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Today’s Hint: 7 Easy & Frugal DIY Ball Pit Ideas Beyond Plastic Swimming Pools

March 3, 2014 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares seven things around the house that you can easily transform into DIY ball pits.

Today’s Hint: Don’t Be Afraid to Have a Baby Shower

February 21, 2014 By Hint Mama

If you’re worried about baby showers and the evil eye, Hint Mama shares why to skip baby shower-related stress and to just go ahead and have a shower.

Today’s Hint: 7 Budget Baby Gift Ideas

February 5, 2014 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares budget-friendly baby gift ideas that both the recipients and your wallet are sure to appreciate.

Today’s Hint: How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Baby & No Babysitter

December 31, 2013 By Hint Mama

Still looking for a New Year’s Eve babysitter or haven’t finalized your plans yet? Consider celebrating with this cost saving strategy.

Today’s Hint: 3 Simple Ways to Say “Thanks” at the Thanksgiving Table

November 28, 2013 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares three ideas for easily incorporating a bit of “thanks” into the Thanksgiving meal.

Today’s Hint: 4 Other Uses for Small Plastic (or Inflatable) Pools (Beyond Swimming)

October 17, 2013 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares ideas for how to make small pools worth their cost well past summer.

Today’s Hint: Skip a Big 1st Birthday Smash Cake

October 10, 2013 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama explains why to skip buying, or making, your baby a big or normal-sized cake just for first birthday party smashing.

Today’s Hint: The Gifts to Bring to a “No Gift” Birthday Party

September 30, 2013 By Hint Mama

Ever been invited to a child’s “no gift” birthday party and still wanted to bring a gift? Hint Mama shares what to bring.

Today’s Hint: 4 Good Baby Gift Ideas for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th….Baby

September 27, 2013 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares four good gift ideas for second (and beyond) babies.

Today’s Hint: How to Hire a One-Task Mother’s (or Father’s) Helper

September 23, 2013 By Hint Mama

Hint Mama shares a hint for finding help with one-off chores.

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