Even for frugal parents sometimes there's just no way around it... You need wheels to get around. To daycare. To the grocery store. To work. To the laundromat. But the hard reality is that not everyone can afford a vehicle to get them from place to place... Especially low-income … [Read more...] about 7 Tips on Buying the Cheapest Car Possible
Relief During Allergey Season
The allergy season is rapidly approaching! In America, over 50 million people have some form of allergies and about 50% of those react to more than one allergen. Allergy conditions are considered to a leading chronic disease where 2/3 of those affected are adult and 1/3 are … [Read more...] about Relief During Allergey Season
11 Winter Safety Tips
The holidays are no time for tears, burns, or bruises. Follow these simple tips to avoid drama and damage this year and to make sure your kids have a joyful holiday season.Holiday DecorationsIf you're going natural for the Christmas tree this year, try to go fresh, too. Dry … [Read more...] about 11 Winter Safety Tips
When Does Your Child Need Braces?
Both of my young children, now eight and five years old, are thumb-suckers. Each time I take them to the dentist, we're all reminded of the dental problems that this habit can create. As my kids grow and develop, my concerns regarding whether or not they'll need braces or … [Read more...] about When Does Your Child Need Braces?
The Toddler ABC
A is for Appetite ....it comes and it goes. Don't stress. If hungry , they eat. B is for BooHoo.....crying is a way of communicating. As in " I am very angry with you right now for making me do something / stop doing something but I don't know how to say it yet. But just you … [Read more...] about The Toddler ABC
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