Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

!±8± Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF!

Campground reservation info.

Directions to the actual campground.

Packing - Put food on the bottom (you'll need other items first)

Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack

Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.

Cardboard boxes if needed

Ice Chests

ICE!

5 gallon bucket or similar container

Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage

Lighting - Check batteries!

Maglight - The larger, the better

Gas lantern (and/or electric)

BIC lighter

Matches (preferably water proof)

Spare batteries and bulbs

Spare lantern fuel and mantles

Solar Panel

Glow Sticks

Batteryless Bulbless Flashlight

Shelter/Bedding

Sleeping bag

Space Blanket

Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents

Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)

Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress

Pillow

Tent

Seam Sealer

Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes

Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes

Emergency blaket (found at walmart)

Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed in medical.

Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).

Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).

10-12 inch nails from hardware store for emergency tent stakes

Tea candles to mark where tent stakes are

Sign that says No Candles in Tents!

Medical

Epipen if you have allergies

Sunscreen

Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.

Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin

Tums

Antibiotics creams

Tweezers for splinters & ticks

Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages

First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)

Benadryl Sinus Tablets

Allergy Eye drops

Pocket Tissues

Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on

poison ivy)

Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)

Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions

Box of latex gloves (100 pack)

Cleaning & Personal Items

Bar soap

Hand Sanitizer (waterless)

Washcloth

Shampoo

Toothpaste & toothbrush

Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties

Make-up bag

Razor & shaving cream

Towel

Toilet Paper

To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it and put inside the tube

Whisk broom to clean table and tent site

Deodorant

Contact lens supplies

Feminine supplies

Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves

Dish rack

Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable preferred)

Miscellaneous

List of important phone numbers

Spare car/truck/boat/rv keys

Small shovel

Swiss Army knife

Compass and Map

Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)

Duct tape and/or electrical tape

Safety pins

Sewing kit

Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter

Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)

Camera w/good battery and extra film

Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes

Radio and/or TV

Weather Radio

Crankup Radio

Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.

Card table

MONEY, credit card, ID

Pocket Tool

Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)

Bike/Seats/Helmets

Binoculars

Whistles

Signal Mirror

Chairs

Travel Clock

Clothesline and Clothespins

Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)

Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note

Rope or String

Leather strips

Heavy rubber bands

Canoe or boat

Life jackets

Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway

Pet Food

Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)

Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) made from wax and sawdust

Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)

Sand Paper

Extension cords

Pads of paper and pencils/pens

Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)

Fly Swatters

Toothpicks

Dustbuster

Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy neighbors)

Clothing

Hat

Bandanna

Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.

Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to

Pants/Overalls, with belt

Underwear - 2

Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)

Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS

Socks - 2 pair

Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves

Swim suit

PJ's

Sunglasses

Sulfer - keeps chiggers out of your clothes

Cooking

Stove with fuel & lighter

Newspapers for lighting a campfire

Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)

Firewood

Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ

Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice

Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)

Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid

Dutch Oven

Can opener - If you have canned goods

P-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and fits in wallet)

Thermos

Tongs

Coffee maker & filters

Pot lifter and/or pot holders

Tablecloth

Stew Pot

Soup Ladel

Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)

Measuring cup

Cutting Board

Strainer

Veggie Peeler

Dishes

Reusable

Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice

Collapsable camping/hiking cup

Alladin travel mug

Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife

Small mixing bowl

Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula

Small flat and phillips screwdrivers

Scrub Pad

Dish Pan

Tupperware (for leftovers)

Consumables

Paper towels & napkins

Trash bags

Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash bags)

Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.

Plastic knives, forks, spoons

Ziplock Bags

Aluminum Foil

Dish soap

Water

At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources

Water bottle, to carry while hiking

Garden hose

Food & Drink

Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)

Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray

Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day

Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day

Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...wheat, rice, ...

Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs

Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing

Bacon - 2 slices per person per day

Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered

Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells

Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated

Parmesan cheese

Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable

Rice packages

Soup/Chili - mix or cans

Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions

Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes

Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group

Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar

Catsup

Mustard

Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle

Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American

Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit

Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily

Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)

Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook)

Frozen hashbrowns in the bag

Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)

Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami

Hot dogs & buns

Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid

Vienna Sausages

Lil Smokies

Snacks

Hamburgers & Buns

Steak

Ham

Corn on Cob

Cereal

Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars

Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)

Beer

Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn

Popcorn oil

Spray oil (like Pam)

Squeeze butter or margarine

Beans

Camping with Children

Current photos of the children in case they get lost

Diapers

Swim Diapers

Wipes

Bottles/sippycups

Playyards

Jogging strollers

Backpack carriers

MANY sets of clothing

Extra pair(s) of shoes

Formula

Jar foods

Gerber toddler foods

Hats

Toys,

Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)

Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)

Snacks

Storybooks

Baby Hammock

Baby Swing

kidsafe bugspray

sunblock

Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)

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Baby Shower Games, Prizes & Invitations

!±8± Baby Shower Games, Prizes & Invitations

The baby shower games played at a baby shower are usually one of the most memorable experiences during the pre-baby events. However, to ensure the games are successful there should be some thoughtful party planning. Before starting the games, it's a good idea to go around the room and have everyone introduce themselves and their relationship to the Mommy-to-Be.

