Disney’s Theatrical department has quite a bit of nice holiday gifts for you to choose from this year from The Lion King to Mary Poppins, there is something for everyone. I was recently contacted to ask if I’d take a peek at the new book, “How [...]
Kids are tricky when it comes to figuring out what they will eat and what they won’t eat. One reason so many of us call our children picky or finicky eaters. How many of you have a picky eater?
Tonight I decided to introduce my children to a new meal, I’ve [...]
Kids are tricky when it comes to figuring out what they will eat and what they won’t eat. One reason so many of us call our children picky or finicky eaters. How many of you have a picky eater?
Tonight I decided to introduce my children to a new meal, I’ve [...]
I swear every year at this time I have to fight and struggle to make sure all my kids are wearing their jackets outside.
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What is it with kids not wanting to wear a jacket when it is freezing cold outside? Today for instance, it is suppose [...]
I swear every year at this time I have to fight and struggle to make sure all my kids are wearing their jackets outside.
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What is it with kids not wanting to wear a jacket when it is freezing cold outside? Today for instance, it is suppose [...]
The new school year has started and some parents are already having to keep track of where those library books their children bring home from school disappear too. Why?
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Simple, they don’t want to pay the ridiculous late fees that come with it. Recently my own daughter [...]
The new school year has started and some parents are already having to keep track of where those library books their children bring home from school disappear too. Why?
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Simple, they don’t want to pay the ridiculous late fees that come with it. Recently my own daughter [...]
Okay, once again someone sent me an email asking when they should make their child go without a blankie. Does anyone know? My kids never had a binkie, blankie or a favorite stuffed doll. Don’t get me wrong I did try, believe it or not I thought I was doing [...]
Okay, once again someone sent me an email asking when they should make their child go without a blankie. Does anyone know? My kids never had a binkie, blankie or a favorite stuffed doll. Don’t get me wrong I did try, believe it or not I thought I was doing [...]
I posted yesterday about a middle school in Goldsboro, North Carolina and how they were doing a fundraiser that allowed students to get a grade higher on a test score for a $20 donation.
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Well it seems not everyone thought that was kosher, it has [...]
I posted yesterday about a middle school in Goldsboro, North Carolina and how they were doing a fundraiser that allowed students to get a grade higher on a test score for a $20 donation.
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Well it seems not everyone thought that was kosher, it has [...]
Rosewood Middle School of Goldsboro North Carolina is giving out grades for money. The principal believes all is fair in this little game as it benefits the children.
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Exactly what benefits the children you may ask? Well, apparently they are trying to raise money for the school [...]
Rosewood Middle School of Goldsboro North Carolina is giving out grades for money. The principal believes all is fair in this little game as it benefits the children.
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Exactly what benefits the children you may ask? Well, apparently they are trying to raise money for the school [...]
Reports are popping up everywhere that our children today are having far too much stress than we use to as children. While I don’t necessarily agree with this 100%, I can see how a child can become stressed.
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1. Grades. Yes, there are some of us parents [...]
Reports are popping up everywhere that our children today are having far too much stress than we use to as children. While I don’t necessarily agree with this 100%, I can see how a child can become stressed.
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1. Grades. Yes, there are some of us parents [...]
Now I know many are going to argue with me, in fact I argued it at first. I mean who were they to tell me Cookie Monster no longer ate chocolate cookies, that was the one thing he craved.
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I bet they were thinking the [...]Now I know many are going to argue with me, in fact I argued it at first. I mean who were they to tell me Cookie Monster no longer ate chocolate cookies, that was the one thing he craved.
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I bet they were thinking the [...]I was curious as a friend recently mentioned one of her children catching another sibling in the bathroom at what age do we stop allowing them to go in with us or even when they are big enough to go in a plublic one on their own. I know it [...]
I was curious as a friend recently mentioned one of her children catching another sibling in the bathroom at what age do we stop allowing them to go in with us or even when they are big enough to go in a plublic one on their own. I know it [...]
