Modern HomemakersMommy and Me Class
Thursday, June 7, 2012
As an adoptive parent learning about developmental milestones has always been a backwards practice for me. I never saw any of my kids take their first steps or…
Teaching Kids About Debt
Thursday, April 26, 2012
My nine year old had a dilemma. She had gotten an invitation to go to the mall with a friend but she didn’t have any money. This was…
Baby Too Big For Cradles?
Friday, March 16, 2012
THIS BED WAS TOO SMALL My baby was 10 lbs 2 oz when he was born… so I knew he’d be growing out of stuff at an…
10 Tips To Plan A Birthday Party On A Budget
Thursday, February 16, 2012
We all want to give our kids incredible memories for years to come and to celebrate the day they entered the world. But, let’s face it, the birthday…
10 Ways To Stop Entitlement Parenting
Monday, February 6, 2012
There are constant news reports about this generation and entitlement, but it didn’t start with this generation. It was actually started by our parents and with our own…
Should I Give My Child An Allowance
Monday, January 9, 2012
For several months this has been a hot topic at my house. Should I give my child an allowance? My husband and I repeatedly go back and forth…
When Should My Daughter Wear Makeup
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
A few months into my daughter’s first year of middle school she approached me with a question “when can I wear makeup?” For her this was a major…
Operation Christmas Child—sharing the joy of Christmas with others.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Growing up I was taught that Christmas was not about getting presents, eating cookies, decorations or Santa Claus. Don’t get me wrong, we still had decorations around the…
Exercise For Kids
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Getting exercise for kids can be as simple as playing some old fashioned games. T.V., computer games, and other electronic media provide an irresistible siren’s call to our…
Visit a Botanical Garden
Friday, October 21, 2011
Recently, we took the kids to a local botanical garden. Sometimes the greatest treasures are in your “backyard”. As we walked through the gardens I was reminded of…
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