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The Lazy Mom’s Guide to Fall Decorating

Growing up, my mom always had adorable decorations around the house for every season. She even had ceramic figurines that she’d painted herself, and there were adornments for every room. I have routinely failed to even approach her holiday spirit, mainly because...

Working Towards Balance

[begin somber voice-over]As the pendulum swings…these are the days of our lives.[end voice-over] Ever feel like you live your life swinging from one extreme to another? It’s maddening, isn’t it? I don’t like extremes much. Absolutes are fine,...

How to Use Parental Controls on Video Game Consoles

Editor’s note: please welcome Mary Ward to Earnest Parenting! I was very pleased that she chose to share this topic with us; it’s very important information for any family that has gaming systems in the home. Most of today’s parents are familiar with the...

Fun For Your Friday

Oooookay, it’s that time again! Fun For Your Friday! Woohoo!!!!! Fun For Your Friday works like this: It’s Friday. Let’s laugh. This week I thought I’d share a joke with you: What did the snail say as it rode on the turtle’s back while...

Blog Hop Giveaways

Hullooooo, Internets! Remember the Blog Hop we did a few weeks ago? Well, another fantastic MckLinky feature is a weekly Blog Hop Giveaway in which you are treated to a loooooong list of giveaways online. Is that cool or what?? I may have mentioned once or twice, but...