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Nakkashe – Turkish Oya Crochet #EtsyShopReview

Nakkashe – Turkish Oya Crochet

I love discovering new types of artistic mediums. Perhaps this is why I can get lost for hours on end on Etsy, surfing through all you crafty men and women who are making such amazing pieces of art. Plus, I love that you can find people sharing their crafts from all around the world. From painted wine glasses to knitted hats, the level of new forms of artistry is impressive!

So, when I was introduced to the Etsy shop Nakkashe, I was impressed with the level of “crocheting” that is happening in every piece listed. I use the term crocheting in quotes because this technique is not like the crocheted blankets my grandmother would knit. No. This is technique is called Turkish Oya Crochet. It is a stitch knot technique that uses a much finer thread and a tiny sewing needle. The result is beautifully intricate designed necklaces and scarves.

Nakkashe pieces have a ‘boho’ flair to them, which I appreciate. Most of the scarves are silk with the Turkish Oya crocheted details on the end. The necklaces are much more detailed with some beautiful designs. One that I liked is the Red and Black Crocheted Leaf Chocker that you see above. It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind statement necklace.

Shop owner, Anakiz, uses the inspirations and colors of her childhood in Turkey to inspire these beautiful creations. She fancies herself a talkative and energetic woman who is committed to reinventing the crafts of her ancestors.

There is clearly a lot of heart, culture and care given to each of the pieces listed in the Nakkashe Etsy shop. They are perfect gifts for an inspiring woman in your life. With Mother’s Day coming up, I can see a couple pieces that I’d like to have and maybe a few for my own mom.

With the level of care and craftsmanship that goes into each piece, the prices are very reasonable. Gifts start as low as $15 and go as high as $60. So, if you need a new and unique idea for Mother’s Day or a Birthday, check out the Etsy shop Nakkashe.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Nakkashe. All opinions are 100% mine.

Yours Truly Jo Etsy Shop

Do you know someone who has ever suffered from depression? Or have one of those days where you just need a little extra reminder to keep moving forward? It can be difficult to find ways to help others (or ourselves) stay focused on the goodness in our lives. Sometimes we want a little pick-me-up or a friend needs a reminder that you are there for them. But, for some, it can be hard to find the right words or sentiments that really get through to them and what they are going through.

Yours Truly Jo is an Etsy shop of handmade greetings created specifically for our friends and family suffering from depression. Jo Morgan, the shop owner, loves helping people find happiness through her greeting cards and wall canvases. Her shop motto is “Creating smiles for those who find it hard to.” Each card/canvas is designed to create an extra burst of happiness in the lives of someone who is struggling with depression.

Jo’s cards range from “Let’s Talk” to “Smile Anyway” messages that let that person in your life know they are not alone and they have people they can lean on during their time in need. She has over 30 unique designs that will lift the spirits of people suffering. One of my favorites is the “Push yourself beyond your self-created limitations” wall canvas for $20. It is a brightly colored rainbow card that can be given to anyone struggling with a hardship in their life – either personal or professional. It acts as a constant reminder in the room to keep moving forward brightness and good things lie on the other side.

Really, all of the messages at Yours Truly Jo’s Etsy shop are wonderful messages to inspire anyone. They are messages that you don’t see at your local card shop or boutique. And they are messages we all need to hear from time to time. Jo is a life coach who has found a way to take her life’s mission into a creative outlet by selling her beautiful designs on Etsy.

So, if you are looking for some greeting cards or wall art for loved ones in your life who need some extra inspiration shop Yours Truly Jo. Everything is reasonably priced. Cards average $5- $7 and wall art ranges from $20-$35.

Stop by and check out Yours Truly Jo. Tell her My Mom Spark sent you.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Yours Truly Jo. All opinions are 100% mine.

Home School: Why Bother?

Schooling is an important decision for mothers & fathers. Where the kids go to school- whether public, private, or at home - is really based on your beliefs in what is best for your child. As a former teacher, I feel parents know what is best for their child’s needs, learning styles, and value system. There are pros and cons to all of the systems, but it is up to us as the child’s parent to make the right decision.

Leslie Dahl wrote a book called “HOME SCHOOL: Why Bother?: How to Maximize the Home School Advantage”. In her book, Leslie covers how parents can take a pro-active, holistic approach to home schooling your children. Using her framework, parents can establish a ‘home school’ lifestyle that ensures your values and child’s needs are properly met by the loving attention of a parent.

