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Ironic Autism Opposites

A post I read on the Internet made me think about the ironic opposites that sometimes exists in the autism world. What was the post? The post I saw was about autism and it related an opposite that (really) only people with autism knowledge would understand. It compared a trait of some kids with autism—many…

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12 Hot Websites to Save Money (And Still Have a Blast) This Summer

Mom! Can we go to LEGOLAND? Mom! Can we go to Magic Mountain? Mom! Can we go to Disneyland? Mom! Can I go horseback riding? Rent a WaveRunner? Buy a surfboard? Go to Atlantis? Go on a Disney Cruise? Chances are if you have a child that can talk, you have heard some of these questions. American Express conducted a survey and discovered that the average person planned to spend approximately $1,180 PER PERSON …

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Style on a Budget: Re-Fashion Tips for Moms

Hi, I’m Merrick from Merrick’s Art, where I blog about style, sewing, and family life. I’m a mom of a spunky and smart little two year old boy, and seven months pregnant with baby boy #2, and I’m thrilled to be here on ModernMom today! One of my favorite things to feature on my blog is re-fashions. Since it’s hard to find good quality fabrics for a good price and in good patterns, I’ve learned that I prefer to start with something from a store and then make it my own.