BABY PROOFING YOUR HOME WITH CHILD SAFETY MAGNETIC CABINET LOCKS

Baby-proofing your home is something no one really warns you about when you are pregnant but it is something that is absolutely necessary, especially, if you have a mobile baby or toddler at home.  If you do, you may very well know by now how easily they can get into things! I know my kids were crawling at a really young age and by the time they were toddlers they were opening all the drawers in my kitchen, especially my son.  Now that I have grand kids as well, I am happy that I have new baby locks in my house.  

 The Child Safety Magnetic Cabinet Locks (4 Locks + 1 Key) No Drill Needed, 3M Adhesive Peel & Stick - Baby Safety Locks.  I don't have to worry about them getting into the drawers, when I had the plastic locks on, that were sometimes easy to take apart, the way my kids did.

The Azenvita Child Safety Magnetic cabinet locks comes with 4 locks and a magnetic key (it also brings screws which are optional to use.)  I like using it with the screws installed because it makes it that much harder to remove and a whole lot sturdier.

The neat thing about these locks, unlike some of the other locks I used in this past, is that these magnetic cabinet locks have an ON/OFF switch that can be used to keep the magnet closed at all times if not needed.  Just make sure not to leave the magnetic key lying around if you have a savvy toddler.

The best part is the locks are very easy to install and reusable.
Additional sticky pads are included with every purchase, in order to allow the locks to be used multiple times, when and where needed.

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

• ✔ EASY TO INSTALL TO BABY PROOF YOUR HOME - these innovative magnetic cabinet locks are very easy to install - simply stick the lock and latch inside your cupboard, drawer or cabinet and you are all set!
• ✔ SUPER STRONG HOLD & POWERFUL MAGNETIC KEY - The 3M adhesive pads are strong and durable enough to prevent pets and toddlers gaining entry. Comparing to other products in this range, our strong magnetic key works well even through thick cabinet and cupboard walls
• ✔ CAN BE KEPT LOCKED or UNLOCKED - Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the child safety locks on or off as required. Simple magnetic cabinet locks make baby proofing and pet proofing your home easy!
• ✔ HIDDEN, REMOVABLE AND REUSABLE - Our child safety baby cabinet locks are hidden, can be removed and put to use elsewhere, as and when needed. Each pack contains optional screws that can be applied to strengthen the hold or when the adhesive layer is worn off or damaged
• ✔ FULLY GUARANTEED - Enjoy total peace of mind with a 30-day money back guarantee with every purchase!

To purchase your cabinet locks just click on the link Child Safety Magnetic Cabinet Locks to buy and it will be delivered directly to your home in 3-5 business days.  

(Sponsored by Azenvita)

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HAPPY MAT - PLATE & PLACEMAT FOR KIDS

I remember the days when my toddlers were learning how to eat on their own.  It was always an adventure making sure they didn't spill food everywhere or drop their plates. I wish I had this cool place mat back then,  Luckily for me, I have grand kids now and can still use it!

Check out how it works.  It is awesome for Kids! This place mat keeps kids from spilling their food.  

 Details on The Happy Mat:

• One-piece placemat + plate contains kids' messes
• Placemat suctions to the table to reduce tipped bowls / plates
• Easy to clean with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher
• Perfect for mealtime with infants and toddlers 6+ months
• 100% food grade silicone; BPA, BPS, PVC, lead and phthalate free

It is also dishwasher safe, which is very convenient.

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Remember:  Never leave child unattended while using. Always check food temperature before feeding.

Happy Toddler Time! 

DO YOU & YOUR KIDS HAVE AN X-PLAN?

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X-Plan: Giving your kids a way out (#xplan)

February 23, 2017 / Bert Fulks

(As seen on The Today Show, Good Housekeeping, HerViewFromHome, ScaryMommy, The Huffington Post, Mamamia, MomsEveryday, and numerous social and news media outlets. UPDATED – 3/3/2017)

Friends, as most of you know, I get to spend an hour each week with a group of young people going through addiction recovery.  Yes.  Young people.  I’m talking teenagers who are locked away for at least six months as they learn to overcome their addictions.  I’m always humbled and honored to get this time with these beautiful young souls that have been so incredibly assaulted by a world they have yet to understand.  This also comes with the bittersweet knowledge that these kids still have a fighting chance while several of my friends have already had to bury their own children.

X-Plan

                                                                                                        

For these reasons, we now have something called the “X-plan” in our family.  This simple, but powerful tool is a lifeline that our kids are free to use at any time.  Here’s how it works:

Let’s say that my youngest, Danny, gets dropped off at a party.  If anything about the situation makes him uncomfortable, all he has to do is text the letter “X” to any of us (his mother, me, his older brother or sister).  The one who receives the text has a very basic script to follow.  Within a few minutes, they call Danny’s phone.  When he answers, the conversation goes like this:

“Hello?”
“Danny, something’s come up and I have to come get you right now.”
“What happened?”
“I’ll tell you when I get there.  Be ready to leave in five minutes.  I’m on my way.”

At that point, Danny tells his friends that something’s happened at home, someone is coming to get him, and he has to leave.

In short, Danny knows he has a way out; at the same time, there’s no pressure on him to open himself to any social ridicule.  He has the freedom to protect himself while continuing to grow and learn to navigate his world.

