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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog September 2005 Archive

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Frugal Tips: Crafts and Gifts

Friday September 30, 2005
The holiday season is quickly approaching. To help ease the strain on your budget, here are some tips to help you save money by making homemade gifts and crafts during ... Read More

Top 7 Kitchen Pantries

Wednesday September 28, 2005
A kitchen pantry can help you store and organize the food in your kitchen while freeing up your cupboard space. Here are some of my top picks for kitchen pantries ... Read More

Qucik Halloween Tips: Costumes, Decorations and Snacks

Monday September 26, 2005
Here are some new quick and easy tips for Halloween, including dried apple heads, a cute Halloween decoration, and candy corn mix, a tasty snack that helps you use up ... Read More

Tator Tot Casserole: Quick and Easy Main Dish

Friday September 23, 2005
I wanted to make a quick and easy dinner last night since my youngest son had late football practice. I decided to make this tator tot casserole. This variation has ... Read More

Top 10 Bookcases for Kids

Wednesday September 21, 2005
Kids need to have a place to keep their special books and toys. These bookcases are all practical and a fun way to organize your kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Related ... Read More

Early Language Skills: Talk Your Child Clever

Monday September 19, 2005
Recent research has revealed a dramatic link between the development of spoken language and written language among children, and the importance of language acquisition to basic reading skills. And just ... Read More

Benefits: Why Stay Home

Friday September 16, 2005
Making the decision to become a stay-at-home parent isn't always an easy one. But there are many benefits and rewards. Other parents share their reasons for being a stay-at-home parent. Related ... Read More

Halloween Recipes for Your Family

Wednesday September 14, 2005
Halloween will be here soon, so get ready with these Halloween recipes including snacks, cookies and drinks. Related Articles: Pediatrics: Safety on Halloween Family Crafts: Free Halloween Coloring Pages

Remove Stains From Toilet Bowls

Monday September 12, 2005
Toilet bowl stains can be quite challenging to remove, especially those caused by hard water. The first step in removing stubborn stains is to empty the bowl of most of ... Read More

Money Saving Tips: Homemade Bread

Friday September 9, 2005
Nothing smells much better than a homemade loaf of bread baking in the oven. Val shared her tip for baking homemade bread for the entire month: "I make our own ... Read More

Frugal Tips: Recycle and Reuse

Wednesday September 7, 2005
You can stretch your monthly budget simply by reusing and recycling many items you would normally just throw away. Here are some frugal tips our readers have shared for saving ... Read More

The Versatile Sandwich Maker

Monday September 5, 2005
The sandwich maker is a very versatile kitchen gadget with many uses other than just grilled cheese sandwiches. You can cook pancakes, omelets, pastries and more. The maker quickly heats ... Read More

Returning Home: From Working To At-Home Mother

Friday September 2, 2005
We often hear about mothers returning to the workplace after staying home with their children for a few years. However, guest author Marsha Hall did just the opposite. Here's Marsha's ... Read More
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