7 Tried And True Techniques for Keeping Warm

7 Tried And True Techniques for Keeping Warm

Moms / Mom Tips

The chestnuts may be roasting on an open fire, but it’s going to take more than that to keep your family warm during the winter holidays. Frigid temperatures can be downright dangerous, which is why it’s important to ensure you’ve taken plenty of precautions for preventing frostbite and all of…

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How to Make Fast Food at Home

How to Make Fast Food at Home

Moms / Nutrition

You don’t have to roll through the drive-through or deal with health concerns to enjoy some of your favorite fast food treats at home! These delicious, easy recipes feature the flavors of your favorite chain restaurant with less expense and health-guilt. French Fries Don’t think that just because they say…

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Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids

Moms / Parenting

Demanding children – children who have entitlement issues – seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding that her father get her whatever she wanted (“I want an Umpa Lumpa! Get it for me NOW!”),…

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Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Moms / Activities

The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children’s toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the…

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6 Ways to Ruin Your Children

6 Ways to Ruin Your Children

Moms / Parenting

Kids don’t come with an instruction manual, and there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. You can read as many books as possible, talk to all the moms on the playground and pay for weekly therapy sessions, and you still might feel like you don’t know what you are…

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11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

Moms / Mom Tips

‘Tis the season to crave those sweet treats. From festive fruit cakes to Christmas cookies, it seems like mid-November to January is just one long binge. But if you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it right. So why not dive in to these gourmet goodies that go…

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Mad at Dad: Are You Angry with Your Spouse?

Mad at Dad: Are You Angry with Your Spouse?

Moms / Mom Tips

Living with your husband or partner might seem like you have another child in the house. You nag about dirty laundry left all over, his unkempt appearance and his shoddy parenting skills. It sounds like a sitcom, but many women are not laughing. In fact, a survey done by Parenting…

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Dive into Pool Safety

Dive into Pool Safety

Moms / Mom Tips

Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? You’ll be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn’t enjoy spending time by the pool. For most families, it’s the highlight of the summer — both fun and affordable. While it’s great that you and your children are looking forward…

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High Blood Pressure: Is Your Child At Risk?

High Blood Pressure: Is Your Child At Risk?

Moms / Parenting

“High blood pressure in kids? That’s what my grandmother has!” Nearly 2 out of 3 American adults have unhealthy blood pressure. Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP), cuts off nearly 5 years from an average person’s life. It is more common beyond middle age. Hence, what comes to mind when…

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Are Bubble Baths Bad for Your Kids?

Are Bubble Baths Bad for Your Kids?

Moms / Mom Tips

Tiny bubbles in the bath make you feel happy, make you feel fine. Or do they? There’s long been a debate over whether or not bubble baths are really good for children, especially when it comes to girls. While some health experts believe that bubble baths can be linked to…

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