Here are some of the more popular games you can play during the party:

Guess Mommy-to-Be's Tummy Size: You will need some string / yarn and scissors for this game. Have each participant pull the yarn to the size they believe would fit perfectly around the Mommy-to-Be's center of her pregnant tummy. After everyone cuts their string, compare the results to the Mommy-to-Be's actual tummy. Give a prize to the guest who is the closest! This game is an ole favorite and will be enjoyed by all.

Say "Baby": You will need baby safety pins or another type of baby object you can place on a string for each guests at the shower as well as string or yarn, enough for each woman to wear as a necklace. Have each guest place the necklace with the baby safety pins around her neck when she gets to the party. The rules for this game are given at the beginning of the baby shower. Whenever someone says the word "baby" during the shower, any woman who calls it out gets a pin from the other woman who stated the word. At the end of the shower, the woman with the most pins wins a prize.

Naming Baby Items: You will need a pad of paper and pen for each guest. Have each guest write down as many baby products as they can name, such as bottle, blanket, pacifier, etc during a five minute period. This sounds easy, and IS at first, but during last few minutes, the participants will start racking their brains for more baby items. The guest with the most baby products named will win and receive a prize.

Make The Mommy-to-Be's Baby: You will need baby magazines, scissors, glue and paper. Divide the guests into teams with each team having three members, and give each team some baby magazines. Ask each team to cut out pieces of different baby qualities and put together a picture of what they think the Mommy-to-Be's baby will look like. Ask the Mommy-to-Be pick the baby she likes the best. Prizes will go to the winning team. This is another of the most popular games.

Guess The Gerber's: You will need Gerber's infant food, pads of paper and pens. You will need to take the labels off of the baby food jars and have the guests at the baby shower guess the food, i.e. carrots, peas, sweet potato. This game usually has ten different jars or more of different baby food. The winner is the guest with the most correct guesses.

Guess the Number of Safety Pins: You will need a lot of safety pins and a jar. Pass a jar full of baby safety pins around so all the guests can view it. Each guess will then guess the number of safety pins they think are in the jar. The one who guesses the closest wins a baby shower prize. This another game favorite.

Place The Baby On The Mommy-to-Be: You will need cutouts of a baby, tape and blindfolds. This is a version of Pin The Tail on the Donkey, a game kids love to play. Blindfold each guests and give them a paper baby to place the baby as close to the Mommy-to-Be's tummy as possible. The one who gets closest to placing the paper baby on the pregnant tummy wins.

Bottle Races: You will need several baby bottles with milk. Have each guest take a bottle filled with a milk (you may substitute milk for another liquid) and suck the bottle as a baby would. The woman who drinks the most during an allotted time wins the baby shower gift. This is always a laughter filled game.

Baby Bingo: You will need pens and bingo cards. Before opening the gifts, number each gift on the box starting with one. If you know that 35 people will be attending the shower, pre-print bingo cards with numbers 1 through 35 and randomly place them on 35 cards. When the Mommy-to-Be's decides to open the presents, she grabs the present she wants to open and reads the number out loud. As soon as someone receives bingo, they win the game and the prize.

What's the baby item: You will need various baby products and a blindfold. A bag of baby items are placed in front of the Mommy-to-Be for her to take one item out at a time blindfolded and tell the baby shower guests what item she has in her hands. This is really fun baby shower game when you choose some crazy baby toys or products.

Complete the Baby Rhyme: You will need a book containing baby rhymes. The host will read out loud to all the guest a part of the rhyme, which is to be completed by the other women.

How's the Baby: Ask all guests to bring a baby picture of themselves before the shower. Have all the pictures in a collage and draw lines for people to fill in who they think the babies are out of the people at the shower. If most guests don't know each other, just have the pictures of the mother, mother-in-law, sisters, and Mommy-to-Be. See how many people guess right. You can make copies of the baby picture collage to see how many can guess right.

Baby Scrambler: Another fun game is to choose 25 baby related items and scramble the spelling. For instance, pacifier can be changed to reiifpca. Ask the guests to unscramble the words. The one who gets the most right in five minutes receives a prize.

Name that Baby Song: You will need a pad of paper and pen for each guest. Have each guest write down all the songs that have baby in their titles, like baby love, Santa baby, one for my baby and so on. Allow five minutes for this game. This baby shower game can be made more difficult by asking who also wrote the songs.

