Category Archives: The Moms

Bedtime Math

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sunny
Bedtime Math

I am a firm believer in reading, and a bedtime story is one of the highlights of the day. Lately we’ve been introduced to a website called Bedtime Math that has added a new delight to bedtime.  We signed up … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for a Guilt-free Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Kerri

5 Tips to a having a GREAT and Guilt-Free Mother’s Day. Continue reading →

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Teenagers and Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sunny

Ideas of how to celebrate Mother’s Day with teenagers. Continue reading →

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How To: Kick the Pacifier Habit

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Cheri

Do you have a baby that needs to stop using a pacifier? Here are some tips and tricks to help make it a smooth transition from plugged to unplugged. Continue reading →

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Tip to a Weed Free Lawn

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Kerri

Want a weed-free lawn? Use this tip to rid your grass of dandelions WHILE bonding with your kids. Continue reading →

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A Perfect Mother’s Day Craft

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Kerri

Need an idea for a Mother’s Day Craft? For you and your children, playgroup, or gift? Here’s a reminder of the Mother’s Day Poem that was posted before. It’s SO cute! Create the poem yourself in Word, print, add your … Continue reading →

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I need some advice on frugal family international travel

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Sunny
Do you have international travel advice for a family?

My husband and I are finally realizing a long time dream! Both of us spent some time living out of the country before we were married and found it extremely beneficial. We wanted our children to have some of those … Continue reading →

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Awesome No-Bake Granola Bars

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Cheri

source: Lauren’s Latest Hold on to your boots, you’re about to be blown away! I came across the most amazing recipe for granola bars that I have ever tried. I love granola bars, but I don’t love the ingredients of … Continue reading →

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International Adoption
and the movie “Stuck”

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Sunny
See the movie "Stuck" about the current state of international adoption and sign the petition.

photo by Je.T.’s photostream used under Creative Commons license My brother and sister-in-law are moving to Hong Kong next month and plan to adopt a daughter from China or Hong Kong. Since the implementation of The Hague Convention on Protection … Continue reading →

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Book recommendation
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Sunny
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Recently my book group read Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, and I was inspired to work hard and be better. The autobiography (well, he had help from Cecil Murphey, but I don’t know if that makes it a biography … Continue reading →

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