Home schooling is a big picture approach to parenting and educating your children. Dedicated parents with willingness, time and resources can truly use this book to establish the right structure to produce distinctive results in your children’s education, development, and growth.

If you are interested in exploring home school as an option for your children, download “Home School: Why Bother?” from Amazon.

What are your thoughts on home schooling? Do you do it? Why or why not?

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Gregg Phillips. All opinions are 100% mine.

7BigRocks – Organizing Planners for Your Life

I remember a few years back hearing a motivational speaker talk about the Big Rocks in our lives. These big rocks are the most important people, values, and things we have in our life. If you have a jar that represents how you fill your time and energy, you should always start with the big rocks.

So, what does this have to do with organizing planners on Etsy? Well 7BigRocks is a weekly planning system that allows you to stay focused on the people, values, and things that mean the most to your life. 7BigRocks offers a tidy organizing system for you to work from when deciding how to spend your time. The system is perfect at the beginning of the year when I spend the most time planning out personal, professional, and other ‘Big Rock’ activities for my life.

This is a 3-month weekly planning system and review process. It’s a downloadable product that you can print and fold to fit a standard A4 size planner. I really like the layout of this program. You have plenty of room to write details you need. Plus, there are extra columns for notes on the week, if you need them. Finally, there is a page for each week that allows you to compartmentalize things you can delegate to others (and free up your time) and tasks you are waiting for. I can see this helping me sort my to-do list and get rid of the stuff that wastes my time.

I could even see implementing this system for my business priorities. So often when you are running a business you get side-tracked with tasks that may not always be the best use of your time. With the extra space for handling contact information, addresses, quick note about the meeting purpose, I see this being one of the more useful planning systems. And I really like the “Delegate” and “Wait For” columns where I can make sure I’m outsourcing the right activities and following up on pending activities.

It’s a very smart system that is created by the author of “Crazy Busy? How One Simple Change Can Explode Your Productivity, Free Up Your Time, And Get Your Life Back”. This book is written to help people find a better work/life balance and get off the “hamster wheel” of life.

The 7BigRocks system is only $12 for 3 months and is available on Etsy. You download the 3-month pack and print for your planner. If you are like me, and you geek out over a new planning system, then definitely download the 7BigRocks system and see how you like it. I bet you will find yourself more focused on the things that matter in your life.

So, are you a planner? Do you use a specific system? Or do you just need a solid system to help you regain your focus on life and business? Share with me in the comments.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by 7BigRocks. All opinions are 100% mine.

Love & Piece – Curated Online Jewelry Boutique

Ladies, accessorizing your outfit is a honed skill that I have not mastered. I love shopping the latest trends in jewelry. However, I often struggle to know what is the most current fashion in jewelry. I appreciate pieces that are simple, versatile, and elegant. I just never know if what I like is inline with what is in style.

So, when I found the online jewelry boutique Love & Pieces, I was excited because they only curate the most current trends from hot jewelry designers. Browsing their selection, got lost in all the necklaces, bracelets, and rings they offered. There were so many pieces that I loved. Plus, the shop was easy to navigate to find what I was looking for. I could shop by piece or by designer or for the most popular pieces. Regardless what you are shopping for, their team has made their website VERY user-friendly.

Love & Pieces was founded by Elissa who has an eye for finding the best trends in jewelry and curate a collection that is not only trendy, it is fabulous. You won't find these pieces just anywhere. Elissa prides her shop in curating a unique collection from over 20 designers.

Each piece at Love & Pieces is curated with care. They even gift wrap your purchase for no extra charge. So, if you are looking for some new jewelry and want something trendy, shop at Love & Pieces.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Love & Pieces. All opinions are 100% mine.

O’somechef Spiral Slicer to Make Awesome Raw Vegetable Pasta

Do you ever get in a rut when cooking meals for your family? I do. Fortunately for me, my kids aren’t terribly picky. When a friend recently got a vegetable spiral cutter for her wedding, I was intrigued by the pasta dishes she was creating. Such a good and healthy idea.

Then I found the O’somechef Spiral Slicer. This kitchen gadget does exactly what it says. It slices hard vegetables in thin spiral slices which is perfect for making vegetable pasta dishes. Simply substitute your pasta for the vegetable spirals.

