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Decorators ABC’s

Written by Diva · Filed Under Featured Posts

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!It’s Back To School season right now, with most children either just getting back into school or preparing to in the coming weeks. As part of our Back To School feature, I am working on a series called the Decorators ABC’s. Over the month of September, I plan on bringing 26 posts - one for each letter of the alphabet - related to home decor. So - here is where I need your input. I have to find a theme,... [Read the full story]

Moms In Business

Kids In Business: Sites That Encourage The Kidpreneuer

August 12, 2008 · 2 Comments

Have you been thinking about starting a business that the family can work at together? Has the entrepreneur bug bitten your child? Today I wanted to focus on websites that cater to helping your child(ren) and/or family find valuable information and resources that can help you accomplish your work at home dreams. The first one that comes to mind is Show Kids The Money a site that has a bunch of business ideas for kids. Show Kids The Money not only gives kids ideas for businesses but they provide articles that help kids (and... [Read the full story]

In The News

Parents Rights vs Teachers Rights

August 25, 2008 · 1 Comment

A story on MSN earlier this week caught my attention, and I will admit, got me a little upset! The story revolves around a 12 year old student who was suspended from school for having pink hair. The student, who recently lost her father to cancer, is a model student with A grades. Earlier in the summer, with her mother’s permission, she dyed her hair pink in honor of her father. Upon returning to school this fall, she was suspended because her hair apparently violates a school policy stating that students may not... [Read the full story]

Moms Living Green

My Green Vacation

August 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment

By the time you read this post, I will be on vacation. Every year, my husband and I end the summer with a vacation at the lake with the kids. I am looking forward to going, and by now, I am probably relaxing on an internet-less, phone-less private beach. I have to admit, when we first started this vacation tradition, we weren’t thinking about the green aspect of it. We just got lucky, because we really do have a very environmentally friendly vacation. 1. We stay close to home. The cabin we rent each year is about 2... [Read the full story]

Mom Approved

Real Moms Talk About:Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion & A Giveaway

August 23, 2008 · 2 Comments

A Real Mom Review by: Tracy Roberts When I received my box containing the samples of Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion I immediately ripped open a package and applied it to my old, dry, wrinkly hands. I was surprised at the light- almost non-existent- fragrance (a plus if you’re sensitive to them) and very light, non-oily texture. The directions say to use sparingly. As a matter of fact a small packet containing a mere 3cc’s will give you 3-5 applications. I won’t say that I didn’t pay attention... [Read the full story]