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Friday, May 23, 2014

Small Spaces and Kids: Smart Ideas for Families with Limited Living Space

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These days, you can see almost everything shrinking – phones, computers, cars, even homes. While the reduction in size may be okay for some things, when it comes to homes and homes with kids, space is something we all look for. Sadly however, we cannot always get what we want, so the best solution...

A Mom’s Guide to Budget Study Room Designs

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Everybody loves a bargain. Whether you’re a single mom, a working mom who is conscious about the cost of living these days, or even a dad who wants the best for their kids, finding low cost items is always seen as a good thing. Getting quality stuff at a fraction of the cost, no matter what these...

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Dogs and Other Pets

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You may have seen numerous pictures and videos of kids and dogs, as well as other pets, co-existing happily and safely. Some people even post pictures of their kids sleeping happily with their pets, and these very same pets keeping an eye on these kids as if they were their own. As cute and as endearing...

Gift ideas for kids – Are Toys Your Only Option?

2:09 PM Posted by Unknown No comments
When it comes to gift giving, people often gravitate towards toys when kids are the recipient. And why not? Kids love toys, and we love seeing the joy in their faces when they open up their presents to see these toys. But are toys really the only option we have for gift giving? Isn’t there a more...

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Apartment Clean Even with Kids

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One of the things most parents complain about, whether they live in a huge house, or a small apartment, is the mess their kids make. Kids create messes like there is no tomorrow, and keeping your home clean becomes something of a “mission impossible” day after day. How do you keep your apartment...

Friday, May 2, 2014

How to Keep Your Toddlers Safe from Harm at Home

12:10 PM Posted by Unknown No comments
If you are a parent with a toddler, then you know how difficult it can be to try and keep your child safe even at home. These are the years when your kids will be truly curious about the things around them, and what their boundaries are. The potential for disaster and for accidents to happen is...

How to Teach Your Little Ones to Read

11:57 AM Posted by Unknown No comments
Some people believe that teaching a toddler to read before they are 5 or 6 years old is a futile endeavour. While it is not advisable that you pressure your 3 year old to be able to read and understand all of the books that you bought them, it is also not unthinkable that you encourage your toddler...

Things Your Baby Does Not Really Need

9:11 AM Posted by Unknown , No comments
Okay, you have to admit that after seeing commercials and ads showing babies “enjoying” fancy pacifiers, and looking ready for the red carpet in their designer togs, you find yourself itching to go out and buy these for your own child. While these may seem like good purchases to you, you should...

Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Importance of Buying Furniture Made Specifically for Kids

2:27 PM Posted by Unknown No comments
You may not know this, but some people actually buy furnishings that are made for grown-ups instead of kids’ furniture for their kids’ use in order to save money. The logic some parents have is that their kids will grow up anyway, so better use furnishings that they can use for longer. What they...

Tips and Tricks for Getting Kids to Clean Their Room

2:08 PM Posted by Unknown No comments
Probably one of the most tiring tasks parents face when they have kids of any age is in getting their kids rooms cleaned. What is even more challenging is in training kids to keep their rooms clean, and to clean up after themselves. How can you get a 3 year old to put away their toys after...