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You Are Nesting!

Something that is highly anticipated and can be incredibly exciting during pregnancy is the nesting instinct. This is a primal instinct that most if not all female mammals go through while preparing for their young, and can be seen in pregnant women as well.
For a pregnant woman nesting is an uncontrollable urge to clean and [...]

Sneaky Fun; Play With Your Kids and Still Get the Job Done

by Colleen Langenfeld
“Mom, I’m bored!”
“Dad, play with me!!”
Sound familiar?
If you’re a parent, these plaintive cries from your children can become daily shouts. As busy moms and dads, we’re continuously torn by the demands on our time. Here are some simple ways to spend time with your kids while getting the jobs done that need to [...]

One Week, One Album!

by Andrea SteedI really enjoy giving scrapbook albums as gifts to my close friends. Two of my favorite albums are the ones I gave to my two best friends in college, showcasing each of our friendships in different ways. They each received one for their birthday last year and loved them!
The problem is that like [...]

Don’t Toss Your Scraps!

by Andrea SteedYou’ve finished the layout you’ve been working on for a couple of days, but somehow instead of all of the paper being ON your layout, you’re left with a pile of extra paper that you’ve cut photo mats, titles, journaling blocks and embellishments from. It’s a mixture of cardstock, patterned paper and vellum. [...]

Easy Baby Album Organization

by Andrea SteedIf you’re not quite sure where to start when creating your baby’s first year scrapbook album, or if you don’t think you’ll have time to scrapbook all of the photos you take, here are some suggestions for organizing an album that’s quick and painless!

Instead of scrapbooking every photo you take, divide your photos [...]

Clean Your Room!

by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Question:
My child’s bedroom looks like it’s been put through a blender! I can’t see the carpet, and to walk through the room I have to dodge clothes, toys, and last week’s snack wrappers. My child doesn’t care, but I do. When I yell and threaten we [...]

Kids Clutter: Organizing for Every Age

By Bridget Messino
Our children are probably the biggest clutter creators we have in our homes — even more so than the dreaded paper flow. It starts out innocently, when we find out we are expecting; then the purchasing frenzy swings into high gear and does not let up until, well, let’s just say many years [...]