Category Archives: Children

Spice up School Lunches

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Janae

I don’t know if you’re like me, but it seems like after a few weeks of school, I am out of ideas for my kids’ school lunches. I can’t seem to think of anything besides PB and J and they’re … Continue reading →

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Eczema and Baths

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Cheri

As many of you know, my daughter struggles with eczema. Sometimes we have it under control, and other times, it is out of control. This summer, it has gotten progressively worse, and I haven’t been able to figure out why. … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School Homework for Parents

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sunny

One thing I don’t enjoy about beginning the school year is the piles of paperwork the kids bring home for me to do. Emergency cards, volunteer surveys, and most of all, (we get this most with the middle schoolers) the … Continue reading →

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DIY Backpack Tags

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Kerri

Consider this DYI Backpack Tag as an alternative to writing your child’s name on the backpack with a permanent marker. Continue reading →

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The Perfect Solution to Baggy Pants

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Janae

Are you starting to pull out the fall clothes to get ready for school? If so, I’ve found a product you’ll want as a staple part of your kids’ ensembles. It’s become one of my “can’t live without” products. I … Continue reading →

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School Lunch Box Jokes & Notes

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Kerri

Free Printable Jokes and Notecards! Brighten your child’s lunch hour with a smile and a laugh! Continue reading →

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Children: The Challenge
Watch Your Tone of Voice

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Sunny
Tone of voice learnings from Children the Challenge

How long until school starts? No, not in hours, but for those of you who knew, this post is for you. Well, to tell the truth, I don’t know how many hours until school starts, but this post is really … Continue reading →

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Baby Food Maker Machine

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Heidi
magic bullet

Baby food jars can cost between $.40 to $1.50 (if you’re in Hawaii). Why not make baby food from the food you have at home? Magic Bullet Blender Baby Bullet Blender My sister Cheri told me about the Baby Bullet, … Continue reading →

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Free Babysitting

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Janae

Over the years I’ve found that one of my hardest challenges during the school year is finding babysitters during the day for my younger kids. My regular sitters are, of course, in school themselves and I feel bad always asking … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Olympics, Moms, and Greatness

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sunny
even the Olympics are as great as you can be

Watching the opening ceremonies and the first events of the Olympics has been inspiring. One of my favorite moments was the clip with the Queen and her arrival into the stadium by parachute. I liked her stoicism and hearing that … Continue reading →

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