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• Should Children Be Given An Allowance For Doing Household Chores?

  

  After I shared yesterday’s post, 5 Ways to Get Children To Help With the Household Chores on several of my social media platforms. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Blogger Opportunities: Purex Is Accepting Applications For Purex Insiders

  

  After I had children, I was amazed at how much laundry seemed to accumulate in my house and how it seemed to multiply before I could ever get a chance to get al... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 5 Ways To Get Your Children to Help With the Household Chores

  

  When my daughter was born, I knew that I wanted to do things differently than my parents and I wanted to teach my own children the value of helping around the... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 9 Interesting Facts About Human Trafficking – Protect Your Children Today

  

  Slavery was abolished December 6th, 1865, when congress passed the 13th Amendment, part of the United States Constitution which freed the last of the American... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Jupiter Chronicles by Leonardo Ramirez

  

  When I was growing up, I was not a huge fan of reading.  In fact I didn’t find it fun but as an adult I enjoy reading.  I remember during summer reading program... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 5 Ways to Declutter Your Home – Earn Some Cash For Your Unwanted Items

  

  Do you have a bunch of stuff that you are no longer using in your home?  Is your unwanted junk just sitting in your house collecting dust? Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Daughter Got Her New Ear’s Yesterday

  

  As many of you already know, my daughter had her second cochlear implant surgery on June 11th.  The recovery process was very similar to her first surgery in... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Barbecue Safety Tips – Keep Your Children Safe While Using the Barbecue Grill

  

  Do you enjoy grilling out during the summer months to avoid heating up your house while using your oven to cook meals for your family? Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Summer Food Safety Tips – Reduce Your Chances of Food Poisoning

  

  Do you enjoy going to barbecues or celebrations during the summer time, especially, around holidays?  Did you know that you are more likely to eat contaminated... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH

• Firework Safety and Prevention For The Entire Family

  

  Fourth of July is a little over a week away and the firework stands have been preparing for weeks so that they can legally open. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Family Fun – Spending the Afternoon at the Swimming Pool

  

  Yesterday afternoon I decided to take the kids to the swimming pool for a bit of afternoon fun.  My older kids have been asking when they could go swimming ever... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 15 Ways to Protect Your Home and Family from Burglary

  

  Do crime rates decrease during the summertime?  Most people would assume that crime rates would decrease during the summer since families are more active, plan... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 9 Ways to Protect You and Your Family From Bug Bites

  

  Do you and your family enjoy spending time outdoors during the evening hours?  When it is nice outside, I love letting my children play outside in the backyard... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Bicycling is Great Exercise and the Entire Family Can Enjoy Exercising Together

  

  As the weather has warmed up outside, I have noticed more children and teenagers in my neighborhood outside playing and riding their bikes, scooters, or... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Prevent Heat Related Illnesses in Infants, Children, and Teens

  

  The temperatures are beginning to rise outside as summertime is quickly approaching and families are often planning fun outdoor activities and outings. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• 12 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe on the Playground

  

  Most kids are out for the summer and parents find themselves looking for activities for them to do with their kids.  Parents want to keep their kids busy and... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• 8 Tips for Pregnant Mom’s to Survive a Summer Pregnancy

  

  The summers seem to be getting hotter and hotter each year.  It is not always possible to avoid a pregnancy during the summer months, if not more mom’s would... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Swimming Pool Safety Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe This Summer

  

  I always loved summer time as a kid, it meant spending time at the pool and hanging out with my friends on the weekends.  While I was growing up, my mom would... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Prevent Heat Related Car Accidents This Summer

  

  Each summer I always cringe when I hear sad stories on the new about parents or daycare workers accidentally leaving a child inside of a hot car, in some cases... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Daughter’s Second Cochlear Implant Surgery

  

  Today is the day that my daughter gets her second cochlear implant.  I have to admit even though I have already been through this same surgery 12 years ago... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING