now five year old daughter was ready and it’s made life a whole lot more entertaining for all. Reading a chapter and then continuing nightly has everyone excited to find out what will happen next. In my hunt to find more for them to enjoy, I once again crossed reference the New York Times Best Sellers, Amazon Best Sellers, Borders Top Sellers, Chronical Books and threw in a healthy dose of personal opinion to bring you the top five. All of the picks are great for new readers (and the pros!) or for children (like ours) who still need to be read to. And most of these come in a Read More…
Ahhhh, potty training . . . the two words that bring nervous anticipation to every parent that decides it’s time to embark on the journey. Potty training is not fun—it brings accidents, Oxi Clean galore, and battles—but once the poop (or pee) makes it in the potty, Read More…
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