Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

Specifically, she witnessed from her very own backyard, a sand hill crane with a plastic cup (think cough syrup cup) stuck on its beak, preventing it from being able to eat. As I parent, I cannot wait to try the beach sled. For Jennifer Schlangen, it was an awful and extremely sad sight to watch.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 18, 2018

Intex Swim Center Family Inflatable Lounge Pool $29 (Reg $50) Add some color and style to your backyard with the Intex Swim Center Family Lounge Pool. Parents can get cozy on the built-in-bench while […]. Walmart has Intex Swim Center Family Inflatable Lounge Pool for $29 (Reg $50).

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Family Backyard Parenting Walmart 53

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

These super cool backyard hideouts are hanging “tents” made from sheets and hula hoops! All you need is a hose and a simple pool noodle to create lasting sprinkler fun in your backyard. Play a giant game of Twister right in your backyard, and there’s no slippery mat to worry about! How clever!

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Invite the grand-kids for an overnight camping adventure in your own backyard. Make puppets and stage a show for the parents – letting the kids come up with the story line, the kind of puppets they want to make, the puppet stage (it can be as simple as an ironing board with a tablecloth over it!). Not into outdoor camping?

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Three mesh slides protect children, and let parents watch the fun. For outdoor home backyard use only. Features: Large, 7-foot padded arena for fun bouncer slide action. Stakes anchor the bouncer firmly in place, while a heavy-duty blower provides continuous airflow. Built of puncture-resistant material.

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Backyard Price Outdoors Parenting 82

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. – Fire up the backyard fire pit and invite your friends and neighbors. Go camping in the backyard.

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

AUGUST 20, 2014

Get started in backyard astronomy! Parents, this is a great way to introduce your children to the wonders of the Universe surrounding us.' Download the free guide from the link above. Bookmark the main S ky & Telescope website , too. Minimal cost of equipment. In fact, imitate the ancients and use your naked eye.

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Binoculars Telescopes Backyard Parenting 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2012

Does it seem that parents today step in too often to keep their children occupied ? Of course, parents were out in their lawn chairs or chatting over the fence with neighbors and the neighborhoods were safe for kids to roam. Parents of the little guys acted as chaperones for the rest. Mom, I’m bored!

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Activism Kids Flowers and Plants Backyard 187

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Enjoy it while stargazing in the backyard and listening to your favorite music. If you do want to get away for the evening and need to have someone to watch your kids, look into your local parents’ groups. Having a fun cocktail (or mocktail) is always a great way to start the evening. Go for a hike.

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Movies Saving Restaurant Parenting 87

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Dads show vision every day, whether by organizing a soup kitchen or building a backyard fort with their children. From health and parenting challenges to economic and relationship stressors and more, our ability to juggle everything life throws at us, and bounce back from setbacks and failure, is constantly being tested.

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Puerto Rico Work Women Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. Here are things that most in my generation would now consider a need, but that most of our parents didn’t have when we boomers were growing up in their households. That same decision holds true with everything.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2014

If your parents or grandparents require more intervention than they would receive with an elder cottage, another alternative might be the MEDCottage. Another concern is that many neighborhoods may object to these types of cottages going up in backyards. Would you buy one of these cottages for your parents to live on your property?

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Home Furnishings Family Money 170

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 14, 2017

As parents, I know we’ve been guilty of pushing aside date nights, but over the past year, I have noticed a difference dates have made. If the great outdoors is a bit much for you, maybe you two can have a little backyard experience. Immediately one thing jumped out at me – “you need to keep having dates.”

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Ice Cream Makers Rent Kids and Family Money 145

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. Have backyard fun. Most kids can’t wait until the end of the school year. They look forward to the long, lazy days of summer when they don’t have any school work to do. This program runs for 10 weeks during the summer.

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Pottery Barn Lowes Bank Banking 174

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 26, 2013

If we were thirsty, we drank from my parents outdoor water hose without a second guess from our parents. (I They''re running in the backyard sprinkler with neighborhood friends. Our summers were spent outside. We took breaks for lunch and went back outside until dinner. I would never let my kids do that today--EWWW!)

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Kids and Family Brother Grandfather Parenting 113

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Download: Boo and The Backyard Zoo by Pat Hatt. More than just a story for parents with severely allergic children, this is a stirring account of one woman’s recipe for motherhood as she rises to a challenge she has no choice but to conquer-and successfully restores her entire family’s appetite for life.

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Halloween Recipes Zoo Backyard 68

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 21, 2012

I grew up with a pool in our backyard and remember my mother obsessing over pool safety. Abbey’s Hope was started by Abbey’s parents. Abbey’s parents promised her they would do everything they could to not let another child suffer the same injury. We recommend having your child in swimming lessons by age 4.

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Telephones Parenting Mother's Backyard 71

Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 14, 2012

Like its parent magazine, National Geographic Kids (for ages 6 and up) is packed with amazing animal stories, colorful photos, exotic places, and interesting phenomena from around the world. The field book is filled with maps and exploration ideas for your child to explore their own backyard plus journal pages for recording adventures!

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Kids Magazines Backyard Journal 45

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

This Little Tikes Cape Cottage is an adorable backyard playhouse. Kids will love all the details and parents will love that it’s easy to assemble and move anywhere you want. Pair that coupon with sale prices on this season’s hottest toys and you have the lowest price on Little Tikes Cottage! Plus, it has awesome reviews !

