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Week 13 of the Stress Free Holidays Series: Post Holiday Stress Relief And Getting Back Into A Normal Routine

Well, Christmas is over but now the clean up begins, along with getting back into the normal swing of things. Here's some thoughts and tasks to get back to normal (and to get ready for New Year's too!)

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Week 12 of the Stress Free Holidays Series: Getting Ready For Christmas - Last Minute Tasks

Here are the tasks you should do for getting ready for Christmas, so you can experience less stress now and later as the holiday approaches.

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Week 11 of the Stress Free Holidays Series: Christmas Preparations For This Week

Christmas preparations can be a fun part of the holiday season themselves, plus they make it possible to enjoy the whole Christmas season. Find out what you need to do this week, as we're getting down the wire to make this year's holidays great (and stress free).

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Week 10 of the Stress Free Holidays Series: Tasks This Week For A Stress Free Christmas

Do you want a stress free Christmas? If so, planning ahead is key, so find out what tasks you need to do this week to make a great Christmas a reality.

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Good Christmas Blogs And Websites - A Link Round Up

Here's my list of recommended Christmas blogs and Christmas websites to get you in the holiday spirit. I've found some great sites with printables, recipes, activities, and other fun things for your whole family.

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Week 9 Of The Stress Free Holidays Series: Gear Up For Christmas Planning

Now that Thanksgiving is over the rest of the Stress Free Holidays Series is all about Christmas planning. Get a list of activities to do this week to get ready for the big day.

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Free Family Christmas Traditions E-Book: Make Holiday Memories To Cherish

I've written a free ebook (with a couple of blogging friends) with ideas for family Christmas traditions you can do this holiday season to make special Christmas memories that last a lifetime.

Find out how to get your free copy here, in one of the next four weekly newsletters from this site.

Merry Christmas from me! I hope you enjoy your free ebook.

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Thanksgiving Day Prayers - Ideas And Traditions For Your Family

Do you want more meaning in your Thanksgiving day traditions, than just having it be a day you eat turkey with your family?

Here are some ideas and traditions you can start with your family as part of your Thanksgiving Day prayers, to celebrate the real meaning of the holiday.

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Week 8 Of The Stress Free Holidays Series: Last Minute Tasks To Avoid Thanksgiving Stress

During week 8 of the Stress Free Holidays series we are focusing almost exclusively on Thanksgiving preparations since this holiday happens this week.

In addition, we will prepare just a little for Black Friday sales, in case you're brave enough to go out to the stores the day after Thanksgiving.

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Week 7 of Stress Free Holidays Series: More Planning For Thanksgiving

We're still taking baby steps to get ready for the holidays, and in the 7th week of the Stress Free Holidays series we are mainly focusing on getting our homes ready for Thanksgiving, with just a little Christmas planning thrown in too.

Check out what tasks you should do this week to make sure this is a stress free Thanksgiving for you and your family this year.

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Taylor's Favorite Thanksgiving Sites From Around The Web

I've rounded up some of my favorite Thanksgiving sites or pages from around the web. Come see what I liked and get inspired for the upcoming holiday.

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Handprint Turkey Craft - Easy Thanksgiving Kids Craft Idea

An easy Thanksgiving craft you can do with your kids is to make this cute handprint turkey. See an example and full instructions here.

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Planning Thanksgiving - Even More Steps To Take For A Stress Free Thanksgiving Day

Here are some more steps to take as part of planning Thanksgiving day to make it a stress free, enjoyable time for you and your family.

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Spring Forward Fall Back - Routines For Your House Around This Biannual Event

The spring forward fall back biannual event happens to change the time forward or back an hour, but you can also use the event to remember to do certain chores around your home.

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Thanksgiving Planning - Steps To Take For A Stress Free Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving planning time is now upon us. Follow these steps for a stress free Thanksgiving with your family.

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How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds - An Easy And Tasty Halloween Treat

One of my favorite Halloween memories are toasted pumpkin seeds. Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds here to make your own.

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Pumpkin Carving Tips - For A Safe And Fun Time With Your Family

Here are some pumpkin carving tips regarding safety, design, and also making your pumpkin last, so you can have a safe and fun time with this traditional Halloween activity.

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Halloween Planning - Get It Done To Have More Fun With Your Kids

Halloween planning gets you ready for this fun holiday, so you can have a nice, stress free and enjoyable time. See what steps to take here.

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Family Halloween Movies - Not Too Scary Movies Your Whole Family Can Enjoy

Here are some of my kids' favorite family Halloween movies. Check them out and share your family's faves too.

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Stress Free Holiday - Have One By Following These Simple Steps

Lots of stress comes from being unprepared. Follow these simple steps to make sure you have a stress free holiday this year.

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Kids Cleaning Toys - Good Role Playing Or Feminist Mistake?

I just saw an article on the Huffington Post, and it was called 14 Worst Toys For Girls. It listed as one of the 14 toys the My Cleaning Trolley Set,

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Holiday Stress Relief - Plan And Take Small Steps For A Happy Holiday

The best method for holiday stress relief is to plan your holiday preparations, and take small steps forward. Find out what you should do this week to make your holidays joyful and fun.

