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Monday, May 20, 2013
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11. Halloween Is Where "Trick or Treat" and "Safety" Should Meet
[MOMS]
Halloween may be a holiday for children, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little troublesome. Nearly 40 years ago when I was younger, I remember some of my parent's concerns like razor blades in apples or treats from Ex lax made to look like chocolate candy, and avoiding strangers. That was then, this is now. Concerns about children's well being - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with... Read More
Halloween may be a holiday for children, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little troublesome. Nearly 40 years ago when I was younger, I remember some of my parent's concerns like razor blades in apples or treats from Ex lax made to look like chocolate candy, and avoiding strangers. That was then, this is now. Concerns about children's well being - whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with... Read More
12. 7 Effective Ways to Clean Up the Christmas Morning Aftermath
[MOMS]
If Christmas means peace on Earth, goodwill to men, then why does your house look like a bomb went off? Face it, it's hard to maintain some level of quality control over your house during the holidays, and Christmas day is no exception. {relatedarticles}Between wrapping paper, presents and dishes, you likely feel like you're in the midst of chaos. Let this be the first -- but not the last -- Christmas where you aren't stuck cleaning up... Read More
If Christmas means peace on Earth, goodwill to men, then why does your house look like a bomb went off? Face it, it's hard to maintain some level of quality control over your house during the holidays, and Christmas day is no exception. {relatedarticles}Between wrapping paper, presents and dishes, you likely feel like you're in the midst of chaos. Let this be the first -- but not the last -- Christmas where you aren't stuck cleaning up... Read More
13. Getting Kids to Say "Thanks"
[MOMS]
This is a time of year when kids are called upon to give thanks, but many don't truly know how to express gratitude. Thanksgiving is a great time to teach children why it's important to give of themselves and to say thank you, regardless of the time of year. Incorporating new family traditions or extrapolating on those that already exist are great ways to do that. {relatedarticles}You also can use some of the free time they have off from... Read More
This is a time of year when kids are called upon to give thanks, but many don't truly know how to express gratitude. Thanksgiving is a great time to teach children why it's important to give of themselves and to say thank you, regardless of the time of year. Incorporating new family traditions or extrapolating on those that already exist are great ways to do that. {relatedarticles}You also can use some of the free time they have off from... Read More
14. Celebrate G-Day in Style
[MOMS]
Pop Pop. Mom Mom. Papa. Nana. Grandpa. Grandma. They go by many different names, but their role is always the same - to spoil their grandchildren with hugs, kisses and everything in between. Every year, Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. When Marian McQuade founded National Grandparents Day, it was with the hope that younger generations would look to their grandparents, many of whom were in nursing homes, for... Read More
Pop Pop. Mom Mom. Papa. Nana. Grandpa. Grandma. They go by many different names, but their role is always the same - to spoil their grandchildren with hugs, kisses and everything in between. Every year, Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. When Marian McQuade founded National Grandparents Day, it was with the hope that younger generations would look to their grandparents, many of whom were in nursing homes, for... Read More
15. Make it a Magical Movie Night
[MOMS]
Families today more than ever are looking for ways to be entertained without breaking the bank. A night out at the local movie theater can cost $10 or more per person, not to mention breaking the bank - and the belly - at the snack bar. Luckily, movies can be downloaded, received in the mail, rented at the library or borrowed - on the cheap or even free! With so many choices out there - and perhaps kids with really diverse taste in... Read More
Families today more than ever are looking for ways to be entertained without breaking the bank. A night out at the local movie theater can cost $10 or more per person, not to mention breaking the bank - and the belly - at the snack bar. Luckily, movies can be downloaded, received in the mail, rented at the library or borrowed - on the cheap or even free! With so many choices out there - and perhaps kids with really diverse taste in... Read More
16. Spouseless and the Holidays
[LOVE]
One of the worst scenarios during the holidays is to have lost a spouse and face being alone. As a widower I have firsthand experience with this topic. I now understand that I needed to experience such a loss to know how important the ability to love is to life. Not only did I lose my beloved partner, but I also lost my... Read More
One of the worst scenarios during the holidays is to have lost a spouse and face being alone. As a widower I have firsthand experience with this topic. I now understand that I needed to experience such a loss to know how important the ability to love is to life. Not only did I lose my beloved partner, but I also lost my... Read More
