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Six Electrical Safety Tips All Kids Should Know

Amber Killmon — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:58:47 +0000

By Brett Brenner, President, Electrical Safety Foundation International In most households today, there’s a television in nearly every room. Kids spend their free time playing gaming devices or using electronic tablets like iPads. However, with the greater reliance on electrical devices comes greater risk for accidents to electric shock, exposure to damaged power cords and more. In fact, more than 2,400 children under the age of 10 are treated in emergency rooms for electrical shock or burn injuries caused by {Read More}

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How Many Kids? Is There a Magic Number?

Julie Cole — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:52 +0000

According to a recent study, the most stressful number of kids to have is three. I remember being a mom of one—though it wasn’t for long—and finding it difficult. Truthfully, I didn’t find it exciting enough, and there were times it could be quite boring. When I look back now, and think of how I was juggling a baby and law school, I wonder how the word boredom ever factored in. These days, I’d jump for a warm serving of {Read More}

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Plan the Perfect Picnic #QuakerEpicAdventures

Amber Killmon — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:01:34 +0000

When you think about how to plan the perfect picnic what do you think of? I think of a wicker basket, a red and white checkered blanket and butterflies. Of course there are butterflies! More importantly I think of the smiles on the faces of my family as we enjoy a fun-filled day at the park. When considering how to plan the perfect picnic you need to keep a few things in mind: activities, food and location. We recently had {Read More}

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Updating My Bathroom as a Delta Faucet Mom Ambassador #WomansIn2ition

Amber Killmon — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:14 +0000

I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Delta Faucets. I received a product sample and promotional item as a thank you for participating. DIY work and home upgrades are two things I enjoy in theory but not so much in actually doing them. It’s not even that I don’t enjoy them, but more that I’m not always great at doing them. Recently I took the chance at some DIY work in my bathroom after becoming a Delta In2ition Ambassador. {Read More}

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Monday Meal Plan – Week of May 19

Amber Killmon — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:35:11 +0000

Hope you had a great weekend! Summer draws nearer by the day. Taffy seems to be such a popular summer treat. There’s even a National Taffy Day! It happens to be this Thursday, May 23. Why not celebrate with some homemade taffy! This week’s meal plan can easily be rearranged to suit your tastes and needs. Many of these also easily accommodate substitutions. I love to hear about the different things people like to eat, so I’d love to hear {Read More}

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How to Create a Transitional Children’s Room

Amber Killmon — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:05:54 +0000

When you’re ready to decorate your child’s nursery or room, it’s easy to get wrapped up in all the fun, colorful and cute products available for babies and children. I’m not saying to avoid decorating altogether, I’m just advising against spending thousands of dollars on elements of your child’s room that will only be age-appropriate for a few years. Take a look at my tips for creating a transitional children’s room, below: Walls Choose a solid, neutral wall color and {Read More}

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Family Reunion: Mountain Style

Amber Killmon — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:26 +0000

For most families, reunions happen every 5-10 years. There is no rhyme or reason to when they happen – most family reunions occur when someone decides to organize such an event. Reunions usually consist of everyone from immediate family down to third and fourth cousins. No matter how big or small your family, planning an occasion like this is often time consuming. Just because it is hard to plan, doesn’t mean it won’t be a blast and shouldn’t be arranged. It is often {Read More}

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Peace of Mind with #ScottValue

Amber Killmon — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:59:32 +0000

I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias ® and Scott Shared Values #cbias #SocialFabric #ScottValues Have you ever seen a septic line explode? I’d love to say “me neither” but unfortunately I have – and to make it worse it was mine. To make it even worse I was in the direct line of fire when it exploded. There was no warning, no chance at {Read More}

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Monday Meal Plan Week of May 13 – Gluten Free Edition

Amber Killmon — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:16:29 +0000

I can’t believe May is flying by so quickly. We’re halfway through Celiac Awareness month, and for that I’ve included a few more gluten-free recipes. Do you like chocolate chips? Well, be sure not to miss Wednesday May 15, which is National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15. And Friday May 17 is National Pizza Party Day. This week’s meal plan can easily be rearranged to suit your tastes and needs. Many of these also easily accommodate substitutions. I love {Read More}

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Making Magic with #MagistoMoms

Amber Killmon — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:51:11 +0000

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Magisto. I received a promotional code for premium features to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Are you one of those parents that’s always snapping pictures and taking video while in an attempt to catch the kids doing something cute? I’m guilty. I mean, what’s the point in having a smartphone, right? I can’t begin to count the number of pictures I’ve {Read More}

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Bring G.I. Joe: Retaliation to Life with Toys from Hasbro

Amber Killmon — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:39:11 +0000

This review was made possible by Hasbro, who sent us these G.I. Joe: Retaliation toys to evaluate and play with. I was always more of a G.I. Joe girl than a Barbie girl. Having 3 brothers will do that to you; it’s survival of the fittest I tell ya! The Barbie’s I did have usually played the role of damsel in distress while heroes and villains vied to save or destroy her. Oh, good times I tell ya, good times. {Read More}

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Werther’s Original Sugar Free Candy: Snack Responsibly #WerthersSugarFree

Amber Killmon — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:17:00 +0000

I was selected for this Werther’s Original Sugar Free Candy opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. “I told you if you kept eating all those sweets you were going to get sugar.” That’s a direct quote from my grandmother from when I found out I had type 2 diabetes. I reminded her she plied me with cakes, cookies and candies all through my childhood and she got quiet. Of course {Read More}

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Have We Met? I’m the Perfect Puppy Mom

Julie Cole — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:22:01 +0000

You know how everyone is the perfect parent—before they have kids? They always know EXACTLY how they would parent saying, “When I have kids, I’ll NEVER cut the crusts off their sandwiches,” and, “My kids will know how to read before starting kindergarten.” Well, I’ve become that mom —except with my puppy. Our latest little blessing arrives in four weeks, and of these facts I am sure: He will be perfectly crate trained. I’m still learning exactly what that means, {Read More}

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Summer Fun with Kids Series Part 2: Free Summer Fun

Amber Killmon — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:23 +0000

Are you one of those people who thinks libraries are just for books? Or maybe you think they are only useful during the school year? Well the truth is, nothing compares to your local library when it comes to fun and free summer activities available to your family! Libraries are good for much more than just books, and the good news is they really amp up their activities schedules during the summer months when kids are home and available. If {Read More}

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Monday Meal Plan Week of May 6

Amber Killmon — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:03:42 +0000

Did you have a great spring weekend? We did. Grilling season is almost here! In food related news, May is Celiac Awareness month. As such, I’ve included a couple of gluten-free recipes. This week is National Raisin Week. Which raisins are your favorite, dark or golden? I like them both. And, last but certainly not least, Eat What You Want Day falls on May 11. This week’s meal plan can easily be rearranged to suit your tastes and needs. {Read More}

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