Is it okay not to answer the phone or to hang up while a person is still talking? The answer is, yes! It is important for parents to teach children how to answer the phone properly and still protect our private information. Knowing which information to give out or keep secret … [Read more...] about Phone Tips to Teach Kids
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DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious
If you want to add gorgeous pavements to your patio area but you think it is too expensive, then this article is for you. There are great ways to reduce the cost of installing pavement and adding retaining walls. In this article, we are going to focus more on simple DIY tips that … [Read more...] about DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious
Tips for Tackling Clutter
There are a lot of little things that make up what we need to have comfortable lives. Eventually all of these essential little things that we need will become overwhelming unless we develop a system to organize everything. When our stuff is chaotic we call it clutter, when our … [Read more...] about Tips for Tackling Clutter
Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Gender roles are often in the news but I wonder if we are talking about it enough with spouses and children. Back in May I discussed child discipline and child abuse with a fellow blogger in Scotland after my article Reporting My Husband to CPS Not Once— But Twice. He enjoyed … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Creating the Perfect Spa…At Home
You don't have to go to the spa to get the whole spa feeling. Just bring the spa to you. There are many new products available for everyone to buy that are affordable and can give you a great relaxing feeling. Here are some ideas to create the perfect spa feeling, at your own … [Read more...] about Creating the Perfect Spa…At Home
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to