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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog September 2004 Archive

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Halloween Pumpkin Scarecrow Decoration

Thursday September 30, 2004
You and your kids can have fun this Halloween making this friendly, pumpkin-head scarecrow. Just use whatever old clothes you have on hand and your imagination. Here's how. More: Scarecrow Costume

Mean Girls

Tuesday September 28, 2004
From Our Discussion Forum: "I am hoping that other parents can give me some advice on how to help my daughter. She is 9, in the 4th grade. Up ... Read More

The Benefits of Staying Home

Sunday September 26, 2004
Being a stay-at-home parent can be very stressful at times, but there are many benefits as well. Real stay-at-home parents share the reasons they stay home to raise their children.

Bathroom Organizers: Top Picks

Wednesday September 22, 2004
I have a hard time keeping our small bathrooms organized, especially my kids' bathroom. With three sons, each with their own deodorant, hair gel, shampoo and other toiletries, it's hard ... Read More

All About Baking Soda

Tuesday September 21, 2004
Baking soda is an inexpensive and natural product that has so many uses around the house in addition to baking. From deodorizing your refrigerator to smothering grease fires, that yellow ... Read More

Top Picks: Kitchen Organizers

Sunday September 19, 2004
In many homes, the kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the house. It can also be one of the most challenging to organize. Here are some of my ... Read More

Top Tips To Make It On One Income

Thursday September 16, 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

French Apple Pie

Monday September 13, 2004
Fall is almost here in the northern hemisphere, and Fall means fresh apple time. French Apple Pie is one of my favorite apple pies; made with a crumbly brown sugar ... Read More

Top Picks: Kitchen Gadgets

Wednesday September 8, 2004
I really enjoy trying out different gadgets for my kitchen. I'll admit, though, that some of them end up gathering dust in the kitchen cupboards. Here are some of ... Read More

Morning Madness: Parenting Q & A

Monday September 6, 2004
Back-to-school time can mean hectic mornings rushing around trying to find kid's shoes, prepare lunches and finish homework. But it doesn't have to be that way this year. Here ... Read More

12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children

Friday September 3, 2004
About 2-1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple ... Read More

How To Clean Crayon Stains From A Clothes Dryer Drum

Wednesday September 1, 2004
If you have accidentally washed and dried crayons with your load of laundry, then chances are you will have crayon residue stuck on your clothes dryer drum. With a little ... Read More
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