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Is Glass Bakeware Safe Anymore? The Dangers Of Exploding Glass Dishes

I've used glass bakeware for years, but I recently learned about increasing incidents of exploding glass while cooking. Find out more here.

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Fall Cleaning Checklist - Getting Your Home Ready For Cold Weather

Get this printable fall cleaning checklist to make sure you don't forget anything when cleaning your home this autumn to get ready for the change of seasons.

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Vinegar Laundry Uses - See What It Can Do!

Learn vinegar laundry uses to help you get your clothes clean and soft for less.

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Dental Care For Kids - Getting Into A Routine Is Most Important

The best dental care for kids we can do at home is developing a good routine for brushing, flossing and other dental health. Watch my video interview with dentist Dr. Salzer, a mother of 4, to see her thoughts.

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Household Inventory: Why Your Family Should Create One

Find out how creating a household inventory now can help your family if you ever need to file an insurance claim in the future.

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Lisa's Bright Start in Switzerland - Mother Of 3 Young Kids' Routines For Morning, Afternoon & Evening

I have asked for readers to share their routines, and daily schedules with me since I think lots of examples can really help all of us get ideas for what

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Trunk Cargo Net: Organizes And Keep Items From Shifting

Trunk Cargo Net Your vehicle's trunk is designed to hold and store lots of items while you are driving. However, with the trunk being so big lots of small

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Household Manager: A Job Description

Are you tired of being the only person cleaning up in your home? Learn what a household manager does in her home and transform yourself from a maid into management material.

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How To Pick Ripe Melons Using Four Of Your Five Senses

Learn how to pick ripe melons using your other four senses so you can please your fifth sense, the sense of taste.

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Gatorade Powder Mix - A More Frugal Alternative To Liquid Sports Drinks

If you spend a lot of money on ready made sports drinks why not try Gatorade powder mix like we do to save some cash. See how we do it here.

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Meal Planning Ebooks Sale - Now Until July 26th!

Get 9 ebooks about meal planning, recipes, and more, that normally sell separately for $100 total, for just $10. This meal planning ebooks sale ends on July 26, 2011.

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Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe - Easy & Quick For Busy Nights

A quick and easy spaghetti meat sauce recipe we often use on busy nights to get the family fed without lots of ingredients, pots, pans, and clean up.

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First Aid Kit Checklist For Families With Children

Accidents happen. You don't want to find out afterward that you don't have the right supplies for your child. Check out this first aid kit checklist to make sure you have what you need.

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Pool Toy Storage: Suncast Pool Deck Box

Pool Toy Storage: Suncast Pool Deck Box If you've got a pool, and you've got either kids or grandkids, you are sure to have an excess of pool toys to deal

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Wal-Mart Price Match Policy Rules And The Pros And Cons For Using It

The Wal-Mart price match policy can save you time and money when used properly, but there are some disadvantages to it too. Find out how to use it wisely to benefit you most, not the company.

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Rolling File Carts: A Home Office Storage Solution

Rolling File Carts There are many ways you can organize and store your papers and files in your home office, and one of these ways is with a cart with

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Teaching Kids How To Sort Laundry With A Fabric Pen

Jenni has shared this great tip for teaching kids how to sort laundry, even when they are very small.Jenni says:I figured out a great solution to get the

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Ebook PDF Download With Links To Over 21 Topics

My friends and I have created a Mega Ebook PDF Download with links to over 21 topics that we are giving away. You can download your copy today for free.

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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe With Fresh Ingredients

Here is an easy fruit salad recipe with fresh ingredients and an easy dressing that you can make for a nice side or light dessert.

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Wall File Organizer: Uses Throughout Your Home

Wall File Organizer If you are anything like me you've got several projects going at once in your home office, and you like to keep the folders for them

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Sassy Soft Sided Toy Organizer

Sassy Soft Sided Toy Organizer This may look like a regular toy box, but parents have been raving about this toy storage solution. The reason is that it

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Homemade Soft Scrub

There are lots of times when you need a gentle or mild abrasive cleaner, like Soft Scrub, to clean something in your home. You don't have to buy a commercial

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Rice Krispie Treat Recipe - Both The Original And With Fun Variations

This Rice Krispie Treat recipe has been tweaked a bit from the original, to be more like how my husband likes it, plus some fun variations on the recipe your family can also try.

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Summer Reading Programs Kids Can Be Involved In For Free!

Summer reading programs are a great way for kids to stay motivated to read in the summer, and to provide some structure for you to make sure it happens. Here are some of the free programs I suggest.

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Let Children Help Around The House When Young Or They Won't Want To Later

The one piece of advice I wish I'd really understood when I first became a parent was to let your children help around the house to keep them interested. Here are some tips for doing it.

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Meatball Sub Recipe - Great For Lunch, Dinner Or During The Game

Here is a meatball sub recipe we first started making to use up leftover meatballs, and now anticipate as much as the original meal.

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Wash Shower Curtain - How To Clean Shower Curtain In The Washing Machine

Learn how to wash shower curtain in the washing machine to clean shower curtain of hard water, soap scum, mold and mildew.

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