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Dear Readers,

Easter is over, and I now spend my days rationing the candy, much like other holidays that involve sooo many sweets.  I hope everyone had a lovely, blessed Easter. 

As always, I thank you for your continue support of MainStreetMom.com!
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Mia
 


How Role Playing Moral Dilemmas Turns
Family Meetings into Family Fun

Kids love to role-play. When kids role-play moral dilemmas, they prepare to meet life's challenges. If you'd like to help your kids develop strong moral backbones, consider discussing dilemmas like the one below in your family meetings.

Easy Treat Gifts for Kids to Give
Teaching children how to make and give gifts is something they will always remember and pass down to their own children in the future. These recipes are a wonderful place to start.

Finding Peace of Mind in a Very Uncertain World
There is great adventure in the unknown that propels us to discover powerful parts of ourselves that we didn't know were there.
 

Can You Help?

Family Budget Matters...


Walking for exercise
Does anyone just walk for exercise? I love to walk, but sometimes it's boring. On other other hand, it's the only thing that I can stick with.  Any advice for changing the routine and making it more interesting?
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How to Save Money on Groceries
One of the best ways to get ahead financially is to know how to shop smart, without diminishing your lifestyle. Reduce your costs at the grocery store simply and easily each week with these tips:
 

For the Love of Money
One of the biggest factors in most of our money problems come from the fact that we deal with our money emotionally. If you don't think money and emotions are tied together, think again. Take a serious look at all the ways your money and emotions are connected.
 

New on the Boards:

What's Cooking Today?


Name the actor & movie

New dog in the family...

Television Discussions - "24"

Missing Mom
 


How to Avoid Kids’ Blood Sugar “Spike and Crash”

Kids love roller coasters. Moms don’t -- well, at least not the ones that take place inside our homes! I’m talking about the “spike and crash” syndrome that describes the rapid ups and downs of children’s blood sugar levels.
 


Welcoming Herbs Into Your Vegetable Garden
Many garden books recommend that gardeners plant their herbs close to the kitchen for quick and easy harvest...
 

How old were your children when they potty trained?

All About Kids...


Alright, how old and kids and ages?

Do any of you suffer from Mommy Guilt?

How many of our MSM ladies have experienced menopause?

Weight Loss Support > what's working/what's not!

 

Defeating the Homework Blues
Is it a struggle and a challenge getting your kids to complete their daily homework? Do you get frustrated and dread homework time? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this article is for you. This article contains insightful solutions to your daily homework blues.

Birthday Party Etiquette
Your child has been invited to yet another birthday party. Gone are the days when she required you to stick around for the entire party and now tells you that you can leave the second you drop her off at the door.
 

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Overcoming Procrastination
There are many reasons for procrastination, but only one result.  Stress, anxiety, and a great amount of wasted time.

Checklist for the Would-Be Home Business Owner
Think you don't have what it takes?  Think again.  This entrepreneur tells you what you need to do to get yourself started.  All it takes is some organization and self-discipline!

Create your Own Computer Cookbook
I’ve always loved saving and trying new recipes from magazines and books. When we got Internet services, a whole new recipe world opened up! I found e-mail lists where people share recipes, ezines that have recipes published and I do searches on the Internet for specific recipes when I need them. Obviously, I needed a way to save these recipes.

In Time for Spring...

Health & Beauty - Just for Mom


Gardening Fun With Children
Do you recall your very first plant? Your first garden? Perhaps it was the geranium seeds you planted in a milk carton or Styrofoam cup as part of a class project...

Blooms on a Budget
One of my favorite things is to walk into a greenhouse in spring and see the rows and rows of beautiful blossoms, just begging to find a home in my garden...

Less is More in Gardens Too
My flowerbeds weren't giving me the look I wanted. I couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was I didn't like...
 

Hot Exercises for New Moms
The first question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, "Will I be a good mother?" The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even better shape than you were in before your pregnancy.

Homemade Facial Scrubs and Masks
If you love that feeling of fresh, clean skin, you can create your own products at home to bring your face alive.

Tips for Pregnancy Morning Sickness from One Mother to Another
Congratulations on your pregnancy! It is an exciting time filled with anticipation and many, many new experiences…included morning sickness. What an understatement! It should be called All Day Every Day sickness!

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"All of us have moments in out lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them."
~Erma Bombeck

Freezer Meatballs  <><>  Superb Seafood Dip

  Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix  <><>  Hungry Man Crockpot

    Lemon Chicken  <><>  Slow Cooking Split Pea Soup

 

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Attention, Military Families!
Visit the new Mommysavers Military Families forum for anyone with friends and loved ones serving in our armed forces. You'll find great money saving tips, freebies, and support! Be sure to spread the word!
 

 

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