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Category Archives: Family
Cook Now, Eat Later: A Plan for Freezer Meals
As you may or may not know, I’m expecting a baby. In fact, at the time I’m writing this post, I am about 2 weeks from my due date. However, by the time you read this, that baby had better … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, For You, Goals, Organization, Organization, Recipes, The House, The Moms
Tagged cooking, freezer meals, meals, plan ahead, recipes
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A Home Cure for an Ear Infection
As cold weather settles into much of the country, ear infections and subsequent trips to the doctor increase as well. Far too often, my kids complaints of ear infections seem to come just as I tuck them into bed…long after … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Family, Health & Weight, Janae, The Moms
Tagged antibiotic, ear, garlic, home remedy, infection, pain relief
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We’re Raising Kids, Not {Fill in the Blanks}
Several weeks ago, my husband and I were getting things ready for a little road trip we were taking to pick up our girls from grandma’s house. We wanted to bring a movie for them to watch in the car, … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Difficult Child, Discipline, Family, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged children, confidence, important, priorities, self esteem, self-worth, what matters most
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Sukkot and a movie recommendation: Ushpizin
Right now, Jews throughout the world are observing Sukkot. Though my husband and I come from families that have been Christian for many generations, I love learning about the Jewish religion. When we lived in Chicago, each autumn we saw … Continue reading
Helping a Difficult Child
As early as age 1, I knew that my third child would be different than my other 2. Sure, we all know that kids are unique, each one with a different personality. But, never had I expected the challenge that … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Difficult Child, Family, Janae, The Moms
Tagged anger, child, difficult, lesson, parenting, tips, zone
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DIY Coat Rack
Fall is in the air and winter is just around the corner. In fact, here in the midwest, in the second week of September we already had freezing temps at night, which forced us to take out coats and hats … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Cleaning Tips, Crafts, Family, For You, Fun, Money Saving Tips, Organization, Organization, Surviving Winter, The House, The Moms
Tagged coat hook, coat rack, DIY project, mess, organization, winter, winter clothes, winter gear, winter mess
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Families Who Play Together, _____________
Fill in the blank: Families Who Play Together, _____________ a. Stay Together b. Learn Math c. Both! If you answered “C”, you’re right! Heidi’s post a couple of weeks ago about Lazy Parenting really hit a cord with me and … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Janae, Learning, The Moms
Tagged candyland, chutes and ladders, games, learning, math, sorry
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Snores Be Gone!
My husband is a snorer. Always has been. But, alas, I think I have finally found a way that he does not always have to be one. A few weeks ago, a friend introduced me to an essential oil called … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Health & Weight, Janae, Marriage & Spouse, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged breathe, DoTerra, essential oil, sleep, snore, snoring
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Birth the Natural (And Relaxed) Way
There are two ways to give birth: medically or naturally. For women with high risk, thank goodness for doctors and numbing medicine, but they both have their place. For my last three children, I have chosen the natural route, and … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Heidi, Pregnancy
Tagged Hypnobirthing, natural child birth, relaxed child birth
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Always Look on The Bright Side
I love the part in the stage production of “Annie” where Annie has a conversation with some homeless people in Hooverville: A Hobo: “What about empty pockets?” Annie: “At least you have pockets.” Hobo: “What about freezing fingers?” Annie: “Good … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Family, For You, Fun, Goals, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged Annie, challenge, compliment, good, positive, positivity
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