When my parents divorced, my Mom lived in an apartment complex for several years. While we had plenty of room and a lot less headaches (like yard work, repairs etc.) to deal with, I think she missed being able to plant flowers, have a garden, or a place for a dog to run. It still surprised me a little when she decided to buy a three bedroom house, even though my brother and I were both in college. Why would anyone in their late 50s want to be a first time home-buyer? It struck me as … [Read more...]
Plastic Bottle Recycling Projects for Kids: Making it Fun
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Recycling is one of the easiest and most beneficial ways we can all help the environment. Sadly, only about 30% of PET plastic bottles get recycled. For recycling to work, we all have to do our part. Unfortunately, not all plastic bottles are made with recycled plastic. It’s Arrowheads goal to continue increasing the use of recycled materials in their bottles, but they need everyone’s help. Currently, there isn’t enough recycled plastic available for Arrowhead to make 100% rPET … [Read more...]
The Guide to Baby Sleep Positions: How Many Have You Done?
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Ok. So I know you guys have seen this hilarious cartoon of Baby Sleep Positions: It's been posted all over the internet, hacked, stolen, loved, shared, and saved. My very talented friends over at HowtoBeaDad.com, Charlie and Andy are the brilliant dads behind this cartoon and they are publishing a hilarious book that will feature all new never before seen positions! It's called The Guide to Baby Sleep Positions and you can pre-order it on Amazon for 48% off right now (I just did) … [Read more...]
Tips for Teaching Children About Money
By on February 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
When our daughter was born four years ago and our heads were spinning with the cost of diapers, car seats, clothing, bottles and formula, we looked to friends for advice. Our neighbor's have four kids, and gave us lots of helpful tips. One piece of advice we've heard from several friends including my parents, was teach them important lessons about money at an early age. Teaching young children about the value of money helps them appreciate money and the hard work required to earn it. A few … [Read more...]
Remember When…Childhood Memories
By on January 18, 2013 5 Comments
Remember when we were kids, and we'd spend hours playing outside? Remember when playing in piles of leaves and running through through sprinklers was the highlight of your day? When I reminisce about my childhood, I think about how much simpler life was, and how even before the tech blitz, we had some awesome toys. Of course, a lot of my favorite memories center around shooting hoops, riding my bike, climbing trees, or building forts. When I was a kid, rainy days were for splashing in … [Read more...]
Free Sesame Street Kit “For Me, for you, for Later” !
By on November 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
Score a free Sesame Street kit “For Me, for You, for Later"! Just click the “Download The Entire Kit” link halfway down the page or you can use the links for the individual parts. Or they can be ordered over the phone by calling (877) 762-4769. From the page: For Me, for You, for Later: First Steps to Spending, Sharing, and Saving, was developed in 2011 by Sesame Workshop, the creators of Sesame Street®, in partnership with PNC Grow Up Great. For Me, for You, for Later provides … [Read more...]
Free Activity Book: Marty & Jetts “Lets Have Fun with Fire Saftey”
By on November 11, 2012 2 Comments
Kids get your free activity book, Marty & Jetts "Lets Have Fun with Fire Safety". Get this freebie your kids will love today, while supplies last. Simply add it to your cart at checkout and make sure there’s no charge for it. You will need to sign in or Register with the USFA to redeem the free Marty & Jett’s Activity Book. Thanks, Free Stuff Finder. … [Read more...]
Free 2 – Year subscription to Parenting Magazine!
By on October 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
Grab a free 2-year subscription to Parenting Magazine! Thanks, The Cents Able Shoppin. … [Read more...]
Family Bonding – Cooking Breakfast For Dinner
By on October 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
I credit my love, passion and ability to cook to my grandmother. Almost every recipe I know consist of "a little of this, a dash of that and cook until its ______." There are no exact measurements, no time frame, no labels on a box. This is because the recipes are learned by memory, by making them over and over with my grandmother. My daughter is only 2 but she loves to cook. I know what your thinking the thought of kids in the kitchen brings to mind flour coated tables, chairs, hair, faces … [Read more...]
Last Minute Stocking Up of Lunch Food for Back to School
By on August 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
It is go time for heading back to school! Are you ready? We are set with clothes; the only thing left is to stock up on lunch food items. My favorite place to go is Costco for bulk food items for lunches. Although any warehouse club you shop at is great for lunch food stocking. Here are some great lunch items that can be bought in bulk: For Megan’s lunches we always purchase her milk in bulk. The cartons of milk are shelf stable so the worry of milk going bad is not a concern. I … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Child For the First Day of School
By on August 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
As much as my children want to enjoy their last week and half before going back to school, school seems to be the number one thing on their mind. So, as long as it is on their mind I might as well talk “school” to them and start preparing them for the first day of school. The first day of school is when teachers normally introduce themselves to the students, as well as go over the rules and expectations for the year. I like to tell my children to make sure they pay attention to the … [Read more...]
Is There Any Place More Fun Than A Child’s Imagination?
By on August 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
My daughter turned 2 in April and it seems that since then she has undergone a huge growth spurt, and I don't just mean physically. In addition to height, speech, and expression her imagination has really taken off. Declaring statements such as "I'm not Maddilyn. I'm (fill in the blank with whatever is on her mind)" is just one of the things she has started doing. One of my favorite insights into her imagination is how she plays. I make playtime together an especially important part of our day … [Read more...]
