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Halloween With Braces — With Recipes
“What can I have that’s fun to eat for Halloween?” Orthodontists say it’s the perennial question from kids wearing braces (and from a few adult beverages orthodontic patients, too). Those who wear braces should avoid nuts, popcorn, tortilla chips, all hard candy, jelly beans, licorice, taffy caramel and other chewy candies, whether consumed on their own or as recipe ingredients. However, especially because October is National Orthodontic Health Month, orthodontists want to help their patients enjoy the season. “We recognize that kids will be kids, and are going to eat sweets,” says Dr. James E. Gjerset, president of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO). “We certainly want them to consume…
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Tricks for Keeping Your Kid Motivated While Doing Homework
One of the worst parts of school is bringing home a backpack full of homework. As if your kiddos did not have enough writing work to do for hours and hours at school, they bring home even more to do afterward. It is no wonder why kids do not enjoy homework. Fear not. Here are some great ways to help your kiddo stay motivated while doing homework. Give Their Brain a Rest After a busy day full of learning in the classroom, your kiddos will certainly be able to use a brain break. Instead of hopping right into homework once your children get off the bus, give them time to…
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How to Help Your Kiddo Who Struggles to Get Out Of Bed in the Morning
There are morning people, who enjoy getting up at the wee hours of the morning, ready to get their day started. And then there are night owls who generally stay up until the wee hours of the morning and struggle to get out of bed the next day. If you have a kiddo who is not a morning person, it can be incredibly difficult to have a smooth start to your day, but not to worry. Here are some great ways to help get your kiddo out of bed in the morning. Allow for Sufficient Sleep A lack of sleep is a big reason why people sometimes struggle getting out…
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Tips to Help Your Child Deal With Bullies
Unfortunately, the world has lots of negative people in it that thrive from putting others down. Even more unfortunate is that we cannot be with our children every second of the day to protect them from said bullies. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips to give kiddos on how to deal with bullies. Here are just a few to help your kiddo when they or someone else is being bullied. Prevent Run-Ins One of the best tips to help your child deal with a bully is to try to prevent run-ins. This certainly does not mean to hide out in the bathroom, or skip classes, but it does mean to…
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Screen-Free Indoor Activities
Gone are the days of screen-free indoor play. With the amazing advances in technology, it is no wonder the heaping mound of toys in the toy box go untouched for days on end. There has been much debate on just how much screen time is too much for kiddos, so if you are looking for ways to keep your child entertained without a screen you are in the right place. Here are some great screen-free indoor activities to keep your little ones busy. Tip 1: Flashlight Hide and Seek Everyone knows how to play hide and seek, but have your kiddos ever played it in the dark, with flashlights? Kids…
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Freezer Meals for the Chicken Lover
Whether you work all day long, or have a busy day running errands all over town, there is nothing better than coming home to an already prepared meal that just needs warming up. Chicken lovers, get ready, because here is a list of freezer meals to prepare ahead of time, for those days when you are short on time, or simply do not feel like cooking. 1. Chicken Burritos Recipe This tasty burrito recipe is packed full of flavor! This dish makes two nights worth of meals, so cook ahead of time, and freeze for a later date. Simply pull it out of the freezer, allow it to partially thaw, and…
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9 Ways to Spruce Up The Interior of Your Home Without Spending A Fortune
Having a beautifully decorated home does not have to cost you your entire savings. In fact, there are many ways to help spruce up the interior of your home without spending a fortune. Keep reading for some fabulous tips that even you can try yourself! You will not regret it! 1. Paint an Accent Wall Changing the colors of your interior walls can certainly spruce the place up a bit, however quality paint generally is not cheap, especially if you need enough for your entire home. Instead of repainting each wall in your home, pick out an accent wall or two and paint them a brand-new color! You will be…
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Tricks for Keeping Your Kiddo Motivated While Doing Homework
One of the worst parts of school is bringing home a backpack full of homework. As if your kiddos did not have enough writing work to do for hours and hours at school, they bring home even more to do afterward. It is no wonder why kids do not enjoy homework. Fear not. Here are some great ways to help your kiddo stay motivated while doing homework. 1. Give Their Brain a Rest After a busy day full of learning in the classroom, your kiddos will certainly be able to use a brain break. Instead of hopping right into homework once your children get off the bus, give them time…
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Fall/Winter 2018 Launch
Hi y ‘all! I’m happy to announce that the Laro Fall/Winter 2018 line is live and ready for purchase! Bags are selling fast and ready accentuate you! This stunning collection is a handcrafted collaboration with Tessa Nepomuceno of Calli Handbags. All pieces are custom made to create a unique experience for each individual woman behind the bag. Each handbag is impeccably carved to perfection, incorporating the generational skill of the indigenous community of Pakil Laguna. Through each extraordinary design, Calli Handbags aims to tell a story of authenticity and confidence.Click on photos for more information and to purchase!
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10 Ways to Create the Home of Your Dreams
Does your home make you feel discontent? Do you find yourself wishing you could live somewhere or anywhere else? The problem might not actually be your home, but how you make the most of what you do have. You don’t need to buy a home in order to create the home of your dreams! Here are 10 ways to create the home of your dreams. 1. Figure out what you want your home to look like. If you want to have the home of your dreams, you first need to figure out what the dream actually looks like. What do you want it to look like and what do you…