13 Tips for Coping with Holiday Hangovers

13 Tips for Coping with Holiday Hangovers

Moms / Mom Tips

New year, same old dilemma — how do you stave off those horrid hangovers after the biggest party night of the year? While the only tried-and-true way to ward off is abstinence of alcoholic beverages, there are some steps you can take that may lessen the blow. Of course, there’s…

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The Kids and the Furry: Time for a Pet?

The Kids and the Furry: Time for a Pet?

Moms / Mom Tips

If your family doesn’t already have a furry friend – or your kids don’t get along with the pet – then the time may come when they start begging for a cat, dog, snake…who knows? Be prepared to field their requests by assessing first whether or not your family is…

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8 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

8 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet some people can’t help but get down in the dumps around the holidays. It’s ironic that although the season is supposed to be chock-full of cheer, it’s often just the opposite. According to the National Mental Health Association, there are many…

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Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

Stretch Outgrown Clothes Another Season

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s great to see your kids growing up healthy and strong, but those growth spurts can take a toll on your wallet and their closets after awhile. Each time a season begins, do you find yourself having to discard or give away all the clothes your child has outgrown? If…

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Video Games: What the ESRB Rating Means

Video Games: What the ESRB Rating Means

Moms / Mom Tips

When you’re shopping for video games, you might wonder what those little monogram squares are on the front of the game case. Well, just like the Motion Pictures Association of America, which assigns ratings to movies based on their content, there is an organization that does the same thing for…

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Teaching Kids to Love Reading

Teaching Kids to Love Reading

Moms / Mom Tips

During the summer, the familiar refrain of “I’m bored!” might waft through the house every so often, especially when it’s too hot or rainy to go outside. But aside from catering to your child’s every whim and becoming his or her entertainer, what can you do to help them keep…

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Crafts for Kids to Make for Father’s Day

Crafts for Kids to Make for Father’s Day

Moms / Activities

Really young children just don’t understand the concept of giving on particular holidays. Buying dad a tie or a coffee mug just doesn’t mean much to them. Young kids love to make things, though, so here are some common crafts that kids make for Father’s Day that you could try….

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Time Management Tips for Working Moms

Time Management Tips for Working Moms

Moms / Mom Time

When you walk in the door, you see a stack of papers floating around your desk, and when you go home, just as at the office, you can’t find those important papers you need so desperately to stay out of trouble or make an excuse. When you come home at…

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Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer

Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad’s purse. Although summer jobs were a…

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