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Using Alexa for Family Chores

Have you seen the video of the baby who thinks her name is Alexa because she hears it so much

“These kids today,” I found myself kermudgingly thinking, “don’t know how to use the phone.” And by that I mean

Who would think you need advice on working at home with BIG kids? I never would have. I thought the

For many moms, the challenge of working at home is alleviated, at least a bit, when all the kids are

*also applies to fall break, winter break, spring break, a long-lasting snow storm or just a long weekend with someone

Well, it’s not a “real” landline. It’s through the cable company. But it’s still an extra fee every month and

Having a baby, whether it’s the first or a subsequent baby, often marks a change in a woman’s career path.

No need for a long intro about holiday stress. You know about it. Let’s dive in with ways to reduce

First, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all of you who are a part of the Productive

You can’t! Just kidding. Kinda. For many of my parenting years, I was blissfully unaware of the phenomena called fundraising.