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Making Baby Announcements

Make your own birth announcements to send to friends and family. Sending birth announcements allows you to introduce your new bundle of joy officially to those who matter most to you. Preparing your announcements before the baby arrives can make it easier on you to put them together once she’s here, especially with the lack of sleep that typically accompanies bringing a baby home. Each announcement can look exactly like the others, or you can make a custom announcement for everyone you want to share the news with.

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Kitchen Decor Themes

Your kitchen should be a lively room, decorated with colors and a theme that makes you want to spend time there. The kitchen should complement the colors and style of nearby rooms, particularly if you can see the kitchen from another room. However, the kitchen is also a room that allows for more creativity and character than other rooms, such as a formal living room.

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How to Make Valentine’s Day Decorations

Make Valentine’s Day decorations to spruce up your home or office for the holiday. Homemade Valentine’s Day decorations can add to a festive or romantic atmosphere in any room of your home or for a party. Include your children in making some of the decorations to spend extra time together. Many children learn from crafts and enjoy craft-time, which typically makes handmade holiday decoration projects a pleasure for all involved.

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Problem Stepchildren

Every family has its own trials and tribulations. Dealing with stepchildren is different from dealing with your own biological children — no matter how much you may love your stepchild or want to help. Some children may exhibit problem behavior as a way of dealing with his new family setup. Dealing with a problematic stepchild can ultimately destroy your relationship with your spouse, break apart your family or cause you all to find a way to weather the storm and allow you to become a loving, connected family.

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Getting Free Birth Control for Teens

Free birth control is available for teens who seek it. Whether the teen is sexually active, considering becoming sexually active or simply wants to get a handle on her menstrual cycle, birth control is probably a good idea. Most teens don’t have the money to pay for birth control, which can lead to unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, some of which are irreversible. Let your teen know how she can get birth control, even if you can’t stomach the thought of her needing it.