Dirty Diaper Circle: You will need a diaper, chocolate and music player. Although one of our "dirtiest" games, it is one of the favorites. The host takes a diaper that has been "fixed" with warm chocolate in the right place and have the guests pass it to the person next to them is in a circle. When the host stops the music, whoever is holding the diaper is out of the game.

Pacifier in the baby's mouth: You will need a blindfold, a baby picture and a pacifier drawing for each guest. Tape a picture or drawing of a baby on the wall and have the blindfolded women try to tape the pacifier as close to the mouth of the baby as possible. The one who gets the closest ones.

Blindfold Diapering: You will need a blindfold, baby doll (life size) and diapers. One of the funniest games. It calls for the guests to be divided into teams of up to five people. Each team has a doll, blindfold and diapers. The object is for each participant to place the blindfold on, take the current diaper off the doll and place the new one on while blindfolded. After the first person completes diapering, they run to the next teammate who places the blindfold on and has to do the same. The first team to finish diapering wins!

Baby Tic-Tac-Toe: You will need a large erasable board to use for the tic-tac-toe board, writing utensil, and baby facts. Baby shower guests are divided into teams and are ask to answer a question about a baby fact. If they get the answer right, they get to choose a space, like the classic tic-tac-toe game.

The baby shower games are a very important part of your baby shower. You want to do everything you can to ensure the baby shower games are enjoyed by all and are a huge success. Here's some tips for ensuring your baby shower games are successful:

a. Be sure you have writing utensils for everyone
b. Wrap games prizes
c. Make sure to have extra prizes in case of tie games

Baby Shower Games, Prizes & Invitations

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What to Do When Your Dog Or Cat Won't Eat

!±8± What to Do When Your Dog Or Cat Won't Eat

Your dog won't eat. Or your cat is a picky eater. So what on earth do you do?

First, a caveat. No animal will willingly starve itself. But ALWAYS have your pet seen by a vet when there's a change in behavior. You need to rule out illness before embarking on solving a pet's eating problem. Be sure to check for a bad tooth as this is often overlooked as a cause of eating issues. The second caveat: Eating problems can be complex and the tips offered here are simplistic. I offer them with 30 years of experience as a dog owner, breeder, handler and fancier in the world of dogs, but you should discuss them with your vet to see if any are a plausible remedy for your pet's situation.

We'll start with dogs, and assuming that your dog is healthy but not a good eater, here are some potential reasons why and ideas for fixing it.

If you feed your dog treats during the day, stop. You want your dog hungry at meal times.If your dog is a show dog, remember that bait should be offered in TINY pieces, it's not meant to be dinner. When it comes to meals, put the dog's food bowl on the floor, give her 10 minutes to eat it, and if it isn't touched, pick it up and put it away. Don't feed again until the next meal, and resist the temptation to give treats. Do this for a whole week because what you're doing here is behavior modification. Remember, a healthy dog won't starve itself to death, but a stubborn, healthy dog could modify YOUR behavior if you cave in.

If you change pet foods frequently, stop. Frequent diet changes can create a finicky eater. The dog learns to "holdout" to see what will be offered next. When you find a nutritious diet your pet will eat, stay with it. If you MUST change the pet's diet, do it gradually over a two week period. Add a small amount of the new diet to the old food, and each day, increase the amount of the new feed while decreasing the amount of the current food. This gradual change will help prevent diarrhea, vomiting and finicky eating.

With picky eaters, it's important to feed a "super premium" brand of dog food. These foods cost a little more and are made with better ingredients, but they are nutritionally dense. This means that your dog is actually eating less in quantity than the cheaper brands bought at grocery stores (these foods have the nutritional value of bark), but because there are more "calories per cup" in a premium food, they're actually getting more nutrition. Look for brands such as Merrick's "Grammy's Pot Pie" (canned food), California Natural, Prarie, Canidae, Flint River, Nutro, Wellness, Eagle Pack Holistic or Nutrisource.

Mixing kibble with a small amount of canned dog food and water will also make it enticing. This next part is important: The single most natural way to increase a pet's appetite is to warm their food because it increases the smell and makes it more appetizing.

Perhaps your dog has a health issue or is on a medication that makes him not want to eat. She's under a vet's care, but the task of getting nutrition into her falls on you. Now what? First, understand that the less a dog eats, the less he WANTS to eat. Add to that the dog who comes to associate food with nausea and you have a real problem, so the sooner you can get your dog to WANT to eat on his own, the better. So much for the obvious.

We'll start with the simplest remedies and work our way up to a radical solution that worked for one of my dogs. Assuming that your dog is on a high quality feed but still not eating, you may need to go to the next step: making dog food taste even better.

