Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

You have probably heard of people who have become multimillionaires overnight be selling stuff on eBay. Well…..I’m not saying that it never happens, but I am saying that it is only half true. There really are many people who have made and continue to make fortunes by selling stuff on eBay, however, not many of [...]

While your children may not need a rigid schedule, putting them on a routine is a great idea. This is especially true for younger children, as toddlers need routines in order to feel secure in their environment.
Begin with something simple, such as a bedtime routine. Once they get used to that, you can begin [...]

Mom Find!

March 2, 2008

I have a toddler, and he likes to help me with everything: laundry, dishes, dusting, even feeding the critters. But my niece and nephew are another story. At 6 and 4, they have better things to do than chores. My sister-in-law came across My Reward Board Software Chore Chart. Being that both my niece and [...]

So I mentioned previously that I limit the amount of toys that my son has to play with to a shelf with bins.  Well here it is. Seriously, only the toys and books that will fit in these bins are what in the living room.
We have books in the top bins; dinosaurs and cars in [...]

What to do with all those toys

February 28, 2008

Doesn’t it seem that our kid’s toys multiply? I often feel like my home is over-run! The best way I have found to get them under control is to limit them. Step back and really think about how many toys your child needs. And pay attention to how many toys he/she doesn’t even touch anymore. [...]