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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Whether just having fun, learning something new, or connecting with friends and family – on screens or balance in their time spent doing different activities. This break can be anything that doesn’t involve technology, but the more active or social the break, the better. This will help “reset” their brain and prevent tech overload.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. I biked to the library, to the mall, to the TCBY, to visit my parents at their offices in the university, to the pool, basically everywhere a kid would want to go. K and Finn (my parents dog) 12. K in her dance costume 2.

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Each time they took up something new, it meant new uniforms and equipment.

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Caring Causes: Persevere

Motherhood Moments

For both single and double parent households, it can be difficult or impossible to afford to take time off work or hire a babysitter. Youth actively pursuing education or working positively impact the local economy, while non-working youth are not providing that same impact.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. we started doing it after a family activity on my days off, and I’ve kept to it even when times were very tight. A cake with a perfect swirl! 😉 10.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults. And, to get your children involved, help them clean out clothing and toys they no longer need or use to donate to charity.

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Tom’s of Maine Natural Kids Oral Care Kit and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Tom’s of Maine is inviting kids and parents to get creative for a good cause and learn about natural oral care with a new coloring book called “ Brushing Fun.” Starting today, with each free download of the customizable coloring book Tom’s will donate 10 tubes of Wicked Cool! This could be a fun activity for you and your kids!

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