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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog October 2004 Archive

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Before You Buy a Carpet Cleaner

Thursday October 28, 2004
With the holiday season quickly approaching, now is a good time to deep clean your house in preparation for holiday guests and family who might be coming for a visit. ... Read More

Halloween: Last Minute Costume Ideas

Tuesday October 26, 2004
From our discussion forum, Trini asked, "I was hoping that some other mothers could please give me some ideas as to something I could make at home for Halloween. I have ... Read More

Thanksgiving Crafts

Sunday October 24, 2004
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, so it's not too early to start making some Thanksgiving crafts with your children. Here are some simple ideas for Thanksgiving crafts. Related: ... Read More

Crock Pot Recipes Using Chicken

Friday October 22, 2004
With busy nights and cooler weather, now is the time to pull out your Crock Pot. With these slow cooker recipes featuring chicken, you can put your ingredients in the ... Read More

Top 10 Most Popular Halloween Recipes and Crafts

Tuesday October 19, 2004
Halloween can be a fun holiday for you to spend time with your children baking spooky treats or making special Halloween crafts together. Here, in order, are our 10 most ... Read More

Spooky Halloween Treats

Monday October 18, 2004
Here are some ideas for easy and inexpensive Halloween treats you and your kids can make together. More Halloween Resources: Halloween Recipes Last Minute Costumes

Play Kitchen Cooking Sets and Play Foods

Saturday October 16, 2004
Most young children love playing house and these pretend cooking sets and play foods will let them use their imaginations while playing. These are perfect accessories to your child's play ... Read More

Household Uses for Borax

Wednesday October 13, 2004
Borax, best known as a laundry booster, has many household uses including disinfecting and deodorizing your home. Here are the top household uses. Related Resources: Baking Soda | WD-40

Halloween Recipes

Monday October 11, 2004
Halloween will be here before we know it. Here are over 20 easy and delicious Halloween recipes to help you celebrate Halloween with your family and friends. From "Ants on ... Read More

Top Housekeeping Toys for Kids

Friday October 8, 2004
Kids love role playing and with these houscleaning toys they can use their imaginations to pretend to be little housekeepers. These toys make nice accessories for playhouses and play kitchens. ... Read More

Homemade Halloween: Pokemon Costumes

Thursday October 7, 2004
If your children are into Pokemon characters, then check out these ideas for homemade Pokemon costumes for Halloween this year. Whether your trick-or-treaters want to be Picachu, Squirtle or a ... Read More

Bookcases for Kids

Tuesday October 5, 2004
My youngest son, Kevin, has recently discovered "Goosebump" books. He loves them, so to encourage his reading, we bought him a set of about 90 "Goosebump" books that we found ... Read More

Decorating for Halloween

Sunday October 3, 2004
From our discussion forum, "Are you decorating for Halloween? I don't think I really am this year. But I hope to do something big next Halloween. It would be really ... Read More
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