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

As a family of brands, ALEX BRANDS TM includes some of the most iconic names in the toy industry, including ALEX TOYS®, POOF®, SLINKY®, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER®, IDEAL®, ZOOB® and BACKYARD SAFARI™, ZILLIONZ™ and CitiBlocs™. This definitely requires parental supervision as the chemicals can be dangerous.

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Toys Kids and Family Cinnabon Backyard 68

For the Mommas

JULY 19, 2016

If you’re a new parent, diapers are a must-have, no matter the season. Now you can always be safe when you fire up the grill for your backyard barbeque. This is a fantastic DIY project to start with your older kids – you’ll help the environment AND attract gorgeous butterflies to your backyard. Get started today!

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Freebies Redbox Kids and Family Backyard 40

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

You could set up an obstacle course in your house or backyard with items you already have on hand. .” If you feel like getting creative, you could have a more elaborate scavenger hunt with clues that lead kids to their next clue. Make an Obstacle Course. Kids may enjoy going over, under, around, or through the obstacles that you set up.

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Entertainment Kids Kids and Family Hunts 76

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 15, 2012

TWIST-IT® is great for family picnics or backyard fun without the presence of irritating mosquitoes and for those who are wary of applying toxic repellent chemicals to skin. TWIST-IT® is a new flexible device that repels mosquitos by wrapping around essential summer items such as umbrellas, beach chairs and strollers.

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Giveaway Strollers Kids and Family Backyard 106

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Parents are always looking to buy their kids sports equipment. Position them in a way that allows the potential customers to envision the set in their backyard. Sports Equipment If you have sports equipment that is currently not being used but is in good condition, you have a treasure trove of garage sale items in your hands.

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Garage Sale Car Seats Garage Money 52

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 18, 2011

FREE 7 issues to Parents Magazine. FREE Backyard Conservation Book. Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE 60 day membership to BJ’s Club. FREE subscription to Newsweek. FREE Beech-Nut Starter Kit. FREE small popcorn at Regal Cinemas, March 18-21. FREE 10×13 or 8×10 portrait from Picture People.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2016

Hiring a professional singer or rock band can be too expensive, and not everyone enjoys a magic show or clown act, which leaves many parents wondering what else they can do to provide live entertainment at an affordable price. If you have a karaoke system, set it up in the backyard or in the house for some real fun. Make Musical Fun.

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Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 12, 2010

If you rent a house, that is waterfront you can have the wedding right in your backyard. Planning takes months, so monitor spending in a Google doc shared with your mate or parents. - I do not plan on having a lot of guest at my wedding. I want something more intimate and cost effective. Two for the price of one, you can't beat that.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

9:00 am: Backyard Discovery Outing All Cedar Wood Playset, Bronze. 4:00 pm: Backyard Discovery Kings Peak All Cedar Wood Playset, Bronze. 6:00 pm: Beat The Parents Board Game. 4:00 pm: Backyard Discovery Kings Peak All Cedar Wood Playset, Bronze. 6:00 pm: Beat The Parents Board Game. 11:00 am: VTech Go!

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Toys Amazon Fisher Price Games 45

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Big Backyard Ashberry Wood Swing Set - $599.99 Big Backyard Ashberry Wood Swing Set - $599.99 Laundry Detergent, & Specially Marked Boxes of Diapers - $10 Babies "R" Us Play Yard - $34.99 Baby Trend Sit N Stand Eclipse Stroller - $99.99 EvenFlo RightFit Booster Car Seats - $49.99 Motorola 2.4" Motorola 2.4"

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Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Carnivores can buy beef by the side or quarter: Growing up in a frugal family of six (four children two adults) my parents made a habit of buying beef by the side, not only to save money but to ensure a high quality meat source. There is a website devoted to putting neighbors with overabundant fruits together with those who could use it.

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Growing Canning Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale 40

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Movies: Parental Guidance; X-Men; The Smurfs; Curious George; Sherlock Holmes; Percy Jackson and the Olympians; Big Top Scooby Doo; Twilight; Beautiful Creatures; Horton Hears a Who; Lego Batman; The Dark Knight $6.99 inch Touchscreen Laptop: $279.99 (save $50) ALEX Rub A Dub Artist In The Tub: $14.99 (50% off) ALL $14.99

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2013 Toys Fridays Babies R Us 79

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The latest addition to the Air Storm line of “parent-approved” launchers is the ultimate foam bow and arrow archery toy – now with blazing LED light-up power for an illuminating effect for any type of target practice! Light up the day or night with the new Firetek Bow from Zing!

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Giveaway Kids Gifts Blu Ray 89

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 19, 2015

1 Johnson’s No More Tangles Hair Care - April 2015 Parents Magazine (Subscribe Here) - (exp. 2 Johnson’s No More Tangles Hair Care - April 2015 Parents Magazine (Subscribe Here) - (exp. Backyard Furniture - B1G1 50% OFF. 2 Johnson''s or Desitin Products - 3-29-15 RP - (exp. 05/24/15). - $0.75/1 08/31/15). - $2.00/2

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For the Mommas

APRIL 11, 2015

on Backyard Chairs, Furniture, Footwear, Lawn & Garden Decor, Repellent, Sports Bottles, etc, Get $5.00 6/30/15 (Parents, Feb ''15) [0.5-oz.+] Final Price: $4.28 4/18/15 (RP 03/22/15) [Limit 4] $3/1 L''Oreal Paris Butterfly Intenza Mascara, exp. 4/11/15 (RP 03/15/15) [Excluding Magic Perfecting Base.17floz

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