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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) The joy of being a stay-at-home mother: 7 of 19
Some people think that mothers who stay at home are in the past They do not realize there is more and more of us mothers everyday who stay at home. I myself personally think that if the family can afford the mother not to work it is so much more beneficial in the long run. We can do more with our children if they are in scho... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to spice up boxed macaroni and cheese: 9 of 19
How to spice up mac & cheese The kids tired of that plain ol' mac and cheese. There are a lot of ways to mix it up. With groceries the price they are you have to really watch what you buy. Kids love new meals you can create with simple food items that you always have. I am sure every kid loves mac and cheese but they get... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Fun things to do with your kids in the fall: 5 of 10
Once it is time for the cool, crisp, fall temperature to hit the kids would rather stay inside in front of the games. As we all know most kids are joined at the hip with all the newer technology coming out for them to do. Though sitting there instead of doing activities outside is not very healthy for them. I personally love... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Effective disciplining techniques for children: 2 of 4
There are certain ways you should and should not discipline a child. Some parents do not discipline them enough and some take punishment way too far. Like the parents you hear on the news about beating their child with a belt until they are gasping for their last breathe. Parents do not need to beat their children. You can r... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Superstitious myths and ideas about pregnancy and conception: 1 of 1
There is always a lot of old wives tales that have been passed down from generations. I have heard quite of few of them myself. I got two kids of my own and I can tell you that some of these tales of conceiving and pregnancies are true. You couldn't believe all of the ones that I have been told. I myself, as I was a new moth... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Why pregnant women should take prenatal vitamins: 3 of 3
Why should pregnant women take prenatal vitamins There are certain reasons women should take their prescribed prenatal vitamins. All women that have had a child that have taken vitamins know what they taste like. I am certain that we can all agree they are one of the most foulest tastes in pill form. You have to plug your no... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Essential items for a maternity bag: 2 of 2
How to and what to pack in you maternity bag My idea of a maternity bag would be the stuff you bring with you to the hospital. The stuff you want to make sure you have when you are having the baby. There is so much to remember, you do not want to forget anything. You need to have your own bag, so does the baby, and even your... More..