family fun • activities
by Jyl Pattee on November 13th, 2012 | 10 Comments »
With the rush of the holiday season, how do you create ways to spend quality time with your loved ones?
To encourage families to take a fresh look at their daily routines, Shout® developed the “Reprogramming America for Fun” App on Facebook this fall. Upon log-in,…
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parenting • home management
by Barbara Reich on April 1st, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Spring Cleaning doesn't have to be your worst nightmare. Instead, create a system that everyone in your house can maintain on a daily basis. Use the following tips and products to keep your house sparkling all year round.
How to Make Your House "Spring Clean" All Year
Clear Plastic Drawers
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my world • raising giving children • parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on October 4th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Parenthood—My 10-year-old son has entered the tween phase where he, on a regular basis, says: "I can't wait until I'm 18 and I can do whatever I want." Even though I didn't want to burst his bubble by telling him that no one ever really gets to do whatever…
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me • time management • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 19th, 2011 | No Comments »
Time Management—When you evaluate your "me time" and your hobbies—what you do in your time off—what tops your list? And, do those things relieve or increase your stress?
Choosing stress-relieving actvities—those that help calm you down, give you time to think, help you gain perspective, get your …
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mom • reviews • parenting • home management
by Troy Pattee on August 25th, 2011 | 201 Comments »
Home Management—The same thing that got Elvis Presley in trouble with parents in the 1950s is what makes the ELECTROLUX VACUUM such a hit in my home. I’m speaking, of course, of “swivel action.” I’m not one who necessarily enjoys vacuuming, but if I’m going to go to the…
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