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Big families present big fun, and it takes some unique approaches to raise big families. Find out about handling issues with big families such as simply matters like grocery shopping to annoying comments about your big family from strangers. Here are tips and advice for moms with big families.
Big Families editor: Lisa Douglas
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Big Families
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Monday, 15 December 2008 |
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We always encouraged our children to try new things, to be active. We never realized how active that would make us, too. Here you would think we have this 'down' by now, as well, having 'been there' and 'done that'. You know, the hustle and bustle of practices, games, fundraisers.. oh my! Each year one or more of my children decides upon something new to try and add into the already jam-packed mix of activities we're already involved in, whether it be a new club, a new sport, or something. Times that by many children, and imagine your life is one big extra-curricular activity of running them to extra-curricular activities. Or maybe I mean, a taxi service. Mom's taxi, at your service!
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Friday, 05 December 2008 |
Being a mom of many at Christmas-time is like any other time, more of everything! More happiness, more smiles, more food and presents and, well, just more! For me, the more the merrier! I love my big family, and we're quite happy being such! But it's when the holidays come about, that I discover another not so good 'more' I can add to the list, especially with recently adding another family member - more guilt.
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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If you only understood how many times I hear that question. I know it might seem overwhelming to some, but six children isn't as difficult as some make it out to be. It's an extra load of laundry to do everyday. It's doubling every "normal sized" recipe out there. It's having a few extra bedrooms to keep clean. Having a big family is having that many more people who love you and who you love in this world. The extra work just comes with the territory and is worth it, but it can be made a lot easier with a few tips and tricks that, even if you aren't one with many children, might help you as well.
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Friday, 07 November 2008 |
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Have you joined our Budget Challenge yet? It's never too late to start saving money! Join us as we tackle our wallets to help us save for the future and get through this rocky economy and holiday season in one piece.
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Wednesday, 22 October 2008 |
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With the economy looking the way it is, and no one knowing what will happen next, I'm re-evaluating things I can control - our spending. My first challenge? Grocery shopping. I'm looking for families, regardless of size, to join me in this challenge - sharing money saving tips, recipes and much more. Sound interesting? Read more and find out what it's all about! Join us!
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Written by Lisa Douglas
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Friday, 17 October 2008 |
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This is Part Two, you can read Part One here.
We left off after covering taking care of ourselves, prioritizing our lists and setting boundaries. In this article we will discuss delegating, simplifying, disconnecting and prioritizing. I know some of these are going to be hard to read for some of us, as typical Type-A’s we want to handle every aspect of everything, but I can assure you these will be worth the read to help you take back your time and control of the chaos.
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