Tag: kids activities
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20 Essential Skills Your Babysitter Should Have
Get Pregnant Fast Finding the right babysitter is no small task, especially when you have spirited little ones running around. While I’ve never had the chance to hire a babysitter myself, I often rely on my sister, who graciously takes my kids for a few hours to give me a much-needed break. However, it’s time…
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How to Spend $2,000 on Your Kids with a Backyard Playset
Get Pregnant Fast As the season for backyard playsets approaches, countless parents find themselves ready to invest substantial amounts in mini jungle gyms for their little ones. For years, I managed to sidestep this suburban rite of passage. But then, one fateful day, I caved. I can’t really point fingers at my kids; they never…
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Rubber Ducky, You’re the One: The Gift Bucket Obsession
Get Pregnant Fast When I get a notion in my head, it turns into an all-consuming passion. This week, the focus has been on gift buckets—a delightful project that has kept me busy long after the kids have gone to bed. I recently needed to create a special baby gift, and it was the perfect…
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Confessions of an Unintentional Sports Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 4, 2023 Every time I mention that my 8-year-old daughter trains for a staggering 12 hours a week on a competitive gymnastics team, I encounter two distinct reactions. The first is an exuberant, “Wow, she’s going to the Olympics, right?” The second is more subdued:…
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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer, Part 2
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, the question looms large: What are you planning for your kids this summer? Last year, I found myself wondering how to keep my kids entertained while also juggling the responsibilities of being their full-time summer guide, camp organizer, and enrichment activity planner. I envisioned a summer…
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How to Tackle a No-Spend Challenge with Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Every January, Laura Thompson and her family dive into a unique New Year’s resolution: a month-long no-spend challenge. The mom of two from Chicago believes it’s a refreshing way to start the year. “Engaging in a no-spend challenge with your family brings several benefits,” she explains. “First and foremost, you save money.…
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10 Signs You’re Clearly Ready for Spring
Get Pregnant Fast As the chill of winter lingers on, you might find yourself nodding in agreement with these unmistakable signs that you’re more than ready to welcome the warmth of spring. 10. You’ve Lost Track of Your Neighbors. It seems like everyone has either fled to a warmer climate or is hibernating like bears.…
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Pinterest, I’m Over You (Again)
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I stumbled across a DIY lava lamp project on Pinterest, and I thought, why not give it a shot? I made the rookie mistake of leaving the browser open, and when my son Alex peeked over my shoulder, his eyes lit up. “Can we make those today?” he asked. Of course,…
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Hell Is A Lot Like A Little Girl’s Birthday Party
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: ten little girls perched on folding chairs under my porch awning. My daughter, Zoey, was celebrating her fifth birthday with all the fanfare a child could desire. Each girl wore a sparkling tiara, while Zoey flaunted a long wig that she insisted made her look “like a glamorous princess.” The…