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Getting Out of Debt
2007-12-19 03:23:00 Don't we all have debt somewhere? This is a great site to check out. Here's an easy way to get started,learn how to make money with your blog! Visit this mom's blog here:http://getting-out-of-debt.blogspot. com More About: Debt
Kizoodle.com
2007-12-07 03:25:00 I came across a great site the other day. You can "sell" your items for kiz credits and buy other items listed when you earn them. And it's free to list! I am really likin this site.....http://www.kizoodle.com
Your Newborn
2007-12-06 03:48:00 Your NewbornCongratulations on your new baby! Do you sometimes feels excited but yet still a little nervousabout taking care of a new baby? Then you are like most parents. Even right now, your little one islearning about who you are. Research shows very young babies know you from strangers. There are manychanges that will take place when you become a parent. It does not happen overnight. Be patient. Thelove you have for your little one will guide you to becoming a great parent. Be a loving parent. Alwaysdo your best, and most of all, enjoy that baby! They won't stay little forever.Newborn AppearanceYou'll find out newborn babies don't usually look like the cute babies in magazines. Their headsare more pointed than round. Their skin can be wrinkly and a little red. Babies have a soft spotwhere the skull bones have not yet joined. This allows your baby's head to be flexible during thebirthing process. They will grow together as your baby grows. Meanwhile, this allows your baby'sb...
Boredom...
2007-12-04 03:16:00 www.Googlism.comKimberly is....kimberly is a loving girl with a sweet demeanor and a charming smilekimberly is full of energy and always ready to gokimberly is an attractive child who is very personablekimberly is among those few who have discovered their mission in lifekimberly is a "people person" More About: Boredom
Winter Crafts for Kids
2007-12-01 03:34:00 Snowman Stick PuppetsCut out snowman shapes out of white cardboard paper. Children can decorate their snowman with cutout pieces of felt, small buttons, sparkles, etc. Tape a popsicle stick to the back of the snowman.Coffee MugOne of my activities for my winter theme is to take a pattern of coffee mug and let the children design their own mug....then takepackages of hot chocolate and glue onto the mug to look like hotchocolate and for added fun glue on a few marshmellows to the mug. Whats hot chocolate without marshmellows.Freeze a Bubble! If the weather outside is below 32 degrees, you can take your bubble activities outdoors. Blow a bubble and catch it on the wand. Wait and watch as it freezes. It will turn into a crystal ball and then shatter like glass! The children will see the ice crystals form. You can also do this with large bubble wands. Dip the wand into the bubble solution but do not blow a bubble. The crystals will form across the mouth of the wand. Have fun! More About: Kids , Winter , Crafts
Keep Oily Hair Under Control
2007-07-28 02:03:00 Excessively oily hair can contribute to acne on the face, back, and shoulders.The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions for keeping oily hair under control:Wash hair thoroughly each day.Leave shampoo on for at least five minutes before rinsing.Don't brush hair too frequently or vigorously, as it can spread oil through the rest of the hair.Talk to your doctor about contributing factors to excess oil production, including stress and hormones found in birth control pills. More About: Hair , Control
Mom Top Sites
2007-03-30 18:08:00 Mission-Mom.com Top Sites Add your websites to our website competition and be listed in our Mom Topsites. It is a free advertising platform for websites by moms and for moms. I hope you people know that traffic is God in the world of all these so called dot coms. So increase your traffic, boost your sales, advertise your products or just show off your bundle of joy !!!;)
Eat Your Vegtables!
2007-03-19 16:38:00 Providing your preschooler with a well-balanced meal is hard enough when money is tight, schedules are full and every other commercial is selling some type of junk food. But getting your children to eat vegetables, to provide their growing bodies with much-needed vitamins and minerals, is a problem that generations of parents have faced. Here are a few ideas to help you and your child break the pattern of pushing vegetables to the side of the plate.Let your child choose the vegetables. Obviously children cannot live on canned corn alone, but letting your child choose three or four vegetables may allow him to feel in control of what he eats. Even a small child knows what tastes he likes and enjoys having choices. Buy small amounts of a large variety until some favorites come to light.Allow your child to help prepare the vegetables. Children take great pride in their accomplishments and most will at least sample their culinary creations. Most preschoolers can help wash their favorite ...