You don't want to make these next foods a daily staple, mostly because the high sodium content of many of them would be contra-indicated for dogs in renal failure or with heart issues (if your dog does have kidney issues, check out a really informative web site here.) The following foods have been tried and tested by people in the dog fancy and are suggested ONLY as a means to jump start the appetite in a sick or compromised dog: Sardines, canned cat food, Gerber's baby food - especially turkey or sweet potato, braunschweiger, Limburger Cheese, broth, pureed liver, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, yogurt, cottage cheese/cream cheese, canned mackerel, scrambled eggs with cream cheese, chicken noodle soup - and even this one: hard-boiled eggs smashed up in French Vanilla yogurt, slightly warmed.

Sometimes, you may need to "jump start" an appetite with something so enticing, it's irresistible. Here is the original recipe for "Satin Balls," one of the most requested recipes on Wellpet, Showdogs-L, VetMed, and other popular e-mail lists for serious dog people:

10 pounds of cheap hamburger meat
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of unsulfured molasses
10 raw eggs AND shells
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf. Divide the batch into 10 quart freezer bags and freeze.Thaw as needed and feed raw! (This is also a good way to put weight on a skinny dog, increase energy, and to alleviate itchy, flaky skin). This isn't a substitute for meals, it's meant to whet a dog's appetite. If the dog is eating this eagerly, start mixing it with kibble gradually. The idea is to wean them off the Satin Balls and onto kibble.

Next, we move on to "fixes" that come in a tube or pill. Remember that the point of these products is to stimulate an appetite and are not long term solutions; We start with Re-Vita whose products are said to be effective for problem appetites; "Pet-Tinic" is a liquid dietary supplement containing iron, copper and 5 essential vitamins. The palable meat-flavored liquid is readily accepted and one "tester" reported that it brought back her pet's appetite almost immediately, Because of its contents, you'll want to have your vet's approval before using this. "Nutri-Cal" is pure nutrition that squeezes out like toothpaste; dogs like its taste and it's a quick way to get nutrition into a dog. When diluted with water, Dyne High Calorie Dietary Supplement can be used to combat dehydration and provide energy because each ounce provides approximately 150 calories containing vitamins and minerals that maintain constant therapeutic blood levels.

If none of the aforementioned tips work, this is where I get pretty serious because my own philosophy is that a lack of appetite is a lousy reason for a dog to die. What you'll read next isn't pleasant - but if you love your dog, you have to get nutrition into her. As far as I know,there are four ways to do this when the dog can't eat on his own: syringe food into the dog's mouth, stuff food down the dog's throat, hook the dog up to an IV, or insert a stomach tube. I've done all of them at one time or another. And they all stink, but they're preferable to the alternative: a dog who wastes away and dies.

Syringing: You'll need a couple of large syringes from your vet. Using canned food; determine the amount your dog needs to sustain his weight, divide that amount in half and spoon that much into a blender (you and this blender will become inseparable over the coming days). Add enough warm water to blend easily into a very fine puree and for each meal, gently syringe the puree into the side of the dog's lips. Or, you can cut to the chase. Pry the dog's mouth open and squeeze the syringe plunger down so that the food trickles to the side and back of the dog's mouth. It takes a bit of time to get the hang of this since you don't want the dog to aspirate food into his lungs. Speak to the dog soothingly and praise him when you're done. Remember, it's not the dog's fault he's unable to eat and it's only temporary until the appetite comes back.

Stuffing: This was my least favorite means of getting food into a dog. It was messy and degrading. In a nutshell, you make "food bombs" that are narrow enough to slide down the back of the dog's throat. These "bombs" are a mixture of wet & dry food that's been pureed into a texture that allows shaping. There are folks out there who are really good at doing this - and some dogs who just don't eat well become so used to eating this way that they'll stand calmly, lift up their little heads and open their mouths like guppies in anticipation for the next "bomb." Since all we care about is getting nutrition into the dog, if this works for you,that's what counts.

IV: A "no brainer." At this point, a dog is so ill that this is pretty much the last resort. It's no substitute for the calories gotten from real food, but sometimes it serves as a band-aid until the dog is back on its feet and able to eat the real thing.

Stomach tube: Proverbially speaking, this is what separates the men from the boys. When I was faced with a dog whose heart medication caused anorexia but who was otherwise healthy, I had but little choice to pull out all the stops. Syringe feeding, food bombs - these were not long term solutions. Guided by my vet, we made an informed decision to insert a stomach tube. Mind you, at the time we thought it would be a short term fix until my dog ate on his own. Keep reading.

