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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog January 2004 Archive

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Give a Valentine's Day "Because Box"

Saturday January 31, 2004
Let your mom, dad, sisters, brothers, friends, teachers, and co-workers know they are special this Valentine's Day with a homemade "because box". Related Articles: Valentine's Day Recipes and Crafts

How Much Was That Advance Child Tax Credit?

Thursday January 29, 2004
Tax time is quickly approaching in the U.S. If you received an Advance Child Tax Credit last summer, you will need to know the amount of the check when filing ... Read More

Top Tips To Make It On One Income

Monday January 26, 2004
The thought of moving from a two-income family to one can be frightening for many couples, but it is possible to reduce your expenses to make the transition easier. Here ... Read More

Thrift Store Safety Checklist

Sunday January 25, 2004
In a recent national study of thrift stores conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 69 percent of the stores were selling at least one type of ... Read More

Should Both Parents Work?

Thursday January 22, 2004
In this excerpt from his book The Truth About Money, Ric Edelman takes a hard look at the costs, both financial and emotional, of both parents working outside of the ... Read More

How To Remove Crayon Stains From Clothes

Tuesday January 20, 2004
If your children have ever accidentally left a crayon in their clothes pocket, then you know what a mess this can make. The crayon can leave stains all over the ... Read More

Dave's Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Sunday January 18, 2004
My brother, Dave, sent me his "secret" recipe for Buffalo Style Chicken Wings. You can make these as hot or as mild as you like depending on how much cayenne ... Read More

Dryer Danger

Friday January 16, 2004
Did you know in 1998 it was estimated that clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries? Most of us know how important ... Read More

WD-40 Tip

Wednesday January 14, 2004
I had to buy my middle son, Mike, a new backpack over the weekend. He's in middle school and has to carry most of his books each day, so the ... Read More

How To Keep Your Poinsettia Alive After Christmas

Tuesday January 13, 2004
If your received a poinsettia during the holiday season, you can keep it alive year round as a lush, green houseplant. I've kept mine alive for over a year ... Read More

LEGO Systems Partners with Nickelodeon

Monday January 12, 2004
LEGO Systems and Nickelodeon have announced the creation of new construction sets based on "Dora the Explorer". These sets are geared toward preschool boys and girls and will help kids ... Read More

Shame On You, Dr. Phil

Friday January 9, 2004
On Novemeber 10th, 2003, Dr. Phil, a popular talk show host, aired a contemptible show called "Mom vs. Mom" that pitted stay-at-home moms against working moms. Because of this ... Read More

Banana Cake - Cake Mix Recipe

Wednesday January 7, 2004
I hate to have to throw out bananas when they get too ripe; it seems like such a waste. So I made this cake yesterday using a yellow cake mix ... Read More

Best Home/Small Business Opportunities in 2004

Tuesday January 6, 2004
Susan Ward, About.com's Guide to Small Business: Canada, has the best business opportunities for a home or small business in this upcoming year. These include opportunities in both the U.S. ... Read More

Killer Chicken Soup Recipe

Tuesday January 6, 2004
If your family is suffering from the flu or colds this winter, then you might want to make a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. The hot broth clears ... Read More

Money-Saving Tips

Saturday January 3, 2004
I received this money-saving tip from a recent email: "As a college student, things can get a little bit crazy. Eating at fast food restaurants can cost a lot of money, ... Read More
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