Summer is almost over...but drownings never end...

 Before my daughter was born, I was getting advice about what swim lessons I should start her in. Being in a town, where practically every backyard has a pool, swim lessons are a must for our kids.

Early this spring, I started her in toddler group swim classes and she was not a big fan. She cried every class for the entire thirty minutes, it was so sad, and I wasn't convinced she was really learning how to cope and respect the water.

Over the summer, it was very scary for her to be around water. She would always jump in the pool and if I wasn't there, she would sink right down to the bottom. She was not afraid of the water at all, and that was scary for me. I decided to take my friends advice, and signed her up for the ISR-Infant Swim Self Rescue classes. That has been the BEST thing I have ever done, EVER! The best money we have spent on her to date. She is on her second week of lessons, she can know jump off the edge, and swim to steps, all by herself. It's so crazy. I recommend this class to anyone who has children. The class is ten minutes per day, everyday for 6-8 weeks. Our instructor comes to our house, it's very easy and we love it.

Here is a video of her just at two weeks into the six week class. AMAZING.

|| Your Desert Momma ||

A big thank you to my dear friends Carrie and Meredith for pushing me to do this class. Thank you.

Doorbells and iPhones - Must have items if you have a toddler in your house!

"These are a few of our favorite things...."




Would you want to wake this baby up?



Let's visit this all too familiar scenario...

6am -You wake up at the crack of dawn to your lovely child wide eyes, ready to go.

7am-changed 3 more diapers
8am - fed you kiddos breakfast
8:15am- dodged flying cereal across room.
8:45am- cleaned cereal out of your babies hair
9am-11am - lots of playing, lots more diapers
11:30am - Baby FINALLY goes down for nap - whew!
11:45am- "DING, DONG" - yep...the Postal carrier rings the door bell for a delivery.
11:55am-baby is up crying...repeat 7am-11am again.





Doorbell Guard FACEBOOK



Here is your solution. I love this item and it's one of the things I ask myself, "Why didn't I think of this?". Well, at this point, all that matters, is that someone DID invent this, and here is how you can get your own!







Click on their facebook page, with options to buy!
http://www.facebook.com/doorbellguard

Do you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? AND a toddler?

Here is another favorite thing. Some of you might already read me raving about these on the Desert Child Facebook page, but I thought of them yesterday, and thought I would share again.

Yesterday, I went to the local market with my daughter, and she was insisting on playing with my iPhone. After she accidentally called a couple work colleagues, I pulled out one of my Bubcaps I stashed in the diaper bag, put the cap on the home button, and then phone back to her. ...30 sec later, she gave up on the phone and gave back to me. Yay...it worked! These are a must on my list.

*I purchased mine at Amazon: click here to buy Bubcaps or you could visit the website http://www.bubcap.com/

Hope these fun things make it to your home.

| Your Desert Momma |

 

Wraps, Roses, Bands - What else does a girl need?

 Have you checked out the adorable

 and "vintagy yet fresh",

 Vintage Rose Wraps?

 

They are so cute on little girls
and just as cute on adults, too!

 There are so many fun colors and patterns, love these!

You can buy them online at www.VintageRoseWraps.com or

 if you are in Arizona you can purchase at a custom dessert studio

 in town, Simply Sweets.

| Your Desert Momma |

Still time to order Spring 2011 or plan your next Mustard Pie Party for the Summer!

Mustard Pie Clothing - Spring 2011

 Mustard Pie Clothing - Spring 2011

 My favorite Kid Kouture for Spring 2011!The clothes are so cute on our little divas, and they run 6mo-8yrs.



Okay, Okay....the other truth is, I think I have a shopping problem, when it comes to shopping for my little girl. I reached out to Mustard Pie to find out how to order their clothes, and next thing you know I am a Trunk Keeper for Mustard Pie in Arizona.

 If you are in Arizona, and interested in hosting your own trunk show for Mustard Pie Clothing, please let me know...you can earn some discounts or even free clothing for the items you sell! Send me a message! Happy Shopping!

To see the current Spring 2011 items available and the prices, go to the Desert Child facebook page: www.facebook.com/desertchildmag

The clothing is listed under my photos.