Babysitters & Nannies

Humble House Key, How I Love You

Posted November 16, 2009 - 15:13 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Babysitters & Nannies

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If you think your kids are ready to start spending short periods of time at home alone, you're probably right. As with most of my parenting decisions, I've run on instinct for this big milestone of motherhood.

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Wanted: A Babysitter --Practically Perfect in Every Way

Posted August 27, 2009 - 06:50 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Babysitters & Nannies

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One of the hardest things I ever had to do as a mother was to find quality babysitters to take my place when needed. Are you looking for the babysitter that is “practically perfect in every way?”

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Inexpensive Dating Tips That Don't Involve Cooking at Home

Posted July 29, 2009 - 07:22 by Sonja Stewart

Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships

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The thought of cooking at home this year for my anniversary made me physically ill. I needed to get out. So my husband and I had to figure out how to make it work while staying within our budget. We managed it fine and had a fantastic time to boot. Here are some simple tips we figured out.

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Eyes of the Beholder

Posted May 26, 2009 - 21:52 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Babysitters & Nannies, Culture

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What happens when you have a really creative kid team up with a really fun and creative babysitter? The answer: A big misunderstanding.

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Why Dads Can't Be Babysitters

Posted May 21, 2008 - 11:53 by Jason White

Babysitters & Nannies

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I know over the years, before I had kids myself, I used to joke with older guys, or married friends that they had to "baby-sit" this weekend if I knew their wives were away. I'm not sure when this became the accepted phrase, but I would sure like to see men stop using it.

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Breaking Up With Elmo: A Lazy Parent's Call to Arms

Posted April 23, 2008 - 14:37 by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Home Life, Discipline, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Relationships

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Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.

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Kid Friendly Without the Cost

Posted April 9, 2008 - 07:54 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, New Parents

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Do you need a kid friendly house, but can't be bothered with the cost? Check out these low-cost and free ideas, to transform your home into a place kids love to be!

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How To Maintain Your Identity When Everything Has Changed

Posted February 12, 2008 - 16:46 by Corina Fiore

Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, New Parents, Sex & Relationships, Relationships, Wellness

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Motherhood, although joyous, often causes alot of women to lose their identity. The demands of the day to day leave very little time for a woman to take care of herself and her own needs. These are ACTUAL tips to help you maintain your identity when your life has been turned upside down.

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Establishing a Babysitting Co-op -- Part II

Posted January 13, 2008 - 17:59 by Carrie Kirby

Babysitters & Nannies

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In Part II of my post about starting a babysitting coop, I look at how to set the ground rules to keep your organization running smoothly. We'll take a look at the rules from a real-life coop, and also get some pointers on how to get the group off to a good start.

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Establishing a Babysitting Co-op -- Part I

Posted January 6, 2008 - 11:42 by Carrie Kirby

Babysitters & Nannies

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The babysitting co-op is such an easy and sensible concept that it amazes me that everyone doesn't have one. This post will explain the kinds of coops, how to find or establish a co-op, and options for keeping track of points. Part II will cover screening new members and setting up rules for your group.

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Timeshare a Nanny

Posted December 6, 2007 - 17:57 by Carrie Kirby

Babysitters & Nannies

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Affordability is not the only benefit to sharing a nanny. Here's a list of more, plus a sample nannyshare agreement to get your started.

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