My favorite thing about the O’somechef Spiral Slicer is its size. Instead of being a full size kitchen tool that would take up cabinet space when I’m not using it, this spiral slicer is not much bigger than my hand. It comes with a cleaning brush, a bag for storage, and it is BPA free. This is perfect for my kitchen and it’s not intimidating to use.

You also get a small recipe book with the slicer so you can start making fresh raw vegetable pasta right away. You will find the O’somechef Spiral Slicer on Amazon.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by O'somechef. All opinions are 100% mine.

MeMoi Leggings & Shapewear for Women

My friends and I were just discussing the latest trend of fun and colorful leggings coupled with cute little booties. We all seemed to like this new fashion trend, but feel too old to pull it off in a stylish way. Plus, I always worry about the lack of support leggings can give my hips and butt. Standard leggings seem to be too thin for me to feel I have the coverage I need to be confident in my outfit.

Obviously there are differing opinions on this style, but leggings for women have been a staple in our wardrobes for as long as I remember. We all have at least a few pairs in basic blacks, browns, and grays. And these are the typical colors for any sort of shapewear or support leggings you find on the market. But what if we could find a selection of support leggings that let us wear the newer trends in confidence?

MeMoi is a fashion store for women looking to change up the look of their leggings and add some extra support in areas where we need it. MeMoi's fashion forward tights are built on the cutting edge of style and include a wide selection of sultry offerings from classic opaque and sheer tight to sweater and Angora options.

Check out their cute legging video…it’s got a fun twist that you don’t see coming.

What are your opinions of leggings as part of your winter wardrobe?.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by MeMoi. All opinions are 100% mine.

Baymore Yoga Mats & Bands

It’s the beginning of the year. I know every year, I make the same resolution as most Americans – get in shape. One type of exercise I really enjoy is yoga. It’s low impact. It’s relaxing. And it’s easy to do inside while the kids are napping.

When doing yoga, you definitely need a high quality yoga mat. I’ve tried it on the carpet. I slip and can’t hold the pose the way I need to for the best workout. Recently, I was introduced to Baymore Yoga Mats & Bands. Baymore Sports are high quality workout products. They offered to send me their hot pink yoga mat and a set of bands to review for my audience. Since I do yoga, I said yes.

When the mat arrived I was excited to try it out. Opening the box I was expecting a hot pink mat, but it was more of a red color. I wasn't offended by the color. Quite frankly, once I tried the mat and realized how much nicer it is compared to my old mat, the color was the last thing on my mind.

This yoga mat is thicker and provides a better grip than my old yoga mat. This means I am more comfortable during my yoga workouts whether at home or in a studio. I can feel that extra thickness as I transition from each pose. Plus, I love the fact that is is eco-friendly.

Baymore also sent me some yoga bands. Honestly, I don’t use resistant bands in my yoga (probably because I still haven’t mastered my poses and it takes all of my concentration to follow the routine). Nonetheless, I thought I’d try the bands and see what they were all about. The set of 3 came in different colors for different resistant strengths. They weren’t labeled which was which, so I tested all of them. I can see how adding them to my yoga routine could kick it up a notch.

If you are looking for high quality yoga gear to help you with your healthy body goals, check out Baymore Sports on Amazon. They are reasonably priced and the products are high quality.

How do you plan on staying in shape this year?

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Baymore Sports. All opinions are 100% mine.

Lush Décor $200 Shopping Spree

Do you ever look around your home and think “I really need to change up my home décor?” Enter to win the Lush Décor giveaway below.

There is something therapeutic about changing the look of a room. I find myself relishing in the process of redecorating or finding new “looks” for my home. I get lost in HGTV DIY programs. I use Pinterest to find the right looks and ideas for different rooms. But, redecorating is often a task that gets put on the back burner for me. But, this year, my goal is to freshen up the look in each room of my house.

One thing I am learning as I explore new ideas is that I don’t have to do an “HGTV-level” make-over to get a fresh and up-to-date look in my home. By changing the curtains or adding a new bedding set, you can quickly and easily change the look of a room without painting or construction. This year, as I update the look of each room in my house, I want to find the best ways to maximize my budget so I can create a comfortable and inviting home for my children, my husband, and all of those people who come to visit.

