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Chore Chart

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This is a weekly schedule that is fun with a ticket system which can be redeemed for store items or activity rewards. Tickets are given as rewards for chores and good behaviors. Tickets are taken away as consequences. The store contains items to purchase as well as fun activities to do. Click here to print [...]

Kids Vacation Itinerary

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If you and your husband are planning a private vacation, consider making your kids their own itinerary while you are gone.

Song Box

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Are you running out of song ideas to sing with your children? Use this song box as a fun activity in the car, while making dinner, or sitting together as a family. Make your own cards to include of your families favorite songs. How to Play: Have your child pick a song card out of [...]

Summer Activity Days

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Try planning a special activity to do with friends once a week. Get together with other parents and make a schedule for the summer. Your summer will be full of friends and fun when it’s planned out ahead of time. For a special event, consider making a handout for the group. (See handout above.) For [...]

Surprise Box

Are your kids already getting bored this summer? Spice things up a bit by having a “Surprise Box!” day. Simply add a bunch of toys your child loves but no longer plays with into a bin (not clear). Put it away and only get it out occasionally, for Rainy Days, Babysitters, Sunday, etc. To print [...]

$4 Necklace

Make a necklace to match every outfit you own for less than $4 each! These also make great gifts. What you Need:1. Pendant at Wal-Mart, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby. (I got these at Wal-Mart)2. Crimp Beads (Buy it in a small package of 100)3. .7 mm or .5 mm stretchy string. (Buy it on a [...]

Don’t Eat Pete!

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Don’t Eat Pete is a game is so simple your older children can play it with your toddler! It’s simple to make and even easier to play. The sky’s the limit with Don’t Eat Pete! Use cereal, dinner or lunch food, as well as any kind of candy to play. Click here to print it [...]

Clean Room

There are too many steps for small children to process all at once when cleaning their room. Try breaking it down in small steps. Here’s an example of a chart I did for my son. I took a picture of his messy bed then a picture of his bed made. I did this for every [...]

Tip Junkie Blog Button

Add the Tip Junkie blog button to your blog! It’s easy! If you’re blogging on Blogger.com, simply add a New Page Element > HTML/JavaScript. …then copy and paste the following code: <script language="JavaScript" src="http://www.executivehomemaker.com/feed/tipoftheday.asp" type="text/javascript"></script> That’s it!

Toy Bin Labels

Organizing toys is now easier than ever! The best part is this system makes it really easy for them to clean up after themselves. Print out these labels for shoe box sized and gallon size clear bins. (I prefer the sterilite brand at Wal-Mart because they’re cheap yet durable enough for everyday use.) How To [...]

A Lesson on Manners

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Here’s a cute lesson on manners using dinosaurs. Simply print out the dinosaurs on colored paper and tape onto large popsicle sticks. You’ll get to know Tattle-achodon, Rude-rex, Yelling-adactyl and many more. Click here to print out.

Star Wars Bingo

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Star Wars Bingo is a fun activity you can do as a family or at a Star Wars birthday party. Simply print off the cards and laminate to play.

Chores by Age

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What kids can do at each age. Here’s an outline for training them to be independent.

I Love Vinyl Lettering!

If you haven’t heard of Vinyl Lettering, here’s the scoop! It is the easiest way to decorate any space. Simply design your lettering font, color, and size. When you get it rub in on. That it! You can use vinyl lettering in so many ways. Here are some saying ideas and pictures: BathroomEntry WayFamily RoomFront [...]

Song Card w/ CD

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Make a CD for a friend for her birthday. But instead of a list of songs, make the songs fit into the text of a letter. I made one for my friend and she loved the CD and it also seemed to be a hit at the party. Here is a copy of the note [...]