Marshall Bright

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The Best Birthday Freebies For Kids - Discounts, Gifts

Aug 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

Kids love birthdays. And kids can also be pretty easy to impress. That’s why, as tempting as it can be to load on with amazing toys to celebrate, there’s really no need. There are lots of low-cost ways to make another year around the sun (and another candle on the cake!) feel really special. Many retailers offer freebies and discounts on birthdays that make what would have otherwise been a $2 pretzel or $3 scoop of ice cream feel celebratory.
The easiest ways to make homemade ice cream for all your summer cravings

Jun 19, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Jillian Tracy |Marshall Bright

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Best Olive Oil & EVOO In Australia (& How To Pick One)

May 23, 2024 | refinery29.com | Marshall Bright

Like many people, extra virgin olive oil is a staple in my kitchen. My roommate and I use it near-daily, for everything from fried eggs to roast veggies. But, unlike many people, I am a food writer — I should be more informed about the extra virgin olive oil I so liberally drizzle on everything, and I'm probably doing it right, right? The answer, it turns out, is I'm doing it wrong. Very wrong.
Here's When You SHOULD Let Your Kid Skip School (Even If They're Not Sick)

May 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

Marshall BrightMay 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM·7 min read“But I don’t want to go to school today!” It’s a refrain as common to parents’ ears as “I don’t want to take a bath!” and “But I don’t wanna go!” — especially as the school year dwindles to a close and kids are just over it. Whining aside, kids have been known to employ even more conniving methods to try to get out of school, including faking or playing up an illness or even trying to argue their way out of it.
Car Hacks for Moms - Best Car Organization Tricks Under $30

Feb 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

Ah, the car: Part form of personal transportation, part dumping ground for the detritus that gets left behind as we travel from point A to point B. If your family car looks like something out of an archeological dig, you’re not alone. (“Ah, yes, the fossilized Cheerio, a primary source of nourishment for the American […] View comments
Four New Year's Resolutions for 2024 That Are Good For Your Whole Family

Dec 29, 2023 | sheknows.com | Marshall Bright

Being a parent is about ushering a small human safely to adulthood, but it can also be a good excuse to reassess your own habits as well. Take, for example, flossing: a thing we all know we should do, but might not be so great about. Then, suddenly, you have to tell that small human that they should floss. And, unless you were already one of only 30% of American adults who floss daily, you might think it’s time to start that flossing habit you have to preach about yourself.
How to Handle Kids’ Holiday Disappointment

Dec 24, 2023 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

The holidays are an exciting time for kids: presents! School vacation! Cookies! A dead tree that’s been dragged into the living room! But sometimes, all that fun can come crashing down. Maybe they’re sad they didn’t get the exact toy they asked for, or are jealous of their best friend’s ski trip or cruise. The disappointment can even come in the form of a first existential crisis; maybe kids get sad that the holiday season is ending, or are appalled by the revelation that Santa isn’t real.
9 Sites That Deliver Your Favourite Bottles Of Holiday Spirits ASAP

Dec 7, 2023 | refinery29.com | Marshall Bright

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Teachers (That They Really Want!)

Dec 6, 2023 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

Teachers are basically saints. So, rightfully, they tend to make the list of people who deserve a spot-on gift this holiday season. But it’s also a bit complicated, since they’re not likely to be someone you know that well personally. Still, you don’t have to buy a generic “Best Teacher Ever” mug and call it […] View comments
Kids Will Love These Holiday Activities That Cost Zero Dollars

Nov 30, 2023 | yahoo.com | Marshall Bright

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s the most wonderful — and expensive — time of the year. Americans spent $963.3 billion (BILLION!) on holiday-related expenses in 2022. And even if you try to be careful, the costs do add up. There are the toys from Santa, thank-you gifts for your kid’s teachers, bottles of wine for party hosts, the travel costs for visiting extended family, and more.