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	Time management skill to keep track of Appointments Put a calendar on the fridge and close to a telephone and pencil or pen. If you´d like, color code all activities and appointments by person. A great time management tip as you´ll spend much less time trying to remember who is supposed to be where and when.
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	late night feedings-care for an infant To help make those middle of the night feeding last as few months as possible, do not make them exciting. Keep the room as dimly lit as possible, and this is not the feeding that you want to sing and cuddle with your baby. Feed the baby, change the baby, and get him back to sleep. Remember, this is not something you want him to enjoy. As a new mom, you´ll need as much sleep as you can get.
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	Try this great advice - teach your baby independence Great advice for moms and babies -as soon as your baby is finished eating, place her in a safe place with toys. This may be on the floor with those toys that go over her head, or in a bouncy seat with toys attached. As this is her most content time, you can teach her to be alone, and most likely she will be happy. This will help as she gets older to learn how to entertain herself for small amounts of time. A great tip for new moms!!
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	dirty diaper disposal advice Great idea for moms- keep a ziploc bag with a fabric softener sheet enclosed in your diaper bag. For those times when it is not convenient to dispose of a dirty diaper right away, the scent of the fabric softener sheet will replace the smell of the diaper.
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	"emergency" diaper bag for babies Great advice for new moms - keep an extra diaper bag in the trunk of your car. In it have one of everything: diaper, small container of wipes, change of clothes, pacifier, etc. You never know when you´ll need it, and when you do, you will be very happy that it is there!!
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	good advice to develop good sleep habits To help care for your new baby - teach your baby to get himself to sleep by putting him down awake. When you know your baby is tired, have him fall asleep in his crib without you holding, patting, or rocking him. It will teach him to get himself to sleep, without creating bad habits that will have to be broken later. Great advice for new mothers!!!
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	try this great advice - letting dad help new moms Your husband wants to help, even when he doesn´t get it all right. Even if you can do it faster or better, let him do it his way. He wants to be there to care for you and the baby, so let him. You can´t do it all by yourself, and you are not a bad mother if you let someone else help. Great advice for new moms from moms who have been there!!
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	homemade scented play dough Make homemade scented play dough with your children. Mix 2 1/2 cups of flour with 1/2 cup of salt. Add 2 envelopes of kool-aid (any flavor except lemonade). Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to the boil. Add the boiling water and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix together. Be careful, it will be hot for a little while. Let the kids play with the scented dough. Dough can be stored in plastic bags for a few days.
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	time management technique - headset makes life easier Buy a cordless phone with a headset. You will have two hands free to help with your baby, children, and can talk while getting housework done. This advice for moms will help with time management as it is much more freeing than a regular cordless where you are still using one hand to hold the phone.
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	Use this great advice - mommy cards Try this advice for moms - have cards printed with your name, home phone number, cell phone number, and work number. Any time you leave your child with someone, you´ll be sure to hand them all the information they´ll need in case they have to contact you. Order from "customexpression.com". When you travel with your children, whether far from home or on day trip, place one of your "mommy cards" in their pocket in case you get separated.
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	Errand Rounds to Improve Time Management You will amaze yourself with how much you can get done in a short amount of time if you follow this advice for moms. Make a list of places you need to go to. Now place them in order from closest to home to furthest away and start the clock. This way, if an alternate stop is en route that you forgot, you will save even more time.
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	birthday party tip -goody bags As a giveaway for birtday parties, use disposable cameras. You can find them on sale and put them in a bag with candy if you wish. This is a big hit with all age children and both sexes. It is also a good activity if you´d like them to use a few photos before the party ends.
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	birthday tip - balloon fairy Try this special birthday idea - on the eve of your child´s birthday, after they are asleep, buy mylar balloons and place them in their bedroom. When they wake to this wonderful surprise, you can either take credit, or tell them the "balloon fairy" made a visit. Do not do this with babies or very young children as balloons can present a choking hazard.
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	Reading to Your Children - Great advice Encourage reading at a very early age. Even if you think your child is not listening, he or she is hearing different sounds and words when you read to them. Very good advice for new moms.
