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Category Archives: Relationships
Piano, Cello, Percussion, Innovation
How many adults do you know who used to play the piano when they were kids? How many adults do you know who wished they still could play the piano or another musical instrument? I’ve tried to pick up a … Continue reading
Planning Ahead for Summer Fun
Summer is just around the corner. School’s getting out and the kids will all be home. I so look forward to this time of year. I can’t wait to hang out with my older kids more. At the same time, … Continue reading
Positive Discipline, the book
Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. has sat on my bookshelf for 3 years now, and every time I looked at it I could hear the voice of my friend who gave it to me, “This is a great book. … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Children, Difficult Child, Discipline, Family, Heidi, The Moms
Tagged challenging child, difficult child, Jane Nelsen, parenting, Positive Discipline
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Making Cleaning Fun(ner)
13 ideas to get the cleaning done, and in a fun way. Continue reading
Solving the Under-bed Dilemma
I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Children, Chores, Janae, Organization, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged bed, clean, messy room, tupperware, under bed
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Green Smoothies for Teens
and Other Green-o-phobes
You may have read my post on green smoothies in which I promised a follow up on trying to get my teenagers to drink them. I have been working on the challenge, and this is what I’ve come up with … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Recipes, Sunny
Tagged banana, beets, berries, blender, cabbage, children, cups, eating, food, fruit smoothies, green smoothie, healthy, hidden vegetables, kids, kids and vegetables, recipe, smoothie, spinach, teenagers, vegetables
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Treat your Mother Right this Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day from Mr. T! May this video bring some humor into your day, and remember, treat your mother right (and be sure your kids do too!) If you liked this post, you might also like: My Winter Organization … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Heidi, Mother's Day, Relationships, The Moms
Tagged Mother's day video, Mr. T, treat your mother right
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Camp Coops
It’s that time of year again. The days are warmer, the nights come later, and the kids are antsy to start the summer. But, if you have a lot of kids, you might be wondering how you are going to … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Family, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged camp, camp coop, coop, fun, sports, summer, summer camp
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There Is Something To Be Said About Going To That Soccer Game
My friend and I were talking the other day, and something she said caught my attention. She said, “I don’t believe in pressuring my kids into doing anything.” This seems like a modern trend in parenting — allowing children to … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Discipline, Goals, Heidi
Tagged commitment, dedication, discipline, persistence, team sports, youth activities
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Molloscum Contagiosum
**UPDATE on my Change First Principle–It has been two weeks since I decided I needed to make some changes in me in order to improve my relationship with my husband. I wanted to let you know that the difference is … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Family, Illness, The Moms
Tagged medicine, molloscum contagiosum, pox, warts, zymaderm
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