Time Management for Single Moms
2007-03-14 16:02:00 Single parenting is definitely not synonymous with the "simple" life. It can get so busy and complicated, in fact, that many parents give up trying to exceed the minimum requirements for day-to-day survival. "Why am I always so tired and run-down?" you might ask as you wearily fold the last load of laundry at midnight. It is precious time that you never seem to have enough of. Maybe you’ve often entertained the thought of quitting your job and finding something part-time, but you know the money wouldn’t be enough. Or you’ve considered not going to church on Sundays or saying "no" to little league soccer, but those are activities your family enjoys. What then? How can you find more time and simplify your complicated life?In a recent Prevention magazine article, a new mother of quintuplets was asked how she found enough time in the day to get everything done. She said she was forced to evaluate activities in her daily routine and cut out those that were not absolutely necessary.... More About: Management , Time , Time Management , Moms , Single
Baby's Sleeping Habits
2007-03-13 16:14:00 An infant's first few months are dominated by sleep. Learn the ways that your baby can get the most out of her 15 hours a day, and ways to get her to (miraculously!) sleep through the night.The first few weeks of a baby's life is dominated by sleep - between 17 and 18 hours a day, decreasing to 15 hours around three months. Sleeping intervals are far shorter in infants than in adults, and most babies only sleep one to four hours at a time. Bottle-fed babies are known to eat fewer times during the day than breast-fed, making some mothers believe that bottle-fed babies will sleep longer - which is irrelevant since each child has different needs. You should be prepared for baby to sleep no less than one hour and no more than four in between each feeding - all day, all night, 24 hours a day for the first few weeks.After six or eight weeks, you and your child will have established a feeding-and-sleeping routine. This is the time when some babies begin sleeping all night - but don't co... More About: Habits
SIDS
2007-03-09 17:02:00 More babies die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome each year than from any other killer. Learn how to prevent your baby from being at risk for SIDS from the American Academy of Pediatrics.According to studies done by the American Academy of Pedatrics, there are a variety of risk factors involved with SIDS that all parents should be aware of. To avoid this silent, unexplainable killer, follow the AAP's recommendations for your infant's sleeping habits (especially in the first year).Sudden Infant Death Sydrome (SIDS) is the unexpected and sudden death of an infant in which a thorough exam, examination of its clinical history, and investigation of the place of death fails to reveal a cause.Although the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is still unknown, researchers have found similar characterisitcs between infant asphyxiation and SIDS. There are preventative measures that the AAP has found greatly reduce the risk of SIDS. Parents should be aware that for reasons unknown, twice as...
