Ellie Perico
I'm a married mother of an amazing 1 year old daughter. While one of my passions is writing, for the last 4 years, I have worked in law enforcement. Prior to that, however, I was in education as an elementary, middle and high school teacher for approximately 8 years and as an assistant for 5 years. I love the two careers I've had, however, my passion and number one hobby has always been writing. I love to write about many topics, especially the two fields I'm so passionate about. Now that I'm a mother, however, I also love to write about nutrition, parenting issues, advice, new mommy trends, etc. In addition, I'm also very interested in food and dining & health and fitness. Being a parent, I want to encourage health, nutrition and fitness with my daughter so that we can be a healthy family! I come from a diverse background having moved to the United States from Argentina when I was 8 years and believe it gives me a unique perspective when it comes to writing. Learning about different cultures and their practices was also the focus of my graduate education. I have a MA in Multicultural Education and hope that, with my writing experience online and my knowledge about so many different topics, I can turn writing into a third career!
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4 years as 4th/5th grade teacher, 4 years as middle & high school Spanish & ESL teacher, 4 years as deputy sheriff, MA in Multicultural Education from National University, CA Single Subject Credential in Spanish, Intermediate POST certificateInterests
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Smart Fitness & Exercise Tips to Help You Stick with Your New Year's Resolution (Part 2)Five more tips on meeting your diet & exercise goals for the new year. Small changes you can make to lose a few pounds a week!
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Smart Fitness & Exercise Tips to Help You Stick with Your New Year's Resolution (Part 1)Ten tips to help you meet your exercise & healthy eating goals for the new year! -
25 Ways for Your Family to Use Petroleum JellyPetroleum jelly is a common household item. There are many more uses for it other than its standard lubricant use. Moms, dads, children and pets can even benefit from the use of petroleum jelly!
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SafetyTat: A Temporary IdentificationTattoo For ChildrenChildren get lost regularly at amusement parks, malls, carnivals, sporting events and more. SafetyTat helps identify them when found and also provides contact information in order for parents to be notified immediately.
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How to Make Every Moment a Teachable MomentParents can help increase their child's vocabulary, recognition, comprehension, speech and social skills by using every opportunity to teach them as they move through the day -
Sugar in Your Family's DietSugar is a common ingredient in foods consumed by children and adults. It has led to the rising obesity rate and needs to be controlled in the diets of adults and children alike.
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Your Children 's Milestones and How to Help Them Reach ThemHelping your child reach milestones by using items around your home -
How to Get Prescriptions for LessThere are many programs available for families to obtain their prescription medications at a lower cost. Some programs even offer free medications and most do not require income verification.
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Babywise, Pediatrician's Advice and Then Some..On Becoming Baby Wise is a popular parenting book that includes advice on feeding baby, helping baby sleep and raising a confident, independent child.
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How to Fit Exercise into Your Busy Day and Gadgets that Help!Even if you just exercise for 30 minutes a day, you'll begin to see benefits in your body and mind. Gadgets such as pedometers and calorie trackers help you keep track of what you consume, how much you burn and even how you sleep! -
My Pediatrician's Advice for Feeding My BabyGeneral notes I took from my daughter's Well Baby Visits with her pediatrician. Information includes feeding, breastmilk storage, introducing solids and reducing colic
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Why is Breakfast the Most Important Meal for Children?Breakfast is the most important meal for children because it is what will fuel them and get them through the rest of their day. -
Munchkin Travel Booster: a Booster Seat & Lunch Box in OneA great option to a high chair for a baby or toddler. It's carried like a bag with an adjustable strap and easily converts from a lunch box to a high chair. -
Parenting Blogs: Free Financial Advice for Moms & DadsBlogs by parents for parents with tips on finances, saving money, being frugal and more
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The Good Fun! Book: 12 Months of Parties that Celebrate ServiceA book for teachers and parents that includes ideas for 12 parties that help children give back to their community through charitable donations, volunteering their time and giving to those in need. -
Voters' voices: California's Prop 19 stirs emotionsInterviews of 10 California citizens regarding the November 2, 2010 elections for Attorney General, Governor, Senate and several propositions.
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Losing Weight: Be Healthier and Happier with Your BodyLosing weight takes dedication and effort. In order to lose weight in a healthy way, you need to not only watch what you eat and exercise but change your lifestyle as a whole.
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A Stroller &:Bike In One: the Taga Bike for Moms, Dads & Kids!The Taga bikes converts from a bike with a built in stroller, to a stroller and even a shopping cart! -
New Baby Checklist: What You Really Need to Be Ready for BabyWhat you need to register for and/or buy yourself in order to be ready when your baby arrives. -
How to Make Money from HomeMaking money from home is easy with some writing technique, a subject you're passionate about and internet connection. -
BOB Revolution: the Best Jogging Stroller on the Market!Jogging strollers vary in price, features, size and more. The BOB Revolution is one of the best strollers around, for running or for just running errands. It has tons of great features that are convenient for mom and baby. -
Which Bottle Will You Use with Your Baby?There are many bottles on the market and many name brands offering different features to choose from.