So, when I discovered Lush Décor – a home furnishings website that offers bedding, curtains, and throws – I knew this was a great way to update every room in my house without breaking the bank. Plus,they offer free shipping every day on orders over $50!

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Lush Décor was founded by Jenny Zhu because she wanted to create affordable fashion that can be enjoyed through all the phases of your life. They offer the perfect accents for your home that allow you to create your own look and lifestyle in the place where you live your life – your home.

Lush Décor is sponsoring a $200 shopping spree for their products for all My Mom Spark readers. You can enter the giveaway below. Just follow the steps to enter your chance to win some new home furnishings for you and your home.

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Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Lush Decor. All opinions are 100% mine.

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The TINE App

So, I just love how technology is making it easier for us to move beyond the screen and connect with people we care about. I was recently introduced to a new smartphone app called TINE (pronounced “tiny”). This free app is a brilliant cross between post-it notes and YouTube!

What is the TINE app?

Once you download the free app to your smartphone, you have to order the little stickers that go along with the app. They are called TINE tags and you get them free with your app download. TINE tags have a small QR code that can be scanned by any smartphone.

To use TINE, it is simple.

Place the sticker where you’d want someone to find it.
Scan the tag using the app.
Record an audio or video message and hit Save.

Now you message is saved on that tag. When the person comes along and scans your TINE tag QR code, they will hear or see your recorded message on their phone. TINE even notifies you when someone hears your message.

How can you use it?

As a mom, when I discovered this handy little app, I immediately thought of all the ways I could use this – both for sentimental reasons and some a little more day-to-day functional. Here are just a few of the ways that I use TINE in my house:

Record a message or book for my kids. Attach the TINE tags to each page of the book. Scan and record each page into the tag’s QR code. This is a great way for your kids to hear your voice or to share a special message if you are out of town.
Attach a special message to a gift you are giving.Turn that gift into an interactive experience for the recipient. I could see the grandparents loving a video of the grandkids singing “Happy Birthday” on their next package.

Mark key “honey-do” projects for your honey. Sometimes a project needs more explaining that a simple to-do list. Attach a TINE tag to a key place where the project needs to take place, and record your vision for that project. This works great in our new house where my husband is handling some projects where I have specific details about hanging a picture or painting a wall.
Attach your vacation video to the scrapbook. This is a great way to combine the memories of a scrapbook with the digital media of the 21st century without needing Facebook. Take that vacation video and attach it to your TINE tag’s code. Place that code in your family scrapbook for those nostalgic moments in the future.

There are thousands of ways you can use the TINE app. How would you use it?

Download the app.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by TINE. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Right Teether for Your Teething Baby

Teething! This takes me down memory lane when my now 4 year old was teething. Drooling, biting down on any and everything she could grab and sticking things in her mouth to soothe the discomfort. Teething while it could be discomforting, every baby has to pass through this developmental phase which begins typically around 7 months, but can start as early as 3 months. The hallmark signs are swollen gums, baby chewing on fingers, irritability, tugging at their ears etc. Finding the right product to soothe your child is all a mom can think about during this developmental phase of a child.

I remember purchasing numerous products from the teething ring that you can freeze to the teething keys. None of these products were able to provide the relief I sought for my daughter because of either the poor design for a baby's small hands or the ring could not reach the molar gums further back in her mouth. This was quite frustrating for me as a mom to watch my daughter throw away these teethers because they did not do the job.

Mom and mii™ has created a great product for your teething baby. The right teether for your teething baby - The Bek Monkey Banana teether:

Perfect Soothing tool for Baby teething
Bek Monkey Banana teether reduces mom's stress by helping soothe baby's teething pain and itching gum
Bristle carefully designed to be soft and gentle in your baby's delicate mouth and gums.
Comes with bonus attachment clip to attach to baby on the go and prevent possible contamination when dropped by baby.
Strategically designed to be the perfect size and shape for your baby's little hands. Light & Easy Grip for baby to hold to rub sore and itching gums.
Made from firm but delicate TPR material (combination of rubber and plastic) odorless, safe and flexible to protect baby's oral cavity.
Cute and Unique Banana design to attract baby's attention. Combines positive psychological influence to encourage baby to eat fruits. Special design (peeling Banana leaves) prevents teether from going too deep into baby's mouth, but allowing teether to reach itchy molars gum.
Bek the monkey teether is fun, safe, and non-toxic.
Clean with water and dish washing soap before first use.
Dish washer top rack safe and can be sterilized.
Prior to first use, remove all packaging material and discard properly.
Never leave child unattended while using teether, parental supervision advised.
This is not a toothbrush, parents should be cautious that kids with teeth can bite and swallow parts of the teether.

