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Have a Happy and SAFE Halloween! (Image by YAXZONE)

Halloween:  It’s only a few days away, and most kids are already getting sugar highs just from TALKING about the loot they’ll get when they go Trick or Treating!

As fun as this holiday can be, it’s also a time when kids, pets, and even all of us “grown-ups” can get into trouble.  As our kids go Trick or Treating and we head off to adult dress-up parties, it’s a good time to be reminded of important safety tips. Fundamental Martial Arts‘ owner Scott Shephard compiled this fantastic list of Halloween Safety Tips.  Thanks to Scott for sharing this with the Strong Single Mom Network! (more…)

The other night, I had the opportunity to take my youngest daughter out for a little one-on-one togetherness.  As the single mom of two daughters, this isn’t always an easy task to accomplish.  However, my oldest daughter was spending the night at a friend’s house, leaving me and my 8 year old with a little time together. (more…)