Apr

14

Single Mom’s can Provide Healthy Foods for Their Children

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April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

How? By planting your own produce in organic soil. You can purchase bags of organic soil for a garden bed, or specifically for container planting.
Your next step is to purchase seeds or seedling that are organic. Open-pollinated and Heirloom seeds are what you are looking for here.
As for fertilizer, I don’t usually use this. Others [...]

Apr

13

Single Mother’s and the Dreaded Sex Talk

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April 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Yep! You knew that this topic had to come up eventually. I have to say, honestly, that I have been very open with my children since they were preteens about the topic of sex. Uncomfortably open from their points of view. I do believe that this is an important step in parenting, so I decided [...]

Apr

12

Single Mother’s and Their Communities

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April 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I love it when my community looks nice and tidy. I despise walking down the street, looking at trash that people think needs to be thrown all over the place.
Though single mother’s are very busy, there are times when we can be beautifying our communities. Why would we want [...]

Apr

11

Spring has Sprung!

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April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

While walking this week, I have noticed many signs of spring. The birds are congregating, and making beautiful music. The tulips are pushing up from the ground. My yard is like a swamp…
How can a single mother enjoy the beginnings of spring?
I suggest hiring a babysitter for a few hours and going for a walk. [...]

Apr

11

Easter Riddles

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April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This is an activity that I used to do with my daughters. Until they could read, I would help them. I started this with them when they were toddlers.
The Easter bunny puts a slip of paper into each of their baskets that has a riddle on written on it. The riddle leads them to their first [...]

Apr

11

Easter Activities for Young Children

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April 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I thought that I would share some links for those of you who are looking for some activities for your young children. Children love to feel as though they are accomplishing things. This gives them a sense of pride.
Easter coloring pages are fun for toddlers. You can print the pages, let your toddler color them, cut out [...]