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December 2005

Wishing you all a truly wonderful Christmas Season and may you also have
a happy and healthy new year!!!

Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter

1. Feature Baby Products
2. Article: Holiday Planning Tips for Parents
3. Hot Sites to See!
4. Motherhood Quotes
5. Announcing the Winner of November MBC Drawing

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THE NEXT GENERATION
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LAYLA GRACE
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Grayce".

We search far and wide for special artisans and products that are truly
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home or your little one.

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DANDELION BABY
Affordable European styling, comfort for little bodies in motion, and
fun, contemporary colors.

Find unique, urban, quality clothing, See Kai Run Shoes, Accessories,
Toys, Gear and Gift for Baby, Toddler and Child.

Click here for our "Cultivating Style" at DandelionBaby.com:
http://www.dandelionbaby.com

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HOLIDAY PLANNING TIPS FOR PARENTS
by: Aurelia M. Williams

Ahhh, the Holidays.. The turkey comes out of the oven golden brown, with
an enticing aroma that fills the entire house. All the china is in
pristine condition and not a single piece in the set is missing. The
family is gathered for holiday pictures, the children are poised
perfectly; hands to themselves, not a hair out of place and their smiles
are shining brightly for the camera. Then just as the photographer is
about to capture the shot. you wake up! Let's be realistic ladies.
Without proper planning, the holidays are anything but a holiday. Just
look at the list of things that need to be done: Shopping, cooking,
cleaning, decorating, sending holiday mail, the list goes on and on.

Let me clue you all in on a few key questions that you should ask
yourself in order to have a holiday season free of stress and worry, and
instead filled with fun and laughter:

What types of holiday celebrations do you want? For example: Do you want
to have an immediate family only holiday affair or an extravaganza
including immediate and extended family plus a few friends? Once you've
thought everything through and decided on the type of holiday gathering
you would like, you can then start making your plans.

If you are ready to get a head start on organizing yourself, your family
and your holiday check lists, then keep reading:

Holiday Cards:
Start early! I use a holiday card list that I derive from saving names
and addresses from holiday cards my family has received in past years. I
created a simple, computerized list that is easy to edit and print onto
address labels. Be sure to stock up on stamps so that when you have your
cards signed, stuffed and addressed you can affix a stamp to them and
make one, simple trip to the Post Office.

Holiday Gifts:
There's nothing like getting a HUGE credit card bill in the mail at the
start of the New Year. Many of us tend to want to be generous when
shopping for holiday gifts. While your generosity will be appreciated at
gift giving time, keep in mind that it is very easy to succumb to
"impulse buying" and go all out on your holiday shopping. While your
intentions may be good, your pocketbook may be singing a different song.
Set a budget and stick to it - your bank account will thank you for it
after the start of the New Year.

Wrap it up:
Wrap your gifts and place nametags on them immediately after you bring
them home, then store the gifts in a secure spot. This will cut down on
those late night wrapping sessions that I am sure we ALL have
experienced a few times, if not every year.

Baking & cooking:
If you will be cooking during the holidays, it is important to plan your
meals ahead of time. Be sure to stock up ahead of time on all the
necessary non-perishable baking ingredients such as flour, sugar and
spices. Create a list of your holiday menus and a list of the
ingredients you will need to prepare each of those meals. Also, try to
think of a few dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and then frozen
as an extra timesaving measure.

Delegate:
This is one of my favorite tips. Be sure to enlist the help of your
family or friends. Sit down and discuss what needs to be done then ask
for volunteers. If no hands are raised, simply assign small tasks to
each of them. Whether it is arranging for a babysitter so that you can
escape for a child free day of shopping, passing the shopping list onto
another family member or friend so that they can pick up the items for
you, or letting the children decorate your home. Be sure to get the
whole family involved in the holiday preparations so that you will not
be overwhelmed.

Enjoy:
Whatever you decide to do, remember to relax and enjoy yourself. You and
your family will have much fonder memories of this holiday season if you
are not spending it pulling your hair out.

About The AuthorAurelia Williams, certified Personal Life Coach and
owner of Real Life Coaching who offers free consultations and Real Life
Solutions, a Family Resource site that helps you lead an emotionally &
physically healthier, more productive and less stressful life. You can
visit her site at http://www.reallifesolutions.net.

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Pink Taffy Designs
"Beautiful Designer Selection Furniture and more'

Pink Taffy Designs offer hundreds of one-of-a-kind selections.
Items such as hand painted children's and nursery furniture, designer
diaper bags, whimsical blankets, charming wood doll furniture, and
delightful accessories for a child's sacred space

Click here to see our Beautiful Designer Selection:
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*HOT SITES TO SEE**
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Moonbeam Babies - http://www.MoonbeamBabies.com

Something Sweet Personalized Candy Wrappers -
http://SomethingSweetCandyWrappers.com

Andrea's Unique Children's Clothing -
http://AndreasUniqueChildrensClothes.com

Bonny Babies - http://BonnyBabies.com

The Pink Kit - http://www.ThePinkKit.com

The Next Generation - http://www.NxtGeneration.net

Twenty Trucks - http://www.TwentyTrucks.com

Terris Kids - http://www.TerrisKids.com

CalPol - http://www.Calpol.co.uk

ZB Kids Designs - http://ZBKidsDesigns.com

Bama Babies and Birthdays - http://www.BamaBabiesandBirthdays.com

Creative Name Signs - http://www.CreativeNameSigns.com

One Small Child - http://www.OneSmallChild.com

Bebini Baby Clothes - http://www.Bebini.com

Personlized Baby Shower Favors -
http://www.beau-coup.com/baby_shower_favors.htm

Buttercup Kids - http://www.ButtercupKids.com

Tiny Prints - http://www.TinyPrints.com

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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaries jobs in my
field since the payment is pure love" . - Mildred B Vermont

"Remember your dreams". - Maryanne Radmacher-Hershey

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not
sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
- Anne Bradstreet

"Loving a child is a circular business ... the more you give, the more
you get, the more you get, the more you give."
- Penelope Leach

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