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Category Archives: The Moms
Snazzy Greeting Cards for 5 Cents Each

I miss the charm of days of yore. You know, the days when etiquette was taught in schools, where good manners were paramount, where people took the time to write thank-you cards for just about everything. I always intend to … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Birthdays, Budgeting, Cheri, Crafts, Family, For You, Fun, Goals, Holidays, Money Saving Tips, Relationships, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged birthday card, cards, craft, etiquette, get well card, greeting card, scrapbook, thank you, thank you card
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Thoughts on the Olympics, Moms, and Greatness

Watching the opening ceremonies and the first events of the Olympics has been inspiring. One of my favorite moments was the clip with the Queen and her arrival into the stadium by parachute. I liked her stoicism and hearing that … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Discipline, Finding a Balance, Goals, Sunny
Tagged children, dedication, discipline, early morning, goals, gratitude, hard work, job, motherhood, olympics, queen, teenagers
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Keeping Kids Hydrated

It’s summertime. The temperatures are rising, the sun is beating down, the kids are endlessly running and playing outdoors, and it is hot! It’s the perfect recipe for dehydration. Generally, around this time of year, I am constantly washing cups … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, Janae, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged bottles, cups, dehydration, hydrated, water
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How to Protect Valuables from Theft (You’re gonna love it)

Okay, Mamas, introducing the ULTIMATE anti-theft security system! Leaving valuables in your car? No problem. Want to take a dip in the ocean but need to leave your wallet on the beach. Not to worry. Watching your kids on the … Continue reading
Posted in Heidi, Money Saving Tips, Organization
Tagged anti-theft, protect valuables, security system
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Semi-Homemade Pizza Trick

Do you love homemade pizza but don’t feel confident in making the dough? Or maybe you don’t have the time? If so, here’s a little trick. Check with your local Costco or Sam’s Club to see if their Food Court … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Cooking Tips and Tricks, Food, For You, Money Saving Tips, Recipes, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged costco, food, homemade, pizza, recipe, sams club
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The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Children, Chores, Family, For You, Learning, Love, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged Anne Frank, book, character, children, daughter, diary, education, gender equality, gratitude, hard work, human behavior, infatuation, learning, morality, opportunities, puberty, suffering, teenagers, the diary of a young girl, understanding, war, World War 2, writing
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Watching Summer Movies for Cheap or Free!

4 Popular Theaters offering $1 Summer Movies for Kids and 3 great ways to get free movies at home. Continue reading
Giant Squishy Water Bag — Summer Day Fun

Make a A Giant Squishy Water Bag to jump on, march on, lay on, play on, and most importantly cool off on. Continue reading
Moral Movie Reviews

I used to be able to determine which movies my kids watched, and I would just try to avoid those that I wasn’t sure were appropriate. Though without watching the movie, it can be hard to tell what’s going to … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Fun, Sunny
Tagged book, choice, common sense, moral, morality, movie reviews, movies, music, parenting, plugged in, preview, teenagers
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Fun Dry Erase Worksheets

Have you noticed that Five Real Moms seems to be on vacation? Well, in truth, most of us either have been or are getting ready be on vacation. Sorry for our lack of posting. We’re glad we’re missed! We just … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Cheri, Children, Family, Fun, Learning, school, The Moms, Uncategorized
Tagged boredom, car trips, laminate, placemats, road trips, worksheets
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