Babysitter Rules

I had an issue with a babysitter once that made me extra cautious with new babysitters. Now when the sitter comes, I go over our house rules, which are:

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Doing dishes with a little better attitude

A friend of mine shared this saying with me and I had it made on a board with vinyl lettering. It's hanging above my kitchen sink and whenever I don't... read more

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Sometimes Less is More: Lessons From a 4-Year Old

There have been a couple experiences with my daughter lately that have taught me a lesson -- less is more.

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Messaging My Daughter’s Room: Determined to Fly

I wanted to message my daughter’s room and teach her about herself at the same time. I noticed as early as age two that she was a determined little one.... read more

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Get Out of Bed Before Your Kids Wake Up!

I always find that the days I get up at least an hour before my kids start calling "mommy," the whole day goes better. I have time to exercise and... read more

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Flying with Kids...No Magic Cure

I live overseas, so we travel quite a bit with our kids. About every 3 to 6 months, we load them up for a whirlwind adventure that usually takes us... read more

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Better Communication

I have found that asking my kids: "How was your day?" or "How was school today?" is not enough. I usually get the "fine" answer. I have to ask specific... read more

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LeapFrog Letter Factory

I have to admit I am not the best teacher for my children (thank heaven for school)! I also have to admit I am in my car way too much.... read more

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Flying with Babies and Small Children

When I took my two daughters on their first plane ride, I was so nervous to say the least. My one-year old had a lot of "spunk" and I feared... read more

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Keeping Grocery Bags in Order

Plastic grocery bags are usually a mess to keep, right? I've recently found a great way to store them. In an empty tissue box, stuff your grocery bags one at... read more

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