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Up-cycled Tire Planters
Using old tires to make beautiful yard art with purpose. Tire planters are a fantastic way to use old tires.
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A Penny Saved
"A penny saved is a penny earned" How penny pinching really impacts your budget.
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How To Make New Soap From Old Soap
Thrifty living; Save your slivers of bar soap and combine them to make a new bar. Simple, easy ways to save money by getting the most out of what you already have.
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I self published my book!
Self-publishing a book can be a challenge. Most traditional publishing companies won't consider signing new authors unless they have made a name for themselves through self-publishing first.
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Crafts for Kids: Collage Tote
Children will love to make and use this fantastic, recycled project!
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Best Homemade Play Dough Recipe
This recipe is by far the best play-dough recipe I have ever used. It makes a smooth dough that doesn't leave your (or your child's) hands feeling dried out or filmy. I've experimented with a number of others both cooking and no-cook recipes, and...
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Kids Crafts: Stretchy Bracelets
Bracelets are fantastic gifts! You can easily make them yourself to give to a child, or have your child make them to give as a gift to someone else. They are fast, fun, and super easy. You only need a few supplies and about 15 minutes to make an...
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Clobber The Clutter
Tips and tricks to help you have a cleaner, more organized living space.
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Recycling crafts: Magazine Holder
One of the best uses for recycled items is when it helps us get (or stay) organized. It's wonderful that we can turn otherwise "trash" into useful items around the home. This nice little number has many uses. Not only can you store magazines in...
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Baked Penne Rigate, Broccoli & Cheese Recipe
Typically I'm feeding 10-12 people per meal, so when I cook, I make a lot. Feel free to trim this recipe in half if you find it's just too much. Of course, having delicious left overs to take as a tasty lunch or to freeze and have an already meal...
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Talking to a brick wall
There are just some people who won't listen to reason. They argue point after point without listening to anything anyone else has to say. They get an idea in their mind that their way of thinking is the only way because it is right beyond...
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How to Teach Your Kids to Help You Declutter (5 Tricks)
How do you teach young children to help clean up after themselves? That is the question (and it's a darn good one). Luckily, I have some great, tried-and-true answers!
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Religious Discrimination In The Work Place
I'm sure we would all like to believe that in this day and age we've evolved into more intelligent people than our ancestors. We tell ourselves that the horrible crimes of the past couldn't possibly be something that we would support or repeat in...
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How to save money on your water bill
If you are serious about cutting water costs in your home, you don't want to miss this!
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So Burn Me, I'm A Witch
Instead of the old saying "So why don't you just shoot me", I find it more fitting to say "So why don't you just burn me then?" I've been practicing my religion for over 17 years. I'm not some troubled teen or attention seeking nut who follows the...
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Picky Eater? Problem Solved!
When you're faced with a picky eater it can sometimes feel like an impossible task to get the proper nutrition into your child. You want them to eat and at the same time, you want them to eat right. Your child isn't going to be at his/her best if...
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Frugal Living: The Edible Yard
Save money by turning your yard into a produce paradise. No matter if your available space is large or small, here are some great ways you can grow your own food.
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Men VS Women: Pain Tolerance
It's just another component of the age old battle between the sexes. Which gender feels more pain? The answer isn't as cut and dry as you might hope. While studies and reports may show a leaning toward one gender over another in the tolerance...
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Money Saving Tips: Winter Waste
Money saving tips on how to keep your home warm during the winter without the high heating costs.
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A Tale of Two Teens
there lived two teenage girls. These girls became step-sisters when Rain's mother married Ann's father. Ann spend most of her time living with her mother, only visiting her father and "wicked step-mother" every other weekend (per the custody...
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Do All Teenagers Rebel?
When we think about what it means for a teen to rebel, it looks different to each family as well as each parent. One person may think a rebellious teen is someone who goes against every rule set before them by their parent, while another person may...
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Quick and Easy Mock Garlic Bread Recipe
Have you ever found yourself ready to make an Italian (or American-Italian) dinner, only to realize that you forgot to buy the garlic bread? Fear not! This is the perfect solution to just such an occasion. Dough Ingredients: 1 (.25oz) package...
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Make Your Own Soy Candles
Soy candles are fun and easy to make! They don't pollute the air with soot like paraffin candles and they are easier to clean up after if you should happen to spill the wax. I enjoy making these beautiful candles as gifts for others or to...
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How to add detail to a story
Follow these simple steps to add detail to your stories. Details improve the quality of a story by helping the reader get a better picture of the scene you are trying to create.
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Shared Parenting: Bridging the Gap
It can be difficult raising children in a two household environment. Here are some important things to consider when shared parenting is a challenge.
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Help Your Child Succeed With A Morning Checklist
Creating a morning checklist for your child is a great way to help them succeed in remembering what needs to be done in the morning. Checklists are both motivating and empowering!
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Help Your Child Succeed With a Clean Room Checklist
When a child looks at a big mess, they can get overwhelmed. Help them break up chores into small, more achievable tasks with a clean room checklist.
