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Category Archives: Family
Preserving Your Kids’ Artwork
I have been keeping some of my girls’ art creations (mainly drawings) over the past 5 years because I love the memories, and I love being able to show them how far they’ve come in their talents. However, if I … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged artwork, binder, children, color, coloring, crafts, drawing, kindergarten, organization, paper
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The “Talk It Out” System
When your kids aren’t getting along, follow these simple steps to help then Talk it Out. Continue reading
Book Recommendation-
My Grandfather’s Blessings, by Rachel Remen
Today on my walk I was listening to Rachel Remen’s book My Grandfather’s Blessings. This is actually my second time through it because it is packed with nuggets of wisdom and thoughts that need reflection, more attention that I could … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Finding a Balance, For You, Goals, Hobbies, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged book, feelings, goals, gratitude, learning, love, My Grandfather's Blessings, others, Rachel Remen, read, self, service
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Condensed Cream O’ Memory Soup
For our family, today is the first day back to school. Is your summer over yet? Did you do all the things on your “must do this summer” list? What about the fun activities you had planned or the together … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Christmas, Family, Finding a Balance, For You, Fun, Goals, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged activity, children, Cream of Memory Soup, do your best, enough, family, fun, future, learning, looking back, reminiscing, soup, stress, teenagers
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Sleep Solution for a Busy Child
My wonderful three year old is a busy girl. She has been extremely active since being in the womb. When I was expecting her, I used to think she may possibly be having seizures inside me because she was moving … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Difficult Child, Family, The Moms
Tagged music, not falling asleep, sleep, sleep aid, sleep problems, sleep props, sleep solution
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A tip for Morning Sickness Sufferers
I have just exited the first trimester of my 6th child and good riddance. I absolutely hate first trimester, as I’m sure so many women do. There’s something about nausea that is simply not pleasant. There are so many things … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Family, Janae, Pregnancy, The Moms
Tagged first trimester, morning sickness, nausea, protein, snacks
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Support a Budding Entrepreneur and Hold a Lemonade Stand!
My oldest has suddenly gotten interested in money, earning money, and (especially) spending money. While she doesn’t get the concept of SAVING money (we’re working on that) and she doesn’t exactly spend her money on the best stuff (mainly just … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Children, Chores, Family, Fun, Learning, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged budget, business, child, children, earn, entrepreneur, kids, lemonade stand, money, save, spend
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Would You Rather . . .
We have a picture book titled Would You Rather… by John Burningham. I don’t remember where we got this odd, large book, but as my kids have grown older, they still look at it and think about what their answers … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Family, Finding a Balance, For You, Fun, Learning, Me Time, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged book, children, choices, decisions, learning, motherhood, parenting, read, reading, think, Would you rather . . .
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Out with the butter; In with the Olive Oil
There are many reasons why olive oil is better for you than butter. In short, it promotes the “good”cholesterol…the kind that actually fights the “bad”, plaque-producing cholesterol in your blood. Butter, on the other hand, contains the “bad” cholesterol…a wise … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, Health & Weight, Janae, The Moms
Tagged butter, olive oil, substitute
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Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me
I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Cleaning Tips, Crafts, Family, Fun, Organization, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged art, artist, binder, color, coloring, coloring books, craft, drawing, kids, organization, pages
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