Category Archives: The Moms

The Many Faces of Vinegar

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Janae

Lately, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the “all-around” uses of Distilled White Vinegar. Apparently, Vinegar is a natural cleaner, heating agent, and antiseptic. So, it’s uses are many. Here’s a few you might find useful. Dishwashing Rinse-Aid: Just add 1/2 … Continue reading →

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You CAN Make Freezer Jam!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Cheri

Homemade. To some, that sounds scary. Add to that Homemade Freezer Jam and it sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? No! It is one of the easiest homemade recipes to successfully complete and you can do it too! All … Continue reading →

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Math Machine – a craft for elementary age kids

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sunny

I was helping my daughter make one of these for her kindergarten teacher, and my husband suggested I do a post on it. My boys have made these for teachers and friend gifts before also. I had made one in … Continue reading →

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Kids Eat Free

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Janae

With a large family, eating out can seem like an impossibility. But, in today’s economy, more and more restaurants are realizing the valuing of catering to families with kids. Lots of restaurants now offer Kids Eat Free nights (or close … Continue reading →

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How To Make Your Own Word Art

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Heidi

My mother in law’s birthday was coming up, and as a woman who doesn’t need or want a lot of stuff, I had no idea what to give her. I’m one of the lucky ones who has an amazing woman … Continue reading →

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Best Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cheri

Occasionally, you need a treat. Right? I’m not alone in this, am I? Sometimes we need that treat more often than others, but we would never admit that. Just like I would never admit that in the last 36 hours … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Veggie Wrap

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sunny

This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. I made it up myself trying to get more greens into my diet and picnic cooler. It’s got it all–your veggies, your protein, your whole grains, though most of the ingredients can … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Tetherball Game (with a Balloon!)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Heidi

Playing Homemade Tetherball A favorite summer pasttime — tetherball — is fun for all ages. And not having a proper pole or ball doesn’t have to stop you from batting around! Here’s how you can make a super-simple yet effective … Continue reading →

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Backyard Campfire

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Janae

Today I want to share one of our favorite summer traditions: A Backyard Campfire. Needed Supplies: An outdoor fire pit. Believe it or not, these don’t have to be expensive. We found ours for $35 at Walmart a couple of … Continue reading →

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Quick Cleaning Tips

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Cheri

Do you have a messy eater in your home? Or maybe two? Or three? I find that the floor under our table is always messy, wet, sticky, or literally STUCK. Cheerios and Life cereal are the worst, aren’t they!? Today, … Continue reading →

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