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Stay-at-Home Parents Blog February 2007 Archive

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Housecleaning With Kids: Timesaving Tips

Saturday February 24, 2007
Getting any housework done with young children underfoot can be quite a challenge at times. Here are some tips, shared by other parents, for dealing with housecleaning with young kids ... Read More

Moms Are Big Target

Friday February 23, 2007
Unforunately, the growing number of at-home parents, and particularly mothers, are often targets of work-at-home business scams and schemes. To help you avoid becoming a victim, here are eight ways ... Read More

Tips to Deal With Peer Pressure

Thursday February 22, 2007
We all want our kids to have friends and to be popular, but what should we do if our kids get involved with with the wrong crowd? Here are some ... Read More

Should Both Parents Work? Pros and Cons

Saturday February 17, 2007
Does it make sense for both parents to work while raising young children? The answer isn't always easy and there are pros and cons to both sides of this decision. ... Read More

Parent's Dilemma: Teens and Makeup

Friday February 16, 2007
Maureen asked, "My daughter Kerrie, 13 has been asking when I would allow her to wear makeup. I told her I would think about it and let her know when ... Read More

Family Meals on a Budget

Thursday February 15, 2007
For many of us, groceries are one of the biggest expenses we have each month. To help your family save money on food, here are some budget-minded recipes that our ... Read More

Save Money: Recycle and Reuse

Saturday February 10, 2007
You can stretch your monthly budget simply by reusing and recycling many items you would normally just throw away. Our readers have shared some of their favorite tips for saving ... Read More

How To Clean Crayon Stains From A Clothes Dryer Drum

Friday February 9, 2007
If you have accidentally washed and dried crayons with your load of laundry, then chances are you will have crayon residue stuck on your clothes dryer drum. With a little ... Read More

Valentine's Day: White Chocolate Fondue

Thursday February 8, 2007
Here's a special white chocolate fondue treat you can make for your family this Valentine's Day . You can dip fruit such as bananas and strawberries, or use sweets like ... Read More

Temper Tantrums Troubles

Saturday February 3, 2007
From our parenting questions and answers, a mother of two sons, ages 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 asked, "I've got a problem with the oldest and I'm not sure ... Read More

Why Stay Home?

Saturday February 3, 2007
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 some of their reasons they stay home to ... Read More
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