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Category Archives: Family
House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work
see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:Do What You LoveYou’re a mom. A wife. A friend. A sister. An employee. A boss. An owner. A person. In short, life is busy and you’ve got a … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Difficult Child, Discipline, For You, Goals, Relationships, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged discipline, negative behavior, positive behavior, positive responses, whining
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Step Back!
This post is for anyone who is dealing with a difficult child. All kids have difficult moments, but if your child has impulsive anger issues and massive tantrums at an inappropriate age (5+ probably) then this may help you. For … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Difficult Child, Discipline, Family, Janae, The Moms
Tagged ADHD, anger, anger management, calm, difficult child, discipline, fight or flight, step back, stress, temper, temper tantrum
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Eczema: Solved on a Budget
Since I was a teenager dealing with typical teenage skin problems, I’ve known I had very oily skin. So I used cleansers that were clarifying (aka drying). That worked well for my oil problems, but then I found I had … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Challenges, Cheri, Family, For You, Health & Weight, Money Saving Tips, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged eczema, eczema cream, oil, ointment, olive oil
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Broke Your Blender? Here’s a CHEAP Solution!
Have you broken your blender pitcher only to think you’ll need to buy a whole new blender to replace it? Don’t! Try this incredible, cheap (or free) solution and keep blending! Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, For You, Money Saving Tips, Organization, The House, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged blender, broken, food processor, mason jar, pitcher, replacement, shakes, smoothies
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Groupon for Family Fun Magazine Subscription
Get this Current steal-deal on a 2-year subscription to Family Fun Magazine for only $12! Also offers other children magazines… Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Family, For You, Kerri, Life is Better With..., The Moms
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Fairy Blossoms
Trying out our new camera. Loved seeing my daughter on the trampoline with the new spring blossoms. I haven’t figured out the camera, nor my daughter, but I’m trying to enjoy both of them anyway. If you liked this post, … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, For You, Fun, Hobbies, Love, Outdoor Activities, Sunny
Tagged blossoms, butterfly, cinderella, costume, fairy, girl, photography, picture, princess, spring, trampoline
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The Week of Easter
To help our family think about the true meaning of Easter as it approached, my husband took the New Testament and listed the things that happened, starting on the Sunday before Easter until that day, including some scripture references. You may find this helpful as you reflect on the mission of the Savior this week. Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Family, Holidays, Learning, Sunny
Tagged atonement, Bible, children, Christ, Easter, family, goals, Good Friday, Holy Week, Jerusalem, Jesus, Lord, New Testament, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, scriptures, video
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Little Chef Nights
Have you ever worked hard on a meal only to find that when you bring it to the table, it’s welcomed with a chorus of “Gross!”, “Oooooh”, “I hate that!”. Your elation at finishing a meal and delivering it proudly … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Chores, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Finding a Balance, Food, Fun, Janae, Learning, The Moms
Tagged chef, complain, cook, dinner, kids cook, one on one time
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Real Moms run out of eggs
It’s true. We’ve all been there. Real Moms decide last minute to make cookies to take to someone or to surprise their kids when they get home only to realize half-way through the recipe that they are out of eggs. … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Allergy Free, Budgeting, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Family, Food, Kerri, The Moms
Tagged egg substitute, recipes
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Saving your wallet this Gas Season…
Confession: I’m kind of a money tracker…now that it is warm outside, I am trying to ride my bike EVERYWHERE I can, and as I pedal, I am mentally patting myself on my back for the money I’m saving by … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Kerri, Money Saving Tips
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