To Vaccinate or not Vaccinate - that is the question

First off, I'd just like to lay it out there that I try to be open minded about the choices people make regarding vaccinations.  Both of my boys have had full doses of everything I was told to give them and I have no regrets, but I also never did any research to make a decision beyond the recommendation of my pediatrician.  I am however, always interested in hearing other people's stories about the decisions they've made and why.  My friend Erika posted this video and I thought I would share it and hope that it can bring out a "positive" discussion among us moms.  Please be respectful when commenting, but I would love it if you posted about your vaccination decisions.

Toys 'R' Us coupons, Pampers, Earth's Best and MORE!

Here is a link to some fantastic savings going on at Toys 'R' Us today only.  You must be a rewards member to use these coupons, but membership is free and you can sign up in store.  Here are just a few of today's great deals:

Buy two boxes of Pampers, you get a $15 Toys 'R' Us gift card

Earth's Best Baby Food has 2 coupons: 20 jars (stage 1 & 2) for $10 and 10 stage 3s for $10.  

25% off all Mongoose Bikes

I just got this email that the Pampers Deal will be available this Friday and Saturday too!  In fact, if you're really looking to stock up, use the coupon above to buy 2 boxes today, then return tomorrow or Saturday and buy 2 more boxes using the $15 gift card from today's purchase!

Pampers: 30% off at Amazon + coupons

I'm hearing about more and more moms that are ordering their diapers online because it's a better deal.  Do you buy your diapers online?  

YumaMom.com reader, Sarah B., said she was able to order Pampers diapers from Amazon.com for as little as 11 cents a diaper and wanted me to share this great find with other Yuma moms.  Click here to another blog with all the details on how to get this great deal!  I'm sure these coupons and won't last forever.

Pampers Gifts to Grow: 60 points

Enter  the code GTGTENMONTHCODE for 10 Pampers Gifts to Grow points and the code WELCOME2PAMPERS for 50 more points!  (thanks Freebies4Mom.com)

200 Pampers Gifts to Grow Points - good thru midnight tonight!

Check out this awesome Pampers Gifts to Grow code for 200 points!!!  

TWITTERPARTYWTP

This code it only good through midnight tonight, July 13th.  

(Thanks Madelyn F.!!!)

20 More Pampers Gifts to Grow Points

If you're not on the Pampers band wagon, click here for more info.  Remember that you can get points from their wipes and swim diapers too.  Here are 20  more Pampers Gifts to Grow Points:

GTGGETREADYSOON
GTGFIVEMONTHS10

Pampers Gifts to Grow: 60 points!

More Pampers Gifts To Grow codes all worth 10 point each:
4THFACEBOOK2010
FACEBOOKJUL2010
WELCOME2VILLAGE
ENJOYYOURSUMMER
WHWWHH4Y33YKPFC
WHW7HKPG3YNHD43

If you aren't familiar with Pampers Gifts to Grow program, click here.

Child & Family Resources offers in home services

Child and Family Resources that offers the Parent Awareness Program (the class that are offered in the library) also offers their services in the home.  The program is for any parent within Yuma County that has a child 0-5.  During the home visits, they do the same concept as the class only in the comfort of the families home and they also use the brain boxes.  If families are interested in the program they can contact the Child and Family Resources Office at 783-4003.  If a group of parents wants to do the classes in the home they can also do that as well.

Pampers Gifts to Grow

Do you buy Pampers diapers, wipes, or training pants?  If so, did you know that you can be rewarded for your purchases?  I wish I had this when my boys were younger.  I used a lot of Pampers wipes!

"The Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards Program rewards you every time you choose Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes for your growing baby.  To start, simply collect the codes from all your Pampers purchases. To see the points add up in your account, just sign up with Pampers.com and enter the codes on Gifts to Grow. After that, you can redeem your points for items in the Gifts to Grow rewards catalog."

Your points can be redeemed for diapers.com gift cards, magazine subscriptions, toys, and so much more.  Click HERE to get started.  Plus, here are some codes to enter to get you started, totaling 105 points!  

25GTGSUMMER2010 
15GTGSUMMERFUN 
GTGSUMMERFUN5PT 
THRIFTYMOMMYGTG 
GTGPLAY3USA2010 
GTGSPRINGFREE10 
JUNFACEBOOK2010



That puts you at just 45 points away from a $3 Off Pampers Reward Card from Diapers.com.  And, you can get 10 rewards points for every friend that you refer!