The first tube put in was an ugly, brown rubber tube that was SO long, it had to be wrapped around my dog's mid section and secured with a lady's tube top when not in use. I prepared the food as if I was going to syringe it into my dog's mouth, only it was syringed into a tube that had been inserted into his side over the stomach. In less than a week, the dog knew the sound of the blender, knew what was coming and would lie down on his side in preparation for his meal.

Each day before I approached the blender, I always offered the dog his meal in a bowl since it was my fondest desire that the dog eat like a dog. After many weeks, however, I knew this wasn't going to happen. Ever. At this point, my vet and I had a frank discussion about options and he mentioned a permanent tube, one inserted from the inside out. The "Bard" was a gastronomy device made of silicon that was successfully used to feed disabled children but had never been used in canines. My nearly 14 year old Puli would be the first dog to have the slick silicon "button" inserted. It fit flush against his stomach and a little "lid" flicked open like the flip-top portion of a tube of toothpaste. Compared to what I had been working with, it was a Porsche compared to an Edsel and no one else ever knew it was there.

The tube enabled my dog to live a couple of more years. Feeding him took less than five minutes and afterwards, he would run with the other dogs,bark into the wind, enjoy the sun on his back and know that I adored him. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Because of the seemingly radical step we took to ensure this dog's survival, it wasn't something I discussed openly. Too many people out there feel that if a dog can't eat on his own, he's not meant to live. To them I say, "Phooey." The dog wanted to live, to survive and feel the hand of those who loved him rubbing his ears. But he couldn't eat. His spirit was willing and he would have done anything to please me, but this one thing he couldn't do. How then, was I to deny him the one thing I could do to help him?

Cats: Needless to say, cats are not like dogs. They can get liver damage from not eating even for just a day or two. When a cat stops eating, their body will start to use its fat stores as fuel. The old fat stores are mobilized to the liver, which should begin fat burning. But when the fat arrives at the liver, the liver doesn't burn the fat efficiently and it accumulates in the liver.

The resulting liver disorder is known as "hepatic lipidosis", or "fatty liver disease." This condition may be suggested when blood tests show impaired liver function. Getting fatty liver disease is not isolated only to cats, and fasting cats don't always get this condition, they just seem more prone to it when they don't eat.

But according to the Cornell Online Consultant, there are 454 more possible Diagnoses for Feline Anorexia. Wow. A good web site you can visit here explains the different reasons a cat might not be eating, from acid stomach to ulcers and including fatty liver disease. The bottom line, however,is that you have less "wiggle room" when a cat won't eat. Tries these tips:

-Warm the food because warmed food has a stronger smell which will make a cat want to eat.
-Handfeeding: Sit with your cat and talk to her. Offer a little piece of food to her.
-Offer special treats like canned or pouched food instead of dry kibble.
-Offer tuna and cheese or milk or cream, all in small amounts.
-Tasty liquids, like water from tuna packed in water or, rarely, oil. Avoid tuna packed in vegetable broth as itmay contain onions. Try clam juice or low-salt chicken broth. Avoid onions and anything made with bouillan as it's too salty;
-Sprinkle some catnip on the food.

Pull out all the stops and make some Home Made Cat Food with this recipe:
Switch off the protein sources with each batch or two. Switch between:
- Half Pound of minced boneless chicken breast or thigh
- Six Ounces of dark-mean ground turkey or minced turkey
- Half Pound of lean, minced beef
- Half Pound of minced beef, chicken or turkey heart. About three times a week, include one chopped hard-boiled or scrambled egg. Occasionally substitute a five-ounce can of salmon or tuna for the meat. Avoid canned salmon or tuna for cats that are prone to urinary tract infections.

Mix foods together.

There are some drugs that can help stimulate a cat's appetite including Diazepam (Valium). Other drugs to ask your vet about are Periactin (generic name Cyproheptadine), Serax (generic name Oxazepam) and Dalmane (generic name Flurazepam). All have potential side effects so it's important to talk with your vet.

Syringe feeding and feeding tubes as mentioned in the section for dogs is also an option for cats.

Good luck and know that you're not alone. Feeding issues are among the most frustrating of concerns.

What to Do When Your Dog Or Cat Won't Eat

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Baby Food Diet For Adults?

!±8± Baby Food Diet For Adults?

Overview. The latest fad to hit Hollywood is the Baby Food Diet. Far be it for an actress to need to regress and try to look & feel younger (much younger!) or if there is something beneficial to spooning down jars mushy bananas?

The idea of substituting one, and sometimes two, regular meals a day for the tiny fruit and vegetable meals originated from New York fashion guru Hedi Slimane. The 39-year-old French designer, who has just left Christian Dior to launch his own line, is said to have first coined the phrase 'baby eating' by sticking to baby food for days on end to maintain his slim figure.

