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The Easiest Way to End Bedtime Battles

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by RAKI WRIGHT

When your child asks you for #5MoreMinutes at bedtime, this is what you need to do...

When your child asks you for #5MoreMinutes at bedtime, this is what you need to do... We only have two hours to get homework, dinner, baths, and everything else done before my six year old daughter needs to get in the bed. It's easy to feel guilty when I have to make her go to bed when it seems we just got home - and as she says, "but we ...

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Netflix, Netflix Stream Team, Stream Team

How to Prepare for Next Halloween This Year

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Now that Halloween is over, did you know that there are a few easy ways you can get ahead for next year. You will save time, money, and another shopping trip with these easy tips on how to prepare for next Halloween. I don't know about you, but I hate spending $30 on costumes. It's a complete rip off for 1-2 hours of fun. There are some easy ...

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Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Halloween

6 Tips for a Great Weekend Getaway With Kids

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by RAKI WRIGHT

In the hustle and bustle of work and school, it can be hard to find enough time to connect with your kids. Here are my favorite tips to have a great weekend getaway with your kids.

In the hustle and bustle of work and school, it can be hard to find enough time to connect with your kids. Here are my favorite tips to have a great weekend getaway with your kids. This is part of our 31 Things Every Working Mom Needs series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline for the whole ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: business trip, Things Every Working Mom Needs, travel with kids, Weekend, weekend getaway

6 Tested Ways to Make Sunday Night Fun

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Did you know that Sunday night and fun can go in the same sentence? I’ve got six easy ways to make it happen!

Did you know that Sunday night and fun can go in the same sentence? I’ve got six easy ways to make it happen! This is part of our 31 Things Every Working Mom Needs series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see the outline for the whole series. It’s amazing that when the week ends on Friday, one can have a ...

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Filed Under: Family Time Tagged With: Sunday Night Fun, Things Every Working Mom Needs

5 Ways to Make Date Night Your Favorite Night of the Week

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by RAKI WRIGHT

What girl doesn't want to get all dressed up and have a night on the town with her sweetie? Putting your relationship with your spouse first is a smart investment in your marriage. Date nights keep it fun. This is Day 3 of our 31 Things Every Working Mom Needs series. To read all the posts in order, visit the introduction post to see ...

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Filed Under: Marriage Tagged With: Date Night, Things Every Working Mom Needs

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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