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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog August 2006 Archive

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Summertime Family Camping

Wednesday August 30, 2006
Family camping can be a fun experience for you and your children but it can also be stressful for parents. Other parents shared their favorite camping tips to help make ... Read More

Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets

Saturday August 26, 2006
Most of us have the more traditional kitchen appliances, like a microwave and blender, but sometimes it's fun to try some slightly unusual kitchen gadgets. These items can also make ... Read More

Frugal Tips: Back-to-School

Friday August 25, 2006
It's back-to-school time for most kids, so here are some tips and hints to help stretch your dollar when getting your kids ready to return to school. More: After School Snacks Save Money ... Read More

Tips to Deal With Negative Peer Pressure

Wednesday August 23, 2006
Helping children deal with negative peer pressure is a concern for all parents. Dr. Sylvia Rimm shares specific tips to help your children avoid the influence of a negative peer ... Read More

Save Money on Laundry and Clothing Costs

Saturday August 19, 2006
Laundry is one of those never-ending tasks. These frugal tips won't necessarily make laundry any easier, but they should help you save money on your laundry and on your clothing ... Read More

Quick Dinner Recipes For Your Family

Friday August 18, 2006
My kids have only been back to school for a week now but already they've had several after-school activities such as wrestling and football practice. During these busy nights I ... Read More

Back To School: Rise and Shine

Wednesday August 16, 2006
Over the summer, your morning routine may have become a bit lax. The kids got to sleep in a little later, stayed in their pajamas awhile longer and watched TV ... Read More

Save Money at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales

Saturday August 12, 2006
With the higher prices of gasoline lately, most families need to find ways to cut down in other areas of their budget. If you are shopping for back-to-school clothing and ... Read More

Top 10 Bookcases for Kids

Friday August 11, 2006
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 Top ... Read More

Back-to-School: Afternoon Snacks

Wednesday August 9, 2006
My kids started back to school this week and they come home from school so hungry. Most kids are starving after a long day at school, so make sure you ... Read More

Top 5 Alternate Home Cleaners

Saturday August 5, 2006
Instead of buying expensive household cleaners, using these common and inexpensive household products can be an effective and frugal way to cut your cleaning expenses. These are my favorite alternate ... Read More

Top Tips To Make It On One Income

Wednesday August 2, 2006
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

Top 7 Pretend Shopping Toys for Kids

Tuesday August 1, 2006
Kids love to play grownup and these play shopping toys let them use their imaginations to pretend they are shopping. These role-playing toys also teach children useful skills such as ... Read More
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