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Teaching Kids to Sew

My son is in cub scouts. He is working through the Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook to earn Tiger Track beads for various electives. These electives range from making cards for sick people to playing a board game with your family to teaching a song to someone and even sewing on a button. I never [...]

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Valentine’s Day Games

Holidays are fun times to play games with our kids. Some parents feel like they don’t have the imagination or time to come up with special games.  If that’s you, I’m coming to your rescue!  :)  Whether you are planning the games for a school Valentine’s Day party like I was, or just want some [...]

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3 Kings Day 2012 is January 6th. Do you Celebrate it?

If you are scratching your head wondering what Three Kings Day is, you’re not alone. Most people haven’t heard of it.  You may be more familiar with Epiphany. Whatever you call it, it’s a celebration that marks the arrival of the Three Kings/Three Wise Men at baby Jesus’ side. In order to honor and worship [...]

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Shop Your Favorite Retailers Online and Earn Money For Schools with Box Tops for Education Marketplace

I do A LOT of my Christmas shopping online. With great deals, and free shipping right to my door from so many retailers, it’s a no brainer. Another no-brainer for internet shoppers is to earn money for our kid’s schools via the Box Tops for Education Marketplace website.  With over 150 big-name retailers on board, [...]

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A Great Family Gift Idea: The Epson Moviemate 62 Projector – A Portable, Affordable Home Theater

Not to be stereotypical, but when it comes to men and their televisions, bigger is definitely better!   Am I right, or am I right?  So was the case with our family’s search for a better way to watch movies, sporting events, and tv about 5 years ago.  My husband wanted a large screen tv in [...]

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Elizabeth Won a Trophy at a Halloween Costume Contest

What are mommy blogs for if not to brag about your kids? My sweet Elizabeth won her first trophy tonight at our city’s costume contest. She was Jesse from the Toy Story movie. Isn’t she a doll baby?! We were about 1/2 done with the city’s trick or treating. Elijah left his wings and mask [...]

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Best Low Fat Mexican Chicken Chowder Crockpot Recipe

For me, fall equals comfort food like soups and stews.  They’re warm, satisfying, and EASY!  I love to make these meals in my crock pot (snobby foodies, laugh all you want!).  How can you go wrong with a meal that basically cooks itself all day and fills up your kitchen with yummy aromas?!  This recipe is [...]

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Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer With Simple Lifestyle Changes

Hopefully, you are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  But did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the USA, and the second leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer?  Many companies are doing their part to spread the word about ways to reduce your risk of getting [...]

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Who’s Your Bosom Buddy?

Each October, we mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Non-Profits, Corporations, and even the NFL are wearing pink, making donations, and doing their part to raise awareness about the disease.  We need to do our part as individuals too, and take responsibility for our individual health.  But sometimes, its easy to put things like mammograms [...]

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Easy, Delicious Pumpkin Spice Muffin Recipe

These yummy Pumpkin Muffins are one of our favorite fall treats.  Kids love to help with this simple recipe, too.  I love that it requires just one bowl and only a few minutes of time to make a healthy breakfast or after school treat.  Pumpkin Spice Muffins (Makes 12) Pumpkin Spice Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ [...]

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Are Someone Else’s Prescription Drugs in Your Tap Water?

Studies show that many drinking water supplies across our nation are tainted with traces of prescription drugs like heart medications, hormones, and mood stabilizers.    How is this happening, you ask?  Let me answer you with a question…How do you dispose of unused or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications in your household?  Most of us either throw them in [...]

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AkronOhioMoms.com Featured on Channel 5 News

It’s back to school time, and that means budget stress for lots of families as they buy all the school clothes and supplies that their kids need.  Did you know that Northeastern Ohio has LOTS of great Children’s Resale and Consignment stores?  Yep, gently used, brand name clothes like Gymboree, Nike, Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, [...]

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Back to School on a Budget – The Best List of Akron & Cleveland Resale Stores You’ll Find!

It’s hard to believe, but the Back to School push is on!  Most local schools start in the next couple of weeks.  Check out our awesome list of Consignment and Resale Stores in your area before you panic while calculating how much it’s going to cost to outfit your kids for school!   Below are consignment stores in Akron and Summit [...]

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Six Ways to Break Out of a Fitness Plateau

I’m pretty sure we can all identify with starting a new healthy eating plan or new exercise routine, and getting to a certain point where the novelty wears off, and one starts falling flat.  Our guest bloggers, Brant Secunda and Mark Allen, co-authors of Fit Soul, Fit Body, have some great ideas on how to [...]

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Akron Ohio Moms.com Hits the Channel 5 Airways Again!

A couple weeks ago, Cindy had the great opportunity to appear on Channel 5 News in an interview with Consumer Reporter, Jenn Strathmann.  Now it was my (and my girls’) turn!  On Friday, when the spot aired, my girls were jumping out of their skin with excitement.  I, on the other hand, was a little [...]