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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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How to Prepare Your Child for Basic Swimming Lessons

July 31, 2018 ellen Tips
How to Prepare Your Child for Basic Swimming Lessons

If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in swim classes, you might be wondering what the best way is to prepare them for basic swimming lessons. I’ll let you in on a secret. I didn’t learn to swim until I was almost 13. I was scared once when younger and it just made me afraid […]

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School Picture Outfit Ideas for Elementary School

July 27, 2018September 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips
School picture outfit ideas for elementary school

Do you have your school picture outfit ideas planned out for months before the date? Or, are you like me and forget until the very last minute? I swear, I always planned on sending the kids to school on picture day wearing something stylish and presentable. But, something always came up at the last minute […]

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Inflatable Air Track Tumbling Tips

July 24, 2018September 24, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Tips

If you have a child in cheer, you may have considered whether air track tumbling is something you need to consider. My son was in cheer for a while when he was younger and my daughter was in gymnastics. Both required that you practice at home regularly which was always a challenge. I wanted a […]

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Back to School Prep to Save Time

July 17, 2018May 21, 2023 ellen Tips
Have you started your back to school prep? It's hard to believe that back to school time is already here again.

Have you started your back to school prep? It’s hard to believe that back to school time is already here again. Doesn’t it seem like we just did all of those end-of-the-school-year parties? Have you started your back to school shopping and preparation yet? Or, are you like me and save it all to the […]

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