Shopping Smarts-Save $$$
2007-03-08 17:21:00 Most of the secrets for paying less involve planning ahead in when you buy,where you buy,and how you buy. Here's some ideas to help you started pinching every penny.Food1. Shop at a "bag your own" grocery store. You can save a bundle shopping at these types of stores. The difference is considerable.Look in the phone book or on the net for stores in your area.2.Sign up for club cards. They're usually free and they make you eligible for certain discounts, so why not join? Some stores that have these cards keep tracks of your purchases and when you reach a certain level you'll get another coupon on top of your savings.3.Buy meat at the market. Besides fresh meat and terrific prices, at a meat market, you decide the quantity you buy. No prepackaging here.If you want 3/4 pound of ground turkey, that's what you'll get.4. Buy at a bakery outlet. You can buy bread here for around 1/3 of the price than your average grocery store. Also at discount prices are cookies and snack cakes for y... More About: Shopping , Save , Smarts
Commom Car Seat Mistakes
2007-03-06 16:46:00 Do Put an infant under 1 at any weight in a rear facing carseat at a 45-degree angle.If it's too flat, your baby might wiggle down.And if it's up to high, theier head will flop down.Using a rolled up towel underneath the seat will help.Don't ever put a child in a forward facing carseat until he is at least one. My son was over 20 lbs. by age one but she told me laws had changed. Wait until the first birthday rolls around.Do choose a seat with the five point harness.This will hold your child more securely.Don't leave the harness straps loose.Do take your car to a local safety seat inspection. You'll come to find out most parents have not properly installed the car seat. Why do they make something so difficult that involves saving your baby's life?Don't forget to tighten the safety attachements when installing the carseat.You shouldn't be able to wiggle more than inch from side to side.Do put your big kid in a booster seat until age 8 or 57 inches tall, whichever comes first.N... More About: Seat
Toddler Independance
2007-03-05 14:33:00 At about age two or three, many toddlers will come to want to more independant. They want to do everything for themselves but they haven't quite got the skills , or patience ;), to do so.As these abilities develop, they'll come to learn they can do it. These are big accomplishes for them. And then even when they have learned to do something, they want Mama to do it all.It's quite frustrating when you know they are perfectly capable of doing it themselves.But give them some slack,these new skills are a little scary.Don't make it a battleWhen you child refuses to do something they've mastered, meet him halfway. You do half, he does half.This will meet his need for the babying he longs for sometimes.Doing this will actually help him see that he does want to be more grown-up.Make it a GameHave a race. Take off the dirty clothes and shoot a basket into the dirty clothes.Try whatever makes your child happy.Patience is A VirtueIt might take twice as long and much more messy when your ... More About: Toddler
Save Money with Coupons
2007-03-03 17:41:00 With a new baby coming, I'm looking for ways to save money. I started couponing. It's amazing how they work! You have to really know what your doing to get a great deal. So, I looked around and found this site-http://refundcents.com/subscriptions .htm?RefID=F283I went to refundcents and signed up right away. I don't bother with the internet deals on the home page, but when you subscribe you get online access plus these magazines called Refund Cents that have great stories and pictures about people who stockpile a ton of free stuff, plus she lets you know of every deal imaginable. I just got one of the magazines today and on the cover was a lady who got $6000 in free stuff by spending only $200 or so and donated it to several organizations. On the site she also lists and has links to all the stores with deals, she has a section for beginning couponing, lists all the coupons in each flyer, etc. I mostly love the magazine and find the site so big that I don't have time to explore it... More About: Money , Save Money , Coupons , Save
Meetings that bring together family
2007-03-02 16:34:00 1.Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a closer family.In this very busy world, designating this time every week is one way to ensure that family members stay connected with one another. Relationships are living things, and must be nurtured. Family meetings are about nourishing our relationships with the most important people in our lives. Form the habit of connecting regularly.2. Create family value statements and operating principles.Family meetings give you a chance to discuss what's important to you as a family and to create family value statements, which reflect your collective thoughts. Similarly, they give you a chance to talk about how you want to operate together as a family and treat one another, by developing family operating principles.3. Share appreciations and give thanks for our many blessings.This is a way to give children and adults permission to let one another know how much they are appreciated, and to share the many things they hav... More About: Meetings
