Tag: kids
member name: j - Frugal Mom - r.
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December 13, 2009 12:46 PM EST --
This morning the boys and I were planning to spend the day at the park. I packed lunch, snacks, water, juice, picnic blanket, balls, books and we loaded the bikes and the stroller in the car. My husband . . .
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December 17, 2009 12:20 PM EST --
I have to say that as I sort through the boys' clothes, I really think everything has been a great investment, and I also see patterns of which clothes keep up quality wise. I always (almost . . .
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December 12, 2009 11:31 AM EST --
For the past couple of weeks I have been using coupons to get crafts supplies at JoAnns. I had a Christmas decoration that I needed to make with clay (still haven't gotten that far), and I realized that . . .
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December 17, 2009 09:01 AM EST --
With weather forecasts of colder weather coming, I figured it was time to unpack the winter clothes. So far we have only had a couple of cold days this fall, but I am sure that we will get plenty more . . .
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May 02, 2009 06:37 PM EDT --
We have a beautiful Greek orthodox church a couple of houses down the street, and today our entire street turned Greek. The church is raising funds for a new roof, and this weekend they were having their . . .
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December 07, 2009 11:09 AM EST --
This morning I woke up early, because the baby was squeaking in his crib. He is 4 1/2 months, and while he has always been a talker (not a crier) he is beginning to expand his sounds. The newest sound . . .
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September 27, 2009 10:36 AM EDT --
I knew the day would come, and now it has. My kids has realized that there is something else on the Internet than pbs.org, starfall.com and nickjr.com.
Yesterday I heard the boys laugh at the computer, . . .
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November 18, 2009 11:10 PM EST --
I have not been on Gather much lately as being a mother of three boys seem to take up most of my time. The baby is still sweet and easy going, my oldest son is doing good in school, and my three-year-old . . .
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August 27, 2009 03:06 PM EDT --
It always amazes me how my kids can have loads of cars, tractors, trains etc., but the things that seem to give them the most pleasure are the simple things in life.
Now, tell me what you see... . . .
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November 19, 2009 07:26 PM EST --
Last night I cashed in for a $10 Borders gift card that my son will be giving his teacher for Christmas. He will then pick out a few things from our gift basket and make a nice gift bag, with a homemade . . .
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December 02, 2009 08:48 PM EST --
This afternoon my oldest son had a long day at school, so we did not pick him up until 4 p.m. This meant we had a pleasant walk home, as the sun had gone down just a little and it was just around 80 degrees. . . .
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April 06, 2009 03:39 PM EDT --
Two weeks ago my husband and I came to the conclusion that it was time for our two boys age 3 and 6 to gain a greater appreciation of their toys. The decision was based on how they treated their toys, . . .
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June 12, 2008 08:39 AM EDT --
Summer is upon us, and we are all looking for ways to cool down. My sons run around in their underwear inside, and our popcycle/ ice cream budget sure increased with the degrees.
The last couple of . . .
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May 02, 2009 12:36 PM EDT --
When I was growing up, I had lots of chores, some of which I would get paid for and some that was just considered something you did as being part of the family. My brothers did mainly work with my dad, . . .
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August 07, 2009 04:34 PM EDT --
It is steaming hot in South Florida today, but the chances for rain were 30 percent and I decided to take the chance. We hat a little rain shower this morning before we left the house, and right now it . . .
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October 07, 2009 07:30 PM EDT --
Children are expensive no doubt about it, but there are ways to minimize the cost without missing out out on anything. Having a baby on a budget is actually possible, and . . .
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September 03, 2009 07:38 PM EDT --
Every day my kids seem to find some way or another to amaze me. Tonight it was a very interesting discussion at the dinner table that made me smile.
Roshane: "It is tissue!"
Sky: "No, it's a paper . . .
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December 02, 2009 08:24 AM EST --
About a week ago my oldest son decided to open a new cereal box three days in a row. Since we live in a very hot area, we try to keep everything "opened" in the fridge to keep them away from the southern . . .
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April 20, 2008 07:56 PM EDT --
My husband finally had a day off, and since the weather was perfect today, we decided that it was time for a special beach trip. We packed the cooler, put lots of sun lotion on the boys, and then we headed . . .
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December 26, 2008 12:55 PM EST --
This year I convinced my husband that duck would be great for the Christmas table. I am a vegetarian, so even though I would not be eating anything, duck has almost always been served at my family's . . .
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