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One Community: January 2014
This year I wanted to take part in a link-up project, but not one that required me to do something every day or even every week. Lo and behold, I “met” Sarah and her blog, Beauty School Dropout via Missouri Women Bloggers. She is one of the hosts of the One Community link up. I loved the concept: One Community is a monthly photo project in which participants photograph their homes and communities with a theme in … Read entire article »
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Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 10-16
There are two main themes for this week’s events – get in to the library, or get out in nature! Either way, it’s all free! This Week: Friday, January 10th – Owl Prowl @ Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 6pm-9pm All ages. Nesting season comes early for owls and they’re already hooting in anticipation. The trails will be open and patrolled, so bring a flashlight and a walking partner because you’re on your own. Dickerson Park Zoo docents will offer two … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Free Fun Events, Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
Six Ways to Organize Your Blog in 2014
Today I have a guest post up over at the Missouri Women Bloggers website. After helping to start the Arkansas Women Bloggers way back when and watching that network grow, I am so excited that there is now a Women Bloggers in Missouri! It’s a great resource for bloggers, as well as for those of you who are interested in reading local blogs. If you are a blogger or are interested in becoming a blogger, my post … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging Tips, Guest Blogger, Write & Blog
Free Fun in 417 with Kids: January 3-9
This is the first of what I hope becomes a weekly series of posts featuring free events and activities available for families in Southwest Missouri. These first few may be a little skinny as I seek out sources of fun and because there is just not a ton going on this time of year. If you know of any events or organizations that I need to know about to help build this list, please let … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Free Fun Events, Frugal Fawn, Spending Less
DIY Teething Survival Kit
After potty training, teething can be one of the more stressful stages of child rearing, yes? So, I thought you might be interested in this little gift idea. Today over on the Little Grins Dental blog, I shared the recipe for putting together your own Teething Survival Kit, including different ingredients you can include and what they are good for. These little kits are easy and fun to put together, and they make a great gift for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood
Gifts that Feel Good #3: Teaching Children to Give {giveaway}
Teaching a child how to give is a gift that not only benefits that child, but also society as a whole. The materialistic American culture is much more about “getting” than “giving”, more about seeing what we can amass for ourselves rather than making sure others have what they need. Giving isn’t in innate skill for most – it’s something that we need to teach, and when the concept clicks with a young one, the … Read entire article »
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