All parents try to give our kids the skills they’ll need to make it through life. But rather than thinking in terms of checking off skills that you taught them along the way, what if we reframed this process as gifts you can give your child? Especially in our current environment in the United States
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If you love live music, you may be eager to let your kids experience it. It could even be a chance for them to see their favorite artists in the flesh. That said, concerts can get rowdy. Plus, there are other concerns such as noise levels, and the need to keep your kids occupied between
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How would your family like to visit national park sites in the United States for FREE, for an entire year? Did you know that some families can qualify for a free annual pass to visit all the parks they want? And whether you qualify has nothing to do with financial status! Sound too good to
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I’m thrilled to share this guest post today from fellow blogger Sarah Brumley! Sarah is one of my blogging sisters – I swear, half of what she writes makes me think, “I can hear myself saying that to my kids!” (The other half, I wish I had already thought of saying to my kids!) While
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Do you have twins? Or triplets, or even quadruplets? Chances are good that if you don’t personally, you know someone who does. My father had a pair of brothers who were twins. My cousin on my mother’s side gave birth to twins. Our next-door neighbors have twins. So does my girls’ Scout leader. So does
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There are a lot of people stuck in the same rut. They want to travel more, see more of the world, and spend quality time with their family. But they simply have trouble finding the time, and/or the money, to vacation more. We keep putting it off, expecting that our responsibilities will shrink in the
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Happy Labor Day! Do you have any final end-of-summer festivities planned for today? My mama recently shared this recipe with me for the perfect refreshing summertime drink: an easy-to-make Watermelon Cooler that kids and grown-ups alike will find cool and refreshing. This drink nicely solves the problem of what to do with all that leftover
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If your kids aren’t back to school yet, you know the clock is ticking. And if you’re a family that packs lunch from home, you know that the daily grind of filling those lunch boxes (and snack bags!) is real. Wouldn’t you love some hacks to simplify the process? These school lunch hacks have made
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My kids went back to school this week. In the United States at least, that means 180 days of school lunches. Multiply that by my two kids, and we’ve got 360 school lunches to pack. For friends of mine with three or more school-aged children, we’re talking over 500 lunches between now and next summer
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ODo you use time-outs with your kids? Are you a veteran of both time-outs AND when to use them? When Kimmie was two and I was pregnant with Essie, I’d hear other mamas at play dates trading stories on kids being in time-out. It was around this time that I first became aware of blog
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Trying to balance work and family is hard for any working parent. But especially when you’re a mompreneur. Moms tend to give it their all at parenthood. But for entrepreneurs who want their business to grow and succeed, their business is their “baby” and giving it their undivided time and attention is their #1 priority.
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Working from home is a great leveler for moms (and an increasing number of dads). While the kids are at school, you get to make a living without the commute, office politics, and expenses such as a huge professional wardrobe. And, even when your kids are home, you can still get things done if you’re
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Becoming a parent means new social responsibilities. Arranging playdates. Choosing the right child care and preschool. Finding the right schools. Safety concerns are often one of the driving factors behind parents’ research. And most parents think about safety at home all the time, from basics like childproofing the kitchen to less-obvious concerns like dealing with lead paint. But
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How much do you like saving money? How about saving the planet at the same time? If both of these sound good to you, then you need this post on simple green home hacks that will help you do both! It’s hard to ignore the massive climate changes going on right now, or the mountain
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Every year, your kid is going to have a birthday. And every year, whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a massive blowout, another birthday means throwing another kid’s birthday party. Sometimes, though – especially with parental one-ups-(wo)man-ship – we can lose sight of what’s most important: making lasting memories, and ensuring that your child
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If you have kids, then putting together the perfect kids’ play area is one of the best things you can do for them. Yes, they can play anywhere; in the garden, the living room, or their own bedrooms. But having a dedicated space where they can explore, learn, and have fun will be more beneficial
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Stocking up on swaddles, receiving blankets, and diapers. Putting the finishing touches on the nursery. And, of course, waiting (im)patiently for your labor pangs to begin. Yup, no question about it – if you’re doing these things, then you’re probably preparing for birth and excited to become a parent. If you’re in the final nesting
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Thanks to the internet, making money and pursuing a career from home is easier than ever. This means that more parents are finding earning opportunities that work better for them and their kids. But you still need to make sure that working from home meshes with your family life. If you don’t want to go
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Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to update your home? Do you need a “change” in your surroundings? Do you hate the colors you inherited when you bought your house? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then a DIY painting project may be just what you need. DIY painting isn’t hard, and
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Rock-A-Bye…Toddler? It’s no joke. Trying to get your toddler to sleep can be more terrible than your worst nightmare. You hear all about how challenging it can be to get babies to sleep. There are literally hundreds of books on this subject. (I’ve read several of them.) However, what you DON’T read too much about
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