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50+ Cute Nicknames for Brothers and Sisters

There are so many great nicknames for brothers and nicknames for sisters out there. Some of them can be creative and silly and others can be derived from their common name. Many brothers and sisters develop nicknames for each other, names they use as terms of endearment to speak to each other.

The bond between siblings can be an amazing one. Not only is it strong and honest, having a sibling can be like having a best friend that you live with. While there may be a little bit of sibling rivalry here and there, the true bond brothers and sisters share never waivers.

Here are also some Cool Nicknames for Aunts and Uncles and Fun Nicknames for Grandma and Grandpa for these special people in your life.

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Yes, You Need To Baby Proof Your Windows: Here’s How.

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This post was sponsored by Window Covering Safety Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I’ll admit that I had never thought that I needed to baby proof our windows when we had our kids. If you are like me, we didn’t start baby proofing until our kids started rolling and pulling up on things. Then all of a sudden it became urgent to make everything baby-friendly.

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Get Free Children’s Books Through The Dolly Parton Imagination Library

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Have a passion for reading that you’d like to share? You’re not alone! In 1995, celebrity singer and actress, Dolly Parton created what is known today as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Her mission was to bring new books to preschool age children in her home county in Tennessee. Her motivation was to share her love of reading with younger generations, regardless of household income and get children excited about books.

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5 Fun Ways to Make Teaching Your Kids About Money Fun

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Learning how to manage your money at a young age is a life lesson that we should all learn. You don’t have to teach your toddlers how to do taxes just yet, but teaching your kids about money and how it works will help them manage their money better as adults. There are so many fun and unique ways to help teach your kids about money!

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The Best Summer Snack That Will Keep You On Track And Ready To Go

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This post was sponsored by GOOD THiNS as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

School is out in just 2 more weeks. While everyone is excited for lazy summer days it also means I need to prepare to bring my A-game as a Mom.

No school means no strict schedule so before the kids think they can do whatever they want I need to set some boundaries.

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Cute Nicknames for Baby Girls and Baby Boys

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When you are expecting, you spend lots of time mulling over names for your baby boys and baby girls. In fact, plenty of time is spent on selecting what you believe to be the best official name for your baby. While the official name is important because it is what everyone will call your little one, cute nicknames for baby girls and baby boys have a different kind of importance.

Choosing a nickname for your baby is a unique experience. Your baby’s nickname will be something for you and your loved ones to share, creating a special bond between your family and the new addition. Check out Cool Nicknames for Aunts and Uncles and Fun Nicknames for Grandma and Grandpa for these special people in your life.

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Cool Nicknames for Aunts and Uncles They Will Love

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There are so many great and unique nicknames for Aunts and Uncles out there. Some can be incredibly creative, like Zia for Aunt and Unkie for Uncle, while the classics like Aunt and Uncle have stood the test of time. These go hand-in-hand with our lists of Cute Nicknames for baby girls and baby boys and Nicknames for Grandma and Grandpa.

The truth is, there is probably no one in the world who will be as excited to be there for your little one like an Aunt or Uncle. Many of us have precious memories that revolve around our Aunts and Uncles. Whether they were a close family friend or a parent’s sibling, these experiences are always exciting and always a little bit cooler than hanging out with your own parents.

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5 Low-Effort Hacks to Make a Kid’s Lunch Box More Exciting

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Compensation was provided by Hello Snacks for this post. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hello Snacks.

My kids get so tired of the same lunch every day yet when I try to send something new they revolt. Are you in the same boat? I need some new ways to make their lunch box exciting but I am not crafty. I need easy, no fuss ways to mix up the presentation a little.

We have gathered ideas from friends, sisters and good old Google to help us mix it up a little for our kids. And trust me…I am not into making crazy character bento boxes. I wish I was that talented but it isn’t something I chose to put effort into making.

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6 Easy Ways for Moms to Stay Motivated and Productive

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When things get tough in motherhood it feels like the days last forever and every day is the same. I know it sometimes feels like why bother doing the dishes, they are just going to be a new sink full in a couple of hours. This is when I know I am in burnout and need to spice things up.

One thing that productivity coaches always teach is to break things into small tasks and make sure to reward yourself for completing them.

A great example today is that I need to get our front porch ready for spring. I do not have a green thumb so planting flowers is a chore that I have been avoiding. I used some of the experts methods to get myself motivated to take action.

First, I purchased my supplies and got to work planting my flowers.

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The Easy No-Fuss Way to Get Your Nightly Reading Minutes Done With Your Child

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Do you have the 20 minute reading goal each night? Starting in Kindergarten we are expected to get 20 minutes of reading done every day. I know reading is the foundation and it is the most important thing to reinforce at home, but goodness, those 20 minutes seem to last forever.

Here is how in our house we have made this nightly homework a whole lot easier and with a lot less fuss from my kids.

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