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

June 11, 2019November 7, 2023 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? How to Help Your Child Love Math Neither of my children really enjoyed math, and since I didn’t enjoy it as a child either, it wasn’t much of […]

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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

December 15, 2018November 22, 2021 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 20, 2023 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

October 8, 2018September 23, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
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Are you wondering how to reduce food waste due to picky eaters? Check out these tips parents can use to make mealtime easier.  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 […]

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How to Create the Perfect Playroom for Your Child

September 27, 2018April 23, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
How to Create the Perfect Playroom for Your Child

Have you wondered how to create the perfect playroom? Are you looking for ways to breathe new life in your kids’ playroom? Look no further than this blog post. We all want our children to have a fun, inspiring place to play. How to Create the Perfect Playroom for Your Child It’s jam-packed with ideas […]

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Home Improvement Options to Make Your Home Safer

September 26, 2018 ellen Tips
Home Improvement Options to Make Your Home Safer

Are you wondering how to make your home safer? With the holidays right around the corner, many people have begun to think about home security. A few years ago, there was a rash of home break-ins right around Christmas time. People targeted homes in well-off areas and stole high-end gifts intended for Christmas. Make Your […]

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How to Create a Back Yard You and Your Kids Will Love

September 25, 2018 ellen Tips
How to Create a Back Yard You and Your Kids Will Love

Living in rural Vermont, we’ve worked hard to create a back yard that we can really enjoy. Are you looking for a few ways to spruce up your garden? We have you covered. How to Create a Back Yard You and Your Kids Will Love Use a few of the ideas in this blog post […]

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