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Baby Products You Don’t Need

If you are expecting your first child, you may be in the process of creating a baby registry. By now, you have probably noticed that there are so many baby products out there. You are also probably wondering which ones you really need and which you could do without. This is, of course, a matter of personal opinion. The following items are things that I think most people will be just fine without. They are items that I either did not register for or never bought after either of my sons were born. A baby bathtub was given to me, … Continue reading →

Winter Boredom Busters

I don’t know about you, but as a stay at home Mom, I find keeping my kids entertained and free of boredom gets harder and harder as they get older. Of course I could plop them down in front of the TV and they would love that, but I try to limit screen time to 2 hours or less per day. My daughter is in school now, so she is not bored too much, but my son is a whole different story. He is almost 3 years old, and about to be stuck in the house with me and a … Continue reading →

Managing Smart Dogs

Smart is often a selling point for dogs. There are certain breeds, especially those known for herding, that are generally considered the cream of the clever canine crop. Thus if you want an intelligent dog it might not be too hard to seek one out, but there are some things you need to know before adopting a brainy companion. Pet site ZooToo has some tips. The most important thing to consider first is that smart doesn’t necessarily mean easy. We think that it will; we think how nice it will be to have a dog that can fetch slippers and … Continue reading →

Do the Shoes Matter?

Having an athletic husband and son, I know a bit about shoes. I have to say that I never paid much attention to which shoes I wore when I worked out. I just assumed that any shoe would do the job since I was not doing anything athletic or running. However, I have friends who tell me how much switching shoes improved their workout. My husband insists shoes can make or break your workout. Even my 11 year old son knows exactly what he needs to play baseball, basketball, soccer, football or whatever sport he is interested in at the … Continue reading →

Tying Shoes

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This probably comes as no surprise to fathers who have already gone through a pregnancy but I was surprised to find my self tying my wife’s shoes the other day. Why? Because she couldn’t do it herself. Her pregnant belly crashes into her thighs and her breasts crash into her belly. Reaching her toes in any comfortable way is simply impossible and so she requires someone else to tie her shoes. It was impossible for me to not think of doing this for our son at some point in the future and I have to admit I chuckled a little … Continue reading →

Planning Your Outdoor Route

If you have chosen running, jogging, walking, or bicycling as one of your exercises to do while losing weight then you will need to plan ahead. You need to know where you are going. You will most likely have a goal in mind. What is your goal? Is your goal one mile, three miles, five miles? Some people gauge their route the old-fashioned way by driving their car along the area and obtaining the distance that way. Not anymore though. There is a wonderful website that will let you create any distance route and they will let you know how … Continue reading →

How to Prevent Money Matters from Hurting Your Marriage

Money and financial issues are one of the leading causes of conflict leading to divorce in modern marriages. Differences of opinion on what to do with money, how to save and how to spend can make you feel as though you are constantly butting heads with your spouse. If you and your spouse agree on all money issues then congratulations. You are a rare pair. Most couples have different attitudes toward money as individuals. Even couples who are have similar values (savers, let’s say) can vary a bit within their attitudes (one likes to save a little bit more than … Continue reading →

Marriage Blog, I Bid You Farewell

An adventure that began two years ago in Pets, then expanded to Marriage a little over a year ago when I first introduced myself here, has reached journey’s end. Today I’m writing to say farewell. Dale should be rejoining you all very shortly. She’s already back to posting in Christian so I imagine it won’t be long before she makes a reappearance here. You’re also going to get a new face to Marriage, but definitely not to Families.com. Mary Ann Romans is one of Families most prolific bloggers. She’s written in different categories over the years and is currently covering … Continue reading →

Being A Dog

I’ve spent some time thinking about dog philosophy. I’ve read some really cute books written from a dog’s point of view. And all in all, I think I might like being a dog. Dogs are very forgiving. Whether I leave the house for five minutes to walk to the dumpster or five hours to do some shopping, Moose and Lally are always happy to see me. No matter how long I’ve been gone, they greet me as if they haven’t seen me in years. I love coming home to the joyous frenzy! And if I lose my temper and yell … Continue reading →

Sunday Travel Funnies— “Don’t Worry, It’s ONLY A Safety Problem.”

How would you like to hear that upon boarding your flight and seeing nearly half the seats on your plane roped off? It’s no joke. According to news sources, the pilot of a Spanish air carrier told “nervous passengers” on his flight not to worry when they asked why all but three of the 32 rows on one side of the plane were taped off. A Spanish newspaper reports that the captain addressed the situation on the plane’s intercom system by reportedly saying: “We will not be able to use that part of the plane because we have a safety … Continue reading →