Melanie Amorim aka Mommy Doodles
Anyone who has a toddler in the house knows that once kids start to walk it’s practically impossible to keep them out of trouble. As soon as they’re able to pull themselves up they start using everything in the house for leverage, and suddenly they can grab all the items on high surfaces that used [...]
Many kids today have an iPhone, which means they have the power of a cell phone, a great camera, internet access with fabulous web search and access to all kinds of apps that can let you kids use their iPhone for just about anything. iPhone Training Parents need to understand that they have placed an [...]
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, it’s easy to feel selfish or guilty when you spend a little time doing something that’s just for you. But as summer vacation looms and the knowledge that children will soon be around 24/7, the need for a little regular alone time can be overwhelming. According [...]
Knowing what jewelry works well with a particular outfit is intuitive – you don’t know why it works, you just have a gut feeling about it. Statement jewelry, however, isn’t always as easy to incorporate into your outfit. These big, bold pieces can be overwhelming, if paired with the wrong clothing or other accessories. Following [...]
Many everyday items like boxes, newspaper, and packages enter the house, serve their purpose and are thrown out. Unfortunately, this causes many people to miss out on some great opportunities to get crafty at home with the kids or reuse some inexpensive items for great gain in the home. Below are some fun and useful [...]
Being a parent poses all kinds of challenges. For instance, although you know that your children need to eat as many healthy foods as possible so that they can get the vitamins and nutrients that they need in order to develop into strong boys and girls, you also are aware that if your kids could [...]
The Reach Ability Factor by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO® In organizing, just like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Where we permanently and temporarily place our belongings, papers, projects and information, is important because it helps us find what we want when we need it. The Reach Ability Factor is a system that helps [...]
When it comes to academic instruction, most parents rely on teachers to impart the lessons that kids need to learn in order to prepare for the working world. It is the parents’ job to teach their kids how to behave in an acceptable manner, how to interact with their peers and authority figures, and basically [...]
There comes a time in almost every child’s life where they find themselves wanting a pet. Whether it’s a dog, cat, a bird, some fish or something that is a bit less traditional, the curiosity that comes with having a little creature living in the home is one that’s usually hard for a young person [...]
Sure, you might look stunning in that low-cut cocktail dress, but is it really the right outfit to wear to your best friend’s wedding? If the bride thought she had her work cut out for choosing her own gown, she has no idea what the wedding guest goes through. You don’t want to upstage the [...]
