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Changing tables aren’t needed for a long period of time. It’s not a necessary baby item, but if your heart is set on having one, rather than spend a lot of money, you can make your own from a dresser. If you’re able to find a vintage piece, it can become the focal point in the nursery. You can partition drawers or add a fabric-lined wicker basket …

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The first tip is a wonderful idea for fall family fun. You could do bark and leaf rubbings with crayons or charcoals and paper, or make casts of animal tracks. Visit www.bizarrelabs.com/track.htm to learn how.
OUTDOOR FAMILY ACTIVITY: Make a plant field guide. Collect plants, and press them in either a plant press or a heavy book. Look them up in the evening. This does take a …

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The first tip serves as a reminder that you don’t have to buy a jet-spray mop. It’s a simple way to maintain a clean floor without a mop and bucket. Be sure to have good ventilation when using ammonia. A 50/50 mix of vinegar and water works well, too.
SPRAY AND MOP: To make mopping easier, I fill a spray bottle with hot water and ammonia, and spray …

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The first tip is a good reminder to closely monitor the amount of products you use. She mentions laundry detergent as an example. I’d like to add that when using liquid detergent, the cap is not meant to be filled. By force of habit, many people simply fill it. The measurement lines are on the inside of the cap and are often hard to see, and instructions for …