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Memory Quilt from Kids Clothes
I made a memory quilt of my son. I cut out pieces of some of his tee shirts, and also transferred pictures of him at different ages and put them on cloth, then put it altogether as a lap quilt.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Questionnaire to Get to Know Kids Better
Here is an idea for youngsters you care about but aren't readily accessible. I printed this out a couple times and gave it to my kids with a diary for each of them. This gives you a way to know more about these young people; things to do, gifts to give.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Teach Your Children the Value of Money
As a retired school teacher, I saw many teenagers who had no idea of the value of money. They felt they should be given whatever they wanted. They also had trouble taking responsibility.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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A Dollar a Year for Birthdays
On each birthday, instead of sending a package, they enclose with the birthday card a check in the amount of $1 for each year of the recipient's age.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Appreciate Simple Pleasures
We all have memories of our childhood that are cherished in our hearts forever. It's not the things that cost the most money, it's the time spent with the ones we love the most that we'll always remember.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Halloween: Home Party for Sick Kids
Years ago at Halloween I had two children who were not feeling well, so I did a rush job of planning a "party". We lived in a large, two story house, so here is what I did.
Posted on: 10/23/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Halloween Costume Safety Tips
Regardless of if your costume is bought or homemade, please use a "homemade" face. As a volunteer with our local fire dept and a first responder, I find it sad that every year at least one child is injured by their costume.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Halloween Songs
Here are some Halloween songs from my younger days as a Mom. I Wish I Was an Orange Jack-O-Lantern (To the tune of "Oscar Meyer Wiener" jingle)
Posted on: 10/20/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Getting Children To Brush Their Teeth
Does anyone else have major trouble with teeth brushing in 10 year olds? Are they truly capable of doing a good job? My son is prone to decay big time, while my daughter is not.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 | 10 Feedback(s)
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Stop Children From Arguing
I have a tip for children bickering. I have passed this tip along and had reports back at how amazing the results. I used this until my children were grown and now my grandkids get a dose.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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