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Vacationing with Children

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Traveling with children will be a memorable event – the question is “What kind?” Your chances of a lifetime memory you will cherish increase significantly with some advance communication and preparation.
The book, Love It or Lose It: Living Clutter-Free Forever, outlines a five-step process you can apply to organizing any area of your life – [...]

Conquering Kids’ Clutter

Monday, June 11th, 2007

By: Debbie Williams
Spring is almost here, and with it comes the urge to clean, DECLUTTER, and toss out — until the next year, when we start all over again. For some reason in the springtime, I find myself drawn to minimalistic decorating. You know the style: no knick-knacks, a few things hung on the walls, [...]

How to Use a Family Calendar

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Family calendars are a great tool to help busy families stay organized and get control of the family schedule. The key is to be disciplined about using it.
Pick a family calendar that works best for your life style. Two great options, Mom’s Plan It Calendar and Mom’s Family Calendar, are designed to help [...]

Raves, Craves, and Not So Faves - Juice Pal

Monday, May 14th, 2007

This week’s rave is something I can’t live without. It is perfect for toddler hands and perfect for preventing sticky messes all over you, your child, and car. It is the Juice Pal available at OneStepAhead.com. It prevents kids from squeezing the juice box and squirting the juice all over themselves and you. [...]

When Babies Laugh

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

This video of qaudrulets laughing is too cute. Almost makes you want to have another baby…Enjoy!

Protecting Your Children Even When You Aren’t There

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

By Maria Bailey, Founder of BlueSuitMom.com and Host of Mom Talk Radio

Protecting my four children from unnecessary dangers has always been my top priority as a mother. Whether it was falling from a bike or stove burn, I am always quick to jump to prevent these accidents.

As my children have gotten older, [...]

MOM Mom mom

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

For parents, but also anyone who like a good laugh  because they know other parents.
BIRTH  ORDER

1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your  OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy.

2nd baby: You wear your regular  clothes for as long as possible.

3rd baby: Your maternity clothes  ARE your regular  clothes

Preparing  for the Birth:

1st baby: You practice [...]

Things to Think About for July

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Taking a vacation this summer? Now is the time to start thinking about all the things you need to pack and do before leaving. Just start writing them down as they come to you during your day or use a vacation checklist to get you started.
Enter our Jumping July Giveaway to earn a chance to [...]

Does This Make You Feel Old?

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006

Okay, this really doesn’t have anything to do with family life other than to make parents feel very old. Enjoy! Evolution of Dance

Time Saver for Busy Families?

Saturday, July 1st, 2006

No time to grocery shop, buy diapers, or toilet paper?  Have no fear, you can buy it all (or just about) at Amazon.com now.  Amazon has expanded it product offerings and now offer dry good groceries, paper products, laundry detergent, and diapers online.  All of which qualify for free shipping if you purchase over $25.  [...]

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