Susan M. Heim is an author and editor, specializing in parenting, multiples, and women’s issues, and is a former Senior Editor for the bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. Susan’s books include "It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence"; "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year"; "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons"; "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power"; and, "Chicken Soup for the Soul
What I'm Reading
"Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert
Subjects I'd Like to Learn More About
The Bible, world religions
An Interesting Fact
Women who eat meat or dairy products are 5 times more likely to have twins than women who are vegans.
It’s that time of year again … time for Mom Central’s Holiday Gift Guide! Each week, they post fabulous new giveaways that you can enter. For example, the following are three of the items they’ll be offering:Pandora BraceletThese versatile bracelets allow you to customize your look through numerous charms that you can add or change to match your outfit. Create a tradition with family and friends by giving charms for different celebrations and milestones after presenting the bracelet as the or... Read Full Story
I hate walking through the cereal aisle at the grocery store with my kids because they always beg to buy the sugariest, bad-for-them cereals! How can they resist with the cartoon animals on the front of the package and sometimes a prize inside? I’ve got a new solution now for avoiding that trip down the cereal aisle. It’s called Serial Cereals!How does it work? Just go to the Serial Cereals website and…1. Pick a package. Every package from Serial Cereals is filled with three boxes of high-qua... Read Full Story
I’ve been a huge fan of Hallmark products ever since I worked in a Hallmark store as a teenager. A couple of weeks ago, I was browsing at a Hallmark store and came across something that would make an awesome gift! It’s a recordable storybook. Their Christmas edition is The Night Before Christmas. This is a wonderful idea for grandparents or other relatives and family friends. They can record themselves reading the story and then send it off to their little loved ones to listen to anytime they... Read Full Story
Just a reminder that Kmart is running Bluelight Specials for the holidays! Here’s a sneak peek at this weekend’s Bluelight Specials:Bluelight Specials for 12/5 to 12/6: • All 14k gold Birthstone Baby Charms $29.99 (reg. $69.99)• Mushabellies $14.99 (reg. $24.99) • 4-piece table tennis table $99.99 (reg. $149.99) All day offers: • Saturday: Small Wonder Blankets & Wonderkids Thermals – BOGO Free • Sunday: Men’s 3pk Fashion Brief or 2pk Micro Knit Boxer... Read Full Story
It’s party time! Yes, it’s that time of year when we celebrate the holidays with numerous parties for friends, family and co-workers. If the thought of preparing appetizers for the event sounds daunting and catering isn’t an option, there are some wonderful easy-to-make options now available that will impress your guests! Nancy’s Appetizers has an awesome variety of yummies to offer, including:Petite QuichesDeli SpiralsBlack Tie Thai Peanut SatayCheese SoufflesMushroom TurnoversSeafood Crab C... Read Full Story
I was recently asked to review a movie called I’ll Believe You. To be honest, I hadn’t heard of it. It had a limited release in theaters at the end of 2008 and then came out on DVD in September 2009. So, I wasn’t expecting it to be great. But when I saw who was in the cast, including Patrick Warburton (“Puddy” on Seinfeld), Fred Willard (in a huge number of shows and movies), and Chris Elliott (he still grosses me out in There’s Something About Mary!), I decided to give it a try. I’m really g... Read Full Story
This week’s topic on Small Talk Six is “6 things on your wish list for Christmas this year”! (What’s Small Talk Six? Click here to find out.) This is really difficult. I’ve been blessed with so much! It’s tough to come up with six items (much to my family’s dismay because it makes their shopping much more difficult!). Here goes…1. An eReader. A nook, a Kindle… I’ve been dying to try out an eReader. How cool would it be to hear about a good book and have it in your hands almost instantly?! 2. ... Read Full Story
Stride Rite is celebrating Cyber Monday, this Monday the 30th, by holding a Fan Celebration Day on www.facebook.com/striderite. Stride Rite Facebook fans are invited to log on Monday, November 30th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST for hourly giveaways with amazing prizes, including gift cards and gift bags from Stride Rite Children’s Group brands like Saucony Kids, Sperry Top-Sider Kids, and more. There will also be a fan-only coupon for Cyber Monday shopping on www.striderite.com and a mystery priz... Read Full Story
On this very special day, I am grateful not only for my family and friends, but for all of YOU who visit my blog. May your day be filled with blessings and peace.Love, Read Full Story
Starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Friday, November 27th, LittleMissMatched is giving everyone 30% off all their winter socks! This includes fuzzy anklets, fuzzy knee highs, toe socks, sporty socks, and regular knee highs. The sale ends Sunday, November 29th at 10 p.m. EST. Use coupon code: WINTERSOCKS to redeem. Also, for the first time ever, they will be launching 12 Days of Holiday Savings. Starting Cyber Monday, LittleMissMatched will offer a different deal from 12:01 a.m. EST to 10p.m. EST ev... Read Full Story
