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Organizing Tips for Busy Moms

Cleaning should NOT be put off until springtime! Organization is your friend, so give it some love! By putting aside just a few minutes a week, California Closets can help your house be transformed from looking like the crazy kid down the hall’s college dorm, to the perfect haven of neat stacks, each lovingly attacked by the label maker.

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Holiday Survival Tips From a Fitness Expert

I literally ran into the mall the other day to grab some new PJ’s for Jake, my 17-month-old. As soon as I walked in the door I was blasted my holiday tunes, a larger than life Christmas tree, kids in line to see Santa, and sale signs everywhere. It hit me like a ton of bricks, the holidays are here. I don’t even have my turkey yet, where did the time go?

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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.

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10 Simple Tips for Raising Smarter Kids

Im passionate about a lot of things, as most mothers are, particularly when it comes to our childrens well-being. There are 1001 things that matter and it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with the latest best advice on what your child really needs for health, happiness and success. But although the situations vary for each family, one aspect is the same for us all: Good nutrition matters for each and every child.