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We’ve all been there – overbooking events and activities! Mom Central CEO, Stacy DeBroff shares her Summer survival guide for families to help them stay on top of important events and avoid “sticky situations” this spring season: Organizing the calendars and not just closets Everyone automatically thinks of closets when they think of spring cleaning, [...]
Each April, in light of Stress Awareness month, experts on the topic offer information intended to make us smarter and better armed against stress. Some of today’s leading authorities on stress believe this modern-day pandemic has become so pervasive that we’ve simply adapted to this unhealthy condition. Stress ages us, it creates mental and emotional [...]
Many people are surprised to learn that elementary aged children can suffer from some of the same mental health conditions as adults. Anxiety disorders, in particular, are likely to affect children under the age of 18. Some anxiety disorders which are most commonly found in children are social anxiety disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and generalized [...]
Replacing reading with cartoons is a very bold move. Cartoons are widely frowned upon by parents because they believe their kids are having too much fun time. On the other hand reading is an activity most parents try and encourage. However, these two concepts have become almost a stereotype. That is not to say that [...]
Do Your Pre-Travel Homework: It’s important to always do some pre-planning and preparation. If you can take some healthy food with you — fruits, cut-up veggies, plain instant oatmeal packets, etc. — this will save you from having to scrounge around for snacks. (You don’t want those hotel room refrigerators full of calorie-dense items like [...]
There are numerous ways to monetize a blog. You can put ads on it, promote affiliate offers, sell your own items or accept donations from your readers. If you want to take donations or sell products, you will need to set up a payment processing solution that will allow you to receive payments on your [...]
Dr. Robert Oexman is a sleep expert of the Dr. Robert Oexman of the Sleep to Live Institute. He is offering parents 6 tips on how to get kids to sleep. The quantity and quality of sleep kids get directly reflect on grades, memory, energy, and overall health. Get electronics out of the bedroom at [...]
Take these steps this Spring to have a successful vegetable garden this Summer. 1. Know Your Region The success of a vegetable garden depends largely on where you live. Location affects rainfall, sunlight, temperature, growing season and the type of soil you have. Before starting a garden, get to know how Mother Nature works in [...]
Off the track, my name is Misty Smith, wife, mother of 2, and I work as a Medical Assistant for the last 12 years. With Rubber City Rollergirls, I’m Miss D KrippleHer #3022! Join me behind the scenes to learn what the Rubber City Rollergirls are all about! Who are the Rubber City Rollergirls The Rubber [...]
HeartMath, widely recognized for its science-based solutions for stress and performance, sheds light on how stress can negatively affect your heart health and provides solutions for de-stressing this Heart Month. February is Heart Month and, in addition to the hearts, flowers and cards you’ve seen on display for Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to see many [...]
If your home is a small, one-storey house or a little, one bedroom apartment, you need to be really clever in terms of how you store your personal possessions. Because of the fact that you have just a little spare space for storing purposes you have to make some good consideration in order to take [...]
It feels like it has been a long journey to “Become Myself.” Growing up, I watched my mother try diet after diet. Healthy and controlled eating was not taught or learned. I learned overindulgence and a sedentary lifestyle. I was a petite girl—a late bloomer. So eating anything and everything was not really a problem. [...]
Putting the Heart in Valentine’s Day – Teach children about compassion this month for lessons that last a lifetime. By Chrysti Carol Propes Kids and adults alike look forward to Valentine’s Day for the chocolates and cards. The holiday can be about much more than candy, though. It’s also an opportunity to talk with children [...]
Last week was a whirlwind with Christmas gatherings, parties, and having kids home on Christmas break. It is my favorite time during the school year because my kiddos are home with me. After all of the toys have finally been opened and played with, there will be plenty of down-time. There is only so [...]
Simplify your Christmas to-do list with these helpful tips. By Corey Whelan, Care.com Contributor You know what they say: If you want something done, give it to a busy person. This is especially true around the holidays. Some people just seem to have a knack for staying organized and calm, while juggling 20 things. How [...]
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My name is Cindy, I am an active stay-at-home mom of two kids ages 6 & 8. I am the lead author and developer of this blog. I married my husband Matt in 1998, after dating 4 years through college. My role in our family takes many forms: … [Read More...]
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May 15, 2013