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	Tips for Moms - Kitchen Safety Try using this great idea - cook using only the back two burners on the stove. Practice turning pot handles towards a side or the back rather than at your body.
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	Time Management and Organizational Skills Avoid morning chaos by using good organizational skills. Select a place near the door where you can keep your keys, briefcase, purse, school supplies, important papers and letters to be mailed. Keep a petty cash fund handy for all those times that a quarter, 80 cents or $1.55 is needed for school or a parking meter, work, etc. Try these time management techniques - Make lunches the nights before. Pack backpacks with homework and library books at night. Pick out what you and your kids are going to wear the following day. When you get ready to leave in the morning, you will be less likely to forget something important.
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	save money on internet ordering Try this EASY money saving tip - before you place an online order, always check with a website like "pricezilla.com" for any current coupon codes. You can sometimes get free shipping, or a percent off your purchase.
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	sleepover activites Try this great activity for young children - when friends sleep over, use fabric markers to decorate big t-shirts (to be used as nightshirts) or pillowcases. This is a fun activity for kids of various ages.
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	Diaper-Changing Safety Advice for New Moms Try this good advice for changing your baby - never turn your back on your baby when she´s on her changing table. Keep one hand on her at all times during a diaper change - it will make both of you feel more secure. A safe way to care for your newborn baby.
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	Crayon Marks on the Walls? The one and only thing I´ve ever found that will successfully remove crayon marks from a wall is a nifty little product called Goo Gone. I think you can get it at home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe´s, etc.). It´s also great for removing stubborn price tag and sticker adhesive.
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	Keep bananas fresh longer To keep bananas fresh longer cut off the tip of it instead of hanging them by it. The peel will still turn brown but the inside will stay fresh for twice as long.
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	Put Your Foot Down Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. ~ Chinese proverb
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	gift label tip for organizational skills Buy personalized printed gift labels with your child´s name on them. No more running around for birthday cards at the last minute. This is a fun idea for moms and kids, as your child can fill in the friend´s name, and place the sticker on the gift. This is also a money saving tip as the labels cost much less than birthday cards. Buy the labels at www.customexpression.com.
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	printed school pads A great time management technique -buy pads for school notes that are preprinted with most of the basic information you will have to write to the teacher. You will just have to check off boxes or fill in the blanks about such things as, my child will be going home with _______ today. Huge time saver!!
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	Effects of a Child A child will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, the home happier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for. -Anonymous
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	Shopping with Kids? NOT. Some children are born shoppers. Others.... Not. Try to save all the out of home chores for when help (husband) arrives home. You will accomplish more without kids in less time and with a lot less frustration. This is great advice for moms, and a good tip for time management.
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	use those coupons How many times have you found yourself at your favorite store and then remembered that you had a coupon at home? Try this good advice for moms - after you cut coupons for your favorite stores, keep them in an envelope in your car. That way, when you find yourself at the store, the coupons are already there.
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	holiday tip - shopping for gifts Good advice for busy moms -start shopping early for holiday gifts. Keep them in a special closet with a section for each person on your holiday list. It will help save headaches later. As a bonus, you will most likely save money, too!!
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	Oily cooking scents? When you have finished frying foods, and that oily smell surrounds you, pour off the excess fats, add enough vinegar to cover the bottom of the pot/pan and simmer for 20 minutes. This liquid will loosen the baked on grime and the fumes will neutralize the oily smells.
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	Great tip for moms - Storing Plastic Bags Use this safety tip every time - plastic bags (grocery bags, dry cleaning bags, etc.) can cause suffocation if a child plays with it. Tie plastic bags in knots when throwing them away.
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	Relaxing tip for moms - time for yourself Try this great advice for moms, by moms, as hard as it seems, take 10 - 15 minutes each day for yourself. Read a book, take a bath, whatever makes you feel relaxed. A happy and calm mother is a wonderful thing for a child. If you schedule this in as you do other things, it will happen. If you need help, enlist your mom, husband, or a babysitter. This is a good tip for moms with children of all ages.
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	I loved you enough... "I loved you enough to say no when you hated me for it. That was the hardest part of all." - Erma Bombeck to her children, on the logic that motivates a mother.
