Keeping Baby Teeth

Here at the Romans family home, we have been experiencing a new milestone. My first born is now old enough to start losing his teeth. This has been an exciting time here. The bottom two teeth are now gone, off in tooth fairy land, traded for two shiny gold dollar coins. But it has me wondering, is it worth storing those baby teeth for years to come? I admit that I am torn. My husband thinks that it is pretty gross to save these teeth. This was said by the man who religiously kept almost every bloody band aid from … Continue reading

A Second Boy For Brit and K-Fed

Rejoice! He’s here! Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have added a second son to their fast growing brood, according to several entertainment magazines. I say “Rejoice” somewhat tongue-in-cheek since so much has been made of Spears’ second pregnancy. “Rejoice” not only because from all accounts the child is healthy, but also because the “Britney Baby Watch” is finally over. According to news reports, the newest Federline was born just before 2 a.m. Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital, and was delivered via a scheduled C-section. Back in August, PEOPLE Magazine reported that Spears said childbirth “will be a piece of … Continue reading

The Newest Addition to the Food Network Family

If you watch the Food Network you know that chef Paula Deen loves cooking, eating, and entertaining. But, viewers also know that all of that takes a backseat to her beloved boys. Her two sons are the light of her life and now Paula has one more boy to smother in gravy kisses—her new grandson Jack Linton Deen. PEOPLE Magazine reports that Paula’s son Jamie Deen and his wife Brooke have become first-time parents to their new bundle of joy. According to the magazine, baby Jack was born Monday in the Savannah, Georgia, and weighed in 6 lbs., 9oz. “He’s … Continue reading

Wonderful News For “Wonder Years” Star

The news could be not be more wonderful for former Wonder Years star Fred Savage and his wife, Jennifer Lynn Stone. PEOPLE Magazine reports that they are now new parents to “a healthy baby a boy.” Savage’s agent tells the magazine that Savage and his wife “are absolutely thrilled.” The baby was born Saturday night in Los Angeles and weighed in at 6 lbs., 13 oz. The couple has not yet named their new son. Little Kevin Arnold from “The Wonder Years” is a new dad? Wow, do I feel old. I was just wrapping up my life as a … Continue reading

Making A Stick Horse

Almost every child has been fascinated with cowboys, even girls. So why not make a simple stick horse that your child can ride the range with or make two so he can take along a buddy for the ride. Supplies Needed: 1 ½-inch wide wood dowel or PVC pipe 2 ½ feet long A large sock (the color you want the head to be) Yarn (for the mane) Brown and small piece of white and black felt Pillow stuffing Glue gun and glue You start by stuffing the sock with pillow stuffing. This will be the horse’s head. The toe … Continue reading