When a High School Principal sent home a student for crossing dressing there was a big stir up. One question for you is how far would you let your child go to be an individual?
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Now what if that look actually distracted the students? That’s what [...]When a High School Principal sent home a student for crossing dressing there was a big stir up. One question for you is how far would you let your child go to be an individual?
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Now what if that look actually distracted the students? That’s what [...]
This category is full of everything from getting kids ready for school to picking out those summer fun activities. So it shouldn’t surprize you that when someone emailed and asked me:
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My son is 3 years old and refusing use his potty chair. Any recommendations?
My first [...]
This category is full of everything from getting kids ready for school to picking out those summer fun activities. So it shouldn’t surprize you that when someone emailed and asked me:
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My son is 3 years old and refusing use his potty chair. Any recommendations?
My first [...]
My daughter, Sarah, is 11 and in the 6th grade. She is a good student (just brought home a perfect report card), an athlete playing on both the volleyball and the basketball teams, and a musician with weekly guitar lessons.
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She’s silly and funny, usually [...]
My daughter, Sarah, is 11 and in the 6th grade. She is a good student (just brought home a perfect report card), an athlete playing on both the volleyball and the basketball teams, and a musician with weekly guitar lessons.
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She’s silly and funny, usually [...]
I don’t care what they try telling you, mom and dad are soft spots for kids. No matter what they don’t want to see mom and dad vulnerable, hurt or sick, when they do it frightens them.
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I have been sick for over a week and [...]I don’t care what they try telling you, mom and dad are soft spots for kids. No matter what they don’t want to see mom and dad vulnerable, hurt or sick, when they do it frightens them.
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I have been sick for over a week and [...]
WARNING: This post will turn your stomach!
This came across my screen early this morning and honestly I thought of not even posting it but I kept asking myself: How did these people allow this to happen? Why did no one stop it?
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That poor girl. I’m sure [...]
WARNING: This post will turn your stomach!
This came across my screen early this morning and honestly I thought of not even posting it but I kept asking myself: How did these people allow this to happen? Why did no one stop it?
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That poor girl. I’m sure [...]
Do you have a young teen in your home? How many have a little girl that would love to dress like a stripper?
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Okay, maybe not a stripper but she’s been eyeballing that tiny maid skirt at Walmart for a month now hoping that she’ll somehow convince [...]
Do you have a young teen in your home? How many have a little girl that would love to dress like a stripper?
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Okay, maybe not a stripper but she’s been eyeballing that tiny maid skirt at Walmart for a month now hoping that she’ll somehow convince [...]
With this economy everyone is getting hit in the pocketbook, which is a surprise when you head to the store and see that the Halloween Costumes are the same prices they were just last year and the year before.
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Yes, apparently the costume makers aren’t feeling [...]With this economy everyone is getting hit in the pocketbook, which is a surprise when you head to the store and see that the Halloween Costumes are the same prices they were just last year and the year before.
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Yes, apparently the costume makers aren’t feeling [...]
A friend of mine recently asked me how she will be able to juggle multiple children, sports and school. First, she has her own children plus a few nieces and nephews that she came into.
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She explained that she has a nephew that wants to join [...]A friend of mine recently asked me how she will be able to juggle multiple children, sports and school. First, she has her own children plus a few nieces and nephews that she came into.
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She explained that she has a nephew that wants to join [...]I was rather disappointed in the web this morning, especially when I came across a post written by a mommy blogger that had expressed her feelings of anxiety about her daughter’s upcoming first day of preschool. Now I wasn’t disappointed in the post but the lack of sympathy from one [...]
I was rather disappointed in the web this morning, especially when I came across a post written by a mommy blogger that had expressed her feelings of anxiety about her daughter’s upcoming first day of preschool. Now I wasn’t disappointed in the post but the lack of sympathy from one [...]
This is a Guest post by Shauna Johnson, nutrition instructor at WellSpring Academies.
The experts at Wellspring (www.wellspringacademies.com) , the leading treatment program for overweight children and teens, have several recommendations for parents this year at Halloween:
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- Wait to buy your candy. We [...]
