Fast Fixes for Mom Mistakes

Fast Fixes for Mom Mistakes

Moms / Mom Tips

No one is perfect, and that fact becomes even more obvious when you become a parent. It’s tough not to hold yourself up to traditional mom role models, like June Cleaver, but even June Cleaver wasn’t that perfect. She just didn’t have “experts” like Dr. Phil and Oprah telling her…

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Back-up The Bus: Preventing Child Backovers

Back-up The Bus: Preventing Child Backovers

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about back over injuries. According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, at least one child a week dies as a result of being accidentally backed over by a family vehicle. Even more tragic is that it’s often a family member who is…

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Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Moms / Mom Tips

If you can’t stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there’s so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the…

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What’s Hiding in Your Kid’s Food?

What’s Hiding in Your Kid’s Food?

Moms / Mom Tips

Are your kids getting more than the vitamins and minerals they need in their food? Likely so, if they eat a lot of processed, packaged food. Some of the most common food additives can have some pretty unsavory side effects, so it’s a good idea to check labels before buying…

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Baby Food: Think Outside the Jar

Baby Food: Think Outside the Jar

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Buying those little jars of food at the grocery store may seem like a rite of passage as your baby grows, but it doesn’t have to be. You can save money and be sure of the nutrients your baby is getting by making your own baby food at home. Even…

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Rainy-Day Fitness Fun

Rainy-Day Fitness Fun

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Cooped-up kids who can’t go outside on a stormy day can make for a miserable time. But they don’t have to. Help them burn that pent-up energy in productive ways, instead of lying around watching TV or playing video games. Rainy days are a perfect time to focus on fitness;…

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Last-Minute Costumes That Won’t Cost a Fortune

Last-Minute Costumes That Won’t Cost a Fortune

Moms / Mom Tips

There are those people who have their kids’ Halloween costumes planned out months in advance, and then there are those who wait until the very last minute. If you’re still searching for a costume this close to the Halloween, you probably fall into the latter category. The good news is…

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3 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

3 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Moms / Mom Tips

Look at just about any Christmas tree, and the most eye-catching ornaments are usually the ones made from scratch. You don’t have to spend a fortune on those store-bought ornaments to make your tree stand out. In fact, you can create some awesome ornaments from scratch right in the comfort…

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Make Learning About Money Child’s Play

Make Learning About Money Child’s Play

Moms / Mom Tips

Do your kids know the value of a dollar? In an age when parents whip out the plastic to pay for things, or the ATM seemingly spits money into your lap with no repercussions, it’s hard to teach kids about managing money. But in today’s economic times, it’s important, and…

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