Sunday, January 27, 2013
Folding currency, not coins, apparently is required for the storied exchange.
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Sunday, January 27
Got a snaggletooth in your household? Here's how to keep them happy. The tooth fairy, the longtime nocturnal visitor who leaves financial treats under pillows in exchange for childrens' ejected teeth, has to adjust for inflation too. So how much does a lost tooth earn in 2013? An average of $3, apparently, although there's word that one went for as much as $10 in Suwanee recently. In the 21st century, there's digital help. Visa, as part of a financial education program, has an online Tooth Fairy calculator. Testing the filter options: For Georgia, parents' age of 45, and household income of $40-49.9k, with a college education, there was an interesting variable. The average was $4 for female parents, $3 for male parents. This would equal …
Are your kids tired of the same old bagged lunches? Spice things up with homemade Lunchables and bento boxes.
The kids have recently returned to school after winter break but you may already be in a “packed lunch slump.” Here are 10 ways to make packed lunches healthy, fun and fast: 1. Get a bento box system. Laptop Lunches has great options for bento box-style lunches. Bento-ware includes a soft-sided case with sturdy, dishwasher safe containers (top rack only) that fit together inside, just like a bento box. The system pays for itself as you can ditch zip-lock bags and pack a far greater variety of lunch options, including dinner leftovers, berries and dips. You can purchase Laptop Lunches online or at Whole Foods. 2. Wrap it & have your child choose the filling. Kids love having turkey and cheese or veggies with hummus wrapped in a tortilla. …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
What I learned from my trip to Disney World.
I just returned from an amazing trip to Disney World with my family. I can remember entering the gates of The Magic Kingdom as a child and being in complete awe of Cinderella's Castle as it towered over me. So, I was super excited to return with my children and share the experience with them. Going back as a parent is totally different. Gone are the days of running from ride to ride carefree. No, when you're the grown up it takes lots of planning and organizing to make the trip run smoothly. I did as much research as I could before leaving for the trip. I read guide books and asked experienced friends for tips. Yet, there are some things that you can only learn by living through them. Here are a few things that I learned from my time at …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Do you love Christmas trees? Take a look at this Holiday craft and share your crafts with us!
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Friday, December 14, 2012
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Take a look at today's craft and make sure you share your crafts and decorating tips with us!
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Make a candy cane picture or holiday card holder or a candy cane ornament with these easy steps.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Get your family into the holiday season with these winter crafts.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Here is a classic: a fabric (or rag) wreath.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
If you have a craft that you would like to share or if you have made a rag wreath, tell us about it in the comments below or send an email to melissa.kory@patch.com.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
There’s something for all ages and a few activities are for great causes.
This week Frugal Family scoured our resources and found fun, unique family activities taking place all over metro-Atlanta. There’s something for all ages and a few activities are for great causes. If you are a mother of multiples or a parent of a "princess," enjoy gardening or celebrating Purim, or have an interest in helping eliminate Atlanta’s hungry, you will want to participate in one of the following: Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples Spring Sale. Saturday March 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For tots to tweens, cash and check only. Top quality name-brand clothes in sizes 0-juniors, nursery and toddler furniture, décor, equipment, high chairs, swings, tons of popular toys, games, outdoor play equipment, gently used bikes and scooters, …
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Part 2 of a series of articles on how to help children focus. This article addresses how to have smoother sailing at homework time.
Following up my last article that addressed the fundamentals parents should first consider when kids are having trouble focusing, this article addresses how to help your child focus when it’s time to get the homework done. Set the mood Establish a specific place in your home for homework. A desk, table or even the kitchen island cleared off of everything except for pencils, pens, ruler, and other supplies needed for homework. Make certain there is good lighting. Turn off all televisions and turn the ringer off on the phone. It’s important to try to avoid all visual and auditory distractions. If your kitchen is grand central station, then create a homework space in a quiet dining room or office. Some children actually do better at homework …
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4:20 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012
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