Category Archives: The Moms

The Power of Play

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Kerri

Free play is crucial to our kids’ development! Here are some ideas of what gets in our way from letting kids play and what to do about it. Continue reading →

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Cream Filled Cupcakes

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sunny
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For something homemade, not the same as every day, but easy, you can make your own cream filled cupcakes and afterwards decorate them however you like. First, I just used a cake mix to make cupcakes. Then I used a … Continue reading →

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Finally….My Perfect Birth

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Janae

Eleven years ago, I found out I was expecting our first child. Suddenly, I found myself planning my first birth. What did I want in my labor experience? What were my beliefs? What were my dreams? In nursing school, I … Continue reading →

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An Easy, Healthy Birthday Treat!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Heidi

Ah, the old “bring-a-birthday-treat-to-school” gig! You gotta love it, because your child feels so special to be honored by his or her classmates and everyone loves food! But why does it always have to be cupcakes and sugar? Can children … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Street Buffalo Wings

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Cheri

The Superbowl is just around the corner. You can totally rock the house with this fantastic recipe. And your husband will think you’re as awesome as his favorite QB. I don’t think I ever ate chicken wings until my friends … Continue reading →

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No-sew solution to fix your child’s jeans

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kerri

Tutorial: Fix your child’s pants with worn out knees by ironing on a fusible interfacing. Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sunny
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Mr. Hatch is a lonely man who keeps to himself. But when he receives a rather large valentine from an anonymous admirer, he realizes that he is loved, and his view of himself and those around him changes. He feels … Continue reading →

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On keeping a journal — for Kids!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kerri

This Real Mom’s great idea of how keep a journal with all her kids! Continue reading →

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AffirmFilms: A Wholesome Movie Source

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Janae

I love wholesome, uplifting films. I love walking away from a movie feeling urged to be better, inspired by a true story and determined to better my life. Unfortunately, in today’s entourage of Hollywood films, it feels like very few … Continue reading →

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An Easy Way to Serve

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Heidi
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It is easy to feel a bit helpless with all the suffering that goes on in the world. Like when you hear facts like “925 million of our fellow human beings suffer from malnutrition.” How lucky we are to have … Continue reading →

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