The Bek Monkey Teether is available on Amazon at Ives Corner. You can find us on Facebook and read more at our blog.

About the Author:

MomandmiiTM is an innovative baby product company. Our mission is to design and manufacture innovative baby care products that add value by saving time, provide comfort, save money, and improve the lives of our customers. MomandmiiTM products are KC certified which ensures high quality and good manufacturing practices are met. MomandmiiTM products are made from FDA approved child safe materials, BPA-Free and Free from child toxic materials.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This guest post is sponsored by Ivies Corner.

Include Everyone: My Kind of Family

There is no better lesson for a child to learn than the lesson of inclusion and kindness. Some of the most memorable, yet honest moments, are when a child is trying to understand why people look different or act different. Have you ever caught yourself hushing your child from the all-embarrassing and way-too-loud commentary about another person in public?

As parents, we’ve probably experienced (or you will soon). But, rather than cringing at our child’s honest and quizzical view of the world, we should embrace it and teach our kids that humans come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and with a variety of abilities.

In the book, Include Everyone: My Kind of Family, author Shannon D. Rhodes offers a refreshing approach of inclusion and kindness. The first unique element of this book is the way it allows the readers to shape their story experience by using their own name for the caregiver (Mom, Dad, Grandma, you decide based on your family dynamic). Then, she highlights the diversity that we see in our lives – ethnicity, disabilities, and lifestyle differences – through a creative and thoughtful story of a young child’s loving and compassionate eyes.

I read this book with my 7 year old who really grasped how the story’s message is to gather everyone together, despite their differences, and find a kind way to engage and interact without any stigmas and for the good of the community.

My Kind of Family is about helping children better understand their emotions, develop self-esteem, and learn good values. The illustrations are beautiful and the main characters are colorless allowing you to color in their skin and hair to match your family’s dynamic. At the end, Shannon provides discussion questions to take the lesson beyond the book and focus on bullying prevention, plus a Pinky Promise for parents and children to share.

I highly recommend this book for parents of elementary age children. The message is exactly what we should be teaching their young minds to embrace differences and look beyond the surface for a deeper more compassionate approach to life.

Buy the Book Include Everyone: My Kind of Family for only $9.99.

How do you talk with your child about diversity?

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Shannon D. Rhodes. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Lion and The Mouse

Finding children’s books with good messages is important for me. Both of my kids love to read books and this new children’s book by author Thomas-Bo Huusmann is a great short story to share with your kids.

In The Lion and The Mouse the message is all about finding friendship in unlikely places. You should never judge another person (or animal) based on how they look because you will never know when they come to your rescue.

I downloaded this book right before a family vacation out of the country. Since I couldn’t get wifi, my kids only had a choice of 3 e-books on my tablet. Each night they wanted to hear The Lion and The Mouse. My 3 year old was thrilled with the illustrations and it prompted discussions about friendship that even adults can learn from.

As book 1 in a series on Aesop fables, this is a great book for your kids to read. Download The Lion and The Mouse from Amazon. It’s a great story your kids are sure to enjoy.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Thomas-Bo Huusmann. All opinions are 100% mine.

Foscam Babycare Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor

Ah…the newborn baby stage. It’s such a sweet place to be as a parent. But it is an exhausting time to be a parent. And the best piece of new parent advice is “sleep when they are sleeping”. But of course you want to monitor them as they sleep.

I remember our first monitoring system was the classic radio monitors. They worked fine enough. Through all of the static, I trained my ears to recognize a cough versus a cry or a rolling over baby versus a wide awake baby. It took some practice, but we never had the video system like the Foscam Babycare Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor.

