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Banish Eye Wrinkles with L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle 24HR Eye Repair Duo!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 20, 2009, 9:28 pm
Thanks to BzzAgent.com, I was given the opportunity to try out the L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle 24HR Eye Repair Duo. I’m in my forties and live in Florida, where we’re always squint...
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Kids Have a Blast with the Blast Pad from Growing Tree Toys!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 20, 2009, 11:55 am
Growing Tree Toys recently gave me the opportunity to try out one of their wonderful products. My twin boys received a Blast Pad, which is described as an “advanced missile launch system.” It’s ...
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Are You an OXOniac? You Could Win Big in Their New Contest!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 20, 2009, 10:45 am
OXO is dedicated to creating innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier. And to put this mission into action, they are looking for the World’s Biggest OXOniacs! They’re developi...
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Design Your Inspiration -- and a Great Holiday Gift -- with Successories!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 20, 2009, 7:36 am
Do you have a favorite saying or quote that really guides your life? It might be a Bible verse, a quote from a famous author, or a life lesson from an inspirational person. When we’re going through ...
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This Weekend's Bluelight Specials at Kmart

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 19, 2009, 8:05 pm
Recently, I told you that Kmart is once again having Bluelight Specials! If you're going to be at Kmart this weekend, this is what you can look forward to: 11/21-11/22 Bluelight Specials! * ...
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4 Difficult Questions that Parents Face

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 19, 2009, 8:42 am
NOTE FROM SUSAN: Today's guest post was written by Jennifer Johnson. If you've ever asked yourself if you're making the right decisions for your child, you're a normal parent! The trut...
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The New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 18, 2009, 9:05 pm
Coincidentally, the new recommendations for mammograms came out in the print newspapers on the very same day that I had my annual mammogram scheduled. I’m now 45, and have been having one every year...
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Enter to Win an Amazing Family Vacation to the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Montana!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 18, 2009, 10:24 am
Mom Fuse just notified me of a great giveaway that is being offered by Challenge Dairy, the largest selling butter brand in the West! You can enter now for a chance to win A Taste of the West during a...
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Gaga for Mama Babywear Helps Mom Feel Appreciated! (Discount Code + Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 17, 2009, 9:00 pm
If you’re a mom, do you ever feel unappreciated? I do! Sometimes, it seems like I spend my whole day doing things for everyone else and rarely get a “thank you” or a pat on the back. Shelby Tutt...
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Make Meal Planning Easier with Relish! (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 16, 2009, 9:33 am
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I am not a cook. In fact, I hate to cook! And one of the reasons is that the whole menu-planning process is intimidating to me. What shoul...
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Receive a Free Plush Panda with an Order from the Bear Buckets Club!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 16, 2009, 8:05 am
As their holiday gift to you, the Bear Buckets Club is offering a free 8” stuffed panda with every order! Bear Bucket Club Friends are adorable 8” plush characters that come with their very own f...
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Small Talk Six: My Christmas Registries

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 14, 2009, 8:42 am
This week’s topic on Small Talk Six is “6 stores at which you wish you could register for Christmas presents for yourself”! (What’s Small Talk Six? Click here to find out.) This sounds like fu...
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It's Time to Order Your Holiday Cards from Minted.com!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 13, 2009, 6:36 pm
I send out at least 75 Christmas cards every year. Most of our extended family lives out-of-state and we rarely see them, so I like to include a picture so people can see how much the kids have grown ...
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Do Your Holiday Shopping -- and Do Some Good -- Through Oxfam America

