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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog August 2005 Archive

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Family Camping

Wednesday August 31, 2005
Labor Day, the last official holiday of the summer, is this weekend (U.S., September 4). We usually try to get in one last camping trip on Labor Day, but we ... Read More

Housecleaning - Time SavingTips

Monday August 29, 2005
Finding time to get the housework done, especially with young children underfoot, can be quite a challenge. These time-saving tips can help, though. Related About Site: 15 Minute Cleanups For Every Room: ... Read More

Family Disaster Planning

Sunday August 28, 2005
Disaster can strike at any time. Whether it's a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, hurricane or tornado, or, in the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, a ... Read More

Morning Time Madness

Friday August 26, 2005
From our Parenting Q & A: " Do mornings stress anyone else? This morning, we couldn't find one of my son's shoes. (We found one, couldn't find the other.) It's ... Read More

When Your Kids Are Popular with the Wrong Crowd

Wednesday August 24, 2005
Helping our children deal with negative peer pressure is a concern for all parents. Dr. Sylvia Rimm shares specific tips to help your children avoid the influences of a negative ... Read More

Onion Soup Mix Meatloaf Recipe

Monday August 22, 2005
Making meatloaf for dinner can be a big timesaver for a busy family. You can prepare the meatloaf ahead of time and then let it bake while you help the ... Read More

Money Saving Tips for Grocery Shopping

Friday August 19, 2005
The price of food hasn't risen as quickly as the price of gasoline in my area, but groceries are still one of the biggest expenses each month for many families. ... Read More

After School Snacks for Kids

Wednesday August 17, 2005
My kids are already back in school and, as usual, they come home starving. I try to have some type of snack ready for them to eat if possible. Here ... Read More

Top Picks: Student Desks

Monday August 15, 2005
With school about to start back up, a student desk can be a wonderful addition to your child's bedroom or playroom. Here are some of my top picks for ... Read More

Top 8 No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Thursday August 11, 2005
Whether it's too hot outside to bake or you just want a fast, delicious dessert for your family, these no-bake desserts are perfect for any occasion. Here are my top ... Read More

Before You Buy Kitchen Gadgets

Wednesday August 10, 2005
Sometimes it's fun to try some slightly unusual kitchen gadgets. These items can make nice gifts for the cook who has everything else in their kitchen already. While you ... Read More

Bittersweet: Back to School

Monday August 8, 2005
My youngest son went back to school today. He's in 7th grade now and this is his first year of middle school. It was bittersweet this morning watching him walk ... Read More

Year-Round School

Saturday August 6, 2005
My kids go back to school next week and this year only one of my sons will be in a year-round school. My older two sons will both be in ... Read More

5 Steps to a Meaningful and Successful Business

Wednesday August 3, 2005
Guest author Christiane Holbrook shares these five steps to help you develop a successful home-based business. More Home Business Help: Home Based Business Success Stories Avoid Scams

Should Both Parents Work?

Monday August 1, 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. Related: The ... Read More
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