Beginner's Guide To Couponing
2007-03-01 17:20:00 How do I get started?1. Get the Sunday papers (yours, your neighbor’s, your friend’s, your enemy’s). In with the ads (typically inside the comic sections), you will find coupon inserts. Most weeks there are two of them, one called SmartSource (SS) and one called Valassis (once a month there is also usually a P&G brandsaver insert as well). You need to obtain lots of these coupon inserts for as little money as possible. You probably already get your own paper – so there’s one.To get more, there are several possibilities.First ask everyone you know. Believe it not, most people don’t coupon. They either throw them all out or just cut out a couple that they want and throw out the rest. You want them all. So ask for any leftovers.Second, if you live in or near an apartment complex go by their recycling section and see how many inserts the residents have thrown away.Third, go to your local recycling center and scour around - this is typically what people mean when they say the... More About: Guide
Parent Time-Out
2007-02-28 17:01:00 Pick your time-out spot. Probably not the same little chair you banish your kids to, but rather a place where you can hide for a few minutes while you blow off steam and let strong emotions pass. Your bedroom may be the most logical place, but anyplace with a door that can shut out the world will do.Let your kids know where you’re going. Tell them you’re giving yourself a time-out, and then get in the zone. Seeing an adult deal with stress, annoyance and loss of control in a way that doesn’t involve yelling is a good lesson in coping skills. And if you’ve already blown your top, you’re at least letting them know that you’ve planned for this and are still the adult in charge.Set a time limit. It would be nice if we could actually take that minute-for-every-year-of-age we throw at our kids. Most of us would have time to read a book, watch a TV show, maybe even take a nice long bath. But most of us would also find the house a disaster when we finally emerged. Five minutes s... More About: Time , Time Out , Parent
Kid's Recipes
2007-02-27 17:33:00 Ranch Chicken Nuggets1 lb. chicken2/3 C powdered milk1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch mix1 tsp mustard seeddash of each:salt,garlic,pepper1/4 C butterMix dry ingredients in one bowl.Melt butter in seperate bowl.Dip chicken in butter,then dip into ranch mix.Cook on greased cokkie sheet @ 450 degrees until juices are clear. Turn them often.BBQ Weiners10 oz. Coke1 C ketchup2 TBS brown sugar1 pkg. cocktail weinersMix coke,ketchup,and brown sugar in a saucepan.Bring to a boil.Simmer,covered,until sauce is thickened.Add weiners.Cook 15-20 minutes.Pizza Mac1 box Velveeta Shells Dinner14 oz. can diced tomatoes1 lb. italian sausage,cooked1/2 cup pizza sauce1/2 C any variety shredded cheesePrepare dinner as directed on package.Add sausage,tomatoes,and sauce.Mix and place in greased baking dish.Sprinkle cheese on top.Bake at 350 until cheese is melted. More About: Recipes
Spring Pretend Play Idea
2007-02-26 17:36:00 FLOWER GARDEN Some items for your flower and garden prop box could include... - -laminated empty seed packets ( both flower and herbs and veggies..good for sorting activies)- -fill empty small potting soil bags with crumpled newspaper and seal.- -assorted artificial flowers- -plastic flower pots - -watering cans - -empty spray bottles - -gardening gloves and apron - -plastic age appropriate garden tools - -plastic vases- -play money- -cash register - -flower signs...varieties...prices ect- -Easter basket grass or shredded green and brown paper (grass and soil) - - rhebus style instruction cards to assemble particular floral arrangements sounds like a fun prop box More About: Play , Spring , Idea
Pretty Paintings
2007-02-25 04:42:00 My son loves to paint, and we're always finding new items around the house and yard to try out. Here's a few ideas to get you started:Paint brushes of all sizesQ-tip swabsPencil erasersRubber scrapers/spatulaPine BranchesA Pine ConeWillow leavesPastry brushSpongesBingo bottlesHands and fingersToesBody sponges/puffsFeathersToilet cleaner brushes-clean unused! ;)Vegetable brushesMake-up brushes and spongesSquirt bottlesEye DroppersShaving brushesPotatoes and other veggies cut into shapesCarrot and celery topsToothbrushesMarbles in a boxMatchbox carsKitchen sponges that have the handle that you can add soap; add paintRibbon or string16 oz or 2 ltr pop bottle bottomPipe CleanersOld HairbrushSticksTongue depressers/popsicle sticksFlowersBlow through a strawPotato masherGummy wormsPlastic dish scrubbersPop cansHair dryer -Lay down newspaper or do this outside. Put paper on top of the newspaper and give two kids each a hair dryer. Let them have a hair dryer fight with runny paint!! Mix u... More About: Paintings , Pretty
