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This Week's Features...    07.11.08


The Unbearable Un-coolness of Being Mom
My middle school-aged daughters recently talked me into going shopping. Our second stop was the music store.
 

Cleaning Out Your Clothes Closets
Keeping your wardrobe up to date is easy if you start by sorting through all your unwanted clothing and donate it to charities.

 

Explaining Excessiveness to Our Children
"Mom, how come my friend Tommy has a Gameboy, a Sega, and his own computer, and why can't I?!"  Ugh.  Don't we as money-conscious parents dread hearing questions like that, when we know that our methods are for the best?

 

Yo-Yo Dieting Doesn’t Work
Summer will soon be here and everywhere you look, there are ads for this diet and that diet pill, regiment or a "lose 10 pounds the first day" plan.
 


Word on the Street is...

  What is going right?
 
Do you use your crock pot in the summer?
 
Movin' Mamas Daily Thread
 
Don't Forget the Lyrics
 
Summer reading
 
Air Conditioner Temps
 
TV or Computer?
 
WALL-E ~ Intelligent and sweet
 

 


Keeping Your Home Secure While On Vacation
Imagine returning from your holiday to find your windows broken, your cars and possessions stolen and your pets gone. Your space has been violated.

Welcoming Herbs Into Your Vegetable Garden
Many garden books recommend that gardeners plant their herbs close to the kitchen for quick and easy harvest. While this is good advice, the reality may be that it isn’t practical to your particular situation.

Tips for Selecting the Best Summer Fruit
Summertime brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits, but consumers often have no idea how to choose the best fruit. This can lead to the frustration of lackluster fruit, which can make all the difference in the quality of your dining experience. Keep these handy tips in mind when choosing summer fruit and you’ll always get the pick of the crop.

8 Ideas for Organizing Your Child's Room
A job we’d love to pay someone else to do sometimes!
 


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