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Today for this Mommy Corner Monday I am talking about managing back pain for mommy to be. Carrying baby is hard work and isn't always easy. But, I hope these tips can help relieve some back pain that you may be helping. Like always please consult your doctor before starting a workout regimen. There were 2 ways I managed my back pain when I was pregnant. The first one was the tennis ball method. One of the nurses from the hospital I delivered at taught me that at a class I took prior to delivery. You take two tennis balls put them in a sock and rub them on the sore and tight areas on our back. You can do it yourself, or have your partner do it, or if you're by yourself and you can't reach you can go big bear style on the wall. I even used this method during labor when labor pains got bad. I didn't use any medicine for my pain management with both my boys. The other way I managed my back pain was doing yoga. Two positions that I found that worked wonders that I coul...

Today I saw a video circulating on Facebook talking about stay at home moms. It was fascinating to hear that their net worth is $140,000 a year and we don't even get paid for it! All the jobs that stay at home moms do is basically for free but if it was outsourced that would be the going rate. It's crazy to think but at the end of the day like always we are doing what's best for our family. Another stat that was nice to hear was that 60% believe that having a parent at home is best for their child and/or children. Which, I believe is great in a world of go go go, long hours, and most of your time is dedicated to a job leaving little time for family life. My husband and I had a conversation stating that the value on family is lost. By staying at home it does just that by putting the focus on where it needs to be... family. Even if you cannot afford it it's always nice to have a family member you trust to watch your children. Parent is always best but a family member is...

Welcome to this edition of Mommy Corner Monday! Happy Halloween! Here's some tips to have fun and be safe while out with the kiddos trick or treating tonight! Dress the kids for the weather. If you don't check the weather any other day please do so today. You wouldn't want your babies out there in cold without proper clothing. Don't forget to check the kids candy. Check all pieces of candy before letting your child eat it to make sure it wasn't tampered with by anyone. Don't eat any candy that has been opened or altered. Any candy that looks like it has been altered or opened please throw it away. Safety first! Remember curfews are in effect so if you're sending your kids out make sure they are with a legal responsible adult. The curfew for minors without an adult is 6 pm so if you're not accompanied by a legal adult you can be picked up by the police and/or fined. When walking door to door be mindful of your surroundings: You never know what m...