Category Archives: The Moms

Make School Lunches Easier

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Cheri

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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Want to take your own U.S. passport photos?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Sunny
Taking your own passport photos

If you want to take your own passport photos, the State Department’s web site has all the details on passport photo requirements. It’s not all that complicated, though if you want to avoid a hassle, you can pay $10.99 at … Continue reading →

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A Cool Twist on a Hot Favorite

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Cheri

Feeling HOT? Pop one of Janae’s homemade rice bags into the freezer for some awesome summertime relief! Continue reading →

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How Do You Teach Children to Earn Money?

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Cheri

My seven year old daughter has caught the money bug.  She wants to earn and spend money as fast as she can.  While she understands the value of money for the most part, she doesn’t understand it completely because she … Continue reading →

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Music Machine–for music reading review

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Sunny
Music Machine for learning review

We recently had a neighborhood Music Camp at our house and used the Math Machine as a Music Machine and made flashcards that review basic music symbols and notes. It was a craft that took a good amount of prep, … Continue reading →

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The Cure for Cradle Cap is in your Kitchen Pantry…

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Kerri

Treat an infant’s cradle cap with this one simple trick found in your kitchen pantry! Continue reading →

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Bedtime Math

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sunny
Bedtime Math

I am a firm believer in reading, and a bedtime story is one of the highlights of the day. Lately we’ve been introduced to a website called Bedtime Math that has added a new delight to bedtime.  We signed up … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for a Guilt-free Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Kerri

5 Tips to a having a GREAT and Guilt-Free Mother’s Day. Continue reading →

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Teenagers and Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sunny

Ideas of how to celebrate Mother’s Day with teenagers. Continue reading →

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How To: Kick the Pacifier Habit

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Cheri

Do you have a baby that needs to stop using a pacifier? Here are some tips and tricks to help make it a smooth transition from plugged to unplugged. Continue reading →

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