Category Archives: Chores

Backwards Trick or Treating

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sunny
put a plastic trick or treat pumpkin on the kitchen shelf to gather lost and found items to be put away

If your little ones are like mine, Trick-or-Treating is too much fun for just one day. My four year old is so into it, that we don’t have to use candy. She likes it so much that she’ll do it … Continue reading →

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The Diary of a Young Girl, by Anne Frank

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sunny

Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I’ve never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I nor anyone else will be interested in … Continue reading →

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Little Chef Nights

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Janae

Have you ever worked hard on a meal only to find that when you bring it to the table, it’s welcomed with a chorus of “Gross!”, “Oooooh”, “I hate that!”. Your elation at finishing a meal and delivering it proudly … Continue reading →

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Lazy Parenting

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Heidi

I believe in lazy parenting. Lazy parenting can be a good thing I’m not talking about the “sit-in-the-couch-watching-TV-and-being-neglectful” parent, but I believe in not doing much for my kids that they can do for themselves. My dad and his brothers … Continue reading →

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Support a Budding Entrepreneur and Hold a Lemonade Stand!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Cheri

My oldest has suddenly gotten interested in money, earning money, and (especially) spending money. While she doesn’t get the concept of SAVING money (we’re working on that) and she doesn’t exactly spend her money on the best stuff (mainly just … Continue reading →

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Chore Wheels

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Cheri

When we were growing up, our mom had a chore chart taped to the inside of the cupboard door. Our typical daily chores were: Set the table, Clear the table, Unload the dishwasher, Load the dishwasher, Sweep the floor. Our … Continue reading →

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Making Cleaning Fun(ner)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Kerri

13 ideas to get the cleaning done, and in a fun way. Continue reading →

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Solving the Under-bed Dilemma

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Janae

I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … Continue reading →

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Discipline on a Dime

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Heidi

Something happens when a child learns to speak: their ears shut down.  Unless, of course, you’re offering them candy or a chance to see a movie or something of desire.  But remind them of a responsibility and forget it, they … Continue reading →

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