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Planning the Holidays
by ruth on December 8, 2009
As you bring out the holiday decorations, be extra careful especially if you have small kids around. According to a study from Children's Hospital Boston's Division of Emergency Medicine, holi...
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Planning the Holidays
by ruth on December 2, 2009
Planning on sending real Christmas cards but don't think you'll manage to send them out in time? Send e-cards instead! You can whip up one in minutes, click send and your recipient may be read...
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Planning the Holidays
by ruth on October 18, 2009
Halloween is an occasion that is traditionally associated with candy, lots and lots of candy. But really, does it have to be? I know my kids get more fun out of the the activities like treat o'treatin...
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Planning the Holidays
by Michelle Donahue Hillison on December 13, 2008
I love it when our house is decorated for the winter holidays. However getting to that point is nearly impossible. I always have the highest of hopes to start early and managing all the other things...
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by Michelle Donahue Hillison on November 27, 2008
Are your kids getting ready to write Santa? Why not combine their holiday gift pleading efforts with a good deed. Check out this neat program from Macy's.
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an ...
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Planning the Holidays
by Michelle Donahue Hillison on November 22, 2008
With Thanksgiving rolling around, you've probably got kids underfoot and hyper. Here is a cute idea - make custom Thanksgiving placemats.
Supplies:
Laminating sheet. (You can get packs of 10 lami...
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by Michelle Donahue Hillison on June 8, 2008
I'm not on their payroll but I love Off Skintastic.
If your family is anything like ours, the bugs drive you nuts when you are outside at certain times. Half the time my daughter doesn't ev...
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by Michelle Donahue Hillison on June 6, 2008
One of my favorite websites for inexpensive summer fun is orientaltrading.com. They sell all sorts of fun craft kits, ones for small and big kids (ok and adults who like to sneak in on the action to...
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by Michelle Donahue Hillison on April 7, 2008
I was born in 1970. I have vivid memories and grainy photos of the birthday parties of my youth - backyard events with games and cake and once, even a party at local McDonald's. The idea was mor...
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by Melissa Petri on March 6, 2008
My sister and I are Quinny fans. So, last October, when I was given my new travel schedule, I decided to buy another Quinny. Rather than tote my Speedi with me all over the world, I bought a Zapp to m...
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Planning the Holidays
by Melissa Petri on December 19, 2007
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Our annual trek to my hometown is 7 days away. No matter how many times I've flown with kids in tow, I still dread the full 14 hours of flight every time. Although most of out trips turn o...
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Planning the Holidays
by Melissa Petri on December 14, 2007
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Christmas is just 12 days away. I've been racking my brain for the past week, trying to figure out the perfect present for each family member. I normally give gifts that I know the receiver...
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Planning the Holidays
by Melissa Petri on November 24, 2007
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Many have rushed to the malls for Black Friday's shopping bonanza to take advantage of discounts, and to kick start the holiday buying season. However, there are still some who are a bit he...
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Planning the Holidays
by Melissa Petri on November 12, 2007
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Thanksgiving is exactly 10 days away. Many are looking forward to the long weekend with the whole family, while Moms are busy looking for new recipes for the annual event. For Moms who still ha...
