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New Trend – Cabbage Patch Wigs For Kiddos

Erin Phillips — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:44:10 +0000

I grew up with Cabbage Patch dolls. I bet my mom still has them in storage for some day when I have kids. The new trend now is Cabbage Patch wigs for kiddos - and I've got so say, they are CUTE! If you want one, CLICK HERE! There a

Boy Reported Missing In Williston, North Dakota

Erin Phillips — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:31:00 +0000

A 13-year-old boy has been r eported missing in Williston, North Dakota. Jayden Kennedy-Salser was last seen Thursday afternoon at the Raymond Community Center. He weighs 100 pounds and is 5'6. If you ha

Woman Letting Internet Name Her Baby for $5,000

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:24:12 +0000

Suddenly we feel very lucky to have been born in the '80s. Back then, our biggest naming danger was being called Brandi or Lacey. One mom-to-be is letting the internet name her child, so who knows what it will be called.

You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Parents Have a Favorite Child

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:30:18 +0000

We all have favorites: favorite food, favorite color, favorite band. But a favorite child? A new British survey of more than 1,200 parents has found that one in 12 admit to having a favorite child and that 62% confess to failing to give equal attention to their kids, which is a surprisingly high number if [...]

Nickelodeon To Release Creative New App

Erin Phillips — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:02:02 +0000

I don’t have children, but I am always amazed when I see kids in my life playing with iPod’s, i Pad’s, Smartphones – basically what ever they can get their hands on! Well, Nickelodeon has been asking kids for awhile what they want out of their app’s, and the answer really surprised them. Kids were [...]

Sophia Grace & Rosie Rafts On Ellen (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:39:43 +0000

Did you see these little girls yesterday on Ellen? They are absolutely hilarious to watch! They were corespondents for Ellen at the Grammy’s, have their book at the number 2 spot on the New York Best Sellers list and are just characters I don’t doubt their empire will continue to grow. Check out this video!

Baby Perfume? Ok Or Not?

Erin Phillips — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:08:08 +0000

Sources are saying - Dolce & Gabbana are releasing a new perfume meant to enhance the natural scent of a baby. One perfume designer, Frederick Bouchardy, tells the blog Fashionista, "It's not just about a scent for a baby, but it's also a scent for an adu

Worst Video EVER – Mom Holds Child Down For Tattoo (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:10:54 +0000

I will openly forewarn you. This video is AWFUL. The only reason I posted it is in hopes that the outrage will be so bad that this woman will be held accountable for her actions. Watch with caution

Newborns May Be In Risk Of Spreading Deadly Disease (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:59:37 +0000

Everyone seems to be talking about this year’s flu numbers, but there is another sickness that is raising concern among newborns. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, attacks the lungs. Each year RSV causes up to 125,000 hospitalizations and more than 200 deaths in babies under age one. Doctor’s are saying that currently, they are [...]

Nap Nanny Baby Recliners Recalled

Erin Phillips — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:16:07 +0000

Scary news for parents of newborns – another recall is in place after infant deaths have been reported. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Nap Nanny poses a serious risk to babies, due to defects in its design, warnings, and instructions. Nap Nanny Generations One and Two, and the Chill model infant recliners, [...]

WARNING! I Got Scammer Phone Call

Erin Phillips — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:21:46 +0000

Yesterday as I was leaving an appointment, I noticed a new Voicemail message from a number I did not recognize. My heart sank as I listened. The message said that there was a civil investigation from the National Legal Corporation, gave me a claim number and a phone number to call within 24 - 48 hours

Shooting At Connecticut Elementary School

Erin Phillips — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:40:46 +0000

Breaking news - it's being reported that there was a shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut this morning. News reports are stating that shortly after 9:40 a.m., one shooter was reported in the main office of the elementary school, o

MY 103.5 Downtown Bozeman Costume Contest [VOTE]

Erin Phillips — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:43:49 +0000

THANK YOU so very much to all of the kiddo's and families that stopped by the MY 103.5 Photobooth during the Downtown Trick or Treating event! The costumes are amazing, and we had a fantastic time! Thank you to Nate Harris Photography - who donated his time and talent to making these pictures memorable and beautiful! We now need your help! There are $100 in Downtown Bozeman Bucks up for grabs for the best costume! Get your vote in for y

Facebook "Working" On Letting Kids Join

Erin Phillips — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:29:52 +0000

As of this point in Facebook land, children under 13 are not legally allowed to have an account. HOWEVER, lots do. A recent Consumer Report said that 7.5 million kids under 13 have accounts anyway, and have lied about there age. Facebook has identified the problem, and are working on a solution. Kids under 13 [...]

Did Time Magazine's Cover of a Breastfeeding Mom Go Too Far?

Don Deane — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:14:28 +0000

This week’s issue of Time magazine features a cover story on attachment parenting, a controversial form of child-rearing that involves breastfeeding to an older age, co-sleeping and wearing children in slings. It also features a cover image of a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son that’s sure to raise a few eyebrows. The mother, Jamie Lynne [...]

Milk and Juice Too Passé for Your Toddler? Try a 'Babyccino'

Shauna Wright — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:57:14 +0000

They say kids learn by example, and now we have further proof — little ones who’ve watched their moms and dads order coffee are now able to do the same thing with a new concoction called a “babyccino.” And baristas are none too happy about it. You won’t find babyccinos on most cafe menus, but [...]

Mom Let's 10 Year Old Get Tattoo – Gets Arrested (VIDEO)

Erin Phillips — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:20:54 +0000

I gotta know, what do you think of this one??

Got a New Baby? Yes, There's an App for That

Shauna Wright — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:10:03 +0000

Between feedings, diapers and naps, new parents have a lot to think about. And yes, for all you inquiring tech-savvy parents, there’s an app to help track all that. In fact, there are several. The real question, however, is, “Are they worth the download?”

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:05:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

What Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2011?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:24:53 +0000

If you’re having a baby soon and want to avoid giving the child a name everyone else in his or her kindergarten class will have, you may want to check out BabyCenter’s list of this year’s most popular baby names. Continuing a reign that’s lasted several years, Sophia tops the list for girls while Aiden [...]