Category Archives: Children

The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sunny

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in … Continue reading →

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Giant Squishy Water Bag — Summer Day Fun

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Kerri
Make a giant water bag to cool off in the hot summer

Make a A Giant Squishy Water Bag to jump on, march on, lay on, play on, and most importantly cool off on. Continue reading →

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Moral Movie Reviews

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Sunny
beauty and the beast disney movie

I used to be able to determine which movies my kids watched, and I would just try to avoid those that I wasn’t sure were appropriate. Though without watching the movie, it can be hard to tell what’s going to … Continue reading →

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Fun Dry Erase Worksheets

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Cheri

Have you noticed that Five Real Moms seems to be on vacation? Well, in truth, most of us either have been or are getting ready be on vacation. Sorry for our lack of posting. We’re glad we’re missed! We just … Continue reading →

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Diaper Envelope
DIY replacement for the diaper bag

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Sunny
Diaper Envelope for one diaper and some wipes

Sure, sometimes you need a hefty diaper bag, but sometimes you just want a diaper and wipes. And sometimes, you wish your diaper and wipes didn’t look so much like, well, a diaper and wipes. Or that your diaper, loose … Continue reading →

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Money Bookkeeping for Kids

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sunny
money ledger to help kids learn money skills

Teaching kids to Save, Budget, and keep track of their money can be a tricky job! But teaching them to use a book-keeping ledger, now THAT comes in handy! Continue reading →

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A High School Grad
Don’t You Wish You Were ‘1 2 ?!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Sunny
high school seniors walk onto field for graduation

I’ve been seeing that around lately. I can honestly say I do not wish I were a 2012 high school graduate, but I am really happy with the fact that I have one. Can you pick him out? That’s my … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Childhood: A Lesson in Perspective

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Cheri

Has this ever happened in your home? Your child does something they are SO proud of and you respond with “How could you use all the ______?” or “Honey, you just wasted all those ______.” or “Please be more careful! … Continue reading →

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ESSENTIAL Swaddling Blanket

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Heidi

I have found it. For all our babies, we have been frustrated at the tiny little “swaddling” blankets that they outgrow (but not out-need) after they’re 2 weeks old. After they’ve outgrown them, we struggle to stretch the fabric tight … Continue reading →

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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Cheri

see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:Homemade Microwave PopcornI was so excited the other day when I stumbled upon this recipe. I have longing for a substitute for microwave popcorn since I’ve never been able … Continue reading →

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