Wednesday, May 20, 2009
It’s time for spring cleaning. I’ll admit that I hate cleaning…and I love cleaning. I hate to think about doing it, but love clearing out the clutter once I get going. Today Sandy from “Organize with Sandy” offers these tips in her guest blog on how to make the tough decisions that come with cleaning. Enjoy!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 05/20 at 08:38 PM
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Every Monday we “dish the deals” on First at 4. Here’s the link to the latest deals.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 05/20 at 08:33 PM
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Here are the deals from Tara at Deal Seeking Mom that were profiled on First at 4 this week. Enjoy!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 05/13 at 08:35 AM
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Monday, May 11, 2009
This is a guest post from Brenda Nixon, author of “The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start.“ Brenda has some great ideas on keeping the kids busy, while also having fun and learning at the same time. Enjoy!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 05/11 at 09:09 AM
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Moms…here is your chance to say exactly what you want for Mother’s Day. Today on First at 4, we’ve got a long list of great ideas for Mom. What would be your ideal Mother’s Day?
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 05/06 at 01:09 PM
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Monday, April 06, 2009
It’s a Monday. I’m going to kick off the week with a big cup of coffee and a gratitude list.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 04/06 at 08:10 AM
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Is it ok for parents to quarrell in front of the kids? Not ok? We’re chatting about this story on First at 4 today. Tell me what you think about this story.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/31 at 12:48 PM
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Monday, March 16, 2009
I bet you’re going to have something to say about this. If I know all of you, you’ll be commenting before you even finish the article. Some of you will agree with the author, others will have to pick your jaws up off the floor. Feel free to pipe in, share your thoughts/comments/advice and of course, your stories.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/16 at 11:10 AM
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Here is a link to a Baby Bonanza coupon. I’m going this weekend and hope to see you there. We’ll also have a preview on First at 4 today with all the scoop.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/13 at 11:16 AM
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Brenda Nixon is a parent expert and often shares her advice on First at 4. Today she is guest posting on how to deal with temper tantrums. Feel free to share your experiences or advice….or just vent if you’d like. We’ll listen. :)
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/13 at 11:09 AM
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Want a fresh start? Clear out the clutter. Seriously, it works. Sandy Jenney of “Organize with Sandy” is a professional organizer and I asked her to guest post today on clearing the clutter out of our lives. Here is her advice. Enjoy!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/04 at 09:03 AM
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Today on NBC 4 we talking about the most critical aspects of our economic crisis…investments, jobs, and saving money. Bottomline: Your Money.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/03 at 02:30 PM
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
There’s a story today out of New Mexico on a school district instituting a “cheese sandwich policy.“ I’ve copied the AP story below and it just breaks my heart.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/25 at 11:46 AM
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Monday, February 16, 2009
We all know big girls love to head to the spa, but what about little girls. Today on First at 4—a story that just might get you fired up—kids as young as 9 going to the spa for pampering, and the parents who pick up the tab.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/16 at 11:16 AM
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Gail Hogan is a wife, mother, journalist and friend. I think the world of Gail, and when you pull on that red dress or sweater on Friday—think of her. She’s guest posting here with a message that’s for all of us moms, and she’ll bring a smile to your face.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/04 at 01:14 PM
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