Oct

25

A Good Workout, and some R&R

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I like to walk a lot during good weather, but the temperatures are getting colder here in Maine. Soon, I will be working out mostly inside. I have some good videos to work with:

Yoga for the Rest of Us
More Yoga for the Rest of Us
Hip Hop Abs
beginner pilates
Yoga Bootie Ballet
belly dancing
Walk Away the Pounds

I like all of [...]

Oct

25

What Chores can My Children do?

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October 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

This is a common question from many parents. They are wondering what, if anything, there children can do to help out at home at different ages.
Giving children chores provides many benefits:

It teaches them responsibility.
It shows them that they are important in the up-keeping of their home.
It shows them that they are valued for their skills.
It [...]

Oct

25

WAHM: Tips for being Organized

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I am not a very organized person by nature, but there are a few things that I do on a regular basis. A few things that I insist upon in order to keep my home running a bit more smoothly. (Did you noticed how I said ‘a bit more…’)

I have a chore chart for my [...]

Oct

25

The Seasonal Tree: Decorating for Halloween

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I have a tree in my living room, purchased from TerrysVillage.com, that I am keeping up year round. It does not take up much space, and I am decorating it for different occasions.
At this time, I do not have a lot of Halloween decorations to hang on a tree. I have a few small witch [...]

Oct

25

Teens can Decorate for Halloween

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Haven’t had a chance to decorate the outside of your home yet? Why not let your teenager do this for you. Spend a few minutes digging everything out, and then let him/her have at it.
My daughters have decorated outside for the last few years. This year, my older daughter lives a few hours away. Her [...]

Oct

25

Fun Halloween Activities for Families

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I love Halloween. The decorations. The costumes. The merriment.
The merriment? Yes. This is a great time of the year. I would like to share with you the ways in which I have enjoyed Halloween over the years:

Make a graveyard from construction paper and hang it in your window.
Make paper Halloween decorations to hang from the [...]

Oct

25

Children and Boredom

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Do you here, “Mom! I’m bored,” often in your household? I do here, sometimes.
I have a theory:
It is okay to be bored! I just don’t want to continuously hear about it. It can become quite annoying.
What can happen when a child is bored?
Many things. They may make up games, make a new friend, play with [...]

Oct

25

Special Treat: A Yummy Breakfast #2

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October 25, 2008 | 2 Comments

As in the last post, you will be able to decide who can help with what here. Or, you may prefer to surprise your children one morning. This provides a complete meal.
* Make homemade french toast and top each stack with a dollop of cool whip and slices of banana and strawberries.
* A cup of [...]

Oct

25

Special Treat: A Yummy Breakfast #1

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This is another special treat that your children may like. You can either surprise them with it when they get out of bed, or you can have them help you to prepare the meal. You can decide what your children can do at their ages.
* Homemade pancakes topped with apple pie filling and a dallop [...]

Oct

25

Will Single Mothers be able to Afford the Coming Winter?

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October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As a single mother myself, I can tell you that it will not be easy for me this winter. I envy all of you who have the income necessary to get through this winter. You are doing great. Keep up the good work!
It has just plain been a bad year for me financially. I even [...]

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