HowToDoThings.com Dealing with Infants & Kids

How To Make a Diaper Wreath

Cassandra — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:28:04 -0500

Getting ready to throw a baby shower can be overwhelming. You want to do something special for the mom to be but you also want decorations and party favors that are quick and easy. Consider decorating the door with a diaper wreath. They are easy to make and a great gift the future mom can take home then use when she needs a clean diaper at hand.

Materials:
Package of disposable diapers (at least 1 dozen)
Wreath frame
Floral wire
Decorative ribbons, bows and baby toys/rattles/teething rings

Tools:
Scissors
Tape

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How To Help Your Kids Buy Presents Without Handing Over Cash

mamapat — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:38:08 -0500

How do you react when your child asks for money to buy a present for a sibling, a friend, a teacher, or even for you? Most parents will take them to the store, let the child pick out the gift, and then pay for it. Or, if the child is a teenager, you may give him a certain amount of money and let him buy it himself.

While the reason the child needs money is unselfish and properly motivated, you should still not just hand over cash or your credit card. "Why not?" you ask. After all, it is for a good reason.

As parents, we should constantly be looking for ways to educate our children and how to manage money is one of the most important lessons we can teach them. There are two ways to make this situation a positive learning opportunity.

First, let's look at allowances: