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Category: Family

  • 80 Non-Toy Gift Ideas

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    I recently wrote about my concern with the amount of “things” and “stuff” our kids have and receive on a yearly basis (you can read the post HERE). If you are feeling like me, pull yourself and your kids out of the uninspiring and expensive cycle of consumer flurry this holiday season, by trying one… Read more

  • Embracing Non-Toy Holiday and Birthday Gifts

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    Being a mom can sometimes be challenging, especially when it comes to gift giving. If your kids are anything like mine, they receive a good deal of gifts on their birthdays, holidays, or just-because from grandparents, aunts and uncles, and other relatives that may live near or far. Gift giving has become more of a… Read more

  • Restore Yourself in Nature

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    Have you ever noticed some people just seem to glide through life easier than others? If you are anything like me, you may be on a thin line between happiness and insanity. Being a mother, wife, writer, and volunteer can have many challenges. Your life may be just as challenging or even more challenging. Read more

  • #BreastCancerAwareness-Women’s Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age

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    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! But it is also a good time to have annual screenings for other types of cancers.   Read more

  • How To Get Kids to Fall In Love With Outdoor Activites

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    With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can be a cause of unease and worry. Most of these indoor activities require very little physical activity adding to the… Read more

  • Toddler Activities: Simple and Low-Cost Family Fun Ideas

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    Have you ever bought your toddler a new toy, only to realize that she would rather play with the box it came in? Toddlers have a great capability to enjoy the simple things in life and build imaginary worlds. At this enchanting age, practically everything is pristine, and we can rest knowing that our connection… Read more

  • 6 Surprisingly Effective Screen Time Tips for Kids

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    There is no doubt that we live in a technological age. If you look at the amount of time your children spend in front of the television, computer, video games, or smartphones, you’d be surprised by exactly how much “Screen Time” they actually consume. Research by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation shows kids ages 8–18… Read more

  • Adult Coloring: 10 Amazing Benefits

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    Yesterday, on the way to meet up with a new friend, I stopped by the big bookstore in town to pick up a book I had placed on hold. I told my daughter that I sometimes dislike going into big bookstores, not because they did not have great books but because they did. The entrance/foyer… Read more

  • The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist

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    Having a baby? Congratulations! As your delivery date approaches, you should begin planning your postpartum hospital stay. One of the most important things to consider when planning your stay is your hospital bag. Prepared and pack your bags early so you’ll be ready when your bundle of joy arrives. Read on for our pregnancy hospital bag checklist to… Read more

  • Toddler Temper Tantrums: 5 Tips to Avoid Meltdowns

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    Yesterday, after a fun yet long day of hiking and beach playing, my toddler lost it. I mean really lost it. You know what I mean, one minute he’s calm and quiet and the next he’s screaming and crying at the top of his lungs for 45 minutes straight–a full-fledged temper tantrum. My nerves were… Read more