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Sign Up for Safe Babysitting Class

Submitted by Sutter Health on Thursday, May 16th, 11:52 am
Sign Up for Safe Babysitting Class

Sutter Roseville Medical Center will offer Safe Sitter® courses for young teens 11 and up on Friday,July 26, in Conference Room 8, at the medical center.  To reserve a spot in this class, please register online now by clicking on Safe Sitter or visiting www.checksutterfirst.org/ and click Classes & Education.

Over 500,000 adolescent babysitters have graduated from the medically-accurate program which instills students with confidence as they learn how, why and where injuries can happen in order to prevent them.  The cost of the course is $35 per student.

The up-to-date curriculum provides hand-on practice in lifesaving techniques designed to prepare babysitters to act in an emergency.

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Buy One, Get One Free at Peet's Coffee on Mother's Day

Submitted by Cowtown Eats on Sunday, May 12th, 7:30 am
Buy One, Get One Free at Peet's Coffee on Mother's Day

If you love your mother, treat her to a cup of coffee on Sunday, and get one free for yourself at Peet's Coffee. Or if you can barely tolerate your mother, grab a cup of coffee before seeing her so..... Read More

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a cautionary tale

Submitted by Laura Scarborough, Community Blogger
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:27am
a cautionary tale

Parents, isn’t it fun to dress up your little darling children? It is. It is indeed.Oh the oh-so cute little dresses and sailor suits and t-shirts and shoes and hair styles and…if you have more than one darling child…the match-y, … Continue reading →... Read More

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Three Simple Things That’ll Make Mom Really Happy

Submitted by Whole Foods on Saturday, May 4th, 11:57 am
Three Simple Things That’ll Make Mom Really Happy

Allison Burch

There are three simple essentials to make Mom really happy on Mother’s Day (or any day). As a mom of a three-and-a-half year old ball of boy energy, I know if I get just one of these little gifts I’ll be a happy mama!

These are affordable ideas that kids can purchase with piggy-bank savings, or sweet add-ons to a bigger gift or a day of pampering.

1. Time to relax. The gift of uninterrupted time to spend soaking in a tub, reading a book or even napping, is the simplest but probably the most appreciated gift a mom can receive.

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THE 13 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Submitted by RaisingCEOKids, Sarah Cook
Sunday, April 14th, 2013, 9:25am
THE 13 BIGGEST MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 

QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

Question by: Scott

YOU NEED TO BE NICHE

“Entrepreneurs always worry about finding an incredible differentiation point so they can outwit and outsmart their competitors all the time. The fact is, a niche does not guarantee success and it won’t save your company from failure either. Businesses should be built if they will offer a valuable product or service at a reasonable price.”

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WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Try a New Grain (or two!)

Submitted by Lorri Ann Code, Owner of Mama Bootcamp
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 12:47pm
WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Try a New Grain (or two!)

 

2013 Weekly Challenge #11: Try a new grain (or two)   Eating healthy, fiber-rich grains is a great way to improve your diet. Not only are they delicious and good for you, but whole grains also make you feel more satisfied and stick with you a lot longer.
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Six Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

Submitted by Whole Foods on Monday, March 11th, 1:00 pm
Six Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

Allison Burch

Okay, I’ll be the one to admit it: Nursin’ ain’t easy. Am I right, ladies?

When I was pregnant I read everything I could get my hands on about pregnancy and childbirth. I had no idea what to expect and I was going to be prepared! (Ha!) The breastfeeding, though, I took that for granted. I’d know what to do when the time came, right? (Ha! Ha!) Turned out I needed the help of the hospital staff and a lactation consultant, advice from my mom and mama-friends, and the support of my husband to figure out how to feed this squirming hungry tiny human and to keep feeding him as he grew and grew. ... Read More

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