As noted in Marie Claire magazine Jennifer Aniston believes the 'purer, nutrient-packed, gluten-free' pots help to maintain her trim figure; Reese Witherspoon told a US TV show she's careful to have one adult meal a day. While there is no hardcover of this diet to date, the plan is basically simple to follow; the dieter eats either all baby food or eats one adult meal and baby food for the rest of the day.

Since babies' digestive systems are so young and innocent, most baby food that you'll find at the grocery store is free of added fats, fillers and other additives. It's that simple! No support or website has been established as of this writing. The cost of this diet is the price of the baby food.

What we like about this plan. Baby food is free of additives, (Well most of them) pure and full of vitamins. There are many different varieties to choose from. Many selections are gluten-free for those on a gluten-free diet. The jars are easy to travel with, and make diet prep work a breeze. Portion control is also a snap. The expense of the Baby Food Diet is low, ranging from $.60 to . Admit it, it seems so silly, you're thinking about giving it a try.

Whatwe dislike about this plan. No chewing! I think one needs to be able to chew to feel satisfied. If you are adhering to replace baby food as meal replacements, it is not enough calories a day to keep you full. This diet is so new, their is not much data is on this diet to prove it's worth a try.

How healthy is this plan? It is not. Unfortunately it is just another Hollywood fad diet. However, if you a replacing that bag of Fritos for a jar of Gerber fruits, it is a positive, healthy modification to your eating habits.

Here's the Bottom Line Swapping baby food for meals will leave you unsatisfied all day long. Sure, you will lose weight but it will be impossible to maintain the loss and the plan. Using baby food for snack replacement is a healthier option; however, why not use the real plums rather than the pureed style.

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Gorgeous and Unique Gift Baskets

!±8± Gorgeous and Unique Gift Baskets

Who doesn't like to receive a gift basket? Here are a number of different gift basket ideas. There's sure to be one to cover every single person on your list and more.

Spa gift basket - Use small basin as basket. This can be used for a foot soak or storage as well. Inside put some tissue paper, then add a foot soak, body scrub, body wash, nail polish, nail file, loofah, sponge, bubble bath, bath salts, small towel or towels, eye mask, facial mask, candle, lotion, and body spray. Use any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything you can in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap in cellophane tied with a bow.

Movie gift basket - Use large mixing bowl, or a popcorn bowl if you can find one. Inside put some tissue paper, then add a movie or two, popcorn, different types of candy and candy bars, drink mix, a couple of cups/glasses, popcorn seasoning, nuts, and cookies. Use any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything you can in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Cook's gift basket - Start with a large mixing bowl. In it put some dish towels, baking utensils, dessert plates, cups/glasses, spices, seasonings, oven mitts, baking mixes, measuring spoons, a measuring cup, napkins, recipe box, recipe cards, a recipe or two printed on some pretty paper, and a dessert or food scented candle. Use any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything you can in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Fishermans gift basket - Put in tackle box or lunch box. Lure's, hooks, sinkers, fisherman picture frame, fish seasoning or breading, fisher's book, beef jerky, coffee, crackers, and polarized sunglasses. Use any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything you can in coordinating colors. Add some pinecones or other outdoor-looking decorations.

Hunters gift basket - Thermal socks, scent-killer spray, binoculars, knife, deer picture frame, hunting magazine or book, anything camo, granola bars, and deer, turkey, etc. calls (Depending on what season it is, and what they usually hunt for). Add any or all of these. Add some pinecones or other outdoor-looking decorations.

Dog gift basket - Put in basket or large dog dish. Bones, dog treats, ball, stuffed animals, squeaky toys, dog dishes, dog blanket, collar, leash, and brush. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Cat gift basket - Put in cat bed or basket. Catnip, treats, cat toys, toy mouses, food and water bowls, collar, and cat picture frame. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Baby gift basket - Put in diaper bag, baby bathtub, or basket. Add blanket, washcloths, hooded towels, rattles, stuffed animals, clothing, baby picture frame, teething toys, blocks, wipes, baby shampoo, baby hairbrush, rubber ducky, booties, and baby lotion. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Sporty teen boy gift basket - Gatorade mix, water bottle, stopwatch, ball (depending on what they play), nutrition bars, mp3 player with iTunes giftcard, sweatband, sporty socks, body spray, and homemade cookies in the shape of whatever sporty they play (example: football, soccer, baseball, glove). Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors.

Gamer gift basket - Games (depending on what gaming system they have), drink mix, small snacks (candy, chips, cookies, crackers), and battery packs and chargers (only if you know what kind you need to get). Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors.

Teen boy gift basket - Drink mix, water bottle, small snacks (candy, chips, cookies, crackers), mp3 player with iTunes giftcard, notebook, pens, cards, d.v.d's, model cars, and cologne. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors.

