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Category Archives: Family
TV-Free Activities for Kids
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
Posted in Activities, Adventures, All Writers, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Games, Kerri, Learning, Surviving Winter, The Moms
Tagged Activities for Kids, Colored Rice, Indoor Fun, TV-Free Activities
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Colored Rice
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
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Games, Kerri, Learning, Surviving Winter, The Moms
Tagged Acitivities, Colored Rice, How to, Rainbow Rice, Sensory Skills
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Clearplay and “The Blind Side”
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
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Family, For You, Fun, Holidays, Me Time, Sunny, Thanksgiving, The Moms
Tagged family, gratitude, movies, teenagers, thanksgiving
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The Great Christmas Exchange
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
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Budgeting, Children, Christmas, Christmas Organization, Christmas Parties, Family, For You, Fun, Gift Ideas, Goals, Holidays, Janae, Organization, The Moms
Tagged christmas, free, frugal, gift exchange, recycle, sample invitation
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Family, For You, Goals, Infants and Toddlers, The Moms
Tagged diapers, potty-training, struggles, toilet, two-year-old, underwear
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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
Posted in All Writers, Family, For You, Goals, Kerri, Me Time, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged evaluation, identify, personality, self
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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
Posted in Activities, Adventures, All Writers, Family, Fun, Games, Sunny, The Moms
Tagged activity, children, family, fun, kids, Minute to Win It, teenagers, TV, Youtube
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Family, For You, Goals, Love, Marriage & Spouse, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged conversations, goals, improvement, love, marriage, spouse
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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
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Crafts, Family, Fun, Janae, Learning, Surviving Winter, The Moms
Tagged craft, easy, kool-aid, play, playdough
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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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Difficult Child, Discipline, Family, For You, Goals, Kerri, Love, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged Bedtime, difficult child, love, positive, self esteem
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