January 2012
1 post
Ways to Start Your New Year Right →
At the end of the year, it’s popular for people to make resolutions and vow to make changes when January 1 rolls around. Stay true to your promises and look to the following list for ideas about how…
December 2011
7 posts
Choosing the Right Home Security System for You →
As a homeowner, one of your top priorities is protecting your investment and family from emergency situations like invasion, fire, and carbon monoxide leaks. While making a list of steps you can…
Christmas DIY Craft 2011 →
Our Christmas craft this year was simple but sweet. The boys had a fun (and educational) time counting out the eight chocolate malts balls and one cherry sour for each bag ! They supervised…
What To Consider When Moving Your Business Into a... →
So you’ve been running your small business out of your home and now, after months or years, you’re ready to scope out commercial office space. If you’re concerned about what factors you should you…
Five Great Photography Prop and Backdrop Ideas →
The following prop and backdrop ideas are recent trends in event, family and engagement photography. All of these, when used correctly, can bring a unique and memorable dimension into your portrait…
WordPress – Complete Blog Makeover GIVEAWAY... →
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I have completed the blog makeover for Sarah at StandByFaith.com. She switched from blogger to wordpress. She wrote an in depth review you can read here: StandByFaith.com.
Protecting Your Home this Holiday Season →
As a homeowner, you’re likely always on the lookout for ways you can make your home more secure for you and your family. These can include precautionary measures like installing alarm systems or…
Business Card Design : Lia Sophia →
Double Sided Business Card Design
November 2011
6 posts
How to Host Out of Town Guests (Without Going... →
Aunt Jean is coming to town. You’ve known about it for months, but you’re days away from her camping out in your guest room with a plethora of denture accessories. And she knows just how to cook…
Logo Vectorization →
Creating Ideas for Fun Fall Centerpieces →
We have a crafty family. It didn’t take long before our garage became a place for crafts and the cars were shunned to the street. During the spring and summer months my husband dominates the garage….
MyOwnPet Balloons and Canines for Disabled Kids →
MyOwnPet Balloons is all about imagination. Tired of saying “no” to a child who wants a pet? Now every child can have the pet he or she always wanted thanks to a new breed of pretend pets that is…
Graphic Image – Raster to Vector →
New England states graphic with existing logo, raster to vector image for clarity.
New Blog Header Design →
ColorWheelMeals.com
October 2011
2 posts
Fun with iPod Apps →
Playing around (finally) with both iPod apps wordpress and instagram! Thinking of something to jumpstart my mobile blogging. What are your favorite apps?
Blogger to WordPress Migration: The Cloth Diaper... →
Assisted Emi with her blogger to wordpress migration, more moral support than actual programming, so much fun to help a fellow blogger make the switch ! www.theclothdiaperreport.com
September 2011
2 posts
Custom Rubber Stamp : TravlinBugz.com →
Logo Design : Business Cards →
August 2011
2 posts
Getting Your Kids to Quit Video Games and Do Their... →
Video games have long been a source of friction between kids and parents, and this disconnect can easily be attributed to a divergence in views concerning the nature of the product. While…
New and Approved! All new MommyDoodles.com ! →
Come on over and check out the new layout… lots of new topics, posts, etc coming soon !
Thanks!
