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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Fun of all sorts – Dupage Events for 10/15/09

Posted at 3:55 pm on October 15, 2009 by Catherine

The air might feel more like winter than autumn, but the bright colors and the calendar announce that this is one of the best times of the year to be outside, so bundle up and don’t miss out on the fun! …

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Backyard Munchies Part 3

Posted at 12:37 am on October 15, 2009 by Heather

You may remember that I shared my garden this summer with some friends. How did it turn out? Well it looked like this at the peak of summer:
This was a tough growing season. There was too…

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Preggobesity

Posted at 12:35 am on October 14, 2009 by Bethi

Bethi, from Wheaton,  is one of our newest contributors here at Dupage Mamas!  She has a beautiful toddler daughter and another baby on the way.  Welcome, Bethi!!  We can’t wait to all get to know you better and better!

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted at 12:09 am on October 13, 2009 by McMama

1-800-799-SAFE There are so many things to say about domestic violence that it’s hard to know where to stop. If you can, if you will, please consider finding a way to help, whether it be donating to the shelter, or just passing along a phone number to a friend who may be in need.

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Grocery Budget Killers 2- Snacks

Posted at 12:15 am on October 12, 2009 by Farrah

This is part two of a series on Grocery Budget Killers and how to avoid them, presented by Claire at MummyDeals!  If you missed part one last week, check it out here. For more great money

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Too busy to sit and be cute – WPF

Posted at 6:53 am on October 9, 2009 by Catherine

It might look as though this week’s Weird Picture Friday pics are from another toddler photographer protege.  But no.  I actually took all these pictures.  Why are they so out of focus and off kilter?  I was trying to…

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Scarecrows!!

Posted at 1:26 am on October 8, 2009 by Farrah

Fall brings so many wonderful things.  Cooler temps, pumpkins, hoodie sweatshirts…  I love getting outside this time of year and enjoying the sunshine and brisk air.  It is almost as if I am like a squirrel getting ready for…

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Allergy and Asthma help for kids (and their parents)

Posted at 6:36 am on October 7, 2009 by Catherine

The usual symptoms of allergies are sneezing, itchy watery eyes and sometimes congestion. Many people turn to antihistamines, which is a reasonable thing to do, but there are a lot of them out there, so the first thing you should do is talk with your pharmacist and find out which one is right for you.

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“What We’re Eating”: Getting your Kids to Ask for Green Veggies

Posted at 6:58 am on October 6, 2009 by April

I, like most of you, wonder how can I get my child to eat her veggies without an argument or bribes (or dessert!) every night. A little over a year ago, I heard of something called “green smoothies” and I tried it out. They were so tasty that I was instantly hooked.

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D.I.Y. – Do it Yourself! (Part 1)

Posted at 5:35 am on October 5, 2009 by Catherine

As part of our series on frugal living, we are happy to introduce new guest blogger from MummyDeals.com!  You can read her post and then keep on reading for an introduction to her and her website.
There’s a new commercial…

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