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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog February 2005 Archive

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After School Snacks for Kids

Monday February 28, 2005
Most kids are starving after a long day at school, so make sure you have something fast and easy for them to eat when they get home. From English Muffin ... Read More

Parenting Babies Q & A: Weaning Problems

Saturday February 26, 2005
LaartMom asks, "I need some advice and/or support with how to wean my 16 mo. old son. I have to (and it breaks my heart), so I can take some ... Read More

Top Picks: Canister Vacuum Cleaners

Thursday February 24, 2005
A canister type vacuum cleaner is excellent for cleaning hardwood floors, stairs, carpets, drapes and ceilings. Most are less effective on large, wall-to-wall carpeted areas. Many canisters come with easy ... Read More

St. Patrick's Day: Leprechaun Box

Tuesday February 22, 2005
Why not start a new family tradition this year and make a St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Box for your children. This is a fun and easy idea that your kids ... Read More

Should Both Parents Work?

Monday February 21, 2005
In this balanced look at the pros and cons of both parents working outside of the home, author Ric Edelman discusses the real costs of working and staying home.

12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children

Friday February 18, 2005
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 these ... Read More

The Benefits of Staying Home

Wednesday February 16, 2005
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.

How To Preserve Flowers With Borax

Monday February 14, 2005
Borax is an inexpensive naturally-occurring mineral with many household uses. You can even dry flowers with borax for household floral arrangements. Related: Top Household Uses for Borax What You Need To Know About ... Read More

Top Tips To Make It On One Income

Saturday February 12, 2005
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

Valentine's Day: Because Box

Thursday February 10, 2005
You and your children can make this memorable craft together this year. Let friends and family members know they are special this Valentine's Day with a "Because Box", a beautiful ... Read More

5 Steps to a Successful Home Business

Wednesday February 9, 2005
Guest author Christiane Holbrook shares these five steps to help you develop a successful home-based business. Related Information: Avoid Home Business Scams Home-Based Business Success Stories

Reader's Tip: Baking Soda

Tuesday February 8, 2005
Stephanie sent in this handy tip for cleaning hairbrushes and combs with baking soda. Stephanie wrote, "I use baking soda for many things including cleaning our hairbrushes and combs as ... Read More

Homemade Window Treatment: Cornice Boards

Sunday February 6, 2005
You can easily and inexpensively make this custom window treatment for your home. Step-by-step instructions and pictures will help you build your own cornice board in no time. Related Site: ... Read More

Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Wednesday February 2, 2005
My brother David sent me this delicious recipe for Buffalo Style Hot Wings. These deep-fried wings make tasty appetizers or even a main dish for your family. I like to ... Read More
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