Category Archives: All Writers

A Lesson in Honesty

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Kerri

You and I are trying to raise good kids.  Not just good kids…GREAT kids.  EXCEPTIONAL kids.  Kids that stand out from the crowd for being honest, trustworthy, and the kind of kids that do the right thing just because it’s the … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About Me

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Sunny

I did it again this morning. With ten minutes ‘til the bus comes and while eating his Multi-Grain Cheerios with apple juice in the bowl instead of milk, my 6th grader gives me a paper saying it’s due today and … Continue reading →

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The Gratitude Chain

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Janae

For me, Thanksgiving couldn’t fall at a more perfect time. It’s just after the “give me, give me” of Halloween and right before the “I hope I get” of Christmas. It’s the perfect time to stop, teach your kids, and … Continue reading →

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Are those “Win a Prize” drawings real?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Heidi

Ever see those ads in small publications that ask you to enter your name and contact info to win a prize?  It’s just a scam right?  They’re just wanting to build their subscribers’ lists. Well, I am here to tell … Continue reading →

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Christmas Party–Easy, Fun, and Cheap!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Cheri

My family is a family of Christmas Party Hostesses.  We love getting together for the holidays with family and friends.  So you’ll likely see quite a few ideas of how to have great Christmas parties.  The reality of it all … Continue reading →

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TV-Free Activities for Kids

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kerri

I have two boys.  Wonderful and sweet as they may be, they both love to be active and Go-Go-Go!  The addition of the baby girl didn’t slow things down at all.  Now that she’s walking, I feel like a Three-Ring … Continue reading →

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Colored Rice

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kerri

Colored Rice is a fun sensory resource to have on hand.  While kids play in it, they are gaining skills in math, science, art, and fine motor concepts. How to make Colored Rice: Help your child measure 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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Clearplay and “The Blind Side”

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Sunny

I wanted to recommend a movie for the Thanksgiving season, but before I do that, I have to tell you about Clearplay. Clearplay is a DVD player and a filter subscription service that lets you watch regular DVDs censored according … Continue reading →

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The Great Christmas Exchange

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Janae

Each year as the Christmas season approaches, I have mixed feelings. On one side, I absolutely love Christmas. I love giving gifts. I love helping my kids find and make gifts for each other. I also love hosting a Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Book of Thanks

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Heidi

Many books are a good one-time read.  Some are good enough to actually buy and keep in your library.  And then there are those books that are so delicious to the senses that they find a place on the coffee … Continue reading →

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