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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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How to Tell if Your Children Need Glasses

September 24, 2018 ellen Tips
How to Tell if Your Children Need Glasses

It can be difficult to tell if children need glasses without an eye exam. I started wearing glasses when I was four years old. And, I wore them off and one for most of my life until high school. For several years, I didn’t need glasses at all. And, then as I got older I […]

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How to Child Proof Your Plumbing With These Steps

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 ellen Tips
How to Child Proof Your Plumbing With These Steps

Have you ever wondered how to child proof your plumbing? There are so many things that we need to look into as a parent. Being a parent may be challenging at times, but creating a safe home for your children doesn’t have to be. How to Child Proof Your Plumbing You can use the tips […]

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How to Clean Carpet Stains Young Kids Create

September 22, 2018March 24, 2020 ellen Tips
How to Clean Carpet Stains Young Kids Create

Are you wondering how to clean carpet stains? As a busy mom or dad, you probably come home to a stained carpet more often than not. When you have young kids in the house, it’s just par for the course. The good news is your carpets don’t have to look like a trainwreck any longer. […]

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Moving from Crib to Bed: What You Need to Know

September 11, 2018April 24, 2019 ellen Tips
Moving from Crib to Bed: What You Need to Know

What you ever wondered about moving your child from crib to bed? What’s the right age? When should you do it? How should you discuss it with your child? There are a lot of things that you should consider when making this decision. And, how you approach it can have an impact on how smoothly […]

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Bonding as a Family With Kids Woodworking Projects

August 29, 2018 ellen Tips
Bonding as a Family With Kids Woodworking Projects

It’s always rewarding to find projects the whole family can enjoy together and bond over. As a family, we have gone geocaching, done arts and crafts, and have gone on hikes together. If you’re looking for a great family bonding activity, consider kids woodworking projects that you can all create together. Kids Woodworking Projects I’ve worked […]

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9 Back-To-School Tips For Your STEMists

August 20, 2018November 11, 2022 ellen Tips
Back to school tips for your STEMist

Have your kids started back to school yet? We’ll be starting in another week here in Vermont. The end of summer break can cause back-to-school madness in many families. Here are a few back-to-school tips I hope you’ll find helpful. Parents struggle with changes in their schedules, managing transportation, juggling before- and after-school activities, packing […]

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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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