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Here are the first 20+ things that come to mind today: Lucy has been quite destructive lately. Now that the baby gates are down, she’s really enjoying having free rein of the house… and she often gets into things like pencils, pens, candy and makeup. (Thankfully the dangerous stuff has always been out of reach!) After she took to Emma’s desk, I really had to go through the upstairs rooms and toddler-proof them. The best was when she was caught red-handed with my stash of candy in my office, and she was like, “But I need it.” Buy a bracelet,...

By Pang-Chieh Ho This week I’m talking about the unsung hero of the house—the toilet—and what you can do when yours gets clogged. Also in this issue: Should you wash your face twice a day, and what does the H2O button in Toyota’s hydrogen-powered 2021 Mirai do? THE BIG STORY:‘What Goes Around Comes Around’ It’s hard to forget your first toilet-plunging. It stays with you, longer than you’d like. Mine happened in my 20s, on a day when my roommate called for me in a tone I can only describe as barely contained fear. I have to confess: Prior to...

There are different kinds of child carriers in the market today. These carriers are designed to cater to children at different stages. Infant carriers cater to small children that are delicate and unable to hold themselves up. Baby carriers are the next step for children who are able to hold their heads and sit up. Then we have toddler carriers that are created to see to the comfort of both the caregiver and the child. The best toddler carrier is created to provide mobility and entertainment for the child as they take in the surroundings. The parent gets to walk...

Kimberly Morris for the Deseret News My first baby cried vociferously and slept very little. Consequently, so did I. I was 37 years old, after what obstetricians call a “geriatric pregnancy,” and smugly assumed that age and experience would imbue me with the kind of maternal wisdom my siblings had to learn for themselves, since they had become parents earlier. Jeni shredded those notions on the way home from the hospital, her needs unreadable behind a wall of wails. In the early months, my husband and I took turns swooping her up at the first hint of distress to forestall...

Our baby girl’s nursery reveal is here! A sweet and simple modern farmhouse design with a shiplap accent wall and neutral decor. Here are all of the details!   Baby Girl’s Nursery Reveal Ya’ll, time has seriously flown by! I have a 9-month-old now, with a ton of rolls, giggles, and cuddles. She is so loveable and she is so loved. I still can’t believe I have three daughters now and I wouldn’t change a thing about our little family. It is absolutely perfect in every way, no matter how chaotic life can get! I can’t wait for you to...