Pampers Village = Rewards for You!

Pampers Village is an online community of real parents like you. Membership enrolls you into our Gifts to Grow program--the Pampers you buy earn you points towards great rewards. Plus, you can earn points when your friends (new to Pampers) sign up.

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And, I just got an email from Toys 'R' Us that if you get a $15 gift card when you purchase 2 boxes of Pampers Diapers AND 1 box of Pampers Wipes or a $10 gift card with the purchase of just 2 boxes of diapers.  This offer is good through 6/26/10.  Click here for details.

DivAtude Photography Cutest Baby Contest

DivAtude Photography is hosting a Cutest Baby Contest.  To enter, email a picture of your cute baby age 1 year and under to Divatudephotos@yahoo.com.  Photos must be submitted by June 22nd and will be uploaded to an album on the DivAtude Facebook page.  The photo that gets the most comments wins!  Only 1 comment a day per person per photo and it must be a comment and not a "like" for a vote to count, contest ends June 28th.  The winner gets a free photo session and $20 off their CD purchase!  This contest is for new customers only.

Summer break is in full effect, are you going crazy yet?

School is out for summer and it can be very exciting at first, but after a week (or a day or two), it becomes a bit exhausting.  If you're finding this is true for you, be sure to check out the parks and rec activity guide.  I post about many of the Parks & Rec activities on YumaMom.com, but there is much, much, more to choose from.

Click here to view the guide online.  To register for these classes, you may call them at (928) 373-5243, but it can be difficult to get through and expect to be on hold for a while.  You can also register in person at the City Hall.  Or you can register online through Active.com.  If you choose to register through Active.com, just type in the name of the class as show in the activity guide into the Active.com search box and it should come up.  There is an additional $2 processing fee for using their services unless you join and pay a membership fee through Active.com.  Even if you don't plan to register through Active.com, it's a great way to find out if the classes you're interested in are full or not.

Click here to see the online Activity Guide.

La Leche League (breastfeeding support group) of Yuma

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All women, especially pregnant and nursing mothers, are welcome to attend our meetings.

The Yuma La Leche League (breastfeeding support group) meets at Yuma Regional Conference Center on 32nd Street every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm.  Children are welcome.

Free Prenatal & Postnatal educational classes

Free community-based Prenatal/Postnatal education/awareness classes are available to all pregnant females who reside within the Yuma County.  These classes consist of 8 different session where we talk about; Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy, Importance of Prenatal Care, Nutrition, Relaxation Techniques, What you should avoid while pregnant, Stages of Labor, Breast-feeding, Infant Care and we will be offering a tour of the hospital (labor & delivery).  This program also offers a home base portion to those who are interested, where we provide prenatal/postnatal education and referrals to other agencies within the Yuma County such as:WIC, Family Planning, AHCCCS, Obstetricians, Pediatricians, etc.  This program is designed to follow the family until the child is 2yrs of age at which time the family will be referred to our Parent Awareness Program, where the parent is offered discipline techniques, as well as tools on how to bond with your child through learning activities.

Weekly community classes are offered in the different libraries within the Yuma County.  Classes are offered in English and Spanish and are free of charge.  Registration is not required.

Yuma Main Library
Mondays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mondays from 5:000pm - 6:00pm (Spanish)
Foothills Library

Heritage Library
Wednesdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm (Spanish)

San Luis Library
Tuesdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesdays from 5:30pm - 6:30 pm (Spanish)

Foothills Library
Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm (Spanish)

Somerton Library

Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thursdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm (Spanish)

Wellton Library
Fridays from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm (Spanish)

Sunset Community Center

Fridays from 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fridays from 3:30pm - 4:30pm (Spanish)

If you have any questions, please contact the Yuma County Healthy Department (928) 317-4540 ext. 1818.

Yuma Yoga opens!

Yuma Yoga opens tomorrow!  Mention "YumaMom.com" to get one free class!!

Jenelle Frey, who taught classes at Serenity Yoga, is opening up her own yoga studio in the Foothills.  Yuma Yoga will be offering Gentle Yoga, Tots Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Kids Yoga Camps, Pre-Natal Yoga, and Intermediate Yoga.  Click here for the full schedule.

Yuma Yoga is located next to the Foothills Walmart and shares its studio with Bratcher's Karate.  10% discount for military, students, teachers & seniors.

