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Things I've Learned This Week

** The lighting in fitting rooms is nothing short of cruel.

** My toes are sooooo ready for flip flops.

** A clean car is pretty awesome (even if only for five short minutes).

** I probably owe the car wash an apology note.

** The appetites of my children dramatically increase the moment school lets…

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Added by Jennifer Marshall on January 18, 2013 at 4:11pm — 1 Comment

It Took Having Kids to Realize What I'm Truly Passionate About...

When I was little, I thought that I wanted to grow up to be a doctor. I went on to university thinking just that. But, like many things in life, things change. For me they did, big time. I got married, and had a baby...and then three more. I kept up with school for the first few years of marriage and parenthood, but after six years and four kids later my entire pursuit in life changed. The whole idea that being successful…

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Added by Jennifer Wheeler on February 14, 2011 at 2:54pm — 1 Comment

They Call Me Martha Stewart Mommy…

…because I’m the type of Mommy who…

Something to live for quote

Has an underwear drawer full of pixie dust, tiny note paper, & brightly coloured pens ready & waiting for The Tooth Fairy…as opposed to an underwear drawer full of thongs, sensual oils, & batteries for my sex toys.

Has a two foot tall elf named Beans (’cause he’s full of ‘em!) that sits on the…

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Added by Tracy Warner on May 18, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

25 Ways to Keep Kid’s Rooms Clean and Organized

1. Place hooks, shelves and other put things away spaces at eye level so your kids can easily reach them

2. Clean with your child a few times. This allows your child to learn from you what you expect “clean” to look like.

3. Make a chore chart with rewards that are meaningful to your child. And remember that stickers may be meaningful for younger kids but won’t cut the mustard with older kids. Be flexible as kids grow.

4. Limit the number of stuffed animals your child is allowed… Continue

Added by Melissa Smallwood, Multi-Tasking Mama on February 20, 2009 at 2:27pm — 1 Comment

Best shopping experience with kids - Ikea

If your kids are little, it can be a nightmare taking them shopping to the nearby mall. You try to do all your shopping as fast as you can, and get out before they get overtired and out of control. One store has gone above and beyond to help parents have a stress-free pleasant shopping experience - Ikea.

Everyone who has been to Ikea loves it's innovative European furniture design, low prices and a variety of products to suit every taste. But if you bring children there, they will… Continue

Added by Kristina (Boston Family Life) on December 15, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Kids room design with feng shui

Feng shui, meaning wind and water is the ancient Chinese philosophy, which is used for designing a home for the success of its occupants. It has evolved in northern China since as early as 4000 BC. At the core of feng shui is the quest for balance between yin and yang, where all things are either one or the other. For example, being relaxed is yin, but being alert is yang. This concept is applied to home furnishings, where fabrics are the most yin, but glass is the most yang, and wood falls in… Continue

Added by Kristina (Boston Family Life) on December 12, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments