Green and Low Cost Holiday Gifts for Kids - Early Childhood
With an eye on the economy as well as the environment, parents are approaching the holidays with a wary and worried eye. It's a challenge to find the right balance of teaching our kids about fiscal and environmental responsibility, but not ... [... more]
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Last Minute Halloween Party Ideas - Early Childhood
Halloween is fast approaching. Here are some quick, fun ideas to add to your child's Halloween party. Let them make goo. This is a quick and easy recipe that is safe for kids to make and leaves them with hours of fun. Mix all ingredients in large ... [... more]
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No Sew Halloween Costumes You Can Make - Early Childhood
I am the type of person who does not like to waste money. Buying Halloween costumes is a waste of money in my opinion. When I was little, my mom and I used to create my costume about an hour before I went trick or treating. Anyone can make a ... [... more]
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More Great Gifts To Make - Early Childhood
I have put together some more great, inexpensive gift ideas for you and the kids to work on. Calendars - There are many online sites that offer free, printable calendar templates. There are many different formats available from desk size ... [... more]
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Kids and Stomach Flu Survival Supplies - Early Childhood
On the heels of my 6-year-old's first serious multi-day bout with stomach flu (not too bad to hold out this long, I know!), I thought I'd compile my newly acquired wisdom to help you prepare for when stomach flu strikes your little one. The main ... [... more]
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Kid Friendly No-Bake Cookie Recipes - Early Childhood
You're so busy this time of year, shopping, wrapping, mailing, visiting, and cooking. Baking? Oh no, you forgot to make cookies for your child's class party, or the neighbor's get together. Relax, here are four no bake recipes that are guaranteed ... [... more]
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Easter Baskets and Dessert - Early Childhood
Hippety, hoppety, Easter's on its way... One of my favorite things about Easter is the promise of spring. Easter also means lots of candy right? Not necessarily. There are plenty of things you can fill your child's basket with that aren't candy ... [... more]
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Easy Teacher's Gifts - Early Childhood
Every year we go through the daunting task of what to get for the teachers in my children's lives. Not just school teachers, but religion teachers, bus drivers, babysitters, and sport coaches. We give gifts not just for the holidays, but also for ... [... more]
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Family Style New Year's - Early Childhood
You don't have to wait until the stroke of midnight to celebrate New Year's with your kids. There are quite a few things you can do during the day on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day to celebrate. Feel free to use some of the ideas here and adapt ... [... more]
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Review of Children's Dental Products - Early Childhood
In keeping with the National Children's Dental Health Month theme I started last week, here is a review of some of the newest products on the market. My children and I have tested all of the following products and would recommend them all. For ... [... more]
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Kids and Charitable Giving - Early Childhood
In preparing to write this article, about what my family does to teach our children about charitable giving, I looked up some statistics on giving in America and was pleasantly surprised at what I learned. Several different sources (mostly using ... [... more]
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Gifts Kids Can Make - Early Childhood
This time of year is financially tough on many people. Most kids love to be creative, so here are some ideas for you and the kids to get creative and protect your budget at the same time. Hand Print Shirts - Purchase an inexpensive sweatshirt or ... [... more]
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