"It was a life I wanted to leave behind," says Marijo Varney, 36, of Keene, New Hampshire, referencing her "crazy" dual-income existence of two years ago. Husband, Jim, 40, a Quality Engineer for a large medical company worked two hours away from … [Read more...]
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Interviewing a Babysitter
When parents are interviewing a sitter for a babysitting job, there are certain questions that automatically become important, such as experience, location and more. There are other questions, however, that parents may overlook. The following is a … [Read more...]
Finding a Playgroup: Advice for Shy (and Not-So-Shy!) Moms by Carren Joye
Playgroups provide fun, friendship and support for parents and children, but many parents find the idea of approaching other parents at the park or joining a group of strangers daunting. It's okay to be cautious, but don't let shyness keep you from … [Read more...]
Dye Easter Eggs Frugally with Food Coloring
Until I found myself in a foreign country with no Easter egg dyeing kits, I really had no idea you could just use food coloring. In fact, I didn't even look online to see if someone else had tried it before I made up my own "recipe". Surely if it … [Read more...]
Easter Activity: Resurrection Eggs (with Free Printables)
Resurrection Eggs is a simple, inexpensive activity for teaching children of all ages about the Resurrection. 12 plastic eggs each contain a symbol of the events leading up to the Resurrection of Christ, as well as a short description and a … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: Activity and Craft Kits for Kids $1 or Less at Michaels
If cabin fever is setting in and you're running low on ideas for indoor activities to keep the kids busy this winter, you may just want to head to Michaels. They've got a wide selection of craft and activity kits for kids priced to fit any budget … [Read more...]