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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!) Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Neighbors knew each other.

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Motherhood Ebook Bundle: 5 ebooks for $7.40

Family Balance Sheet

This week, BundleoftheWeek.com is offering an amazing bundle of ebooks designed to support you in motherhood and parenting in general! Nurturing Creativity: A Guide for Busy Moms is a book to help you grow creatively. Parenting with Positive Guidance by Amanda Morgan. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions.

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Caillou Talking Doll and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Caillou exhibits a familiar sensibility and behaviors that parents of preschoolers can relate to. Surrounded by his parents, his younger sister Rosie, his grandparents and peers his age, Caillou is fascinated by everything around him. Whether he’s at home, at school or on the playground, Caillou finds opportunities to learn and grow.

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Plan a Staycation | Summer Fun Guide

Family Balance Sheet

Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. North Central Indiana :: Parenting Miracles. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: Mid-Atlantic. Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York :: Coupons, Deals and More.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother.

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John Walsh Safety Tips Tweet Up & $50 AmEx Gift Card Giveaway #CoxTakeCharge

Saving Cents With Sense

As parents we work hard to ensure our kids safety, but as technology grows, so does the potential harm from digital media. As for the actual internet, I’m just not ready for my kids to be on it – and I’m not alone because 40% of parents interviewed by Cox named the internet as a source of concern when it comes to inappropriate content.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Our children learn by example. That is why it is of upmost importance that we provide positive examples for our children, as they are likely to inherit much of our lifestyle choices, both the good and the bad.

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