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Ways Kids Can Go Green Today to Help Conserve

July 22, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
6 Easy Ways Kids Can Go Green Today

Here are a few ways kids can go green and do their part to help global warming and climate change. As parents, we understand that this is a complicated subject with a few clear and simple answers. So, kids can do their part to help and start making more eco-friendly changes in their own personal […]

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How to Engage Your Young Reader

July 5, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
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Summer slide is a real thing. How do you engage your young reader over the summer? Do your kids love to read and continue on their own even when not in school? My daughter loves to read. She will eagerly read all the time, even during summer vacation. My son, on the other hand, isn’t […]

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Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth and Printable Reward Chart

June 23, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth and Printable Reward Chart

Teaching kids to brush their teeth can be a challenge, especially when they’re young. Either they rush through it or they don’t use the brush well enough to reach all of the spots they need to. How can you help them so that their oral health doesn’t suffer?  Teaching Kids to Brush Their Teeth You […]

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How to Help Your Child Love Math (When You Don’t)

June 11, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
How to Help Your Child Love Math (When You Don't)

Have you ever wondered how to help your child love math? Do they put their math homework off until last and then rush through it to finish? Neither of my children really enjoyed math, and since I didn’t enjoy it as a child either, it wasn’t much of a surprise. However, it is possible for […]

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Cycling Hydration for Your Next Family Bike Trip

April 24, 2019May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Cycling Hydration for Your Next Family Bike Trip

Check out these cycling hydration tips before you head out on your next bike trip. So, now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to take a bike ride as a family. You know you should make sure your bike is in great condition. But, what about your body? Cycling Hydration Staying […]

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Scam Alert: Looking for This Season’s Hot Toy?

December 19, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Scam Alert: Looking for This Season’s Hot Toy?

Every year, there’s always one “must-have” toy on most kids’ holiday wish list. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. This year’s hot pick is the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls and dollhouse. Check out this scam alert and how to stay avoid scams. Scam Alert: Looking for This Season’s Hot Toy? […]

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Christmas Fun Activities for the Family in 5-Minutes

December 15, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Christmas Fun Activities for the Family in 5-Minutes

Christmas is a super busy time of year for most people. With the extra shopping, baking, entertaining and family obligations, it can be tough to find extra time in our day. Here are a few Christmas fun activities your family can enjoy in only 5 minutes. Christmas Fun Activities We don’t have a lot of […]

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Time Saving Tips for Working Moms of Babies

November 1, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Time Saving Tips for Working Moms of Babies

Check out these time saving tips for working moms of babies and infants. When my daughter was born, I worked full time out of the home. And, I constantly struggled with getting everything done that I wanted to in the time I had available. Time Saving Tips for Working Moms When I was home, I […]

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Things You Didn’t Know About Surrogacy and Egg Donation

October 11, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Things You Didn’t Know About Surrogacy and Egg Do

Being a parent is one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced but it’s not possible for everyone. If you’ve ever wondered about surrogacy and egg donation, I’m sharing a guest post today that may answer a few questions. Surrogacy and Egg Donation If you’re reading this than you might be having some […]

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Tips to Help Parents Reduce Food Waste Due to Picky Eaters

October 8, 2018May 23, 2020 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Tips to Help Parents Reduce Food Waste Due to Picky Eaters

Are you wondering how to reduce food waste due to picky eaters? When it comes to teaching children to eat a healthy diet, patience is necessary. Kids may love a food one day and hate it the next. Some foods may need to be presented 15-20 times before a child takes a liking to it. […]

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Ellen is a busy Vermont mom of a 22-year-old son and 27 year old daughter. She owns 5 blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes you should never be too busy to have fun. Email info@in-our-spare-time.com
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