. Parenting – Saving Toward A Better Life https://savingtowardabetterlife.com ...one coupon at a time Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:20:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 💗 February “Heart A Day” Valentine’s Idea | 28+ Compliments to Give Your Kid! https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2019/01/february-heart-a-day-valentines-idea-28-compliments-to-give-your-kid/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2019/01/february-heart-a-day-valentines-idea-28-compliments-to-give-your-kid/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:46:55 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=146963 I remember Valentine’s Day when I was a kid.  My mom would place hearts with messages on them all over the house for everyone – on...

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“Cheers to the Diaper Years” Book Review | Perfect for Every Mom – Great Baby Shower or Christmas Gift https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2018/10/cheers-to-the-diaper-years-book-review-perfect-for-every-mom-great-baby-shower-or-christmas-gift/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2018/10/cheers-to-the-diaper-years-book-review-perfect-for-every-mom-great-baby-shower-or-christmas-gift/#respond Mon, 08 Oct 2018 23:42:20 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=143670 If you are a mom, I need to tell you about this book. If you know a mom, I need to tell you about this book. If...

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TeenSafe: 2016 List of Blacklisted Apps for Teens | See which apps should NOT be on their devices https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2016/01/teensafe-2016-list-of-blacklisted-apps-for-teens-see-which-apps-should-not-be-on-their-devices/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2016/01/teensafe-2016-list-of-blacklisted-apps-for-teens-see-which-apps-should-not-be-on-their-devices/#respond Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:02:27 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=106565 With teens spending more and more time on their mobile phones, every parent should know about the new trends in mobile apps that pose serious dangers...

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Teaching Children to Memorize Scripture | Even a Toddler Can Start Learning https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/12/teaching-children-to-memorize-scripture-even-a-toddler-can-start-learning/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/12/teaching-children-to-memorize-scripture-even-a-toddler-can-start-learning/#respond Thu, 31 Dec 2015 04:26:49 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=105150 You have no idea how long this post has been in the making.  It’s been a really long time.   And when I planned it, I...

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Our New Morning Routine – Off the Map Devotions (+ $25 Family Christian GC Giveaway!) https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/07/our-new-morning-routine-off-the-map-devotions-25-family-christian-gc-giveaway/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/07/our-new-morning-routine-off-the-map-devotions-25-family-christian-gc-giveaway/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2015 15:01:25 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=96272 This summer, we started something that was very important to me to start – morning devotions over breakfast.  This was met with a little resistance as...

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Kids in the Kitchen – 4 Reasons Why it’s a GOOD Thing https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/07/kids-in-the-kitchen/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/07/kids-in-the-kitchen/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2015 02:42:58 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=95939   First off, can I say, that boy in that picture right there gets cuter every day.  Oh my goodness.  Okay, enough sidebar. Kids in the Kitchen:...

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Motivate Your Child Action Plan Book Review #HeartParenting https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/05/92898/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2015/05/92898/#comments Fri, 22 May 2015 00:40:33 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=92898 You don’t have to look far to see examples of bad parenting.  My Facebook feed is usually full of news stories of parents who have harmed...

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My Son Wants This for Christmas… Would you buy it for yours? https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/11/son-wants-christmas-buy/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/11/son-wants-christmas-buy/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:39:46 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=83444 rapunzel3Let me start out by saying my little guy is as rough and tumble as little boys come.  Trucks, trains, dirt, we’re all about it.  Soccer,...

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5 Things to Give Your 2-5 Year Old Child to Make them Better 6-10 Year Olds https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/09/5-things-give-2-5-year-old-child-make-better-6-10-year-olds/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/09/5-things-give-2-5-year-old-child-make-better-6-10-year-olds/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2014 22:44:29 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=80122   You know what I’ve observed in 12 years as an early childhood teacher and 6 years as a parent? Kids are smart.  Kids are inherently smart....

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On my Reading List: Motherless Mothers – How Losing a Mother Shapes the Parent You Become https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/09/reading-list-motherless-mothers-losing-mother-shapes-parent-become/ Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:52:59 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=79268 I don’t get much time for reading but I saw this book and I knew I had to make time to read it.  If you’ve been...

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To Be A Mom https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/05/to-be-a-mom/ Sat, 31 May 2014 16:23:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=74603 To Be A Mom… “Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking...

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Why We Should Teach Our Little Boys How to Wear Suits (and other tips for raising a gentleman) https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/04/raising-gentlemen/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2014/04/raising-gentlemen/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:12:38 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=73223 Why We Should Teach Our Little Boys How to Wear Suits and other tips for raising a gentleman… There are few things cuter than a little...

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All I Ever Wanted To Be Was A Mom https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2013/07/all-i-ever-wanted-to-be-was-a-mom/ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:24:55 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=54119 All I ever wanted to be was a mom. Let me start out by saying, I had the best mom ever. I know you might be...

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FREE Kindle Book: Raising Godly Kids ($5.99 value) https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2013/03/free-kindle-book-raising-godly-kids-5-99-value/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2013/03/free-kindle-book-raising-godly-kids-5-99-value/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:58:57 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/?p=48449 I just downloaded a (free!) book that I’m excited about reading! You can get it for FREE too! Right now, download Raising Godly Kids (Let’s Get...

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Tuesday’s Treat – Make Discipline Fun! https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/05/tuesdays-treat-make-discipline-fun/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/05/tuesdays-treat-make-discipline-fun/#respond Tue, 17 May 2011 16:20:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/05/tuesdays-treat-make-discipline-fun/ Thanks to Mom on Dealz for sharing her great, educational, frugal craft ideas with us! Each week I bring you a craft that is fun, frugal,...

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FREE Positive Parenting webinar – Get your Kids to Listen without Nagging… https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/03/free-positive-parenting-webinar-get-your-kids-to-listen-without-nagging/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/03/free-positive-parenting-webinar-get-your-kids-to-listen-without-nagging/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:03:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/03/free-positive-parenting-webinar-get-your-kids-to-listen-without-nagging/ Heather at Living on Love and Cents wanted me to make this big announcement to let as manypeople as possible know about this great opportunity! I...

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Toddler Talk Thursdays! https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/01/toddler-talk-thursdays/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/01/toddler-talk-thursdays/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:59:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2011/01/toddler-talk-thursdays/ It’s been a while since I participated in Toddler Talk Thursdays and I hate that I never seem to have time for it because it’s a...

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Toddler Talk Thursday https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/08/toddler-talk-thursday/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/08/toddler-talk-thursday/#respond Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:35:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/08/toddler-talk-thursday/ I have to admit that I don’t have time to do some of the more “fun” blogger things.  One of which are link-ups. But this one...

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Common Sense Media – Know what your kids are watching https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/07/common-sense-media-know-what-your-kids-are-watching/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/07/common-sense-media-know-what-your-kids-are-watching/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:12:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/07/common-sense-media-know-what-your-kids-are-watching/ I recently learned my lesson about checking what’s in a movie before letting my son watch it. It never occurred to me that the movie Happy...

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Is it OK for Kids? https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/05/is-it-ok-for-kids/ https://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/05/is-it-ok-for-kids/#respond Sun, 30 May 2010 18:40:00 +0000 http://savingtowardabetterlife.com/2010/05/is-it-ok-for-kids/ I just signed up for CommonSense.org.  It’s a site that helps parents determine which movies, books, TV shows, video games and more are appropriate for their...

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