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Imagine if parenting was just like going shopping, you could pick out just what you want, in the perfect size, color and style...  Wouldn't life be great?  Well, parenting is like going shopping, well, sort of....  We pick out our mates, in the size, color and style that we wanted.  Then we get a finished product, our little bundles of joy!!!! There...

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The Magic of a Village

Everyone has heard the African Proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child".  The fact is, it does!    Every magician has an assistant or famulus, because a good magic act could not be pulled off without help and the role of a parent is too large of a task to take on alone. I know that there are a lot of people out there that have raised children on their own with little to no support from others (that person might be you),...

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Parties & Gift Giving

I'm not certain about your weekly social calendar, but I'm starting to feel like I need to plan my social calendar around my daughter's nonstop social life.  Oh did I mention that she's 6 years old....  Yes, you read it right, 6 years old!  I love my daughter, I truly do but she has a nonstop social calendar, especially when school is in session.  The play dates, extra curricular activities and the BIRTHDAY PARTIES!!! My daughter...

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Fall Family Fun!!!

During the Fall season in NYC/Tri-State area, there are so many fun activities to do with the family.  Most of the times, the issue becomes which ones can we really fit into our weekend schedule.  Here are some of my top picks for the Fall. Bronx Zoo (Boo At the Zoo) http://bronxzoo.com/boo-at-the-zoo #BooAtTheZoo #MyBudgetTravel I've been a member of the Bronx Zoo for 5 years.  It has...

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Trying to Conceive....

Disclaimer:  The following topic might be difficult for some people, especially those that are having difficulties conceiving or unable to conceive a child. ...

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Accessing Private Schools at Any Income

It's about that time of the year in which many parents are applying for interviews/ play dates at Independent Schools (private) across NYC.   In a very diverse city like New York, many things seem to be out of reach for many parents, such as a good education for their children.  What many parents don't know is that there are various programs available to help them along the way.   As a hobby, I love to research various things...

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State Department Scholarships for High School Study Abroad

The U.S. Department of State recently announced scholarships for American high school students to study abroad. Please share the information below with your K-12 students and colleagues! Applications are now being accepted for the following study abroad programs for U.S. high school students. These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition,...

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Dairy, Soy, Gluten Free... That Dietary Lifestyle is NOT for Me (So I Thought).....

Like many other parents, we want to provide our children with nutritional foods.  However, like many parents, I'm on a budget!  My definition of being on a budget might not be the same as someone else's but nonetheless, I'm on one. I'm not one of those parents that like to jump on the first nutritional bandwagon because it can become a financial hardship.  I purchase a lot of organic produce, Non-GMO and Fair Trade items whenever...

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