Easy Ways to Promote Your Business
2007-02-24 00:20:00 1. Have a bumper sticker printed up with your website address and other business information. Place iton the bumper of your car. People will see it whenyou're driving.2. Have some t-shirts made with your web siteaddress and other business information. Your family or friends could wear them almost anywhere.3. Have some ball caps made with your web siteaddress and other business information. Wear themto keep the sun out of your eyes and promote yourbusiness at the same time.4. Have some business cards printed up with yourweb site address and other business information.Pass them out to people you meet or that might beinterested in your business. Vistaprint is great...http://www.vistaprint.com.5. Have a magnetic sign made with your web siteaddress and other business information. Place it onyour car door or roof when you are traveling.6. Have some flyers printed out with your web site address and other business information. Keep a fewwith you to hang on bulletin boards you see.7. Have s... More About: Business , Promote , Easy
Build Your Mailing List
2007-02-22 17:27:00 7 Ways to Collect Email Addresses and Build Your Mailing List :#1 You have to give in order to get.You can give away no-cost eports, books, software, or even sample pages of a book.#2 Use PopupsSimply construct a web page containing code for a form and set the page to open (pop up) when visitors ENTER OR EXIT your site. "Instant" is a very powerful pop-up offer.#3 USE POSTCARDSIf you have a mailing list that contains snail mail (street) addresses, convert it into an email list by sending out a postcard and inviting people to VISIT YOUR WEBSITE.#4 USE CONTESTS Contests very often prove to be a good way to generate traffic and buzz for your business. Create a contest and put a form on your site or in a pop-up box. The entry "fee" is their email address.#5 USE A SUBSCRIBER BOX ON EVERY PAGEThis will increase the number of email addresses you capture exponentially.#6 DISPLAY YOUR AUTORESPONDER ADDRESS LIST YOUR AUTORESPONDER ADDRESSinstead of your URL.This way you can capture email addre...
Advertising Tutorial for WAHMS
2007-02-22 02:40:00 JUNK MAIL ACCOUNTFirst, set up a “junk mail” account.You will thank me many times later.My picks for a free account:yahoo or hotmail.From here on out, ALWAYS keep your user ID and Password the same for anything you do!!!!When creating for a password, come up with a minimum of a 6-letter word.Some sites want 4, 5, or 6 minimum letters.You always want to keep it the same!CREATING YOUR ADAll right, get your creative juices flowing.Your next step is the most crucial…writing your ad!If you have a creative mind, don’t hesitate to create your own.For those who would like to add that personal touch, keep reading.Here are a few pointers for creating that perfect ad:1.Include some personal information2.Do not mention money3.Do not mention products4.Keep it short & to the pointOnce your ad is written, be sure to include your website URL.It is best to place it below the last line of your ad.Don’t include any text with it.Save it in a word or notepad program.You will also need to creat... More About: Tutorial , Advertising
Developing Reading Behaviors
2007-02-22 00:44:00 One of the first steps to becoming a reader is developing positive reading behaviors. Even before children can "read", they should be involved with books and print in a positive way. Children who have developed positive reading behaviors choose to read. They enjoy pretend reading, sharing ideas, and asking questions about stories.Read to your child on a daily basis. You may want to establish a nightly routine of a bedtime story.Talk with your child about stories you have read together. Allow your child to "read" familiar stories to you. Accept his/her version of the story.Get a public library card for your child. Allow your child to select the story he/she would like to hear, even if you have already read it 100 times. Provide a special place for your child to keep his/her personal books and library books. This special place will send the message that books are important.Select different types of books and a wide variety of reading materials for your child to choose from (e.g., maga... More About: Reading |
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