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How to Make Oral Care Fun for Everyone

May 16, 2017February 21, 2023 ellen 6 Comments Tips
How to Make Oral Care Fun with a TUNG Brush

Have you ever wondered how to make oral care fun for everyone? It can be a huge hassle to convince kids to pay attention to their oral care. They’d much rather just do a quick job and get back to playing video games. But, proper attention to oral care from a young age is an important […]

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How to Have a STEM Party for Your Kids

May 3, 2017July 16, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Tips
How to Have a STEM Party for Your Kids

Would you like to have a STEM party for your kids this year? First, what is STEM? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math and is one of the cornerstones of education. Don’t worry though, STEM learning can be loads of fun especially when you use a few of these cool science party games.  […]

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Seat Belt Safety Information From Diary of a Wimpy Kid

April 13, 2017December 29, 2017 ellen 4 Comments Tips
Seat Belt Safety Information From Diary of a Wimpy Kid

I have an important message today about seat belt safety information from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. As much as I love having fun with the kids, there are some serious things that need to be addressed as well. As parents, our children’s safety, whether it’s with their toys and games or something more serious, is our […]

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Tips for Throwing a Grammy Viewing Party

January 26, 2017May 17, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Tips
gold party favor bags near popcorn

Have you ever thought about throwing a Grammy viewing party? The Grammy’s are on February 12th. Check out these Grammy party ideas! Throwing a Grammy Viewing Party If you’re considering inviting over a few close friends for a party, now is the time to start planning. Snacks, decor, games. There is a lot to think […]

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Share Your Insurance Company Nightmare

January 13, 2017May 11, 2023 ellen 8 Comments Tips
Share Your Insurance Company Nightmare

Have you ever had an insurance company nightmare? A few years ago, we had massive flooding in our area which resulted in a flooded basement. We had no idea there was a problem until we noticed we had no hot water. We opened the door to our basement to check on the hot water heater […]

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Tips for Feeling Better When You’re Sick

December 29, 2016May 8, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Tips
Tips for Feeling Better When You're Sick

When I don’t feel well, I don’t want to do anything but sit on the couch and read or watch movies. Of course, I can’t just stop doing everything else. Meals still need to be made. Laundry still has to be done. There’s just to much work to be done for me to let being […]

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How to Find a Holiday Babysitter

December 14, 2016December 25, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
How to find a holiday babysitter

Even if you have a regular babysitter, chances are that they’ll be in high demand around the holidays. Check out these tips to find one. How to Find a Holiday Babysitter The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and, often, a bit of much-needed adult relaxation time. Finding a reliable babysitter during these […]

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Keep Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel

December 13, 2016June 26, 2024 ellen 2 Comments Tips
burglar trying to open a door

Check out these tips for keeping your home safe during holiday travel. Find out how to deter burglars while your home is empty. Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Travel Traveling for the holidays is something my family always looks forward to. There’s no better way to close out the year than by hitting the […]

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How to Set Your Child Up for Educational Success

October 23, 2016December 27, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips

In today’s world, the quality of the education receives plays a huge part in how successful your child will be in the future. Children who struggle with learning when they’re young generally have a more difficult time learning in the later grades. This can make it difficult to find a good job after high school […]

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Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

March 20, 2016July 9, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Tips
5 Important Soccer Tips for Moms of Young Kids

These important soccer tips for moms of young kids will help keep you sane during soccer season. We started my son in sports during his early elementary school years. We never pushed him into it. It was something that he was interested in from watching friends and hearing about it from books and TV. We […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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