Living Large- Raising A Big Family
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Running A Household Without Running Yourself Out!
People often describe me as "Wonder Woman" or "Super Mom", when most days it's probably closer to "Crazy Woman" and "Super Tweaker". I already know what you're thinking. You're right, it's NOT as easy as it looks (and when has it LOOKED easy??? CCHHAAA!!!)
Even on my better days, when I have all the plates spinning and everything seems right with the world, all it takes is one kid in the wrong place at the wrong time, and things plummet off the precipice into total chaos.
So what's a Mom to do? Keep reading, and I'll share some of my best strategies for hanging on to sanity!
Elvis Presley - That's Alright, Mama !
When Life Gets Rough, Let The King Tell It Like It Is...
Hey, I Wrote An eBook About Raising Kids!

Not the 'End All' edition, but you might find some pearls here and there...
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Resources For Coping Strategies
The best way to happiness and harmony is controlling what you can and being flexible about what you can't! Check the links below for info on finances, organizing and maintaining your home, family (especially parental) support, and keeping your sense of humor!
DealingWithLearningDisorders.com
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Support for Large Families at Lots of Kids
Site for parents of lots of kids. Find friendship, more...0 points
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Frugal living ideas for the larger family
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Blogs For Large Families
- Raising campaign cash, Obama balancing message to the 99 percent and 1 percent
- SAN FRANCISCO ? President Barack Obama is preaching an economic message aimed at the 99 percent and raising campaign cash among the 1 percent, walking an election year tight rope complicated by the need for hundreds of millions of dollars at a time of ...
- For Same-Sex Couples, a Tale of Two Paths to Parenting
- The weekly adventures of Modern Family's gay parents Mitchell and Cameron highlight a common contemporary media image of gay parenting: wealthy, urban, white gay men raising an adopted child. However, US Census Bureau data suggest that same-sex couples ...
- 'Undefeated,' a Documentary by Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin
- Written by Jason Smith, the article, ?Raising OC: Three Families Have Arms Around This Top Prospect,? told the tale of OC Brown, Memphis high school offensive tackle who at 16, 315 pounds and several inches north of six feet, was a sweet, soft-spoken ...
- Officer looks to raise money for families of fallen policemen
- The goal of the tour is to raise awareness for police offi cers who were killed in the line of duty, and to support the families who tragically lost their loved ones while they were serving and protecting. The Police Unity Tour began in 1997 when 18 ...
Get More Advice (And Some Laughs) For Your Family
After all is said and done...
I love my family! They are always there, even when they may not want to be. So love your family, even if it's only two of you... The Best Way To Save With A Large Family: Learn To Do It Yourself!
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- Frugal living isn't about sacrifice and deprivation; it's about living smarter, so that you can afford to live the life that you want to live - the life that you dream of living.
- About.com: Family Fitness
- Tips on keeping the whole family fit and healthy.
- About.com: Parenting & Family
- Resources on dozens of parenting topics to keep you informed.
Did You Come From A Large Family?
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RazzbarryBreeze Feb 8, 2012 @ 11:54 am | delete
- I was one of 5 kids in my family. I was the eldest.. So I can appreciate how it is today to raise a large family. I have 3 kids of my own but it's still a family affair to make our home run efficiently ...
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brunidl
Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:43 pm | delete
- Love the whining parents!
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Traceeshobbies
Dec 31, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
- I did not come from a large family but always wanted to. I do have a large family now of 9 kids. I love it, BUT it is expensive and very difficult to find things to do that won't cost a years salary to do.
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hotrodcaddy3
Dec 8, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
- I am a mom of 5 (with #6) on the way ages 7-1 and love everyday of it but need to figure out how to live on a smaller budget and keep better organized...Any Tips? Also if anyone has any tips of Chores and stuff they would be greatly appreciated too :)
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phoenix3423
Nov 29, 2011 @ 8:11 pm | delete
- i come from a family of 5 and my inhouse extended family is 5 kids and 3 adults ( me, brother, and hubby) we are out numbered and loving it
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