Girly teen girl gift basket - Journal, gel pens, hair accessories, nail polish, perfume, flowers, eyeshadow, small stuffed animal, jewelry, pretty socks, candles, lotions, bubble bath, and mp3 player with iTunes giftcard. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Sporty teen girl - water bottle, Gatorade mix, stopwatch, socks, nutrition bars, ball (depending on what sport they play), mp3 player with iTunes giftcard, body spray, small back massager, and homemade cookies in the shape of whatever sport they play or like (example: footballs, basketballs, volleyballs)

Teen girl gift basket - mp3 player with iTunes giftcard, d.v.d's, small snacks (cookies, candy, chips, crackers), drink mix inside cute glass/cup, watch, decorative mechanical pencils, book, chapstick, scarf. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Nail gift basket - Put inside small basket, or small cosmetic case. Nail clippers, nail polish, cotton balls, nail polish remover, nail stickers, nail file, toenail separators, and nail soak. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Construction worker gift basket - Put inside of cooler or gift basket. Gloves, various tools, duct tape (seriously), sturdy and comfortable socks, hat, small snacks (cookies, crackers, candy, chips, beef jerky), mini notebooks, pens, and handkerchiefs.

Toddler gift basket - Blanket, stuffed animals, blocks, shaky toys, sippy cups, hair bows (for girls), Gerber toddler snacks, sugar-free cookies, hooded towel, and clothes. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Gardener gift basket - Put in flower pot or basket. Gardening tools, gloves, sun hat, seeds, gardening book, and flowers. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Girl kid - Coloring books, art supplies, crayons, dolls, doll accessories and clothing, building things, candy or cookies, cartoon band-aids, stuffed animals, fuzzy socks, children books, and small purses. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Boy kid - Cars, trucks, blocks, coloring books, crayons, art supplies, candy or cookies, small ball, cartoon band-aids, planes, army men, toy animals, and children books. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Family gift basket - Some kind of drink, cups/glasses, board game or movie, napkins, popcorn, cookies, candy, and snack mix.

Sundae gift basket - Sundae bowls, spoons, syrups, sprinkles, maraschino cherries in a jar, ice-cream scoop, and other various toppings. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Homemaker gift basket - Candles, cookie cutters, hand towels, flowers, tea, teacups, small jar filled with mints or hard candy, and moisturizing lotion. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Fashionista gift basket - Put in purse or gift basket. Jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, shirts, fashion magazine, lipstick, and gloves.

New Mommy gift basket - Baby blanket, baby clothes, tea cup, tea, small sweets for Mom, a Mommy and baby picture frame, bracelet, scrapbook, lotion, relaxing bath salts, eye mask, fleece blanket, baby toys, and lotion. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Christmas basket for almost anyone - Bottle of wine/ sparkling juice or hot chocolate/coffee, crackers, candy canes, sausage, cheese, plate and two mugs or two wine glasses, ornaments, peppermints, mini Christmas decorations, and Christmas cookies. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

S'mores gift basket - In a small basket put a bag of marshmallows, mini roasting sticks, candy canes, chocolate bars, graham crackers, and hot chocolate or coffee. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

A+ student or school-lover gift basket - Put inside backpack or basket. Notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, erasers, post-it notes, planner, highlighters, small calculator, small snacks, coffee and coffee cup or tea and teacup, book, book light, and folders. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Bookworm gift basket - Book or books, book light, small snacks, coffee or tea, coffee or tea cup, small fleece blanket, warm socks, and bookmarks. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Vehicle/Automotive fan - Air fresheners, hanging dice, car cleaning supplies, car towels, tire cleaner, car phone holder, c.d's (if they have a c.d player in their vehicle), and key chains.

The do-it-yourself-er - In toolbox. Duct tape, a do-it-yourself booklet, tools, nails, screws, measuring tape, and a level. Add any or all of these. Just make sure you get everything in coordinating colors. Add some decorative ribbon, and if you'd like you can wrap it in cellophane and tie it with a bow.

Work-a-holic gift basket - Put it in a briefcase or basket. Small folder organizer, memo pads, pens, coffee mug, instant coffee mix, small snacks, calculator, and key chain picture frame.

Tips: You can get a TON of these things and little fillers for your gift baskets at Dollar stores for cheap. Just take your time fixing your basket up right and making it look good. Presentation is everything with these! Have fun!:)

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Child Care & Development : History of Gerber Baby Foods

!±8± Child Care & Development : History of Gerber Baby Foods

The history of Gerber baby foods starts in 1927, and it has evolved into a global company that controls 83 percent of United States market share. Learn more about the history of Gerber withtips from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on child care. Expert: Dr. David Hill Contact: www.capefearpediatrics.com Bio: Dr. David Hill is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Internal Medicine and Pediatrics combined residency. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

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Having End-of-Summer Blues? Celebrate with a Fun Labor Day Party!

