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Family Roadtrips: Are We There Yet?

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Are you dreaming of escaping on your next family getaway? Ready to load the family up and take a vacation? If you ever took a road trip with your family, I am sure you remember. Whether your memories are good or bad, you remember. Families often have their own oral history and road trips are ideal times for storytelling. Family vacations are a fantastic way to build your relationships and your family’s story.

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Yellowstone National Park

This is an epic family destination. According to this blog post on ShopAdelaides.com, “It is one of the most visited of the US national parks and boasts an astounding number of wildlife, beautiful views, and truly amazing geological activity. Old Faithful and the rest of the geysers in the western region of the park are sights that will interest anyone with even a passing interest in earth and environmental science.” It appeals to kids of all ages, as well as the adult members of your family.

Visiting Yellowstone allows you to adapt your trip to meet your specific needs. Do you need to get out of the car and move? There are walking trails and small hikes at most of the features. The majority of these trails are stroller and wheelchair friendly. Do you have members of the family that would rather just ride in the car? Plenty of thermal features and all of the animals can be seen via the road. Kids can even earn a junior ranger patch. [Read more…] about Family Roadtrips: Are We There Yet?

Originally posted on March 9, 2015 @ 8:34 am

3 Steps to Creating a Kid-Friendly Yard

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Plant a Green Space

Kids love to run and chase and play catch. All of those actions need a smooth, fall-safe landing zone. The best place to play soccer, freeze tag, and to lay down and look at the passing clouds is definitely a lawn. It doesn’t have to be an acre in size, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. You are raising kids, not grass, after all.

If you’re lucky enough to be starting from scratch, find a grass seed or sod that is drought tolerant. That way you won’t be a slave to watering. Also, seriously think about installing a sprinkler system so that you can water at the absolute best times. You could set the system to water the lawn early in the morning, before the sun can interfere by causing evaporation.

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Build a Hideaway

Create a kid-sized hideaway. There are so many ways you could do this: sheets from a thrift store over a clothesline make a great tent. For a temporary fort, a refrigerator or other large appliance box is fun, with the added bonus that it can be painted or drawn on with other various art supplies. If you’re super handy with tools, and have an appropriate tree, build a tree house. You could even make a growing teepee out of cut tree branches and green beans. [Read more…] about 3 Steps to Creating a Kid-Friendly Yard

Originally posted on March 15, 2015 @ 2:41 pm

5 Necessities for Your Family Reunion

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Getting the gang together for a family reunion can be an important part of every year for your crew. It can be hectic and chaotic but it allows individuals from multiple generations to get together and bond. If you have become responsible for planning the yearly shindig, you may be wondering what all needs to be scheduled. Included here are a few must-haves for your next family reunion.

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You may think everyone will be fine wearing their own clothes, but creating custom printed shirts for the group builds family pride and camaraderie. Many families love getting the priceless memories of everyone in their family name shirts and having a memento to travel home with. It can be especially fun to create the tradition of t-shirts at your reunion so everyone can have a reunion shirt with the year printed on it. [Read more…] about 5 Necessities for Your Family Reunion

Originally posted on September 22, 2015 @ 7:20 am

Teaching Teens About Drugs

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Teenagers are well known for rebellious behavior and nothing screams rebellion more than drug and alcohol abuse. You can talk and talk to your teenagers about the bad things that drugs can do to them, but in the end it is up to them. You can’t watch them 24/7, so all you can do is hope that your words and love are enough.

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The words you use are important though, because if you just assume they’ll do them whether or not you talk to them you may find yourself with a drug addicted teen. It may not seem like it, but kids do listen to their parents. It may seem like it is all in one ear and out the other, but sometimes something sticks, and if you don’t talk to them at all about the hard topics you aren’t doing your job as a parent.

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According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, while the use of illicit drugs has dropped, as of 2014, they are still out there. Their studies found, though, that there has been less availability of certain addictive substances to the teenagers, which could equate for the approximately 7 percent drop since its peak in 1997. [Read more…] about Teaching Teens About Drugs

Originally posted on April 22, 2015 @ 2:00 pm

4 Tips To Make Your Yard Safe For Your Kids

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As a parent, you always want to make sure that your yard is safe for your kids to play in. And this means you have to pay attention to a number of factors, including irritating flying pests, and then physical matters like what yard fertilizers are safe for kids to play around, or even the basic maintenance level of the things surrounding your property.