The Foscam Baby Monitor would probably have eased much of my late night new mom worrying. With the Foscam Babycare Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor you can set up the camera, then use the handheld wireless monitor to adjust the angle of the camera around the room. The screen is voice activated so it sleeps when the room is quiet, and turns on when a voice is detected. It comes with night vision with an 800ft line of sight. Since it is a home baby monitor, the video cannot connect with an IP network. The entire product is guaranteed with a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

I really like what this monitor has to offer for parents. For me, it is the peace of mind to see my sleeping bundle of joy and knowing everything is okay. I definitely consider it a sleek and affordable baby monitoring system that makes a great gift for any new parent.

I see myself adding this item to my list of mom-approved baby shower gift ideas that I can use as the next round of babies start with my friends. This system is available on Amazon (Prime eligible) and worth every penny.

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Foscam. All opinions are 100% mine.

Website Coding: A New Year – Develop a New Skill

If you are in business for yourself or looking for a new skill that can help support your family, the new year is a great time to add to your toolbox of marketable skills. In today’s economy nothing is more valuable than having a foundation in website coding.

Website coding is a great way for moms (and dads) to earn extra money while at home. Whether as a side job, a full-time business, or a skill for your resume, website coding can be done from almost anywhere. All it takes is some knowledge, training, and practice.

Coding is one skill you can use across any industry or business type. So, it is a skill worth developing. If you are interested in learning website coding, let’s take a look at a few things you need to know to maximize your chances for success.

Do not start with the technologies difficult to understand. Website coding is highly technical. So make sure you are working with a system that teaches you in a format you can easily understand.
Make sure that your friends, relatives and family members will encourage you. It’s always good to have a support team in place to help you on your journey to a new goal. Rally your friends and family and share your new skill so they can help you.
Accept help from those you are close to. Those friends and family you rally to support you might have some good ideas on your new venture in website coding. Be open to their opinions and help.
Learning a technology needs a high level of dedication and time management skill. Examine your current schedule and find time you can dedicate your time and attention to learning the in’s and out’s of coding.
Keep your eye on the goal. You know that website coding is going to help you, your business, or your job opportunities. Whatever your reason for starting this learning adventure, focus on your goal and what it means for your family.

So, where should you get started in learning website coding? Develop Intelligence offers online course for stay at home moms and dads who want to learn a variety of skills on their own time frame. They offer a wide assortment of IT and web development courses that you can find the right skill to fit your interest or unique ability.

So, what website coding course will you take this year?

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by DevelopIntelligence. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Childhood Ear Infection Epidemic

My oldest suffered from chronic ear infections starting at the age of 14 months. They were horrible! One of her first infections got so bad so quickly that we spent New Year’s 2009 at the Duke ER because it had escalated into pneumonia. Over the course of 6 months, we went through every antibiotic known to man before I demanded our pediatrician to refer us to an ear, nose, and throat doctor for some tubes.

During that 6 months period of constant antibiotics, I searched high and low for better ways – healthier ways – to treat her ear infections. I never found any solutions that seemed appropriate for a toddler. So, now, 6 years later, I am excited to share Wendi Combes’ book The Childhood Ear Infection Epidemic (available on Amazon).

Wendi is a registered nurse and has over 20 years of experience in the health industry. Through her experience she has written this short book from a layman’s point of view and should not replace the expert medical advice of a certified doctor. But, this book looks at 8 treatment strategies parents can use to help prevent, sooth, or cure an ear infection.

Since 5 out of 6 kids will have an ear infection before the age of 3, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this book is worth a download to know a little more about your kids’ ear anatomy, causes for infections, and ways to naturally cure an infection.

Wendi has an easy to understand writing style that share the facts we need to know in helping to keep our kids healthy.

Have your kids’ suffered from ear infections? How do you deal with them?

Until Next Time,

Katie

This post is sponsored by Wendi Combes. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Nakkashe – Turkish Oya Crochet

Yours Truly Jo Etsy Shop

Home School: Why Bother?

7BigRocks – Organizing Planners for Your Life

Love & Piece – Curated Online Jewelry Boutique

O’somechef Spiral Slicer to Make Awesome Raw Vegetable Pasta

MeMoi Leggings & Shapewear for Women

Baymore Yoga Mats & Bands

Lush Décor $200 Shopping Spree

The TINE App

The Right Teether for Your Teething Baby

Include Everyone: My Kind of Family

The Lion and The Mouse

Foscam Babycare Pan/Tilt Video Baby Monitor

Website Coding: A New Year – Develop a New Skill

The Childhood Ear Infection Epidemic

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