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25 Easy Ways to Save Money

fairymom@gmail.com (fairymom) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:19:56 GMT

One of the best ways to have more money is to spend less of it! Saving money can seem like a challenging task but there are many easy ways to cut back on what you are spending. I have compiled a list of ways to save money that are simple and easy:...

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5 Excellent and Easy Ways to Lose Weight

fairymom@gmail.com (fairymom) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:29:18 GMT

If you're like me, you feel overwhelmed when you even think of the word "diet." Counting calories, eating meals from the mail, or figuring out a complicated point system seem like daunting tasks. However, there ARE simple, easy solutions for losing weight. Five things that have given me results are:...

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Unique outdoor decorating for Halloween

rockinmom@gmail.com (rockinmom) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:39:54 GMT

After searching for Halloween decorations this year and finding gory and cheap-looking or arts and crafty home-made for a million dollars, I decided to come up with some ideas of my own. I wanted the outside of my home to be cute and classy and have a continuous flow of similarly styled items instead of a few random things placed here and there. I decided to go with a haunted house theme. I had a ...

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How To Wean Your Baby Cold Turkey

fairymom@gmail.com (fairymom) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:21:52 GMT

I thought I would wean my son as gradually as possible, allowing him and myself time to slowly adjust. When it actually came time for weaning, things were much different than I expected. My son was adamant and demanded milk whenever he desired it. I found that each time I denied him a feeding, he wanted to nurse more often than he did before we started the weaning process. When I did nurse him, he...

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How to Make a Basic Daily Schedule

fairymom@gmail.com (fairymom) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:14:53 GMT

Having a daily schedule can really simplify your life and help you organize your home. As a mother of two, I often find myself thinking, "What should I be doing right now?" Having a set schedule of things that I know must get done that day can point me in a productive direction. Also, my kids thrive on routines and I find that a lot depends on having those routines in place. They go to b...

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Hot Air Balloon Festivals

lobo235@gmail.com (lobo235) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:57:37 GMT

During the summer months there are many hot air balloon festivals across the world. These hot air balloon festivals typically have a bunch of beautiful hot air balloons that launch at close to the same time filling the sky with a large assortment of colors and shapes. It's a fun family outing to go and watch the hot air balloons take off and drift across the sky. While you are at the festival, her...

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Kitchen Tips for Parents

lobo235@gmail.com (jjmaughan) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:30:58 GMT

My aunt sent me this email of kitchen tips. I haven't tried them but they seem like great ideas. Give them a try and see if they're true....

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Fun Outdoor Game for Kids

lobo235@gmail.com (jjmaughan) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:59:11 GMT

I taught this to my kids this past weekend and they loved it. We used to call it Wolf Dinner, but I've heard other variations. I remember it from when I was a kid and the thrill of being chased remains fresh in my mind. I can't recall exactly who I played this with--neighborhood kids with faces I've long forgotten--but I remember the game well. This one is perfect for a mixed age group as even the...

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Kids Books About Spring

lobo235@gmail.com (jjmaughan) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:18:57 GMT

We've had a burst of really warm weather where we live, while the rest of the country is in a deep freeze. The air just has that sense of spring about it, and the kids and I have noticed that the crocuses and tulips are starting to green up and sprout. Not typical for our state, but we'll take it. To get everyone in the mood for the rapidly approaching spring, here are some of the most fun kids bo...

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Chicken Tortilla Stacks Recipe

lobo235@gmail.com (jjmaughan) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:36:27 GMT

Here is a fun recipe that utilizes what you've got in your pantry and fridge, plus it's so easy that the kids can make them with minimal supervision. There are many variations of this that you can use with leftovers, but these are our favorite. Great for an after school snack or even a complete lunch, Chicken Tortilla Stacks are a hit with all age groups. Experiment to see what fillings work for ...

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