Moms Buzz Tips for Busy Moms

Pure Plushy - The New Healthy Asthmatic Product for Children

Moms with asthmatic kids will be happy to know that Pure Plushy is the the first ever and only Antimicrobial Plush Toy, designed specifically for children suffering from asthma and allergies.  Pure Plushy is EPA Approved and is proven to fight against mildew, mold, mites, germs and bacteria. 

Pure Plushy claims to be the world’s softest and safest plush toy! Most stuffed animals become filled with mold, bacteria and mites, and degrade over time. Pure Plushy's line line of plush toys has antimicrobial properties that provide protection from molds, mites and bacteria. Pure Plushy also features mildew-resistant, solid-foam fillings and coverings. Plus, our toys guard against odors from microbial causes.

If you were looking for a plush toy that will stand the test of time, look no further because PurePlushy.com has what you are looking for. Visit the www.pureplushy.com to check out their line of antimicrobial toys.

Have a great weekend!

- The Moms Buzz

Teaching A Child Confidence

Many of us ask ourselves "how do I teach my child confidence" since one of the most important concerns that we have. Rob Keller, founder of Boostkids.com tell us how we can build self-confidence in our kids.

Teaching A Child Confidence by Rob Keller, www.Boostkids.com.

Yes, you, as a parent, would like to instill in your child qualities that would allow them to succeed academically or be a star athlete, however, most parents, above all other qualities, desire their child to be confident. The problem for these parents is they are unsure of how to go about teaching confidence when they contemplate 'How do I teach my child confidence?'

For a child, having confidence in his or herself can greatly affect all aspects of the person they will become as he or she matures. Having confidence affects:

- Makes relationships with friends and family stronger.
- Makes it easier to set goals and achieve them!
- Paves the way for forging new friendships.
- Helps you to get through difficult situations by staying positive!

Typically, the more confidence a child can develop in his or herself, the more successful he or she will be in life!

Certainly, one of the best places for parents to start helping their children build confidence is to give their children all of the unconditional love and affection they possibly can. Love and affection has been proven to give a child a great base level of self esteem, which fosters confidence. For any child, a lack of unconditional love and affection from a parent will hinder a child's confidence development.

Second to love and affection, to teach confidence to a child, teaching excellent people skills and character development become very important skills for building confidence. Boost Kids is a program that helps a child build confidence and is helping parents all over the country answer the question, how do I build confidence in my child!

To continue reading, click here.

Have a great weekend!

- The Moms Buzz

source: www.boostkids.com

Whirlpool Parts: Can My Rusty Dishwasher Be Saved?

Can My Rusty Dishwasher Be Saved? We are sure you have asked yourself this question many times.  Well, here you have your answer and solution provided by AppliancePartsPro.com, a reliable and bizrate.com certified site that sells repair parts of home appliances. 

Can My Rusty Dishwasher Be Saved? by AppliancePartsPro.com

A rusty dishwasher is something that should not be ignored.  If left untreated rust can damage the appliance and create significant repair problems.  However, it is an easy problem to treat if you don't wait too long to start the repair job.

The first thing that you need to do is to clean the rust off of the appliance. Oxalic acid and water work well together to remove rust stains.  When you work with oxalic acid it is important that you where latex gloves and follow all common sense safety precautions.  Oxalic acid is an easy cleaning solution to find and can be purchased at your local hardware store.

After the rust is removed, it is important to fix the area where the rust had gathered.  Most likely you will find a scratch or chip in the area where the rust had been.  You can use a patching compound on the area that needs to be repaired.  It is important that you use the correct patching compound for the surface that you are fixing.  Enamel patching is good for the ceiling or tub area and rubber or vinyl is good for any glass areas.

Patching compounds are easy to find and apply yourself.  Prior to applying the compound you need to clean the area thoroughly.  Then apply the compound according to the manufacturer's directions.  Usually two coats will be needed for a good bond to occur.  It is important to let the compound dry completely between the two coats.  It also needs to dry completely after the last coat before you run the dishwasher again.

You can find the part anywhere where appliance parts are typically sold.  It can be used on any dishwasher containing any manufacturer's parts, including quality parts like Whirlpool parts, Kenmore parts, and Maytag parts. 

Fixing a rust spot in a dishwasher is an important task that should not be neglected.  If it is neglected then you risk having a larger appliance repair job to do in the future.  So, it is worth investing just a few dollars when you first notice the rust marks and fixing your dishwasher before more serious problems occur.

The YAZ Step Up and Go Beyond Contest! You May Win $10,000!

This is a contest you do not want to let just pass by you.  If you are mom who is a graphic designer, an illustration artist or someone who knows lots about product packaging, this is your chance to win $10,000, plus the chance to get noticed and discovered! Don't let your talent be unrecognized!  We're inviting you to redesign the YAZ® pill pack. Submit your design for a chance to win $10,000 to jumpstart your career in design or just continue it to stardom!

