I work with different businesses and child birth educators in the community and I wanted to share a wonderful new group that is being formed in Hernando county for families that have a loved one with Down's Syndrome.

Daniele Stokes, R.N., C.C.C.E. is heading up the new group that will meet the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Mr. Amadillo's Backyard. This will be located at 17055 Spring Hill Drive. The phone number is 352-754-8511.

Family and Friends are welcome to join us as we play in a safe enviornment, talk and learn from one another about Down's syndrome and avilable community support. They will have guest speakers every other month and quarterly newsletters.

If you are interested in more information please contact Daniele Stokes at 352-422-7117 or  at upfordownshernando@live.com.

I am expanding my wings and now reviewing products that are for mothers, pregnant mommies, babies, toddlers and children. On of my first assignments was to give the ItzaBitza a try. My kids were eager to open the box and see what this was all about. Once I showed my 9 year old how to put the cd in correctly and install the program, they were hooked. With being the last week of summer, they are bored stiff with things to play with in the house. I have 4 children and 3 of them are ages 5 to 9 years old.

My 7 and 9 year old are really enjoying the game and come to tell me that they earned more points or money to unlock new games. My 5 year old does not read yet and is just getting ready to start kindergarten.

I would recommend this to parents for a great way for the kids to learn as they play. The average price to buy this on the web is around $19.99.

The box indicates that it won the 2008 Children's Technology Revier For Excellence in Design. Also references ages 4+. I think it is for children that can read basic sight words on their own otherwise, the parent will need to assist in playing the games.

As many of you that follow my blog already know, I educate other pregnant couples in the community on cord blood banking. I was so happy that I had the opportunity to learn more about it when i was pregnant with my last child, last year. Viacord is offering a great promotion now for expectant couples that are considering banking your babies cord blood. My normal discount that i can offer is only $100. That is still a savings but doesn't top the $350 Off. If you would like to receive a complete packet of information or want to take advantage of the fantastic discount, email me at the "contact us" tab on our site at www.babynmaternity.com. PEN # 1278 or Sherri Spaw is needed to activate it. This offer expires September 14, 2009. As long as you enroll before then, the discount applies. You do not need to deliver before then.

You owe it to your baby to do the research and decide if it is right for you. As parents we spend time researching car seats, diaper bags and all the fun gadgets that are on the market.

In this economy, pregnant moms don't have money just to spend on expensive designer maternity clothes. We are all trying to watch our dollars and cents when we can. I wanted to share that HSTMaternity.com has been in the maternity business since 2003 dressing 1000's of pregnant moms along the way. HSTMaternity.com is cleaning our their inventory to make room for new items. This is a great time to take advantage of their maternity clothing sale with discounts up to 70% off. You will find designers such as Olian Maternity, Rebel Maternity, Nicole Michelle, Japanese Weekend, Ripe Maternity and Bravado designs to name a few. so many of these beautiful maternity clothing items can be worn after pregnancy too. Don't waste money buying larger non-maternity clothes. They aren't built for the pregnant mommy as you grow. Gosh knows you don't want to wear them after baby too.

For more information or to check out the sales in all their maternity categories, visit www.HSTMaternity.com.

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