7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Smiling

kids smiling 7 Ways to Keep Your Kids SmilingWhat puts a smile on your kid’s face?

As parents, we want to make our kids smile.  We want to give them plenty of things to be happy about.  That’s the way it is with the little ones you love so dearly.  Their smile is precious and a reward you can’t wait to get again.

So, what can you do to keep that bright, toothy grin on their face?  Well, …

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Cheap Alternative Video Games for Kids

video game thumb Cheap Alternative Video Games for KidsInterested in an inexpensive video game system for your children?

If your kids are like mine, they love to play video games.  However, they often lose interest in the individual games fairly quickly.  Even the good ones only hold my children’s attention for so long.

This is a problem because I’m a dad that likes to be money-wise, but I also like to give my kids good entertainment.

The most …

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I Actually Want My Kids to Be Weird

funny kid thumb I Actually Want My Kids to Be WeirdAre your kids weird?

It is the desire of most parents that their children be normal and learn to fit in.

I’m not one of these parents.  Instead, I want my kids to grow up to be something very different than the norm.

Sure, I want them to be happy, successful (however they define success) and respected, but what has this got to do with being normal?

I’ve done some …

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Break Out of the 9-to-5 with Kids in Tow

work family thumb Break Out of the 9 to 5 with Kids in Tow

Today, I’m offering a guest post about being self-employed with young kids as part of the Ultimate Blog Swap. You’ll find me posting over at Slightly Cosmopolitan about letting your light shine brightly.  Please welcome Hillary Boucher to My Super-Charged Life!

Do you dream about being self-employed, but feel that it’s impossible with a young family?

We knew from the get-go that we wanted to design our own lifestyle. We wanted to homeschool our …

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7 Free Toys Your Kids Will Love More Than Expensive Gifts

kid joy 7 Free Toys Your Kids Will Love More Than Expensive Gifts Want to get your kids some toys they’ll truly love?

Kids like what is fun more than what is expensive.  They might beg for the latest high-tech gadget, but in the end, they’ll drop it like a hot rock for something that engages their imagination and creativity.

As parents, we often spend way too much on Christmas and other holidays especially when it comes to our kids.  Hopefully, this list …

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Kid’s Habits: Prepare Your Child For A Great Life

kid smiling Kids Habits: Prepare Your Child For A Great Life Are you teaching your kids good habits for a great life?

Teaching our kids the right habits to enjoy life, be creative, prosper financially and to generally be successful is a challenge all parents face.

Good habits do not begin automatically.  Our kids learn a good portion of their behavior from us, their parents.  We are their role models. 

We have the incredible responsibility to teach our kids the behaviors …

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How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children

bedtime story How To Build A Strong Bond With Your Children Do you want a close relationship with your kids?

A strong bond with your children won’t happen automatically.  You have to be intentional about developing these deep and meaningful ties.

One of the best ways to foster such closeness in your family is to read aloud to your children.  Reading to your kids has multiple benefits not the least of which is the bond it forms between you.…

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