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School Lunches The Frugal Way
It seems that school starts earlier every year. So it's time to start thinking about what to put in those school lunches every morning. My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn't really like what was offered in the school lunchroom. But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune...
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Free Printable
Having trouble keeping track of your child's school work? Print out this daily assignment log that can be put in a binder. They can fill it out or have a teacher fill it out and even sign it for you.
Printable Assignment Log

Make Your Own Coloring Books!
Coloring is still a realistic activity for young children. It's easy, simple, not to messy (unless your little Rembrandt starts coloring in the flowers on the wallpaper), and most children will not need to be supervised while coloring. Read Article

How To Select Clothes for Kids
Children, particularly young children, go through clothing very quickly. Knees wear out in pants, a shirt that fit perfectly last week suddenly shows your child's belly, or a favorite sweater has a permanent stain. It may seem like you are always out shopping for clothes for you kids, but there is alternative to loading everyone up in the minivan and heading to the mall.Read Article

Home Cooking for Kid's Health
Just some simple home cooked recipes for children can provide the high level of Vitamin C that children require. Consuming a high level of Vitamin C daily for children is easy with these fruit and vegetable dishes that include scrumptious flavors. Read Article

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