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Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and it doesn’t come with a paycheck or a guidebook. The life of a MilSpouse parent gets even harder when your servicemember is deployed and you’re responsible for all the decisions that go on in your household. SpouseLink offers the support you need to keep your military family strong, whether you’re together or apart. 

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Clever Weekend Organizing

Got a free weekend coming up? Okay, how about just a few free hours this weekend? Great! Take advantage of the time to rethink your storage solutions. When spring comes, your housecleaning won't be so time-consuming. These clever weekend organizing tips will have...

DIY: 7 Snow-Day Activities for You, Mom

Okay. So the snow is piling up outside and your kids are home to enjoy it. You’ve managed to keep them occupied with a craft project, game or movie indoors — or outside building a snowman with friends. Now it’s your turn… even if it’s just for a few minutes. Here are...

7 Things for Kids to Do on Snow Days

“I’m bored!” How many times do you hear that when your children are stuck at home? Don’t fret. Here are 7 things for kids to do on snow days that will keep them happy, entertained, and using their minds until school starts again. Donations. Have your kids take a look...

DIY: Kids’ Crafts: January Inspiration

Whether you’re surrounded by ice and snow or enjoying warm sunshine, if you’ve got little ones at home, January is a great time to help them create memorable crafts inspired by winter, nature and the start of a New Year. Little hands and minds love the activity......

Yes, Santa Is Real

Every year kids ask new questions about Santa and if he is real or not. Yes, Santa is real and here are some answers to common questions about Santa.

DIY: Rice Krispie® Treats “Gingerbread” Houses

It has been a family tradition in my house to make ginger bread houses every year, but I have been putting off the task as life has gotten too busy. The mess and complication of pulling gingerbread cookie dough into just the right shape and size, whipping up mounds of icing, and becoming a construction foreman for a day just doesn’t sound fun or easy for anyone in the family. But what makes the gingerbread house fun? It’s the act of construction and then the decorating as well as making fun memories with the kids. All of these happy elements can be brought together with these simple Rice Krispie Treats alternative to gingerbread houses.

5 Tips for Saying Thank You at Christmas Time

Christmas time is a great time for sharing and giving, but many times the sharing and giving is overwhelming for kids. When kids are overwhelmed, they often forget manners or to show gratitude. In this season of family and happiness, manners and gratitude are important to express. Here are 5 tips for saying thank you at Christmas time.

Gift Opening Manners

Christmas is about family and fun, but it is also about gifts. Sometimes families do not give great gifts. Its inevitable that at some point this season you will receive a gift that you did not ask for, that is not you, or that is a re-gift or hand me down. When this happens you need to make sure to thank the giver because the thought is what counts. While that may be true, some people do not put a lot of thought into gifts. When that happens, you need to be happy and accept the gift with manners. Here are a few tips for having gift opening manners.

5 Great Family Christmas Movies

Christmas is just around the corner and spending time with family is part of what makes this season magical. When it’s cold outside, a great family movie with snuggling, hot chocolate, and popcorn is a wonderful idea. But what movie should you choose? There are plenty of holiday movies around. Some have talking dogs, some are animated poorly, and some have no plot and poor themes. It is sometimes difficult to find a movie for the whole family that is entertaining and appropriate for everyone. Here is a list of 5 great family Christmas movies that everyone will love.

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