Parents need stuff to manage a house full of kids. Parents love FREE stuff. Many internet sites offer giveaways of items that are useful to parents.
Every Friday I compile a list of giveaways that I have found during the week. I know a parent's time is valuable so most of the contests require very little effort to enter, usually you just n

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Blogging about parenting advice is a difficult business. After all parenting young children leaves precious little time for the business of blogging. Even if you are not a parent, if you blog part time, chances are that you have a full time commitment elsewhere. Finding the motivation to blog everyday is tough.
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The number one resolution that most people make is to live a healthier lifestyle. Eat less, exercise more, lose weight, get in shape, and generally live a healthier and more active lifestyle.
It is time to take action. Here are some easy exercises you can do at home with an exercise ball or stability ball and a set of dumbbells. Start you N

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Here is another edition of my Friday Giveaway Roundup for parents. Basically I scour the net during the week for sites that offer giveaways of useful stuff for parents. This week's offerings include a Dazzle Stroller, a Day Runner Organizational System, a PRADA bag, and a The Vaccine Book. Go to http://neenmachine.com to find the links to al

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"So what do you do all day?" How I hate this question. Whether a parent chooses to work outside the home or stay home to care for their children - they are all busy! But stay at home moms have it tough. Supervising children is a full time job (that is why some people make a career out of being a nanny or babysitter.) In addition there is al

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Does perfectionism hold you back from achieving your goals? Are women, especially moms, more likely to be perfectionists than men? While perfectionism can be a good thing it can also keep you from trying new things. Ideas often evolve and if you wait until those ideas are perfect you may never even get started. Women and moms i

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Are you vexed when it comes to finding healthy snacks for kids? My kids seem to be hungry all of the time. And it is pretty hard to come up with healthy snacks on the spur of the moment. It is far easier to grab a bag of chips or a few cookies than to prepare a snack with some nutritional value. Here are some parenting tips to

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Usually the parenting tips that I post are not quite as funny as this one. But it works. We all know how irritating hiccups can be - and they always seem to hit at the wrong time (is there ever a right time?). Anyhow, I don't know how I came up with this remedy but it stops them every time - at least for my family. Find out ho

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PopCap games at PopCap.com provides hours of free online gaming that challenges the mind and reduces stress. This one isn't only for the kids but also for the parents. Research has shown that giving your mind a break from the daily grind is good for your health. PopCap games include such famous titles as Bejewelled, Chuzzle, B

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Got a picky eater? What parent doesn't? Here are some ideas for parenting toddler when it comes to mealtime. It may be difficult to get your child to try new foods but patience and persistence on your part will pay off. Just be consistent and present your toddler with the new food on a regular basis. Enlist the help of the res

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Here is another edition of my Friday Giveaway Roundup for Parents. Every week I scour the internet looking for things that people are giving away on their sites. Moms and parents will be most interested in my finds. Up for grabs this week are two iPod shuffles, subscriptions to Barbie and Hot Wheels magazines, gluten free foods

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Are stay at home moms dangerous to society? A so called feminist called all of us stay at home moms out as a detriment to society and it is all of our fault society is the way it is. I have to respectfully disagree since I am a stay at home mom. I love to hear anyone's thoughts on this topic. You don't have to agree with me (but it woul

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Kids today are busier than ever. School is just a small portion of their day. Extracurricular activities and sports have taken over the once lazy afternoons. Spring is here and a new sports season has begun. If your kids schedule is becoming a burden on your time, here are 10 Parenting Tips to help you manage Afterschool Activi

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What is BPA (bisphenol-A) and is it safe? This is growing concern amongst parents everywhere. Parenting tips abound as to whether the continued use of such products is harmful to our children. The most recognized use of BPA is in bottles. For older kids think Nalgene style water bottles that are very popular for sports, and for

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Once a toddler is toilet trained, a whole new set of issues erupts. Let's face it, diapers are convenient - finding a clean bathroom on the fly, isn't. But kids don't get this and are not always cooperative when they are told to "go". Would you be? Luckily for moms and parents, there are ways to deal with this issue and ga

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With so many resources available to parents, I was wondering where most people turn for parenting help - especially when it comes to babies. I know what worked for me - there are several dog eared copies of parenting books on my shelf. But weeding out good parenting advice from all the rest is hard for new moms. So here is my s

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A new digg-like site has opened. It hasn't been recently, but it's recent enough. Mom Blog Network. For parents, women, and mothers (possibly fathers). This is my review on this new and growing site. It's short, but sweet and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Please let me know what you think of it as well (either here on the post itself). And i

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