This is one of the most loving things we’ve ever given him, and it offers him a sense of security and confidence in a world that tends to beat our young people into submission.

                                                                                        

However, there’s one critical component to the X-plan:  Once he’s been extracted from the trenches, Danny knows that he can tell us as much or as little as he wants … but it’s completely up to him.  The X-plan comes with the agreement that we will pass no judgments and ask no questions (even if he is 10 miles away from where he’s supposed to be).  This can be a hard thing for some parents (admit it, some of us are complete control-freaks); but I promise it might not only save them, but it will go a long way in building trust between you and your kid.

(One caveat here is that Danny knows if someone is in danger, he has a moral obligation to speak up for their protection, no matter what it may cost him personally.  That’s part of the lesson we try to teach our kids—we are our brother’s keeper, and sometimes we have to stand for those too weak to stand for themselves.  Beyond that, he doesn’t have to say a word to us.  Ever.)

For many of us parents, we lament the intrusion of technology into our relationships.  I hate seeing people sit down to dinner together and then proceed to stare into their phones.  It drives me nuts when my kids text me from another room in our house.  However, cell phones aren’t going away, so we need to find ways to use this technology to help our kids in any way we can.

Since first publishing this piece, I’ve seen an incredible amount of discussion about the pros and cons. Here are some of the questions folks have had:

Doesn’t this encourage dishonesty?

Absolutely not. It actually presents an opportunity for you as a parent to teach your kids that they can be honest (something DID come up, and they DO have to leave), while learning that it’s okay to be guarded in what they reveal to others. They don’t owe anyone an explanation the next day, and if asked can give the honest answer, “It’s private and I don’t want to talk about it.” Boom! Another chance for a social skill life-lesson from Mom and Dad.

Does this cripple a kid socially instead of teaching them to stand up to others?

I know plenty of adults who struggle to stand up to others. This simply gives your kid a safe way out as you continue to nurture that valuable skill.

What if this becomes habitual?

If you’re regularly rescuing your kid, hopefully your family is having some conversations about that.

If you don’t talk about it or ask questions, how do they learn?

If you’re building a relationship of trust with your kids, they’ll probably be the ones to start the conversation. More importantly, most of these conversations need to take place on the FRONT-side of events. Ever taken a cruise? They all make you go through the safety briefing in case the boat sinks. They don’t wait until the ship’s on fire to start telling you about the lifeboats. Talk with them. Let your kids ask questions and give them frank answers.

If they’re not where they’re supposed to be, shouldn’t there be consequences?

Let’s be honest. A kid in fear of punishment is a lot less likely to reach out for help when the world comes at them. Admitting that they’re in over their heads is a pretty big life-lesson all by itself. However, don’t get so caught up in all of the details. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all scheme. Every parent, every kid, and every situation is unique. What it might look like in your family could be totally different from mine—and that’s okay.
I urge you to use some form of our X-plan in your home.  If you honor it, your kids will thank you for it.  You never know when something so simple could be the difference between your kid laughing with you at the dinner table or spending six months in a recovery center … or (God forbid) something far worse.

At the end of the day, however, the most important thing is that you’re having some open, honest discussions with your kids. Keep building a relationship of trust. This isn’t the same world we grew up in. It’s not like sneaking a beer at Billy’s house anymore. Our kids face things on a daily basis that—given one bad decision—can be fatal. Don’t believe me? I’ve been to funerals for great kids from awesome families.

Friends, it’s a dangerous world. And our kids are out in it everyday.
Prayers for strength and compassion to the parents out there as we all try to figure out this whole parenting gig—it never gets easy.

I beg you to share this piece.  Talk about it with your kids.  If this somehow gives just one kid a way out of a bad situation, we can all feel privileged to have been a part of that.
#xplan

Blessings, friends.


(Source: Bert Fulks)

CHEERIOS GIVING AWAY FREE WILDFLOWER SEEDS

Cheerios will give away 100 million wildflower seeds to people who help save the bees

Well, here's a fun project to share with your kids.  If you or your kids love Cheerios, General Mills is giving away wildflower seeds to help save the bees.  The cereal brand is sending out 100 million wildflower seeds in partnership with Veseys Seeds as part of a campaign called #BringBacktheBees, inspired by Honey Nut Cheerios' bee mascot.

Your kids will be excited to receive the package in the mail and you can make it a fun project to plant the seeds in a bee-friendly area.  Great way to teach them how to stay involved in helping our planet and the environment.

(Photo: Valengilda, Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Cheerios is sending free wildflower seeds to anyone who signs up on their website to help save the bees.

Bees, which play a critical role in our food supply, are dying globally at an alarming rate. The cereal brand pledged to send out 100 million wildflower seeds in partnership with Veseys Seeds as part of a campaign called #BringBacktheBees, inspired by Honey Nut Cheerios' bee mascot, Buzz.

"People need bees. And now bees need people," the campaign's site says. The campaign asks that once you receive your wildflower seeds, you plant them in a "bee-friendly" area.

Several species of bees have experienced dramatic declines in recent decades, with a bumblebee becoming endangered this year for the first time. The declines are thought to stem from habitat loss, disease, pesticide use, climate change and an extremely small population size.


You can sign up for receive the seeds at Cheerios' site.


(Source: USA Today) 

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