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Are There Toxins in Your Home?Toxins exist in walls, paint, cleaning products and sometimes in children's toys! Find out if your home is free of toxins or how to find out what toxins may be hiding in your home with the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit
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How Gluten and Casein Free Diets Help Austistic ChildrenEliminating dairy products and products containing gluten from a diet can drastically improve autism in children and sometimes even eliminate the diagnosis all together.
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Random Healthy Eating Tips for the Whole Family!Healthy eating and fitness tips for the whole family.
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Nick Jr's Parents Connect: an Educational Website for the Whole Family!There are many websites for children to learn and play on. Nick Jr's Parents Connect is a great website for parents and kids alike. -
Opinion on Meg Whitman's Candidacy for CA GovernorMeg Whitman is the better choice for governor of California. Her focus is on improving education, public safety and our economy. These are the three top issues our state faces and she has the means and ideas to solve them. -
Nick Jr's Parents Connect WebsiteA great parenting website for parents & kids with activities, recipes, parenting tips, arts & crafts & more!
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How Teenagers Get High Off of Pharmaceutical Drugs in Your Medicine CabinetTeenagers aren't only abusing the commonly known drugs such as Vicodin and Valium. Teenagers now are getting high off of over-the-counter medication such as sudafed and cough syrup, but altering its state. -
Emerging Drug Trends Among TeenagersEach day, new drugs are introduced into society and end up in the hands of children and teenagers. Parents need to be aware of these drugs and their effects on their children.
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Halloween Donut EyeballsAn easy recipe to make with your kids for Halloween parties or to give out to trick or treaters. -
Hearty, Healthy Protein Packed SconesBreakfast is the most commonly missed meal of the day, yet the most important. Having a healthy breakfast ready to go that you can grab and eat on the go helps start your day with a healthy breakfast.
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Learn How to Budget Your Money for FreeMore than half of all marriages end in divorce and money issues are the most common cause. Budgeting your money and using free software to do so can save your marriage
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Feeding Your ToddlerWhat you feed your toddler now will affect the food choices he makes in the future.
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Workout for FREE......Or Almost Free at Least!You don't have to join a gym to start a fitness routine! You can do it at home or right outside your front door!
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Halloween Stick PuppetsAn educational arts & crafts project for 3 - 5 year olds!
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Toy Recall Information: Updated Regularly!Parents magazine has a link on their site where they list all recalls related to baby and kid products. List includes gear such as cribs and strollers, as well as toys, diaper bags, bottles and more.
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Kids CAN Dial 911 from a Cell Phone that is Not Activated!Many parents are not aware that 911 is still available on a non-activated cell phone. Many parents let their children play with old cell phones that still work but are not being operated by a wireless carrier.
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Medela Freestyle: One of the Best Breast Pumps on the Market!Purchasing a breast pump for the first time is difficult because of all the features that vary amongst brands and styles. The Medela Freestyle has every feature a mom would want and is made by a company with excellent customer service.
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The Belly BanditAfter delivering a baby, wearing a compression band around your waist helps bring your tummy and uterus back down. The belly Bandit is one of the best in the market.
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How to Burn Hundreds of Extra Calories a Day Without Really Trying!Lose weight by making minor changes to your daily lifestyle.
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Our First Gymboree Class!Gymboree offers several educational classes for babies and toddlers starting at 0 - 3 months. Many parents think that children must be able to walk before starting the class but, the sooner they start, the better!
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Law Enforcement and the Media: A Love Hate RelationshipLaw enforcement needs the media to get information out and media needs law enforcement for its story lines. This relationship, however, is not always one without controversy.
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Goat's Milk Vs. Formula and Cow's Milk for InfantsBreast milk and formula are the common forms of nutrition for babies. Goat's milk is another option that many moms are not aware of.
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How to Enhance Learning at HomeChildren learn at school but the learning should continue at home. Parents should speak with their children regarding their school day and attempt to incorporate lessons learned at school with activities at home in the evenings and on weekends.
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Mean Lean Stuffed Bell PeppersA stuffed bell pepper recipe using lean turkey, organic brown rice, low fat mozzarella cheese and semi-homemade pasta sauce.
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How Kids Can Eat Out and Eat HealthyMost fast food and casual dining restaurants offer high-calorie, large-portion menu items. Parents can still find something healthy for the whole family to eat, including toddlers and teens.
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NEVER Close the Car Door Without Keys in Hand!!A story about accidentally locking a baby in the car with the car running.
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Family Fun in September in Southern CaliforniaActivities for families in the month of September and October throughout Southern California.
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How to Meet Your Daily Exercise GoalsFitting exercise into a busy schedule is not always easy. Using a pedometer or calorie tracker helps you see if the activity you're doing during the day is enought to qualify as your 30 minutes of daily activity per day!
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Baby Slings: Which Types Are Safe to Use?Baby slings have recently come under fire for causing suffocation and infant death. There are numerous types of slings available and not all are unsafe for use.
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How to Manage Motherhood and a Career in Law EnforcementBeing a full-time working mom is not easy. Being a full-time mom and being a police officer can seem almost impossible due to long hours, the work force being mostly men and the physical and emotional demands of the job.
