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Potty training....can it really be easy?

Yes! Don't let the horror stories frighten you. This can be a great (and quick!) experience for you and your toddler.

Product Review of the Breadman Ultimate Bread Machine

Are you thinking about getting a bread machine? Not sure which one to buy? Trying to decide between the Zojirushi and the Breadman Ultimate? See what The Common Sense Mom has to say about her bread machine.

Book Review -
Eating the Plates: A Pilgrim Book of Food and Manners

You know all there is to know about the first Thanksgiving...or do you? Learn fascinating details about the everyday lives of "ordinary" Pilgrims in this great book.

Whose Retirement Money is it Anyway?

Are you ready to let God get personal in your life and with your finances?

A Cool Site for Book Lovers

If you love books, you'll love www.paperbackswap.com I've just joined, and you can, too. Trade free books in the mail for just the price of postage. The site currently has almost a quarter of a million titles listed.

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Stop Thumb-Sucking Before it Starts!

All babies love to chew on things and many are determined to suck their thumbs. It may be cute at first. Unfortunately this can be a habit with lifelong consequences, so it pays to be proactive.

Question of the Week

How do you take really great pictures of your kids? See this picture? Yes, the kids are adorable, but the picture just doesn't capture who they are. Email your tips to The Common Sense Mom. View previous Questions of the Week.

A Few of My Favorite Things

To your left, you'll find just a few of my favorite things. As a mom of four kids, I've developed some ideas for handling many practical problems we moms face. Take a look at my articles to learn my perspective on a variety of topics. Or, check out the progress on my latest projects. I've included book reviews of books that are helpful or just plain enjoyable.