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How To Push Past Writer's Block
Helpful hints to help you get past writer's block.
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Eliminating Swear Words
Helpful ways to say good-bye to that sailor's mouth and widen your vocabulary.
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The long term effects of being bullied; a personal account
The damage bullies cause can last a lifetime.
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How colors affect mood
A look at colors and the feeling they create when we see them.
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Easy Homemade Pasta By Hand
Recipe for making homemade pasta.
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Remembering loved ones who are gone
In remembrance of my great-grandmother. How she affected and infected us all with her love and warmth.
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Restoring my old photographs
Converting 35mm negatives into digital images and restoring them to preserve memories.
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Recycling Crafts: Egg Cartons
Combine two wonderful activities ~ making crafts and recycling! Here are some really great project ideas you can do recycling egg cartons. Spending time crafting together is a great way to experience family bonding and fun. Even better, you'll...
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Early Poetry By Mom Kat
These are poems I wrote a long time ago. They have stayed in my memory even after I got them out on paper. You'll be able to see the development over time and the change in my mood/tone. I'm not saying they are award winning by any means. They...
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End of the World: Survival Kit
Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life. The end of the world has been scheduled for December 23rd, 2012 according to the Mayan Calendar. I'm not sure exactly how many "end of the world" dates this brings us to, but better safe than...
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How to be Popular
Popularity is something many people strive for and struggle with at some stage in their life. Acceptance isn't just a goal, it is a need all humans have. So what does it take to be popular anyway?
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Redheads: The Non-Recognized Minority
Redheads are the most rare of all humans, yet they are not recognized as a minority.
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What does BPD with NPD really look like?
Signs and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Along with other useful information in dealing with them as a combined condition.
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Why I Love Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks
I can't speak for all women, but I can tell you how I feel about geeks, nerds, and dorks. While some may find these terms to be a slam or a put down; they are titles to be worn with pride. There is nothing hotter than a man with a well endowed...
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Raising an ADHD child when you have ADHD yourself
ADHD doesn't have to be a "bad" trait in children or in adults. When you look at it as a gift or a strength you change everything.
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Is It Sexist To Say...
Is it sexist to say that men and women are different? Is someone being a "pig" or a "man hater" because they point out what men are naturally better at, or where a woman excels? The truth of the matter is that it does offend many people. The...
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Recycling Crafts: Egg carton fire starters
Learn How to Make your own fire starters with materials you already have at home. They are great for camping, bonfires, or fireplaces. Even better is that they are virtually free to make!
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How Men And Women Are Different
The differences between men and women go way beyond just the physical traits. Our minds are wired completely differently, which the main reason why there are so many issues with communication in relationships today. By understanding how we are...
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How To Be Her Knight In Shining Armor
Win the heart of your lady fair with this helpful article on how to be her knight in shining armor.
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What to Do When Your Man Pulls Away From You
Men and women are hard-wired differently. Miscommunication can easy occur as a result.
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Should I Spank My Child for Hitting?
If you are doing something that you question or feel guilty about afterward, odds are you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. I'm not saying it is "bad" or "wrong" for you to question yourself over certain areas of your parenting style. All...
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How and Why To Respect Him When You Don't Want To
Women: understanding the importance of showing your man respect, even if he doesn't deserve it.
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What To Do When Your Hubby Frustrates You
You love your hubby, that's why you're with him, but sometimes he drives you so crazy that you swear you hate him! It has happened to us all at one point or another. How can someone who was so charming and wonderful when you first met be the...
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Working on my Book
Since I first learned the basic skills of writing words in kindergarten, I've been writing. Anything from poems to short stories. I love to write! My dad always teased me because I was a horrible speller. He thought it was downright hilarious...
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10 Things Women Do n0t Find Attractive
While you may be spending time improving your image to snag yourself a "hotty", you might be overlooking the single most important rule. Don't repel her! It doesn't matter how clean and polished your routine is for attracting a woman. If you are...
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Head Lice Prevention
Why wait until you have to battle with head lice when there are ways to prevent it from happening?
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The Blame Game
It is so much easier to accuse another person or a situation for what is happening that we don't like. It's my boyfriend's fault we had an argument. If he would have just.... It's my boss's fault I had to stay late at work. My car broke down,...
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Simply Delicious Homemade Pizza Snacks
Simple, easy, and delicious! This recipe is sure to be a winner. ~ Also known as Bruschetta ~
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The 6 Basic Human Needs
Certainty Variety Significance Love/connection Growth Contribution Every person needs all 6 of these needs to be filled. All behavior is a direct result of trying to fill one or more of these needs at a time. These needs can be...
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What can a Motivational Life Coach do for me?
A motivational life coach helps keep you motivated and headed in the right direction. If you've ever been confused about which direction to take or what decision is best for you; a life coach helps you work through these matters to find a solution...
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Law of Attraction explained for Skeptics
If you have heard of the law of attraction and think it is a load of bologna, this article is for you. Find out what it is really about in practical terms.