This is a Guest post by Shauna Johnson, nutrition instructor at WellSpring Academies.
The experts at Wellspring (www.wellspringacademies.com) , the leading treatment program for overweight children and teens, have several recommendations for parents this year at Halloween:
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- Wait to buy your candy. We [...]
How many of you tend to snack off of all that Halloween candy? I know many of you probably sneak into your children’s bag of treats and take a few pieces.
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Others may actually just take the bag and divide it up for the kids, placing it [...]
How many of you tend to snack off of all that Halloween candy? I know many of you probably sneak into your children’s bag of treats and take a few pieces.
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Others may actually just take the bag and divide it up for the kids, placing it [...]
This past Friday a Florida mom rode her horse to pick up. Why? Simple, it costs tons of money to wait in line with your car going at an inch every few minutes. This mom didn’t want to waste gas money that she didn’t have, so she hoped up [...]
This past Friday a Florida mom rode her horse to pick up. Why? Simple, it costs tons of money to wait in line with your car going at an inch every few minutes. This mom didn’t want to waste gas money that she didn’t have, so she hoped up [...]
I remember growing up when someone would ask “what’s your
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favorite subject” kids would quickly reply recess. In a way recess really is a subject of its own, this is a place where children get to be who they want from day to day, deal with [...]I remember growing up when someone would ask “what’s your
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favorite subject” kids would quickly reply recess. In a way recess really is a subject of its own, this is a place where children get to be who they want from day to day, deal with [...]Sonic Drive-In and DonorsChoose.org are both working together in order to give teachers back a great big thank you this month. September is “Limeades for Learning” over at Sonic, for every Sonic drink you buy you’ll be able to go and vote for specific teachers to win $200-$400 grants. [...]
Sonic Drive-In and DonorsChoose.org are both working together in order to give teachers back a great big thank you this month. September is “Limeades for Learning” over at Sonic, for every Sonic drink you buy you’ll be able to go and vote for specific teachers to win $200-$400 grants. [...]
President Obama is doing a planned speech to all the kids at
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school, that are able to recieve it. Already this speech that hasn’t even been aired yet, has recieved a lot of criticism from parents/teachers and news stations around the US. Why? No one knew what [...]
President Obama is doing a planned speech to all the kids at
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school, that are able to recieve it. Already this speech that hasn’t even been aired yet, has recieved a lot of criticism from parents/teachers and news stations around the US. Why? No one knew what [...]
The swine flu, aka H1N1, only goes back to april 2009 but it has
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already marked itself in our history books. So far there have been 1,154 deaths from the Swine flu around the world. (according to a CNN report from August 5th, more have died [...]
The swine flu, aka H1N1, only goes back to april 2009 but it has
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already marked itself in our history books. So far there have been 1,154 deaths from the Swine flu around the world. (according to a CNN report from August 5th, more have died [...]
It has been announced that on September 8, 2009 all schools will turn their televisions on in the classrooms for the children to tune in to President Obama. Apparently he plans on addressing all the students and wishing them a great new year, encouraging them to stay in school and [...]
It has been announced that on September 8, 2009 all schools will turn their televisions on in the classrooms for the children to tune in to President Obama. Apparently he plans on addressing all the students and wishing them a great new year, encouraging them to stay in school and [...]
I must admit I was a bit shocked when someone sent me an
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instant message asking if I’d heard about the man that slapped someone else’s child for not shutting up. What’s worse is the child was only a [...]I must admit I was a bit shocked when someone sent me an
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instant message asking if I’d heard about the man that slapped someone else’s child for not shutting up. What’s worse is the child was only a [...]
I was a bit shocked this morning when I woke up and saw the
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world was talking about “Swine Flu Toys.” Yes, I said toys and not just the swine flu. While many are freaking out and trying to go germ free, others are wondering [...]
I was a bit shocked this morning when I woke up and saw the
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world was talking about “Swine Flu Toys.” Yes, I said toys and not just the swine flu. While many are freaking out and trying to go germ free, others are wondering [...]