!±8± Having End-of-Summer Blues? Celebrate with a Fun Labor Day Party!

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and Labor Day is just around the corner. Alas, all good things must come to an end, or so they tell us. Why not make the end of summer one to remember for you, your friends and family? Why not have a party to say farewell to lazy day activities and welcome in the fall season?

Entertaining doesn't have to be a chore. Planning a party sometimes CAN be hard work, but I like to think of entertaining as giving a gift to my friends and myself! When you frame it that way, everyone wins and everyone has a good time. People love to eat, and what better way to share a good time than with great food and fun activities.

Doesn't Cherry Tomato Bruschetta sound like a heavenly way to break the ice at your Labor Day Party? What about Labor Day BBQ'd chicken that has a little extra zing added? And you can't forget a special dessert to celebrate the holiday. How does Mississippi Mud Cake sound? Yummy!

There are so many different combinations of great food you can put together for a Labor Day Party. Let me help by sending you to my Labor Day recipes page. All the recipes mentioned above can be found there, just look for the URL in my bio. It's chock full of great ideas. So, read on to get some fabulous tips for having a really fun Labor Day party.

Have the party outdoors. This is a given, but make it special by using summertime colors: ripe reds and golden wheats. Have lots of bowls of fruits filled with peaches, tomatoes, oranges avocados. Not only are they pretty to look at but you can eat them when the party is over! If you want to use centerpieces for your tables, choose flowers like Gerber daisies that have the beautiful red-orange colors throughout their blooms. Accentuate the daisies with white baby's breath or some other kind of small, delicate fern or flower. Simple is in. Simple is big. Keep it simple. People aren't the only ones that enjoy eating outdoors. So do mosquitos and other tiny flying varmints. Be prepared with citronella candles and torches and light them before dusk sets in. Make sure you have more than enough ice. Summer may be coming to an end, but the weather can still be pretty darn hot and the last thing you want are crabby dehydrated people at your party!
Want some games to play? Try a couple of these - especially if there will be lots of kids around:

Have a water balloon fight. Not only cools everyone off, but kids and adults can both enjoy it! Guess how many candies are in a jar. Winner is the person who guesses closest to the actual amount. You can have a prize for the winner and another prize for the person who is the farthest off from the amount of M&Ms. Have bubble gum available and have a bubble-blowing contest. Have a stomp rocket or water balloon challenge - highest, farthest, slowest, etc... Have a 3-legged race. If you have a pool, play Marco-Polo. Or, get a net for your pool, stretch it across the width and play water polo. Play limbo. How low can you go?

Don't forget to visit the Labor Day Recipes page at Easy Appetizer Recipes to find more inspiration for a celebration of the laborers of our country and to learn more about how Labor Day History came about.

Enjoy and have a happy and safe Labor Day!

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BPA Dangers in Baby Food Jars

!±8± BPA Dangers in Baby Food Jars

Child advocates in Annapolis work to ban the harmful BPA chemical from from baby food jars. CTV's Sonia Srivastava reports.

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The New Hollywood Diet Craze is Eating Baby Food

!±8± The New Hollywood Diet Craze is Eating Baby Food

Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Reese Witherspoon are practically the faces of this new crazy, ridiculous diet. But that doesn't say much, Gwyneth used to be the face of the raw food diet and l can tell you from experience how much fun that is not!

The newest big diet hitting Hollywood appears to be the baby food diet, yes you read that correctly, Gerber Baby. Eat 14 servings of pureed peas, carrots and sweet potatoes and drop weight. Well of course, if you eat nothing but food meant for 20 lb humans you are going to lose weight.

And I am sorry, the only jar of baby food I would ever consider eating in adulthood would be the sweet potatoes... I won't lie my mom used to pack them in my lunch in elementary school because I loved them!

But enough of my opinion, I want you to make your own mind up... so here's what this "baby food diet" is all about. Developed by personal trainer Tracy Anderson it is meant as a health detox diet plan. Most detoxes have you lose weight quickly but then gain it all back in a week... her thoughts are that eating pureed foods will keep your digestive track going strong so you're still detoxing with liquids but your body is running the way is should.

Here are a few pros and cons of the diet:

PROS:
No additives, no preservatives or added chemicals
All the cool Hollywood girls are doing it
Portions are small enough to help control cravings and make you feel like you're eating rather than just drinking like most detoxifications
Lots of varieties

CONS
Small portions, probably lead you to binge eat later on
It's baby food! Even doing the airplane with it doesn't make it look any better.
Taste is bland, no spices, added flavors

What's your opinion? Will you be sitting down for lunch next week and pull out a jar of pureed green beans?

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