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers

MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is a Christian-based support group from moms.

The Yuma Proving Ground MOPS group meets at the YPG Chapel twice a month on Friday mornings from 9:00am - 11:30am.  MOPS meets to socialize, eat, discuss topics relating to our families, participate in book discussions, listen to guest speakers, exchange kids' clothing and toys, and do various crafts. Contact Martha Jones, marthajjones@q.com for more information.

The Mount Zion Church MOPS group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, with playdates and field trip activities on the other Tuesdays of the month, a mothers' night out each month and various other activities and resources for mothers of children ages 4 years or younger.  Contact the Mount Zion Church at
(928) 726-7661 for more information.

*Please contact the MOPS group before attending to confirm meeting time and childcare.

Dream a Little Dream 10% off coupon - today only!

Today is your last chance to print this coupons for Dream a Little Dream and get 10% off your entire purchase...and they just got in a new shipment of Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper bags.  Click here to print your coupon.

Make A Splash: READ (updated with schedule!)

Yuma County Library District's 

2010 Summer Reading Program for all ages

June 1 - July 31, 2010

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE!  

The 2010 Summer Reading Program is 9 weeks of exciting programs, prize drawings, story hours, reading clubs, and more!  Kids, teens, adults, and even babies can participate in programs designed to foster and support a love of reading.

Babytime summer reading registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010.  Early registration is taking place during the Noise Guy Performances this week and during the Maya & Miguel visit.  Open registration begins Tuesday, June 1, 2010.  All programs are free of charge.  For more information, click here.

Military Play Groups

New Parent Support a wide range of support services to military families with children from birth through five years of age. Play morning is an interactive play group designed to teach parents developmentally appropriate play and to help children improve their social, cognitive, and motor skills.

Stork Club is a play group for families who have an infant from 0 - 12 months of age. This is a great place to learn to play with your children and meet other spouses, expanding your support group. Story Club includes toys, games, social interaction with other moms, and finishes up with a 15-20 minute educational segment by an RN on issues new moms may face such as colic. Stork Club meets on Mondays from 10:30am - 11:30am in Building 645, room 105 (Bldg 645 is located across from the Base Theater). For more information, call the MCAS Yuma New Parent Support Group at (928) 269-2308.

Playmorning is another play group offered on base for parents and children 5 and under. Held on Mondays from 10:00am - 11:00am at the Station Chapel's Fellowship Hall, this is a great indoor activity with lots of toys and opportunity for climbing while acting as in informal support group for parents. For more information, contact Gail with the Counseling Support Branch at (928) 269-2561.

Friday Toddler Craft Program is for 2-5 year olds and includes a craft and circle time with songs. This group meets on Fridays at 10:00am in Building 645, room 105 (Bldg 645 is located across from the Base Theater). For more information, contact Gail with the Counseling Support Branch at (928) 269-2561.

Swim Lessons at Oasis Pool (MCAS)!!!!

I'm so thrilled to share that there will be swim lessons available at the Oasis Pool (MCAS) this summer!  This is a first!  There will be three 2-week sessions.  Here is the tentative schedule:

June 7 - June 18

7:00am - 8:00am: Adult/Marine

8:00am - 9:00am: Level I/Level II

9:00am - 10:00am: Parent-Tot

10:00am - 11:00am: Preschool

June 21 - June 2

7:00am - 8:00am: Adult/Marine

8:00am - 9:00am: Level I/Level II

9:00am - 10:00am: Level III/Level IV

10:00am - 11:00am: Preschool

July 5 - July 16

7:00am - 8:00am: Level III/Level IV

8:00am - 9:00am: Level I/Level II

9:00am - 10:00am: Level I/Level II

10:00am - 11:00am: Preschool

                

*(Classes will NOT be held on Fridays)

               

Registration starts May 24-May30 for active duty and May 31-June 4 for all others.  Classes will be $30 per student per session.   If you need any additional information you may call Katelyn Hamel, Asst Pool Manager at (928) 269-2914.

Step2 Push Around toys Recalled!

The yellow knob pin can become loose and allow the handle to separate from the buggy. Affected buggies have pins with yellow plastic knobs on the back of the buggy attaching the handle to the buggy. If the handle of your buggy attaches with a bolt and screw, you have a new design and your buggy is not involved in this recall.

Click here for more information from Step2 regarding this recent recall.

(Thanks Margaret C. for passing along this info.)