A friend recently told me that her child’s school actually had a
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change in the bus route but never told them. Shouldn’t parents be one of the first ones to know about such changes? Here’s what happened:I got the oldest out to the bus stop at [...]
A friend recently told me that her child’s school actually had a
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change in the bus route but never told them. Shouldn’t parents be one of the first ones to know about such changes? Here’s what happened:I got the oldest out to the bus stop at [...]
What would you do if you packed your child a meal every day only to find over half of it was never touched? Many may not think anything of it. But when she is coming home every day asking to eat because she is hungry or tired and wants to [...]
What would you do if you packed your child a meal every day only to find over half of it was never touched? Many may not think anything of it. But when she is coming home every day asking to eat because she is hungry or tired and wants to [...]
It amazes me watching the “Wife Swap” or any of those swapping
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television programs. While some can’t help but watch and wish that they could swap with some other family, others watch in horror and want to scream, “Why?” I have found myself in both of these positions [...]
It amazes me watching the “Wife Swap” or any of those swapping
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television programs. While some can’t help but watch and wish that they could swap with some other family, others watch in horror and want to scream, “Why?” I have found myself in both of these positions [...]
Believe it or not, moms actually need a break every once in a while. Actually both parents need a break from time to time, in my case it became pretty obvious when I was talking with a neighbor and realized that I have never been away from my kids. Not [...]
Believe it or not, moms actually need a break every once in a while. Actually both parents need a break from time to time, in my case it became pretty obvious when I was talking with a neighbor and realized that I have never been away from my kids. Not [...]
Laura Dekker, 13-years-old wants to sail solo around the world for two years. Many of you would probably be jumping up and saying, heck no about now. Am I right?
I mean who in their right mind allows their child to sail solo around the world for two [...]
Laura Dekker, 13-years-old wants to sail solo around the world for two years. Many of you would probably be jumping up and saying, heck no about now. Am I right?
I mean who in their right mind allows their child to sail solo around the world for two [...]
As many of you know, my youngest daughter got her first pair of
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glasses the same week that kindergarten started. She’s been great with them and honestly she hasn’t been too upset by them. I have noticed [...]
As many of you know, my youngest daughter got her first pair of
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glasses the same week that kindergarten started. She’s been great with them and honestly she hasn’t been too upset by them. I have noticed [...]
On August 20th I posted “Wake Up Call: Teens Texting While Driving”
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and included a link to a video that was released in the UK. A video that hadn’t been released in America due to its extreme graphics of reality. Yes, I said reality. When you [...]
On August 20th I posted “Wake Up Call: Teens Texting While Driving”
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and included a link to a video that was released in the UK. A video that hadn’t been released in America due to its extreme graphics of reality. Yes, I said reality. When you [...]
The other day we were sitting in a restaurant when suddenly one of the employees started smiling and chatted with my 2-year-old boy.
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That’s when I spotted her taking her camera out and flipping it open, the flash made it obvious and then she turned my way, [...]
The other day we were sitting in a restaurant when suddenly one of the employees started smiling and chatted with my 2-year-old boy.
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That’s when I spotted her taking her camera out and flipping it open, the flash made it obvious and then she turned my way, [...]
Every year we go enroll our children in school and get a new set of rules to follow, this year will not be any different. With different teachers you’ll
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get ways of teaching, methods of correcting and what they want out of the school year. This [...]Every year it seems that the cost of the school lunch goes up. Am I right? We have two sets of prices to follow this year, one being the
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Junior High and the other for the elementary school and let me say it is cheaper when [...]
Two of my children started school this past Friday, the other doesn’t start until Tuesday. Why the gap? Two are transition days, or that is what they are calling them so the kindergarteners and Junior High kids
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could get use to the new school surroundings. But even [...]With the school doors opening within the next month, many of you are probably wondering about all those school rules you and your child will have to follow. One rule that hasn’t always been around but is becoming more and more popular deals with cell phones. Does your child’s school [...]
