I found this cute little handmade bear hanging in a tree at my son's daycare. It was a part of The Toy Society project. Too cool!

I feel terrible to just now be acknowledging the awesome social experiment I unwittingly became a part of the week after Valentine’s Day. As I left the parking lot of my son’s daycare, I noticed something hanging in a tree. Being my curious self, I pulled over and investigated.

There was this cute little teddy bear in a Ziploc baggie with a tag that said “Take Me Home. I’m Yours.” I obliged, and pulled the baggie out of the tree. Inside, there was a tag with further instructions to let The Toy Society know that it had been rescued. I was so excited! My 4-year-old son was even more delighted to get his hands on it when I picked him up that afternoon. He dragged the little bear to his brother’s Cub Scout banquet.

Anyway, thanks, Toy Society (and the local crafter who made and hid the toy)! You made our day, and inspired me to want to get involved. I’m just not sure I can take on another craft… I have scrapbooking and an awesome book I got for Christmas called A is for Apron. For some reason I feel the need to stitch some aprons of all things. But I will bookmark your site for later. Keep up the good work.

“The Toy Society is a small project spreading the love throughout the streets. Nothing to it really, just a bunch of handmade toys looking for a nice home.”

A Californian couple yesterday gave birth to eight babies! WOW! Our hats off to them! It took 46 doctors, nurses and assistants to deliver all eight babies in 5 minutes! They are the second live octuplets born in U.S history.

Watch out Jon & Kate Plus 8 – there’s another family on the rise!

“The mother, who was not identified, gave birth Monday to the six boys and two girls weighing between 1 pound, 8 ounces, and 3 pounds, 4 ounces. The eighth baby was a surprise to the parents and doctors who had been expecting only seven children.” (USA TODAY) read more

Tamra Larter allowed the birth of her second child to be filmed as part of a documentary titled "Orgasmic Birth." (Tamra Larter from ABCNews.com)

I admit, when my husband sent the link to this 20/20 segment as a possible blog topic, it was difficult for me to watch the video, let alone consider writing about it. But by the end of it, I realized the women were simply asking each of us to re-think our perspective on childbirth. I’m all about that. And, I’m living proof that when you minimize fear, you minimize pain. Watch for yourself and let me know what you think. Were you lucky enough to have such an exhilarating childbirth experience?

Welcome to Lexington’s first baby born in 2009 at 12:20 a.m.!! I wonder what is in store for the lucky parents and baby? I would like to imagine free diapers for a year or something else equally wonderful…. Baby in the Bluegrass will attempt to get an interview with first-time mom Mikki Johnson for the “Pregnant Pause” enewsletter. At least then we’ll know she got a free massage from Lexington Aesthetics for being “Mom of the Month” out of it. Congratulations Johnson family!

“Raw Eggs could contain salmonella bacteria and should not be eaten by pregnant women. Recipes that contain raw eggs, such as Caesar salad dressing, eggnog, and uncooked cake batter or cookie dough should be avoided.” Parent.com

UUGG! What’s a girl to do? I guess the only solution here is to wait 12-14 minutes while they bake!

Here are some photos from the grand opening of Baby Belly in Hamburg Pavilion. Check out how sixteen moms & their bellies fit into that stretch limo, no pun intended! Crystal Nichols, owner of Baby Belly is offering 2D, 3D & 4D Ultrasounds in the comfort of a spa environment. They offer spa services such as preconception, prenatal, and postnatal massages, facials, body treatments, waxing, as well as pedicures and manicures!  They also offer great spa packages…such as Pregnant Gets What Pregnant Wants!   Great gift-giving idea!

www.babybellyspa.com

After many hours in front of the computer to get our Louisville book “Baby in Kentuckiana” to the printer, my shoulders, neck and back were a mess. I pressed upload on all the files for the book, and soon called Lisa at Lexington Aesthetics to book a much-needed massage. As she told me about the new therapists, she mentioned the Raindrop Therapy massage. I decided to give the 90-minute a shot, and was not disappointed. Though I smelled like a pizza (according to my husband), I came out of there as loose as a noodle, with my sinuses opened up. The oils (including oregano and mint) are a combination of anti-virals, anti-bacterials, and anti-fungals, so could be helpful in shortening illnesses. It definitely shortened my muscle spasms.

Free makeovers during September

During the month of September, makeup artists from various cosmetic companies will be performing makeovers at ULTA, free of charge. I’m looking forward to possibly finding a new foundation–it’s about time I get out of the rut–when I get my PurMinerals makeover on Saturday. Call the Lexington store at the South Park Shopping Center on Nicholasville Road at 859-272-1022 for your appointment.