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	Real Learning "You tell me, and I forget. You teach me, and I remember. You involve me, and I learn." --Benjamin Franklin
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	Great advice for moms - Always Pack a Nightlight Try this great advice - pack a small night-light when traveling with small children. When staying in new places, it makes for easier moving around in the middle of the night. It can also help young children more comfortable falling asleep in a strange place.
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	Helping Toddlers Learn Shapes To make eating more fun, cut your children´s food into different shapes. Cut scrambled eggs into triangles, or sandwiches and fruit into circles or squares. Don´t limit yourself to simple shapes, but use your imagination and create different designs. You might enjoy having a theme for a day. Serve round foods like crackers, cookies, or tortillas for a snack. Mention that all of the snacks are round. Do the same with foods of other shapes or use pasta that comes in shapes, including letters and numbers.
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	Great Grapes Do not wash grapes until just before serving to prevent premature brown spots and spoilage.
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	Housework? Hah! Cleaning house while the kids are growing is like shoveling snow while it´s still snowing. original source unknown
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	time management skill to organize those socks Buy socks that are all the same for easy matching at laundry time. Many companies are color coded on the bottom by size to help you determine which socks belong to which person. If you prefer, buy different brands for each child as they usually have a defferent colored stripe on the top. You will save a lot of time when you are folding the laundry. A great organizational skill, and a super tip for time management!
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	All wrapped up ? Wrapping extra large gifts is not always necessary. Sometimes just a big bow or trailing ribbons are all you need. If you feel obligated to cover them up, buy a roll of paper table cover (approximately 60"x100´). Similar table covers in colored plastic also come in single table sizes (5´x8´), and are available at most dollar stores. Leftover wallpaper is also an option. Works well for all special occasion gifts, including Christmas and birthdays.
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	Great advice - help at night with pacifiers Great advice for moms and babies - if your baby takes a pacifier, place several in her crib by her head each night. When it falls out, she can reach around and find one without crying for you. Great tip to help new moms get a little more sleep!!!
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	Try this great idea - pudding painting activity Make a box of instant pudding. Take your children outside and let them fingerpaint with the pudding. After, they can lick their fingers and you can get out the hose for some water fun!!! A great activity for young children. A wonderful summer craft.
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	picking out clothing Pick out your outfit and your child´s the night before. This will save time (and possible fights!) in the morning. If they are old enough, let them set out their own outfit.
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	Caring for Babies - Don´t close your eyes Think about this great idea - the entire concept of childproofing is not intended to replace you, the guardian, but to free you to safely turn your back long enough to answer the phone or stir a pot. Unfortunately, that is just about all the time it takes for an accident to happen.
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	God and Moms "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." -- Jewish proverb
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	grocery shopping Spend a few minutes planning a weekly menu and shopping list. You´ll go to the grocery store once, not a few times, and won´t spend time each day deciding what is for dinner.
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	cut coupons to save money When you make your grocery list each week, sit down with the store´s circular and your coupons. Compare the specials and pull your coupons out before you go. You will be amazed at what you can save, and sometimes even get items for free!! A quick money saving tip!!
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	independent children Let children do all they can by themselves. This helps them feel independent, and frees your time to do the things you need.
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	Keep onions longer When you are only using half an onion make sure to save the half with the root. It will stay fresh longer.
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	Removing A Splinter When you get a splinter here is an easy way of removing it: Before you reach for the tweezers try grabbing the scotch tape. Place the tape over the splinter and pull it back, this will remove the splinter without pain. Works great with kids; they can even do it themselves.
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	Summer Activity - The Importance of Swimming Lessons Be sure your child takes swimming lessons. Even if you aren´t inclined to hang around water for fun, consider it a safety issue. This skill will also be helpful as you travel with your young children. It is a wonderful summer activity, and needs to be taken seriously.
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	managing your home life Apply the same skills to your home life as you do to your work life, and you will find more time for fun and much less stress.