The YAZ "Step Up and Go Beyond Contest" is a one-of-a-kind design contest aimed at creating a contemporary and fashionable new carrying case for YAZ® (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), an oral contraceptive that goes beyond birth control to help manage severe premenstrual symptoms, also known as PMDD, and may help treat moderate acne, both of which can significantly impact a women's life.*

Click here to participate.

More about the contest:

The contest was launched by Nina Garcia, Project Runway judge and fashion guru, along with Step Up Women's Network and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, the contest gives aspiring designers the chance to put their talent to the test.

"The design challenge we're posing is a fashion transformation unlike any other," said Garcia. "We're taking an iconic accessory—the birth control case—and asking aspiring designers to take a shot at redesigning it into a chic, more sophisticated carrying case that they could slip into their purses."

Design submissions will be accepted until June 30, 2008. On behalf of Garcia, Step Up Women's Network, and Bayer HealthCare, one lucky winner will receive a $10,000 prize to invest in his or her career dreams, via enrollment in design classes or for the purchase of special design materials and software. The contest winners will be announced around the time of Fashion Week in fall 2008.

Are you ready for a design challenge? If yes, enter the contest by clicking here.

The best of luck!

- The Moms Buzz

Win $100 Toys R Us Gift Card and FREE VEGGIETALES® DVDs

Don't miss this great opportunity to win $100 Toys R Us gift card plus the newly released DVD of VEGGIETALES® for free.  The VeggieTales “Lessons from the Sock Drawer” DVD Giveaway offers one grand prize winner and 4 runners up!  To participate and win, click the image below to read the official rules and fill out the entry form, or simply click here.

The giveaway runs from today, Wednesday, May 14 until Wednesday, June 4th, 2008.  Don't keep the VeggieTales “Lessons from the Sock Drawer” DVD Giveaway to yourself, tell your girlfriends, family and everyone else - the more the merrier!

Official rules and entry form, please click here.

Good luck!

- The Moms Buzz

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Tips on Re-Energizing During a Demanding Day

Constant chores and commitments around the clock, chauffeuring around town, working at the office/home office, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, volunteering at your children's school, parenting, and much more drain modern mom's energy to very low levels. This is why very often, moms feel fatigue, but somehow, we manage to get that necessary energy to meet all of those demands. Moms Buzz has interviewed some moms on how they re-energize to measure up to the daily demands of their busy lives.  Here are some tips they shared with us including our very own.

Tips on Re-Energizing During a Demanding Day

1. Take a deep breath and come to terms with your busy agenda - every morning.
2. Exercise or do sports, either yoga or any other aerobic exercise to boost your energy level.
3. Take a break in the middle of the day and meet with a friend for coffee.
4. On-the-go meditation to keep your mind and feelings serene.  A favorite affirmation can do the trick.
5. Take a very refreshing drink such a vitamin water, iced tea, a classic coke, etc.
6. Indulge in a really sweet piece of cake or dessert!
7. A manicure and if time permits, a pedicure too, and if time permits even more, a neck massage.
8. Get together with a friend(s) for lunch.
9. Have an energy bar.

And, whenever you can,

1. Take a 30-minute nap.
2. Get a full body massage.
3. Get a facial.
4. A nice drink in the evening like a glass of wine to relax.

Keeping up with our demanding agendas requires that our energy level be always high. Somehow, as we mentioned above, we are able to get energy from nowhere to meet those demands.  If you have other tips on how to re-energize during the day, please share them in the comments section.  We all want to learn more tricks of the trade!!

Keep up the good energy!

- The Moms Buzz

B.O.W. The Best of the Web Weekly Round-Up

yToday, Tuesday, Moms Buzz is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs and sites featuring fashion, beauty, lifestyle, parenting and much more.

Style, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Health

Couture in the City: Jewelry You Can Feel Rich In! To top Monday’s jewelry article, we thought we would bring our readers some real class. Today, at Couture we are featuring sterling silver with pearls, alongside gold watches. Some extra ’special’ rings to wear on your right hand. And some designer jewerly from John Hardy.
   
GlamSpirit: A Natural Remedy for Eczema. Relieve the itching and inflammation without a cortisone cream.   

Shrimpton Couture covers the Costume Institute Gala. 
   
Stylenotes: Get the Look -- Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2008. We loved the spring 2008 Marc by Marc Jacobs runway show, from the soft neckties to the vibrant colors, so we’ve rounded up the key styles and their affordable counterparts.
   
 

Parenting, Family, Kids, Moms & Little Couture

Moms Buzz:: Shared fun - An effective Way to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem. Sharing a fun moment with your child is extremely important towards building his/her self-esteem. However, shared fun is usually overlooked because fun itself is so simple and parents are so busy. Read more. 

Tot Snob Chats with Cat Schwartz! Cat is one of the leading tech experts in the country. See our interview for some of her picks for the hottest gadgets and check back next week when we’ll touch back with Cat about her tot toy picks! 
 

