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Susie Cortright's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Fourteen Simple Indulgences for Autumn As the kids go back to school, you can go back to you: your schedule, your friends, your goals. Here are fourteen simple indulgences to celebrate this season Choosing a Theme for Your Scrapbook Choosing a scrapbooking theme can help you stay focused and reduce the tendency to buy more products than you'll use. Here's help for choosing the scrapbook theme that's right for you. Curtains, Pancakes and Broom Hockey: 12 Ways to Build Self Esteem in Kids Few things are as rewarding as seeing your child glow from the inside out. Here are twelve family activities that can help boost self esteem in children. Treadmill Running Tips Treadmills ensure that the runner in you never has to sit out for a season. Here are a few points to consider when you begin your treadmill running regimen. The Short List: Some Thoughts on Time Is there a subject more charged than that of time, especially among parents? It is the source of many of our conversations ("How are you?" "Busy!") and much of our guilt. Here are some thoughts on taming our own perception of time. Thanksgiving Traditions: Nine Ideas for Families Ideas for starting new family traditions, and for revering the old ones. Holiday Stress Management: Four Tips to Help You Enjoy all the Fa La Las Decking the halls and spreading good cheer can be stressful. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa la la. Six Tips for Stress-Less Holiday Shopping I confess that holiday shopping once felt like an enormous, energy draining chore, and it was one that I dreaded all year. Now I have found a way to really enjoy it. Here are some tips to help you take pleasure in it, too. Christmas Traditions: 25 Meaningful Ideas for Families The holidays are a time to revel in the gratitude and love we feel for one another. Here are 25 meaningful ways to celebrate your togetherness this season. Revering the Crayon Marks Ideas for recapturing the magic of motherhood. 24 Creative Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas The purpose of a present is to make the recipient feel treasured, and with a little special care in the gift wrap, you can do just that. Here are 24 creative gift wrap ideas. Planning the Preschool Birthday Party: 12 Ideas for Children Ages 5 and Under Preschool birthday parties are joyous, but, the truth is, when my kids were younger, I tended to lose sight of what a successful birthday party really is: a memorable event that makes your child feel treasured. Now that my kids are a little older, and I have a few more parties under my belt, I do it differently. Here are some tips for throwing a birthday party for children ages 5 and under. No More Resolutions Ditch the New Year's Resolutions this year, and try a Personal Mission Statement instead. Conversation Tips for Shy People Everyone feels shy from time to time. Here are twelve tips to help you keep conversation flowing. Journaling Prompts for New Mothers Tips for capturing the magic of motherhood in your scrapbook or journal Product Review: SpamArrest Does this spam filtering software really work? Here is a customer review. Activities for Toddlers: Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy Life with Your Little One The key to having fun with your toddler is to keep it simple and spend lots of time allowing them to explore at their own pace. Here are some simple and inexpensive activities you can enjoy with your toddler. Daddies and Slippery Socks: A Salute to Fathers There is just something about a Daddy. Here, we salute the fathers and grandfathers of the world. Seven Ideas for Simple Living Here are seven ways you can refocus on the needs of your family and create lasting memories for your kids, all while remaining attentive to your own needs as a parent. And each is designed to take 15 minutes or less. Seven Tips for Working at Home With Kids You can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are seven tips. The Surrender of a SuperMom In all of our efforts to prove our own Supermom skills, let us remember that it is sometimes rather endearing when we can not. To remember that may be to regain a lot of energy and a lot of time. Journaling for Kids: 5 Tips to Help Your Child Start a Personal Journal Five tips and ideas to help your children get started with personal journaling. 44 Simple Summertime Indulgences Nurture your mind, body and soul with these simple warm weather treats. How to Feel Better About Almost Anything "Sitting around is stressful." I heard someone say that the other day, and I laughed. Everything stresses people out these days, I thought. But then I gave it a little consideration, and I agreed that few things are as stressful as doing nothing. The Abundance Principle: Simplifying Your Life by Focusing on Abundance The abundance in your life is in your mind and your soul. It is there today. It was there yesterday. It will be there tomorrow. And it is entirely independent of your bank balance. Here are some ideas for recognizing aboundance and bringing it into your everyday awareness. Savoring Summertime An essay on slowing down and savoring the summer season with your family. True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity, forethought, and time to be truly romantic. