Articles for category: Parenting

Karla News

Bodybuilding and School – What Food to Pack

You have decided to start bodybuilding and have learned enough to know that you need a solid diet. You’ve even figured out that you need 5-6 small meals a day with lots of protein. The problem now is, how are you going to eat all of those meals when you have school? It’s not like ...

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First Birthday Princess Party Ideas

Your little princess is turning one and and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a princess birthday party. Whether you want to keep it simple or make it very extravagant, a princess party can fit your needs and budget. This is her first birthday, the important thing is to make it memorable. Let’s ...

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What to Pack in Your Pregnancy Bag for the Hospital

This is something that I studied for the 9 months I was pregnant. I read every article, every book and listened to every single mom tell me what to bring and somehow I still didn’t have everything I needed. Through my experience hopefully I can help give expectant moms an idea of what to bring. ...

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Forget Big Gifts; Make Clever Gift Boxes for Kids Instead

Since when did fancy gift boxes become the domain of adults? Sure, you’ve been thinking outside the basket, tray and fancy vessel when you make wine and cheese displays as gifts for friends and relatives, but kids get a kick out of fanciful presentations, too. A clever arrangement of small items serves more than one ...

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Toddler Birthday Party Games and Activities

Planning a toddlers birthday party should be easy right? That’s what I thought too until I began to research activities that my soon to be 2 year old could do at his party. Scouring the Internet I found very little toddler party games that my son could actually understand enough to take interest in. Through ...

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Summer Jobs for 12 Year Old Kids

So, you’re 12 and want to find a job. You’ve probably discovered by now that “real” jobs for 12 year olds are pretty hard to find. The reason for this is something call the “Child Labor Laws.” These laws were enacted in 1938 to protect kids from being hurt on the job, being overworked or ...

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Fun Kid’s Recipes for Creative Indoor Activities

As the weather gets colder, and the kids are stuck indoors, it’s good to have a plan for keeping your children occupied. You only need to look in your kitchen cupboards to find the ingredients necessary to make these fun recipes that will fill your days with fun, creative activities that will brighten even the ...

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Boomtown, Nevada – Fun For All Ages

Boomtown is great from short visits or longer stays. The casino has every game you can think of (and winning is lots of fun!). For adults it’s a great place to stop and play while passing by westbound on I-80 near Reno. If family entertainment is what you have in mind, check out their “Fun ...

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The Best Educational TV Shows for Kids

There are so many channels and TV shows dedicated to kids of all different age groups. How do parents know which shows are the best for their child? The absolute best way to find out the top educational shows on TV is to watch all the different ones with your child so you have first ...