Grilling Etiquette

If you did not know, May is the National Barbecue Month. With the weather getting nicer and warmer, throwing a barbecue is the way to entertain. For that, Moms Buzz wants to share with you the grilling etiquette, the dos and don'ts. Please share this with your husband if he's usually the person manning the grill at home. Take notes...

Grilling Etiquette

When invited to a Barbecue:

• DO feek OK bringing your own sauce. 49% of grillers say it is acceptable.
• DO expect themeat to be provided by the host, but pull your weight by brining your own sides and beverages. Go the extra mile and bring enough to share with others.
• DON'T touch the grill! 61% of people say that only the host/hostess shold "man" the grill. As a guest you can look, but don't touch.

As the host of a barbecue:

• DO have all grilled food ready at relatively the same time.
• DO offer grilled vegetarian options.
• DON'T feel obligated to invite your neighbors.

In general, when grilling with others:

• DO start eating your food if your meat is finished before everyone else's.
• DO stake your claim at a community grill by laying out your grilling utensils or meat.
• DO be considerate of others. It is only appropriate to flip your own meat and the meat of others when manning a grill.

You can read more about grilling at The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.

Enjoy grilling during May, the month of the barbecues!

- The Moms Buzz

Happy Mother's Day

Top 5 Gifts Categories for Mother's Day

In our top 5 gifts for Mother's Day, we are actually not specifying one item over another, but simply suggesting the top 5 gift categories for Mother's Day.  Whether it is for yourself or your mother, these top 5 gift categories will help in your gift selection. 

Plus, iStorez.com, an online magazine, featuring 1000 of stores and brands, can give you even further detailed ideas under each of these gift categories to narrow down your selection and make gift shopping for Mother's Day easier.

Our Top 5 Gift Categories for Mother's Day:

1. Flowers - click here for further ideas.
2. Gift Sets of Beauty - click here for further ideas.
3. Jewelry click here for further ideas.
4. Gift Baskets click here for further ideas.
5. Chocolates click here for further ideas.

Happy Mother's Day!

- the Moms Buzz     

Shared fun - An effective Way to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem

Sharing a fun moment with your child is extremely important towards building his/her self-esteem. However, shared fun is usually overlooked because fun itself is so simple and parents are so busy.  As in any relationship, having fun together is the glue to solidifying a good relationship. Just remember how much shared fun you had with your significant other before having a family together, or just plain fun with girlfriends.  Fun does that, makes a relationship stronger and closer. The shared fun has the same effect with your child. 

Take the time to have fun with your child. You both will enjoy it and you will be highly rewarded.

Have shared fun!

The Moms Buzz

source: www.parentmagic.com

B.O.W. The Best of the Web Weekly Round-Up

Today, Tuesday, Moms Buzz is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs and sites featuring fashion, beauty, lifestyle, parenting and much more.

Style, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Health

A Girl's Gotta Spa! Finds Suri Cruise's Ladybug Shoes. Enter to win a $30 gift certificate to Skimbaco--home of Suri Cruise's ladybug shoes!

Couture in the City: Today’s Couture - Belts. Harness them up ladies! Yes belts are the latest trend right now. Whether you are trying to look good in the office or for an evening event. There is a way to accent your frocks. By getting some tips from our celebrity friends, we let these trend setters pave the way.
 
GlamSpirit: Feel Fabulous Instantly. A quick way to change your mood from blah-dee-dah to wonderful.

Makeup Minute: Gives You a Chance to Win $215 Worth of Products from Prescriptives. Enter to win Prescriptives Urban Heat sweepstakes!

Shrimpton Couture: Shows us a glam outfit from the New York City Spring Ballet Gala.

Stylenotes: Mother's Day Gift Guide. We've rounded up loads of heartfelt, useful gifts that any mom would love this Mother's Day.
   

Parenting, Family, Kids, Moms & Little Couture

Moms Buzz: Mother and Daughter Bonding for Mother's Day. A few tips that can help bridge that generation gap between your daughter and yourself. Moms Buzz believes this would a great Mother's Day gift from you to yourself!

Classy Mommy "Big Give" -Away for Mom Impacted by Breast Cancer. Classy Mommy is giving away over $1200 in goodies to a Mom impacted by Breast Cancer. Please send us your nominations!
 
Coochicoos: First Birthday Party Ideas. How do you make first birthday parties memorable?
 
MomFinds: Win a $200 Shopping Spree at BloomMaternity.net. Celebrate Mother's Day by spending $200 as you wish at BloomMaternity.net. 
 
Swanky Moms: Baby Zabu. Floor time is important for babies and now they can play in comfort and style with a Baby Zabu by Wagamama Baby.
 
The Nest Baby: Mother's Day Gift Guide and Giveaway. There's still time to enter our huge giveaway... and we've got some serious swag up for grabs. Enter now to win personalized jewelry, gourmet dinners and tons more.
 
We Covet: Classic Romances DVD Box Set Giveaway! Today's the last day to enter this week's giveaway and win a huge box set of DVDs, including "Pride & Prejudice", "Emma", and "Jane Eyre"!