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And Now a Word From…A Life Coach
We all get so wrapped up in our kids that sometimes we forget our spouse or partner. Your relationship with your mate is the foundation of your family, and it deserves the same time and attention as your relationship with your kids. Easier said than done sometimes though, right? Life coach Meg has 3 easy tips for keeping…
05/14
2013
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Preparing for a Vacation Without the Kids
One day to Grown-Up Vacation and counting!
My dad and stepmother will be staying at our house with the kids and pets while RealDad and I away. There is a ton of prep that goes into preparing for a vacation without the kids. It’s work getting everything set for the grandparents so they can take over our daily routine in…
04/19
2013
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For Earth Day: 5 Ways to Make Your Baby Green RIGHT NOW
*I apologize in advance if you’re disappointed that my list does not include a formula or recipe for dyeing your baby green.*
Being green is something that many people think about and strive for, but it’s also something that has a reputation for being a huge pain in the ass. Especially when it comes to babies. Being green and having…
04/15
2013
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Sibling Gift Guidelines for New Baby’s Siblings
There is no doubt that a baby is a huge gift for a family. Unless, of course, you’re that baby’s sibling. Then you might beg to differ.
While a baby might be a big present to mom and dad, a REAL gift seems to be required for the baby’s siblings. Buying “sibling gifts” for the siblings of a new baby…
04/03
2013
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Don’t Just Be Positive, Be Constructive
There was an article on Babble the other day entitled Using Positive Statements to Help Toddlers Obey. The gist of it was that you should use (you guessed it) “positive” statements to instruct your toddler instead of “negative” statements. Eg, say “Stay in your seat,” instead of “Don’t stand up,” or, “Put your hands at your sides,” instead of,…
04/02
2013
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No Cook, No Bath Tuesday Addenda
I’ve been doing No Cook, No Bath Tuesdays for awhile now, and I have to say, I love it. When I can pull it off 100%. It makes a big difference in my happiness on Tuesdays. But after almost 6 months of doing it, two very important addenda needed to be added because I noticed there were still plenty…
04/01
2013
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Spring Cleaning Resolutions
Happy April! Whenever the weather starts warming up, I feel like I emerge from a hibernation I didn’t even realize I was in. I get very lazy and slow in the winter, and the spring weather revives me. The first thing I want to do with my new-found energy: clean up my messy freakin’ house.
RealDad and I always feel…
05/17
2013
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