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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Monthly Archives: December 2011
I recently received a complimentary Allerbling kit to review for the blog. Allerbling is a rubber wrist band for children with food allergies. Customizable allergy charms indicate what foods the child is allergic to. If you’re the parent of a child with food allergies, is Allerbling a good product for you? Watch my video review […]
Continue readingGenerally speaking, frugal and homemade gifts do not have the “cheapskate” connotation they used to. Frugal is in and, for many families, necessary this holiday season. Now that the stigma is lifted, get into the frugal holiday spirit with some of these homemade Christmas gift ideas. Living Gifts Giving potted plants to your friends and […]
Continue readingLearning manners can be a lifelong venture. But the basics can be taught in preschool. While parents can expect mistakes, learning manners at the preschool level is not out of the question. Here are some ideas on how you can teach your preschooler manners. Read Stories about Manners There are lots of good books about […]
Continue readingVolunteering is something people often do during the holiday season. This is probably because the “spirit” of the holidays is giving, and volunteering certainly involves giving – giving of your time, talents, and abilities. But why should you do it, and where? Here are some ideas. Some Reasons for Volunteering * People are in need! […]
Continue readingThe color green is a natural during the holidays. Why not take it literally, too? More and more people are becoming concerned about the wasteful nature of the holidays, and going green and approaching the holidays in an environmentally-friendly way is one way to stave off the waste. For those concerned about global warming and […]
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