Category Archives: Challenges

Lip Balm in the lid?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Sunny
Chapstick with lip balm stuck in the lid

Here’ s one of the advantages of having a 2-year-old and 17-year-old at the same time. When the 2-year-old gets your Chapstick and turns the bottom dial until the lip balm squishes into the lid, your 17 year old has … Continue reading →

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A tip for Morning Sickness Sufferers

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Janae

I have just exited the first trimester of my 6th child and good riddance. I absolutely hate first trimester, as I’m sure so many women do. There’s something about nausea that is simply not pleasant. There are so many things … Continue reading →

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Would You Rather . . .

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sunny

We have a picture book titled Would You Rather… by John Burningham. I don’t remember where we got this odd, large book, but as my kids have grown older, they still look at it and think about what their answers … Continue reading →

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Slow Down

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sunny

This is a reminder I need on a daily, perhaps hourly, basis. I’m sharing it in case you need the reminder, too. If you liked this post, you might also like:Baby Food Maker MachineBaby food jars can cost between $.40 … Continue reading →

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Positive Parenting 101: The Power of Praise

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cheri

The concept of praising our kids isn’t a new one. And it probably isn’t new to us either. I know my mom has often told us about how important it is to praise our kids. So why is it so … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Vinegar – Nature’s Natural Disinfectant

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Heidi

Two of my daughters have staph infections…again. Having been the 3rd time my 3 year old has contracted staph in the last 5 months, I said, “TO END WITH IT ALL!!” and researched what is the best type of disinfectant … Continue reading →

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Positive Discipline, the book

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Heidi

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 →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kerri

Excuse This House ~Author Unknown Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. Ours boasts of it quite openly; the signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the doors– I should apologize, … Continue reading →

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Molloscum Contagiosum

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Cheri

**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 →

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