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So, consider these four following categories of tips to make your yard safe for your children, including keeping bees and mosquitos away, paying attention to chemical makeup of yard liquids, and proper fence maintenance. [Read more…] about 4 Tips To Make Your Yard Safe For Your Kids

Originally posted on November 15, 2015 @ 2:56 pm

5 Housecleaning Tips for Busy Parents

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If it seems like you can either have a clean house or happy kids, but not both, simply because of the time involved, you’re not alone in those thoughts. Most parents feel entirely overworked, their kids are aggravated, and the house isn’t as clean as you want, all at the same time.

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However, by following a few simple tips, you can decrease the amount of tension associated with the cleaning part of the triangle at least. For your consideration, five tips include getting those carpets cleaned up professionally, following a housekeeping system, using natural cleaners, setting up jobs for kids, and using air filters in dirty parts of the house. [Read more…] about 5 Housecleaning Tips for Busy Parents

Originally posted on October 23, 2015 @ 7:36 am

7 Fashionista Celebrity Moms

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Being in show business gives celebrities every reason to look good even when they’re not in front of the camera. Although there are some celebrities, notably the females, who love to dress simply while going about their daily lives, there are others who still prefer to dress well even when in public.

When it comes to fashion, celebrities particularly in the U.S. are often the first to wear the latest collections and therefore, set the fashion trend. This then has a ripple effect in other parts of the world. These stylish women never fail to get the attention of various types of people including bloggers. Many aspiring writers looking for fashion blogger jobs would want to write about their favorite celebrities who have a great fashion style.

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With young celebrity moms, many have maintained their distinct fashion style amid a busy lifestyle. Most also pass on this fashion sense to their kids even at an early age. Here are some of the admirable fashionista moms in the movie industry who still dress appropriately.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie-Pitt is one sophisticated actress and mother of six. The different roles she play in her personal and professional life don’t seem to affect her aura because she has maintained her sexiness and appeal through the years even with six kids to attend to.

Katie Holmes

Another celebrity mom who never fails to catch the attention of paparrazis is Katie Holmes. The former Mrs. Tom Cruise has her own fashion line called Holmes & Yang and her fashion style also shows on her daughter Suri’s wardrobe.

Sarah Jessica Parker

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Known as a style icon, Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker never fails to make a great fashion statement. Even with three kids of her own now, the actress keeps her own fashion style.

Kim Kardashian

It’s no surprise when a stylish mom like Kim Kardashian will also make her child dress in style. Kim definitely wants her daughter North West to follow her fashion sense.

Beyonce

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Beyonce also loves to dress up her daughter Blue Ivy in style. Not surprising at all because the singer is a fashionista herself and has her own fashion line called House of Dereon. Like mother, like daughter indeed.

Victoria Beckham

Who could forget Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls? A mother of four and a fashion designer, Beckham has received raves from the fashion industry. In fact, her own creations are worn regularly by celebrities on the red carpet. Her being a fashionista definitely shows on her kids’ outfits.

Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba always lands in the best-dressed list whether attending important occasions such as the Fashion Week or just strolling the streets. She is often photographed dressed in style while strolling with her daughters Honor and Haven.

Originally posted on August 27, 2015 @ 12:55 pm

How Moms Can Earn from Blogging

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Mothers, whether married or not, are strong women who can juggle several responsibilities at the same time. And apart from taking care of their families, they can also accommodate work that will let them earn an income while in the comfort of their homes.

Thanks to the internet, it is now possible for stay-at-home moms to earn a livelihood. Numerous online jobs are available for them these days depending on their skills and interests and one of the most popular is blogging.

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Some may already be engaged in blogging as a hobby and this can be a stepping stone to becoming a professional blogger. Meanwhile, those with excellent writing skills have an opportunity as well to pursue a blogging career without having to leave home. [Read more…] about How Moms Can Earn from Blogging

Originally posted on August 5, 2015 @ 12:35 pm

5 Tips for Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

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Pregnancy presents a multitude of challenges for soon-to-be mothers. You are faced with a changing body, changing health and huge impending life changes. Facing motherhood can not only take a toll on your mental health, but also on your physical health. While a loving support system can help ease the stress and worry, you can take steps to make your daily physical transition easier; not to mention, many of these tips have been said to make labor easier. Included here are a few tips for staying healthy during your pregnancy. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Staying Healthy During Pregnancy

Originally posted on December 21, 2015 @ 7:37 am