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	You can fool some... "You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool Mom." Unknown
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	Limit Television Viewing Watching too much television can distract your kids from doing their homework. Discuss with your child limiting television viewing to one or two hours per day. Make sure that what they watch is appropriate for their age level
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	Getting Kids to Help Clean Up Be very specific about what you want your child to do. "Clean your room" is vague to most children as well as overwhelming. I usually gather all of the things that I want my son to put away on his bed so that he doesn´t miss anything. It also makes it easier for me to dust and vacuum because his toys are out of the way.
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	Caring for Babies - Childproofing Strategies Use this great tip for moms - it is never too early to get ready for your baby rolling, crawling, and falling around your home. Any to-do list can never completely eliminate the need for watchfulness, but the peace of mind that comes from preparing well is priceless. Everything does not need to be done in a day. Start low and go slow! Better to have this completed a day early than a day late!
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	following routines Follow the same routines each day so your children know what to expect. Your days will run more smoothly.
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	Easy money saving tip - make your own individual bags Buying snacks like chips and pretzels in individual servings costs much more than the large bags. Try this money saving tip - buy the larger bags and when you have a few minutes, make a bunch of individual servings for lunches or on the go snacks. It won´t take long, but you will save a lot!!
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	Baby Food from Scratch Want to make your own baby food? Mash leftover vegetables (no additives like salt ,pepper, butter etc.) Fill ice cube trays with the results. When frozen, pop out, bag the cubes, label with date, use each as a single serving.
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	sick days Have an advance plan for the days your child gets sick. Think about using your sick days, splitting the day with your husband, or working from home if that is a possibility. Some hospitals have "sick rooms" for children.
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	Citrus Scents Leave lemons and limes in the fruit bowl rather than refrigerator. They act as air fresheners.
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	Caring for Babies - Is Your Baby´s Crib Safe? Corner posts should be the same height as the end panels, and NOT extend above the end panels. Cribs with cutout designs in end panels must not be used, as a child can strangle by becoming entrapped in cutout. The mattress must fit snugly so that two adult fingers cannot fit between the mattress and the crib side. When a child first climbs out of the crib or is 32"-35" tall, he or she has outgrown the crib and should sleep in a bed.
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	New Mother Tip - Tips Down Imagine a 9 month old pulling himself up using the open door of the dishwasher for balance. If he or she grabs at those shiny utensils, which part is tips up? Can the basket be re-located to the back? Try loading at least the knives sharp edge down. Using this great advice will save many unnecessary "boo-boos"!!
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	Dark/Non-Stick and Glass Pans Dark nonstick or glass baking pans readily absorb heat and are best used with the baking temperature reduced by 25°.
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	sharing candy If your child gets too much candy on Halloween, ask them to make a bag to give away. Your local food bank will be happy to take it. Some hospitals will also be glad to give it to children who were not able to trick-or-treat that year. You´ll teach your child a wonderful lesson and get all that extra candy out of your house!!
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	Teaching baby to sleep Don´t keep things quiet when baby is sleeping. Get her used to noise, and sleeping through it.
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	quick money saver - games for gifts An easy money saving tip - watch your newspaper circulars. A couple of times a year, ToysRUs has all the popular games buy one, get one free. Stock up on the games that are appropriate for your children´s ages. They will come in very handy, and are great gifts.
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	advice for moms - talk to other moms Try this great advice for moms - talk to other moms about what is happening with your child. It is such a big help to not only get advice, but knowing you are not alone is wonderful. Most likely, any challenges you are facing have been faced by one of your friends. If you are new in the area, join a mom´s club.
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	outdoor furniture savings advice When you are in the market for outdoor furniture, wait until July 4th. Most stores still have a very good selection, and it gets marked down early in July, as the fall merchandise will be coming in soon. A practical money saving tip.
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	Child-rearing Is a Work of Love "I looked on child-rearing not only as a work of love and duty but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world and one that demanded the best that I could bring it." -- Rose Kennedy
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	Cheap Way to Cover Chips on Appliances Use top-quality correction fluid to cover nicks, chips, and scratches on enameled ranges and refrigerators, porcelain tiles, and sinks. Works like a charm and it comes in a variety of colors.
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	save money on tourist attractions Try this easy money saving tip - when you are planning a day trip to a museum, aquarium, or an amusement park, check their website for any coupons offered. You can also call the attraction and ask if there are any special offers. Sometimes, there are coupons available a nearby businesses, and if you are on vacation, you wouldn´t have seen the advertisements on tv.
