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My Road Trip Survival Guide – How I Survived 8 Hour Road Trips Alone with Two Kids

January 4, 2012 New posts

My kids are 12 and 5 years old. They love each other but aren’t the best of friends. I’m sure you understand if you have kids who are far apart in age. My 12 year old hardly acknowledges that my 5 year old exists and when he does it’s often to correct her, poke at

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Teaching Children to be Thankful

November 8, 2011 Holiday

It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children how to be thankful. Teaching children to be thankful for what they have will help them become compassionate adults who want to help others. Here are some ways to teach children of different ages to be thankful. Parents should start teaching their children to be

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Keep Your Kids Safe this Halloween with These Halloween Safety Tips For Kids

October 20, 2011 Holiday

When your kids are heading out to trick or treat it is important that you keep them safe. Kids get excited when it comes to trick or treating, so you need to make sure that they know how to stay safe. It is also important for adults to take safety precautions when there are kids

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How To Keep Young Kids Occupied In The Summer

June 16, 2011 Summer Time Fun

Summer is most probably be every kid’s favorite season, especially with the summer holidays. It is also the best time for parents to spend time with their children as a family. However, while you are at work, the kids need something to occupy themselves, and everyone knows how expensive summer activities could be. Here are

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Are you Happy or Stressed that the Kids are out of School for the Summer?

May 24, 2011 New posts

I asked the question on Twitter this morning “Two more days until my 11 yr old is out of school. Do you get excited about your kids being out of school, stressed, or both?” and was thrilled to get a good mix of answers includes those below.. Yes, I am super excited that my

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GeoPalz Activity Tracker for Kids Review & Giveaway

March 28, 2011 Health

Do you wish your kids were more active? Not the on-the-couch active that they think it active because they are moving their eyes or hands, but the get up and move kind of active? I do and since seriously limited the amount of TV that my kids watch, they’ve been more active and they love

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Elementary School Homework Anxiety – What can I do about it?

March 2, 2011 Personal

My eleven year old son is in 5th grade and is experiencing a bit of what I call “Homework Anxiety” lately. He already appears to have what I call “Test Anxiety” as even though he does (or did) well on his homework, he would not always do well on his test scores. I had

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Review and Giveaway! – Give Your Kids ‘Stuf’ for Valentine’s Day or Any Day!

February 12, 2011 Contests

If you are looking for something truly unique to give your child for Valentine’s Day, then look no further than ‘Stuf’. ’Stuf’, sold here at WryBaby.com, are super adorable little characters that are sure to entertain your child for hours sans batteries! And how cute are the designs? BIRD STUF – Inspired by our feathered

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Atlanta: New KidVentures events just announced!

December 3, 2010 Atlanta Moms Edition

December 20th – Philly Pretzel Factory (Milton) – 2:00 pm This event is always a big hit! Tour the Pretzel Factory, learn what ingredients go in pretzels, watch the dough being made and pretzels being baked – and the best part – dine on a pretzel of your very own! Maximum of 10 kids. ($10

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Exclusive Coupon Code! All Good Living Kids – 25% off

November 23, 2010 Baby & Kids Clothing

Thanks to All Good Living Kids for offering our readers this exclusive 25% off coupon code! What they sell: Trendy Organic Baby Clothes Offer: 25% off your entire order Use code: MOMMYINSIDER Expires: 12/22/2010 About All Good Living Kids Customers can feel confident in every piece of All Good Living clothing. Each garment is made

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Atlanta Moms: Wax Hand Art for parties and Fundraisers

November 7, 2010 Atlanta Moms Edition

I received an email from a young man named Bryce this morning telling me about a business that he and his brother Brittan started called The HandStand. So, what’s the big deal you ask? The young men are still in high school! Talk about motivated kids. It’s the ultimate Party Favor! Looking for a way

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The End of Lapchild? What are your thoughts on the Lapchild?

August 16, 2010 News

Budget Travel Magazine recently reported on The National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation that all passengers, including children under the age of two, have their own seats on planes. This means infants would no longer be allowed to sit in their parents laps, and they would no longer fly for free. Here is an excerpt from

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I just got off the phone with Selena Gomez and Joey King!

July 15, 2010 Celebrities

Wow! What a great call! During the interview Selena and Joey told me what the most daring thing they’ve ever done was, what Selena does in her downtime, and I learned when Selena’s next album is going to be released. The girls were so sweet and took time to talk even though they are attending

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How to choose the best summer camp for your child

June 3, 2010 Atlanta Moms Edition

Children in most parts of the world go to summer camp during their school break. Some schools include these camps in their curriculum such that the students would attend the camps and get grades for joining. However, most of the time, these summer camps are open for

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Mommy Bracelets Crystal & Silver Bracelet giveaway

April 12, 2010 Contests

Enter to win a beautiful Crystal & Silver bracelet from Mommy Bracelets valued at $69. Sterling silver letter blocks, 5mm Swarovski accent crystals in birthstone colors or fresh water pearl accents, sterling silver beads and bali flowers. Beautiful keepsake bracelets for mother, grandmother, and daughter too! “Perfect fit” guarantee, lifetime warranty and FREE shipping. See

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A List: Things my kids use everyday

December 29, 2009 New posts

All posts in this series: Things I use everyday Things my kids use everyday or regularly Things I use regularly.. not quite everyday Here is a list of things my kids use everyday or almost everyday: Nalgene Sippy cups (my 3 year old, not my 10 year old!) – See this The kids wear mostly

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Puppy Training Guide – a website review just in time for those Christmas puppies!

December 18, 2009 Holiday

Getting a puppy is a huge decision and one to not be taken lightly. This is the time of year when a lot of parents decide to get a puppy and a site to visit pre and post puppy purchase/adoption is Puppy Training Guide. This site covers all types of puppy training topics including socializing

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Vincent Shoes – 9 days ’til Christmas 50% off

December 17, 2009 Holiday

This is Day 8 of Vincent Shoes’ 9 Days ‘til Christmas where they celebrate the holiday season by offering a different selection of Vincent favorites at 50% off on VincentShoeStore.us every weekday through Friday, December 18! Today’s styles at half off are the always-popular toddler and preschooler Vincent “classics” JIMMY, JESSICA, STAN and BETTY. My

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Cupcake Basics 101

August 21, 2009 Food and Drink

Along with back to school time comes birthday parties, school functions and holiday events calling for home baked cupcakes. I’ve already made one batch for the new families picnic at my daughter’s preschool. One thing I’ve learned from my first cupcake experience is that you need the right tools to make cupcake baking and decorating

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KidZui, the Internet for Kids + we are giving away 5 KidZui Memberships!

August 3, 2009 Age 3-5

KidZui is an Internet browser for kids that I recently installed on my laptop and my son’s laptop. He totally LOVES KidZui. He has access to his favorite games and virtual worlds like Club Penguin and is introduced to safe online games and educational websites that he might not have otherwise learned about and can

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KidZui Video Contest! Win $500, a lifetime KidZui membership, and more!

June 25, 2009 Computers & Software

KidZui, soon to be reviewed on TheMommyInsider.com, is simply the best and safest way for kids ages 3-12 to experience the internet. What Google is for search, What YouTube is for content and what Facebook is for community, KidZui is for kids in one safe online destination. KidZui is available for download on PC’s and

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Too Cute Bento Lunch Boxes

June 24, 2009 Age 3-5

This fall my daughter begins preschool and I’m in search of a bento box for her lunches. I’m half Japanese and I’ve grown up with bento boxes my entire life. I’m looking forward to preparing meals that will make her smile and hopefully consume. Luckily it will only be twice a week! There are a

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