Category Archives: All Writers

What About Potty Training?

Potty training.  Ugh.  Do you feel the same way?  Let me tell you my story.  My firstborn is a dream.  So easy.  So accomodating.  So mature.  I was worried about potty training, but took the advice of everyone I met … Continue reading

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What Flavor Are You?

What’s your favorite kind of ice cream? Apparently, it says something about you: Double Chocolate: You tend to be lively, creative and dramatic. Always the life of the party, you charm everyone you meet with your enthusiasm and sense of … Continue reading

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Minute to Win It–Looks Who’s On TV!

Have you seen “Minute to Win It” on TV?  I actually haven’t (yet), as I hardly catch anything on TV, but that didn’t stop our family from having a blast with it at a recent family reunion.  Our fabulous organizer … Continue reading

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Ever heard of the ‘Candy Witch’?

It may be safe to assume that most parents dread the aftermath of Halloween: bags full of sugary candies devoured by small mouths smeared with chocolate, wrappers strewn around the floor, My youngest joyfully eating stolen candy, with an upset … Continue reading

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Making Time for Each Other

Life is busy.  When you add work, home, and kids to the mix, life can be even more chaotic and crazy.  Its interesting that when you’re dating, you MAKE time for each other, even finding silly excuses just to be … Continue reading

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What About…Last Minute Halloween Crafts?

It’s October 27th and there are just 4 more days until Halloween!  Are you searching for last minute activities to do with your kids?  I am!  I’ve perused other people’s blogs and other websites in search of some great ideas … Continue reading

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(Healthy) Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin Pie Cake Healthy Low Fat Whole Grain Agave

Whole grain, a vegetable, no oil or buttery anything at all, no refined sugar–this is better for you than most breakfasts, yet tastes like dessert!  And it’s perfect for fall. 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 t. baking powder 2 … Continue reading

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The World’s Greatest Playdough

I have discovered the most amazing recipe for playdough. It is so easy to make. It is safe for kids if they happen to eat it. It smells great. And, best of all, it takes forever to dry out. Seriously. … Continue reading

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Homemade Laundry Soap

When my second daughter was born, she developed eczema after two days of being on earth.  And it was bad.  All her skin looked like alligator skin and it seemed like it was sagging off of her.  She was scaly … Continue reading

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“I Love You” BedTime Ritual

As parents, we are well aware of the impact of our words towards our children.  Experts have reiterated the need to emphasize the positive, catch your children doing something good, and focus your energies on acknowledging the positive behavior, rather … Continue reading

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