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 13, 2009, 3:45 pm
I always have a really hard time buying gifts for the adults in my life. Let’s face it: We really don’t need any more stuff! How many more bottles of after shave or perfume can we use? This year, ...
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Beautiful Custom Embroidered Bags from Simply-Bags!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 12, 2009, 8:43 pm
I was recently introduced to the beautiful products at Simply-Bags. They specialize in high-quality custom embroidered and personalized tote bags. They have a huge variety of styles and types of bags,...
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NECCO Wafers Are Now All-Natural!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 12, 2009, 10:26 am
Do you remember eating NECCO Wafers as a kid? I do! NECCO (the New England Confectionery Company) was founded in 1847! It is the oldest multi-line candy company in the United States. At their new Corp...
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Kellogg's Is Adding Fiber to Some of Their Kids' Cereals!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 12, 2009, 9:51 am
Did you know that 90% of children don’t get enough fiber in their diets? If your kids are as picky as some of mine, that’s not surprising. One of my sons would survive solely on sweet foods if I l...
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Celebrate the Return of Bluelight Specials at Kmart with a Chance to Win a $500 Shopping Spree!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 11, 2009, 8:49 pm
Bluelight Specials are back, and to celebrate in style, Kmart will be giving shoppers on Twitter a chance to win a $50 gift card every day! In addition to the chance to win daily, everyone following @...
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Thanksgiving Fun from Woman's Day!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 11, 2009, 8:18 pm
A few days ago, I posted an article with some beautiful and easy Thanksgiving crafts that you can do with your children. In that same vein, I wanted to let you know that Woman’s Day has some great f...
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An Award-Winning Day for "Susan Heim on Parenting"!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 11, 2009, 7:44 pm
... 12pm central. Whichever blog has the most votes in each category will be the winner! And over at Medicine.Technology.Web, Susan Heim on Parenting was included in their list of â€œTop 50 Momm...
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November's Sweet Indulgence

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 11, 2009, 5:08 pm
NOTE FROM SUSAN: This month’s guest column from Melinda Wentzel aka “Planet Mom” really struck a chord with me. Reading something other than a school permission slip or soccer game schedule is s...
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Celebrate Christmas with Elf Magic! (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 10, 2009, 8:08 am
Last year, we started a new holiday tradition at our house. After Thanksgiving, my twins wrote a note to Santa, asking him to send some elves to visit during the holiday season. Lo and behold, they wo...
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Tips to Help Develop Natural Sleep Patterns in Babies

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 9, 2009, 8:52 pm
As someone who writes about parenting a lot, one of the most frequent questions I get is how to get babies to sleep better. This is always a tough question because every baby is different and responds...
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Great New Music for Kids

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 9, 2009, 4:11 pm
I’m always amazed at the variety of music now available for kids. When my oldest boys were young, we were pretty much limited to endless rounds of “Wheels on the Bus” and Barney songs. Today, th...
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Nominate a Worthy Children's Program for a Power A Bright Future Grant from Clorox

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 9, 2009, 7:52 am
Mom Central asked me to help spread the word about Clorox Clean-Up’s new initiative to help kids’ sports, music lessons, clubs, and youth groups stay afloat in these tough economic times. Many of ...
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National Adoption Month: Adoption from Foster Care

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 8, 2009, 8:31 pm
November is National Adoption Month, and AdoptUsKids (http://www.adoptuskids.org) is stepping up its efforts to increase awareness of the need for recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive parents....
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Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 8, 2009, 1:07 pm
NOTE FROM SUSAN: Today’s post was written by a guest columnist, so I can't take credit for these terrific ideas for Thanksgiving crafts for children. But I thought they were so cute that I wante...
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Thanks to You and the Bear Buckets Club!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 7, 2009, 8:30 am
I want to say a big “thank you” to those of you who entered the contest to name the new frog over at the Bear Buckets Club! Because of your terrific participation, I won an iPod Nano for myself an...
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Small Talk Six: Just Call Me Gilligan

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 7, 2009, 8:18 am
This week’s topic on Small Talk Six is “6 reasons why you would be doomed if you were stranded on a deserted island all by yourself”! (What’s Small Talk Six? Click here to find out.) I think t...
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 6, 2009, 6:46 pm
Just in time for the holidays, I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family! If you’re familiar with the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, y...
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From My Mama's Kitchen: "Home for the Holidays"

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 5, 2009, 4:31 pm
NOTE FROM SUSAN: This wonderful article was written by Johnny Tan, author of the book, From My Mama’s Kitchen, which contains very wise “recipes for living” that he learned from all the “moms�...
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Showing This Weekend on the Disney Channel -- My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 5, 2009, 7:29 am
For those of you who entered the giveaway on this blog for a My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure DVD -- and didn’t win -- you’ll be happy to know that it will air on the Disney Channel this Sat...
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Apericots: Organic Baby Clothes That Are Adorable and Even Customizable! (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 4, 2009, 7:41 pm
If I had a baby, I would be so excited to shop at Apericots! This online baby clothing retailer focuses on customizable, eco-friendly/organic, high-quality products. Their clothes are made of 100% org...
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The November 3 Best of the Mommy Bloggers Carnival

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 3, 2009, 7:19 am
I’m thrilled to be the host of A Modern Mother’s “Best of the Mommy Bloggers Carnival”! Every two weeks, a different mommy blogger (like me) collects the “best of” columns from other blogg...
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This Is What November Looks Like...

