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Make Yourself at Home: A Small Guide to Hostessing Extended-Stay Guests
Your family is coming for Christmas, and you're worried about your holiday turning into a scene from Christmas Vacation. Don't worry! Just because your relatives are coming for an extended stay doesn't mean your headed for disaster…at least not necessarily.
The key to keeping things running smoothly is your perspective. When you tell everyone to make [...]
Germs Not Welcome
photo by nutmeg
It's that time of year again. Cold and flu season (cough cough) is here! I'm really not a huge germ-o-phobe, but I hate getting sick, and even more so when my child gets sick. Keeping the germ spread to a minimum is a must this winter, and here are a few articles that can [...]
Dealing with Toddler Milk Allergies
Photo by markhillary
When someone in your household has diet limitations, it really makes family meal planning difficult. My daughter is one and still has a milk allergy. She breaks out every time cheese or yogurt touches her skin. I've tried making separate meals for her, but it is so time consuming and expensive.
I've found that [...]
Celebrate Family Achievements
photo by nookiez
Since we've been married, my husband and I have set goals for ourselves. Some have been small, like creating a budget. Others have been bigger, like paying off our vehicles. For motivation, we always accompany each goal with a potential reward.
As I am writing this, we are preparing to celebrate a new achievement. We [...]
A Special, Frugal Christmas
When I think of Christmas past, I can't really remember any of the gifts I received (sorry, mom). It was the special moments and the family traditions that I recall. I try to keep this in mind when I start to worry that I didn't get so and so very many gifts or I should [...]
Packing the Diaper Bag
A lot changes during baby's first year, especially the diaper bag! How will you know what to pack? Here's a run-down of what you'll likely need to tote if you plan on going out for a couple of hours:
Newborn-6 months
Diapers (4-5)
Wipes container (fully stocked)
Changing pad
Hand sanitizer
Burp cloths (3)
Bibs (3)
Bottles of formula (2)
A&D lotion
Toys and rattles
Change of clothes [...]
Make a Fall Family Tradition
Fall is my favorite season and I love to celebrate it with my favorite people: my family! Though it seems like there's a bit of a dry spell between summer family vacations and the holidays, here are a few ways you can make your own special fall family tradition:
Check your local paper for harvest [...]
Brushing Your Baby's Teeth
I don't like going to the dentist, and I am probably not alone. Just the thought of the poking and scraping at my sensitive gum line makes me cringe! Not to mention the bill…ouch! To avoid visiting the dentist more than twice I year, I take preventative oral care very seriously and encourage the rest [...]
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