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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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Top Tips To Survive Summer With Kids

June 1, 2018April 9, 2022 ellen Tips
Are you wondering how you are going to survive summer with kids at home all day, keep reading for a few tips!

Are you wondering how you are going to survive summer with kids at home all day, keep reading for a few tips! Summer break is almost here and the kids are ecstatic! But if you’re a mom, you’re likely thinking SURVIVAL: Many moms get overwhelmed at the thought of having the kids home all summer […]

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How to Become a Local Legend This Summer

May 25, 2018January 27, 2019 ellen Tips

What are your plans for summer fun this year? While we rarely take vacations, we do enjoy a number of different local attractions for day trips. There’s so much to do in Vermont near my home that we never run out of fun local trips to take. We also live within driving distance to New […]

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Mommy and Me: Baby Care Product Hacks for Mom

May 19, 2018April 9, 2022 ellen Tips

I love these baby care product hacks! As moms, we often have cupboards full of baby products. After all, we don’t want to run out of baby shampoo, baby wash, baby wipes or baby lotion when we need it. Have you ever wondered what else you can do with baby care products besides use them […]

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Pharmacy Discount Card Programs to Save on Prescriptions

May 14, 2018 ellen Tips
Pharmacy Discount Card Programs to Save on Prescriptions

Have you ever joined the pharmacy discount card programs with the hope that you’d save money on your prescriptions? Because Marty is disabled, he has a number of different prescriptions he needs to take and that can get very expensive. Some, but not all, are covered by insurance. For the ones that aren’t covered by […]

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Age Appropriate Chore List for Kids

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 ellen Tips
boy taking out garbage

Are you looking for an age appropriate chore list? I believe in having children help with chores as soon as they’re old enough. It’s important that they learn responsibility and this is a great way to teach them that. Of course, it can be hard to know what chores each age group is actually old […]

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How to Create a Themed Bedroom for Your Child

April 18, 2018January 27, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Tips
How to Create a Themed Bedroom for Your Child

Have you always wanted a themed bedroom? If you have always dreamed of having a princess themed bedroom or a farm animal bedroom for your child, keep reading.  Themed Bedroom An older child might enjoy a retro themed bedroom. Whether your child is in love with airplanes or dinosaurs, I have a few fun interior […]

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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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