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 2, 2009, 6:51 pm
It's November! This is what November looks like in South Florida... What is it like in November where you live?
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Rockers Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart Are Now Entertaining Kids!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 2, 2009, 8:02 am
I’ve always been a fan of the music of Heart. Ann and Nancy Wilson are extremely talented, as evidenced by the length and huge success of their musical careers. And now they’re reaching out to a n...
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5 Benefits of Online Education for Parents

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Nov 1, 2009, 4:30 pm
NOTE FROM SUSAN: The job market is a tough place to be in right now, and many parents are considering a return to school to update their skills or be eligible to pursue a new career. One option open t...
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Happy Halloween!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 31, 2009, 7:10 am
May all of you have a fun and safe Halloween! I’ll be trick-or-treating with my twin pirates this year!
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Join the Hannah's Socks Holiday Sock Drive This Season

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 30, 2009, 7:55 pm
In Toledo, Ohio, on Thanksgiving Day in 2004, four-year-old Hannah Turner helped her mom, Doris, serve food at a local homeless shelter. She saw a man with holes in his shoes and no socks, and she ask...
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Help Your Teen Find Potential Universities Through Inside College!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 29, 2009, 8:55 pm
If your child is in high school, no doubt he or she is starting to think about college, especially if they’re a junior or senior. One of my sons is a junior, and he’s already received plenty of co...
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Avoiding the Big Binge for Halloween!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 29, 2009, 9:24 am
Halloween is almost here, and all that candy is certainly hard to resist. It’s easy to forget the high calories associated with candy -- even bite-size candies can add up! CalorieCount.com is a real...
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Please Join Me on Blog Talk Radio's Power Women Magazine to Talk About Our Wild and Wonderful Families!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 28, 2009, 9:51 pm
Do you have a dysfunctional family? Is your family tree filled with plenty of “fruits and nuts”? You’ll want to join me on Thursday, October 29, at Noon EST where I’ll be talking about my new...
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MADD: The Power of Parents to Curb Underage Drinking

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 28, 2009, 8:47 am
I’m the mother of two teenagers. One of them has had his driver’s license for several years, and the other will be getting his very soon. Of course, it’s great having two drivers in the family b...
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Have a Happy Halloween from Tiger's Milk! (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 27, 2009, 7:42 pm
Halloween is just around the corner! And if you’re like me, you haven’t bought your Halloween candy yet. Before you do that, Schiff Nutrition would like to suggest an alternative! They’re the ma...
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A Worldwide Day of Extraordinary Prayer for Children and Schools

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 27, 2009, 3:37 pm
Moms In Touch International is hosting Arise! Cry Out!, a worldwide day of extraordinary prayer for children and schools on November 14. What is Moms In Touch? This is from their website: Are you a...
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Pledge to Make More Time for Kids by Joining Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner for the "Make Time for CHANGE" Campaign (Giveaway)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Oct 26, 2009, 5:05 pm
About a month ago, I was one of the bloggers chosen to announce the new spokesperson for Frigidaire’s new campaign: Jennifer Garner! To refresh your memory, this new campaign has two goals: to intro...
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About Me

Susan M. Heim is an author and editor, specializing in parenting, multiples, Christian and women's issues. Her books include "Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family," "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women," "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More, "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence," "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power," "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year," and "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons." Her articles have appeared in many books, websites and magazines, including "Angels on Earth" and "Twins Magazine." Susan writes an online column for Mommies Magazine called "Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples," as well as a blog called "Susan Heim on Parenting" at http://susanheim.blogspot.com. She is the founder of TwinsTalk, a website where parents share tips and advice about raising twins and multiples. Susan is the married mother of four sons: two teenagers and twin grade-schoolers.

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