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	The Love of the Parent "We never know the love of the parent till we become parents ourselves." -- Henry Ward Beecher
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	ice cream watermelon activity Halve and scoop out most, but not all of the flesh of a honeydew melon. Pack the honeydew with rasberry sherbert and freeze. Slice the honeydew into pieces, and let children press chocolate chips into the sherbert to look like seeds. A fun activity for young children, and very refreshing!!
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	Behind Every Great Man... "My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her." George Washington
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	Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder It was very hard the first time I left my kids at their grandparents´ house to get away with my husband for a weekend. It is very important, however, to take a break. It makes me appreciate my kids more than I already do.
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	practical money saving on school supplies School supplies go on sale before school starts each year. Buy enough for the year, not just what you need to get started. The prices are so much higher after school starts on things you will need later, like crayons, pens, markers, glue, scissors and more. By stocking up early, you can use this tip for saving money on supplies for the whole school year.
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	Look-a-like Cups? Party time or just lots of kids visiting? Don´t mix up look alike cups. Use masking tape and marker to label each with the owner´s name.
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	Preventing Tarnish Place a piece of white chalk in your silver chest or jewelry box to absorb moisture and help prevent tarnishing of silverware and jewelry.
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	Keeping Mirrors Fog-Free Reduce bathroom mirror fogging by cleaning it with shaving cream on a weekly basis. This trick also reduces the fogging of eyeglasses.
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	fun activity - scavenger hunt Try this great idea - leave gifts in hidden spots all over your house. At each spot have a gift with a small note or poem giving hints where to find the next gift. Kids will love the hunt as much as the gifts!! A great way to celebrate birthdays, Valentine´s Day, or any holiday!!!
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	Tip for Mom - Playground Equipment Use this safe mommy tip - make sure surfaces around playground equipment have at least 12" of woodchips, mulch, sand, pea gravel, or safety-tested rubber, or rubber-like materials. The protective surfacing should extend at least 6´ in all directions from all equipment. For swings, the surfacing should extend (in back and front) twice the height of the suspended bar.
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	money saving tip for holiday cards A great money saving tip and also a time saving tip - buy your printed holiday/Christmas cards early. Many printers give large discounts for ordering early. If you write your own, buy them for almost nothing after Christmas.
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	Frozen goodies If you plan on freezing lots of small items like blueberries, strawberries, or meatballs, place in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer for about 1/2 an hour. Afterwards, bag them. Now they will stay individual rather than a block and make using and measuring much easier.
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	Freezer packs Store your packaged juice containers in the freezer. Not only do the kids not raid them as often, but they make great freezer packs in coolers and lunch bags.
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	sleepover activity - fun idea A great sleepover tip - whether it is a sleep over party or just one friend, decorate t-shirts or pillowcases with fabric markers. If you use t-shirts, they can be worn as pajamas for the sleep over. This makes a nice goody bag as well.
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	"emergency" diaper bag Pack an extra diaper bag with one of everything; diaper, wipes, an outfit, pacifier, etc. You never know when you´ll use it!!! Leave it in the trunk of your car.
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	Great advice - Be Prepared for Baggage Loss Always include a card with your address on it INSIDE your luggage...just in case the outside luggage tag gets ´lost.´ well. Have a printed "card for mom" with your name and important phone numbers made at "customexpression.com". This travel tip will be very handy in getting your luggage back if it ever gets lost.
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	Baby Shower: Gifts that really Count Good advice for moms, from moms - explore the cost and availability of a nanny/housekeeper/cleaning lady for some time after the baby is born. The little extra help goes a long way towards making the introduction of your baby to yourself and other family members that much easier. This option could potentially be extended by timely Valentines day gifts, birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Mother´s day, etc. Any excuse will do.
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	help with school days You can help with your child´s school in many ways. Volunteer to plan parties, make phone calls, or donate snacks for parties.
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	smooth mornings Pack your children´s lunches and backpacks the night before. Make sure library books and homework are in the backpacks so you are not running around in the morning looking for these items.
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