Category Archives: Children

Baby Blanket Tips

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sunny

In the family I grew up in, none of us were attached to baby blankets, so I was caught off guard when my first baby grew attached to a quilt I had been given at his baby shower. He wanted … Continue reading →

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Trouble Getting Your Kids to Eat Vegetables? The Secret’s In the Sauce!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Janae

I’ll never forget my astonishment when I overheard my friend say to her 5 year old son, “No more vegetables until you’ve eaten your bread”!  What?!?!  There’s a kid out there that’ll eat their veggies BEFORE their bread?  Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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How fast can your child down a salad?

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Heidi

I was introduced to this recipe by my friend Joan.  She and her husband invited us over to dinner, and when they told us what they were having, I was hoping to find some excuse not to come.  On the … Continue reading →

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Winter is Snow Much Fun — even inside!

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kerri

When the kids want to play in the snow, but you’re just not in the mood to play the snowgear game — you know the one: 20 minutes getting the kids dressed in their snow gear, just for them to … Continue reading →

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Setting Family Standards

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Janae

There are many parents I admire, but none do I admire more than my own.  As I’ve become a parent myself I have reflected many times on their parenting and have stood in awe at what they’ve accomplished.  All of … Continue reading →

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Sweet Talking

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kerri

This Real Mom shares her creative and tasty way of getting her kids talking about their day. Continue reading →

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Put Allowance to Work for You!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Janae

Allowance. I never got it growing up and I never believed in it. I never really understood the concept of doling out money to the kids just because they made it through another week. So, when my husband and I … Continue reading →

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A Laundry Day Game

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kerri

A Clean Clothes Relay helps get kids involved in the ever-consuming tasks of laundry day. Continue reading →

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Life More Organized–New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cheri

The Epiphany A few weeks ago, our area of Minnesota was hit with a huge snowstorm.  In just 24 hours, we received about 20 inches of snow.  Add that on top of the 10 inches we already had, plus all … Continue reading →

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Ringing in the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Janae

I love New Years Eve. I always have. I love all the fun, the laughter, the games, and the late night with the family. But, I have to give the credit to my Mom for making this holiday so magical … Continue reading →

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