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For the Kids

Children Chart Chore – Reward Responsibility

August 12, 2010
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Maintaining a happy home and teaching responsibility can be overwhelming and challenging as a parent.  I want to teach my children how to work, but I don’t want to nag them or breed negativity.
Therefore, I have found that using [...]

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Ideas for Meet the Teacher Gifts

August 11, 2010
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Meet the teacher night is such an exciting event.  It’s something that my boys look forward to the minute we start school clothes shopping.  Since I’m raising all boys {and therefore future husbands} I use meet the teacher night as [...]

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19 First Day of School Ideas and Activities

August 10, 2010
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Creating lasting memories for my children is very important to me as a mother.  Finding ways to start enduring traditions in my home is a priority.  Today I’m featuring 19 ways to celebrate the first day of school with several [...]

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Healthy School Lunches for Kids

August 9, 2010
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Now that we’re all getting organized and ready to go back to school, our minds are turned to the logistics.  Like how on earth to pack healthy school lunches for the kids!  This has been a major dilemma in my [...]

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First Day of School Activities and Traditions

August 8, 2010
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There are many easy first day of school activities that you can turn into traditions and do with your kids.  The first day of Elementary School is the perfect time to start, but if you’re child is beyond that; it’s [...]

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Creative Handmade Stocking Stuffer Ideas

July 29, 2010
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Today we’ll learn how to make creative stocking stuffers with step-by-step tutorials.  Many of these items would also make great gift toppers in place of a bow.  We are continuing our Christmas in July here on Tip [...]

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How to Create Memorable Christmas Traditions

July 29, 2010
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Only 2 days left of the Christmas in July here on Tip Junkie.  Today we’re focusing on how to create memorable Christmas Traditions for your family.  Don’t forget to enter to win the Christmas in July Grand Prizes. All [...]

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55 Free Christmas Printables {Gifts and Traditions}

July 26, 2010
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Tip Junkie is hosting Christmas in July right now featuring hundreds of tutorials and 3 giveaways every day totaling over $1800 until July 31st. The giveaways will resume tomorrow {Tuesday} and end this Saturday!
While we’re waiting for the [...]

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How To Make a Christmas Advent Calendar

July 21, 2010
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We are continuing the Christmas in July celebration here on Tip Junkie by featuring Christmas advent calendars.  I absolutely love having the tradition of counting down to Christmas with my family.
I hope these tutorials will inspire you to [...]

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Hand Made Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

July 21, 2010
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We are continuing the Christmas in July celebration here on Tip Junkie by featuring  hand made Christmas gift ideas for kids.  One of my favorite memories as a child is receiving gifts that my parents made for me.  My [...]

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Creative July 4th Party Ideas

July 1, 2010
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I’m so sorry this is a little late, I am still in visiting family and enjoying the sites. Even though I’m away from I home I could not go without showing you these amazing Fourth of July entertaining and decorating [...]

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Birthday Traditions

June 22, 2010
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I love, love, love a good family tradition.  I think it helps bond family members as well as create memories that you’ll be laughing about at the Thanksgiving table when your kids are in their thirty’s.
So today, I’m featuring [...]

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Sweet Shoppe Birthday Party

June 15, 2010
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The third party in our Birthday Bash this week is all about the sweet tooth! Yep that’s right I have a ton of fun candy and sweet shoppe birthday parties to show you.

1.  A Sweet Celebration
2. [...]

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Girl Themed Birthday Party Ideas

June 15, 2010
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The fourth theme in our Birthday Bash for the girls. Yep that’s right this post will feature a lot of pink!
Keep in mind that many of these ideas can be tailored to almost any theme, so if you [...]

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Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas

June 14, 2010
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The second party in our Birthday Bash is for the boys, Star Wars and Jedi Academy birthday party ideas. These parties are full of food, games, invitations, party favors, and printable ideas to help you make the most out [...]

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