Melanie
July 2011
7 posts
Best Family-Friendly Movies of Summer 2011 →
Beating the heat this summer could mean cranking up the AC, hopping in the pool, or sticking your head in the ice box for a few minutes. But wouldn’t you really rather head to the theater for a cool…
5 Simple Tips to Reduce Your Electricity Bill →
Are you always behind on your bill payments? Curious on why your electrical bill is so high? There are some things that are left unnoticed like a nightlight or a loose wire. While their energy…
The Heart of Gratitude →
Most parents, if not all, have grand wishes for their children. They long for them to become successful, to remain healthy, to do well in school and to forge good relationships with people around…
How to Earn a Degree While Raising a Family and... →
Even reading the title of this post may leave you feeling fatigued. Just imagining taking on the burden of what amounts to three jobs (work, kids, school) is enough to have you hiding under the…
How to Recognize Vision Problems in Kids →
Growing up in today’s stress filled world, many children may show signs of agitation that didn’t seem to be a part of life when their parents were young. For this reason kids who have problems with…
Home Alone: Teaching Kids About Home Security →
It’s one thing to install an alarm system, a deadbolt on the door, bars on the windows, and surveillance cameras on your property, but if your kids don’t know how to utilize your security systems,…
Why You Should Carry Your Business Cards with You... →
Every day business interactions are occurring. People are networking through various means all over the globe exchanging names and ideas and pushing their industries forward with collaboration. A…
June 2011
1 post
Wedding Woes: What to do When Family Won’t Support... →
You’ve just had the happiest day of your life to date: your boyfriend got down on one knee and asked the question you waited your whole life to hear. Of course, it will soon become the second…
May 2011
7 posts
Fashion Design Camp | North Attleboro, MA →
Fashion Design Camp!Running during Summer Vacation.Dates: Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15Times:Half day: 8:45am -12:30pmFull day: 8:45am -3:30pmAges: 7 – 13Children will be placed in age…
Home Safety: How Safe is Your Home? →
We all want to believe that our houses are impregnable bastions, protecting our families against the outside world. And yet, many of us neglect even basic safety procedures that would prevent…
Don’t be a Moody Mom: Simplify Your Mornings and... →
There’s nothing worse than a cranky mommy. Unfortunately this is sometimes what happens when mom’s find themselves waking up on “the wrong side of the bed” each morning. While it’s true that what the…
Create a Savings Plan for Your Family’s Future Now →
As any parent figures out sooner or later, kids grow up pretty quick. It might seem like just yesterday that you were changing diapers and warming bottles, but before you know it they’re off to…
Becoming a Better Parent Through Self-Improvement →
A huge part of becoming a better parent involves becoming a better person. While this may sound sentimental and corny, it is nonetheless true. The path to self-improvement is through…
Baby Shower 101 →
If your friend or family member is having a baby and you have been tasked with throwing the shower, you may be wondering just exactly what that entails. Certainly you’ll have to invite people, and…
How to Be a Full-time Student and a Full-time Mom →
It often seems like a woman’s work is never done. This is especially true if you’re going to school while raising a family. You want to devote your full time and attention to both, but with only 24…
April 2011
2 posts
Clearing the Air in Your Nursery →
Everyone knows that babies are fragile and prone to illness. Their weak systems need time to grow and strengthen before they can combat the many harmful pollutants that permeate our atmosphere. And…
How to Engage Kids in Learning History →
For some reason that history buffs will never fathom, kids seem to have little interest in the topic of those that went before. Maybe it’s all the dates and names that have to be memorized for tests….
March 2011
5 posts
Mom's Nite Out @EmeraldSqMall ! →
“A much deserved night out with the “girls”, this free event is a great way for local moms to have a night out! Showcase your business to this targeted audience at the mall. Display your products,…
Chlorine - It's Not Just In Your Pool →
As a nation, we have become better informed about the food we put in our mouths. We’ve been
educated on how to correctly decipher food labels; we’ve looked at the difference between organic…
How to Decide on a Baby Name →
There are few decisions in life more important than whether or not to have a child. But once you have chosen to take on the responsibility of ushering a new life into the world, the next step is to…
Springtime Fun for the Whole Family: Popular... →
Now that it’s finally March and things are warming up in most climates, I’m so much more aware that spring is just around the corner. I’m watching the daffodils and pansies that are already blooming…
Your Home Office: Decorate to Accommodate Clients →
Most people who work from home never anticipate the need to accommodate clients. With most business occurring via technological methods of communication these days (especially for those with…
February 2011
3 posts
Beware of These Holiday Money Hoaxes →
If you’re like most people, avoiding the holiday mall crowds is your top priority. And why not with so many great options for holiday shopping online? In fact, surveys show that this holiday season,…
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Fresh and Healthy Food: Storage Makes a Difference →
For most moms, every penny counts. So when you open your fridge expecting to find fresh and healthy food items to give your family, and instead discover spoilage, mold, or other problems that make…
Save Now on Next Year's Taxes →
It’s the end of the year, which means 2011 is right around the corner. And before you know it, the April 15th tax deadline will be looming over your head. But there’s good news and it’s that there’s…
January 2011
5 posts
Great Games for Snow Days →
Getting snowed in might seem like a real downer (especially if happens over the weekend when you’re supposed to be enjoying your free time). Being trapped in the house all day with a crew of antsy…
Air Popped Popcorn! So much and So Easy →
^ All this popcorn ^ ^ Filled the big bowl and still some on the pan ! ^ I have made jiffy pop - and plenty of microwave popcorn… but never attempted air popped popcorn in a pan alone. I put way…
#BlogHelp Twitter Party 1/11/11 (Tuesday) →
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~~ Hump Day Giveaway Event ~~ →
Please check out Common Cents on Facebook on Wednesday, January 5th at 6 PM Pacific time or 9 PM Eastern time for a fabulous giveaway event! Common Cents will be hosting a really awesome giveaway…