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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, 2018January 16, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
happy girl at the lunch table

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 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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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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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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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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Teaching Creative Thinking Skills to Our Children

February 16, 2018January 27, 2019 ellen Tips
girl playing the guitar

Are you wondering about teaching creative thinking skills to your child? Creativity is so much more than art, music, dance, and acting. Of course, those are all wonderful examples of creativity. But, creative thinking skills can be used to solve problems, brainstorm, adapt to new situations, and make new friends. We want to encourage our […]

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Global Hug Your Kid Day Ideas to Celebrate the Day

July 24, 2017December 2, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Tips
Global Hug Your Kid Day Ideas to Celebrate the Day

Here are a few Global Hug Your Kid Day ideas to celebrate with your family. Global Hug Your Kid Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday in July. This year (2017), it was celebrated on July 17th. If you didn’t realize, no worries, any day is a great day for hugs. The goal […]

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Fun Movie Night Ideas for Adults and Teens

May 16, 2017January 17, 2023 ellen 28 Comments Tips
Fun Movie Night Ideas for Adults and Teens #GHCretorsMovieNight

Are you looking for fun movie night ideas? If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that both of my kids (David 19 & Sarah 24) have moved back home with their significant others (Meredith 18 & Christoper 27). It’s a full house and putting together a fun movie night takes a bit […]

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