As moms we tend to always put everyone else first and ourselves second which is understandable but unacceptable! We are people too and we deserve a break every now and then. With that in mind I have been going all over the city to different stores to get goodies for moms! There will be gifts of flowers, wine, spa treatments, dinners and more. Why? Because we deserve it and the stores that donate the goodies know that moms do!
I will be placing the gifts on the websites once a month until I start to gain more goodies to give. During the month whoever is interested in the goodie can drop off your name at the store (only once is needed!) and we will have a meetup towards the end of the month to pick the name and determine the mom who gets the goodie! You are more than welcome to visit the store and drop off your name at any time if you cannot make the meetup.
The best part is if the goodie is a spa treatment or dinner and you need someone to babysit I will do it for you, that way you can relax in peace! So keep your eyes peeled for the goodies to come!!!
While I was pregnant I was told that I should not have more than one cup of coffee if any and then after I had my son I was told that too much coffee is bad for you. Well after reading this article I say "Ha!" to all the nay sayers of drinking coffee! As it turns out coffee is actually GOOD for you and to top of off it might be a huge preventative for certain illnesses and diseases!
From this article on WebMD, it states that coffee could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer."We don't know exactly why coffee is beneficial for diabetes," lead researcher Frank Hu, MD, tells WebMD. "It is possible that both caffeine and other compounds play important roles. Coffee has large amounts of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid and tocopherols, and minerals such as magnesium. All these components have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism."
At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones. There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities.
Tired of those glaring looks when you get on the train? Irritated when no one gives you a seat on the bus? Annoyed when you have to carry bags of groceries and push a stroller at the same time? Well let I-GO help! I-Go has partnered with Moms in the City as another means of transportation to run errands and to get around the city.With many locations available in the city you always have availability to vehicles of different sizes right at your fingertips.
There are many benefits of using I-GO, most of all by helping the environment. Here are a few examples of how using I-GO is green:
I-GO utilizes hybrid cars
Each I-GO car replaces about 17 cars on the road, resulting in a estimated reduction of more then 3,200 vehicles in Chicago since I-GO opened for business in 2002.
Reduced traffic congestion as a result of less cars
Not only will you be a "green' mom by utilizing I-GO but you will also save money! If you don't have a car think of all the money you will save on gas, parking, insurance, registration, tune ups, car washes, tires, installing those fancy tvs with dvds in them, spinning rims....the list goes on! It also benefits those who have cars! If you need to make a quick run but do not want to lose the perfect parking spot, if your boyfriend (or girlfriend) has the car when you need it, if your car is too small to handle your Costco shopping trip or you need some extra space to pick up your new mom friends you can easily go with I-GO!
So how does it work? It's simple! First you choose from one of the four offered plans, next make a reservation of the car that you wish to use, use your smartcard to access the car and when you are done return the car to the same lot and use the smartcard to lock the car and you're done! I-GO also pays for the gas, premium insurance, maintenance, reserved parking, and 24-hour assistance. As a further courtesy to moms, I-Go has given us a promotional code to use that will not only charge only $25 for the Start-Up costs (which is usually $75) but will add $10 to start your account to with.
So get going with I-GO! To reach a rep about setting up your account and to use the discount call (773) 278-4446 or visit the website at www.igocars.org. You can also easily access this info on the Moms in the City website under City Guide.
So with the Sex and the City movie coming out over the next few weeks, fashion is in full swing! With this being some of the best parts of the movie are the shoes! While Carrie has a love for Manolo Blahniks, who can deny the beauty of Christian Louboutin! If you had Carrie Bradshaw money and could spend $600 on a pair of high heels which would you choose?
