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9 Fun Things You Can Do With Kids Inside

April 16, 2018 by Jenn Worden

9 Fun Things You Can Do With Kids Inside

This post about 9 Fun Things You Can Do With Kids Inside is brought to you by Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are my own. When the weather keeps the kids indoors, it can be difficult to keep everyone entertained, and both parents and children can start to get cabin fever. This time of year,…

Filed Under: At Home

Why Social Justice Matters & What We Can Learn from Emma Gonzales, Naomi Wadler, & Edna Chavez

April 12, 2018 by dvolpitta

Why Social Justice Matters & What We Can Learn from Emma Gonzales, Naomi Wadler, & Edna Chavez

Last week, I spoke with the founders of Girls Leadership, whose mission it is to equip girls with the skills to exercise the power of their voice. In our discussion, we spoke about the importance of actively teaching social justice, particularly to girls. We are in a unique time period, one in which we are…

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Teacher Strike: Our Teachers Walk Out, Not On The Kids, But For The Kids

April 12, 2018 by Errin Spencer

Teacher Strike: Our Teachers Walk Out, Not On The Kids, But For The Kids

Why strike? Why walk out on the kids? These are questions I know people across the U.S. are asking. I am not a teacher. I do not work for the public school system. I am just a parent who sends her six children to public school Monday through Friday, August through May, well I did anyway until our…

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3 Road Trip Tips that Every Mom Should Know

April 10, 2018 by Lori Pace

3 Road Trip Tips that Every Mom Should Know

This post about 3 Road Trip Tips That Every Mom Should Know is brought to you by Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are my own. Spring Break came and went quickly this year. My kids were with their dad but, when they got home we crammed in a quick road trip to top off the…

Filed Under: Around The House, At Home

Six Tips to Help You Get Organized This Spring

March 30, 2018 by Barbara Reich Leave a Comment

Six Tips to Help You Get Organized This Spring

I love spring for many reasons: warmer weather, celebrating my birthday, blooming flowers, and most of all because its time for spring cleaning! While those two words may not generate the same excitement for you, follow these tips and I promise, youll start the season with a bounce in your step, clear space in your mind, and a better organized home.

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No-Dye Watercolor Easter Eggs

March 27, 2018 by Lilyshop Leave a Comment

No-Dye Watercolor Easter Eggs

Want to give your Easter eggs a cool tie dye design? These beautifully decorated eggs are so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients! Supplies Eggs Food coloring Oil White vinegar Water Directions Start with a bowl of hot water, enough that it will completely cover the egg. Add a splash of vinegar. Add several drops of food coloring into the bowl. Then add two tablespoons of oil.

Filed Under: Around The House, Easter

How To Make Eggshell Flower Pots

March 27, 2018 by val-rice Leave a Comment

How To Make Eggshell Flower Pots

Every now and then, my inner Martha appears and I get the itch to do something crafty. It all started with something I saw on Pinterest. Yes, Im totally addicted. Seeing the photo of the end product sparked a little fire inside me and I had to make these eggshell pots.

Filed Under: Around The House, Crafts, Easter

10 Ways To Help Your Child Become A Better Writer

March 6, 2018 by Samantha Parent Walravens Leave a Comment

10 Ways To Help Your Child Become A Better Writer

If your kids are like mine, they don’t take well to their parents giving them advice on much of anything — academics, athletics, you name it. In many ways, I am thankful for this. My kids are independent and have learned to do their homework on their own.But I had to step in recently to help my middle-schooler with a term paper that needed a lot of help. I started with my red pen …

Filed Under: At Home, Parenting

How to Make a Candy Necklaces

February 8, 2018 by Lilyshop Leave a Comment

How to Make a Candy Necklaces

OMG, I made my very own candy necklace! Pretty cool huh? You can make these in whatever color you want… mine are pink and purple for Valentine’s Day. Alright let’s start. This is easy, I promise! Ingredients 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 cream of tartar (this is a powder in the spice aisle – makes everything shiny, but it’s optional) 1 tsp of flavoring if desired 1 tbs cocoa powder (if you want them to be chocolate flavored) Directions

Filed Under: Crafts, Valentine's Day

Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break

January 14, 2018 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break

Great news! Nursing moms are getting a new tax break from the IRS for breast pumps and other supplies. The same proposal was rejected last year because the IRS didnt think breastfeeding had enough benefits to be considered medical care. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates fought for the proposal, citing the many long-lasting health benefits of breast milk. The IRS has changed their tune and will now allow mothers to count the cost of breast pumps and other supplies as a medical deduction.

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