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How to Get Your Toddler to TalkChildren learn to speak at different ages. Incorporating speech and written text daily will help build a child's vocabulary and have him speaking sooner than later.
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Benefits of Exercise During PregnancyExercise during pregnancy has many benefits for mom and baby. It can help shorten labor, reduce the risk of health complications and improve mom and baby's mood and health for a lifetime.
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Tips for Moms to Multi-Task in the KitchenGetting several tasks done at once can help a mom spend more time with her family and provide more quality time for herself.
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Passion for Law Enforcement Compels Teacher to Shift GearsMy focus after college was on education, but the desire to become a police officer was always something I wanted to pursue.Also published on:
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Picking a PediatricianChoosing a pediatrician for your baby is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your family. Make sure to ask the right questions to ensure that he or she is the right fit for your baby.
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Your Baby Can Read Program ReviewThe program Your Baby Can Read claims to teach babies to read. A review of the program and my personal experience with it will help you decide whether it's worth the money and time.
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Cheeseburger Baked PotatoesA baked potato and lean ground turkey recipe that kids and adults will love.
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10 Tips on Losing the Baby WeightSimple changes to daily lifestyle in order to lose weight after giving birth.
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The Fisher Price EZ BundleThe EX Bundle consists of one seat that easily snaps into four different frames, saving moms and dads time, money and space.
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Diet Book Review: The Reunion Diet by Lisa Dorfman and Sandra J. GordonThe Reunion Diet is a book written by Lisa Dorfman and Sandra J. Gordon. It teaches sensible eating along with appropriate exercise for fast weight loss results.
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Vitamin D Supplementation for Breastfed BabiesBreastmilk has many nutrients that are healthy for the baby but it's lacking vitamin D. Sunlight will give the baby some vitamin D, as will formula, but not enough to fulfill the daily requirement.
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More Mommy Money Saving TipsTips on ways to save money on groceries, beauty products, toys and more!
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Better Health Care Benefits for Moms!New legislature gives mom more visits to the OBGYN, enhanced preventive care options and a private, clean place to pump at work!
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Top FIve StrollersThere are many different types of strollers on the market today. The top 5 are travel systems, jogging strollers, prams, umbrella stroller and convertible strollers.
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Simple Techniques to Teaching Your Baby to Read!By incorporating books, flash cards, posters, educational toys and environmental cues, parents can encourage their baby to begin reading as early as 9 months old.
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Appetite Stimulants for BabiesAll babies have different eating habits. Some eat a lot on a regular basis while others rarely eat, if they eat at all. When babies don't eat for prolonged periods of time, parents must intervene and try to stimulate their appetites.
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Mommy Money Saving TipsChildren's products can be costly and expensive. By incorporating some things normally found around the house, moms can save money and reuse items for many purposes.
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Time Management Tips for New MomsMoms seem to be forgetful and never have enough time. Making good use of time while baby is sleeping, having a diaper bag and stroller handy in each of the vehicles and always having food prepared will help alleviate some of mom's stress.
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Top Baby Sleep Training MethodsThere are three ways of getting baby to fall asleep. Parents can soothe baby to sleep, baby can self-soothe to fall asleep or parents can slowly transition from soothing baby to baby soothing themselves.
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Nursery Cribs & Crib Bedding Shopping: Safety FirstNew parents purchasing cribs and crib bedding should be aware of safety concerns and recalls pertaining to the products.
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The 2010 Yukon Denali HybridThe Yukon Denali Hybrid SUV is a luxury vehicle that provides comfort, fuel economy and power into one versatile vehicle.
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The New 2010 Ducati Monster 796The new Ducati mid-range motorcyle combining features of the 696 and the 1100 models.
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How to Find the Right Doctor for You and Your FamilyThere are many websites available that can help you find a doctor that you can trust to care for your family. These websites include basic information on the doctors as well as patient reviews.
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Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for ChildrenInstead of the latest toy, make your child a birthday gift that will serve as a learning tool and a keepsake that will grow with them.
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Top 5 Must-Haves for Every New Mom & BabyNew moms are often overwhelmed with choices in baby gear & mommy must haves. Besides bottles, diapers and clothes, every new mom needs a top quality stroller, car seat, bassinet, carrier and breast pump.
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Top 5 Blackberry AppsCustomize your Blackberry by downloading the top 5 Blackberry Apps on your phone.
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Best Bars in Burbank, CaliforniaFor a fun night out with friends, including food, drinks and music, visit Burbank Bar and Grill, The Blue Room and Timmy Nolan's in Burbank, California.
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Best Stroller and Travel System on the MarketThe Mia Moda Atmosferra has all of the features any parent would want in a stroller. It's lightweight, easy to fold, has 3 wheels for easy maneuvering, has a child feeding tray and several recline settings!
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Best Burger Joints in Burbank!In Burbank, CA you can find 3 of the most delicious & unique burgers anywhere in the US. At IN-N-OUT burger, Bob's Big Boy and Island's, you can find three very different but also very delectable versions of the American food staple, the hamburger.
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Skinny Cinco De Mayo Taco SaladA lighter, healthier version of the ever so popular taco salad