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Why Indoor Play-Gyms Give Me The Blues

Ah, the indoor play-gym. Wild colors. Bouncy things. Countless ways to lose yourself in all-things-kiddie. They seem to be popping up everywhere I turn (or maybe I’m just noticing them more). But if I may offer some wacky advice to moms who just might have the same twisted outlook on life as myself – If you see one, RUN AWAY! Run far, far away.

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Cheap Vacation Tips for Families of 5

Taking a vacation when you’re a family of five can present special problems. Not only is there the extra expense of actually traveling, but most establishments think of a family as “two adults and two children,” which can mean that you end up paying a lot extra for that third child. Through proper planning ahead of time, you can have a cheap family vacation.