Category Archives: Relationships

Families Who Play Together, _____________

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Janae

Fill in the blank: Families Who Play Together, _____________ a. Stay Together b. Learn Math c. Both! If you answered “C”, you’re right! Heidi’s post a couple of weeks ago about Lazy Parenting really hit a cord with me and … Continue reading →

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Snores Be Gone!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Janae

My husband is a snorer. Always has been. But, alas, I think I have finally found a way that he does not always have to be one. A few weeks ago, a friend introduced me to an essential oil called … Continue reading →

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Always Look on The Bright Side

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Cheri

I love the part in the stage production of “Annie” where Annie has a conversation with some homeless people in Hooverville: A Hobo: “What about empty pockets?” Annie: “At least you have pockets.” Hobo: “What about freezing fingers?” Annie: “Good … Continue reading →

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Reusable, Refillable Yogurt Tubes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cheri

This post features an early version of what is now known as SqueeZurts: The ORIGINAL Reusable, Refillable Squeeze Snack Tubes! Want to make your own yogurt tubes at home? Go ahead! With SqueeZurts you can reuse and refill tubes over … Continue reading →

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Older and Younger Kids

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sunny

When I was a kid, I thought it was a little strange when I found out a friend of mine had older siblings that I didn’t even know about. They were married already. Later I thought that families that had … Continue reading →

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Lazy Parenting

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Heidi

I believe in lazy parenting. Lazy parenting can be a good thing I’m not talking about the “sit-in-the-couch-watching-TV-and-being-neglectful” parent, but I believe in not doing much for my kids that they can do for themselves. My dad and his brothers … Continue reading →

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Some potty advice

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Kerri

People ask if I would ever get a pet dog, and I look at them dumbfounded…Why would I ever get a dog and willingly clean up more accidents when I have ENOUGH potty training trouble as it is? Clearly, I … Continue reading →

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Family Bumper Sticker!!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Heidi
No Other Success can Compensate bumpersticker

“Now whenever Lauren asks for something, I can buy it for her.” I was in the gas station having a conversation with the attendant — a friend of mine who is a single mom. Although financially she doesn’t need to, … Continue reading →

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Kids and Cell Phones

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Sunny

Today my 17 year old called me on my cell phone at home. His brother brought me my ringing phone because I keep my phone in my purse and only use it when I’m out. I still use a land … Continue reading →

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Magna-Doodle Art

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Cheri

Did you see last week’s post about organizing your child’s artwork? It’s a great solution, but what about the 3D projects or other creations we can’t slip into a sheet protector? My daughters LOVE the magna doodle. Do yours? It … Continue reading →

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