Category Archives: All Writers

Positive Parenting 101: The Power of Praise

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cheri

The concept of praising our kids isn’t a new one. And it probably isn’t new to us either. I know my mom has often told us about how important it is to praise our kids. So why is it so … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift: “Hand”made Tie

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Kerri

Handmade Ties for Father’s Day is the perfect gift for kids to give their Daddy! Continue reading →

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Summer Treats

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Janae

Kids LOVE treats. They also LOVE to help make creative treats. The following are my top 10 treats for summer partly because many of them cool you off on a hot summer day and partly because most of them are … Continue reading →

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What?!? Another Bad Fat?!?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Heidi

It seems that the scare and recent guidelines concerning trans fats have opened many peoples’ eyes to this dangerous fat snuck into many foods found at the grocery store under the name of “partially hydrogenated oil”. Being an ingredient label … Continue reading →

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Restaurant.com

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Cheri

A while ago,Heidi shared her wonderful experiences with Living Social and Groupon. Today, I want to share how much I love restaurant.com. If you’ve used it before, hopefully you love it. If you haven’t tried it, go online and search … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun at Home

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Janae

In a previous post, I promised fun summer ideas to keep you busy making memories throughout the summer. My last post was on taking advantage of what the community had to offer. But, for those days when you’re stuck home … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Computer Safety

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Cheri

This post is not going to receive the time and attention it deserves right now, so I will try to follow up with more information later. But I wanted to at least get this out there. Have you been prompted … Continue reading →

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Your Personal Energy Boost

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Kerri

Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. It gets you moving, keeps you moving, and motivates you into action. On the other hand, when you are feeling exhausted, tasks that would otherwise bring you joy can seem overwhelming and … Continue reading →

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Vinegar – Nature’s Natural Disinfectant

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Heidi

Two of my daughters have staph infections…again. Having been the 3rd time my 3 year old has contracted staph in the last 5 months, I said, “TO END WITH IT ALL!!” and researched what is the best type of disinfectant … Continue reading →

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