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Category Archives: The Moms
Summer Fun at Home
In a previous post, I promised fun summer ideas to keep you busy making memories throughout the summer. My last post was on taking advantage of what the community had to offer. But, for those days when you’re stuck home … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Family, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged airplane, drive in, picnic, shaving cream, sports, sprinkler, summer, water
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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!
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
Posted in Activities, Adventures, All Writers, Challenges, Children, Family, Fun, Games, Heidi, Infants and Toddlers, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, Surviving Winter, The Moms
Tagged activity, fun, hideout, imagination, kids, play time, reading, tent
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Computer Safety
This post is not going to receive the time and attention it deserves right now, so I will try to follow up with more information later. But I wanted to at least get this out there. Have you been prompted … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Family, The Moms
Tagged children, computer, disable, IE 8, InPrivate Browsing, internet, morality, protection
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Your Personal Energy Boost
Feeling energetic is a key to feeling happy. It gets you moving, keeps you moving, and motivates you into action. On the other hand, when you are feeling exhausted, tasks that would otherwise bring you joy can seem overwhelming and … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, For You, Health & Weight, Kerri, Me Time, The Moms
Tagged energy boost, tips for more energy
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Oven Pancakes using Coconut Oil
As promised in my previous post on coconut oil, here is my recipe for oven pancakes (a.k.a. puffed oven pancakes, baked pancakes, Dutch babies, german pancakes, etc.). This is the recipe for one batch, but with my teenage boys, and … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Health & Weight, Recipes, Sunny
Tagged breakfast, coconut oil, dutch, food, German, healthy, leftovers, oven pancakes, pancakes, peaches, recipe
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Vinegar – Nature’s Natural Disinfectant
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
Posted in All Writers, Challenges, Cleaning Tips, Heidi, Illness, The House
Tagged clean with vinegar, disinfect with vinegar, disinfectant, natural disinfectant, vinegar
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Out of the Box Fun
Speaking of recycling, (thanks, Cheri) this is SUCH a fun activity that I loved a as a kid, and just as much as a Mom. Collect large boxes (I mean, HUGE, if you can). Or call your local supply store … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Crafts, Fun, Kerri, Outdoor Activities, The Moms
Tagged cardboard box craft, refrigerator boxxes
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Upcycling–What’s Old is New Again
It’s spring time which means yard sales! (Or garage sales or rummage sales, depending on where you live.) Whether you are rich or poor, well off or getting by, we all can afford to be frugal. For me, part of … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Decorating, Organization, The House
Tagged computer desk, dumpster dive, frugal, garage sale, paint, recycle, rummage sale, trash, upcycle, yard sale
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Piano, Cello, Percussion, Innovation
How many adults do you know who used to play the piano when they were kids? How many adults do you know who wished they still could play the piano or another musical instrument? I’ve tried to pick up a … Continue reading
Planning Ahead for Summer Fun
Summer is just around the corner. School’s getting out and the kids will all be home. I so look forward to this time of year. I can’t wait to hang out with my older kids more. At the same time, … Continue reading