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Category Archives: Relationships
Building Memories WILL last a lifetime
I just returned from visiting some friends. Some old friends who, through the years of life have acquired many, many experiences, met hundreds of people, and seen hundreds of events They are both in their ’80’s and both on the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Heidi, Relationships, The Moms
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Money Bookkeeping for Kids
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
A High School Grad
Don’t You Wish You Were ‘1 2 ?!
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
Posted in Children, Family, Finding a Balance, Relationships, school, Sunny, Uncategorized
Tagged '12, 2012, children, family, fire alarm, graduate, graduation, high school, learning, love, memories, mistakes, mothering, parenting, read, reading, summer, teenagers
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The Cost of Childhood: A Lesson in Perspective
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
Posted in All Writers, Budgeting, Challenges, Cheri, Children, Family, Finding a Balance, Love, Relationships, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged budget, childhood, children, frugal, keeping perspective, money, perspective
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ESSENTIAL Swaddling Blanket
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
Posted in Children, Family, Heidi, Life is Better With...
Tagged baby, baby essentials, baby gifts, baby shower, swaddling blanket
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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work
see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:One-On-One Lunch DatesA few years ago, my husband and I decided that we wanted to take our kids out on one-on-one dates. We had heard from so many sources … 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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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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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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Shadow Tag – Fun for the Whole Family
Happy Spring Equinox!! The northern part of the world is finally celebrating spring, my favorite time of the year! To welcome sun’s extra rays, enjoy a frolic of Shadow Tag with your kids! Find a good stretch of pavement (your … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Children, Fun, Heidi, Outdoor Activities, Relationships, Summer Fun
Tagged family games, fun in the sun, shadow, shadow tag
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