Mommies with Cents

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Schwinn SmartStart Bikes: Get a Better Fit (AD)

Schwinn recently launched a new line of bikes they call SmartStart which are designed to make learning to ride a bike easier and more fun.  My oldest learned to ride a bike a couple of years ago but never really gained confidence in riding.  He was most comfortable riding in a circle in our driveway but had trouble pedaling in a straight line down the road.  Over the fall and winter while his bike … [Read more...]

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Homer Learn to Read Program + Camp Homer & $50 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

We are no strangers to technology in our house. My kids have their own laptop and tablets.  They use them for homework and recreational purposes and we give them a lot of freedom with their screen time.  We do, however, make sure they have plenty of educational material to pick from.  I'm especially a fan of any programs that encourage reading and help them develop reading skills.  One of our … [Read more...]

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Child Food Allergies

  Child Food Allergies By Cara Cooperman, A brief released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. Child food allergies are on the rise, yet there is still no known reason as to why. The following are important facts about child food allergies that may provide … [Read more...]

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So Your Kid Wants to Play Minecraft

It was bound to happen at some point. Minecraft is the third most popular video game in history, surpassed only by Tetris and Wii Sports. Minecraft is available on all platforms: Every console, every computer, and even every phone supports the simple sandbox game. Minecraft is suitable for all ages and all play styles, with individual and multiplayer modes for building and bashing monsters. So, it … [Read more...]

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Allermates: Products for Families with Allergies

Luckily, the members of our family don't have any severe allergies.  My heart goes out to those families that do have to struggle daily to protect their children from allergens.  AllerMates is a brand that was created by a mom for moms with kids who have food allergies, food intolerances, asthma or other health concerns. The founder, Iris, is a mom to 3 awesome kids, one of which was diagnosed … [Read more...]

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Protect Your Children From Predators

Let’s Get Serious: Protecting Your Children From Predators This blog post was written by Gena Sayers. I would like to get serious for a moment and address a topic that often goes under the radar or is ignored completely, protecting our children from predators. It seems the news is reeling with incidents of abduction, molestation, and most recently a “celebrity” who paid for sexual encounters … [Read more...]