Posted in Your Family on 30. Nov, 2009
Now that our daughters are getting older, we’re starting to consider getting a dog. My two and four year old daughters have puppy fever (as do I) and are always stopping to point out dogs, ask to pet the dog down the street, and hoping to swing by the pet shop to see the puppies. My husband and I are wondering if it’s about time to add to our family – by getting a dog.
Posted in Your Family on 13. Nov, 2009
[Editor's note: Thanks to Sherri Kruger for her post having the family you've always envisioned. Personally, I've always dreamed about what my life and children would be like, and these simple points give some great insight!]
By Sherri Kruger, for Zen Family Habits
For many the ideal family is the one most commonly portrayed in movies or [...]
Posted in Your Home on 01. Nov, 2009
If you have children then you know all too well that they come with toys. Many MANY toys. Those toys seem to multiply every week. Some toys are great they can spark imagination, creativity and a sense of wonder in little ones. They can help pass a rainy afternoon and even provide valuable insight into our child’s world.
Posted in Your Family, Your Home on 25. Oct, 2009
Whether your family is large or small, time management should be a priority. Taking a bit of time upfront to plan a schedule or routine can reduce stress and allow your family to function optimally.
Posted in Your Family on 05. Oct, 2009
Growing up, we had The Money Tree in our front yard. It was a small little tree that occasionally grew money – pennies, nickles, dimes, etc. Sometimes we’d come home from school and find the coins scattered around it, and (even though I was old enough to figure it out) it was a [...]
Posted in Your Family, Your Money on 30. Sep, 2009
Have you ever considered volunteering? Disney is providing extra incentive to give back to your community next year by rewarding free one-day passes to 1 million folks who take a day to volunteer.
“The “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program will provide certified volunteers with a one-day ticket to any park at Disneyland [...]
Posted in Your Family on 21. Sep, 2009
Ah, Monday. Although Mondays are usually seen as a bummer, I like to look at them as a clean slate. It’s the beginning of another week, with the promise of new things to come. Mondays can be a day of opportunity, and a fresh start to what could be a fantastic week ahead. Since it’s [...]
Posted in Infants on 17. Sep, 2009
It never really occurred to me that my miniature dachshund, Oliver, would have much of an issue with our new baby. Sure, he was used to being “my baby,” with his place in my lap (which was harder and harder as my pregnancy progressed), but I figured he would adapt just fine. Boy, [...]
Posted in Your Family, Your Money on 10. Sep, 2009
Hooray for Wal-Mart! Reuters posted an article today about the company’s plan for making family fun more affordable. More and more families are opting for less expensive ways to enjoy an evening together, rather than choosing a more expensive evening out. Forget taking the kids miniature golfing – with Wal-Mart’s low prices and great selection, [...]
Posted in Your Health on 07. Sep, 2009
I found this article from Shine particularly interesting, given that I’m buckling down and trying to lose those last few pregnancy pounds. I went to the gym last night and was reminded how much I hate cardio when I’m not used to it, which is why this post is refreshing. There are ways to get [...]
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