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Category Archives: Family
Get a Whole New Wardrobe for Free!
Summer is quickly arriving and you’ve likely gone through your closet, seeing what still fits. Whether you’ve met your New Year’s Resolution or, like me, find that you’ll never fit into those pre-baby jeans again, you’ve likely found an assortment … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Family, Janae, Money Saving Tips, Organization, The Moms
Tagged closet, clothes, clothing, exchange, trade
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Solving the Under-bed Dilemma
I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Chores, Janae, Organization, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged bed, clean, messy room, tupperware, under bed
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Green Smoothies for Teens
and Other Green-o-phobes
You may have read my post on green smoothies in which I promised a follow up on trying to get my teenagers to drink them. I have been working on the challenge, and this is what I’ve come up with … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Recipes, Sunny
Tagged banana, beets, berries, blender, cabbage, children, cups, eating, food, fruit smoothies, green smoothie, healthy, hidden vegetables, kids, kids and vegetables, recipe, smoothie, spinach, teenagers, vegetables
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Treat your Mother Right this Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day from Mr. T! May this video bring some humor into your day, and remember, treat your mother right (and be sure your kids do too!) If you liked this post, you might also like: TV-Free Activities for … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Heidi, Mother's Day, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged Mother's day video, Mr. T, treat your mother right
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Happy Mother’s Day
Excuse This House ~Author Unknown Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. Ours boasts of it quite openly; the signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the doors– I should apologize, … Continue reading
Camp Coops
It’s that time of year again. The days are warmer, the nights come later, and the kids are antsy to start the summer. But, if you have a lot of kids, you might be wondering how you are going to … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Family, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged camp, camp coop, coop, fun, sports, summer, summer camp
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There Is Something To Be Said About Going To That Soccer Game
My friend and I were talking the other day, and something she said caught my attention. She said, “I don’t believe in pressuring my kids into doing anything.” This seems like a modern trend in parenting — allowing children to … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Discipline, Goals, Heidi
Tagged commitment, dedication, discipline, persistence, team sports, youth activities
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Great Family Movie
It seems hard to find a really great family movie these days. If you’re looking for your next movie night smash hit, here it is. It’s Mr. Bean’s Holiday and is sure to become an instant favorite. Well, I guess … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Family, Fun, The Moms
Tagged comedy, family night, laugh, movie, movie night, mr. bean, recommendation
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Molloscum Contagiosum
**UPDATE on my Change First Principle–It has been two weeks since I decided I needed to make some changes in me in order to improve my relationship with my husband. I wanted to let you know that the difference is … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Family, Illness, The Moms
Tagged medicine, molloscum contagiosum, pox, warts, zymaderm
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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Kids will love to help make this adorable handprint and poem gift for Mom for Mother’s Day.
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Kerri, Mother's Day, The Moms
Tagged craft, gift idea, handprint poem, handprints, keeping perspective, Mother's Day Gift
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