School Vacations: Puppets

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What Ways Have You Found to Be Thrifty and Have Fun

So part of me has been a little sad that this summer has taken such a beating on our budget. We had a move to contend with shortly before school ended. We moved to a much bigger home that while we pay a lot less in our rent, we have had a HUGE electric bill. We had a vehicle break down and it was deemed "Totaled" so back to one vehicle, but also meant a car payment and higher insurance...so we have been cutting as many corners and trying to adhere to a rather strict budget. Pinching pennies has never been so true... While we have splurged...

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1St Time on Bus

I just signed my son up for kindergarten. I am really scared though because...

Summer School

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School Is Out and Daughter Is Almost Unbearable

My almost 5 yr old daughter is usually calm, happy and very loving. Now that pre-k is over she has been whining, disrespectful, even spitting when we are disciplining her. First I thought well maybe she is anxious about going to kindergarten but she seems really excited. Her older brother just finished kindergarten so she was exposed to his school and she has met her teacher since it is the same teacher my son had. I tried calmly talking with my dd but she is so stubborn sometimes and starts to scream. I am wondering if maybe just...

Summer Vacation

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What are popular summer activities with kids

I'm sure some of you have some great ideas for summer activities that are fun and inexpensive. We do not have a pool and are on water restrictions so our outdoor activities are limited for most of the day. I'm looking for some fun things to do at home with my girls. I'd love to hear your ideas, but please do not suggest movies, video games, or computer activities. I'd like to stay away from that as much as possible. Can't wait to hear your responses.