Nov

29

Family Gift Making for the Holidays

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November 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Most of last week was spent planning the craft projects that we would do in order to have gifts for everyone that we love and hold dear. This planning was done by myself, my daughter (16), and my nephew (11).
We had done some pre-planning as well, collecting candle and holder cast-offs, as well as flowers […]

Nov

21

More Thanksgiving Leftover Meals

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November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I think these are the last of the turkey leftover recipes that I will be posting. I hope that they are helpful to all of you.
Leftovers are as easy for teenagers to prepare as they are for adults, and even younger children can prepare at least one on these recipes pretty much on their own. […]

Nov

8

Thanksgiving Crafts for Teens

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November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Along with cooking a Thanksgiving meal, teenagers can also create many things for the holiday. Are you a family who gives Thanksgiving cards and or small gifts to friends and family at this time of the year? Here are some ideas to get your teenager involved in the Thanksgiving preparations.

About.com has a great card pattern.
The […]

Nov

8

Planned Thanksgiving Leftovers: A Great Idea for the Single Mom

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November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Planned leftovers can be very helpful to the single mother. The first way in which planning these leftovers is helpful is that they can save you money. You can take your time buying all of the components of your meal, so that you hit all of the sales. Store brands are often great deals as […]

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

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

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

19

Great Halloween Movies

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October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I do not pretend to be an expert on what children should watch and which age, so you will have to decide for yourself which of these are appropriate for your children. These are the movies that I enjoy with my children, nephew and daycare children.
They are not all Halloween movies per se, but they […]

Sep

18

Setting Up Your Child’s Food Cupboard/Drawer/Shelf

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September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There are many items that you can put into the cupboards and drawers that I mentioned before, depending on the age of the child.
Young Children (Snacks and breakfasts):

Cereal can be divided into plastic baggies/containers with lids.
Crackers and peanut butter can also be divided up into servings.
So can trail mix.
Granola bars can be put the drawer […]

Sep

17

A Food Cupboard in Your Kitchen Helps Older Children be Independent

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September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Older children need to be able to feel more independent, and teenagers can eat you out of house and home. Both groups will do well to have some freedom as to what after school snacks they can have, or what meals if they are home alone.
Giving them a food cupboard of their won is a […]

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