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Make School Lunches Easier

In returning to school this year, I wanted to find a system that would work well for our daughters to help make the mornings less chaotic.  When our oldest was in kindergarten, I made her lunch every night for the … Continue reading

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Ring in Peace

chimes

Ring in peace — literally. I gifted myself early this year with these seemingly magical chimes. Called ZENERGY chimes, these chimes are so well crafted that the tone resonates with perfect clarity and seem to have the effect of cleansing … Continue reading

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Continuing the Attitude of Gratitude

I hope that all of you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I loved the chance to reflect on all of my wonderful blessings. It filled me and lifted me. How quickly, however, the feeling of gratitude can so easily be … Continue reading

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The Perfect Solution to Baggy Pants

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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Free Babysitting

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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The Perfect Double Knot — won’t come undone, but easy to untie

How to tie shoelaces so the knot won’t come undone, but is easy to untie! Continue reading

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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

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Groupon for Family Fun Magazine Subscription

Get this Current steal-deal on a 2-year subscription to Family Fun Magazine for only $12! Also offers other children magazines… Continue reading

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Terry Top Winner!

Congratulations to Heidi (not the Heidi from Five Real Moms) the winner of our Terry Top giveaway! We will be contacting you shortly–go to TerryTop.com and pick out your color! (chosen at random by random.org)If you liked this post, you … Continue reading

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Terry Top Giveaway–deadline extended

Did you see our post about the Terry Top? Did you put your name in for the free giveaway by making a comment to the post? We’ve extended the deadline until ***Midnight, Monday, February 20th, 2012*** to accommodate all those … Continue reading

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