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Surviving Your Kid’s Spring Break

Not your little guy’s break from school, your older one. You know, the one who begged you to let him head down to Cabo with a bunch of friends for spring break, and now you are sitting at home praying that the next call you get isn’t from a Mexican prison. Keeping children safe is the utmost priority for most parents, but you can’t expect your college-age kid to want to spend every school break at home so you can monitor his every move. Sure, viewing Facebook photos of your son at the bottom of a beer bong and your … Continue reading →

Finding Things To Do

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Ivy is spending the weekend with me. It’s been a while since Hailey was three but I still remember some of the fun stuff to do for little ones. We went downtown to the Children’s Museum and to play in the fountains at the mall. They were having a children’s street fair so there was a ton to do. It made me remember trying to find things for Hailey to do that were free, or very inexpensive. When I was first divorced money was really tight but I didn’t want Hailey to miss out on all the fun so I … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Soil Moist in the Heat

Ok, confession time: right now, my soil is damper than damp. This is because it has been raining consistently in my particular area for the last 6 months or more. Probably more. However, even if you live in a temperate rainforest like I do, at some point the ground gets dry. Usually this happens in the middle of a summer drought. So what can you do to keep the moisture in the garden at the peak of the growing season? Use plants that love dry areas. Look to native plants to see whether you would like to use any of … Continue reading →

How to Have Fun at Your Own Party

Party planning is no picnic. What’s more, once the party gets started, many hosts find that they are too busy refilling snack bowls, pouring drinks, and ensuring that guests are having a good time, that they barely get the chance to partake in the festivities. When hosting a summer shindig or a gathering at any point during the year, it is important to remember that you are a guest too. When planning a party, take time to figure out how you can mingle and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If friends are willing, ask them for help. Most pals … Continue reading →

Can You Afford to Travel this Summer?

According to AAA, May is the month when most families finalize their summer travel plans. It is also the time of year when most summer camps and other activities for kids close registration, so parents know exactly what their calendars look like until the new school year starts. With the economy still in disarray, many clans may be hesitant to book trips outside of their particular region. Flying is no picnic when you have young children and the cost of multiple flights can really add up. The same goes for long road trips that involve frequent hotel stays and even … Continue reading →

What to Do With A Baby On A Wet, Cold Day

It’s definitely looking like November out there to me. Those of us who live in northern climates are descending into the depths of damp, cold winter. Here it’s more damp than cold, but it looks like night out there and it’s only quarter to two. We went out for a walk this morning, but we’re playing indoors this afternoon. If it’s your first year with a new baby, what can you do to keep life interesting when you’re stuck indoors? Do crafts. Yes, I know that your baby is really small. However, she’s still learning from whatever is around her. … Continue reading →

Are Your Kids Afraid of Fireworks?

How many of you plan to pack up the kids and head out to your city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show tonight? If you have a young child like mine, you might be considering an alternative plan. When my daughter was a toddler we did the whole Independence Day celebration u-rah-rah complete with a picnic at the local park, sparklers and patriotic attire. If you live in a small community, then you know prime fireworks seats go fast. Fast, as in, if you don’t have your spot secured with police tape (or barbed wire), blankets and coolers, at least … Continue reading →

Tips For Stress Free Entertaining for You and Your Spouse

Do you consider your spouse when entertaining, when deciding what to do or who you will invite over for a meal? Do you consider their likes and dilikes. Here are some helpful tips to make entertaining an enjoyable experience for you and your spouse. 1. Don’t overextend yourself or your spouse. Is your spouse one who likes big dinner parties with lots of guests and an elaborate meal? If he is not, I’d suggest you consider something simpler, like a barbecue or a casual meal or a sit down dinner with only a few guests. Mick knows for example that … Continue reading →

Things Homeschoolers can do in September

September is a great time to go to the beach as it is not too cold to enjoy the water, but the crowds are gone. Children collect shells and where they came from. They can lean about the tide, they can also learn about beach and water safety. Learn about labor day. For many kids labor day is just a day off of school, or a signal that school is about to start. Homeschoolers should understand that it was founded to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American Workers. Teach them what that means as well as how the … Continue reading →

You Never Know What Can Happen

For all the encouragement I give all of you home business owners to budget, schedule and plan, I think it is also important that I share that the reality is, we never know what will happen in our home businesses. We can prepare, we can plot, and we can do everything in our power to steer and guide our businesses operations, but in the end we all have no idea what is really and truly going to happen. I am often amazed at how much unpredictability there really is in my little home business. I really do have a simple … Continue reading →