Kristina M.
I am a stay at home mom of a beautiful little girl and an adorable little boy who enjoys writing, reading and spending time with friends and family.
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Economic Stimulus Payments to Be Sent Ahead of ScheduleStimulus checks are on their way starting next week. Do you know how and when to expect yours? -
Household Chores that Your Toddler Can Help WithMost parents of toddlers struggle with finding time to complete household chores since toddlers require almost constant supervision and demand personal attention. Here are some great ways to let your child "help" with certain chores. -
Maximize Your Shopping Experience at the Target Store in Chester, VirginiaHere are five tips to get the most value for your dollar and maximize your shopping experience at the Chester, Virginia Target store. -
Best Gifts for Second-Time MomsPeople often are unsure of what to get for a second-time mom (or third or fourth, etc) for her new baby. Friends and family often want to get gifts to celebrate the birth of every child.
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Bush Stimulus Plan Details Released TodayPresident Bush and congress have come to an agreement today on an economic stimulus plan that includes tax rebates for many individuals and families, as well as tax breaks for businesses that incurred losses over the last 2 years.
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Fairfax County Administrator's Wife, Candy Tisdadt, Sounds Off Against Student Over Snow DayThe internet is in an uproar today after word has spread about a situation in Fairfax County, VA involving Candy Tisdadt, a school administrator's wife and a 17 year old student.
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Common Pregnancy Concerns During the Second TrimesterI have noticed that there are many questions which pop up with great regularity on pregnancy internet message boards. Here are some of the most common questions and answers for the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Grocery Shopping on a Budget: 5 Items to Always Buy GenericMany people are afraid of buying generic or store brand foods and other products because they worry that they will lose quality. Here are a few items that will save you significant amounts of money without giving up anything!
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No Snow, No Tree and No Money for Shopping...still A Merry Christmas?Some thoughts on why I am looking forward to this Christmas and full of the Christmas spirit despite the fact that we have no tree and have not set foot in a store other than for groceries.
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Best Non-Christmas Winter CommercialsWinter brings an influx of fun holiday commercials each year, but there are also some great commercials this time of year that have nothing to do with Santa Claus. Here are my favorites.
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Inexpensive, Practical Baby Items for Every New MomI've done a few articles about which items are really necessary for a new baby. These are a few things that aren't necessary, but I would still recommend. -
Baby Checklists: How to Find Out What Mom and Baby Really NeedThere are tons of websites, forums and baby books offering checklists for soon to be mothers detailing what every baby needs. Here are some tips for finding out what is needed, what would be nice and what you can all easily live without. -
Wrap Your Christmas Gifts in Giant Hershey's KissesWhat kid wouldn't go nuts over the idea of a Hershey's Kiss that is as big as they are?? Here is a fun way to hide a present for your kids this holiday season. -
Offsetting the Estimated $7,000-a-Year Cost of Raising a Baby: Tips and AdviceBabycenter.com says that a baby will cost you $7,000 in its first year of life. Don't listen to them. Here are some great tips to save you money and still make sure your baby has all it needs. -
Common Myths About Home Ownership Versus RentingOwning a home is always better than renting, right? Wrong! Here are some of the most common misconceptions about owning vs. renting your home. So if you are not sure about signing off on that mortgage, here are a few reasons why you might have the right idea.
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5 Common Pregnancy Concerns During the First TrimesterI have noticed that there are quite a few questions that seem to come up on pregnancy message boards on an almost daily basis. Here are the most commonly asked questions during the first trimester of pregnancy and the answers to those questions. -
Helping Your Toddler Adjust to Daylight-Saving TimeAlthough teenagers and adults look at "falling backwards" for daylight savings time as a great chance to get an extra hour of sleep, toddlers do not understand daylight savings time and it can be a difficult process to adjust their schedule accordingly.
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Monopoly Electronic Banking: Has Monopoly Money Become Obsolete?Parker Bros. has done it again. They are trying to reinvent Monopoly to better fit in with the times. For today that means debit cards instead of cash.
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Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries: A Great Place for Hamburger LoversIf you are looking for a great hamburger and fries without all the trappings of your local casual dining restaurant, this is the place for you.
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I Don't Care About the Health of My Unborn BabyI can't tell you how many time I had someone ask me while I was pregnant with my daughter, "Don't you care about the health of your baby???" Was I drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or going skydiving? You might be surprised by the truth. -
A Day in the Life of a National Weather Service ForecasterA detailed description of how National Weather Service forecasters generate the forecasts that we use on a daily basis as well as other duties that the NWS forecasters have to carry out.
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Secrets to Perfect Baking Results: Unsalted Butter, Temperatures and MoreAlthough baking is very simple, there are a few common problems that new bakers often run into. Here are some not so secret tips for making perfect baked goods every time.
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Baking from ScratchI love to bake. What I don't understand is why this is considered a talent. Baking is something that anyone can do and do well. Here are a few reasons that you should give it a try. -
What to Do with Your Leftover PumpkinWith the holidays coming up there is a problem that many people run into. What do you do when you have more pumpkin than you needed for your pie? Here are some great suggestions.
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5 Drawbacks to Marrying Your High School or College SweetheartAlthough there are many good things about marrying your high school or college sweetheart, - which I discussed in a seperate article - there are also some disadvantages. Here are five of the drawbacks.
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Morning Sickness and Prenatal Vitamins: Alternatives When Vitamins Make You SickOne of the most common problems during pregnancy is nausea. What many doctors do not tell you when they are stressing the importance of prenatal vitamins is that they can often cause nausea.
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5 Advantages to Marrying Your High School or College SweetheartI met my husband in high school and dated him throughout college. Although there are some drawbacks, here are some of the reasons why it can be great to marry your high school or college sweetheart. -
Going Through Life "Almost" BlindWhen I was in first grade my teacher suggested to my mother that I should get my vision checked. When the optometrist asked me to read the chart I asked "what chart"? This began my life of "almost" blindness.
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My Experience with Dream Dinners and Why You Should Try it Out!If you haven't heard of these meal preparation companies, it's time to check them out. As a mother of an infant daughter who isn't very patient with the time it takes to cook a decent meal, I tried this and it has changed our lives.
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NBC's The Singing Bee VS. FOX's Don't Forget the LyricsWith two shows premiering the same week both using almost the exact same premise, which should you watch? Here is a brief description of the two shows so that you can decide which one is for you. I'll give my vote as well.
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Better Ways to Find Your Lost Indoor-Only CatIt happens to almost every cat owner at some point. The door is open just a second too long, a basement window is loose or something else happens and your beloved pet is lost in the great outdoors. What do you do? -
Relocating for Your Job: Reimbursements, Tax Deductions, Insurance Riders, and MoreAs someone who has survived two relocations in the last two years (along with our cat, our rabbit and most recently 6 weeks after giving birth to our daughter) here is the information that I wish I had known beforehand. -
Today's Mothers - The Work Vs. Stay at Home DebateWe grew up being told that we could "have it all" and it would be no problem. The truth is that most mothers trying to build a family and a career are under great amounts of pressure and stress. Is it worth it?
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Things that Everyone Should Know Before Starting CollegeProspective college students get lots of advice before they go away to school. They are told about study skills and choosing majors and (hopefully) how to do laundry. Here are some things to get you ready for school that people might not think to tell you.
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College Campus Security Debate After VA Tech ShootingWhen visiting my parents this weekend we heard the horrific news of the tragedy at Virginia Tech. As the news coverage continued throughout the day the debate began at our house...should the school have done more to prevent the shootings?