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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog July 2005 Archive

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Back-to-School on One Income

Wednesday July 27, 2005
Many of our children are back in school, or will be returning to school soon. This is often a stressful and expensive time of year, especially for those of us ... Read More

Quick Dinner Recipes

Sunday July 24, 2005
Here are some fast and easy dinner recipes to help you get out of the kitchen quickly during these hot summer days. Related Recipes: Slow Cooker/Crock Pot Recipes

Beat the Heat: Save on Air Conditioning Costs

Wednesday July 20, 2005
In many areas air conditioners are working overtime with the increased summer temperatures. For people that live in warm climates, the AC will be the biggest user of ... Read More

Top Picks: Kids Rooms Organizers

Tuesday July 19, 2005
Since my sons are out of school for summer break we have been trying to clean out and organize their bedrooms. The progress is slow, but we are getting there ... Read More

Save Electricity: Refrigerator

Friday July 15, 2005
Did you know that for many people, the refrigerator accounts for up to 80% of the daily household usage of electricity? There are some things you can do to cut ... Read More

Too Many Tomatoes

Thursday July 14, 2005
I wasn't able to grow any tomatoes this year; maybe it's just too hot here in Southern Arizona where I live. But for many other people, this is the time ... Read More

Disaster Planning For Your Family

Tuesday July 12, 2005
Disaster can strike at any time. Whether it's a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, hurricane or tornado, or a terrorist attack as in the aftermath of the attacks of ... Read More

WD-40 Cleans Shower Doors

Sunday July 10, 2005
Did you know WD-40 can help keep your shower clean? Sally shared this tip: "I use WD-40 on my shower door bottom metal strip to not only repel water but ... Read More

Family Camping Tips

Wednesday July 6, 2005
If you are planning a family camping trip this summer these camping tips should help make your experience more enjoyable. One of my farvorites is this tip for transporting eggs; ... Read More

Making Homemade Ice Cream

Sunday July 3, 2005
Making homemade ice cream is fun for the whole family. Here's a recipe for rocky road ice cream using your electric ice cream maker. This is a great recipe for ... Read More
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