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Bed Wetting in Older Children
Does your child suffer from bed wetting? Discover what causes there are for this as well as tools you can use to help your older child through it with love and support.
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The Law of Attraction and You: Gratitude
Gain a better understanding of how feeling gratitude works with the law of attraction. A change in perception equates to a change in results.
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How to Spend Less and Save More
Tips and advice on how to save and spend less money.
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Helium.com Overview: Making money on Helium.com
A look at how Helium.com works, a paid to write site.
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Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Fun activities and ideas for kids when going outside isn't an option.
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Who Am I : A Deeper Look Within
Taking a deeper look at who you really are by asking yourself questions you may not have considered before.
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Why Hub Fans Are Important And How To Get More
Gaining an understanding of why Hub fans are important and why it helps to have them.
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How To Manifest More Money Into Your Life
Identifying key factors by using the law of attraction in your life and how it applies to you in money matters.
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Tips To Help Balance Your Budget
A simple look at what you can do to balance your household budget.
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How Visualizing Helps You Get What You Want
Gain a better understanding of why visualization works and how it can help you.
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Book Review "The Secret: The Power"
Rhonda Byrne has written more than just "The Secret". She now has a library of books that go more in depth with the message she wants to share with the world. These books include: The secret The Power The Magic The Secret to Teen Power ...
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The Law of Attraction and You
How the law of attraction works in simple terms. Gaining a better understanding of how you can use it in your life.
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How to Improve Your Mood: Get Back the Good Feelings
Tips and advice on ways that will help you feel better and get your happy back.
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How to make a family menu plan
How simple menu planning can save you time and money. Tips and advice to get you started.
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Uses for Miss Match Socks
Fun, interesting, and practical uses for mismatched socks
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Stepping up to Step-Parenting
When you begin a relationship with someone knowing that they have children, you make the choice to continue the relationship. Know that this relationship will never be just about you and the other person, it will always include the child(ren) as...
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Crafts for Kids: worry wart
Worry Warts worry so you don't have to! A fun and adorable craft kids love. After you make your worry wart, rub it and tell it your worries so it can do the worrying for you and you can relax!
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Make Her Happy: The Gift Giving Way
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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Make Her Happy: The Quality Time Way
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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Make Her Happy: The Affirmation Way
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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Make Her Happy: The Acts of Service Way
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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Make her happy: The Physical Affection way
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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The best way to show your lady you love her
Using the 5 love languages to identify which language works best with your sweetheart. Tips and ideas to incorporate them into your relationship.
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Deluxe Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
This is a Mom Kat special! I created this recipe when I was pregnant with my first child and is still one of my favorite meals to make and eat. If you like Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, you're sure to love Deluxe style! So lets get cooking: ...
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Easy Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Easy, delicious, and cost effective! Biscuits and gravy are a favorite breakfast choice. Divide it down for smaller portions, double it for more - make an extra big batch and freeze some for time saving breakfasts to come! If you're looking...
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Talking to your tween about tough love
Helping your teen understand where you are coming from. Improving communication and understanding between parent and teen.
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Chore-play: Motive your man
Ever wished for a way to get your man to do chores without the need for nagging, fighting, or lists? Make it fun and easy with chore-play!
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How to Make a Heritage Doll
a tutorial on how to make a heritage doll.
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Science for kids: sensory bins
Tutorial on how to make sensory bins for children.
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How to teach your child colors with food
Help your child learn colors with common (and not so common) foods.
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School Bus Safety Tips
Keep your child safe this year by following these great school bus safety tips.
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How to make your own fire starters
Simple project or craft for making fire-starters at home using common, recyclable items.
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How to ask a woman on a date
Tips and advice on how to ask a woman on a date.
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How to sleep at night: The battle against insomnia
Helpful advice on how you can fall asleep at night when you suffer from insomnia.
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Pet Peeves of a Preschool Teacher
A personal look at things that drove me crazy when I was a preschool teacher.
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Book review of "The five love languages"
The book “The 5 Love Languages” was written by author Gary D. Chapman. He explains to his readers that we each give and receive love in 5 different, basic ways. These include: Gifts: the purchase or making of items. They can be big...
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Easy Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Recipe for easy homemade cocktail sauce.
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Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce
Recipe for easy homemade tartar sauce.
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How to make free color pages using Kodak Easy Share software
Create personalized and fun color pages by using Kodak Easy Share Software. Step by step instructions.
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Great Breakfast Ideas for on the go!
Quick and easy breakfast recipes for a delicious meal, even when you're in a rush.
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How to get rid of head lice when you're pregnant
Tips and advice on how to get rid of head lice when you are pregnant, or when chemicals are not an option.
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How to Sharpen Scissors Without a Sharpening Stone
simple, effective way to sharpen scissors
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Welcoming home a new sibling without the rivalry
Tips and advice on bringing home a new baby without is causing anxiety or behavior issues with the other children.
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Put a stop to the bedtime run around
Helpful tips and advice on how to get your child to sleep without the hassle.
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Ways your teen can earn money
Tips and advise on easy, simple ways your teen can earn extra money.