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. "Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby" Book Review Write heartfelt, meaningful letters to your babies and children with this new book. Here, Momscape founder Susie Cortright tells us what sets this parenting book apart. Nine Easy Ways to Find Cheap (and Free) Baby Stuff Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here's how to save money on baby and find the best baby freebies on the web. Daddies and Slippery Socks: A Salute to Fathers There is just something about a Daddy. Here, we salute the fathers and grandfathers of the world. Journaling for Kids: 5 Tips to Help Your Child Start a Personal Journal Five tips and ideas to help your children get started with personal journaling. The Surrender of a SuperMom In all of our efforts to prove our own Supermom skills, let us remember that it is sometimes rather endearing when we can not. To remember that may be to regain a lot of energy and a lot of time. Five Simple Ways to Build an Attitude of Gratitude Focusing on gratitude keeps us centered and helps ward off negativity. Here are five little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude: How to Feel Better About Almost Anything "Sitting around is stressful." I heard someone say that the other day, and I laughed. Everything stresses people out these days, I thought. But then I gave it a little consideration, and I agreed that few things are as stressful as doing nothing. 44 Simple Summertime Indulgences Nurture your mind, body and soul with these simple warm weather treats. Seven Ideas for Simple Living Here are seven ways you can refocus on the needs of your family and create lasting memories for your kids, all while remaining attentive to your own needs as a parent. And each is designed to take 15 minutes or less. A Mother's Epiphany: An Essay on Recapturing the Magic of Motherhood A reminder of just how much our babies need us, no matter how tall they have grown. The Abundance Principle: Simplifying Your Life by Focusing on Abundance The abundance in your life is in your mind and your soul. It is there today. It was there yesterday. It will be there tomorrow. And it is entirely independent of your bank balance. Here are some ideas for recognizing aboundance and bringing it into your everyday awareness. Seven Tips for Working at Home With Kids You can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are seven tips. True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity, forethought, and time to be truly romantic. Here are 10 ideas to get you started. Savoring Summertime An essay on slowing down and savoring the summer season with your family. Ready, Set, Sew: How to Stitch and Embroider on Your Scrapbook Pages Sewing and embroidery adds dimension without a lot of bulk and has the added benefit of attaching elements to the page in the process. You can sew by hand or with your machine. Both techniques are easier than you might think. Here is a simple how to. Herbs for Health: What You Need to Know About Herbal Supplements The popular herbal potions of today promise better sleep, less fatigue, reduced anxiety, even help in the battle against depression. Here's a primer. How to Manage Your Mood with Food: A Meal by Meal Guide Here is a meal by meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food. Simple Feng Shui: Eight Quick Ways to Redecorate for Your Spirit Change your attitude by changing your living space. Here are eight quick tips you can use today. A Beginner's Guide to Aromatherapy Scientists pursue aromatherapy for its role in everything from medicine to marketing, migraines to memory loss, and relaxation to revitalization. Here is what it can do for you. What You're Thirsting For: The Health Benefits of Drinking Water Water is a natural, fat-free appetite suppressant that contains no calories and no cholesterol. It is low in sodium, helps the body metabolize fat, helps maintain skin and muscle tone, and improves energy levels. Here's how to make sure you are getting enough. It Does Get Easier: A Message to Mothers with (Very) Young Children "I suppose I feel compelled to say all of this because when we can see a light at the end of the tunnel, it makes it easier to settle into our days and to enjoy them, just the way they are...: Nine Easy Ways to Find Cheap (and Free) Baby Stuff Raising a baby can be expensive, but, with a little online savvy and some help from your friends, you can save bundles and even find some free baby stuff. Here's how to save money on baby and find the best baby freebies on the web. "Love, Mommy: Writing Love Letters to Your Baby" Book Review Write heartfelt, meaningful letters to your babies and children with this new book. Here, Momscape founder Susie Cortright tells us what sets this parenting book apart. Celebrating Life with Children in October: 22 Simple Ideas With leaves crunching underfoot and gorgeous colors overhead, October is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here are more than 20 simple ways you can celebrate life with your children this month. Fun at SeaWorld San Diego: What You Don't Want to Miss SeaWorld was indisputably the highlight of our San Diego family vacation last summer. And we're not alone. SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego is one of the most popular attractions in Southern California, and it has a little something for everyone. Here, what you don't want to miss during your visit.	Sign Up for a free account or learn more. Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Blog Marketing Club Penguin News PodCast Marketing RSS Latest News Find summer camp jobs on MySummerCamps.com

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