Category Archives: Extended Family

6 Tips to Make Step-parenting and Blended Family Work

According to recent statistics, 40% of the married couples with children in the US are forming blended families right now and that 1 out of every 3 Americans is either a step parent, a step child or in some way, … Continue reading

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5 Apps to Help You Stay Connected with Your Family Despite the Distance

Today, more and more families are being separated by cities, states, countries or even continents.  Whether it’s for deployment, or working across the state, moving abroad, going away for college or just simply living in a distant place, far from … Continue reading

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5 Kid-Friendly Spring Break Destinations

Spring break isn’t just for college students.  It’s also a perfect opportunity for families to take a break from their busy work and school schedules.  If you’re taking a vacation with your young ones, of course you need to pick … Continue reading

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Awesome Gift Ideas for your Mom & Dad!

Is it just me or you also find shopping for your parents quite challenging?  Pondering on it, I don’t think it’s really that hard.  I know that every parent in the world will appreciate everything they receive from their kids … Continue reading

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6 Things to Consider When Buying Toys for Children

There are millions of products that are marketed for kids online and in stores (which doesn’t make shopping easier).  Most of the time, it becomes a daunting task for someone who doesn’t have any clue on what to get.  You … Continue reading

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How to Make this Year’s Thanksgiving Celebration a Meaningful One

I’m sure that a lot of you are now stressing over your Thanksgiving preparations, ensuring that everything will turn out perfect – the food, the decorations, the fun and games, to the point where you tend to forget about the … Continue reading

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Gift Guide:  Something Personalized & Sweet

If you are struggling to come up with gift ideas for the people you love, it’s always nice to go for something that has your personal touch.  Nothing beats handmade and personalized gifts to make that person extra special.  It … Continue reading

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How to Build the Perfect Wedding Registry

If you are currently planning for your wedding, have you already thought about your wedding registry?  Well, just in case you have no idea what a wedding registry is about (which I highly doubt), it’s a list of certain items … Continue reading

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5 Cheap Vacation Ideas for the Family

Family vacations are a must, especially during the summer time.  However, it’s not all the time that you have a budget for it, right?  Vacationing with the whole family means shelling out a big chunk of money for fare, lodging, … Continue reading

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4 Kid-Friendly Travel Destinations

Traveling with your kids is a very special and enriching experience, but at the same time, can be very challenging too.  That’s why it is important to choose a destination that is kid-friendly.  Choose a place where there’s a lot … Continue reading

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