Every year your child will either get on a bus or walk to school, that is unless they get a ride to school. However, at one point they will
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probably get on a bus for one thing or another at which point they will need to follow [...]
How did you feel when your child went off to school on their very first day? Sure, they were either happy or nervous but it is mom and dad
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that are left behind with the “weird feeling.” [...]
Good afternoon everyone, it has been one VERY long week here in my house. I mean first, one thing happened that made my house smell entirely of smoke and I’m NOT
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going into it just yet here but let me say everyone is fine. Following that horrible [...]
Good afternoon everyone, it has been one VERY long week here in my house. I mean first, one thing happened that made my house smell entirely of smoke and I’m NOT
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going into it just yet here but let me say everyone is fine. Following that horrible [...]
Today the kids and I spent the entire day, well the first part they did have to clean their rooms, working on putting together a puzzle. It was a lot of fun and yes I do realize how boring that may sound but it really is. You work together as [...]
Today the kids and I spent the entire day, well the first part they did have to clean their rooms, working on putting together a puzzle. It was a lot of fun and yes I do realize how boring that may sound but it really is. You work together as [...]
Yesterday I posted my review of Kookie Krazy and now I have some good news for you. Well, Kookie Krazy has decided to be very gracious and donated two prizes
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for a giveaway here. So as always I’m going [...]
Yesterday I posted my review of Kookie Krazy and now I have some good news for you. Well, Kookie Krazy has decided to be very gracious and donated two prizes
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for a giveaway here. So as always I’m going [...]
I was recently asked to sample some cookies from Kookie Krazy, which has a really cool idea, cool according to my kids. The kids all gave it a thumbs up, so did I, in fact I didn’t want to share. Course now they are asking “Why isn’t there one here mom?”
[...] I was recently asked to sample some cookies from Kookie Krazy, which has a really cool idea, cool according to my kids. The kids all gave it a thumbs up, so did I, in fact I didn’t want to share. Course now they are asking “Why isn’t there one here mom?”
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BabyGirl got her shots today and she took it all in stride, to be honest I was very worried about this with her. As ya’ll know the last time she got her shots the nurse accidentally broke the thing and
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the needle was left in her [...]BabyGirl got her shots today and she took it all in stride, to be honest I was very worried about this with her. As ya’ll know the last time she got her shots the nurse accidentally broke the thing and
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the needle was left in her [...]We all know Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin have split up, they made a big deal out of telling all of us viewers that they had filed for a divorce on their last show. So now my question to your readers is how soon is too soon when
[...] We all know Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin have split up, they made a big deal out of telling all of us viewers that they had filed for a divorce on their last show. So now my question to your readers is how soon is too soon when
[...] 
The 17-year-old, Zac Sunderland, had one goal on his mind a little over a year ago and that was to be the youngest person to travel around the entire world by themselves in a
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boat. Well, he has done it, it took one year, one month [...]
The 17-year-old, Zac Sunderland, had one goal on his mind a little over a year ago and that was to be the youngest person to travel around the entire world by themselves in a
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boat. Well, he has done it, it took one year, one month [...]
What would you do if your daughter turned up missing? This has become a reality and nightmare for Scott Baum who is due to deploy back to Iraq very soon. The big question at the moment, besides
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the fact of where is she or who [...]
What would you do if your daughter turned up missing? This has become a reality and nightmare for Scott Baum who is due to deploy back to Iraq very soon. The big question at the moment, besides
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the fact of where is she or who [...]
All week long the kids have been counting down the days until Saturday. Why? Simple, last week they made some money doing a yard sale and wanted to try their hand at it again. Now they made less than $10 last week but they were inspired by this and wanted [...]
Is it a requirement for a child to be fully up-to-date on their immunization records before attending their first day of
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school? That’s the question I see in many forums lately and with the new school year approaching I thought it would be perfect timing. For [...]Is it a requirement for a child to be fully up-to-date on their immunization records before attending their first day of
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school? That’s the question I see in many forums lately and with the new school year approaching I thought it would be perfect timing. For [...]
