Category: Home and Family
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What’s your best advice for a pregnant, first-time mom?
When you look like this: people have a lot of advice for you. (And yes, by the way, that is me, very pregnant, as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding a few years ago. My husband suggested we make curtains from the dress because there was so much fabric. Nice.) This weekend someone asked me…
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Fall pumpkin shaving cream art
Looking for a messy fun fall art projects for your young children? Naturally Educational has a simple shaving cream pumpkin craft idea for you, complete with the educational aspects spelled out. Click over and get ready for some fun! Do your kids love shaving cream art? My daughter sure does! What do your kids like…
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Easy, inexpensive recycled party favor
Looking for a super easy, inexpensive party favor to pass out at your next birthday party? This one really is easy, cheap and will still make the kids smile: Here’s how you can make these yourself. 1. Collect as many toilet paper rolls as you have guests. Or use paper towel rolls and cut to…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Taking out rubber band ponytail holders
Do you have a tough time getting rubber band ponytail holders out of your little girl’s (or your own) hair without pulling? Here’s how you can take out those tiny rubber bands simply and easily… and without tears: Slide the end of the last tooth of your comb into the rubber band. Hold the ponytail…
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Advice for chaos and ‘those’ mom moments
Last week I was in a grump slump and Wendy, a MomsToolbox reader, sent some advice and a perspective on parenting little ones. I thought you might benefit from it, too.. All moms have our stories that we laugh about now, even though they didn’t seem quite so funny at the time. My advice for…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: My ‘don’t forget’ bag
Do you have a summer trip still in store? My “Don’t forget to pack” bag is one way I make sure not to leave anything behind. Click over to my travel site, MomsTravelTales, and see if it might help you, too. Do you have a Super Quick Mom Tip for me to share? If so,…
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Super Quick Mom tip: Mom, I’m Bored!
A few summers ago I posted on making a Boredom Blaster Jar and listed 82 activities we have in our jar to inspire moms and kids to make their own jars at home. This summer, my sister-in-law, aka the Happy Housewife, makes it even easier for your to blast away boredom with FREE downloadable printable…
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Building Children’s Faith Through Traditions
Growing up, we didn’t have much spiritual tradition in my family. We went to church here and there and I was reminded to pray here and there, and we said a blessing before dinner here and there, but that was really it. I remember one babysitter, I think his name was Darren, who prayed with…
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What do you do with YOUR 168 hours?
I have struggled with time management for as long as I can remember. I’ve always wanted to do much more than I could and I’ve always been a super-duper procrastinator on the things I don’t want to do. And my husband isn’t shy at reminding me that I’m terrible at judging how long it takes…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Super cheap, crafty fun
I happened upon this post and knew I had to share it with you! Jen of Beauty and Bedlam always has brilliant, practical ideas and this one is perfect for keeping those crafty kids entertained and wowed. Plus I love how Jen also uses this super-frugal craft supply to make her kids feel special on…
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FREE Lego MiniBuild event and download
Love Lego bricks… or know someone who does? Click on over to my travel site, MomsTravelTales to find the link for the FREE Lego Mini Build for June. You might consider downloading the instructions and sliding them into a zip bag with the appropriate bricks to blast away boredom when it strikes. Have fun!
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Super Quick Mom Tip: What to do when you’re about to lose it
How’s all that summer fun treating you? Are you having a laugh a minute, making the best summer memories ever? Or have you had a few moments when you were about to lose your cool? Kimarie’s husband shared a great tip with her on what to do when things just aren’t going the way you…
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The Great Playground Challenge
I had so much fun compiling my list of free Summer activities for kids in Houston, that I started thinking of even more free summer fun. This might might be obvious, but there are a LOT of fantastic playgrounds and parks very near where I live… and so often I overlook them. I asked my…
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Super Quick Mom Tip: Getting Gum Out
Ahhh… the relaxing days of summer are upon us. Until your sweet angel gets some gum stuck on his shirt or, worse yet, yours! Yikes! Fortunately, Linda has a plan to get the gum out. And your child can do it himself. Hmmmm. a teachable moment and gum removal?! Brilliant! Head on over to Linda’s…
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Make it a GREAT summer!
Friday marks the last day of school for my children and I am really looking forward to spending more relaxed time with them over the next few months. I will admit that, a few years back, I looked at summer with a bit of fear in my heart as I wondered what in the world…