Dec

30

Creating the Perfect Baby Room on the Cheap

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December 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Okay, so your little one is just about ready to leave your room and move into his/her own. Is the bedroom ready yet? Do you know how you want to decorate it? Have you even thought about this yet?
Children have a tendency to grow out of themes frequently while young. So I am going to [...]

Dec

30

Important Things to Consider when You are Expecting

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December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

When you are expecting a baby, you are living off the excitement of that situation. It can seem like you are on a natural high sometimes, though it can also leave you with other feelings as well.
A lot of mothers-to-be have a hard time coping with their emotions. They wonder if they are doing everything [...]

Dec

30

Single Mothers and Depression

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December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I have been having it pretty rough since summer but, especially over the last month or two, I have noticed a change in me. One that I am not happy with. It seems to me that I am in a full blown depression.
Now, I have always had bouts of depression. I can usually pick myself [...]

Dec

30

Childcare Part 3: Preparing Your Child

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December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

First and foremost, I believe that each child should know what is going on. That you are looking for childcare for them. When they can expect to be away from you and for how long. Everything pertinent to their age groups.
If a child can help you come up with questions, here about each person that [...]

Dec

28

Childcare Part 2: Interview Them

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December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Okay, so you have chosen the childcare situation that fits in with your family. Or maybe just the one that is available or affordable. Either way, you now have to choose the provider(s) that will work best with your family. Be it a babysitter, nanny, family childcare home, or daycare center, there are questions that [...]

Dec

28

Childcare Part 1: Options

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December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As a single mother, I was the only one here to worry about childcare options for my children. I had a lot to consider and, in the end, I became the childcare provider. This short series of articles is geared toward helping you choose the best childcare option for your family, whether you are a [...]

Dec

28

The Single Mother and Men

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December 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

I have noticed a trend over the years. A very disturbing one. This is not just something that I have experienced myself, but something that seems to be happening to a lot of single mothers.
I have a good heart, and I tend to start out trusting people that I bring into my life. Perhaps, it [...]

Dec

28

Slumber Party Basics for Preteens

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December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I did not go all out on birthdays parties for Skye and Zowie when they were little. Yes, there was cake, ice-cream, friends and a lot of family members in attendance, but the cost was minimal. I decided to wait until they were a bit older to go all out and, when they weren’t quite [...]

Dec

28

Becoming A Single Mother? What will You Need?

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December 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I was visiting BabyCenter.com today and noticed that they had a calculator for figuring out how much it will cost to raise a child. I was flabbergasted, to say the least. I can tell you from experience that it does not really cost as much as what the total came to, but here is the [...]

Dec

26

Should we get a Cat?

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December 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yes! Okay, I am biased here. I love cats!
There are definitely some things that you should consider if you would like to get a cat for your family.

Are you allowed to have a cat where you live? If you rent, you may not be able to. You may be able to convince your landlord to [...]

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